Operations Officer

RECOVERY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR LIBERIAN INFORMAL

SECTOR EMPLOYMENT (REALISE) PROJECT

Capitol Bye Pass, Old Maternity Center, 1st Floor

Monrovia-Liberia

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR OPERATIONS OFFICER (LOCAL HIRE)

REFERENCE NO: LR-LACE-480238-CS-INDV

PROJECT ID: (P174417)

BACKGROUND

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received funding from the World Bank to implement the Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment (REALISE) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to income-earning opportunities for the vulnerable in the informal sector in response to crises, expand income and livelihood support to poor and food insecure households, and improve efficiency in managing social protection programs in Liberia. The REALISE project comprises of six components namely and is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS), Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), and the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).

To ensure proper coordination of implementation and achievement of the project objectives, the Project Implementing Institutions need the services of an individual consultant to fill in the position below.

Position: Operations Officer

Location: Based in Monrovia with possibility to travel to all 15 counties

Duration: This assignment is expected to run for 12 months with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Objectives of the Assignments

The overall objective of this assignment is to support the proper coordination and smooth implementation of various activities under the REALISE project in compliance with all safeguards and operational protocols/procedures of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Operations Officer will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and be responsible for delivering on the following:

• Ensure PMT oversight and focus on core tasks, implementation timelines, processes, and deliverables to maximize the productivity and efficiency of the Project staff.

• Oversee operational activities by keeping informed about operational functions, supporting the monitoring of staff performance, and ensuring compliance with audits and operational processes, regulations, and procedures of the project.

• Ensure that operational activities are executed within the allotted budget and timelines.

• Support program leads in the development of annual work plans and budget specific to their programs and consolidates these into the global work plan and budget for the project

• Support the Safeguard Officers with the setup of Grievance Redress Mechanisms to address complaints or grievances received from beneficiaries and key stakeholders

• Receive delivery of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for the project implementation and release them to targeted end-users or field staff as required; etc.

Shortlisting Criteria

The Operations Officer must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (Political Science, International Relations, Project Management, Business/Public Administration) or related fields, with at least five (5) years of related professional work experience; or a master’s degree in social sciences (Political Science, International Relations, Project Management, Business/Public Administration) or related fields, with at least three (3) years of related professional experience;

• Experience working with international organizations (World Bank, AfDB, AU, EU, etc.) is required;

• Computer literacy, with proficiency MS Windows & MS Office Suite is required;

• A strong background in providing similar support in Project implementation is a major advantage;

Please follow the link below to access the Terms of Reference for more information: https://realise.liberiasp.gov.lr/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TOR_Operations_Officer.pdf

Only the most qualified applicant will be contacted for interview.

Applicable Guidelines

The Applicable regulation for this recruitment is: World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrows dated July 2016, revised February 2025. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14 of these Guidelines, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Interested persons may obtain further information at the address given below.

How to apply for this position

Interested candidates should address application letters including CVs and relevant educational credentials to the Office of the Project Coordinator, REALISE Project, Old Maternity Building, Capitol Bye Pass, Monrovia, and submit either in person or through email to [email protected] and cc: [email protected]. Kindly use the title of the position applying for as subject of the email. All applicants are required to include at least 3 referees in their submission. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 15, 2025.

For further information, please email us at: [email protected] and cc: [email protected].