Technical Lead - The National Study on Trafficking in-Persons Liberia

DI - Democracy International

Monrovia, Liberia

Democracy International (DI) is seeking a Technical Lead for the anticipated IDLO-funded National Study on Trafficking in-Persons in Liberia. This study seeks to generate an evidence base on the prevalence, patterns, and causes of TIP, with emphasis on domestic labor exploitation, child labor, and other emerging forms of trafficking. The results will inform policy reforms, strengthen institutional responses, and enhance victim-centered approaches to address TIP in Liberia.

The Technical Lead will be responsible for guiding the research methodology, overseeing data collection and analysis, and ensuring high-quality deliverables, including a final study report and an abridged version for policy and programming use. The assignment is anticipated to begin in April 2025 and conclude by November 2025, pending final approval and funding by IDLO.

This is an in-person, full-time, key personnel position located in Monrovia, Liberia and is contingent upon award.

Essential Job Duties:

The position’s responsibilities will include:

Programmatic

Provide overall technical support for the design and implementation of the national TIP study, ensuring alignment with IDLO’s objectives and methodological standards;
Coordinate and conduct nationwide data collection across Liberia’s 15 counties, with special emphasis on border areas and vulnerable populations;
Develop and maintain strong relationships with IDLO, the Liberian government, and local stakeholders;
Ensure timely delivery of activity inputs, deliverables and reports;
Develop regular reports and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of the contract with IDLO and with internal reporting requirements;
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of work plans, MEL plans, and reports;
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to activity partners, grantees, and beneficiaries.

Administrative

Continue to build DI’s dynamic local team;
Liaise regularly with IDLO, local staff and partners, STTAs, and DI’s Home Office to ensure that deadlines are met and high-quality deliverables are completed and submitted in a timely manner; and
Support relationships with local partners and government, civil society representatives, and international donor representatives.

Secondary Job Duties:

Contribute to ongoing DI business development efforts around the world.

Qualifications:

Should hold an advanced university degree (preferably Ph.D.) in law, migration studies, social development, public policy and other relevant fields;
Should have at least 10 years’ professional experience in rule of law, social research; and experience in conducting surveys broadly relating to governance, political public opinion, and social and economic trends in communities;
Experience conducting similar assessments in post conflict and developing country contexts; prior experience in Liberia or Sub-Saharan Africa is a distinct advantage;
Understanding of rule of law, social justice, access to justice, institutional and systems strengthening, security sector reform, and accountability;
Recent (past 5 years) and longstanding (at least 10 years) experience designing and implementing social science research, including the use of focus group discussions and key informant interviews;
Strong track record of working with national and international development organizations in Liberia is an advantage;
Ability to travel globally and within Liberia, with travel throughout all 15 counties;
Strong professional written English communication skills are required.