SCOPE OF WORK

Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA)

Project Background:

The Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) aims to strengthen Liberians’ ability to advocate for policy reforms, policy implementation, and service delivery improvements through multi-stakeholder coalitions that build feedback loops among the Government of Liberia (GOL), civil society organizations (CSOs), and citizens.

Position Description:

The Senior Policy Advisor will lead and oversee activities under Objectives 1 (with support from the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/ Capacity Building Director and Private Sector Engagement Specialist) and 2 (with support from Regional Coordinators). S/he will work with coalition members to design and implement advocacy strategies and provide technical guidance and the delivery of CSA advocacy grants and in-kind grants to GOL institutions. S/he will manage Regional Coordinators. In addition, s/he will oversee the delivery of advocacy grants to coalition members and in-kind grants to GOL institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Objective 1 with support from the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/ Capacity Building Director and Private Sector Engagement Specialist.
• Guide coalition members to co-design and implement advocacy strategies and monitor them based on ongoing problem analysis
• Lead Objective 2 with support from Regional Coordinators.
• Assist Monrovia-based coalition members to develop partnership expansion strategies, outlining plans to expand their work to county and community levels, advocate on behalf of grassroots organizations, and become sources of local technical assistance.
• Work with coalitions to develop tailored strategies aimed at communicating key reform challenges and successes to citizens.
• Responsible for identifying and overseeing the work of short-term experts, in coordination with the appropriate CSA staff.
• Contribute to and participate in program development, including planning and capacity development, when required
  • Liaise with government institutions on behalf of CSA and serve as one of the points of contact for government institutions
• Directly supervise the Regional Coordinators.

Reports to: This position reports to the Chief of Party and will have secondary reporting line to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of international development experience working in governance and/or civil society strengthening sectors
• Significant experience in managing USAID-funded projects; demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and implementing a complex civil society capacity building, coalition building, policy advocacy, citizen engagement, and/or accountability programs.
• Technical expertise in policy advocacy, participatory policy development, and legislative processes is preferred.

• Experience in Liberian education or health sectors or natural resource management in concession areas preferred.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation is preferred.
• A track record of successfully collaborating with USAID or other donor counterparts.
• Familiarity with USAID grants under contract management procedures is preferred.
• Proven networking, facilitation, and negotiation skills and experience working with senior-level government officials.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with civil society, government officials, civic leaders, media, private sector representatives, and international donors.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with and building the capacity of diverse teams and building partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

How to Apply: ALL interested candidates should submit an application, Click the apply button below:

Deadline for submitting applications is June 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM Liberian Time.

USAID CSA values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages women and persons from marginalized groups to apply