Country Coordinator – Liberia

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Country Coordinator for Liberia to lead the implementation of the I-Youth 2.0 Project. This senior position provides strategic, technical, operational and administrative leadership to advance youth agribusiness development across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the I-Youth 2.0 Project in Liberia.
• Prepare and implement annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans and project schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise all technical interventions, ensuring integration of capacity building, enterprise development, workforce development, digital transformation, M&E and communication.
• Lead and manage the country project team, including field coordinators, ensuring performance management and staff development.
• Engage with national and sub‑national government bodies, development partners, private sector, financial institutions, research and educational institutions, and civil society.
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships to support project sustainability, investment and scaling.
• Oversee the establishment and operational performance of Agribusiness Parks and enterprise incubation initiatives.
• Represent the project nationally and promote youth employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable agribusiness.

Required profile

Required skills