IFAD-Project Implementation Unit
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Ministry of Agriculture Annex
University of Liberia Campus, Fendell
Post Title: Young Professional (14 Positions)
Reports to: Tree Crop Officer, IFAD TCEP-II Project
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 Young Professional will:
• Conduct regular visits to smallholder cocoa farmers, assist in identifying and solving their problems, explain new
technological options, and encourage farmers to test and compare these options with their current practices, and
promote the exchange and dissemination of information among farmers;
• Undertake educational activities in the form of meetings, campaigns, demonstrations, field days, training sessions
and exhibitions.
• Keep abreast of current recommendations and findings related to farm production by maintaining continuous
contact with the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI).
• Provide feedback to the research system about farmers’ problems which need solutions.
• Motivate farmers to accept new and improved technologies / methods of production.
• Encourage a change in mind set of traditional farmers.
• Promote and support the adoption of improved, high yielding cocoa varieties introduced in the county by the project.
• Raise awareness about climate change and its effects on agriculture / production and support farmers to adapt to
same.
• Promote and support improved cocoa value chain activities including linking farmers to markets such as Private
Sector exporters.
• Attend all Agriculture Coordination Committee (ACC) or related meetings in the county.
• Perform any other assignment deemed necessary by the Tree Crop Officer, Farmer Field School Officer and/or
County Agricultural Coordinator.
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:
• Diplomate in General Agriculture or Agronomy and other closely related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated direct experience supporting management operation
and implementation.
• Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the
personal organization to do so
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills in English is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multicultural
team
• Commitment to YP’s mission of building the next generation of Liberia’s civil service leaders and core values.

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