Project Associate

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Mission and objectives

Who we are UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help empower people and build resilient nations. UNDP has been working in Liberia since 1977 in peace and in crisis times. UNDP is committed to helping Liberia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) as well as the country’s national development priorities as set out in its newest Pro-Poor Development Agenda. UNDP provides technical assistance within the framework of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) which is fully aligned with Liberia’s National development Agenda. What we do UNDP supports Liberia's national development agenda and works closely with national institutions and local communities to promote, advocate and contribute to good governance, peace and security. Our work focuses on engendering national initiatives and strategies that help facilitate long-term development transformation in the lives of the people of Liberia. We offer global perspectives, complementary support and ideas on strategic development projects and capacity building in continued efforts to promote and protect human rights and improve environmental management. The end result of this transformation would be a country that is characterized by peaceful and inclusive politics and diversified economy, stable institutions, enforces the laws fairly, land tenure problems have been resolved, natural resources are efficiently managed and health and education standards have reached those of other middle income countries.

Context

The UNDP's LEH-GO-GREEN project, funded by the EU Delegation in Liberia, aims to enhance forest-based revenue and livelihoods in Liberia's Grebo-Krahn and Gola Forest landscapes. It focuses on improving natural resources governance, sustainable forestry, and biodiversity conservation, aligning with EU and national priorities. Implemented with the Forestry Development Authority, the project supports pro-poor growth and sustainability in line with various frameworks and plans. The UN Community volunteers will provide field support for nurseries, plantation development, and livelihood ventures to ensure long-term sustainability

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, the UN Community Volunteer (Project Associate) will: • Conduct community mobilization and sensitization. • Carry out field training to disseminate sustainable livelihood practices and techniques to surrounding farmers and beneficiaries under the supervision of the Project Associate in charge. • Support rural smallholders in diversified livelihood and market-oriented production, consumption, and improved access to financial services. • Visit farmer groups and their members for monitoring and mentoring to provide tailored continuous technical guidance, capacity-building support, mentoring, and coaching, and to assess progress • Participate and contribute to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework of the project • Participate in partner coordination meetings at the field level • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.