INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT

7th October 2021

Job Title: Field Officer

Duty Station: Rutile

Contract length: 3 months

 

WORLD HOPE INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVE

World Hope International is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice. All employees of WHI should play a pivotal role in achieving this objective and every employee should be clear about how their own contribution can help the organization achieve its objective.

World Hope International is part of a consortium, led by Mobile Power and funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), to establish battery-sharing systems in off grid communities. A key aspect of World Hope International’s role is to support Mobile Power to deliver opportunities for women within the project.

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Field Officer is to empower women and girls with a kind, compassionate, and professional approach. The Field Officer will develop relationships within specified communities where WHI is working, especially with women’s groups and community leaders. They will offer training for people in communities on gender-empowerment and business skills, using pre-existing training materials, and at times helping to write new material. The Field Officer will make referrals to appropriate support services if they identify women and girls facing abuse. They will ensure that COVID-19 information is shared.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Representing WHI with women’s groups and other stakeholders with regards to gender and women’s opportunities

- Conducting trainings on various topics, such as protection policies, savings groups, and COVID-19 prevention

Working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice.

Country Office: 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone ● Phone + 232 76-602-385 ● or + 232 79-597-854 Email: saidu.kanu@worldhope.org

Regional Office: 3 Sylvanus St., Makeni ● Phone + 232 78-463-323 ● Email: salifu.samura@worldhope.orgInternational Headquarters: 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA ● website: www.WorldHope.org

- Referring cases of survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to appropriate support services: to other WHI staff, other organizations, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender, and Children’s Affairs, and/or law enforcement

- Compiling regular reports

- Regular travel, in rural areas of Sierra Leone will be a requirement of the job; - Liaising closely with the Anti-Trafficking and GBV team of World Hope International

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Education

Degree or certificate in Social Work, Gender or associated field, or relevant work experience

2. Job related experience and knowledge

Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.

Knowledge of GBV issues is required.

Must have a willingness to closely follow child and vulnerable adult protection policy and procedures.

3. Time required in job to reach effective performance

Probation period – one month

COMPETENCIES

Essential Character:

Compassion

Confidence

Dedication

Personal integrity

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Result orientation

Thoroughness

Effective communication

Essential Skills:

Information Handling

People management

Managing own time

Planning and Organising

Problem Solving and Decision making

Training

Team building

Preferred competencies: Conceptual Thinking

Independent Thinking

Development Orientation Flexibility

WHI CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & STANDARDS

WHI has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation. WHI’s Protection Policy and Standards are closely adhered to and enforced. The organization continually examines itself to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to reduce the risk to sponsored and non-sponsored children and vulnerable adults in WHI projects from any form of abuse or exploitation.

Employees offered a job with WHI are expected to duly sign and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy & Standards as an appendage to their contract of employment. By signing the Child Protection Policy & Standards and Staff Code of Conduct candidates

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acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both policies and consent to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Any breach will result in disciplinary action including possible dismissal.

Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated CVs, current telephone number(s) and copies of certificates to:

The Support Services Manager

World Hope International Sierra Leone

Country Office: 49 Johnson Street Aberdeen, Freetown Sierra Leone Or

Regional Office: 79 Teko Road, Makeni

Or

Send an email to: SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

Closing Date: 21st October 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Country Office: 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone ● Phone + 232 76-602-385 ● or + 232 79-597-854 Email: saidu.kanu@worldhope.org

Regional Office: 3 Sylvanus St., Makeni ● Phone + 232 78-463-323 ● Email: salifu.samura@worldhope.orgInternational Headquarters: 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA ● website: www.WorldHope.org

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