Explore the National Port Authority’s reporting structure, including executive reporting groups, divisions, departments and units.
Explore the departments and operational units responsible for administering Liberia’s national port system.
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Provides legal counsel to the Authority and supports lawful, commercially sound management of Liberia’s ports. The department advises management and operational units on legislation, contracts, concessions, regulatory obligations, disputes and institutional decisions that carry legal risk.
The Planning, Research, and Economic Development is responsible for leading NPA’s strategic planning, research, and economic development efforts to optimize port operations, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. This department is very instrumental in shaping the long-term vision and strategy for Liberia’s ports, aligning the NPA’s objectives with national and regional economic priorities, and ensuring that NPA is a central player in the modernization of Liberia's maritime sector. The Executive Director, who is the HEAD of the department, will manage a team responsible for planning, research, and policy development, ensuring that all projects and initiatives are data-driven, forward-thinking, and aligned with NPA’s mission to enhance operational excellence and competitiveness. This ED will collaborate with high-level stakeholders both within the government and the private sector, as well as regional and international maritime organizations, to ensure that Liberia’s ports remain competitive in an increasingly globalized economy.
Coordinates NPA’s formal relationships with Government institutions, international partners and intergovernmental stakeholders. It supports protocol, institutional representation, cooperation agreements and follow-up on matters that require cross-government or international coordination.
Manages the Authority’s public communication, media relations and institutional reputation. The department communicates verified information about NPA operations, projects, services and public-interest activities while supporting transparent engagement with stakeholders.
Supports coordination of port-state, maritime-safety and environmental compliance matters that affect vessels and port operations. The function works with relevant national authorities and port stakeholders to strengthen safe, compliant and environmentally responsible operations.
Provides independent assurance on governance, internal controls, risk management and use of Authority resources. The department evaluates whether financial, operational and administrative controls are designed and operating effectively and follows up agreed corrective actions.
Coordinates acquisition of goods, works and services needed for NPA operations and development programs. The department supports transparent procurement planning, competitive sourcing, contract formation and records management in line with applicable public-procurement requirements.
Coordinates administrative handling of claims involving the Authority, port users, contractors, cargo, property or operational incidents. The department supports timely fact-finding, documentation, assessment and referral of claims for legal, financial or management action.
Manages the Authority’s core people-management processes and supports a capable, accountable and properly administered workforce. The department covers workforce planning, recruitment, employee records, performance, labor relations, benefits administration and HR policy.
Manages NPA-owned land, buildings and property interests to support operations, revenue generation and long-term asset stewardship. The department coordinates property records, occupancy, leases, inspections and use of Authority real estate.
Coordinates staff learning, competency development and professional training across the Authority. The department supports technical, safety, managerial and administrative capacity building aligned with operational needs and institutional priorities.
Supports efficient movement, supply coordination and automation of internal operational processes. The department helps connect logistics requirements with workflow improvement, equipment support and process digitisation so that services can be delivered more reliably.
Serves as a principal service interface between NPA and port users, customers and prospective partners. The department helps users navigate NPA services, resolves service issues and provides structured feedback to management on customer experience.
Manages the Authority’s vehicle fleet and internal transport support. The department coordinates vehicle allocation, maintenance, fuel control, driver administration and transport records to support safe and cost-effective movement of personnel and materials.
Provides central administrative and records-management support to the Authority. The function promotes orderly document control, institutional memory, correspondence management and reliable access to official records.
Leads occupational health, safety and environmental management across NPA workplaces and port operations. The department supports hazard control, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, environmental compliance and continual improvement of HSE performance.
Plans, operates and protects the digital systems, networks and technology services used by the Authority. The department supports reliable connectivity, cybersecurity, business applications, end-user services, data protection and technology-enabled modernization.
Promotes gender equality, accessibility and social inclusion within NPA programs, employment practices and stakeholder engagement. The unit supports inclusive policy implementation and helps ensure that institutional initiatives consider the needs of women, persons with disabilities and other groups that may face barriers.
Monitors institutional performance and concession arrangements to help ensure that commitments, service standards and development objectives are being delivered. The department combines performance tracking with structured oversight of concessionaire obligations and related operational indicators.
Coordinates the safe and efficient use of harbor areas and core port-operational interfaces. The department supports berth, harbor and waterfront management, operational coordination and the maintenance of navigable and serviceable port environments.
Provides engineering and technical support for NPA infrastructure, facilities and equipment. The department helps plan, inspect, maintain and improve civil, electrical, mechanical and other technical assets required for reliable port operations.
Coordinates management and reporting across NPA’s port locations so that operational, administrative and service standards are implemented consistently. The function links local port management with headquarters while preserving attention to the specific operating needs of each port.
Supports safe vessel navigation and movement within NPA-controlled port waters through pilotage and professional marine coordination. The department applies local harbor knowledge to vessel arrivals, departures, berthing, unberthing and other controlled movements.
Supports administration and welfare-related matters concerning seafaring personnel engaged in NPA marine operations. The department helps maintain appropriate personnel records, assignments, competency information and operational readiness for marine crews under the Authority’s responsibility.
Provides law-enforcement and protective-security support within NPA port areas. The department helps protect people, cargo, vessels, infrastructure and Authority property while supporting access control, incident response and coordination with national security agencies.
Coordinates port-facility security measures required under the International Ship and Port Facility Security framework for applicable NPA facilities. The department supports security assessments, approved plans, access controls, drills and liaison necessary to maintain proportionate maritime-security measures.
Provides fire prevention, preparedness and emergency-response capability for NPA facilities and port operations. The department helps protect life, cargo, vessels, buildings and critical infrastructure from fire and related emergencies.
Conducts or coordinates fact-finding into security incidents, losses, suspected misconduct and other matters assigned for formal investigation. The function supports evidence preservation, objective reporting and appropriate referral for administrative, legal or law-enforcement action.
Coordinates preparation, control and monitoring of the Authority’s approved budgets. The unit helps align financial resources with strategic and operational priorities and provides management with timely information on budget performance.
Administers authorized expenditure processing and supports financial control over payments made by the Authority. The unit checks documentation, coding, approvals and budget availability before transactions proceed through the payment process.
Administers payroll processing and related employee-payment controls for the Authority. The unit works closely with Human Resources to ensure that authorized salary and deduction information is processed accurately and supported by appropriate records.
Coordinates recording, control and reconciliation of income due to or received by the Authority. The unit supports accurate recognition of port-service, property, concession and other revenues and helps management monitor collections and outstanding balances.
Supports timely financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting, statutory and internal financial-control requirements. The unit consolidates financial information, monitors reporting obligations and supports audit and assurance processes.
Administers approved low-value cash transactions under controlled petty-cash procedures. The unit maintains custody, documentation, replenishment and reconciliation controls to ensure small operational expenditures are properly authorized and recorded.
Manages receipt, custody, storage and issue of materials and supplies held for NPA operations. The function supports inventory accuracy, stock availability, asset protection and orderly warehouse practices.
News, institutional announcements, public notices and official documents from the National Port Authority.
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The National Port Authority has engaged port users and stakeholders ahead of the rollout of an automated port access system and a new occupational…
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NPA received recognition for high-level performance in the Government of Liberia’s 2025 PMCS appraisal cycle.
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