Development Manager in Liberia

Duration

12 months

Country

Liberia

Locality

Gbarnga

Domain

Solidarity

Start date

2026-11-11

With :

Description

For 25 years, our international NGO has been supporting the social and economic integration of people in situations of extreme vulnerability in Africa, Asia, Haiti, and France. To fulfill its mission, Entrepreneurs du Monde creates and incubates local organizations until they become self-sufficient, drawing on four key areas of development: social microfinance, access to energy, support for the creation of very small businesses (VSBs)/professional integration, and agri-entrepreneurship.

The Liberia Program Manager oversees Entrepreneurs du Monde's activities in Liberia, including the General Manager of ELILI. This program aims to improve food security and climate resilience for rural populations in remote areas of the country, using EdM's social microfinance methodology already deployed in eight countries and benefiting over 150,000 people, including 871 women. The program combines financial services (savings and credit) and non-financial services (agricultural advisory services, training) for small-scale farmers.

Their mission is to ensure the achievement of operational objectives and social and financial performance indicators. They are also heavily involved in fundraising for the program, supporting the EdM team. They represent Entrepreneurs du Monde in Liberia.

Coordination/Collaboration: Rural Development Project Manager for Entrepreneurs du Monde

Missions

Train and supervise the general manager d'Elili (40%)

To train and support the director of ELILI in the operational, financial and social management of the program, as well as on EdM's social microfinance methodology
Ensure close monitoring of the program's activity and performance indicators
Supporting the director in decision-making and resolving difficulties encountered in the field
Provide daily supervision to the general manager

Provide technical support to the program teams on the social microfinance methodology (20%)

Conduct regular field visits to verify the proper application of EdM's social microfinance methodology
Organize ongoing training and refresher sessions on methodology for local teams
If necessary, support the adaptation of management tools and procedures to Liberian specificities, in conjunction with headquarters

Ensure compliance with financial procedures (20%)

Monitor compliance with EdM's financial and accounting procedures (accounting documents, monthly and annual closings)
Supporting the preparation of internal and external audits
Verify budget monitoring and cash management between agencies

Make a significant contribution to fundraising and partnership development (20%)

Develop the network of partners (technical, financial, operational) in Liberia
Contribute to the drafting of funding applications and calls for projects to French-speaking or English-speaking donors, as well as the drafting of reports after funding is obtained.
Prepare external communication materials (program sheet, life stories, etc.)

Profile

Expected profile

Experience in project management and team leadership, ideally in developing countries
Experience in the agricultural/agribusiness sector or in social microfinance is a plus, but not essential.
Autonomy, organizational skills, and a taste for fieldwork
Good management skills and administrative rigor
Fluent French and English

Mission conditions

Status: 1-year VSI (Voluntary Service Intervention), renewable
Mission based in Gbarnga, Liberia
Volunteer allowances: approximately €1,200 to €1,350 net of taxes
Health insurance and repatriation coverage