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: 26-003-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Livelihoods Officer (x1)

Location: Lofa County

Reporting To: Programme Manager-LIFE

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: 12 months

Role Requirement: Based in Lofa. Internal travel to project locations (possibility of travelling outside of Lofa 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: Concern Worldwide has been supporting the promotion of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Liberia through its livelihoods and food security

programming, particularly under the Livelihoods, Innovation, Food Security and Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Project funded by Irish Aid. Concern Worldwide works in

partnership with Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Irish Aid and Ministry of Agriculture Liberia. The Programme Officer will demonstrate expertise and

experience working on promoting climate-smart agriculture and improving rice productivity among smallholder farmers. The position is responsible for direct

implementation of community mobilization, trainings and direct liaison with local stakeholders at the field level including community leaders, and local government

representatives. S/he will develop activity plans and monitoring schedules for all program activities in their districts of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation:

• Support participatory identification, development and dissemination of best agronomic practices (BAP) using Climate Smart Approaches (CSA), including the

reduction of postharvest losses.

• Training farmers groups on identified agronomic practices and technologies, including establishing individual kitchen gardens, farm sites and demonstration

sites, and promote their adoption by households and communities in the programme areas.

• Responsible for initiation of CSLA activities, including supporting the groups to identify Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to reduce poverty levels.• Support the set-up and operationalisation of farmers’ cooperatives, management committees.
• Support the Program Manager to liaise with MOA staff in development of training modules.

Community Mobilization, Sensitization and Education

• Supervise field mobilization and organization of the communities to identify and analyse contextual problems, challenges and opportunities through

participatory demonstrations under guidance of the programme team.

• Assist programme participants, and their community structures and government authorities to identify and mobilize local resources and skills required for

attainment of sustainable development, with specific focus on the programme pillars

• In collaborations with the local government authorities, facilitate necessary trainings and capacity building efforts, with the support of the programme team.
• Support the Program Manager in identifying training packages that are relevant to the programme participants.

Mainstreaming Gender, HIV/AIDs, and other cross-cutting issues

• Support contextual analysis of gender, HIV/AIDs and environmental issues, and ensure that they are adequately mainstreamed in all programme activities.
• Undertake activities in line with the programme objectives, to promote sustainable behavioural change, as it relates to gender and environmental practices

that inhibit equitable and sustainable development of the communities.

Participatory Monitoring and Learning

• Ensure that programme participants, and their local structures actively participate in, and undertake monitoring activities in order to address real local needs.
• Ensure that best practices and success stories are documented and shared with communication officer.
• Undertake routine monitoring of programme inputs, activities and outputs to facilitate identification of implementation gaps and keep programme fit for

purpose.

Reporting and Accountability

• Prepare routine activity plans, budgets and reports as required by the programme.
• Ensure all work done with communities is carried out in a manner that is respectful and sensitive to local culture, community needs and gender equality.
• Keep and maintain up-to-date register of programme participants.
• Adhere to at all times to Concern’s global policies, guidelines and standards.
• Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc).
• Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
• Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country Director or the line manager.
• All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
• All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.
• Responsible for upholding and promoting Concern Liberia ’s environmental policies and strategies

Program Administration

• Support logistics and administrative arrangements for programme activities, trainings, meetings, travel, field visits, and programme events, including venue

preparation, participant coordination.

• Assist in preparing procurement, budget, and financial support documentation in line with organizational procedures. • Prepare procurement requests, payment requests, attendance sheets, fuel requests, and other operational documentation
• Ensure proper filing, documentation, and timely submission of programme and administrative records.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with local authorities, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Carry out additional operational and administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Programme Manager.

Experience & Qualification:

• To be able to execute those roles and responsibilities effectively and efficiently, the position requires a minimum of Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution.

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

• Practical knowledge of and implementation of agricultural programs with rural communities.
• Practical experience implementing the SRI methodology is an added advantage.
• A self-driven individual with less requirement for regular supervision. A self-starter.
• Ability to seamlessly integrate in a team.
• The ability to ride a motorcycle in remote and rough terrains, or the willingness to learn.

Other Skills and Competencies:

• Technical skills and competencies in implementing nutrition, health delivery, health promotion, including sanitation and hygiene activities.
• Community participatory appraisal and facilitation methods and tools.
• Flexibility to live and work in remote communities.
• Ability to work as a team with others, and with local stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
• An excellent understanding of the contextual issues surrounding gender, HIV/AIDs, environmental and socio-cultural practices in the programme areas.
• Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, and achieve targets under pressure and relatively complex work contexts.
• Basic computer skills, including hands-on use of the internet, Word and Excel packages.

Competencies:

• Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlighted in bold in bold):

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 26-003-NH Livelihoods Officer 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 26-003-NH Livelihoods Officer clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• JOB CODE 26-003-NH Livelihoods 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 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.