This is a Project Management post that is based in Grand Gedeh, Liberia. It reports to the SFL-Regional Manager and is responsible for up to 5-direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with SFL-Liberia management team and SFL’s partners to assess and identify micro-grants recipients; lead and conduct interviews with grant recipient groups to assure the grants are used for income-generating activities, not for direct consumption Conduct and/or lead financial literacy classes for the pre-qualified grants recipients Work with grant recipients to develop business plans for productive use of the grants Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly updates/reports, as required by the donor & HQ Work with the County Governments, local councils, and other internal stakeholders to assure proper flow of information and communication Maintain proper communication and reporting-flow with SFL Headquarters Travel within the country and out; and work in remote areas for extended periods, as needed Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. Education and/or
Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in: finance, international development, project management (Masters or higher preferred). Three-plus years of experience in project management; preferably with micro-credit. Understanding of microcredit principles and application in agrarian communities. Project and administrative experience in a cross cultural environment. Excellent reading, writing and communication in the English language. Prior experience in Africa is preferable. Understanding of ethnography is a plus.
Personal Skills & Abilities:
Christian leadership skills; ability to maintain a positive work environment with professionalism. Strong teamwork and listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. Ability to research, analyze, coordinate, & plan both strategically and innovatively. Ability to assess complex programs and situations rapidly and form accurate opinions. Ability to respond practically and operate successfully in difficult field conditions. Willingness to adopt the use of locally appropriate technologies. Ability to be flexible, persistent, diplomatic and to gain respect among staff, local community leaders, as well as local government ministries and donor organizations. Excellent written and verbal English; aptitude for languages.
Dates:12+ month commitment to live and work in Liberia.
Provided by SFL:
Compensation (amount dependent on qualifications and previous experience). All project related travel expenses (including round-trip air to/from the field). Visa documentation support. Shared housing and food allowance.
If interested, please email resume to: marguerite@shelter.org
