🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Childfund – 3 Positions

Position Title : Sr Coordinator, Project
Location: Bombali, Makeni
ChildFund office: Makeni, Sierra Leone
Manager/Supervisor title: Programs & Sponsorship Director
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-siteAbout ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
ChildFund Sierra Leone is implementing a school and community health project funded by Proctor and Gamble (P&G) in Bo, Bombali, Kailahun, Koinadugu, Tonkolili, Moyamba and Kono districts. The overall goal of this project is to improve the health situation of rural communities in the above districts by reducing the incidences of waterborne diseases through the increased use of safe drinking water in 8,400 households, especially among children, and therefore improve the quality of life.

Required Experience and Education

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, public Health or any relevant field . An equivalent combination of education and experience is considered
• 5 to 7 years of experience in implementing large-scale projects, particularly community-based ones
• At least 3 of years’ experience in project management/coordination particularly community interventions.
• S/he must have experience of working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or preferably an international organization.

• Knowledge of the Sierra Leonean health system and policies/strategies related to Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and treatment is an asset.
• Experience in community health, WASH and waterborne disease prevention, treatment and management
• Strong monitoring and quality report writing skills and ability to absorb and process information across a wide range of issues.
• Experience in implementing grants or similar funding mechanisms is required.

Primary Responsibilities
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Efficient and Effective Project Management:

• Ensure compliance with ChildFund International’s policies and procedures.
• As the lead for the Children’s Safe Drinking Water project, coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on impact of the project in line with donor and Plan Requirements (PR)

• As a Project Coordinator for the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project, coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on impact of the project in line with donor and Plan Requirements (PR)
• Provide field supervision of the project in collaboration with the Local Partners, Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) and District Councils
• Ensure timely implementation and reporting of project activities.
• Ensure project cycle management and implementation align with operational objectives (both quantitative and qualitative).
• Develop a strategic vision for the project and propose adjustments as needed.
• Serve as the focal point for technical and administrative aspects of the project with the Local Partners.
• Ensure functional links between the project’s activities and other ChildFund Sierra Leone projects, including other grants, NSPs and Sponsorship.
• Organize regular team meetings to ensure smooth operations.
• Plan team activities, validate team organization, and approve field mission schedules.

• Facilitate the review and adjustment of annual implementation plans for the objectives of project interventions to ensure that annual performance indicators and program quality standards are met.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure proper implementation of project staff and partners
• Establish good communications with all partners
• Provide technical support necessary to determine the strategic direction of the project.
•  Participate in country review committee for the periodic review of the project and action plans

Monitoring & Evaluation/ Knowledge Management:

• Provide technical support necessary to determine the strategic direction of the project.

• Participate in country quarterly or periodic review meetings of the project and action plans
• Perform any other duties aligned with their skills.
• Facilitate the review and adjustment of annual implementation plans for the objectives of project interventions to ensure that annual performance indicators and program quality standards are met.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure proper implementation of project staff and partners
• Ensure project reports are completed on a time with quality
• Review the action plan and project activities to ensure interventions carried out as specified in the project document
• Initiate action on issues in reports raised by project staff and partners in consultation with program Director and other relevant parties
• Monitor the project internally, participate in internal evaluations, and attend regular M&E meetings with ChildFund & its Local Partners
• Coordinate the production of quality and authentic narrative and financial reports.
• Document project results through a final report on impact and debriefing workshops with Local Partners.
• Ensure project reports are completed on a time with quality
• Review the action plan and project activities to ensure interventions are carried out as specified in the project document
• Initiate action on issues in reports raised by project staff and partners in consultation with program Director and other relevant parties

Risk Management:

• Complete risk assessment to identify risks for the project
• Develop a risk Matrix and Risk Mitigation plan for the project
• Execute Risk mitigation plan

Logistics

• Establish a system for managing project equipment and mobile assets, including target tracking.
• Oversee project stock management especially on the Procter & Gamble (P&G) sachets

Finance

• Monitor the project budget and alert the Program and Sponsorship Director of any deviations in line with donor requirements.
• Ensure all advances to partners and project staff are justified on time.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly budget vs. expenditure reviews.
• Ensure audit recommendations are followed by a corrective action plan and monitor its implementation.

Project Visibility

• Contribute to identifying communication strategies for project activities.
• Ensure that the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project implementation strategies and Water Management strategies are developed and integrated into the Project deliverables in ChildFund intervention areas.
• Coordinate project activities in synergy with other partners involved.
• Representing ChildFund with local authorities and project partners
• Represent ChildFund in meetings and networks assigned by the Program Director or Country Director.
• Establish good communications with all partners

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision-making uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence other professionals and produce high-quality reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annual, assessment, evaluations, research, for various audiences.
• Creative mindset and ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work in a complex/ multi-sectoral project with a multicultural team.
• Mid-level proficiency in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Excel is required.
• Ability to work in remote communities
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrate understanding of project management.
• Demonstrated experience in serving as a technical specialist in multi-cultural work environments focusing on program development and management
• Excellent administrative, communications, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to represent and interact with donors, government officials, international organizations and NGO representatives
• Strong organizational, inter-personal, communication and report writing skills

Position Title: Social Worker(s)
Locations: Kono, Koinadugu & Moyamba
Manager/Supervisor title: Coordinator Sr, Project
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-site
Number of staff required: Three (3)About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.About This Role
ChildFund Sierra Leone is implementing a school and community health project funded by Proctor and Gamble (P&G) in Bo, Bombali, Kailahun, Koinadugu, Tonkolili, Moyamba and Kono districts. The overall goal of this project is to improve the health situation of rural communities in the above districts by reducing the incidences of waterborne diseases through the increased use of safe drinking water in 8,400 households, especially among children, and therefore improve the quality of life.

We are recruiting three (3) Social Workers that will provide effective and efficient leadership in the field during the implementation of the project. It is a donor requirement. The social workers will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the P&G Project at the field level with leadership, monitoring and reporting roles.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Health, Development studies, or a related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in field/community -based implementation and monitoring
• Experience in project implementation particularly at community interventions
•  Experience of working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or preferably an international organization.

• Knowledge of the Sierra Leonean health system and policies/strategies related to Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and treatment is an asset.
• Experience in community health, and waterborne disease prevention, treatment and management
• Strong monitoring and quality report writing skills and ability to absorb and process information across a wide range of issues.
• Experience implementing grants or similar funding mechanisms is required.

Primary Responsibilities
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Efficient and Effective Project Implementation:

• Comply with ChildFund International’s policies and procedures.
• As a Social Worker for the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project, coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on impact of the project in line with donor and Plan Requirements (PR)

• Provide field supervision of the project in collaboration with the Local Partners, Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) and District Councils
• Timely implementation and reporting of all project activities.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of the project and achievement of its set objectives
• Serve as the focal point for technical and administrative aspects of the project with the Local Partners and MDAs at the district level
• Participate in regular team meetings to ensure smooth operations.
• Plan team activities with supervisor and other team members

Monitoring & Evaluation/ Knowledge Management:

• Participate in country quarterly or periodic review meetings of the project and action plans
• Perform any other duties aligned with skills.
• Participate in the review and adjustment of annual implementation plans for the objectives of project interventions to meet annual performance indicators and program quality standards.
• Provide technical assistance to local partners to ensure proper implementation by partners
• Complete project reports on time with quality
• Participate in the review of the action plan and project activities to ensure interventions are carried out as specified in the project document
• Jointly review reports and contribute to the development of actions on issues identified in reports with the Project Coordinator and Local partners in consultation with Program Director and other relevant parties
• Monitor the project internally, participate in internal assessments and evaluations, and attend regular M&E meetings with ChildFund & its Local Partners
• Document project and share with M&E and Project Coordinator for the development of a final report on impact and debriefing workshops with Local Partners.

Risk assessment

• Contribute to the conduct of a risk assessment to identify risks and the development of a risk matrix for the project
• Contribute towards the development of a risk Matrix and Risk Mitigation plan for the project
• Participate in the implementation and rolling out of a Risk mitigation plan

Logistics

• Contributes to the judicious utilization of project equipment and mobile assets, including motor bike, target tracking.
• Oversee project stock management e.g Procter & Gamble (P&G) sachets

Finance

• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator in contributing to effective and efficient project budget
• Ensure all advances are timely cleared/liquidated
• Participating in budget revisions
• Contribute to the implementation of audit recommendations following a  corrective action plan and monitor its implementation

Project Visibility

• Participate in the identification and development of communication strategies for project activities.
• Participating in the development of Water Management strategies are developed and integrated into the Project deliverables in ChildFund intervention areas.
• Coordinate project activities in synergy with other partners involved.
• Representing ChildFund with local authorities and project partners
• Represent ChildFund in meetings and networks at District and community level assigned by the Project Coordinator.
• Establish good communications with all partners

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision-making uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

• The ability to read, speak, and write fluently in English.
• Very good report writing skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to represent and interact with government officials, international organizations and NGO representatives
• Computer literate must be with reasonable proficiency in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and Reporting (essential)
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Ability to coordinate several tasks within a given timeframe
• Ability to operate and maintain cool relationships during stressful moments without prejudice quality results
• Ability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains and possession of a valid rider’s license
• Experience working at the community level
• Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills
• Ability to solve problems, particularly in challenging situations
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.