Liberia Agency for Community Development is an Liberian-based non-governmental, National, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of extreme poverty and hunger in Liberia. LACD is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: ESPT (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Agriculture Technician

Location: Rivercess County

Reporting To: Program Manager

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: Six (6) months, renewable based on performance and funding

Job Purpose:

The Agriculture Officer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising SRI rice production activities, providing technical support to farmers, and ensuring the adoption of best agronomic practices to improve productivity and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

1 Technical and Field Operations

• Plan and oversee SRI rice production activities in target communities.
• Train farmers, farmer groups, and cooperatives on SRI principles and practices, including:
  • Nursery establishment and seed selection
  • Transplanting techniques
  • Water management
  • Weed control (mechanical and manual)
  • Soil fertility and organic matter management
• Establish and manage demonstration plots for SRI rice production.
• Provide regular field supervision and on-site technical backstopping to farmers.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Program Manager and community leaders.
• Support the formation and strengthening of farmer groups and cooperatives engaged in rice production.
• Coordinate with extension staff and lead farmers for effective outreach.
• Work closely with LACD livelihood Officers and other field staff.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collect data on rice acreage, yield, input use, and farmer adoption rates.
• Monitor crop performance and identify production constraints.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and seasonal reports on activities, progress, challenges, and lessons learned.

Capacity Building and Sustainability

• Promote climate-smart and environmentally sustainable farming practices.
• Support farmers in post-harvest handling, storage, and basic value addition.
• Encourage youth and women participation in rice production activities.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure activities comply with LACD policies, national agriculture guidelines, and donor requirements.
• Promote accountability, community participation, and safeguarding principles.
• Identify challenges and propose practical solutions to improve program quality.

Deliverables

• Approved work plans and activity reports.
• Timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports.
• Training reports and attendance records.
• Documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Monthly update

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.
• At least 2–3 years of practical experience in rice production or agricultural extension.
• Knowledge and experience in SRI rice production is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with smallholder farmers and rural communities.
• Good communication and training

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong facilitation and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites.
• Knowledge of donor-funded project requirements is an asset.

Ethical Considerations

The Agriculture Officer must adhere to LACD’s code of conduct, safeguarding policy, gender equality, and protection principles at all times.

Performance Evaluation

Performance will be assessed based on achievement of assigned deliverable s, quality of work, compliance with organizational policies, and contribution to overall project objectives.

How to apply:

By email to: email address for receiving application lacdhrrecruiment@gmail.com/ adama.lacd@gmail.com with the JOB CODE ESPT clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.

By Hand to: HR Department, LACD, Symthe road, Old road

Sinkor, Liberia.

JOB CODE ESPT– Agriculture Officer clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• JOB CODE ESPT– Agriculture Officer
• 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 at least two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 pm on Monday February 12^th 2026.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Safeguarding at LACD: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

LACD has an organizational Code of Conduct (LACDCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of LACD staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the

day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with LACD’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with LACD will be expected to sign the LACD Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the LACD Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the LACD Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, LACD is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with LACD is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

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