About GIZ

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Liberia, the GIZ has been working since 1974 in several areas. Currently, sustainable resource management and fishery are main topics. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Women’s perspectives are vital to our success. Enjoy flexible hours and part-time working opportunities (subject for negotiation) to help balance professional and personal commitments. Benefit from family-friendly policies.

About the Project “Strengtening Artisanal Fishery”

The multi-Donor Action “SAFish – Strengthening Artisanal Fisheries” is financed by the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ, Germany) and jointly implemented by GIZ as part of the Global Programme “Sustainable Aquatic Food’ and by Expertise France (EF). The main implementing partner at the government side is the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia. The project aims to create a more resilient and professional marine artisanal fish value chain, leading to improved livelihoods, creating jobs and driving blue economic growth. The overall objective is to unlock the full potential of marine artisanal fisheries by driving sustainable incomes, employment, social and economic inclusion and regional competitiveness, while protecting marine ecosystems and raising awareness for good fishery governance and practice. We will particularly encourage the inclusion and empowerment of women, youth and persons in vulnerable situations. We will enhance the capacities of NaFAA to manage the Small-Scale Fisheries on science and knowledge-based decision making in a participatory approach. We will help to improve fishing product quality and support market access and finance service access for fishing communities. At the regional level, we are aiming the harmonisation of fisheries policies in line with global commitments and the fight against illegal fishing will be supported. The overall duration of SAFish is 60 months.

GIZ in Liberia is currently seeking applications for the position of “Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist” under the project SAFish. This position will play a key role in monitoring progress and reporting and evaluating the impact of the project on stakeholders. In addition, there is a key role in data management of SAFish.

Number of Position: 01

Job Location: Monrovia (with regular travels to coastal counties or abroad)

Contract Duration: Initially 1 year (6 months’ probation), with possibility of extension Band (GIZ): 04

A. Responsibilities

• Managing an area of responsibility (here M&E) that forms part of the SAFish project, team agreements and/or agreements with the supervisor.

• Assisting project initiatives by properly monitoring the progress towards the project goals.
• Assisting supervisor to identify day-to-day problems and suggest appropriate solution.
• Supporting the information, communication and public relations work of the project by providing updated result data.
• Supporting regular reporting to EU and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) by updated data records.

B. Tasks

• Proper monitoring of activities according to the Operational Plan and initiating the evaluating of impact in relation to the project outcomes, indicators and the six OECD evaluation criteria: relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability.
• Support team (including contracting consultants) to prepare baselines, midterm evaluations and endlines studies.
• Creating and implementing a tailored M & E system for the SAFish project in accordance with EU and GIZ requirements and standardized tools Observing proper conduction of events and activities ensuring disaggregated (gender, age) records of participants.
• Maintaining project internal database.
• Observing quality and compliance of data security according to EU, GIZ, EF and national compliance rules.
• Monitoring and documentation of all stakeholder mappings, ideally with GIS enabled data recordings.
• Supporting SAFish website with updated results in close dialogue with team colleagues, NaFAA and involved stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date records of subject relevant correspondence, agreements, and contact lists in collaboration with adviser for communication.
• Participating actively in regular M & E meetings of the Global Programme ‘Sustainable Aquatic Food’ (7 countries in Africa) by providing updated data records from SAFish.
• Assisting financial and administrative team in monitoring procurements and contracts of SAFish according to the operational plan.

General Tasks

• Procuring topic related services for the project in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations and in close collaboration with the administrative team of the country office in Liberia (and Sierra Leone).
• Regularly exchanging and collaborating with advisers and M&E officer of the EF team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Observe and report new developments on the market in the field of monitoring.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

• Follows successfully series of GIZ special internal training on M&E.
• Follows successfully internal GIZ learning curriculum on project management, compliance, security, equity, anti-corruption, rules and processes or other relevant training sessions (formal and on the job).
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management and urgent needs of the project after agreement with line manager.

1. C. Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience

Academic qualifications

• Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/ MBA) in economy, commerce, engineering or natural science (or comparable). A master’s degree in related subjects is an advantage. Proven track record (national or international) in the field of M & E is a plus.

Competencies, skills and professional Experience

• At least 2 (track recorded) years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Advanced skills in monitoring project progress and impacts Former experience in development cooperation is an advantage.
• Some knowledge and understanding of challenges in the fishery sector and natural resource management in Liberia.
• Familiarity with economic and educational situation in coastal communities.
• Familiarity with usual hard- and software (Windows xx, MS Office, especially with excel database), and eager interest in learning about GIZ specific software, AI and contemporary tools.
• Outstanding ability of logical thinking and certain knowledge of statistics.
• Skills in application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are a plus.

Other Competences

• Outstanding team player with the ability to coordinate with other staff members.
• Ability and willingness to acquire specific knowledge and learn subject related skills.
• Ability to lead group discussions and organise and moderate meetings of stakeholders.
• Very strong moderation skills and moral integrity.
• Good listener and able to understand complex problems.
• Emphatic to people living in socio-economically challenging situations in coastal areas.
• Strong pro-active self-starter who likes to fix issues and to solve conflicts of interests.
• Committed to deadlines and goals.
• Resolution and impact oriented.
• Willingness to travel regularly (national and international).

Mode of Application:

Please send ONLY a cover (or motivation) letter, updated CV, references and active contacts of reference persons and copies of education certificates to: recruitmentsl@giz.de by 15.11.2026. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, your application e-mail subject, please write: “Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist”.

Applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.