Ref.
2026/MEFGIL/15329
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Public resource mobilisation, management and accountability ; Monitoring and evaluation
Deadline date
2026/05/24 17:37
Duration of the assignment
Beaded expertise
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
48 months
MEAL expert - Financial governance in Liberia (M/W)
Département Gouvernance - GOUV > Pôle Transparence, Gestion et Redevabilité
Published on : 2026/04/27
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
LIBERIA
Mission description
This position is dedicated to providing Short Term Expertise (STE) in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
The project is guided by an indicative logical framework, with indicators. Risks identified include limited political will, knowledge gaps within administrations, insufficient sex-disaggregated data, and sustainability challenges. The MEAL Expert will play a key role in monitoring these risks and ensuring that mitigation measures are tracked.
The MEAL Specialist will therefore ensure coherence, accountability, and learning throughout the project by setting up and operationalising the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework. He/She will be responsible for indicator tracking, data collection, risk monitoring, and adaptive learning across Liberian Ministries, Agencies and Commissions as beneficiary authorities of the project, working in close collaboration with the Team Leader, and other experts.
3.1. Objectives
The MEAL Specialist will ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning throughout the project. He/She will:
- Align the MEAL framework with EF standards and the Description of Action.
- Collect the baseline/reference value during the inception phase.
- Support the definition of realistic targets for the project’s logical framework indicators, based on inception findings and in consultation with the project team.
- Track progress against the logical framework and consolidate data for EUD reporting.
- Monitor risks as defined in the Description of Action and advise – in close collaboration with Experts – on mitigation.
- Facilitate reflection and learning processes to enhance project effectiveness.
3.2 Main Tasks & Responsibilities
· Contribute to the Inception Report (starting date of the project + 5months), by updating logical framework with indicator targets and consolidated baseline analysis in consultation with the beneficiary authorities of the project.
· Prepare the MEAL plan in parallel to the finalization of the Inception report: clarifying the indicators, baseline and target of the logical framework
· Brief the entire team on the MEAL framework and to ensure proper data collection for tracking the indicators.
· Monitor risk and mitigation tracking
· Contribute to progress report templates (EUD reporting)
· Develop a tracking system to collect the project results
· Consolidate collected data
· Contribute in drafting the interim and final project evaluations Terms of Reference with EF and EUD.
· Contributions to final report & lessons learned.
Project or context description
Expertise France
Expertise France (EF), part of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, is the French public agency for international technical cooperation and the second largest cooperation agency in Europe.
EF designs and implements projects in more than 100 countries to support partner institutions in governance, public finance, health, education, climate action and gender equality. With long-standing experience in EU-funded programmes, EF has played a leading role in promoting gender equality across public administrations, notably through its implementation of the European Commission’s “Gender Flagship” projects, which supported several Member States in strengthening gender-responsive budgeting, gender impact assessments and gender mainstreaming practices.
By combining policy expertise, capacity development, and knowledge capitalisation, EF has established itself as a reference partner for advancing reforms that integrate gender equality into public policy and budgetary processes.
2. Project description
Background:
Liberia remains a nation in transition, grappling with the legacy of protracted conflict while striving to consolidate democratic gains and foster institutional stability. As a Least Developed Country, Liberia is characterized by significant institutional fragility and a high reliance on extractive sectors, particularly iron ore, rubber, and timber. These economic pillars, while vital for the national treasury, are frequently subject to challenges regarding transparency, sustainable management, and equitable revenue distribution. The demographic profile of the nation is exceptionally young, with approximately 78% of the population under the age of 35. This demographic "bulge" presents both a risk and an opportunity; the absence of economic stabilization and job creation efforts could lead to social unrest, while successful reforms could harness this youthful energy for national growth.
The political landscape underwent a significant shift following the peaceful democratic transition of 2023, which resulted in the inauguration of a new government in January 2024. This administration has articulated a bold commitment to anti-corruption, transparency, and comprehensive governance reforms. The central policy framework guiding this transition is the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID, 2025–2029). The AAID strategically links governance improvements, specifically the Rule of Law, with critical service delivery areas: Agriculture, Roads, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism. By ensuring that Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms directly support these policy outcomes, the government aims to maximize country ownership and deliver tangible benefits to its citizens.
To support this ambitious reform agenda, the European Union decided in December 2024 to provide a package of budget support and additional measures totalling EUR 63 million. Of this, EUR 56 million is allocated to direct budget support managed by the EU, while EUR 7 million is dedicated to additional technical assistance managed indirectly by Expertise France. The overarching objective of the budget support is to strengthen financial and economic governance while promoting sustainable management practices in the forestry and agricultural sectors. These sectors are critical for Liberia's food security and biodiversity preservation, yet they currently suffer from budget allocations that fail to meet operational needs, forcing a heavy reliance on external funding.
The project:
Overall objective:
To promote accountable and sustainable natural resources governance in Liberia through strengthened public financial management, effective domestic revenue mobilization, and an increased transparency system.
Specific objectives:
● Specific Objective 1 (SO1): Improve the effectiveness of public financial management and domestic revenue mobilization systems.
● Specific Objective 2 (SO2): Strengthen the framework for participation, accountability, oversight, and the fight against corruption.
Outcomes and outputs expected:
Outcome 1: Improved PFM and DRM Systems (Component 1)
● Output 1.1: Budget preparation, execution and reporting is strengthened for increased predictability, credibility and accountability
● Output 1.2: Domestic revenue mobilization performance is improved, including from the natural resources sectors
Outcome 2: Strengthened Oversight and Integrity (Component 2)
● Output 2.1: Internal and external audit systems are bolstered.
● Output 2.2: Mechanisms for fighting against corruption are enhanced.
● Output 2.3: SOE Accountability and Efficiency is strengthened.
● Output 2.4: Civil Society and Public Participation are empowered for independent monitoring/oversight of public finance management.
Required profile
Education
Advanced university degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, Gender Studies, or related field.
4.2 Professional Experience
- At least 7 years’ professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), including in EU or donor-funded projects.
- Experience in the field of Public Financial Management would be an asset.
- Proven experience designing and implementing MEAL frameworks with logical frameworks and indicator matrices.
- Experience with risk monitoring and mitigation tracking.
- Experience with reflection workshops, adaptive management, and organisational learning.
- Familiarity with EU reporting (OPSYS) considered an asset.
4.3 Languages
Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
4.4 Core Competencies
Strong analytical and facilitation skills, results orientation, teamwork, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, and commitment to knowledge sharing. Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.
4.5 Technical Skills
Proficiency in EU MEAL frameworks and indicators, advanced command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with data visualisation and survey/monitoring tools (SPSS, STATA, PowerBI, Kobo, etc.). Fluency with online collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
Additional information
Position Title: Short-Term Expert (STE) – MEAL Expert
Project Title: Financial governance for natural resource management in Liberia (2026-2030)
Location: Home-based with missions in Liberia
Job type: Consultant (service contract)
Duration: Approx. 70 working days over the time-span of the project
Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, technical proposal including the proposed methodology and actions, and complete the candidature form.
Expertise France respects equal opportunities and strongly encourages applications from women.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
- Candidate's knowledges related to local context (country or region intervention)
- Candidate’s understanding of cooperation project stakes
Deadline for application : 2026/05/24 17:37
File(s) attached : ToR_MEAL expert_Liberia.DOCX - Candidature Form Individual Expertise(2)_MEAL.docx
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.