Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Recruitment of Project Manager (EIDHR Project Number: EIDHR/2020/418674)
Application deadline: February 4, 2022
Start of Assignment: March 1, 2022
In October 2020, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) Delegation in Liberia following approval of the project titled: “Strengthening Democracy and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights of Prisoners in Liberia” which is currently implemented Bong, Nimba and Margibi counties for the period January 4, 2021 –January 3, 2024.
SHED and its partner – the Rural Human Rights Activists Program (RHRAP) developed the three-year project and it is based on the outcomes of a previous EIDHR funded project that came through and ended in December 2020 after two years of implementation.
The strategic goal and objective of the new project are:
The overall objective of this action is to contribute to strengthening democracy and the respect of fundamental human rights for most vulnerable detainees in Liberia.
The specific objective (Oc) is to improve access and equity before the law through enhancing local capacities to provide protection of prisoners ‘rights and improve conditions and knowledge of prisoners in Bong, Nimba and Margibi Counties.
SHED is seeking a Project Manager for the overall implementation of project components in terms of content, planning, realization and evaluation of programme as well as control and monitoring of the overall budget, all in close coordination with the Program Director and the Finance Manager. The Project Manager position is full time with supervisory responsibilities over the Gender Coordinator and partner organization (specifically RHRAP). He/she will be based in Monrovia with often travels to the project counties and will work under supervision of the Program Director and SHED management team. The Project Manager will report monthly on project activities and in the same vein produce a quarterly report and annual report to the SHED management and the European Union Programme Officer – Governance Sectorin charge of supervision of this project.
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 on human rights, peace building, education, Watsan and livelihoods programs in Liberia. Our head office is located at Rehab Junction, Above Krishna Superstore, Paynesville, Liberia. SHED’s action is guided by international human rights standards and principles. As a right based actor, SHED facilitates dialogues and peace building between the right-holders and duty bearers to address root causes of conflict.
Duties /responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but not limited to:
Qualification Required:
Desirable:
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application not later than 4th February at 5pm via e-mail to:
Ms. Joyce Queeglay-Pajibo, SHED Executive Director
Email: joyce.pajibo@shed-liberia.org
Mr. Emmanuel Sandi, SHED Program Director
Email: Emmanuel.sandi@shed-liberia.org
Applications should be written in English and include a letter of motivation, and the CV
Please, indicate “Project Manager (EIDHR Project Number: EIDHR/2020/418674) LIBERIA” in the subject line.
We inform through this medium that due to the high volume of responses, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.