Organizational Descriptions

Founded in 2001, Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA) is a Liberian nonprofit organization with a network of development professionals working to promote prosperity, reduce extreme poverty, and strengthen peace and stability in Liberia and West Africa broadly. VOSIEDA’s work focuses on saving the planet and fighting extreme poverty among women, youth, children, and other excluded groups. We advance community solutions to address development challenges and empower local people to care for nature

that sustains all lives.

VOSIEDA works across six signature programs to empower and support local communities to promote sustainable development to end extreme poverty, its root causes, and consequences in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Basin region, including 1). Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, 2) Food Security & Livelihoods Enhancement, 3) Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, 4) Media & Civic Society Strengthening 5). Governance & Social Accountability, 6). Advocacy & Social Sustainability.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in training events/activities with respect to sustainable land use deforestation-free cocoa and rice farming.

smart agriculture, etc.

• Shall provide technical guidance on improved conservation methods and sustainable-land use practices.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination of

field activities.

• Provide training in agro-forestry, Coca nursery preparation, seed production and establish rural agro-based markets to supply climate-resilient cocoa and rice seed varieties to targeted farmers.
• Work with farmers to support Remote Rural Areas and increase farm productivity while reducing deforestation through Farmer Field Schools and other activities to build farm capacity.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in General Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, or a related natural sciences field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in implementation and program delivery, around climate-smart agriculture, forestry, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and community-based development planning is required.

VOSIEDA Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated result-based management capabilities with an ability to manage activity budgets and human resources.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively in support of program implementation.
• Knowledge of extension work.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential.
• Demonstrated result-based management capabilities with an ability to implement field activities.
• Excellent communication, networking, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in the field with rural communities and local government authorities for potentially extended periods.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• VOSIEDA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• If you need help, please contact: info@vosieda.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or reviewed.
• VOSIEDA seeks gender and geographical diversity in its staff and consultants.
• Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates must submit a motivation letter, updated CV, academic credentials, and three reference letters via email to info@vosieda.org by June 19th, 2025. Include the position and your name in the email subject line. False information will result in disqualification, and incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

All applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please contact us at: info@vosieda.org