With funding from the Irish Aid through the Concern Worldwide-Liberia under its Livelihoods, Innovation, Food Security, and Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Programme, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) is seeking a qualified Liberian to occupy the vacant positions in her upcoming food security project “Strengthening food and nutrition security through livestock promotion in Grand Bassa County, Liberia” conforming to the job description below of the position. The project is geared toward providing improved market systems for diverse and nutritious crops and livestock (poultry), and increased agricultural production and on-farm processing for smallholder and subsistence farmers, agriculture cooperatives, and women and youth groups in rural communities of Grand Bassa County.
About SHED
SHED, formerly Finn Church Aid is a Liberian organization established as a national office following FCA’s ten (10) years of work in Liberia. We are a right based organization working in four thematic areas: right livelihoods, right peace, right quality education, and Watsan. Our head office is located Rehab Junction, Opposite Calvary Chapel School. SHED’s action is guided by international human rights standards and principles. As a right based actor, SHED facilitates dialogues and peace building between the right-holders and duty bearers to address root causes of conflict.
JOB/POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: | Agriculture Field Officer |
Supervisor/Reports to: | Programme Director |
Position Description: | New |
Deadline for Submission: | May 05, 2024 |
Duty Station: | Grand Bassa County |
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) is responsible for coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all agricultural activities within his/her respective assigned areas in accordance with the best practices of the project. The agricultural activities will mainly focus on crop and poultry productions, including animal and plant nutrition. The AFO is also responsible to provide technical support to project beneficiaries/participants on crop production, poultry rearing, and their nutritional benefits, including the provision of agricultural related trainings at the field level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ CREDENTIALS:
HOW TO APPLY:
A letter explaining your suitability for the role of no more than one page, and CV, as well as contact details for three referees (including latest, or current employer) should be addressed to and sent by email only to the address of SHED:
Ms. Mosetta Nyema, Administrative Assistant- SHED
Email mosetta.nyema@shed-liberia.org
All applications must be received by 17:00, Friday May 17, 2024. Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the “subject” section of your email and your letter of motivation as well. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kindly note that, due to the high volume of responses, only short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview, which will also include proficiency tests. Women are highly encouraged to apply.