IFAD-Supported Project Strengthens Field Operations with Recruitment of Technicians Across Three Counties

Monrovia, Liberia – April 15, 2026 – The Ministry of Agriculture, with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has strengthened the implementation of its Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP) with the recruitment of additional technical staff to enhance field operations.

Speaking during an orientation session for newly recruited staff, the Project Coordinator of the IFAD Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Mr. Emmanuel Vah, said the move was driven by the need to address staffing gaps and ensure effective delivery of project activities.

“Under the Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP), the activities are extensive, and the project was understaffed. Based on that, the Ministry requested additional technicians to work on the project. So far, we have recruited 25 personnel, including crop technicians as well as civil and irrigation engineers,” Mr. Vah said.

He explained that the newly recruited personnel will play a critical role in supporting field-level implementation, particularly in crop production and infrastructure development.

“They will go to the field to support activities in the crop areas. The crop technicians will focus on vegetables, rice, and other crops, while the civil and irrigation engineers will support site development and irrigation systems,” he noted.

According to Mr. Vah, the recruitment process was thorough and merit-based, with successful candidates undergoing interviews before being selected for deployment.

“During the recruitment process, we conducted interviews and selected successful candidates. Today’s orientation is meant to prepare them and position them for effective service delivery,” he said.

Mr. Vah further disclosed that the project is also strengthening its workforce by integrating young professionals already in the system.

“In total, we had seven young professionals already working with us, and we have hired an additional 18, bringing the number of technicians to 25, comprising crop technicians and field engineers,” he added.

Speaking on behalf of the newly recruited staff, Patricia Mulbah, a graduate of Cuttington University and an emerging agricultural professional with a background in crop production and field extension services, expressed appreciation for the opportunity and pledged their commitment to delivering results in the field.

“We are grateful for this opportunity to serve under the Building Climate Resilience Project. We are committed to applying our skills and knowledge to support farmers, improve agricultural productivity, and contribute to national development,” Mulbah said.

The recruitment and subsequent deployment of these technicians across key project areas in Nimba, Lofa, and Bong counties mark a significant step toward improving the implementation capacity of the Building Climate Resilience Project (BCRP), which aims to enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and support Liberia’s broader goal of achieving food self-sufficiency.