The Government of Liberia is seeking experienced professionals for two positions: 1 )Assistant Program Director and 2) Legal Advisor of the Infrastructure Implementation Unit (IIU) in the Ministry of Public Works (MPW).
The IIU is charged with implementing and managing infrastructure reconstruction in Liberia and is staffed with national and international specialists. The IIU will implement most of Liberia's growing donor funded infrastructure projects and will evolve into a full fledged Road Authority.The full time positions are located in Monrovia, Liberia.
Competitive / market salaries will be negotiable and financed by various stakeholders. Candidates must be proficient in English language, with excellent command in writing. The mode of engagement will be a performance based contract, with well defined outputs, renewable every two years.
To apply, please submit your resume and three references to iiu @ emansion.gov.lr with a copy to gpalsson @ worldbank.org, Deadline for applications is January 5,2009.
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Duties and Responsibilities.
The successful candidate will manage the IIU in implementing multidisciplinary and complex infrastructure projects in the transport sector specifically, as well as in water, energy, urban and agriculture sub-sectors. In addition, the Assistant Program Director will lead the Engineering Division of the IIU. This will include providing technical inputs to implement activities, conducting on-site inspections, and monitoring the work of contractors.
The Assistant Program Director will be accountable to the Program Director.
Qualifications and Experience.
Degree in civil engineering, transport economics, transport planning or similar fields. Minimum 10 years of proven experience managing large infrastructure asset management projects in developing countries. Management experience in developing countries, preferably in fragile states, will be an advantage.
LEGAL ADVISOR
Duties and Responsibilities.
Provide legal advice to MPW/IIU, including analysis and evaluation of legal documents, contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, regulations, and other policy documents. Provide contract management expertise by organizing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance to terms and conditions of contracts.
Qualifications and Experience.
Degree in Law (Juris Doctor). Five to seven years of work experience, including contract management, analysis, and review; monitoring and compliance. Project management and legal research and writing skills essential.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Republic of Liberia Career Opportunities
