Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI

V A C A N C Y ANNOUNCEMENT - R E - A D V E R T I S E D

Position: Executive Director
Duty Station: Monrovia, with travels around Liberia
Organization: Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI)

About the Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI)

FCI is a leading Liberian not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes inclusive natural resource governance, women’s economic empowerment, women’s protection, and peace-building.

It was founded in 2004 to help promote the rights of community women and youth in achieving inclusive development at the community level. Also, FCI focuses on protecting women and youth from violence as well as increasing their participation in decision-making, raising their voices on issues, and demanding their rights. From its many years of experience, FCI has recognized that until women and youth are protected and a peaceful environment is fostered in their communities, it is often difficult for them to participate meaningfully in the governance process of their communities.

Vision: To build a Liberia where both men and women enjoy equal rights, dignity, peace, and are all free of poverty.

Mission: To support and promote community-based initiatives, especially women-led initiatives, for sustainable community-driven development that is inclusive and leaves no one behind.

Management structure

FCI is headed and governed by a Board of Directors comprising five (5) members mandated to provide overall oversight and advisory support to the management of FCI. The day-to-day activity of the organization is handled by a management team consisting of senior staff members which is headed by an Executive Director and supported by program coordinators, a finance manager, and a human Resources manager. This body coordinates efforts to effectively implement Annual Plans approved by the Board of Directors.

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The Board of Directors is seeking to hire an Executive Director to coordinate organizational management and program delivery. A candidate who shares FCI vision, mission and values of transparency, accountability, women participation and sustainable management of natural resources in Liberia.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

A Master’s Degree or BSC in a social science with emphasis on organizational development, training in financial management or similar disciplines is preferred. Applicants with a business management degree, experience in development of funding strategies and grant writing are encouraged.

Candidates with a Bachelor Degree and long-term experience in similar senior-level positions in development organizations, a proven track record in facilitation and organizational development work, and a minimum of 6 years’ relevant work experience, will be duly considered.
Experience in Land formalizations activities is an asset.

Term of Reference of the Executive Director (TOR)

The position of Executive Director is a full-time position, and he/she will lead all management and programs of the organization in collaboration with the management team.

He or she must have vast experience in the NGO or international development sector management; must exhibit skills of teamwork, be a good planner and manager, perform well in a demanding environment, be both supportive and assertive, and be gender sensitive.

The Functions of the Executive Director
The Executive Director has two primary functions:

To manage the affairs of the organization, including finance, administration, and general operations; and
To coordinate program delivery effectively and efficiently.

Financial, Administration, and Operations

The Executive Director will oversee organizational management, including financial management, administration, and logistics, and ensure that the day-to-day activities of FCI are carried out effectively and efficiently. She/ he will supervise the Finance Manager, who is responsible for managing the administrative, finance and support staff of the organization. Specific financial, administration and operational duties include ensuring that:

Robust human resource management systems, procurement systems and finance systems that ensure vision, mission, objectives and goals are met in efficient and effective way;

The human resource management systems, procurement systems and financial management systems are adequate and ensure donor compliance operations;
Satisfactory program and project specific financial reports are prepared and submitted to donors and funders in a timely manner;
Annual financial statements and organizational audits are prepared and published for the benefit of stakeholders and the public in a timely manner; and

Annual program and organizational budgets are prepared and submitted to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
Shall oversee the recruitment of staff and forward the name and CV of that candidate to the Board for final assessment for employment

Program Development and Delivery

The Executive Director will coordinate, support and supervise the Director of Programs, Program Coordinators and MEL staff to develop and effectively implement programs. She/ he will support the Director of Programs, Program Coordinators and MEL staff to establish an effective program management system that includes Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system that systematically documents achievements.

The specific program related responsibilities include ensuring that:

Annual program and project plans, and related work plans, are developed and presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval at the end of each calendar year;

The Director of Program is effectively managing Program Coordinators to implement the approved annual plans, effectively documenting their activities, and reporting to donors promptly.

The MEL head is implementing the MEL system, including effectively monitoring and documenting program delivery with focus on tracking achievements and results;

Quarterly program meetings, mid-year review meetings or retreats, and annual planning meetings or retreats are properly organized, facilitated and documented;

Program Coordinators prepare narrative updates and reports and present them during quarterly meetings, mid-year review meetings, and annual planning meetings;
Annual narrative reports are prepared and published for the benefit of stakeholders and the public promptly; and

Prepare an annual organizational report covering activities, achievements, and challenges of the organization for the Liberia audience, including communities we work with and donor partners

Fundraising Duties

The Executive Director will lead, coordinate and support the mobilization of resources to
implement the Strategic Plan and ensure the organization's financial health and sustainability. Specifically, the Executive Director will:

Coordinate fundraising for the implementation of annual program and project plans;

Mobilize resources for institutional development, including human resource capacity development, infrastructure, and logistics; and

Establish and build a reserve for the organization's financial sustainability.

Reporting Duties

Working with designated staff, the Executive Director will deliver the following reports:
Program, project-specific or grant reports to relevant donors;

Consolidated mid-year organizational narrative and financial reports; and
Annual organizational financial and narrative reports to stakeholders and the Board of Directors.

Application Procedures

Interested persons should submit a one-page motivational letter (NOT AN APPLICATION LETTER) and an up-to-date CV to [email protected] no later than February 15, 2026, with the email subject line “Executive Director Application”

Note: While FCI is an equal opportunity employer, females are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Gbarnga, B**g County - July 29 to August 1, 2025 - Over a period of 3 days, Participants from The Tenure Facility partners in Liberia Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI , Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia and PARLEY Liberia convened in B**g County for a Training Of Trainers (TOT) workshop focused on building the capacity of Community Mobilizers, project staff, members of Community Land Development and Management Committee (CLDMC), members of Community Forest Management Bodies (CFMB), local leaders and other minority groups.

The key to the training was to:

1. Get the CLDMCs and CFMBs started as a fully functioning community-based organization (CBO)

2. Strengthen the capacity of the CLDMCs to implement their mandates as per the 2018 Land Rights Act ( LRA ) and,

3. Strengthen the capacity of the CFMBs to implement their mandates as per the 2009 community Rights Law (CRL) in relation to forest land.

4. Strengthen the capacity of CLDMCs and CFMBs to work together and ensure that they build synergies between the two governing bodies that will be working in the interest of their communities.

Interestingly, participants had the chance to learn new facilitation skills and work in groups.

Many thanks to MTOB for a successful training.