Project Director

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Apply By: 06-02-2026

Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven, and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the U.S. Department of State in Liberia for day-to-day implementation and management matters and with the Pact global office.
  • Serve in ACHIEVE Liberia’s primary leadership role, coordinating among and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. Department of State and key stakeholders, including partners, government, civil society, and other implementers.
  • Provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
  • Oversee and work closely with the technical, MEL, and Finance/Ops/HR leads and other senior staff to ensure that ACHIEVE meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements.
  • Liaise closely with ACHIEVE and Pact global management, technical, and finance/operations teams to ensure that all project activities are compliant with USG rules and regulations and are consistent with Pact’s policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Oversee project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with the highest standards and requirements of the award, including ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact resources.
  • Represent ACHIEVE/Liberia in technical working groups and in planning, coordination, and performance review meetings.
  • Represent Pact legally before government officials and partners.
  • Provide supportive supervision to designated staff members.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in international development, global health, public health, or other professional experience requiring strong leadership and management capacities is required.
  • Graduate degree from an accredited university in the field of management, organizational leadership, international development, public or global health, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing diverse teams of professional
  • Demonstrated experience leading successful teams, achieving deliverables on time and within budget, and providing program financial oversight.
  • Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
  • Ability to travel within Liberia.

Source: https://careers-pactworld.icims.com/jobs/2395/project-director/job