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 six interns for the below positions:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED WOMEN APPLICANTS ONLY

Job CODE: 24-002-NRI (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Climate Change Intern (x1)

Location: Buchanan, Grand Bassa County

Duration: Six Months

Main duties & responsibilities:

Keep track of current Environment and Climate change trends and affairs in Liberia and Support the FSL in documenting learning and best practices; Support National Implementing Partners and Livelihood staff on addressing recommendations in the Climate Change Adaptation Plans for Liberia in the 12 targeted communities; Assist in the drafting of reports and organization of meetings/ workshops; Work closely with staff to support organisation workshops and trainings and facilitate required trainings and/or learning sessions; Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans in-line with monthly plans of the Livelihood teams; Work closely with programmes’ field based staff to conduct learning sessions with Lead Farmers, Smallholder Farmers, CSLA groups and Mothers groups who are practicing Climate Smart Agricultural approaches; Receive a specific training on an area relevant to the role

Experience & Qualification:

∙ An undergraduate degree attained within the last two years in a relevant field

∙ Strong interest in use of innovative technology and tools for development cooperation programmes and systems

∙ Strong interest in working in rural areas and sensitivity to the needs of the extreme poor

∙ Willingness to learn and a respectful attitude

∙ Commitment to Concern’s work

∙ Voluntary work undertaken in the past

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 24-002-NRI Climate Change Intern clearly in the SUBJECT LINE. By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 24-002-NRI Climate Change Intern clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 24-002-NRI Climate Change Intern

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

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 2 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

Names and addresses of two (2) referees with professional e-mail addresses