Position Title: Program Officer
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Location: HOPE Head Office, Congo Town, Montserrado

About HOPE
Helping Our People Excel (HOPE), Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing the
causes of women and girls in Liberia, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights,
education for all, and leadership development for women and girls. HOPE’s mission is to promote the
social, economic, and educational empowerment of women and girls through personal development
opportunities, fostering strong community partnerships, conducting policy reviews, and advocating
for their rights. HOPE emphasizes ownership and empowerment by bringing the beneficiaries and key
institutions together to discuss social issues. Our Vision is to ensure the social, educational, and
economic empowerment of women and children in Liberia.

JOB SUMMARY
HOPE Liberia is seeking a qualified and experience Program Officer to support its growing portfolio of
projects. The Program Officer will lead new business and proposals development, oversee project
implementation, and contribute to the overall strategic goals of the institution. Uder direct supervision
of the Executive Director, the Program Officer will ensure quality delivery of projects and programs
objectives align with HOPE Program Management minimum standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
New Business Development
• Develop and maintain proposal development tracker for anticipated and announced call for
proposals
• Mobilize internal resources to develop concept notes and proposals for new and potential
opportunities
• Lead brainstorming and concept note development for open and unsolicited call.
• Solicit approval for submission of concept notes and proposals for new opportunities
• Program Management
• Develop and maintain program management tools (i.e.: workplan, MEL plans, budget,
communication plan, risk register, etc.) to enhance the effective implementation of projects
• Develop implementation strategies including scope of work, concept notes, term of
references, etc., for the smooth implementation of program objectives
• Manage and implement project output based on approved work plans and inline with HOPE
program management minimum standards
• Lead program reflection meetings to document learning and adaptation
• Maintain report tracker and ensure timely reporting of program deliverables based on donor
guidelines and grant agreements

• Coordinate with consultants and other departments to ensure effective and efficient
operations and implementation of programs objectives
Strategy and External Engagement
• Lead strategic engagements with project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and
influencing
• Develop and manage program stakeholders’ communication plans
• Represent HOPE at strategic meetings, fora, groups, and events –elevating HOPE presence and
vision
• Forge strategic relationships with donors, stakeholders, and potential partners to enhance
HOPE visibility and work.
Supervisory Responsibility
The Program Officer will supervise Project Assistants, Field Officers, Interns and Volunteers.
Accountability
Report Directly to: Executive Director
Works Directly with: MEL Manager, Finance Procurement, and HR Departments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public administration, and international development.
• At least 5 years of program management experience in gender, education, or advocacy
programs required
• Knowledge of project cycle management (situation/context analysis, conceptual models,
theories of change, monitoring and evaluation and transition) required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network, develop and
maintain strong relationships with field staff.
• Possession of strong organizational, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge.
• Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas of Liberia.
To apply, email your application (3-page CV & Cover letter) with the Subject Application for Program
Officer to info@hopelib.org before 4:30 PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Note: Only email submission will be considered. Late submission will not be processed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FEMALE candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.