AID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector)

The Private Sector Development Specialist sits in the Economic Policy and Private Sector Initiatives Team in the Economic Growth Office (EGO). The Specialist’s primary responsibility is to work on all issues pertaining to private sector development, including the policy and regulatory environment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the enabling environment for increased foreign and domestic investments and employment growth.

The Private Sector Development Specialist also provides expertise on value chain development, including in the Agricultural and Biodiversity sectors; entrepreneurship development, including innovations designed to move informal businesses into the formal economy; increasing access to finance, including mobile money schemes; supporting the Government of Liberia (GoL) on the potential development of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and improving partnerships with Concessionaires; and engaging the private sector across all sectors in which the Mission operates..

SUBMITTING AN OFFER :

Applications must be submitted electronically by email with the subject line VA-669-21-00005 – AID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector) [email protected]

Applicants may submit an application prior to the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3 mentioned above unless revised.

Qualified applicants must submit the following documents, or their applications will not be considered for this position:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, not to exceed 3 pages.

2. A minimum of three (3) professional references with telephone and email contacts, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. At least one reference provided should be a current or former supervisor.

3. A supplemental document with a written response to the Evaluation Factors.

Candidates who are applying for this position must fully meet the education requirement (graduated and degree and/or diploma already received) as specified. At the time of applications, candidates must also meet in full the work experience requirement. There is no exception to these requirements.

Short-listed candidates may be requested to provide educational documents such as transcripts for degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other pertinent documents as needed.

Any attachments provided via email must be compatible with Microsoft Word or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 25 MB. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Agency retains the right to cancel or amend the solicitation and associated actions at any stage of the recruitment process.

SELECTION PROCESS:

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. As part of the selection process, the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.