MARYLAND OIL PALM PLANTATION MOPP)

GBOLOBO, PLEEBO/SODOKEN DISTRICT

MARYLAND COUNTY, LIBERIA

The Maryland Oil Palm Plantation is involved in the production and processing of oil palm,
operating in Maryland County, Liberia, West Africa requires the services of the following:
Position : Sustainable Development Manager (Ref #: SD-01-MOPP/SD)
Number Needed : One (1)
Classification : Senior Manager
Report Line : Managing Director
Duty Station : MOPP Central Office, Pleebo, Maryland County
Duration : Indefinite (but begins with ninety days probationary period
Vacancy Type : Internal/External
Mission
The incumbent coordinates and harmonizes MOPP’s Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)
approach and other initiatives related to SIFCA Group’s Sustainable Development Strategy.
Purpose
Main Purpose 1: Lead the ISO 9001 certification process of MOPP as the Project Manager
(30%)
Main activities
• Follow the ISO 9001 certification schedule.
• Write and propose the Quality policy, the Quality objectives to the GM/COO
• Support and mobilize process owners.
• Plan and monitor quality audits in consultation with internal audit Department
• Plan and implement management reviews.
• Write meeting minutes. / Animate the quality communication plan.
• Being the main Quality point of contact for our customers and in particular for SIPH
• Monitor the customer satisfaction surveys, customers complaints and the related
improvements
• Train employees and contractors
• Follow-up implementation of action plans, their effectiveness and propose any
improvement needed

Main Purpose 2: Ensure the effectiveness of MOPP Sustainable Development Policy
implementation according to SIFCA SD Strategy (25%)
Main activities
 Organize a Sustainable Development work plan and budget;
 Propose and implement technical solutions in compliance with national and international
Sustainable Development standards
 Identify implementation difficulties for preventive or corrective actions;
 Monitor and share good Sustainable Development practices;
 Disseminate the objectives of the Sustainable Development policy;
 Managing the reporting system to the Holding according to field realities and propose to
organize a specific audit,
Main Purpose 3: Ensure MOPP SD team development by training and coaching (25%)
Main activities
 Contribute to the establishment of SD team related to MOPP activities,
 Coordinate and monitor MOPP's action plans progress
 Study with MOPP operational departments, budget issues related to teams responsibilities
and functions
 Make a monthly and quarterly report on the SD activities undertaken
 Disseminate standards, laws and regulations for implementation
 Check legal and regulatory compliance
Main Purpose 4: Guarantee MOPP sustainable development approach by various action
plans Implementation (25%)
Main activities
 Ensure the certification of any agricultural sustainability certification system
 Guarantee awareness and information for MOPP employees and stakeholders on
sustainable development issues, in particular by sharing experiences and disseminating
good practices in Sustainable Development;
 Make a benchmark of the actions carried out in the other subsidiaries of SIFCA group;
 Coordinate with internal communication the actions to be implemented to communicate
on CRC/MOPP's Sustainable Development policy and actions plans;
 Contribute to identification of technical expertise needs and tools and staff training.
Main Purpose 5: Ensure a good relationship between MOPP and Communities,
administration authorities and NGOs (20%)
Main activities

 Support and advise MOPP on various operational departments on communities and
public relation issues,
– Mastery of QHSE & SD technical standards;

 Ensure implementation of a training plan on FPIC process to MOPP Management Team,
 Hold periodic meetings on the progress of communities and public relation actions plans
with the Management Team,
 Produce a Sustainable Development report including CSR indicators and community
projects to address the issues of good governance and transparency of decision makers
and other partners.
 Technical Knowledge and Skills
– Good knowledge of specific tools and regulations in the field of Sustainable
Development;
– Good knowledge of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR);
– Knowledge of communication bases and media;
– Knowledge of communication techniques (printing, audiovisual, database,
documentaries, multimedia, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, In design,
…);
– Mastery of QHSE & SD technical standards;
– Knowledge of the English language.
 Behavioural Competencies
– To have a spirit of analysis and synthesis;
– Ability to listen and communicate;
– Be able to work as a team, drive a team spirit;
– Be dynamic and autonomous;
– Have a sense of responsibility and a relational ease;
– Have a sense of responsibility and a relational ease;

– Have a taste for mobility in order to be able to easily and most often travel within the
Group's subsidiaries.
 High Proficiency in Computer
o Microsoft Excel
o Prepare reports
o Work in Microsoft Word
o Work in Microsoft Power Point
 TEAM WORK
o Good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team
o Have the ability to coordinate and instruct team members.

Qualifications
o Bachelor Degree Science in Sustainable Development Area or OHSE
o High fluency in written and spoken in English
o Ability to plan , organize and train Staff
o Able to instructions and supervise implementation to such fully
o In-depth knowledge of procedures and methods in the maintenance of sustainable
development.
o Have the ability to work alone (to be an autonomous)
o Able to work under pressure in meeting deadline when required
o Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures

EXPERIENCE
5 years in similar position in Sustainable Development area or OHSE
All interested applicants are asked to address a cover letter of application and attach an updated
CV along with all necessary backup credentials to the Human Resources Department of
Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP). Please include three Professional References with email
addresses and contact numbers. Absolutely, no Religious Leader reference(s) will be accepted.
Please clearly include the position and reference number at the back of the envelope and hand
deliver same to the Security Guard on duty at the main gate of Mopp Central Office Gbolobo,
Maryland County Liberia on or before November 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM. You can also apply to the
below email address:
belinegh4u@gmail.com with cc to tarleetozoe11@yahoo.com

Or apply through the system below.