Job Vacancy at GOAL – Local Consultant
Job Title: Local Consultant
Location: Freetown
Report to: GOAL Wash Coordinator
Duration: 6 Months
GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in seven districts in Sierra Leone.
GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic Local Consultant to be based at the Freetown City Council working alongside local partners, community members, private operators, FCC staff in coordinating various project activities and events in support of FCC’s work to manage the City’s dumpsites in Freetown.
To succeed in this, you must meet both Award and Essential criteria:
Award Criteria
Proven track-record of working with government (national or local) agencies and NGOs.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Experience in dumpsites management including occupational health and safety. Having worked with FCC on similar thematic area would be an advantage.
Essential criteria
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
Flexible and easily adaptable to change.
Advanced time management and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent client-facing communication skills.
If you have these skills and are interested in joining FCC to managing the dumpsite, please send your application and profile to:
on or before 5:30 pm on Monday 19th July 2021.
Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible, this means that applications will be reviewed as they are received; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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