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: 22-010-RH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Project Supervisor (x1)

Location: Rivercess County

Reporting To: Programme Manager

Responsible For: Field Assistants

Duration: Fixed-term (13/12/2022)

Job Purpose: This is a field-based position that requires collaborating and working very closely with the local communities, community structures, government authorities, private sector and local partners where applicable. Overall, the staff will be responsible for supervising activities and manage performance of FIM field assistants assigned under him or her. Support the field assistants in their roles of community mobilization, sensitization, education, training and coaching of individuals and groups of beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation and active participation in, ownership and sustainability of programme activities. The program is designed to promote sustainable agricultural practices linked to sound natural resource management, and adoption of sustainable behaviours in health and agriculture by vulnerable communities as broad safety net approaches against the social, health and economic shocks and stresses which underpin high levels of malnutrition.

Responsibilities: Work with the field assistants to prepare weekly activities plan, and with the Programme Managers to contribute to developing monthly activity plans, identifying and timely requesting the resources required for effective implementation of programme activities; work with the field assistants to mobilise and organize communities to identify and analyse contextual social problems, challenges and opportunities through participatory research and demonstrations; work with the field assistants to support groups’ dynamics, including establishing farmer groups, Mother Groups, CSLA/FSLA groups, and work with them to establish functional leadership structures; work with the communities and relevant local stakeholders to identify correct target groups in line with Concern’s global policies, and ensure their active participation in all stages of the programme cycle management and participatory learning; work with the field assistants to assists programme participants and their communities to identify and mobilize local resources and skills required for attainment of sustainable agriculture and behaviour change, with specific focus on increasing productivity of smallholder agriculture through farming as a business, climate-smart agriculture, prevention of postharvest losses, CSLAs/FSLAs, Agro-value chain development, as well as kitchen gardening activities for Mother Groups, fostering behaviour change; to be Concern’s point of

contact with the local government authorities, and local implementing partners where applicable, within geographical areas of responsibility; support the Field Assistant to facilitate necessary trainings and empowerment of participants, with the support of other members from the programme team; collaborate with and support Systems/logistics to ensure successful, transparent and accountable distribution of gardening inputs, Community/Farmers Saving and Loans Associations kits and other inputs supplied by the programme; supervise field mobilization and organization of communities to identify and analyse contextual problems, challenges and opportunities through participatory demonstrations under guidance of the programme team.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ BSc in Agriculture, Nutrition, Farm Economics or other relevant qualification from a recognized university. Diploma holders in the relevant disciplines, with more than 3years of practical experience will also be considered.

∙ At least three years of experience implementing community based donor funded programmes with a focus on nutrition sensitive agriculture, food security, farming as a business projects in Liberia with NGO(s) or government in rural areas

∙ The ability or willingness to learn how to ride a motorcycle.

∙ Basic computer skills, including hands-on use of the internet, Word and Excel packages

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 22-010-RH Project Supervisor 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 22-010-RH Project Supervisor clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 22-010-RH Project Supervisor

∙ 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 4:00 pm on Monday 7th March 2022.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.