Project Background: USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) Scope of Work

Private Sector Engagement Specialist

The USAID/Liberia Civil Society activity aims to strengthen Liberian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to more effectively engage their constituents (citizens), contribute to decision-making processes, and oversee governmentactions. The purpose of this activity is to: strengthen Liberians’ ability to advocate for policy reforms, policy implementation, and service delivery through multi-stakeholder coalitions that build feedback loops among government, CSOs, and citizens.

Position Description:

The Private Sector Engagement Specialist will work closely with the DCOP/Capacity Building Director to supportactivities under Objective 4 (“Ongoing Capacity Development Services Available on the Local Market”).

Responsibilities:

■ Work with the Consortium of Business Development Service Providers of Liberia (CBDSPL) to implement marketing strategies.

■ Support the implementation of a CSA strategy to attract private sector investment in CSA`s coalition efforts.

■ Work with local service providers to deliver organizational capacity-building assistance to grantees.

■ Maintain contact list for CBDSPL service provider pool.

■ Facilitate the process of identifying needs and gaps of service providers to be able to provide capacitydevelopment support to civil society organizations.

■ Support the design of training and mentorship programs for service providers to provide quality capacity development support to grantees.

■ Conduct Clients Satisfaction Survey (CSS) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) processes with serviceproviders and civil society organizations.

■ Any other duties assigned by DCOP/Capacity Building Director.

Reports to: DCOP/Capacity Building Director

Minimum Qualifications:

▪ Bachelor’s level degree in public policy, business administration, economics, public administration, international development, or another relevant field is required. ▪ At least eight (8) years of working experience with experience in the private sector and engagement.

■ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of organizations, beneficiaries, andrelated parties.

■ Experience in facilitating participatory training and mentorship activities.

■ Strong network and outreach skills.

■ Demonstrated research experience.

■ Experience and knowledge of implementing corporate social responsibility strategy.

■ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

■ Previous work experience in Liberia/West Africa preferred.

How to Apply: All interested candidates should submit application via the link below: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/etcps9rtbr/index

Deadline for submitting applications is January 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM Liberian Time. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply