Project Assistant - Liberia in Abba Kangar, Grand Bassa at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Project Assistant - Liberia

Location: Liberia | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Professional certificate in a relevant field
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in project administration, operations, logistics, finance, grants management, or program support, preferably within an NGO, development, or humanitarian organization
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects
• Experience processing payment requests, organizing events, coordinating logistics, and maintaining project documentation.
• Experience working with government institutions, community stakeholders, and implementing partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project administration, operations, logistics, finance, grants management, or program support, preferably within an NGO, development, or humanitarian organization
• Experience working on livelihoods, agriculture, resilience, climate adaptation, natural resource management, or community development projects.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and project implementation procedures

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.