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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Vacancy Number: MOA/TCPS/003/26 Date of Issuance: August 3, 2026 Application Deadline: August 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (GMT) Subject: Vacancy Announcement Dear Prospective Applicants: The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) invites qualified individuals to apply for the position below. No. Position Number of vacancies 1. Tree Crop Production Specialist 5 Applications must meet all requirements in this Vacancy Announcement. Incomplete, unsigned, or late applications will not be considered. Applicants should keep copies of all submitted documents for their records. The Ministry of Agriculture will assess applications based on the qualifications, experience, and competencies specified in this Vacancy Announcement. The Ministry promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity and encourages qualified individuals, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities who meet the minimum qualifications and job requirements to apply. The Ministry reserves the right not to make an appointment under this Vacancy Announcement or to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without liability. The Ministry will not reimburse any costs applicants incur in preparing or submitting their applications. Any questions regarding this Vacancy Announcement should be submitted in writing to the Human Resources Department at: [email protected] Sincerely, Agatha Mangou Director of Human Resources POSITION DESCRIPTION TREE CROP PRODUCTION SPECIALIST SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP The incumbent reports to the Regional Agriculture Coordinator and works closely with County Agriculture Coordinators, District Agriculture Officers, and other Regional Specialists. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The incumbent has no direct supervisory responsibility but provides technical guidance, mentoring, and advisory support to Ministry staff and stakeholders involved in tree crop production and development. INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL FUNCTIONAL • Ministry of Agriculture Technical and Extension RELATIONS Departments • Research institutions • MoA Project Implementation Units • Development partners • Private sector actors • Cooperatives and farmer organizations ISSUANCE DATE August 3, 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE August 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (GMT) POSITION SUMMARY The Tree Crop Production Specialist provides technical leadership and coordinates the planning, implementation, and supervision of tree crop production and development programs in the assigned region. The position supports the delivery of quality Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS), promotes the adoption of improved and climate-smart tree crop production practices, strengthens collaboration with research institutions and key stakeholders, and offers technical guidance to enhance the productivity, sustainability, and commercialization of Liberia's tree crop subsector. KEY RESULT AREAS • Tree Crop Production and Productivity • Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Good Agricultural Practices, and Integrated Tree Crop Management • Capacity Development • Coordination and Delivery of Tree Crop Extension and Advisory Services • Information Management, Monitoring, and Reporting MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a. GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide leadership, coordination, supervision, and technical oversight for implementing tree crop development programs and activities within the assigned region. • Support the Regional Agriculture Coordinator, County Agriculture Coordinators, and District Agriculture Officers in delivering effective and responsive Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) for tree crop production and development. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with farmer organizations, cooperatives, local authorities, private sector actors, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable tree crop production and value chain development. • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, technical reports, and operational plans related to tree crop development programs. • Assist in preparing brochures, reports, speeches, and presentations for special events, as and when required. • Collaborate with research institutions, Project Implementation Units, private sector actors, development partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen tree crop value chains, improve access to quality planting materials, agricultural inputs, technologies, financial services, and markets, and promote sustainable commercial production. • Support the preparation of technical reports, periodic progress reports, and annual performance reports in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist. b. CORE TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide technical expertise in the development of tree crop management tools, manuals, and guidelines. • Contribute to the development and submission of tree crop production research proposals. • Conduct yield forecasting and participate in risk management assessments related to tree crop production. • Promote adoption and dissemination of improved tree crop technologies, climate-smart production systems, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), integrated pest and disease management, and sustainable land management to improve tree crop productivity, quality, and resilience. • Coordinate and supervise establishment of demonstration plots, adaptive technology trials, Farmer Field Schools (FFS), and other learning platforms to validate and promote improved tree crop technologies and production practices. • Participate in technical discussions and contribute to the design and implementation of Ministry of Agriculture programs and projects related to tree crop production. • Promote integration of gender, youth inclusion, nutrition, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and occupational health and safety into tree crop development programs and extension activities. DUTY STATION: Applicants must indicate the Regional Office for which they are applying. The Ministr

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