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2026/VCDPJPL/16575

Job offer type
Field staff jobs

Type of contract
V.I.A

Activity sectors
Business facilitation and regional integration

Deadline date
2026/11/15 12:45

Mission description

Main responsibilities

  • The Junior Project Officer will work closely with the project management team and technical component leads, supporting day-to-day coordination, operational monitoring and the quality of programme implementation.
  • They will also contribute to the effective functioning of project governance mechanisms, coordination with partners and the preparation of exchanges with key stakeholders, under the supervision of the project management team and relevant component leads.
  • The position offers valuable exposure to international cooperation, programme governance, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management and the dissemination of results, within a European Union Global Gateway project.
  • The selected candidate will gradually take responsibility for specific workstreams while contributing to the quality, visibility and continuous improvement of the programme.

Key duties and responsibilities

Support to project activity implementation (45%)

  • Manage experts mobilised by the project, including contractual and logistical follow-up, coordination of missions and monitoring of deliverables, under the supervision of the technical leads;
  • Support technical component leads in implementing activities, notably by monitoring technical assistance and grants and coordinating with support functions;
  • Support the MEAL Officer in setting up and monitoring the project’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and knowledge management arrangements, including tracking indicators, results and implementation risks;
  • Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for the European Union, ensuring compliance with the donor’s formats, requirements and deadlines;
  • Support Expertise France’s internal financial and operational monitoring exercises in coordination with support functions and the project team.

Support to project governance and stakeholder engagement (35%)

  • Coordinate the organisation of programme governance bodies and meetings;
  • Prepare concept notes, presentations, minutes and other governance documents, and monitor the implementation of decisions;
  • Monitor implementing partners and their activities;
  • Contribute to the organisation of strategic programme events, including mid-term and closing events.

Communication and visibility (20%)

  • Support the implementation of the programme’s dissemination and visibility strategy;
  • Develop and update PSD Liberia’s communication and dissemination channels, including the Capacity4Dev platform;
  • Collect the data and content needed to produce visibility materials from the MEAL and technical teams;
  • Ensure compliance with European Union visibility requirements in communication materials produced by the project, implementing partners and grant beneficiaries.

Project or context description

Project background

Private Sector Development in Liberia (PSD Liberia) is a EUR 25 million project funded by the European Union under the Global Gateway strategy. Implemented over four years (2025–2029), it is jointly delivered by Expertise France and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The project aims to support the development of Liberia’s private sector and promote more inclusive and sustainable economic growth, with particular attention to women, young people and persons with disabilities. It is structured around three results:

  • Result 1 – Business environment: improve the regulatory framework and strengthen the capacity of public institutions to create an environment more conducive to business and investment.
  • Result 2 – Value chains: strengthen the competitiveness and productivity of the cassava, aquaculture and wood value chains and improve their access to domestic and international markets.
  • Result 3 – Employment and decent work: strengthen national stakeholders’ capacities to promote job creation and access to decent and inclusive employment, particularly for young people, women and persons with disabilities.

Expertise France is responsible for Results 1 and 2, while the ILO leads Result 3.

Expertise France opened its country office in Liberia in July 2026. It brings together support functions – administration, finance, logistics and procurement – to assist the Agency’s portfolio of projects in the country.

Why join PSD Liberia?

  • Work on a daily basis with European institutions, governments, private sector actors and institutional and implementing partners;
  • Gain hands-on experience in programme governance, project coordination and stakeholder relations;
  • Develop expertise in managing international programmes in a multicultural environment;
  • Deepen your knowledge of private sector development, business environments, agricultural value chains, gender and inclusion.

Required profile

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Candidate profile

  • Be no older than 28 (deployment must take place no later than the candidate’s 29th birthday);
  • Hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in international cooperation, political science, European affairs, economics, business, project management or another relevant discipline;
  • Have initial professional experience (internship or first job) in project management, international development or institutional relations;
  • Demonstrate strong interest in international development and a good understanding of private sector development dynamics;
  • Have excellent organisational and coordination skills, with close attention to detail;
  • Demonstrate analytical thinking and a results-oriented approach;
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders;
  • Be proficient in French and have an excellent command of English;
  • Be able to work in an international and multicultural environment;
  • Demonstrate teamwork, organisational skills, autonomy and personal integrity.

Additional information

Assignment conditions and application

  • The position is based in Expertise France’s Monrovia office for the full duration of the assignment.
  • Applications must include a CV and a cover letter.
  • Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the VIA scheme at the time of recruitment.

Deadline for application : 2026/11/15 12:45

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. 

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