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: 24-019-RH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Programme Director (x1)

Location: Monrovia, Montserrado County

Reporting To: Country Director

Responsible For: The Programme Director will be responsible for the Livelihoods Programme Coordinator, the Health Programme Coordinator, the MEAL Coordinator and the Business Development and Knowledge Capitalisation Lead. They will support a change management process transitioning to implementing with Liberian NGOs and cascading budget holder status in the team over the life of the Country Strategy and their contract.

Contract duration: Fixed term (2 years)

About Concern:

Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, 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 are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.

Job Purpose: An exciting role in the Concern Liberia team that will drive on with the transition to locally led development and robustly integrating climate change into all programmes. The purpose of the Programme Director role is to ensure quality implementation of all of Concern’s programmes in country and the effective development of new projects and programmes. To contribute to the strategic direction of the country programme, as a key member of the Country Management Team (CMT), and to deputise for the Country Director when required.

Key Responsibilities Summary:

To lead the implementation of the programme objectives in the Country Strategic Plan and to ensure that programming meets high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through Concern Worldwide’s Programme Cycle Management System (PCMS).

To ensure all work is carried out in line with organisation policies including safeguarding and protection, the Core Humanitarian Standard and equality, diversity and inclusion.

To work with the Country Management team to develop and maintain a funding strategy to ensure future funding streams are identified and developed.

To lead the development of a partnership strategy and partnership agreements for the country programmes and oversee and support the work of Concern Liberia’s national implementing partners.

To develop national level networks relevant to increasing Concern’s learning and provide for potential funding/consortium work and joint advocacy efforts.

Develop a mentoring and skills development plan for the country team and ensure all HR policies are understood and implemented by the team. To ensure efficient and effective use of resources and plan and manage programme budgets as approved, with the support of the Country Finance Coordinator and Programme Coordinators.

To oversee implementation of emergency response programmes as required.

To demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion and to role model a positive safeguarding ethos. To actively participate in any emergency response as and when required.

Competencies

As this is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. 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.

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.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture or other related discipline, or equivalent years of professional experience.

∙ Experience in working with national NGOs on implementation. Change management experience.

∙ Significant proven and demonstrable experience of working in an overseas context.

∙ Demonstrable leadership ability, preferably with experience of working at country management level.

∙ Experience of programme development, programme management and participatory planning methodologies, ideally, but not limited to the areas of nutrition, health, social protection, food security, climate change adaptation.

∙ Experience with emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction strategies.

∙ Experience of leading proposal development processes.

∙ Experience of managing donor relationships.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 24-019-RH Programme Director 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 24-019-RH Programme Director clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 24-019-RH Programme Director

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 6 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 Saturday 13th July 2024.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) 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 Concern 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 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 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 Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

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.