GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Grant & Partnership Manager
2.) Social Behaviours Change Communication Facilitator (SBCCF)
3.) Senior Finance Manager (Grants and Partnership Management)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Grant & Partnership Manager

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

GOAL has been operating in Sierra Leone since the late 1980s, initially in emergency response, with a permanent  presence since 1999 response, with a permanent presence in country since 1999. GOAL operates from its main office  based in Freetown, with other sub operational offices in Kenema, Kambia, Bombali, and Moyamba Districts. GOAL  implements programmes in 8 of Sierra Leones 16 districts: Western Area Urban, Kambia, Kenema, Bombali, Port Loko,  Koinadugu/Karene, Moyamba, and hires over 145 staff across the country. Our programmes focus on three interrelated  sectors: WASH, Health and Blue Economy and Food Security and Livelihoods. The WaSH work in Western urban  focusses on Solid and liquid waste management while the rural WASH focusses on developing water infrastructures that  are run by the local communities and local administration. Our Health work heavily focusses on health system  strengthening, behavioural change and developing the capacity of the government health service providers. The Blue  Economy and FSL work focusses on supporting the artisanal/small scale fishery sector value chain actors and follows the  Market systems development approach where actors have incentives to sustainably participate in the system. GOAL also  has been increasing working with local NGOs and community groups and aims to further deepen the localisation agenda  where local actors are becoming major actors of their development administration.

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the  undermentioned position:  

Job Overview/Summary: 

➢ GOAL SL is looking for a Grants and Partnership Manager position who will provide general support to ensure the  timely and effective implementation of all awarded grants. This position will also works with GOAL’s Partnership HUB  based in Uganda to promote and apply good practice in Partnership management and capacity building/development  support to ensure successful partnership relationships but also deepen the localisation agenda. The job holder is  guided by the Programme Development and Quality Coordinator and the post holder works across teams in GOAL  SL and GOAL Global.

Partnership engagement 

Major Responsibilities:  

➢ Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with key collaborators and explore and build  partnerships with local and international organizations.

➢ Lead in the overall management of all partnerships in GOAL SL and all OCA/award assessment processes and  documentation.

➢ Coordinate and support the program team in the facilitation of Partnership Project opening, review, and closing  meetings.

➢ Coordinate narrative and finance reporting processes, including reviews, monitoring, and feedback.

➢ Coordinate with GOAL departments and Programme Coordinators to schedule and help organize Grant-Program Partner Opening/ Review/Reporting processes.

➢ Work with communications Officer to ensure Communications and Visibility to ensure compliance with donor  requirements.

➢ Support the preparation of necessary Grants and Partnership Agreement documentation and compliance with GOAL  due diligence procedures and raise issues affecting external/internal compliance to the PDQ Coordinator.

Proposal Development 

➢ Support the proposal development process in coordination and with guidance from the PDQ Coordinator &  relevant Programmes and finance staff and global support to develop and compile inputs to technical proposal  narratives/concept notes and annexes.

➢ Develop and/or review budget narratives and undertake initial review of proposal drafts to ensure inputs are  precise, and proper proposal templates and grant management procedures are followed.

➢ Submit proposals and budgets and required annexes for review by the PDQ Coordinator, Programme Staff and  ensuring that the grant applications are prepared according to the required format and submitted to donors or  internally on time.

Grants Management 

➢ Provide guidance to program and support colleagues on donor compliance and maintain donor information in  internal grant management systems/manually managed database up to date, ensuring donor templates are  readily available.

➢ Manage all internal and external grant reporting to ensure high-quality, well-written and timely reports are  produced meeting donor and GOAL requirements, with support from the program managers/ coordinators.

➢ Ensure regular and timely scheduling, preparation, and facilitation of Project Cycle Meetings (PCM): grant opening  and closing meetings, ad hoc grant implementation meetings, and budget versus actual (BVA) meetings. Ensure  required representation from each unit (Program teams, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Grants) are in  attendance, and that any needed pre-work is completed in advance of the meeting. Review and circulate meeting  minutes, assign action items, and ensure proper, timely follow-up of issues raised.

➢ Stay up to date with all institutional Donor guidelines. Acquire and disseminate updated information regarding  Donor formats (proposal and reports) and other donor-related information to program, finance, supply chain, and  partner staff to enable them to abide by Donor rules and regulations.

➢ Records Management: Support comprehensive information management and filing system to ensure all grant  agreements, reports, key correspondences, etc. are appropriately filed in up-to-date and consistent soft (Box) and  hard (physical) files.

➢ Capacity Building: Ensure training is made available for program, operations, and partner staff on grants  management-related issues, including grant report writing and Donor compliance issues, as needed.

➢ Prepare Country and Partnership updates, internal and external reports, and documents, as needed, with input  from program staff, etc.

Requirements: 

➢ A minimum of a BA degree or equivalent in international relations, Political studies, Development or Affairs,  Communication, Business, or related field.

➢ Must have a positive mental attitude with good levels of assertiveness and collaboration.

➢ Knowledge of key Donor rules and regulations is a plus.

➢ Business development/ proposal development experience is highly desirable.

➢ Highly organized, close attention to detail, and ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fluid environment.

➢ Ability to work well independently but also coordinate with other teams.

➢ Capacity to work under pressure. Flexibility is required.

➢ Excellent interpersonal skills.

Safeguarding 

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.

Accountability within GOAL 

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any  candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• 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.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming  area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 16th April, 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter  must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

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.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

2.) Social Behaviours Change Communication Facilitator (SBCCF)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union, Charity: Water and DFID.

General Description of the Programme

GOAL has been engaged in implementing charity water funded project in rural communities in Gaura, Tunkia Dama, Koya Noma Simbaru, Wandor and Gorama-mende chiefdoms in Kenema district since early 2018. And Moyamba District since 2023

In line with Government of Sierra Leones Water and Sanitation policy, the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme as well as the Sustainable Developmental Goals, GOAL is contributing towards government’s efforts of increasing access to safe and sustainable water to the rural population of Kenema by refocusing its strategy which seeks to strengthen its relationship and service delivery through a Public and Private Partnership approach. Therefore, GOAL have been closely working with Ministry of health and Sanitation, Ministry of Water Resources and Kenema District Council (KDC) through in ensuring that the above Government goals are met.

Overview of the role

The role of the SBCC Facilitator is to work on Hygiene Promotion and Sanitation activities in the communities selected for the project.

The SBCC Facilitator will work closely with District Health Management Team (DHMT) District council, and Water Directorate to facilitate discussions with community members and to promote good hygiene practices and stimulate households to construct and use their own latrine.

The SBCC Facilitator will be responsible for the promotion of behaviour change communication and social mobilization interventions which are essential component of the project. She /He will assist in the definition and set up of Public Health promotion according to the GOAL proposal, log frame and work plan, this will include.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate CLTS, CLA activities, hygiene promotion discussions and other activities with the local communities, CHWs and the DHMT

• Carry out mapping exercise of communities.
• Data collection of community hygiene and sanitation status
• Cofacilitate CLTS and CLA triggering sessions at selected communities.
• Conduct community dialogue sessions.
• Definition of key hygiene and sanitation messages
  • Help facilitate discussions and meetings with community members and make visits to follow up on action plans.

• Conduct ODF verification, certification, and celebration with relevant line ministries.
• Oversee all hygiene and sanitation activities within his/her assigned area to make sure they are running effectively and having an impact.

Formation and training of Water, school, and facility Management committees (WMC, SMC and FMC):

• Guide community, schools, and healthcare facility on how to identify potential committee members.
• Help facilitate discussions and meetings with committee members and make visits to follow up on action plans.
• Receive and co-facilitate training of WMC SMC and FMC, including helping to organize training logistics.
• Conduct regular follow up meeting with committee members.
• Liaise and collaborate with community leaders and other community agencies to gain local buy-in for the project and facilitate local ownership of WASH infrastructure at the community level

Reporting and compliance :

• Submit weekly summary reports to the Behaviour Change supervisor on progress and challenges.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Behaviour change supervisor or Programme Manager.

• Always comply with GOAL’s Child Protection Policy.
• Ensure Gender is maintained at all stages of project Implementation.

Safeguarding 4

• Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
• Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities.
• Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

Requirements (Person Specification):

Essential

• The candidate must have diploma in Community Development, Public Health, or a related field,
• have experience working with communities in a CBO or NGO environment.
• Basic computer skills with ability to use Microsoft word,
• Experience in understanding of community mobilization in relation to health promotion, water, and sanitation activities.
• Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with people in many different environments.
• Ability to speak one of the local languages spoken in Kenema District
• Able to work independently and act on own initiative.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong experience of conducting/organising workshops, trainings, or meetings.
• Capable of producing reliable and timely reports and familiar with community research methods.

Desirable

• Ability to ride a motorbike on rough terrain or willingness to learn is an advantage.
• Good English language skills
• Basic computer skills with ability to use Microsoft word,

GOAL and GOAL workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in GOAL code of conduct.  The staff must also adhere to the following GOAL Policies: Child Protection Anti- fraud, Anti- bribery, Conflict of interest, Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and whistle blowing policies.

Safeguarding

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.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• 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.

• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th April, 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

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.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

3.) Senior Finance Manager (Grants and Partnership Management)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioural change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity: Water, FCDO and Community Foundation of Ireland (CFI).

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the undermentioned position: Job Summary

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union, Charity: Water and DFID.

General Description of the Programme

GOAL is working with the stakeholders and is focusing on the support to DHMTs and Freetown City Council, Water directorate  in planning and management to improve reproductive health and WASH outcomes.
GOAL Sierra Leone is delivering programmes in 6 districts particularly in WASH, Adolescent sexual reproductive health, health system strengthening and inclusion.  In Freetown and Kenema, GOAL implements WASH programming (FSM project utilising the systems approach in Freetown funded under Gates Foundation & Irish Aid and rural WASH with a focus on sanitation marketing, water points sustainability in Kenema funded under CW and IA).

In Freetown, Kenema, Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu and Moyamba GOAL is implementing health system strengthening including clinical mentorship pilot in Kenema funded by DFID and Irish Aid and an Inclusion Programme focusing on the promotion of decent work through advocacy particularly on the situation of informal sector workers, anti-human trafficking and child labour in collaboration with the World hope International and Sierra Leone Labour Congress funded by the European Union.

Overview of the role

Based in Freetown office, the Senior Finance Manager (Grants and Partnership Management) will contribute to achieving high quality programming by ensuring effective grant management including, compliance requirements, and reporting. S/he will monitor and assist program managers with the financial management of programme budgets including expenditure forecasting and ensuring the Budget Monitoring Tool (BMT) is completed in a timely manner.

Main responsibilities

1. Preparation of all active grants BMT/Budget Monitoring Tools/ and submission to AFC for review.   Preparation of journals and import to sage after codes have been reviewed by AFC. Ensure that all the BMTs are rolled out by the 14 working days of the month (deadline 18th of the month)-Ensure all the BMTs are review by AFC or FC before submission to the budget holders.
2. Support the AFC with grant set up for donor budget (create account code, structure, and import to sage according to the donor template), after creating a code updated to finance form & share to all staff.
3. Support the ACF prepare all donor report / Address all donor queries.
4. Support AFC in all donor audit (Provide documents for audits, liaise with auditors, filing of all reports (Soft & Hard Copies) relating to the audit.
5. Coordinate with respective budget holders to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and aligned.
6. Monitor grant payment schedules and income requests for respective portfolio in a timely manner.
7. Be familiar with all GOAL organizational and donor portfolio compliance requirements and ensure high quality management of grants through meeting of KPIs and deadlines.
8. Assist in training and capacity building related to GOAL Grants Management/donor compliance as required.
9. Visit field offices to support with capacity building of staff and partners and monitoring purposes.
10. Monitors new funding opportunities, assist in business plan development where applicable. Works with the relevant stakeholder to ensure delivery of high-quality funding submissions, reflecting outcomes focused programs.
11. Provide training and support to partners in the implementation of GOAL standard financial reporting.
12. Support Program Development and Quality Manager to develop ‘Partnership package’ to guide partners to ensure compliance in their implementation. The ‘Partnership package’ would include templates and guidance on their use and would include procurement, stock, and fleet management as well as financial management.
13. Support the partners to develop policies: financial manual, procurement manual and human Resources Manual.
14. Carry out the initial financial assessment of potential partners and develop a capacity gap plan, and continuous assessment of the capabilities of each partner and identity potential control risk to GOAL with the support of the PDQ Manager.
15. Support in the preparation partners’ agreements for review and approval.
16. Ensure partners maintain systems of financial control consistent with GOAL standard including proper filing of supporting documents, monthly reconciliations of cash/bank books, payroll preparation and reconciliation, controls over access and distribution of cash/cheques.
17. Any other duties and tasks as shall be assigned.

Safeguarding 4

• Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
• Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities.
• Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

Requirements (Person Specification)

• Ability to work with excel, SAGE, BMT; proficiency in standard office software packages; proficiency in verbal and written English; firm belief in teamwork, demonstrated technical ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels; good communicator, facilitator and trainer; flexible and capable of working with an international country team; attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines.

Keeping confidentiality, accountability, excellence, adaptability, innovation, and coaching, facilitating change, planning and organizing

Essential

• Qualified accountant. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in a related field.
• At least one year’s team management experience
• Willingness and ability to work in a pressurized environment, producing work of high quality to strict deadlines.
• Experience in dealing with institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, EC, UN, private foundations. Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (Particularly EU, Irish Aid, USAID).
• Flexible and reliable, with excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills (English)
• Strong IT skills and systems experience – Advanced Excel experience and SAGE experience is highly desirable.

Safeguarding

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. 

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• 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.

• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.

• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

General terms and conditions.

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 is an equal opportunities employer.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Finance Team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 19th April, 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

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.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”