Foundation for Community Initiatives - FCI

FCI staff participated in the FIRE Spring Financial Management Training Program in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 21-25, 2026. What began as a financial management training became something much deeper: an opportunity to reflect on who we are as an organization, what our partners and communities expect from us, and what we must build today to ensure that FCI remains strong tomorrow.

Building Stronger Organizations for Sustainable Community Impact - Foundation for Community Initiatives – FCI Every dollar entrusted to an organization carries a story.

The Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI) commenced a two-day staff training focused on strengthening the organization’s digital communication, website management, online visibility, and productivity tools.

FCI Staff Receive Training on Digital Communication, Website Management and Microsoft 365 - Foundation for Community Initiatives – FCI The Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI) commenced a two-day staff training focused on strengthening the organization’s digital communication, website management, online visibility, and productivity tools. The training, being held at the FCI Main Office Conference Room from August 17–18, 2...

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Enumerators
Location of Assignment: River Cess and Grand Gedeh Counties
Report to: LWEP Technical Supervisor
Duration: 30 days
Start Date: 1 July 2026
End Date: 31 July 2026

Enumerators - Foundation for Community Initiatives – FCI FCI is currently recruiting enumerators that will support the collection of data under the LWEP Component 3. Working under the close supervision of LWEP MIS/M&E and Program staff, the Enumerators will participate in community outreach and sensitization meetings in targeted project communities across...

JOB VACANCY!

Livelihood Officer (1)
Community Extension Worker (2)
Deadline: June 3, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Send application to: [email protected]

Qualified females are particularly encouraged to apply

Job Announcement (3 Positions) - Foundation for Community Initiatives – FCI The LWEP is the government of Liberia’s action in response to the systemic social and economic disparities faced by women and girls in Liberia. With the aim to accelerate women’s economic independence and social security and leverage community-driven interventions, the project is expanding finan...

March 4, 2026- Today marks a significant progress in democracy at the National Civil Society Council of Liberia as the Foundation for Community Initiatives turned over the helm of power.

Madam Loretta Alethea Pope Kai - Former Executive Director of FCI ended her six years of leadership and democratically handed over the gavel to Lawrence Yealue Accountability Lab.

During her tenure, Madam Pope-Kai strengthened the institutional framework of the Council and improved governance across the 15 counties.

The Foundation for Community Initiatives extends a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Yealue and thanked Madam Kai for her services, representing the Foundation for Community Initiatives at the apex body of Civil Society in Liberia.

Monrovia, Liberia - It was a wonderful and engaging week for the management and staff at FCI as we welcomed a delegation from The Tenure Facility.

The meetings held from February 21 - 27, 2026 brought together staff from the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), Parley, and Landesa as members of the Liberia partnership.

The visit is part of the Tenure Facility yearly assessment of project deliverables carried out in Liberia between 2023-2025 under a five year (2023-2028) grant agreement signed with the partners.

The team led by the Project Officer of West Africa Ylwa Renström and the Africa Regional Officer Catherine Traynor met with key government ministries and agencies to foster partnership and discuss next steps for the Liberia program.

Key among these meetings were: the Forestry Development Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, Liberia Land Authority, and Lantmäteriet.

From 2023-2025, the TF sponsor 39 customary communities to secure land and support the governance and management of the land.

Key achievements over the period include:
✓ 20 communities deeded
✓ 545,651 Hectares of land secured
✓122,913 people with secured tenure
✓ 11 communities surveyed awaiting deed
✓ 317 residential certificates issued by CLDMC in 3 towns
✓ 6 participatory land use plan delivered

These achievements bring the total portfolio of the project "Keeping the Promise" to 39 communities in 8 counties.

The visit was also reassuring to partners and the LLA that the TF will scale up its activities over the next 2 years (2026-2028) to 18 new communities and an increase in the number of Residential certificates issued. Additional support will be provided to members of the Community Land Development and Management Committee (CLDMC) and the Community Forest Management Bodies (CFMB).

The team also met with members of the CLDMC in Monrovia and had a field visit to Rivercess County to engage the community and their leaders on next steps to land and forest rights protection.

An excursion visit was held at the famous Konkon Ecotourism lodge in Grand Bassa.

Many thanks to all our partners and government agencies for the support during the week.



Sustainable Development Institute SDI - Friends of the Earth Liberia

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.

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Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP)

Terms of Reference: Enumerators for Data Collection

Position: Enumerators
Location of Assignment: River Cess and Grand Gedeh Counties
Report to: LWEP Technical Supervisor
Duration: 15 days
Start Date: January 2026 (to be arranged)
End Date: January 2026 (to be arranged)

Background
The Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) is a three-year project implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) through Plan International Liberia (the lead Service Provider), six association members: Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Actionaid Liberia (AAL), Medica Liberia, Defence for Children International (Liberia), Foundation of
Community Initiatives (FCI), and Kids Engagement Education Project (KEEP), and two professional service providers (Viamo and Raising Voices). LWEP is being implemented in 498 Communities across six counties: Bomi, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Rural Montserrado, and River Cess. LWEP is a multi-sectoral initiative aimed at addressing key barriers to gender equality in Liberia. It aligns with the Liberian government's priorities on women’s empowerment and GBV prevention
and responses. LWEP is funded by the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA). The project runs for three years, from 2024 to September 2027.
The project objective is to improve social and livelihood services for women and girls in targeted communities, foster positive social norms, and strengthen the government’s capacity to advance
women and girls’ empowerment through a ‘whole community’ approach targeting multiple actors and levels.
Specifically, Component Three of LWEP seeks to enhance the capacity of livelihood groups, with a particular focus on female farmer groups and organizations, with the necessary skills and resources to improve their agricultural practices, business management, and financial literacy.

With an allocation of $18.0 million, the Economic Support and Livelihood Grants (ESLG) under
the LWEP Component Three seeks to support the following categories of beneficiaries:
1. Villages Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs): a group of 10 - 25 people who save small amounts regularly and extend small loans to each other.
2. Individual Enterprise: small business with less than ten employees at a village level.
3. Farmer-Based Organization (FBO)/Producer Groups (PGs): A legal entity formed by farmers, pastoralists, etc., or a cooperative society, or any other legal form that provides for the sharing of profits/benefits among members.
4. Livelihood Group (LGs): a group of households within a community that share similar assets and capacities
Ultimately, 36,000 persons are targeted to benefit from the livelihood grants through the above-mentioned women-led enterprises.

Overview of the assignment

The Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI) is collaborating with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to implement Subcomponent 3A: Capacity Building of Resilient Livelihood Groups under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). FCI operates in two of the six project counties,
River Cess and Grand Gedeh. As part of its deliverables, FCI and other association members has commenced community outreach and sensitization in River Cess and Grand Gedeh counties, and further commenced beneficiary profiling, development of micro-investment plans, and grant co-creation support to women-led enterprises, targeting Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and Individual Enterprises (IEs).

FCI is currently recruiting enumerators that will support the collection of data under the LWEP Component 3. Working under the close supervision of LWEP MIS/M&E and Program staff, the Enumerators will participate in community outreach and sensitization meetings in targeted project
communities across River Cess and Grand Gedeh counties. Through the use of Tablet-based Kobo data collection software, the enumerators will engage community members to administer various data collection forms (beneficiary profiling form, grant co-creation form, business plan
development, micro-investment plan, etc.) using Kobo Collect data collection software. The data collection will specifically target women-led enterprises: Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Individual Enterprises (IEs), Farmer-Based organizations (FBO) or Producer Groups
(PGs), and Livelihood Group (LGs). Prior to deployment in the field, successful candidates (enumerators) will participate in practical training sessions on the data collection protocols, as well as the administration of the various forms.

Main responsibilities:
Working under the close supervision of LWEP MIS/M&E and Program staff, the Enumerators
will perform the following core functions:
▪ Participate in community outreach and sensitization meetings with local authorities (town chiefs, district commissioners, etc.) and community members in targeted project communities across River Cess and Grand Gedeh counties.
▪ Administer various data collection forms (i.e., beneficiary profiling form, grant co-creation form, business plan development, micro-investment plan, etc.) using the Tablet-based KoboCollect data collection software.
▪ Identify and profile women-led enterprises encompassing Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Individual Enterprises (IEs), Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) or Producer Groups (PGs), and Livelihood Groups (LGs).
▪ Assist and provide guidance to potential women-led enterprises to complete grant co-creation forms, business plan development, micro-investment plan, etc., using KoboCollect data collection software.
▪ Participate in practical training sessions on the data collection protocols, as well as the administration of the various forms. ▪ Clearly explain the objectives of the data collection and the scope of LWEP to community
members and local authorities.
▪ Ensure that all data collection tools, including Tablets, power banks, and other materials used for the data collection, are accounted for.
▪ Perform other duties as may be directed by the technical supervisor.

Deliverables

1. Participation in practical training sessions for data collectors (enumerators)
2. Evidence of community outreach and sensitization meetings held with local authorities (town chiefs, district commissioners, etc.) and community members.
3. Timely submission of all required data (i.e., beneficiary profile data, grant co-creation data, business plan, micro-investment plan, etc.) into the LWEP Management Information System
(MIS)
4. Filling out the enumerators’ daily attendance / timesheet provided by each team lead.
5. Submission of recommendations or observation (if any) through compiled field notes

Required Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Experience
The incumbent should possess the following qualifications and experience:
o Knowledge of agriculture and rural livelihood sectors, with a specific focus on climate-resilient practices.
o Demonstrated skills and knowledge in community engagement and participatory research methods.
o Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player.
o Willing to travel, work, and overnight in remote communities, and to communicate with rural inhabitants.
o Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
o Experience using the Tablet-based Kobo data collection software will be an added
advantage.
o Knowledge/conversational skills in the local languages of River Cess and Grand Gedeh are helpful, but not required.

Minimum Requirements
• Possess a bachelor's degree in sociology, business management, agriculture, natural resource management, rural development, development economics, data science or related fields or must be a university student.
• Demonstrated skills in using the Tablet-based Kobo data collection software
• Background in gender equality and social inclusion is an added advantage
• Prior professional experience in field data collection, preferably in remote communities
• Computer literate, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, internet.
• Qualified candidates may submit CVs by January 4, 2026, to the FCI Admin. Department @
[email protected], with a copy to: LWEP Technical Focal Point: [email protected]