1. Development of the Inception report outlining the proposed methodology and work plan to achieve the objectives of the Assessment. Submission of draft inception report to Americares Liberia Office.
2. Develop a work plan and timeline with the Program Director
3. Liaise with the Ministry of Health to review the current TTM job aid package and teaching materials through desk review and site visits to TTM meetings.
4. Coordinate with relevant Ministry of Health divisions and partners, develop recommendations to improve the job aid package (materials and delivery systems), and implement feasible recommendations as agreed upon with the program staff. This could involve utilizing and packaging existing materials for community health workers or the development of new materials if relevant materials are not available.
5. Review of the facility-based delivery solution set through a desk review of training reports, staff interviews, and site visits.
6. Support to monitor the implementation of the facility-based delivery solution set at the community level with a focus on the Community Transportation Plans and TTM community activities.
7. Develop a plan for new job aid creation to fill any gaps and follow through with the process for new job aid development.
8. Provide a comprehensive set of TTM materials in soft copy to the Program Director for review and feedback, incorporate feedback for a final deliverable.
9. Work closely with the Program Director and M/E Officer to develop a plan to monitor and gather information on the status of the solution sets in the community.
10. Responsible for implementing the monitoring plan and providing a report with recommendations to the Program Director on implementation of the activities at the community level.
11. Support the M/E Officer in collecting community-level data and feedback.
12. Draft report including recommendations for ongoing monitoring of the solution set.
13. Document successes and share lessons learned.

1. An inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, and prioritization list.
2. Revised and updated TTM job aid package (including the job aids for the TTMs and the teaching materials for the health facility and district staff to support the TTMs)
3. Analysis of available data and report on the status of FBD solution set usage and recommendations with a focus on Community Transportation Plan and TTM activities.
4. Action Plan and follow-up plan for actions

1. The Program Director leadership support will ensure regular engagement with the consultant through emails and phone calls to not only support but also ensure timelines are met.
2. The consultant will provide weekly debriefs to the Senior Management and program staff during the joint Program and Operation Meetings as well as during special meetings as deemed necessary.

1. BA/BSc degree holders in community/development studies, social sciences, or public health with at least 7 years of work experience in SBC experience in designing, developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies, activities, and materials will be preferred.
2. Master’s degree in community/development studies, and social sciences with at least an added advantage.
3. Experiences in projects focusing on community engagement, SBCC, or community engagement approaches for RMNCAH services.
4. Excellent English-language writing skills
5. Experiences in engaging and working harmoniously with various partners including the Ministry of Health and County Health Teams
6. The ability to present project progress at various levels of stakeholders’ meetings is preferred.
7. Ability to think critically and strategically with experience in pre-testing and testing materials, approaches, and strategies.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; ability to develop partnerships across sectors and cultures.
9. Strong organizational skills, capacity to think strategically, and attention to detail.
10. Proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
11. Excellent and proven coordination and facilitation skills

1. Americares will provide relevant support and guidance to ensure the successful undertaking of this consultancy.
2. Americares shall provide a workspace with access to the Internet for the Consultant
3. Americares shall provide transportation for the consultant within Bassa and to Monrovia

• Proposal shall be marked with PR# above.
• Copy of valid Company Trade license, Tax certificate (VAT), certified copy of representation if a representative of a firm.
• Quotation in US Dollars inclusive of tax, excise and other duties or taxes.
• Information on the validity of the proposal.
• Statement that vendor will adhere to Americares terms and conditions.
• Local Registration.

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals of safeguarding.
2. Act as a resource of support and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
3. Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
4. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so

1. Strategic Support and Project Management:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Country Director, providing insights and recommendations on key initiatives and operational matters.
• Manage and prioritize the Country Director's strategic activities, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct research, analysis, and prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for the Country Director.
• Monitor and track the progress of key initiatives, identifying potential challenges and recommending solutions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of projects and initiatives.
• Represent the Country Director in meetings and discussions, as required.

2. Executive Administrative Support:

• Manage the Country Director's complex calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and correspondence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Organize and manage confidential information and documents with utmost discretion.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and events, including venue selection, catering, and participant management.
• Process and manage expense reports, travel reimbursements, and other administrative tasks.

3. Internal and External Communication:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring effective communication.
• Prepare and disseminate internal communications, including memos, announcements, and updates.
• Coordinate and manage external communications, including correspondence with government officials, donors, and partners.
• Prepare and manage communications for the Country Director.
• Ensure clear and consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Manage the information flow to the Country Director, ensuring the Country Director is well informed.

4. Operational Efficiency and Improvement:

• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes within the Country Director's office.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to enhance workflow and information management.
• Ensure that the Country Director’s office operates effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the budget for the Country Director’s office.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for the Country Director.

5. Safeguarding Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals of safeguarding.
2. Act as a resource of support and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
3. Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
4. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive support role, preferably within an international NGO or similar organization.
• Proven experience in project management, strategic planning, and operational support.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Strong understanding of international development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the operating context of Liberia is a plus.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Manage accounting activities such as (but not limited to) general transaction postings, acquittal processes, monthly balance sheet and variance & expense reconciliations within expected timeframes and as per finance policies/accounting standards
• Support AIM Programme financial reporting and budget analysis for all regions in collaboration with the AIM Programme Finance Manager.
• Support Area Accountants in regards to operational budgets and financial performance.
• Support Regional Managers and Area Accountants to ensure performance and adherence to posting expenditures according to approved budget codes
• Supervise Area Accountants by conducting regular spot checks and provide financial support roles as required.
• Proactively work with the Area Accountants and Country Office Finance Team to identify skill gaps and assist to support and develop skills within the regional team as required.
• Maintain updated knowledge of and work within prequalified and other non-prequalified vendors / service providers offering services to AIM Programme participants.

• In conjunction with Regional Managers and Area Accountants prepare quarterly work plans and budgets for the regional office.
• As and when required, take an active role in procurement, vendors / service providers evaluation, and prequalification as shall be as required
• Provide oversight or management of non-finance related activities e.g. Assets and inventory tracking in the regional / branch offices.

• Actively participate in analyzing, preparing and reporting on budgets, spendings, field levels awarded contracts, and program expenditure in consultation with Regional Managers and the Area accountants.
• Establish and maintain effective positive relationships with service providers in the region to enforce quality assurance in service delivery
• Supporting Regional level leadership with activities and budget planning for various activities.
• Supports the regional offices on the implementation and management of financial governance as well as record keeping procedures to ensure integrity and security of data.
• Foster and maintain a commitment to service provision that meets all legislation and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial systems and processes to enforce compliance and accountability.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do the same.

• A chartered accountant: A professional certification in accounting/ auditing/ financial reporting will give an added advantage.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a related course.

• Considerable knowledge and experience of accounting and reporting packages/systems such as SBI Cloud, oracle and any ERP system.
• 6 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working within a funding/not-for-profit environment in a similar role
• Demonstrated level of self-awareness and resilience and the ability to manage multiple demands and prioritize accordingly
• Sound stakeholder management and the ability to build and maintain strong, credible relationships to proactively encourage Managers and other stakeholders to adhere to program (cost centre) budgets.

• Ability to be self-directed and work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in written and verbal English
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills and use of the full suite of Microsoft office.

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Auditing and financial statement preparation
• Taxation and compliance
• Leadership and management
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Displays resilience

• Ensure all WaterAid Liberia interventions and programmatic work aligns with the Global Advocacy strategy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic documents including advocacy framework, communication and campaign strategies and plans, etc. to support implementation of the Country Programme Strategy (CPS).
• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic direction, decision-making, corporate governance and WaterAid brand maintenance in Liberia.
• Ensure that all guiding principles, frameworks and strategies of WaterAid are consistently and coherently practiced throughout the implementation of the programmes.
• Build strong and influential relationships with multisectoral stakeholders through different means to ensure the influencing agenda of WaterAid Liberia is achieved.
• Directly manage and/or support implementation of advocacy and campaign related projects mainly through grant management, project planning, technical support and backstopping, and M&E.
• Lead all advocacy and influencing related activities across all programmes AIMs ensuring that designs, planning, implementation and reporting are intentional done using quality advocacy and influencing standards and approaches.
• Coordinate and provide supervisory and advisory support to stakeholders including GoL, international and local partners to guide strategic influencing work and expressively influence best practices to ensure that the CP is maintaining its sectoral leadership role in Liberia.
• Maintain good coordination and implementation of all research, advocacy and campaign work to strengthen interlinkages between all three programmes to ensure policies and practices are positively influenced.
• Represent the CP at forums and meetings and maintain high-level knowledge and connections with the wider social, political and economic contexts as well as sector-specific issues. Support CP-level planning and interventions as well as national initiatives including advocacy and campaigns aimed at strengthening systems, improving WASH financing and WASH and health integration.

• Support partnership assessments and partners capacity building efforts on policy influencing and advocacy, and new frameworks, approaches and programme principles (eg System Strengthening, Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), etc) to enhance the effectiveness of the overall programme.
• Foster partnerships with women-led organizations to accelerate WaterAid’s global agenda on gender equality and ensure gender empowerment and transformation are considered in programme designs and implementation.
• Ensure that the Liberia Country Programme has adequate and effective processes and systems for partnership engagement and management.
• Strengthen collaboration and develop relationships with other agencies working in the WASH and related sectors including networking with donors, other international organisations (International and Local CSOs and their Networks, UN Agencies, etc) at both local and national levels.
• Support civil society’s policy engagement in the WASH sector and work closely with national NGOs, CBOs, and CSO networks to strengthen capacity to effectively engage with national and local policymaking by lobbying and advocating for improvement in sector financing, strategic planning and high sector-level performance.
• Work with local CSO partners and the WASH sector to establish accountability forums and national platforms for advocacy and campaign-related activities.

• Ensures the design of quality projects and proposals that are in line with the Country Programme’s strategic priorities and responsive to grant funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements by the Advocacy and Communications Team
• Support WaterAid donor reporting processes and ensure quality and timely reports in line with donor and WaterAid standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Manager and other relevant staff to develop and sustain donor relationships.

• Lead the preparations of technical reports and advocacy documents – learning papers, briefing notes, case studies, position papers- and other advocacy tools for influencing and campaign purposes.
• Lead the CP in conducting informative research by developing research concepts and proposals, undertaking implementation, disseminating findings and facilitating learning in the CP and at sector level.
• Lead research including landscape analysis, scoping study, political-economy analysis (PEA), policy gap analysis, etc to determine the next course of interventions in line with the strategic aims of the CP engagements.
• Support the CP in managing the Programme Planning, Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting System for periodic work planning, performance reviews and learning to be able to track progress and improve programme quality.
• Work effectively with other departments to promote policy-practice linkages, and the culture of learning/knowledge management to consolidate the CPs intervention for greater impact.
• Lead and /or support the development of high-quality mid-year and annual reports of the CP as well as specific donor reports relating to all CP’s programmes with reflections on implementation and impact of programmes.

• Lead the CP’s Policy and Advocacy team and be responsible for line managing of team members and will also support recruitment, performance management and development of staff in the team in line with the demands of the CP strategy.
• Provide capacity-building support and empower other staff members s to gradually take on major advocacy and influencing responsibilities with the CP.
• Ensure smooth teamwork within and across the different units and management lines within the programmes department while enhancing integration among the programme departments and support functions.
• Encourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation and accountability in line with WaterAid’s values.
• Other: Perform any other duties assigned by the Country Director and designated person.

• • Strong Management / Leadership skills
  • Coordination and Networking- ability to coordinate all CP’s operations, manage internal relations and network with appropriate partners including government
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself and partner organisations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Initiative — willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

• Written and Oral Expression — Communicating information and ideas in writing and speaking so others will easily understand.

• Analytical Thinking — Analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

• Facilitation/Presentation Skills — Good facilitation of meetings and workshops.

Person specification

• 4-year University Degree in Social or Political Sciences, WASH, Public Health, Development Studies, Economics.
• Experience in an International Development Organisation.
• Knowledge of WASH and Health Policy issues.
• Minimum of 10 years overall work experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior management position in an international development agency.
• Strong Advocacy, campaigns and research skills.
• Good knowledge of public finance and the national budgeting process.

• Knowledge of International Development with emphasis on WASH, Rural Development and/or Health Sector(s)
• Master’s Degree in Related Field.

• Basic understanding of Government & CSO structures/ operations.
• Sector Analysis
• WASH sector of Liberia