VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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 the below post:

Job Code: 26-005-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Emergency Nutrition Coordinator (x1)

Location: Monrovia, Montserrado County

Reporting To: Programme Director

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: 8 months

Role Requirement: Based in Monrovia (with travel to community locations as required)

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 Emergency Nutrition Coordinator will provide senior technical leadership for the nutrition emergency in Liberia. The role focuses on coordinating and positioning Concern’s emergency nutrition response, strengthening external coordination and advocacy, and supporting fundraising efforts to mobilise resources for life-saving nutrition interventions. This is a time-bound role designed to enhance strategic leadership, visibility, quality, and resourcing for emergency nutrition programming rather than direct day-to-day project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Emergency Nutrition Response Coordination & Strategy

• Lead the development and coordination of Concern’s overall emergency nutrition response strategy, including scale-up plans based on emerging needs and assessments.

• Provide senior technical leadership on acute malnutrition prevention and treatment, including CMAM/IMAM, MIYCN-E, and rapid nutrition

assessments.• Ensure alignment of emergency nutrition programming with national guidelines, global standards (Sphere, CHS), and Concern’s technical approaches.

• Support field teams to maintain quality, coherence, and consistency across emergency nutrition interventions.

External Coordination, Representation & Influence

• Represent Concern in Nutrition coordination meetings, working groups, and other emergency coordination fora at national and sub-national levels.

• Maintain strong working relationships with government authorities, UN agencies, donors, and INGO partners.
• Contribute actively to joint response planning, analysis, and coordination mechanisms to improve overall emergency nutrition outcomes.
• Ensure consistency in Concern’s position as a credible and solutions-oriented lead actor in emergency nutrition.

Advocacy & Strategic Messaging

• Lead the articulation of clear, evidence-based nutrition advocacy messages linked to the evolving crisis.
• Support the development of advocacy briefs, key messages, talking points, and donor communications related to emergency nutrition.
• Ensure that programme data, assessments, and learning are translated into compelling narratives that influence policy, funding, and response priorities.

• Contribute to internal and external communications to raise the profile of nutrition needs and response gaps.

Fundraising & Proposal Development

• Provide senior technical leadership and inputs for emergency nutrition proposals, concept notes, and donor discussions.
• Work closely with the SMT, grants, and programme teams to support donor engagement and strategic fundraising efforts.
• Contribute to the development of response logframes, budgets, and theory of change for emergency nutrition funding opportunities.
• Support rapid adaptation of proposals and funding strategies as the context evolves.Internal Capacity, Quality & Learning
• Mentor and technically support nutrition managers and emergency programme staff to strengthen delivery and coordination.
• Promote adherence to Core Humanitarian Standards, safeguarding policies, and accountability commitments across emergency nutrition activities.

• Support learning and reflection to inform response adaptation and future emergency preparedness.
• Strengthen internal coordination between programmes, MEAL, operations, and senior management during the emergency response.

Experience & Qualification:

• Advanced degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field.
• Significant experience leading emergency nutrition responses in humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Strong technical expertise in acute malnutrition programming, including CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN-E.
• Demonstrated experience with donor engagement, proposal development, and technical leadership for fundraising.
• Proven ability to represent organisations effectively in coordination and advocacy fora.
• Strong analytical, communication, and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to work independently, strategically, and under pressure in rapidly changing contexts.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within nutrition clusters or inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
• Surge or rapid deployment experience in humanitarian emergencies.
• Familiarity with West African or similar operating contexts.Competencies:
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlighted in bold in bold):

Managing Yourself

Planning and decision-making

Leadership

Creativity and innovation

Communication and working with others

Influence, advocacy and networking

Delivering results

Change

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 26-005-NH Emergency Nutrition Coordinator 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 26-005-NH Emergency Nutrition Coordinator clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• JOB CODE 26-005-NH Emergency Nutrition Coordinator
• 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 Sunday 31st May 2026.

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.