URGENT VACANCY Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without on-going support from Concern. Please visit concern.net for more information on Concern Worldwide. Job Title: Community Development Officer – Agriculture (based in Grand Bassa) Job Purpose: The post holder will work closely with programme staff and target communities and groups in Grand Bassa County and provide trainings and technical support in agriculture and other Income Generating Groups. S/he will monitor and supervise the implementation of all FIM programme activities including Farmers Field Schools (FFSs), Kitchen Gardens, Road access, and Community Savings Loan Associations (CSLAs) and other crossing cutting programme activities; Promote and facilitate exchange visits (training and visits- T & V approach) to enhance experiential learning (learning alliance) amongst extreme poor group members for replication; Facilitate the preparation of training materials and conduct workshops at community and district levels; Ensure compliance with all donor/Concern requirements and regulations; Closely work with staff and government counterparts and suggest linking the activities of the community with the relevant bureaus/bodies and develop partnership with grass root level stakeholders for the sustainability of programs. Above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, AA or equivalent in agriculture, economics, business administration or a related field; at least with 3 years job experience; firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development; good communication skills, human relations, willingness to reside in rural areas (communities); basic computer skills, including Word and Excel and must be willing to learn new skills. The ability to speak local language (Kpelleh or Bassa) is a clear advantage. Application Process: Qualified persons are invited to submit their application and detailed CV (maximum 4 pages) giving day time contacts, names and addresses of three (3) work related referees (most recent employers preferred), not later than 5:00pm on Friday, 23rd January 2015, addressed to the HR Department, Concern Worldwide Liberia, VP Road, Sinkor, Monrovia, or to the Area Coordinator in Concern Worldwide offices in Zorzor (Lofa County) or Buchanan (Grand Bassa County). Alternatively, you may send your application by email to [email protected]. Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed as they come in, we may therefore offer this position prior to the stated closing date. Suitably qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation. Concern Liberia is an equal opportunities employer. For more details on Concern Worldwide please check our website concern.net
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