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: 24-007-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Programme Manager – THRIVE (1X)

Location: Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Health Programme Coordinator

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: Fixed Term

Job Purpose: The new 3- year integrated programme (2023/2027) called Transforming Households for Increased Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE) Programme. The Programme Manager will need to demonstrate expertise and experience working on integrated programming (Livelihood, WASH Health & Nutrition) for impact. The role is a Buchanan office based position that requires working very closely with the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Ministry of Health (MOH), WASH Commission, national or local Agri-Businesses/private sector Strategic local NGO partners, and overseeing the Concern Programme Officers. The role will involve frequent travel to programme areas in District 1, Grand Bassa County and providing feedback to the program officers and coordinators. The THRIVE Programme will be managed by a Programme Coordinator but day to day implementation, planning, joint monitoring with local authorities will be led by the Programme Manager. The THRIVE programme is aiming to improve the economic development and food security situation for rural communities in District 1, Grand Bassa County. The successful candidate will have experience of: implementing integrated programming, market system strengthening at all levels and ensuring strong working relationship with the MOA, MOH and key sectors in the counties.

Programme Design:

Taking lead in the development THRIVE programme annual and detailed implementation plan, the plan should set up the Programme Officers for preparing detailed activity concept notes. Critical to the success of the THRIVE programme is Starting with high standards when engaging with Local authorities. In Year 1 quarterly joint monitoring of activities at community level are required. A comprehensive plan for the package of supports needs to be prepared in detail. Developing effective linkages with MOA, MOH and other key sectors, County Leadership, strategic networks and partners.

Programme Implementation:

Bring agriculture programming expertise to the programme implementation. When something is not working take the initiative to begin a discussion. Demonstrate an understanding of how to strengthen the food system in Liberia. Propose solutions and changes to the programme when there are lessons learned as implementation is underway. Oversee day-to-day planning, design and operations of project/ technical teams to ensure effective project implementation at the field levels. Additionally prepare and share weekly movement plans with transport sector in relations to planned activities.

Support good financial management practices and budget management, for example proactively prepare and share weekly and monthly cash projections with the finance team. Prepare and share annual procurement plans with Logistics team, and update these on a timely basis. Participate in the procurement processes bringing

the agriculture programming expertise to bear for example in machinery selection. Prepare and share monthly, quarterly and annual activities plans and reports including putting these up on the Grant Management System including presentation of the programme activities. Support the PC in preparing complete, accurate and realistic budgets for donor proposals and as part of Concern’s internal budget procedures, ensuring that all direct and indirect costs are fully and accurately budgeted. Support the PC in monitoring monthly management accounts reports to ensure that expenditure is being accurately recorded and to avoid unacceptable variances. Support the PC in preparing monthly reports on expenditures against budgets, and in explaining any observed variances. Integrate and mainstream cross-cutting themes; Equality and especially nutrition, gender, HIV and AIDS, climate change, and environmental protection in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Again when there is an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone take that opportunity.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Support the design of a feasible and digital MEAL Plan in collaboration with the PC and MEAL team. Oversee the Strategic local implementing partners and the Concern Programme Officers in collecting regular programme monitoring information using the digital data gathering devices. Ensure that ill-equipped/ poorly trained staff are supported to get the training needed pro-actively from the MEAL team. Prepare internal and external reports (such as narrative reports, HMIS data reports) within agreed deadlines using CWW and donor formats, as required. Use the programme data gathered to inform quarterly joint monitoring sessions and review what the data is telling the team with the local implementing partners and Concern Programme Officers. The aim is that the LIFE programme is adapting based on needs each year. Undertaking regular joint field visits with local authorities with the aim to observing implementation of activities, support staff in implementation; assess progress towards change and expected results and give feedback. Demonstrate your commitment to accountability, CRM and safeguarding at all times, lead on the sharing of these critical messages at every level. In collaboration with the MEAL team, ensure documentation of learnings and use results to adapt program design as needed.

Capacity Building:

Provide needs-based training for Concern staff and implementing partners, which will enable the teams to work effectively and efficiently. Be proactive and make suggestions for training packages based on. Work closely with MoA/MoH to identify and rollout targeting trainings in line with MoA/MOH and Concern training modules and protocols. Develop training documents and organise training sessions for staff in consultation with other sectors (MEAL, Systems and Finance).

Coordination, Networking, Advocacy and Representation.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders – including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organisations and other Concern sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination. Represent Concern during visits by donor agencies, Ministries responsible for Health, Gender, Education and Agriculture, UN agencies partners and other stakeholders as advised by the Program Coordinator. Support county coordination platforms and attend county level health and nutrition coordination meetings and other meetings/workshops related to the health and nutrition program. Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate. Coordinate the gathering of information from micro level in line with Concern’s Advocacy agenda, organise such information into a format appropriate for advocacy purposes. Ensuring Concern participates alongside other Civil Society Organisations or takes lead in organising international days in line with Concern’s work at community level.

Others:

Participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP) and other Concern initiatives.

Take active measures to address equality issues, particularly promoting the advancement of the careers of women in the team and any pro-active ideas you have relating to gender, in programme as well as operational (eg HR) activities. Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the programme and enabling staff, beneficiary and other stakeholder participation at all stages of the project cycle. Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc). Be a loud champion of these! 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 CD, PD or line manager.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Food Security or other relevant qualifications acquired from recognized universities. ∙ At least 4 years practical experience working on agriculture or WASH including Health and Nutrition programmes.

∙ At least 2 years of experience working to support local authorities

∙ At least 2 years of experience working to support the development of local agri-businesses/ and or knowledge on farming as a business to prospective entrepreneurs.

∙ Experience working with Small Holder Farmers and running a farm is a strong advantage.

∙ Experience of agri-processing and market systems development is a strong advantage.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 24-007-NH Programme Manager-THRIVE 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 24-007-NH Programme Manager-THRIVE clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 24-007-NH Programme Manager-THRIVE

∙ 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 Saturday 27th January 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.