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: 21-032-NR (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Field Assistant-Food Income and Market – FIM (x1)

Location: communities within Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Project Supervisor

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: fixed term (3months)

Job Purpose: This is a field-based position that requires collaborating and working very closely with the local communities, community structures, government authorities, private sector and local partners where applicable. Overall, the staff will be responsible for community mobilization, sensitization, education, training and coaching of individuals and groups of beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation and active participation in, ownership and sustainability of programme activities. Specifically, as an extension worker, the Field Assistant will be responsible for grassroots implementation of the programme in selected communities assigned to him or her within Grand Bassa or Rivercess county.

Responsibilities: Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans, identifying and timely requesting the resources required for effective implementation of programme activities; mobilise and organize communities to identify and analyse contextual social problems, challenges and opportunities through participatory research and demonstrations; support groups dynamics, including establishing farmer groups, CSLA/FSLA groups, and work with them to establish functional leadership structures; work with the communities and relevant local stakeholders to identify correct target groups in line with Concern’s global policies, and ensure their active participation in all stages of the programme cycle management and participatory learning; assists programme participants and their communities to identify and mobilize local resources and skills required for attainment of sustainable agriculture and behaviour change, with specific focus on increasing productivity of smallholder agriculture through farming as a business, climate-smart agriculture, prevention of postharvest losses, CSLAs/FSLAs, Agro-value chain development, as well as kitchen gardening activities for Mother Groups; in collaborations with the local government authorities, and local implementing partners where applicable, the Field Assistant will facilitate necessary trainings and empowerment of participants, with the support of other members from the programme team; collaborate with and support Systems/logistics to ensure successful, transparent and accountable distribution of gardening inputs, Community/Farmers Saving and Loans Associations kits and other inputs supplied by the programme.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ To be able to execute the roles responsibilities effectively, the position requires a minimum of Diploma from a recognized institution, with a bias in any of the programmatic areas (Agriculture, Livelihoods) or

∙ A first University degree in the relevant fields is preferred.

∙ At least 2 years of practical experience in implementing a community based donor-funded programmes with in Liberia with NGO(s) or government in rural areas.

∙ Practical knowledge of Agriculture, CSLA and farming as a business is essential.

∙ The ability to ride a motorcycle in remote and rough terrains, or the willingness to learn.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 21-022-NR Field Assistant-FIM 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 21-022-NR Field Assistant-FIM clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 21-022-NR Field Assistant-FIM

∙ 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 4:00 pm on Monday 27th September 2021.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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