Job Vacancies at World Vision – 4 Positions
World Vision is recruiting to fill he following positions:
1.) Health Grid Project Coordinator
2.) Project Officer
3.) Finance Manager
4.) Programme Effectiveness Manager
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Health Grid Project Coordinator
Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’ in North-East & South Regions
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide technical oversight, monitoring and supervision of WASH-related activities and staff for the Sierra Leone Health Grid GDA project. The WASH project coordinator ensures WASH interventions are consistent with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) & Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) standards, policies and procedures for WASH interventions in health facilities.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with relevant field staff for the implementation of the USAID Grid WASH project-related activities in the operational districts and communities.
Provide operational and technical support and monitoring of program activities including hygiene promotion, borehole construction, Ventilated Improved Latrines Construction, and handwashing facilities in strict adherence to Ministry of Health and Sanitation & Ministry of Water Resources guidelines
Support preparation and conducting hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.
Carry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, Environment Impact Assessment, support, Technical Design of WASH and Construction projects as the need arises.
Support communities to establish and monitor community-level structures for the monitoring of sector-specific activities in the program or project for sustainability.
Engage with communities for local-level advocacy with community decision-makers at the chiefdom and district levels.
Prepare and submit project updates including monthly reports, quarterly and final reports to the WASH manager or his designate
Facilitate capacity building for communities/institutions in a borehole, and ventilated improved latrines management
Undertake other activities related to the project as assigned by the WASH Manager.
Partner and collaborate with county government and other development partners to ensure implementation of service models and leverage on the construction of WASH projects
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Be Safe and Resilient
Build Relationships
Learn and Develop
Partner and Collaborate
Deliver Results
Be Accountable
Improve and Innovate
Embrace Change
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
First Degree in Civil Engineering, Certificate or Diploma in WASH, Public Health or equivalent in a related field.
Must have good knowledge and aptitude and Skills in relevant sector areas.
Must be proficient with basic tools in facilitating fieldwork in the relevant sectoral area
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in borehole construction and water distribution needs assessments, surveys, and construction of WASH infrastructure.
Proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large-scale Community-based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
Ability to conduct community and institutional WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities
Good understanding of water supply – improved operational efficiency, smart metering, operation & maintenance and water supply sustainable models for rural water management.
Expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Ability to work in a team and to lead teams
Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable
Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and innovations as well as divergent opinions.
Willingness to live and work in challenging terrains and communities.
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:
Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: December 10th, 2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
2.) Project Officer
Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Project Officer - Education’ in Gbane Chiefdom – Kono District.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To coordinate the implementation and monitoring of Education and Life Skills projects within the Cluster through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of children and community leaders
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with school authorities to ascertain resource availability for the construction of two schools in Komboma and Gandorhun communities.
Coordinate the preparation of local resources include land as well as mobilize community support for the start of construction of the identified schools in the two communities
Ensures availability of qualitative and quantitative Education data and information for input into Horizon and other Child Well Being outcome reports
Monitors the day-to-day progress of all construction work undertaken by the project, make recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Builds capacity of teachers, Savings for Transformation groups as well as school management committee for the effective management of education resources.
Ensures hired contractor for the construction of two schools, strictly follow World Vision’s recommended policies and procedures for construction of schools and other related facilities including, monitoring for quality as well as brand specifics.
Ensures implementation of project key deliverable is on track and follows recommend best practices from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School.
Generates and submit to the Cluster Manager/Grants and PNS Project Manager monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on project progress including planned activities, outputs and outcomes at the chiefdom level.
Ensures representation of Area Programme Office at Provincial events related to Education and report on them to the Area Programmes Manager.
Ensures effective representation of World Vision at the Cluster level related to Education Programme.
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Be Safe and Resilient
Build Relationships
Learn and Develop
Partner and Collaborate
Deliver Results
Be Accountable
Improve and Innovate
Embrace Change
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: degree preferably in Education, Social sciences, Language Arts, Psychology or Early Childhood and or related fields of study.
Experience: At least three (3) years working on an Education Project.
Other Competencies
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Proven ability to communicate on Education programming with local level partners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to support in the development and roll out of Education and Life Skills programs/projects.
Good development and facilitation skills, including catalysing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.
Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.
Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities.
Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.
Experience in community entry and mobilization approaches and facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:
Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of “Project Office - Education’’ Referees of successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: December 10, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. Successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
3.) Finance Manager
Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Finance Manager’ in Freetown.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Assist the Finance and Support Services Director in the oversight and management support for the financial management aspect in the National Office. This position will focus on ensuring implementation of accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes. Will coordinate provision of accurate financial data and analysis. This position is responsible for coordinating National Office finance staff capacity strengthening, the implementation of good internal controls and finance risk management.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership, Capacity Development and Strategic Partnering
Provide strong and positive leadership to the National Office finance team ensuring competent and motivated staff are developed for efficient delivery of services.
Coordinate professional and personal development of National Office finance staff through adequate orientation, on-the-job coaching, identification of learning, training needs and opportunities (e.g. in accounting, Sun Systems, grant management, risk management, leadership, etc.); and succession planning.
Model Christ-centered servant leadership and support the spiritual development of his/her team.
Facilitate non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements.
Provide training in partnership finance policies and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance by stakeholders.
Develop strong collaborative networks with stakeholders through effective and timely communication.
Stewardship
Ensure adequate cost efficiency through:
Provide financial analysis, promote benchmarks and make recommendations.
Support in the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Coordinate the planning and budgeting process and provide technical support, to ensure global and regional guidelines are met.
Review alignment of budgets between the National Office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and Support Offices.
Facilitate control of National Office budget, cash flow and project funding, by providing timely and relevant information to budget managers, in collaboration with the Operations teams.
Fiscal accounting, compliance, monitoring and reporting
Adhere to systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of World Vision assets, resources and operations.
Coordinate the submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting to the Partnership and internal users.
Implement efficient and effective internal control systems.
Implement partnership policies, procedures and guidelines as stipulated in the World Vision International Financial Manual and other documents, including – but not limited to: grant compliance, planning & budgeting, year-end closing, carryforward, accounting and reporting.
Provide regular analysis of programs/Grant financial reports and timely feedback to program managers for decision making
Ensure National Office Finance staff visit Programs/Projects to monitor accountability issues, follow up on the implementation of audit findings and provide support as needed.
Financial Risk Management and Controls
Implement appropriate financial systems and controls and ensure they are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings in finance, both at the National Office and project levels.
Coordinate management responses to finance audits performed to the National Office and projects; ensure responses are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that finance-related audit recommendation are implemented timely at all levels.
Coordinate adequate preparation for internal and external audits.
Implement anti-corruption and fraud strategies.
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Be Safe and Resilient
Build Relationships
Learn and Develop
Partner and Collaborate
Deliver Results
Be Accountable
Improve and Innovate
Embrace Change
WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES
Model Self-Management
Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
Develop the Organisation for the Future
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing preferred, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent preferred
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency, Minimum 2 years experience in a finance management position
Other:
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Must be able to lead and manage a team.
Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferable Sun Systems & Vision. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements is preferred.
Knowledge of local accounting system preferred.
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.
Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
Ability to travel in-country and within the West Africa region. Experience in treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred
Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:
Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Finance Manager’ Referees of the successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: December 10, 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
4.) Programme Effectiveness Manager
Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of Senior Programme Effectiveness Manager in Freetown ( Re-advertise)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To manage a team responsible for Programme Effectiveness through the development and implementation of the National Office Strategy, technical oversight of programme areas, to ensure quality assurance in the design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) of programs and projects in alignment with World Vision’s standards and industry best practices.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the development and implementation of the National Office Strategy in World Vision Sierra Leone country programs
Ensure adequate human and technical resources are available to implement National office objectives; promote the alignment of sector business plans so that strategic objectives are achieved
Ensure the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team’s capacity is built and strengthen the skills of the Programme Effectiveness (PE) team to deliver quality programming
Engage externally at the national level and internally (with sector leads thereby encouraging active participation and representation).
Ensure technical standards are defined (understood), and appropriate systems are applied in programmes and projects, technical standards and processes are developed to aid project implementation at the field level. Develop simple and contextualized tools for proper delivery on DME processes (assessment, designs, monitoring and evaluation, reflections, and reporting etc.) for the support to quality assurance in programmes; ensuring Child Protection is mainstreamed into Design Monitoring and Evaluation processes, and all programmes and projects
Effectively supervise and mentor the Risk Manager, Design Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Knowledge Management and Systems Manager.
Lead research and learning on the various program, projects, and document best practices to enhance the effective program and project implementation.
Ensure adequate tools are in place to monitor and document impact in all programme areas.
Facilitate information management and flow to ensure a smooth working relationship with other departments. Ensure adequate and timely follow up and tracking of all audit recommendations relating to your Function as agreed in the Management Response and champion Child Safe Organizational practices (e.g. children are not hired to execute WV projects, report/refer cases of abuse perpetrated by staff and non-staff ...etc.)
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Be Safe and Resilient
Build Relationships
Learn and Develop
Partner and Collaborate
Deliver Results
Be Accountable
Improve and Innovate
Embrace Change
WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES
Model Self-Management
Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
Develop the Organisation for the Future
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: Master’s Degree in Development Studies or Social Sciences or equivalent.
Technical Skills and other attributes required:
Computer Skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Working knowledge and negotiation skills
Proficiency in English
Capabilities to identify needs in staff training
Abilities to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and all other partners
Abilities to work with a team and contribute to building team spirit
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Knowledge of development policies in Sierra Leone and WV partnership
Understand development projects operation and processes in NGOs
Knowledge of sector policies
Control of assessment projects design and Monitoring-Evaluation techniques and tools
Good understanding of child rights and protection.
Experience: At least seven (7) years progressive experience in the humanitarian and development sector
Other: Strong skills in research methodology, and application of data analysis using computer programs.
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:
Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Senior Programme Effectiveness Manager’ Referees of the successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: December 10, 2021
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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