Concern Worldwide is an Irish based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 21-012-NR (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Gender and Nutrition – Field Assistant (x1)

Location: Grand Bassa or Rivercess Counties

Reporting To: Gender Equality Officer

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: fixed term (6months)

Job Purpose: This is a field-based position that requires collaborating and working very closely with communities, the local Health facilities, Community Health Assistants, gender equality advocates, representatives of the Ministry Of Gender Children And Social Protection, and other community-based workers, community formal and informal structures, government authorities, private sector and local partners where applicable. Overall, the staff will be responsible for community orientation about the programmes, sensitization, mobilization, education, conducting training and/or learning sessions and coaching of individuals and groups of beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation and active participation in, ownership and sustainability of programme activities. Specifically, as an extension worker, the Field Assistant will be responsible for grass root implementation of the programme in selected communities assigned to him or her.

Responsibilities: Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans, identifying and timely requesting the resources required for effective implementation of programme activities, mobilise and organize communities, keeping into consideration contextual social problems, challenges and opportunities, identified through participatory research and demonstrations, support and encourage group’s dynamics, lliaise with community based health workers, gender advocates and/or volunteers and other relevant gender/nutrition actors at the community and district levels to support the screening and referral of noticeable GBV/SGBV or malnutrition cases to the nearest existing facilities, improve referral mechanisms for emergency medical cases, work with the communities and relevant local stakeholders to identify correct target groups in line with Concern’s global policies, and ensure their active participation in all stages of the programme cycle management and participatory learning, support and complement the multi-sectorial aspects of the program in assisting programme participants and their communities to achieve the programme objectives, in collaboration with the local government authorities, and local implementing partners where applicable, the Field Assistant will plan, organize and facilitate required trainings and/or learning sessions for the empowerment of participants at all levels, with the support of other members from the programme team when relevant, participate in research studies, analysis or surveys, particularly relating to intended program outcomes, ccollaborate with and support Systems/logistics to ensure successful, transparent and accountable procurement and distribution of needed inputs as implied in the program.

∙ Experience & Qualification:

∙ Diploma from a recognized institution, with a bias in the programmatic area (Nutrition or Gender) or a first University degree in the relevant fields is preferred

∙ At least 2 years of practical experience in implementing a community based donor-funded programmes within Liberia with NGO(s) or government in rural areas.

∙ Practical knowledge of gender equality programming is essential.

∙ The ability to ride a motorcycle in remote and rough terrains, or the willingness to learn.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 21-012-NR Gender & Nutrition – Field Assistant clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.Or apply through the system below.

By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 3rd Floor, Urey Compound, Congo Town, Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia. JOB CODE 21-012-NR Gender & Nutrition – Field Assistant clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 pm on Wednesday 7th June 2021.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.