Job Announcement

Custodian

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) began working in Liberia in 1957, with a permanent Country Program Office opening in 1990, supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Liberia has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country by implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, livelihoods, peacebuilding, and WASH.

Job Summary:

The Custodian will be a member of the CRS Office team functioning as a unit to meet the goals and objectives of the team. As a member of the team, the Custodian is responsible for contributing to the upkeep of CRS offices and maintaining office and restroom cleanliness and hygiene. Maintain compound grounds in a clean and orderly fashion. provides support to the staff as required.

Title: Custodian

Location: Monrovia

Type of Role: Fixed-Term Contract

Reports to: Admin Manager

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Keep the office/building clean.
• Ensure water is available in the building.
• Sweep and dust offices every other day.
• Mop floors weekly.
• Clean and sanitize the restroom daily.
• Maintain levels of drinking water in the cooler
• Stock restroom daily.
• Sweep compound grounds every other day.
• Perform any other duties.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years work experience as custodian/expeditor and or housekeeper
• Average computer knowledge in working with MS Word is an added advantage.

Required Languages – English

Travel – Not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Average verbal skills
• Average reading and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible and easily adaptable to change.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment/concept.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and are used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: All CP staff

External: None

Applications:

Please send a resume/CV to LR_HR@crs.org by April 22, 2024, with the subject line “Custodian” No phone calls. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, if you don’t hear from us after two months of the vacancy deadline, kindly note that your application was not successful.

CRS follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with a disability.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviours related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.