About CRS Liberia:

CRS began working in Liberia in 1957, with a permanent country program office opening in 1990 to provide life-saving relief in response to emergencies and to address issues of chronic poverty and injustice through innovative and sustainable development programs. CRS Liberia has since developed programs in peacebuilding, youth livelihoods, health systems strengthening, nutrition, and urban water, sanitation, and hygiene. Key partners include the Catholic Church, the Government of Liberia, local faith-based organizations, and other NGOs.

About CRS WASH & SILC+GTA Projects:

CRS Liberia is preparing to implement 2 internally funded projects (WASH and SILC+GTA). Both projects will be implemented in 4 counties over a period of 2 years, WASH (Monsterrado & Margibi) and SILC+GTA (Bong & Nimba).

WASH- Helping to Elevate the Lives of People in Small cities (HELPS) is an urban water supply project with focus on providing targeted communities in Monsterrado and Margibi access to basic water services. CRS will work closely with Liberia Water Sewer Corporation LWSC, the WASH Commission and a strong local WASH partner to implement this project. The constructions/rehabilitations of stand-alone water supply systems (power by solar energy) and the connections of selected communities with water kiosks couple with social behavior change activities will be key amongst WASH activities.

SILC+GTA – This is a Rural Savings for the Future project aimed at increasing financial and decision-making power among Liberian women living in rural areas. This project will address the financial and cultural barriers that women experience by using a two-pronged approach targeted at increasing financial capacity and money management for women while improving intra-household decision making so that women have an equal say in how savings and loans are used. This approach will consist of forming Savings Internal Lending Communities SILC groups for women in farming communities who are receiving technical assistance from the USAID Agriculture Sustainability Activity in Bong and Nimba Counties. The Gender Transformative Approach will be implemented through the SILC groups. The project participants will have an increased financial and decision-making capacity leading to greater economic stability for the family through improved business and agricultural outputs.

Purpose:

The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the supervision, and implementation of field activities under the 2 projects, she/he will work closely with the Senior Project Officers on the management of the 2 projects. The Project Officer role is to directly support Project Lead in the day to day running of the project, planning of activities, conducting trainings, supervision of field activities, report writing and working with local implementing partners to advance project goal.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Coordination

• Lead the implementation of project activities in the field, making sure standard and quality are maintained.
• Coordinate with partners, government, and local/relevant authorities to ensure delivery of services to project participants are well coordinated and meets their needs.

Project Strategy, Planning and Programme Support

• Actively participate in drafting project strategies, and operational plans for in-county activities.
• Jointly with Project Lead, update detailed needs and resource assessments and revise designs of technical plans as necessary, considering practical aspects of implementation solutions, and relevant technical specifications and guidelines.
• Assist the Project Lead in the development of SILC activities including planning and implementation.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance and support to local WASH partner on the access to water supply, to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of project activities.
• Facilitate capacity strengthening activities for local partners.
• Supervise and monitor the day-to-day implementation of the WASH and SILC projects in the field.
• Ensure that mechanisms to monitor the performances of local partners activities in the project locations are in place.
• Ensure that projects Monitoring System, data collection and reporting is carried out systematically and timely with quality information.

Reporting

• Report regularly(monthly) on projects activities implementation by CRS, while maintaining accurate records of all relevant WASH/SILC performance indicators.
• Prepare regular sectorial reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring and coordination meetings as required by the NWASHC/other government institutions.
• Maintaining regular communication/consultation with Project Leads regarding all technical/major project decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum two years of professional work experience in planning, programming and implementation of WASH and livelihood projects.
• Demonstrated experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience of working in project locations (Monsterrado, Margibi, Bong and Nimba) and understanding of local context is a plus.
• Ability to deliver high-quality reports to CRS and/or donors.
• Ability to work independently is required.
• Some experience working with other international NGOs is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Travel:

Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% to project counties

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

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

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Senior Project Officers, MEAL Technical Associate, Partnership Coordinator, Program Manager.

External: Local Implementing Partners, Government partners

***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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

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

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

NB: All applications should be sent to this email address LR_HR@crs.org with the position as a subject. Or apply via the system below.

Closing Date: September 3, 2021