Technical Sector Officer -Livelihood (Livestock) Zwedru Region (Liberia Nationals Only)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable
  • Job type:
    Full time fix term
  • Posted:
    8 hours ago
  • Category:
    Livelihoods
  • Deadline:
    September 18, 2026

BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture, food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million people in 7 countries in Africa by 2027.

Purpose

Provide overall technical leadership and guidance to Branches, PAs, BMs, and Regional Managers to ensure quality and timely implementation of livestock and AIM activities. Routinely supervise PAs, BMs, CALPs on livestock interventions while strengthening staff capacity and service delivery. Support the development and facilitation of technical training modules and provide field-level support during cost sharing, group sessions, and home visits. Coordinate with MIS/IT teams to ensure accurate and timely BInsight reporting and support preparation of budgets, concept notes, reports, and program documents. Coordinate with government institutions, technical agencies, and service providers to strengthen program implementation and technical partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance and capacity-building to BMs, field staff, participants, and community groups on livestock production, management, housing, feeding, breeding, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Support the identification, verification, procurement, and distribution of quality livestock and related inputs in line with AIM standards and approved plans.
  • Conduct and support livestock readiness assessments, participant orientation, asset selection, and household livestock development planning.
  • Monitor livestock distribution, survival, growth, productivity, and utilization, and ensure timely follow-up and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Health Division, CALPs, vendors, and other technical partners to strengthen livestock health and extension services for program participants.
  • Support the establishment and strengthening of livestock-related business opportunities and market linkages for AIM participants.
  • Conduct regular field visits, household monitoring, coaching, and technical demonstrations to improve livestock management practices.
  • Ensure proper application of livestock treatment, vaccination, biosecurity, animal welfare, and disease reporting protocols.
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of Community Agriculture Livestock Promoters (CALPs) and other community-based livestock service providers.
  • Maintain accurate livestock records, distribution data, monitoring tools, and participant asset tracking information.
  • Prepare timely technical reports, success stories, lessons learned, and recommendations for program improvement.
  • Identify implementation challenges, risks, and opportunities and provide practical solutions to improve livestock outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with AIM safeguarding, accountability, gender, inclusion.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Experience:

  • At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in livestock development, agricultural extension, livelihood programming, or community-based livestock projects.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Livestock Production, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Practical knowledge of smallholder livestock production, animal health, livestock markets, and farmer/community training.
  • Experience working with NGOs, development programs, youth/women livelihood initiatives, or community-based organizations is an advantage.
  • Strong skills in field monitoring, training, reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to travel extensively to project communities and work effectively with rural participants and community structures.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Candidates are recommended to email their Resume and Cover Letter to bimcf.liberia@brac.net

Application deadline: 18th September, 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer” Nationals are encouraged to apply!

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