Who we are:

medica Liberia (mL), formerly medica mondiale Liberia, is a non-governmental women’s rights organization providing response and prevention services for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence survivors since 2006. We support survivors through a holistic, stress- and trauma-sensitive approach that integrates health, legal, psychosocial, and advocacy services, all grounded in feminist principles.

Project Background

medica Liberia (mL) is implementing Component B of the Spotlight Initiative under the leadership of UN Women. This component focuses on prevention, specifically transforming harmful gender norms, attitudes, and behaviors that perpetuate Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and harmful practices at individual and community levels. Under this intervention, mL will operationalize SASA! Together, a structured community mobilization methodology is designed to address the root causes of SGBV by shifting power relations and social norms. The approach will be implemented across 48 communities in selected counties, using a district-balanced model informed by population size, settlement patterns, and operational feasibility.

SASA! Together will be delivered through its four sequential phases—Start, Awareness, Support, and Action—to ensure sustained behavior change, strengthened leadership accountability, and collective community action, rather than one-off sensitization efforts. The intervention will be reinforced through the strengthening of community-based change agents and women’s groups, enabling local ownership and sustainability of gender-transformative processes beyond the project lifecycle.

This work contributes directly to Spotlight Initiative Outcome B2, which seeks to strengthen gender-equitable social norms, attitudes, and behaviors to prevent violence against women and girls. It also advances Output B2.1 by enhancing the capacity and accountability of traditional, religious, and community leaders to promote gender equality, prevent SGBV, and protect the rights of women and girls.

To effectively deliver this intervention, mL seeks to recruit qualified staff to support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Component B activities across targeted communities.

Position Title: Project Manager

Open Position: 1

Reports to: Head of Programs

Duty Station: Montserrado County, with frequent travels to the counties of operation

Position Status: Full time

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project goals, compliance with the UN Women standards, and efficient delivery of outputs. The Project Manager will provide strategic leadership, manage the project team, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the project work plan, ensuring all activities align with project objectives.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, including the UN Women, Spotlight partners, and local communities, to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
• Manage the project budget and ensure full compliance with donor financial requirements.
• Supervise and provide support to the project team, including community mobilizers and the Learning and Assessment team.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including progress reports and financial updates, to the donor and medica Liberia management.
• Monitor project implementation, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Represent the project at relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Oversee communication and publicity efforts to highlight project activities and achievements.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Social Work, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing donor-funded projects, preferably with a focus on women’s empowerment.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UN-funded projects and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with the SASA! Together approach or similar methodologies focused on addressing power dynamics and gender norms.

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

How to Apply:

Please email your application (CV, cover letter, and references not exceeding 2MB), along with your salary expectations, to: recruit@medicaliberia.org and mbalu.jusu@medicaliberia.org. Applications without a stated salary expectation will not be considered. Please mark your application with reference to the position/county you are applying for in the subject of your email or on the envelope/top of your application. For applicants based in Grand Gedeh, you may submit hard copies to the medica Liberia office in the county.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply