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.
• Train and coach volunteer Accelerated Learning facilitators including working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify
appropriate community members, train them on the curriculum and coach them to support boys and girls throughout the learning programme.
Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 25-003-NH (You must quote this code on your application)
Job Title: Education Officer (x1)
Location: District #: 1, Grand Bassa County
Reporting To: Programme Manager
Contract duration: Fixed Term (12 months)

Role Requirement: District #: 1, Based in Grand Bassa. Internal travel to project locations (possibility of travelling outside of Buchanan to other Counties).

About Concern: Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern’s vision, our mission, and our work are all defined by one goal –
ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. Our culture is values-driven and we
believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest behind First. We are committed to
ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and is enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.

Job Purpose: The Education Officer will work under the supervision of the THRIVE programme Manager. S/he will be mainly responsible for coordinating,
facilitating and monitoring implementation of outcome four of the multisector program through capacity building, networking, partnership and
participation of the communities. S/he will work in partnership with communities and other sector Officers, to monitor and support the implementation
of community-based education activities including non-formal, accelerated learning in 10 of the THRIVE supported communities.

Responsibilities:
Community Empowerment & Training
• Support 10 target communities in the establishment and monitoring of community-based solutions to school access and community-based study
clubs.
• Provide support to Health and Nutrition Officers in the roll out and monitoring of Caregiver Engagement and Family Literacy sessions through
established Mothers and Fathers groups in 10 target communities.
• Support community level transition planning and monitoring for children completing accelerated learning.
Network & Linkage
• Engage with community members and leaders to identify appropriate safe spaces and enrol out of school children into the Accelerated Learning
programme in 8 target communities.
• Engage with County Education Officials as appropriate.
Technical Support and Facilitation
• In collaboration with M&E staff, regularly monitor attendance and learning outcomes including through the Early Grades Reading Assessment.
• Within this role, promote and help ensure adherence/compliance with Concern Worldwide’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies (including
Programme Participant Protection, Child & vulnerable adult Safeguarding, Anti-Trafficking policies), Conflict of Interest Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy,
and Modern Slavery Transparency Statement.
• Within this role, promote and help ensure accountability to programme participants and wider communities in line with Concern Worldwide’s
commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles and ensure high ethical standards throughout programme
implementation.
Planning and Reporting
• Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and reports on her/his activities and submit to her/his supervisor.
• Collects basic information from the community, document local practices that are best performing to the local conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all donor requirements and regulations.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all work done in the field is carried out in a manner that is respectful and sensitive to local culture, community needs and gender equality.
• To adhere, at all times, to policies and guidelines set down by Concern.
• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager.
Experience & Qualification:
• Bachelor’s or equivalent qualification in Education.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience such as teaching or field experience in community-based education projects in an NGO working
directly with communities.
• Strong planning, analysis and writing skills.
• Strong experience working with children, youth, and local communities.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of child-centred and accelerated education.
• Experience in training delivery and facilitation.
• Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English.
• Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites.
Desirable:
• Experience engaging with county level Education authorities.
• Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.
• Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

Competencies:
Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas:
Managing Yourself: Planning and decision-making
Individual leadership: Creativity and innovation
Communication and working with others: Influence, advocacy and networking
Delivering results: Change

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. Concern reserves the right to interview and select the chosen candidate before closing date for receipt of applications, so early application is strongly recommended.
If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance – for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment -please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.

How to apply:
By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 25-003-NH Education Officer (1x) 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 25-003-NH Education Officer (1x) clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:
• JOB CODE 25-003-NH Education Officer (1x) 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 5 pm on Monday 14th July 2025.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Important information:
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisations, and
the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to
sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct,
candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct
themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and
children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited
by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background
checking.

During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously
and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.

Concern Worldwide 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.