GOAL is long established in Sierra Leone and has teams in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu Moyamba and Kenema Districts. We contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction. We focus on maternal, child and adolescent health, rural water supply, urban waste management and promoting social inclusion and decent work.

Reporting to the Systems Director, this post sits on the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will contribute to the design and delivery of staff development strategies and the management of change in support of GOAL Sierra Leone’s strategic and operational plans, providing information, advice and services as required. The HR/Admin Coordinator will work with a team across the country programme to support a process of continuous organizational and individual performance improvement to help the country office achieve its ambition of becoming a high performing and impactful one.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for the effective management of the Human Resource & Administrative functions and provision of advice and guidance to the Senior Management and staff of GOAL Sierra Leone.

GOAL is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Sierra Leoneans to join our team in Sierra Leone.  Candidates are invited to apply for the vacant post, whose particulars are given below:

Job Title: Human Resource and Administrative Coordinator

Location: Freetown

Contract duration:  11 Months with possible extension

Report to:  Systems Director.

To succeed in this role, recommended minimum of 5 years Human Resource/Administrative management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support service plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time.

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other related academic discipline, and / or a postgraduate specialization in Human Resources.

Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload and that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts. Resourceful and creativity in developing the role of HR within the Programme and ensuring the most effective and support to line management willingness and ability to dramatically change work practice and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

In-depth Knowledge of employee relation and develop and maintain knowledge of current employment legislation. Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;

Excellent English skills, both speaking and written, ability to work under pressure,

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic team in Sierra Leone , please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to:

jobs@sl.goal.ie

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Please note: this will reflect our selection process.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offers made is also subject to police clearance.

GOAL Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Closing date for applications is 6th February,  2022.