IFAD-Project Implementation Unit
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Ministry of Agriculture Annex
University of Liberia Campus, Fendell
Post Title: Tree Crop Officer(1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator, IFAD-PIU Projects
Programme Management Unit (PMU),

Ministry of Agriculture
Primary Location: Lofa County
Start Date: December 1, 2019
Contract Period: One (1) year renewable
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Key results expected / major functional activities include:
Specifically, the Tree Crops Officer will:
• Provide up-to-date professional advice to ensure the Programme implements profitable and sustainable tree crop
activities for the benefit of smallholder farmers;
• Provide or coordinate institutional and operational support to tree crops service providers and farmers to facilitate
rehabilitation and tree crop production;
• Provide tree crop related technical expertise to field missions at all stages of the programme/project cycle (design,
implementation, completion);
• Work closely with the Agronomist and Farmer Field School Officer (FFSO) to coordinate and supervise the
agronomic aspects of all tree crops under the projects;
• Liaise with the Agronomist and FFSO with any other stakeholder such as seed companies, agro-dealers (distributors
and sub distributors), equipment suppliers, cocoa/coffee buyers, and cocoa/coffee exporters to foster a value chain
approach;
• Contribute to the design of the overall distribution scheme of improved planting material and tools;
• Supervise and coordinate the distribution scheme of improved planting material and tools;
• Work with the service providers in charge of implementing the activities;
• Facilitate the promotion and dissemination of sustainable agricultural practices through the FFS approach;
• Work closely with the M&E Unit and other project team to draft periodic project progress reports;
• Work closely with other project team members, especially M&E unit to develop the Annual Work Plan and Budget;
• Ensure that knowledge exchange activities are prioritized appropriately and reflect the projects’ strategy and
objectives in collaboration with the FFSO and Capacity Building Officer;
• Participate in policy formulation by Government on issues that affect tree crop production, value addition and
marketing;
• In collaboration with Tree Crop Officer and IPs, organize farmers into crop-based groups and train them their
application for various certifications: e.g. Organic, fair trade, Rain Forest Alliance, global gap etc.;
• Perform other related duties as may be requested by the Project Manager.

Competencies
• Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influence.
• Demonstrating Leadership: Leads by example; initiates and supports change.
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning culture.
• Focusing on clients: Contributes to a client-focused culture.
• Problem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate
impact.
• Managing time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources.
• Team Work: Fosters a cohesive team environment; able to foster and build team spirit focus and engagement at
all levels.
• Communicating and negotiating: Acquires and uses a wide range of communication styles and skills.
• Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally.
Technical/Functional competencies
• Effective Negotiator and Communicator with proven ability to build and nurture contacts among mainstream
media. Ability to work effectively with others to meet mutual goals; build networks, listen and communicate
effectively to engage others.
• Innovative Performer able to generate innovative solutions, assess risk, make decisions and accept consequences.
• Leader able to combine strong management, organizational and leadership skills with insight, seeking continual
improvement and collaborative engagement within the team; able to achieve results through motivating people and
influencing partners.
• Planner/organizer able to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure and high-energy environment; flexible and able
to multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills.
Qualification and Experience:
• Bachelor degree in General Agriculture, Agronomy or closely related discipline (a Master Degree will be an added
advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience including at least 2 years in implementation of agricultural productivity
enhancement projects, especially related to tree crops.
• Knowledge in participatory approaches, gender mainstreaming and Farmers Field School approach will be
appreciated.
• Proven record in the field of project implementation of productivity enhancement projects; and Good writing skills
and computer literacy are required.

All Interested and qualified applicants should address their applications including letter of interest along with Curriculum
Vitae and copies of relevant Diplomas/Certificate to the below address via email: Kindly indicate in the email subject,
the Title of the position you are applying for.
Recruitment Team
IFAD Projects PIU
Programme Management Unit Ministry of Agriculture Email: ifadrecruit@moa.gov.lr or apply through the system below
Deadline for submission of Applications: October 31, 2019 at 5PM GMT
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY