Liberia
Ministry of Health
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field
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• 2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience in training or strengthening capacity in monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
An interest in building partnership with NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
Experience in conducting field research or surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data for program evaluation.
The Volunteer will be posted in a regional capital and live in a self-contained apartment or house with a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area. Housing may not have consistent running water or electricity, but it will include a bathroom with a western-style toilet that requires manual flushing and a shower for bucket bathing.
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Support M&E frameworks implementation that aligns with national policies.
Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Encourage community participation in M&E activities to foster ownership.
Facilitate training sessions for the effective use of the health information system.
Train health workers and district health teams on M&E methodologies.
Foster partnerships with other non-governmental organizations to share best practices.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth engagement and leadership development, and hygiene promotion clubs.
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with county health teams. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Liberia will equip you with Liberian English resources, and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain a deeper insight into West African development challenges and solutions.
Build advanced skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting—essential for global development, policy, and program management careers.
Experience traditional dishes like palm butter and jollof rice, and appreciate Liberia’s unique historical ties to America.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
