PROMOTING RESILIENCE, OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING

(PROPEL) PROGRAM

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Position Status: Full-time or Part-time, Exempt or Non-exempt, Regular or Temporary

Salary Level: (Refer to the relevant salary scale)

Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2

☐Level 1

(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive

data, and/or high level of accountability.

Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.

Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The Program

PROPEL is a multi-country youth employment and market systems development program implemented

across Uganda, Senegal, Liberia, and Tanzania. The program adopts a market-driven, private sector-led

approach to addressing the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment, with a

deliberate emphasis on reaching young people who are not in employment, education, or training

(NEET). PROPEL addresses systemic constraints to youth employment and supports the development

of scalable and sustainable livelihood pathways. The program is implemented by Mercy Corps in

partnership with Junior Achievement Africa.

The Position

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER supports the implementation of PROPEL at country level by coordinating

field-level activities, managing partner engagements, and ensuring effective delivery of program

interventions. Working under the supervision of the Country Program Manager, the role contributes to

operationalizing market systems approaches through private sector partnerships, youth-focused

interventions, and ecosystem strengthening. The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER plays a key role in ensuring

that program delivery is responsive to local market realities, informed by ongoing analysis, and aligned

with the needs of NEET youth.

Essential Responsibilities

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & COORDINATION

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER supports the execution of program activities at field level, ensuring that

implementation is timely, coordinated, and aligned with program objectives and market realities.

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of program activities across assigned locations or sectors • Support rollout of interventions including training, job placement initiatives, and enterprise

development activities

• Ensure effective coordination with implementing partners and service providers
• Monitor activity progress and flag implementation challenges to the Program Manager
• Maintain accurate documentation of field activities and outputs

PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT & DELIVERY SUPPORT

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER supports engagement with private sector actors and facilitates

implementation of market-driven interventions that create employment opportunities for youth.

• Assist in identifying and engaging private sector partners, including lead firms and local

enterprises

• Support coordination of apprenticeships, internships, and job placement opportunities
• Facilitate communication between program teams and private sector partners
• Track partner participation and support follow-up to ensure delivery of agreed commitments
• Support efforts to promote private sector ownership and participation in program activities

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & SEGMENTATION (NEET FOCUS)

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER plays a key role in implementing youth-focused interventions, ensuring

that activities are targeted and responsive to the needs of different youth segments, particularly NEET

populations.

• Support identification, mobilization, and registration of youth participants based on defined

segmentation criteria

• Assist in the delivery of tailored interventions for NEET youth, including skills development and

job readiness support

• Track participation and progression of youth across different pathways
• Support inclusion of women, marginalized groups, and vulnerable populations
• Ensure that field-level activities respond to barriers affecting youth participation, such as access

and mobility constraints

PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION & ECOSYSTEM SUPPORT

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER supports coordination with key stakeholders and contributes to

strengthening linkages across the local ecosystem.

• Maintain regular communication with local partners, including training providers, community

structures, and private sector actors

• Support organization of stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination forums
• Assist in mapping and engaging ecosystem actors relevant to youth employment
• Contribute to strengthening linkages between youth, employers, and service providers
• Support alignment of field activities with broader program and partner initiatives

MEAL & REPORTING SUPPORT

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER contributes to data collection, monitoring, and reporting processes to

support evidence-based program implementation.

• Support collection of program data, including activity outputs and participant tracking • Assist in maintaining accurate records in line with MEAL requirements
• Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Support documentation of lessons learned and success stories from field activities
• Ensure timely submission of field data to the MEAL team

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER integrates safeguarding principles into all aspects of program

implementation, ensuring the dignity, safety, and well-being of participants and communities. The role

promotes safe, respectful engagement and applies appropriate risk mitigation measures in all activities.

The Snr. PROGRAM OFFICER always upholds Mercy Corps’ values and code of conduct. They remain

vigilant to safeguard against risks and promptly report any concerns through established reporting

mechanisms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Country Program Manager – PROPEL

Works Directly With: MEAL Officer, Finance and Operations Teams, Implementing Partners, Private

Sector Actors and PROPEL program at Junior Achievement Africa, the major consortium partner.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our

program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding

international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal

partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in program implementation, preferably in youth

employment or livelihoods programming

• Experience working with private sector actors or market-based approaches
• Understanding of youth employment challenges, particularly among NEET populations
• Experience supporting data collection, reporting, and program monitoring processes
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively in field-based and dynamic environments

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and coordination skills, attention to

detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. They will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of translating program plans into effective field-level implementation. A strong

commitment to achieving results and supporting youth employment outcomes is essential.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Monrovia, and it requires up to 90% travel to support field-level implementation

programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and

areas where amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the

communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities

that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals

with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex

challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is

valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed

to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities

to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual

orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other

characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,

whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect

and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and

abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or

harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work

environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local

laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team

members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an

annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment

process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).Signatures

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