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

Job Code: 001-LIFE (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Health and Nutrition Officer (1)
Organization: Liberia Agency for Community Development (LACD)
Duty Station: Base either in District #3, Grand Bassa county and Rivercess County.
Reports To: Program Manager
Duration: Fixed term, renewable based on performance and funding
Type of Contract: Full-time / Project-based

Purpose of the Position

The Health and Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of health and nutrition activities in line with LACD’s project objectives, national health policies, and donor requirements. The officer will work closely with communities, local health authorities, and partner organizations to improve maternal, infant, and child health and nutrition outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Plan, implement, and coordinate health and nutrition activities in assigned project areas.
• Support community-based health and nutrition interventions, including maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN), growth monitoring, and health promotion.
• Facilitate nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and community awareness campaigns.
• Support integration of health and nutrition components with other sectors (WASH, food security, protection).
• Regular follow up and outreach on exclusive breast feeding and complimentary feeding practices.
• Strengthen animators/CHV/CHA health facilities coordination
• Introduce the production of bio-fortified food crops as part of kitchen promotion
• Train and support mothers to include bio-fortified food as part of the recipe for complementary food
• Work with private sectors producing nutritious foods for children under 5 and lactating mothers (SAPPIMAH, LEO Nutrition, HP Muti line)
• Introduce and promote fortification of processed agricultural products with nutritious supplements
• Conduct regular campaigning on appropriate dietary diversity for mother and children

Coordination and Collaboration

• Liaise with County Health Teams (CHTs), health facilities, community health assistants (CHAs), and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant health and nutrition coordination meetings at county and community levels.
• Strengthen partnerships with local leaders, community-based organizations, and volunteers.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collect, verify, and analyze health and nutrition data using approved tools.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Support assessments, baseline/endline surveys, and monitoring visits.

Capacity Building

• Train and mentor community volunteers, CHAs, and peer educators on health and nutrition topics.
• Support capacity building of community structures to sustain health and nutrition interventions.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure activities comply with LACD policies, national health 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.
• Updated health and nutrition monitoring data.
• Documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Monthly update

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in health and nutrition programming, preferably with NGOs.
• Knowledge of Liberia’s health system and community health structures.
• Experience working in rural or hard-to-reach communities.
• Strong data collection, reporting, and communication skills.

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

Performance Evaluation

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

How to apply:

By email to: lacdcommunitydevlopment1@gmail.com /adama.lacd@gmail.com with the Health & Nutrition Officer clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.

By Hand to: HR Department, Liberia Agency for Community Development, Smythe Road, Old Road Sinkor, Monrovia clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• Health & Nutrition 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 two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 pm on Friday 13^th February 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 organisational 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 organisation, 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 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.