Position Title: Master Trainer (MT)Duty Station: Montserrado, Margibi, and Grand BassaReport to: Teaching & Learning Officer/Project ManagerWork Hours: Full-Time-Contractual; 45 hours per week; typically, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the flexibility to work additional hours or on weekends on an as-needed basis.Duration: Eight MonthsAbout UMOVEMENTFounded in 2011, Youth Movement for Collective Action (UMOVEMENT) is a registered, non governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization that strongly believes a good education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a better future for children and their families. UMOVEMENT programs complement the effort of the Ministry of Education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs: 3, 4, 5&16). The core programs of Youth Movement for Collective Action are Education, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, & Livelihood.UMOVEMENT is Liberia’s unrivaled national youth-led education NGO with vast experience working in the education sector (developing educational programs for governmental and non governmental entities, providing training for teachers and staff to upgrade the educational system, conducting livelihoods training for Liberian youth, etc.). The organization does have a long history of ensuring demonstrated records of accountability and transparency with donors, beneficiaries, including stakeholders.Meanwhile, Youth Movement for Collective Action invites qualified individuals for the position indicated above.Criteria for Hiring a Master Trainer for Leaders in Teaching Liberia • Master's Degree in Education (preferred/encouraged)

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with at least two years of teaching experience at the secondary level, from an accredited Teacher Training Institute or Educational College
• Have attended specialized master trainers' trainings recognized by the Ministry of Education for a duration of at least 75 clock hours, and must have received a valid certificate or degree of completion
• Have attended regular Continuous Professional Development Training offered or accounted for by the Ministry of Education for the sole purpose of efficiently delivering an assigned curriculum
• Prior experience conducting in-service teacher training is highly valued
• Have strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in ICT tools and digital teaching methods (added advantage)
• Willing to learn and train others with an understanding of common teaching challenges and student learning obstacles
• Demonstrated strong content knowledge in science and/or mathematics
• Familiarity/Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based, and project-based STEM teaching approaches

Note: Intentional selection of qualified female lecturers/tutors as STEM master trainersTo apply:▪ Submit a Cover Letter addressing all the requirements stated in this advertisement, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references via email: with the subject line: “Master Trainer for Leaders in Teaching Liberia.” NOTE: Due to the urgency in filling these positions, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.▪ Applicants must reside in the county applying for!

Preference will be given to equally qualified women applicants.Completed detailed application documentation as specified above, referring to Vacancy # 001 Master Trainer (MT) & County Applying for should be sent to the email below: umovementliberia@gmail.comNote: Deadline for Submission of application-December 29, 2025Youth Movement for Collective ActionYWCA Building, 2nd FloorCongo Town, Tubman BoulevardMonrovia, LiberiaP.O. Box 1699

 

INVITATION TO TENDER

For signature of 3-year Agreements (LTA) in various areas in Plan International Liberia's Programme Implementation and Influencing areas of LOFA, BOMI, NIMBA & SOUTH-EAST As part of its operations in Liberia, Plan International is requesting sealed Bids/Proposals from reliable and qualified suppliers and service providers to sign Long Term Agreements (LTA) for three (3) years in various categories of goods and services in several locations as listed in the table below:  

Lot	Category	Lofa	Bomi	Nimba	South-East
1	Hotels and Meeting Venues	LO_LTA_FY26_01	BO_LTA_FY26_01	NI_LTA_FY26_01	SE_LTA_FY26_01
2	Vehicle Rental	LO_LTA_FY26_02	BO_LTA_FY26_02	NI_LTA_FY26_02	SE_LTA_FY26_02
3	Cleaning Products	LO_LTA_FY26_03	BO_LTA_FY26_03	NI_LTA_FY26_03	SE_LTA_FY26_03
4	IT consumables	LO_LTA_FY26_04	BO_LTA_FY26_04	NI_LTA_FY26_04	SE_LTA_FY26_04
5	Office stationery	LO_LTA_FY26_05	BO_LTA_FY26_05	NI_LTA_FY26_05	SE_LTA_FY26_05
6	Catering Services	LO_LTA_FY26_06	BO_LTA_FY26_06	NI_LTA_FY26_06	SE_LTA_FY26_06
7	Printing and Visibility	LO_LTA_FY26_07	BO_LTA_FY26_07	NI_LTA_FY26_07	SE_LTA_FY26_07
8	Drinking Water	LO_LTA_FY26_08	BO_LTA_FY26_08	NI_LTA_FY26_08	SE_LTA_FY26_08
9	Hygiene Materials	LO_LTA_FY26_09	BO_LTA_FY26_09	NI_LTA_FY26_09	SE_LTA_FY26_09
10	Office Furniture	LO_LTA_FY26_10	BO_LTA_FY26_10	NI_LTA_FY26_10	SE_LTA_FY26_10

  Requirements include: Evidence of any quality accreditation (Please submit a copy), Valid Tax Clearance, Current Business Registration, along with a list of main customers and Past Performance Record including names & contacts.   A detailed and complete set of the Invitation to Tender and additional information can be obtained from Plan International Liberia via its Procurement Service Emails: liberia.procurementinfo@plan-international.org or Liberia.piasprocure@plan-international.org. Tenderers are required to submit their proposals inclusive of all required information/documents in a sealed envelope and dropped into the tender box of the office for which the proposal has been prepared. Tenderers are required to submit one envelop for each category SEPARATELY. Under no circumstance should an envelope contain proposals for more than one (1) category or more than one (1) office. Proposals will be submitted in one of the locations below:  

• Plan International Lofa Programme Implementation & Influencing Area Madingo Quarter, Voinjama Contact: 0770009250
• Plan International Bomi Programme Implementation & Influencing Area Harmon Hill Community Contact: 0770009079
• Plan International Nimba Programme Area Office Blegay Town, Ganta Contact: 0770009055
• Plan International Liberia South-East Contact: 0770009254/0770009011

  Bids should be submitted on or before Monday 19th January 2026 @ 10:00 AM. Proposals will be opened on Monday 19th January, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the different locations in the presence of tenderers representatives who choose to attend. The opening will take place in the conference rooms of the offices stated above. All bids submitted after the deadline as indicated above will be rejected. Women Owned or Led Companies Are Highly Encouraged to Apply!

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination, and its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.   We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 75 countries.   Read more about Plan International’s Global Strategy: 100 Million Reasons at https://plan-international.org/strategy.  

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advocates for children’s rights and gender equality. We support children’s rights from birth through adulthood. We also empower children to prepare for and respond to crises and challenges. Using our reach, experience, and knowledge, we influence change in practice and policy at the local, national, and global levels. We have been building strong partnerships for children for more than 75 years and operate in more than 70 countries. Plan International Liberia is hosting an auction featuring various items, including twelve (12) Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, two (2) generators, ninety-five (95) Yamaha AG 100 motorcycles, and assorted electrical and ICT equipment. These items are located in Monrovia, Kakata, and Ganta. The public and all residents of Liberia are encouraged to participate by purchasing a bid document. The fee is fifty (50) US dollars per vehicle, refundable, while participation in other asset bids is free. The bid document pickup and submission window runs from Monday, January 5, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and closes on Friday, January 16, 2026. Physical bid copies must be delivered by or before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, to the addresses specified below for the location items.

• Plan International Liberia Country Office, Fish Market, Sinkor Town, Monrovia. Contact: 0770009001.
• Plan International Nimba Office, Blegay Town, Ganta Contact: 0770009077
• Plan International Margibi Field Office, Madingo Quarter, Tubmanburg Contact: 0770009054 / 0770009235.

The bid-opening details are outlined in the Terms of Reference. Women are strongly encouraged to participate. Bidders may submit multiple bids, as the winning bid for each item is determined by the highest price offered. Interested bidders can request clarification on any related aspect by contacting 0770009160. Email: weyah.massaley@plan-international.org 

The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain– Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Program is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of United States Government (USG)-funded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). In supporting USG-funded global health activities, GHSC-PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.   At the country level, GHSC-PSM supports country strategies and priorities that fall under the following three project objectives:  

• Global Commodity Procurement and Logistics
• Systems Strengthening Technical Assistance
• Global Collaboration to Improve Long-Term Availability of Health Commodities

Purpose

  The Technical Advisor – Strategic Information Management is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plan and managing the project’s Management Information Systems support activities. S/he works with technical staff to implement comprehensive data collection, analysis and reporting on key PSM program activities, indicators and monthly/quarterly data requests. The Technical Advisor – Strategic Information Management also oversees the projects’ Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) activities.  Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Country Director to define the strategic direction for project-supported information and data management interventions.
• Provide oversight for the support of implementation of Management Information Systems and M&E efforts.
• Provide overall supply chain management information systems support for improvements in data visibility and analysis consistent with the project’s strategic vision.
• Provide technical support to the MOH for the implementation and optimization of supply chain information systems such as e-LMIS and mSupply.
• Lead the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) for MIS-related short-term technical assistance, including defining benchmarks, KPIs, deliverables, and providing management and oversight of MIS-related service providers and subcontractors, as needed.
• Compile and analyze relevant data on project indicators for contractual reports.
• Support MOH effort for supply chain system integration and coordinate stakeholder consultation to develop a roadmap for integration of the approved systems.
• Ensure that processes of data management adhere to national/recommended standards.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and review the relevance of the MEL plan against these work plans.
• Participate actively in program planning process and coordinate compilation of Annual workplan.
• Oversee Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) activities including coordinating development of success stories and other KMC materials in consultation with KMC team at HQ.
• Oversee the compilation of quarterly and annual activity reports.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

 

Qualifications and Desired Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, data management or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience with USG-funded (e.g., USAID, US Department of State) projects or other donors preferred.
• Minimum eight years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility for designing, managing, and implementing data management systems programs in Liberia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex donor-funded public health programs or projects in a developing country or low-resource contexts.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at both decentralized and national levels.
• Experience successfully coaching, mentoring and supervising large teams and ensuring the quality and timeliness of their products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook and all relevant database management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

Fluency in written and spoken English required

Level of Effort and Location

This long-term position will be based in Montserrado, Liberia with occasional travel to the counties as needed.  Supervision The Technical Advisor – Strategic Information Management will report to the Country Director or his/her designee.  

TITLE: DRIVERDEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS.REPORTS TO: Finance and Operations Assistant.ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Full -Time.LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia, with frequent travelsLENGTH: 12-months with possibility to extend based on performance and budget. ABOUT AMERICARES: Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches more than 90 countries, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine and medical supplies. Americares is the world's leading nonprofit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.orq.POSITION SUMMARY:Americares is looking for a Driver to support the local travel needs for program implementation. Drivers may be scheduled in on-site shifts, advanced date and times, or on-call shifts depending on the demand for travel.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as primary driver to pick up, drop off, and transport Americares staff throughout projects sites Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other related goods and supplies in/out of Montserrado County under the authorization of the supervisor Keep up to date on the best routes, potential roadblocks, and traffic Follow local driving law and apply additional caution to ensure the safety of yourself, Americares staff, and other drivers on the roadPrepare appropriate reports, such as fuel reports, logbooks, and other related documentation.Assist with loading and unloading of materials in the vehicle and keep vehicle locked at all times Keep an accurate schedule of driving assignments and arrive on time for pickups and drop offs If an accident or other incident occurs, follow Americares safety protocol and insurance policies and procedures Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts. Ensures that all immediate actions required by Liberia driving rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents. Assist with any other operational support tasks such as turning on/off generator and public electricity (LEC) power Support with other operational/administrative duties as assigned by supervisorAMERICARES VALUEWE ASK AND LISTEN TO CREATE SUSTANIBALE SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW WE CREATE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TREATING PEOPLE AS THEY WANT TO BE TREATED WE RESPOND EFFECTIVELY AND RESPONSIBLY, PUTTING PLAN INTO PRACTICE WE EMBED EHTICS AND EQUITY IN OUR WORK AND WORKPLACE WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, PARTNERSHIP IS AT OUR CORE WE COMMIT TO QUALITY, GROWING AND IMPROVING TO ENSURE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE  CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES:Foster Americares values of responsiveness, results orientation, collaboration, efficiency and integrity Coach, support and develop staff to increase individual and team effectiveness; and Develop and manage implementation of plans to increase team operating performance, including SOPs and other efficiency initiatives.

Location: Monrovia, LiberiaPosition Status: Full-time or Part-time, Exempt or Non-exempt, Regular or TemporarySalary Level: (Refer to the relevant salary scale)Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 ☐Level 1(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability. Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children. Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Since 2002, Mercy Corps has worked alongside Liberians to build pathways out of poverty, poor governance, and economic hardship. Mercy Corps’ interventions have evolved based on the context and needs of the Liberian people. Today, we are focused on the following areas: good governance, youth employment and market systems development, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and health and nutrition. We work closely with the Government of Liberia, the private sector, civil society, international and local NGOs to implement our programs in 10 of the 15 counties of Liberia. Mercy Corps is one of the foremost development actors in Liberia implementing strategic and systems driven programming.

Department Summary

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Liberia, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

General Position Summary

The Deputy Finance & Sub Award Manager is responsible for managing the programmatic, financial, and operational aspects of sub-awards issued under all programs across Mercy Corps Liberia. Working with an increasingly wide and diverse set of local and international partners at all levels of public, private and, civil society, there is a need to strengthen programmatic and financial support to partners to enable more robust growth and development of sub-grantees. Compliance with the donor regulations and Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures is a critical part of the capacity building process and essential to enable sub-grantees to develop strong systems that will help in the delivery of programmatic interventions. S/he works under the direction of the Finance and Compliance Director and works closely with staff from the Operations Team, Finance Team, and Program Team. In addition, the Deputy Finance & sub Award Manager will establish strong links to our Global and European Headquarters through regular consultation with Mercy Corps’ compliance and legal departments in both Edinburgh (EDI) and Portland (PDX)

Essential Job Responsibilities

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING managent

• Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with MC policies and procedures and donors’ requirements.
• Perform compliance reviews processes including procurement, logistics, stock management, HR & Admin, and coordinate with the relevant departments to correct and improve as needed.
• Provide advice, training, and consultation on compliance with MC policies and procedures as well as donor compliance requirements.
• Ensure grant files are maintained and up to date in accordance with Mercy Corps’ minimum program requirements.

Accounting

• Support the Finance and Compliance Director in month-end and year-end HQ required reports, quarterly balance sheet reconciliation reports, fiscal year-end reports, statutory deductions’ reports, and other taxable benefits reports.
• Assist in posting the transactions in the accounting system and review for any necessary corrections.
• Prepare timesheet allocations for all international and national staff and review and post timesheet allocations in the accounting system.
• Prepare/review necessary reclassification entries and other accounts’ adjustments;

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & REPORTING

• Prepare and update monthly grant spending reports (Budget vs. Actuals, BvAs) for the Country Office, including administrative/operational projections; work with program managers to ensure program projections are updated; together with the relevant program managers and staff members, review BvAs and projections, to ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including budget projections of assigned programs.

SUB-GRANTS & COMPLIANCE

• Support maintenance of a filing system for sub-grants and related documents as required by policies and regulations of Mercy Corps.
• Conduct pre-award assessment process as well as the contracting and closeout processes; ensure that all steps are properly documented in accordance with Mercy Corps’ minimum program requirements.
• Help ensure subgrantee payments are on time and subgrant financial reports are properly reconciled.
• Review subgrantee financial reports, manage and assist in subgrantee site audits and follow up on subgrant compliance issues. Ensure subgrantee information is entered and updated in the accounting system on a regular basis.
• Provide training and compliance guidance and consultations to subrecipients on a demand-driven basis.
• Ensure that subawards are executed in alignment with the prime award agreement and the applicable regulations, staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to donor/grant compliance; update procedures as necessary
• Responsible for subaward financial close-outs, including ensuring that all requirements of the subaward agreement have been met and that subaward funds have been properly settled.

Strategy & Vision

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.
• Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Provide team members (new and old) with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Provide coverage and backstopping for Finance and compliance Director
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Finance Assistant

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Country Finance and Compliance DirectorDirectly With: Program Director, Operations Team, and People and Culture Team

Knowledge and Experience

• Five years of finance experience, including budgeting and grant management.
• At least four years of high-level finance management experience with international NGOs.
• A university degree in finance, accounting, or a related business management field is required.
• Strong background in compliance and coordination with operations, program departments, and partners.
• Good understanding of accounting and proven experience in managing financial systems, payroll, and balance sheet accounts.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting within non-profit organizations.
• Experience in budgeting for various donor proposals.
• Experience in leading internal and external audits is a strong asset.
• Experience in training and capacity building of staff.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs are required, particularly Excel;
• Fluent written and oral communication in English is required.

Success Factors

The Successful candidate will have an ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. The ability to take financial data and present it in meaningful financial reports is essential. The Deputy Finance & Subawards Manager must be willing to travel to all Mercy Corps field offices and project sites for short- and long-term assignments. In particular, the successful candidate will be willing to travel to the field locations based on the needs of the Mercy Corps program. This will mean sometimes staying and working in stressful environments with very basic living conditions, strictly following security protocols at all times, and sometimes working long and irregular hours. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs, and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.  Living Conditions / Environmental ConditionsThe position is based in Monrovia, Liberia, and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing, and staff will have access to good medical services, and the living situation is of a high standard.Ongoing LearningIn support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and developmentTeam Efficiency and EffectivenessAchieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.Equal Employment OpportunityMercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.Safeguarding & EthicsMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC, and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

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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: 25-012-NH (You must quote this code on your application)Job Title: Market Systems Development Technical Advisor (MSDTA) (x1)Location: Based in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County (Additional travels outside of Grand Bassa may be required).Reporting To: Programme Manager-Integrated Programme - LIFEResponsible For: The role focuses on strengthening smallholder agricultural production, enhancing access to finance and markets, promoting gender equality and social inclusion, and building community capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship. By linking farmers, private sector actors, and local institutions, LIFE seeks to create sustainable, market-driven food systems that enable poor households—especially women and youth—to increase their incomes and nutritional well-being.Contract duration: Fixed termJob Purpose: The Market Systems Development Technical Adviser (MSDTA) is a technical position within the LIFE Programme team and will be responsible for leading the programme’s transition towards a systems-based approach to livelihoods and food security programming. The MSDTA will ensure that market systems development (MSD) and private sector engagement are integrated across all outcomes to enable smallholder farmers, women, and youth to participate equitably and sustainably in local and regional markets. This role contributes to Concern’s adaptive management priorities by: • Promoting system-level change and private sector collaboration beyond direct project delivery. • Supporting country teams and partners to apply MSD and value chain facilitation approaches. • Advancing evidence-based learning, innovation, and influence in Liberia’s food systems.Core Responsibilities:Technical leadership:• Provide technical leadership and support for the delivery of LIFE’s Outcome to Improve Market Systems for Diverse and Nutritious Crops. • Guide market systems analyses to identify leverage points, business opportunities, and constraints. • Facilitate inclusive market linkages between farmers, cooperatives, traders, and other private sector actors. • Lead the development and adaptation of business training, financial literacy training, and “Farming as a Business” modules in collaboration with the Concern Head Office Technical Adviser. • Encourage climate-smart, gender-sensitive, and youth-inclusive approaches across interventions.Private Sector Engagement:• Work closely with the Partnership Advisor to identify potential private actors such as finance services providers, agri-input suppliers, and other market actors to expand access to finance and services. • Support implementation of digital savings and lending systems with selected telecommunication companies and other mobile technology. • Advocate for enabling policies via multi-stakeholder platforms. • Support the identification of strategic partnerships and co-investment opportunities with social enterprises and agribusinesses.Technical Support, Capacity Building, and Quality Assurance:• Provide ongoing technical accompaniment to Concern staff and partners (CHAP and LACD). • Develop practical MSD tools, guidelines, and adaptive learning frameworks. • Ensure the integration of gender, protection, and climate resilience into all livelihoods and market interventions. • Mentor staff and partners in systems thinking, facilitation skills, and adaptive management. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: • Collaborate with the LIFE Programme Manager and MEAL Manager to refine market systems indicators and collect outcome data. • Lead periodic reflection, outcome harvesting, and learning events to inform adaptive decision-making. • Document and disseminate learning products, case studies, and market system success stories. Coordination, Representation, and Policy Engagement: • Represent Concern Liberia in national platforms, donor working groups, and technical fora on market systems and agri-business development. • Support evidence-based advocacy with the Ministry of Agriculture and other government institutions for inclusive, climate-resilient food systems. • Build and maintain relationships with private sector associations, financial institutions, and research partners. Accountability • In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E) • Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Feedback Complaints and Response Mechanism (FCRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed. • Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about FCRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.Other Duties:• Participate in country-level strategic planning initiatives and other duties as assigned by management • Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Code of Conduct and associated policies including the respect of confidentiality. • Report to the appropriate manager all violations of the Code of Conduct and associated policies. • To promote a positive organisational culture and staff wellbeing through best HR practices. • Responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling a positive safeguarding ethos. • Actively participate in any emergency response as and when required. • Contribute to the development and implementation of the Green Concern Liberia strategyRole Holder Requirements:• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Market Systems Development, Agricultural Value Chain, Social Entrepreneurship or Private Sector Development, with at least one year in a technical advisory role in an INGO. • Degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related discipline. • Proven application of MSD/M4P principles and partnership facilitation. • Experience working for or directly with Private Sector actors • Strong understanding of markets and food systems, rural finance, and climate-smart agriculture. • Experience building the capacity of teams and local partners in MSD or value chain programming. • Commitment to principles of Equal opportunities (gender, race & disability, etc.) and an understanding of mainstreaming gender and equity within programming. • Strong presentation, communications and interpersonal skills. • Commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and locally led approaches. • Willingness to travel frequently to rural programme sites. • Fluency in written and spoken English.Desirable:• Experience with donor-funded programmes (Irish Aid, USAID, EU). • Experience with adaptive management and digital innovation. • Familiarity with Liberia’s agricultural markets or West African contexts.CompetenciesTechnical• Skilled in analysing market systems and value chains to guide programme design. • Strong in engaging the private sector, building strategic and sustainable partnerships. • Experienced in rural finance, digital innovation, and livelihoods/food systems programming supported by adaptive learning and monitoring.Behavioural• Apply systems thinking and effective problem-solving in dynamic environments. • Communicates clearly across cultures while managing tasks and time efficiently. • Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and consistently ethical conduct.Leadership Competencies• Provides strategic direction and fosters innovation within teams and programmes. • Builds capacity through mentoring and supports others’ professional growth. • Influences, advocates, and collaborates widely to strengthen networks and cross-functional teamwork.Competencies:Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlighted in bold in bold): Managing Yourself Planning and decision-making Individual leadership Creativity and innovation Communication and working with others Influence, advocacy and networking Delivering results Change We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality. If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.How to apply:By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 25-012-NH Market Systems Development Technical Advisor (MSDTA) 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 25-012-NH Market Systems Development Technical Advisor (MSDTA) clearly indicated on the envelope.Applications must include the following:• JOB CODE 25-012-NH Market Systems Development Technical Advisor (MSDTA) • 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 5 pm on Friday 9 th January 2026. FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation. Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply