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:

Contract duration: Fixed Term

Role Requirement: Based in Buchanan. Internal travel to project locations (possibility of travelling outside of Buchanan 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: The Programme Coordinator is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating integrated programmes to ensure high-quality, timely, accountable, and impactful delivery. The position provides strategic direction, strengthens programme performance, supports effective programme management systems, and provides leadership and supervision to Programme Managers. The role promotes a results-driven culture, ensures efficient resource use, and contributes to programme growth and external engagement. The Programme Coordinator reports to the Programme Director and directly manages Programme Managers.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a strategic and results-oriented leader with proven experience managing complex, integrated programmes and leading multidisciplinary teams. They demonstrate strong decision-making, sound judgement, and the ability to translate strategy into effective programme delivery while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:

Programme Management:

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of integrated programmes across WASH, Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Education to ensure alignment, coherence, and maximum impact.
• Act on behalf of the Programme Director on programme coordination matters when delegated, ensuring continuity of leadership and effective programme oversight.
• Oversee programme delivery to ensure activities are implemented on time, within scope and budget, and in line with agreed quality standards.
• Ensure programme implementation is guided by organisational programme quality standards, evidence, and learning, working closely with the Programme Quality and Development Coordinator and MEAL team to strengthen programme performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, MEAL, and Programme Quality teams to ensure timely, efficient, and well supported programme implementation.
• Lead programme performance management through regular review of programme performance data, adaptive management, and timely decision making to address implementation challenges and improve results.
• Promote documentation and sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to strengthen programme quality and organisational learning
• 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

Capacity Strengthening

• Assess capacity gaps across programme teams and implement targeted development plans to strengthen programme leadership and technical capacity.
• Provide targeted support to Programme Managers to strengthen leadership capacity, technical effectiveness, and programme delivery performance.
• Promote staff development through training, learning opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and knowledge-sharing across teams and programme areas.

People Management

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to Programme Managers to ensure effective team performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and performance improvement planning as needed.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture that promotes accountability and results.
• Support staff wellbeing, motivation, and professional growth, including succession planning and team development.
• Ensure effective communication, coordination, and timely resolution of performance or conduct issues in line with organisational policies.

Programme Development and Strategic Support

• Support programme design, expansion, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Contribute to evidence-based proposals, concept notes, and programme documentation.
• Contribute to donor engagement through strategic programme updates, timely information sharing, and coordination with Programme Managers and senior management.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programme quality, learning, and sustainability.
• Ensure implementation experience, lessons learned, and evidence from ongoing programmes inform programme design, proposal development, and strategic planning. Budget Management
• Oversee programme budgets across sectors and grants to ensure effective resource management.
• Monitor programme expenditure trends, budget utilisation, and forecasts, and work with Programme Managers and Finance to ensure timely and efficient use of donor resources.
• Support Programme Managers in budget and procurement planning, monitoring, forecasting, and expenditure control.
• Review budget performance (budget vs actual) and facilitate timely corrective actions to address variances.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organisational financial requirements.
• Promote cost-effective programming, value for money, and responsible use of resources.

External Representation

• Represent Concern in relevant sector coordination mechanisms, government forums, donor meetings, technical working groups, and other stakeholder platforms to maintain effective engagement and promote programme priorities.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships that support programme quality, sustainability, and impact.
• Promote organisational visibility, advocate for programme priorities, and serve as a key liaison between programme teams and external stakeholders.

Role Requirements Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Project Management, Public Health, Agriculture, Education, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive programme management experience in humanitarian and/or development settings.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing senior programme staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing integrated, multi-sector programmes involving multiple technical areas.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with proven ability to supervise and develop teams.
• Strong project cycle management skills.
• Experience managing complex budgets and donor-funded programmes (Irish Aid, EU, USAID, etc).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and representation skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within programme areas.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Climate Finance or Market Systems Development experience.
• Experience working in Liberia or West Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development and resource mobilization.
• Experience managing consortium or multi-donor programmes.
• Knowledge of institutional donor requirements.
• Experience in localisation and partnership approaches.

Competencies Technical

• Programme Cycle Management
• Budget and Financial Management
• Results-Based Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
• Risk Management
• Donor Compliance and Grant Management
• Partnership Management
• Adaptive Management
• Operational Planning
• People Leadership and Performance Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Management.
• Proposal Development Competencies:

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas:

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. Concern reserves the right to interview and select the chosen candidate before closing date for receipt of applications, so early application is strongly recommended.

If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance – for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment – please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 26-011-RH Programme Coordinator (1x) 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 Razzouk Bros Sharp Showroom, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 26-011-RH Programme Coordinator (1x) clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• JOB CODE 26-011-RH Programme Coordinator (1x) 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 14^th August 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.