Job Advert for Programme Manager – Liberia
Tearfund is looking for an experienced Programme Manager (PM) to support partners in Liberia to deliver
on outcomes agreed upon with Tearfund and to ensure that the programmes implemented by partners
support the corporate vision.
The PM will among others, encourage partners to take on the leadership of their programme capacity
strengthening and work with them to identify and prioritise their programme capacity needs through
facilitating capacity self-assessments. He/she will support partners to develop and implement their
programme capacity plans in collaboration with other key stakeholders and within Tearfund guidelines.
Responsible for regular monitoring and reporting to Country Director against agreed outcomes, the PM will
support the planning & implementation of DMEAL frameworks at country strategy level as well as at partner
key project/programme level. He/she will participate in project design, programme development and
funding applications (for larger restricted funding donors).
The candidate should have the knowledge on the procedures of submission of project reports as required
by the Government of Liberia. The candidate should be of Christian faith background, and willing to work
in cross-cultural setting; should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Tearfund’s Application Process
If after reading through this Job Profile and you are interested, please send your application (Cover letter,
CV, and copies of qualification documents)Click the apply button below to apply OR deliver your
application at the below-mentioned address:
Tearfund Office
26-56 ELWA Compound, Paynesville
Montserrado, Monrovia
For enquiries only on submission of applications, contact:
+231 770192315 /+231 886 835 972 /+231 775047781
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Deadline for Application is June
15, 2020 at 5:00pm
Background on Tearfund
Who we are: We are a Christian International Organisation partnering with the local church wherever
possible to see change in the lives of those in greatest economic need. We believe poverty is caused by
broken relationships with God, others, the environment and ourselves. Restoring those relationships is key
to how we work, and we want to see change that is economic, material, environmental and spiritual. We
are courageous, truthful, compassionate, servant-hearted and Christ-centred; values that are at the heart
of Tearfund.
Our vision: To see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given
potential
Our mission: We follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to crisis and partnering with local
churches to bring restoration to those living in poverty.
Our values: We aspire to be courageous, truthful, compassionate, servant-hearted and Christ-centred
In this Job Profile pack, we’ve included a full Job Description as well as a Person Specification. Please ensure
that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this post.

Job Profile
JOB TITLE Programme Manager, Liberia
GROUP International
CLUSTER West Africa
LOCATION Monrovia (with frequent travel)
TYPE OF CONTRACT Local
RESPONSIBLE TO Country Director – Mano River (Liberia & Sierra Leone)
CLOSING DATE FOR
SUBMISSION July 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm
PART 1 – JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB OVERVIEW
To support the country team in the management of programs and partners in Liberia to deliver on outcomes
and ensures that the programs implemented by partners support Tearfund corporate priorities and Quality
Standards.
2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION
● Reports to the Country Director – Mano River (Liberia and Sierra Leone).
● In liaison with the CD, represents Tearfund’s work in the Country Programme both within Tearfund,
and to external bodies.
● Assists the CD in representing and advocating on behalf of Tearfund and partners with external
networks, governmental bodies on related Country Programme issues.
● Liaises closely with the following staff and teams in Tearfund: Global HR, Programme Funding Team,
International Finance & Logistics, Sexual Violence Unit, Peace building Unit and other teams and staff
where necessary.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
● To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection with staff, if applicable.
● The post-holder will, at all times, carry out their responsibilities with the utmost respect for the
protection of children in accordance with Tearfund’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy
● To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with Tearfund’s Mission, Values and
Christian beliefs.
● To Model a team culture characterised by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability that
reflects Tearfund’s desired corporate culture being servant-hearted, Christ-like, agile, effective, and
courageous
● To adhere to and monitor Tearfund Quality Standards, raise issues of concern where there are possible
breaches of these Standards, knowingly or unknowingly, within the program.
Dimensions and Limits of Authority:
In consultation and as agreed with the CD, has delegated responsibility to facilitate all aspects of Tearfund’s
involvement in the Country Programme including:
● Acts as Tearfund’s in-country representative in relation to the Programme partners and
stakeholders
● Facilitates visits of Tearfund staff, consultants and visitors to ensure smooth delivery of
programming
● Negotiates with sector specialists (Learning, Information, Advice and Support Team, Humanitarian
Support Team and Sexual Violence Unit) to develop and support contextually appropriate
programming
● Negotiates and contracts consultants and resource providers in accordance with Tearfund’s policies
and procedures
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Representation, networking and advocacy
● Lead the alignment of programmes with Tearfund corporate relevant campaigns and ensure effective
harmonisation of planning and management
● Attends technical sector meetings and be part of working groups along with partner staff, providing
feedback to Tearfund Country Team.
● Ensures coordination between the Programme and Tearfund’s global work on the 3 corporate priorities
(CCT1
, EES2 and FS3)
● Responsible for representing Tearfund in partner-facing work (as delegated by the CD) externally
through building relationships and networking with national Church leaders, Government
representatives within the country, as well as peer agencies donors and strategic partner organisations
● Represents Tearfund’s interests as delegated by the CD before appropriate government authorities,
departments, banks, etc. for smooth running of country office.
Humanitarian Strengthening and Disaster Response
 Serves as the Disaster Management Capacity Assessment (DMCA) focal person in Country
 Encourage partners to take on the leadership of their humanitarian capacity strengthening work.
 Work with partners to identify and prioritise their humanitarian capacity strengthening needs through
facilitating capacity self-assessments.
 Support partners to develop and implement their humanitarian capacity strengthening plans in
collaboration with other key stakeholders and within Tearfund guidelines.
 Build upon partner’s experiences to promote peer to peer learning and regular exchange between
partners.
 Provide guidance to partners to strengthen their organisational and humanitarian systems and
procedures in line with Tearfund and Core Humanitarian Management Standards.
 Support partners to improve systems, procedures and practice in accordance with the following
standards: Tearfund, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and other relevant mechanisms.
 Support partners to strengthen their disaster risk reduction (DRR) procedures and programmes.
 Support partners to prepare for emergencies, including facilitating emergency preparedness and
emergency simulation workshops.
 Support partners to apply new knowledge and skills in existing programmes

1 Church and Community Transformation
2 Environmental and Economic Sustainability
3 Fragile State
Resource Management
● Responsible to proactively identify opportunities for financing from Institutional Donors and Trusts and
meeting agreed Institutional Donor income targets
● Continuously scopes for opportunities for in-country funding and informs the CD of the same to initiate
negotiations and application processes as per Tearfund established procedures
● In conjunction with partners, Finance Manager and the Grants and Information Coordinator, develops
quality concept notes and proposals, and prepares reports, including supporting documentation, for
submission to institutional donors
● Provides assistance to the management of institutional donor contracts that are administered incountry
● Responsible for regular monitoring and reporting to CD against agreed outcomes
● Responsible for assisting the CD in developing and implementing an operational support function for
implementation of the Programme. This includes participating in the recruitment and management of
in-country staff, specialist technical advisors, consultants and resource providers where necessary and
/or when the context so dictates.
Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (DMEAL)
● The job holder will lead all DMEAL activities in country
● Support the planning & implementation of DMEAL frameworks at two levels (i) country strategy level,
and (ii) partner key project/programme level.
● Contribute to the shaping and implementation of Tearfund’s corporate impact & evidence initiatives.
● Contribute to the improvement of knowledge management & learning within the country and across
the West Africa Cluster.
● Coordinate country teams to design and implement effective DMEAL frameworks that can track
progress, capture evidence of impact and facilitate continual learning and adaption in accordance to
the Country Strategy.
● Coordinate the data analysis and progress assessment at the country level.
● Strongly contribute to the country strategy development and review processes.
● Monitor compliance with Tearfund’s Quality Standards.
● Support project officers and partners to ensure project/programmes have effective DME frameworks in
place.
● In collaboration with the CD, initiate and/or accompaniment in the design, implementation and
dissemination of internal and externally led project learning reviews and evaluations.
● Design and implement remote monitoring & evaluation systems where Tearfund and/or partner staff
are physically unable to enter locations to collect data.
● Ensures Tearfund teams (in particular Supporter-facing teams) are informed on Country issues and
programming through regular programme information, success stories and case studies
● Actively promotes the capturing of learning from the Programme, and ensures that learning is used
effectively in-country and transferred to the wider organisation
● Support the CD in yearly partner assessments such as POCA and SIFTS
Capacity Building and Quality Control
● Ensures that partner programmes are assessed through regular monitoring, quality control and
evaluation and making appropriate recommendations
● Provide training and awareness for partner staff on donor contract conditions and ensure
implementation of such conditions and compliance
● Mentor and advise partner organisational staff (management, finance, logistics, and human resource)
in order to ensure good practice and quality implementation and compliance with donor requirements
Project Donor Compliance
 Design and implement systems to ensure donor compliance. In coordination with Food for the Hungry
and Tearfund’s regional compliance officer, provide training and awareness for staff on donor contract
conditions and ensure system design and implementation of such conditions and compliance.
 Work with the finance and logistics staff to ensure monthly review of financial and procurement
compliance to contract conditions.
Leadership, Staff and Office Management
● Upon delegation, assists the CD in leading, supervising, performance managing and supporting staff
(e.g. CCT and Projects Officers) working in the Programme as agreed with the CD (in the event of
Programme expansion and recruitment of additional staff)
● Models a team culture characterised by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability that
reflects Tearfund’s desired corporate culture being servant-hearted, Christ-like, agile, effective, and
courageous
● Assists in undertaking any required selection, recruitment and induction for support posts
● As directed by the CD, assists in the timely audit of all country office financial transactions and report
against operations budget, as per donor or statutory requirements
Health and Safety
● Required to adhere to and implement Tearfund’s Health and Safety Policy as it relates to areas such as
fire safety, accommodation and vehicles
● Ensures that personal health and safety incidents are reported and logged appropriately
PART 2 – PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Programme Manager, Liberia
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS ● A degree or equivalent in development,
management studies or related subjects
● Post-graduate qualification in
Development and/or
Management
EXPERIENCE ● Proven ability in community development,
predominantly based in a developing country
● Significant proven ability in project design,
management and evaluation, and in budget
development and management.
● Proven leadership ability in an organisation
working on development programmes or
issues, and/or with church based responses
addressing related community development
issues
● Proven ability in successfully securing
institutional funding
● Proven ability in capacity and experience in
working with partners
● Experience in one of the two
countries
● Proven ability in integral
mission, in particular local
church-based community
initiatives
● Proven ability in capacity
development of local partner
organisations.
● Ability in financial risk
management
● Participation in national and
local advocacy forums and
initiatives
SKILLS/
ABILITIES
● Fluent and competent in written and spoken
English
● Proven ability to gain respect of CEOs of
partner organisations, institutional donors and
government representatives
● Very good interpersonal and negotiation skills
● Ability to work with children or vulnerable
people in an appropriate and safe manner in
accordance with Tearfund Child and
vulnerable adults safeguarding policy
● Awareness of Gender, Development, Diversion
and Inclusion issues
● Working knowledge of second
language relevant to country
● Understanding of the key
concepts and tools of Disaster
Risk Reduction
● Ability and experience to setup
and manage DMEAL systems
● Presentation skills
● Understanding of effective
church mobilisation approaches
● Awareness of gender and
development issues
● Awareness of HIV/AIDS, SGBV
and Peace-building issues
● Strong IT skills
PERSONAL
QUALITIES
● Committed Christian
● Self-disciplined with ability to work
proactively, using own initiative
● Ability to work effectively in a remote line
● Understanding of and interest in
international affairs
● Ability to demonstrate an
interest and involvement in
management relationship, sharing information
and seeking guidance where appropriate
● Influential, diplomatic and determined
● Willingness to travel and live in basic
conditions
● Demonstrates sensitivity and skills in National
and International cross cultural
communication
● Team player working well with programme
and support functions
● A commitment to Tearfund’s ten-year Vision
and its Mission, Values and Beliefs Statement
issues of justice, compassion
and mercy
● Creative and innovative
approach to work
● Flexible and adaptable
● Ability to remain calm under
pressure
● Ability and commitment to
apply biblical principles
prayerfully within all aspects of
the role.
● Team player