Vacancy Announcements
Join Medica Liberia to Help End Violence against Women and Girls

Who We Are:

medica Liberia (mL), formerly medica mondiale Liberia, is a non-governmental women’s rights organization working to support women and girls affected by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Since 2006, Medica Liberia has implemented impactful programs in Liberia’s southeastern regions, recently expanding to Montserrado and Margibi counties with support from the German Government and other donors.

Project Background:

The ‘Strengthening Action Response and Services for SGBV in South-eastern Liberia, (STARS 4 SGBV) project is a three years project funded the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland through Irish Aid Liberia. The project focuses on scaling up prevention, response, and support services for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Grand Gedeh, Sinoe, and River Gee counties. The initiative aims to transform harmful gender norms, prevent violence against women and girls, and strengthen essential services for survivors.

Vacancy Announcement One

Position Title: Project Manager

Reports To: Head of Programs
Duty Station: Sinoe, with frequent travel to Grand Gedeh and River Gee counties
Vacant Post: 1

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project goals, compliance with Irish Aid’s 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 to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
• Work closely with community-based organizations as key implementers of the project, ensuring alignment of their activities with the project objectives and providing them with technical support and guidance.
• 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 World Bank-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.
• Expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), including data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure project outcomes and impact.

Start Date: IMMEDIATE
Closing Date of this Posting: Open until filled (urgent recruitment)

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 you are applying for in the subject of your email or on the envelope/top of your application. For applicants based in Greenville, you may submit hard copies to the Medica Liberia office in the county.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply