IFAD-Project Implementation Unit
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Ministry of Agriculture Annex
University of Liberia Campus, Fendell
Post Title: Institutional Capacity Building Officer(1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator, IFAD-PIU Projects
Programme Management Unit (PMU),
Ministry of Agriculture
Primary Location: Lofa County
Start Date: December 1, 2019
Contract Period: One (1) year renewable
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Key results expected / major functional activities include:
Specifically, the Institutional Capacity Building Officer will:
• Be responsible for the coordination and implementation of all activities pertaining to the institutional capacity
building;
• Develop a capacity building plans;
• Provide guidance to NGOs/Service providers hired to implement the activities and oversee the overall process of
selection of target cooperatives and beneficiaries in close collaboration with the County authorities (County
Agriculture Coordinator, District Agriculture Officers, County administration, etc.);
• Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the Public sector at state level such as the
Ministry of Agriculture;
• Work closely with the M&E unit to monitor and evaluate programme capacity building activities;
• Draft TOR of Technical Assistance to support programme implementation as required;
• Contribute to the design of the overall training and equipment of CAC, DAOs and Cooperatives;
• Contribute to the drafting of periodic project progress reports at project level;
• Work in close collaboration with the PIU staff to develop the annual work plan and budget of projects.
• Undertake any other activities that may be assigned by the Procurement Specialist and Project Coordinator.
Competencies:
• Demonstrating Leadership: Leads by example; initiates and supports change;
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning culture;
• Problem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider
programme impact;
• Managing time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources;
• Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally.
Technical/Functional competencies
• Capable Team Builder able to foster and build team spirit, focus and engagement at all levels;
• Innovative Performer able to generate innovative solutions, assess risk, make decisions and accept consequences;
• Planner/organizer able to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure and high-energy environment; flexible and able
to multi-task;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
A degree in any of the following:
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Marketing
• Agribusiness
• Rural Development
• Social Sciences (Economics, Public Administration, etc.)
Experience:
• At least 5 years’ experience in working with Agribusiness organizations and cooperatives;
• Experience in Agricultural project development and management;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)

All Interested and qualified applicants should address their applications including letter of interest along with Curriculum
Vitae and copies of relevant Diplomas/Certificate to the below address via email: Kindly indicate in the email subject,
the Title of the position you are applying for.
Recruitment Team
IFAD Projects PIU
Programme Management Unit Ministry of Agriculture Email: ifadrecruit@moa.gov.lr or apply through the system below
Deadline for submission of Applications: October 31, 2019 at 5PM GMT
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY