šøš± Job Vacancies @ Handicap International (HI) – 2 Positions
HI is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following National Positions.
1.) Agricultural Farm Project Officer
2.) Agricultural Farm Project Manager
PLEASE NOTE:Ā Ā
Handicap International has clear institutional policies on āChild Protectionā, āAnti-fraud, Bribery and Corruptionā,Ā āDisability, Gender and Ageā and āProtection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassmentā. ItĀ is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to signĀ the HI Code of Conduct.Ā
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Agricultural Farm Project Officer
Handicap International ā Humanity & Inclusion (HI)Ā is an International NGO that has been working closely with theĀ Government of Sierra Leone, International and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groupsĀ and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation,Ā prevention of disabilities, advocacy, and rights.
The agricultural farm project will be implemented within two years (2022 ā 2023) in two districts (Wester Area RuralĀ and Moyamba). In each of the two districts, activities will be implemented in 5 communities in partnership with HandicapĀ International (HI), Network of HIV Positive (NETHIPS) and Visit Sierra Leone Travel (VSLT). The project objective is toĀ ensure the financial autonomy of 200 vulnerable people including persons living with disabilities and their familiesĀ (1,200) through training on agricultural activity.
This position requires working in partnership with two local organizations (NETHIPS and VSLT) to cover activities in twoĀ districts (Western Area Rural and Moyamba). This includes direct interact with people living with disability and HIV andĀ interact with community members.
Missions / responsibilitiesĀ
Mission 1: Operational implementationĀ
Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworksĀ ā¢Ā Contribute to planning and preparing activities, tools, and the associated resources, and implement the actionĀ plan in
- conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
- Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the projectĀ manager.
- Ensure regular reporting of activities, and contribute to the internal and external reporting as requested by theĀ project
- manager.
- Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations toĀ the project manager.
- Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the project manager.Ā ā¢Ā Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitoring the partnership relationship with theĀ project partners.
- Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.
Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
- Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.Ā ā¢Ā Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the project manager, and ensure that project evaluationĀ recommendations are followed.
- Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
- Contribute to project learning.
Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management
- Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on theĀ project, in line with global standards.
- Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database.
Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams
- As authorized by the project manager, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and theĀ support
- services located in the area when necessary.
- Ensure that the project teams and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work wellĀ together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
- Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication
- Contribute to HIās external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
- Communicate about the project to partners, authorities, and stakeholders when relevant.
Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and ResponseĀ
- Contribute to the programmeās emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adaptĀ his/her working
- arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.
In addition to the skills mentioned in the Standard Function, the following are required:
- Training Facilitation Skills
- Community mobilization and engagement skills
- Emotional Regulation
- Communication Skills
Required for the job
Education & Knowledge
- Diploma or degree in any social sciences-related courses
- Knowledge of development work and/or disability issues
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Experience
- Minimum of three years of working experience in a development-related field or similar positionĀ Ā ā¢Ā Experience in livelihood project
- Experience in the VSLA approach
- Working with vulnerable groups
- Previous working experience with an INGO
In addition to the skills mentioned in the Standard Function, the following are required:
- Skills in developing and facilitating training
- Emotional Regulation skills
- Communication skills
- Problem Solving skills
NOTE: Please state the location you apply for.Ā
Salary:Ā As per the HI salary scale for National Staff & candidateās experienceĀ
Probation Period:Ā 3 monthsĀ
Duration of Contract:Ā One (01) year with the possibility of renewal based on performance.Ā All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only,Ā with attachments bearing your full name;Ā forĀ Ā example John Doe ā CVĀ (for your CV) andĀ John Doe ā Cover LetterĀ (for your cover letter) with theĀ subject of the positionĀ applied forĀ by emailĀ onlyĀ to:Ā recruitment@sierraleone.hi.orgĀ
Ā The Closing date for applications is 24THĀ December 2022
2.) Agricultural Farm Project Manager
Handicap International ā Humanity & Inclusion (HI)Ā is an International NGO which has been working closely with theĀ Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groupsĀ and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation,Ā prevention of disabilities, advocacy, and rights.
The agricultural farm project will be implemented within two years (2022 ā 2023) in two districts (Wester Area RuralĀ and Moyamba). In each of the two districts, activities will be implemented in 5 communities in partnership with HandicapĀ International (HI), Network of HIV Positive (NETHIPS), and Visit Sierra Leone Travel (VSLT). The project objective is toĀ ensure the financial autonomy of 200 vulnerable people including persons living with disabilities and their familiesĀ (1,200) through training on agricultural activity.
This position requires working in partnership with two local organizations (NETHIPS and VSLT) to cover activities inĀ two districts (Western Area Rural and Moyamba). This includes direct interaction with people living with disabilityĀ and HIV and interaction with community members.
Missions/responsibilitiesĀ
Mission 1: ManagementĀ
- Manager as a role model: embody HIās values on a daily basis, and be a role model.
- Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operationalĀ objectives for his or her team, and lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action.Ā Encourage inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
- Operational manager: organize the operational management of his or her team, structures the work aroundĀ identified
- processes, steer performance, and facilitate the resolution of problems.
- First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for theirĀ commitment,
- professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies,Ā the mindset, and expected individual and collective behavior
Mission 2: Strategy and steeringĀ
- Contribute to the development of the programmeās operational strategy
- Contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp).
- Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.
- Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary
Mission 3: Operational implementationĀ
- Ensure the implementation of the project, is in line with the logical framework and allocated budgetĀ ā¢Ā Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks
- Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
- Ensure project data management
- Coordinate the teams involved in the project
Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and ResponseĀ Ā
- Lead the emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganizeĀ the priorities of his/her team according to the humanitarian priority, in order to ensure a quick and efficientĀ response by HI.
Other skillsĀ
In addition to the skills mentioned in the Standard Function, the following are required:
- Skills in developing and facilitating training
- Emotional Regulation skills
- Communication skills
- Problem Solving skills
Required for the jobĀ
Education & KnowledgeĀ Ā
- Bachelorās degree or masterās any social sciences-related courses
- Applied knowledge of development work and/or disability issues
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Knowledge in project management
ExperienceĀ Ā
- Minimum five years of working experience in a development-related field or similar positionĀ Ā ā¢Ā Working with vulnerable groups
- Working in INGO
Salary:Ā As per the HI salary scale for National Staff & candidateās experienceĀ
Probation Period:Ā 3 monthsĀ
Duration of Contract:Ā One (01) year with the possibility of renewal based on performance.Ā All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only,Ā with attachments bearing your full name;Ā forĀ Ā example: John Doe ā CVĀ (for your CV) andĀ John Doe ā Cover LetterĀ (for your cover letter) with theĀ subject of theĀ position applied forĀ by emailĀ onlyĀ to:Ā recruitment@sierraleone.hi.orgĀ
Ā The closing date for applications is 24thĀ December 2022