Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project goals, compliance with the UN Women 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, including the UN Women, Spotlight partners, and local communities, to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
• 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 UN-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.

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