Project Lead (Liberia) – National Position (Liberians Only)

DEPARTMENT: FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP — DATA, EVALUATION & LEARNING (DEL) UNIT
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA (WITH TRAVEL ACROSS ALL 15 COUNTIES)
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF DATA, EVALUATION & LEARNING (DEL)

POSITION STATUS: Pending Award

ELIGIBILITY: This is a national position open to Liberian citizens only.

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About Farsight Africa Group

Farsight Africa Group is a strategy, data, and implementation firm supporting governments, development partners, and multilateral institutions across Africa to strengthen service delivery, accountability, and public trust. Through our Data, Evaluation & Learning Unit, we design and execute rigorous research, national surveys, monitoring systems, and evidence-driven programs.
Our teams deliver complex fieldwork assignments and technical support for governments and international organizations across the continent, ensuring high-quality fieldwork, robust quality assurance, and actionable insights that drive policy and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale field operations and multi-team data collection activities.
• Oversee recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of field teams.
• Implement strong data quality assurance systems, including supervision, spot checks, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate planning, approvals, and engagement with government counterparts and partners.
• Ensure secure data handling, safeguarding compliance, and ethical field conduct.
• Manage logistics, timelines, weekly reporting, and problem resolution during implementation.
• Deliver clean datasets, documentation, and a comprehensive fieldwork report.
• Strengthen the capacity of government or partner teams through coaching and joint implementation.
• Represent Farsight in meetings, technical sessions, and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in education, social sciences, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• 7–10 years’ experience leading large-scale data collection or research operations.
• At least 5 years of strong field management and data quality assurance experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi-county and multi-team logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Preferred:

• Work experience in Liberia’s public sector, education sector, or development programs.
• Prior experience leading national surveys, enumerator teams, or large field operations.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Strong planning, logistics, and field coordination
• Data quality assurance and CAPI proficiency
• Ethical judgment, safeguarding, and data protection
• Stakeholder communication and problem-solving
• Ability to deliver under tight timelines and challenging field conditions

Why Join Farsight

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact national initiatives.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work culture that values initiative and innovation.
• Professional growth through hands-on leadership of complex operations.
• Competitive, performance-based compensation.

Farsight Africa Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all, regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, age, religion, or background.

How to apply

Send the following to jobs@farsightafrica.com with the subject line:
Application – Project Lead (Liberia)

• CV highlighting large-scale field management experience
• Cover letter outlining suitability and availability
• Evidence of similar assignments (e.g., large surveys, national evaluations, or major field operations)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.