Project Assistant - Liberia

The Project Assistant will provide critical administrative, logistical, data management, and operational support to the LWEP Project team. The successful candidate will ensure seamless compliance with CRS standard operating procedures and policies to support timely planning and delivery of all project activities.

• Maintain a comprehensive project activity implementation tracking system.
•  Manage the scheduling for key project activities and organize and support meetings, workshops, consultations, field visits, and other engagement events, including preparing agendas, invitations, meeting materials, and minutes.
• Assist in collecting, compiling, and organizing project data and information required for monitoring, reporting, and donor compliance

• Support onboarding and coordination of newly hired project staff, consultants and visitors, including logistical and administrative arrangements.

Required Languages - English

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 20 %. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and correspondence management. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, partners, community representatives, and project staff. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. 
•  Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in financial, logistical, and administrative documentation. 
•   Understanding of procurement, logistics, travel coordination, and payment processing procedures. 

• 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

• 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.