Mission Alliance Liberia is looking for a Project Coordinator

The Liberia Country Office is responsible for Mission Alliances community development work and has for the last years focused on literacy programs combined with financial inclusion efforts. Our work is supported by private donors in Norway and the Norwegian government. We are seeking a Project Coordinator for our Adult Literacy project in Bong County that will start in January 2024. The coordinator should be experienced in development- and education programming, dedicated to enhancing Mission Alliance’s work in Liberia while embracing our Christian values and mission, and have zero tolerance for corruption.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Preparation and implementation of the Adult Literacy and VSLA project in Bong. • Training of staff and participants in Adult Literacy and VSLA.
• Supervision and mentoring of field staff (field officers, adult literacy facilitators and village agents).
• Overseeing data collection, including execution of base-line survey. • Monitoring and evaluation, including (digital) quarterly project reporting. • Contribute to an Adult Literacy network and participate in quarterly meetings. • Representing Mission Alliance Liberia towards local stakeholders such as government authorities, chiefs and religious leaders.
• Participating in developing of future project proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, development studies or related fields.
• At least five years of work experience in education and/or development work.
• Experience in curriculum development, adult education and adult literacy.
• Experience with implementation and training of VSLA methodology.
• Experience in proposal writing, program design, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of Kpelleh is preferred.
• Ability to work in an international team.

The project coordinator is expected to work from the office in Monrovia and will regularly travel to Bong County. Qualified females candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary will be based on qualification and experience. If you are interested, please send your application to admin@malib.no before the 12th of December 2023. For more information, check our website at malib.no or call 077-7573741/088-0680502.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mission Alliance

Mission Alliance gives people a chance to create a better life for themselves and their families, by building strong communities and generating income in 11 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia. We cooperate with local partners and aim for sustainability in everything we do. Mission Alliance receives Norad funds through Digni. For more information see www.misjonsalliansen.no.