BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized people in extremely poor, conflict-prone, and post-disaster settings. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC has reached more than 100 million people across 11 countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. BRAC Liberia has operated in this country since 2008, implementing social development programs across 12 counties and 51 branches, implementing six programs: Agriculture and Food Security (AFS), Youth Empowerment, Ultra-Poor Graduation, Education, Health, and Microfinance.

The AFSL program aims to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition in Liberia through developing the capacity of smallholder farmers on climate-smart agriculture practices, to build resilience while developing nutrition-sensitive agriculture and strengthening the market systems of small and medium entrepreneurs. The AFSL program has reached approximately 312,500 people and enabled 62,500 agriculture, poultry, and livestock SHFs to increase their income and resilience and improve their nutrition outcomes.

BRAC Liberia is in collaboration with UNDP, FDA, and the EU, is implementing the LEH GO GREEN project in Gbarpolu, Grand Capemount, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, and River Gee counties. The project aims to conserve biodiversity in Liberia’s protected areas by promoting sustainable livelihoods in surrounding communities.

BRAC Liberia is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the position of Area Coordinator to support the attainment of the LEH GO GREEN project goals and objectives by providing field-level support as appropriate.

Purpose

The Program Assistant (PA) will organize and lead field-level activities and provide dedicated training and technical support to farmer groups. The PAs will primarily select and supervise respective community service providers (CSPs), selection of agro-entrepreneurs, linking farmers groups to traders, processors, etc. The Field Assistants report to the Area Coordinator. This position will be based at the county/district level.

Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Primary selection of farmer groups for crops, livestock, honey production, agro-entrepreneurs, and Community Service Providers (CSPs)
• Identify the local cropping patterns within the selected communities
• Facilitate farmers’ training at the community level
• Establish well-developed group plots for the dissemination of climate-smart agriculture and good agricultural practices to enhance farm yields and income for local farmers
• Organize different programs (i.e., meetings, workshops, and training as per instruction of the supervisor
• Conduct farmers’ site visits to provide extension advisory services
• Coordinate with local government, NGOs, and other development partners in the agriculture sector
• Supervise distribution inputs by CSPs and make requisitions as and when required
• Prepare and submit a weekly report to the Area Coordinator
• Carry out other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the management.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Act as the key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment at the community level
• Read, understand, practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do the same

Education and Experience:

• Diploma/associate degree in general agriculture or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in climate-smart agriculture, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, poultry/livestock program implementation, market linkage, Village Saving and Loan Association (VSLA), preferably in an NGO
• Proven experience in identifying agricultural (agriculture, poultry, livestock) honey production and marketing-related problems for smallholder crop and livestock farmers, conducting different levels of market surveys.
• Proven experience working with other partner NGOs in establishing effective linkages with different inputs/service providers, the private sector actors, and the government
• Proven experience in training facilitation
• Knowledge and experience working with EU funded project preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Facilitate technical support to smallholder farmers, CSPs and other value chain actors.
• Significant exposure to agriculture, livestock, honey production, VSLA and development programs in Liberia.
• Proven track record of working with farmer organizations/cooperatives and challenging field locations (both rural and urban).
• Computer skills: MS Office.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands.
• Familiarity with BRAC’s work relative to livelihood and food security.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven, and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience, and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most. Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to bimcf.liberia@brac.net

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail, and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration, with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.netcopying their immediate line manager. Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 25th January, 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer.” Nationals are encouraged to apply!