Current Vacancies

Country Manager - Liberia

Location: Monrovia

Landmine Action requires a Country Manager to ensure the successful implementation of the organisation's Liberia field programme. The role will be based in Liberia.  The programme works towards the reintegration of ex-combatants who were not successfully covered under the former Liberia DDRR process, including the provision of food security and on the survey and disposal of explosive remnants of war, small arms and light weapons and small arms ammunition. Landmine Action’s Liberia DDRR programme is unique in its emphasis on the provision of sustained support to ex-combatants in the process of reintegration, and its focus on capacity-building for return to viable agricultural livelihoods.

The Country Manager will be expected to:

Inspire and lead the design and delivery of the programme’s operational work in Liberia in accordance with Landmine Action objectives, operational directives and budgets.

Engage with donors to promote understanding of the operational work of Landmine Action and ensure healthy funding for, and learning from, the programme.

Undertake frequent and regular field monitoring visits to ensure delivery of high quality projects, and lead the dissemination of field-based evidence of programme effectiveness.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly programme activities and expenditure.

Ensure Landmine Action Liberia is operating legally, safely and efficiently in accordance with Landmine Action and Liberian national regulations and that all staff and equipment are provided with the appropriate level of insurance.

Ensure the international and national staff of Landmine Action are motivated and challenged.

The applicant will have a strong management background in difficult environments; a military, mine action or DDRR background will be a strong advantage.

The selected individual will be expected to start work in Liberia on 01 September 2008.

To apply for the role please send a CV and covering letter by midday on Thursday 31st July 2008 to Rob Deere, Operations Director at rdeere@landmineaction.org

Please note that only those candidates who have been short listed for interview will be contacted.