The Position

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee the progress of the feasibility study, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Address any issues or roadblocks that arise during the study process.

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders involved in the feasibility study.
• Address concerns and provide updates to maintain stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
• Liaise with IECD and targeted study participants on a regular basis, providing proactive communication and engagement.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings, interviews, and workshops as required.
• Manage all logistics related to the study in coordination with Mercy Corps Liberia Operations Department.
• Maintain effective communication to ensure all parties are informed and engaged.

• Work closely with the Mercy Corps TraQ team to align on study goals and methodologies.
• Share findings and insights to support the team’s objectives and initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and prepare for all meetings and engagements related to the feasibility study.
• Develop agendas, prepare materials, and ensure all logistical arrangements are in place.

• Coordinate with external consultants to integrate their expertise into the feasibility study.
• Manage a team of enumerators hired to collect data for the feasibility study.

• Oversee consultant deliverables, ensuring they meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Manage consultant payments in coordination with the Mercy Corps Liberia Finance Department.

• Thoroughly review and analyze documents related to the feasibility study.
• Develop tools and frameworks to conduct the feasibility study.
• Assess the relevance, accuracy, and completeness of the provided information.
• Draft comprehensive and clear project reports based on study findings.

• Ensure reports are well-structured, evidence-based, and aligned with study objectives.
• Maintain organized records on Sharepoint of all project-related documents and communications.
• Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for team members and stakeholders.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of study outputs.
• Review and validate data and findings to support robust decision-making.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• At least 5 years of experience working in international development programmes, preferably in Africa and working on youth issues.
• University degree in relevant field.
• Demonstrated coordination experience, preferably on an AFD feasibility study.
• Extensive experience conducting research, evaluations, developing tools, analyzing data and synthesizing findings for reporting.
• Successful track record in prepositioning, program design and proposal development in youth development programming.

• Proven ability to work productively with a wide variety of stakeholders to execute participatory processes and also meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.
• Familiarity with AFD rules and regulations.
• Experience in West Africa, preferably Liberia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French would be an added advantage, considering the donor and partner, but is not essential.