Vacancy Announcement _ SHED LBR 1116 Project Recruitment

With funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Liberia, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and BASA Development Initiatives (BDI) are jointly implementing a 36-month project titled “Advancing Youth Economic Inclusion through Skills Training and Green Jobs in Liberia.” SHED serves as the lead implementing organization. The project aims to advance the economic inclusion and resilience of young people, particularly young women, in Bong, Margibi, Grand Cape Mount, and Nimba Counties by equipping them with market-relevant green skills and creating pathways to decent employment, sustainable entrepreneurship, and climate-resilient livelihoods.

About SHED

SHED is a Liberian organization established as a national office following FCA’s ten (10) years of work in Liberia. We are a right based organization working in four thematic areas: right livelihoods, right peace, right quality education, and Watsan. Our head office is located at Rehab Junction, Opposite Calvary Chapel School, RIA Highway. SHED’s action is guided by international human rights standards and principles.

1. JOB/POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will provide overall leadership and coordination for the implementation of the project aimed at contributing to an inclusive and climate-resilient green economy in Liberia. The position will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of project activities, achievement of results, sound financial and operational management, donor compliance, partnership development, and coordination among SHED, BDI, government institutions, private-sector actors, training institutions, communities, and other stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead overall project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and regularly update project work plans, implementation schedules, procurement plans, and activity budgets.
• Ensure project implementation is consistent with the approved proposal, logical framework, budget, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Provide strategic oversight of green skills development, apprenticeships, job placement, entrepreneurship, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, clean cooking, clean lighting, recycling, and value-addition activities.
• Oversee the development and operationalization of market-relevant and accredited green skills training courses and structured support mechanisms.
• Ensure effective implementation of the target of 1,300 households adopting energy-efficient cookstoves and clean lighting solutions.
• Provide overall oversight for the establishment and support of 150 youth-led Green Economic Initiatives (GEIs).
• Strengthen partnerships with vocational training institutions, employers, private-sector companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and market actors.
• Ensure meaningful participation of young women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.
• Supervise, mentor, and support project staff to achieve agreed results.
• Monitor project expenditure and work closely with finance staff to ensure effective budget management and compliance.
• Lead preparation and review of donor reports, progress reports, budgets, and other project documentation.
• Identify implementation risks and ensure timely corrective action.
• Promote learning, innovation, sustainability, and opportunities for scaling successful project approaches.
• Represent SHED/BDI in relevant coordination meetings, technical forums, stakeholder engagements, and donor discussions.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications in project management, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent, are an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience managing development or humanitarian projects, including budgeting donor reporting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, preferably involving youth employment, livelihoods, entrepreneurship, climate resilience, green economy, agriculture, or renewable energy.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating implementation across multiple locations.
• Experience working with government, private-sector actors, training institutions, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Experience integrating gender equality, disability, and social inclusion into programme implementation.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management/reporting tools.
• Commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

HOW TO APPLY THESE POSITIONS:

A letter explaining your suitability for the role of no more than one page, and CV, as well as contact details for three referees (including latest, or current employer) should be addressed to and sent by email only to the following address of SHED:

info@shed-liberia.org

All applications must be received by 17:00, Monday, October 5, 2026. Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the “subject” section of your email and your letter of motivation as well. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kindly note that, due to the high volume of responses, only short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview, which will also include proficiency tests. Women are highly encouraged to apply.