Why Choose PEPP?

Many graduates have strong academic knowledge but limited opportunities to gain practical experience. PEPP addresses this gap through a structured six-month program that enables participants to work alongside experienced consultants on real assignments while strengthening their technical and professional skills.

 

PEPP also serves as one of PERT Consultancy's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by contributing to youth development and Liberia's human capital while strengthening the firm's technical capacity, professional network, and long-term sustainability.

 

 

What Participants Gain

Participants benefit from:

• Hands-on experience on real consulting assignments across multiple sectors;

• Structured training in Strategic Planning, Project Design and Proposal Writing, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Professional Report Writing, and Work Readiness;

• Individual mentoring and coaching from experienced consultants;

• Applied project assignments following each training module to reinforce learning and build professional portfolios;

• Exposure to modern consulting tools and digital M&E systems;

• A monthly professional development stipend;

• Professional networking opportunities;

• A Certificate of Completion;

• Membership in the PEPP Alumni & Associate Network; and

• Consideration for future employment opportunities with PERT Consultancy and recommendations to partner organizations based on outstanding performance.

 

Our Approach

PEPP combines structured learning with practical consulting experience through five integrated components.

 

Structured Professional Training – Participants receive interactive training through presentations, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, practical exercises, and experience sharing.

 

Practical Consulting Experience – Participants work alongside experienced consultants on real assignments involving research, evaluations, strategic planning, proposal development, project management, data collection and analysis, report writing, training, and other consulting services.

 

Applied Learning Projects –Each training module concludes with a practical project assignment that reinforces learning and enables participants to apply their knowledge to real-world development challenges while building a professional portfolio.

 

Professional Mentoring and Coaching – Participants receive continuous mentoring, constructive feedback, and career guidance from experienced consultants throughout the program.

 

Career Development and Workplace Readiness – Participants strengthen their communication, presentation, report writing, teamwork, leadership, workplace ethics, and career planning skills to prepare for successful careers in development consulting.

 

Together, these components equip participants with the knowledge, practical experience, and professional confidence required to succeed in today's development sector.

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Who Can Apply?

PEPP is designed for motivated graduates and early-career professionals who aspire to build careers in development consulting.

 

Applicants should:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;

• Have no more than two years of relevant professional experience;

• Be between 18 and 35 years of age;

• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills;

• Possess good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;

• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;

• Show a commitment to learning, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and hard work; and

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in monitoring and evaluation, research, planning, project management, or other development-related fields.

 

Prior experience in monitoring and evaluation is not required. PEPP seeks individuals with strong learning potential, professionalism, integrity, and a passion for contributing to Liberia's development.

 

Qualified female candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Our Selection Process

Admission to PEPP is competitive and merit-based. The program seeks individuals with strong learning potential, analytical ability, communication and presentation skills, professionalism, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

 

The selection process includes:

• Application screening;

• Written assessment;

• Individual presentation (for shortlisted candidates); and

• Panel interview (for shortlisted candidates).
   

Applicants who successfully complete the written assessment are shortlisted for the presentation and interview. Final selection is based on candidates' overall performance in the presentation and interview.

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PEPP Alumni & Associate Network

Graduation from PEPP marks the beginning of a long-term professional relationship with PERT Consultancy.

 

Graduates automatically become members of the PEPP Alumni & Associate Network, a nationwide community of emerging development professionals committed to continuous learning, professional collaboration, and national capacity development.

 

The network brings together graduates of PEPP, PERT's earlier internship initiatives, and the USAID DELTA Internship Program implemented by PERT Consultancy. Together, they form a growing network of emerging professionals who continue to engage with PERT through professional learning, networking, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to support consulting assignments as associates, based on organizational needs and demonstrated performance.

 

Join the Next Cohort

We recruit a new cohort of participants periodically based on program needs.

 

Watch this page and follow PERT Consultancy's social media platforms for announcements of the next PEPP cohort. Each vacancy announcement provides detailed information on eligibility requirements, program dates, application procedures, and submission deadlines.

 

Whether your career goal is to work in government, the United Nations, development partners, NGOs, consulting, research, or other development-related fields, PEPP will help you build the knowledge, skills, and professional experience to succeed. We encourage you to apply when applications for the next PEPP cohort open.