Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Recruitment of Project Manager (EIDHR Project Number: EIDHR/2018/398-942)
Application deadline: May 15, 2020
This Job is a national role, not open to international candidates.
Start of Assignment: June 1, 2020
In June 2018, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED), formerly Finn Church Aid, signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) Delegation in Liberia following approval of the project titled: “Strengthening human rights of prisoners within correctional facilities and at grassroots level in Liberia” which is currently implemented in Lofa, Bong, Nimba Margibi counties for the period 2019 – 2021. In 2020, the project focus will be concentrated in Margibi County, with minimum travel to the other counties.
SHED and its partners – the Rural Human Rights Activists Program (RHRAP) and Finn Church Aid (FCA), developed the two-year project and it is based on the outcomes of a previous EIDHR funded project that came to an end in January 15, 2019 after two years of implementation.
The strategic goals/objectives of the new project are:
The overall objective of this action is to contribute to enhance the respect of fundamental human rights and adherence to international standards for prisoners in Liberia.
The specific objective (Oc) is to enhance local capacities, awareness and resources to provide protection of prisoners’ rights according to international human rights instruments in Lofa, Bong, Nimba and Margibi counties.
SHED, formerly Finn Church Aid (FCA) 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 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 Program Director.
About SHED
SHED, formerly Finn Church Aid 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 Johnson Compound, adjacent Musu Spot, Congo Town. 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 15th May at 5pm via this platform, apply through the system below. Or submit at: cv@liberiahrjobs.com
Applications should be written in English and include a letter of motivation, and the CV
Please, indicate “Project Manager (EIDHR Project Number: EIDHR/2018/398-942) 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.