Career Opportunity

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.

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of

Governance and Partnering Support Intern in Freetown.




Purpose of the position:

To assist with Administrative support, previewing relevant documents for the G&PC attention and follow-up; facilitating an effective filling system and records keeping for Advisory Council documents and Peer Review; facilitating meeting room arrangements and documents for use in meetings.

The role supports the production of directorate and Advisory Council reports/data/outcomes of events and recommends where necessary appropriate steps/actions, ensuring follow-up on actions and feedback for the attention of the G&PC to attain organizational goals. It further ensures appropriate support for the coordination of governance functions of the Advisory Council and Peer Review.

Communicate World Vision’s ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities

• Management

• Ensure the revision and facilitate some key documents for the G&PC’s approval
• Support the organization and coordination of the Advisory Council  including subcommittees meetings and Peer Review activities
• Provide appropriate support in facilitating communication links/information among the G&PC, National Director, Advisory Council Chair, and Chairs of Advisory Council subcommittees
• Respond to some external/internal requests on the advice of the G&PC
• Effectively support the management of the WVISL governance online platforms in coordinating Peer Review activities, and governance statutory processes and performance.

• Communication

• Provide support in sharing information on some routine office issues on behalf of the G&PC as deemed appropriate by the G&PC
• Support effective information dissemination retrieval from the G&PC to the National Director’s office and vice-versa as required
• Support effective information and documents dissemination and retrieval from Advisory Council members
• Facilitate timely distribution and sharing of documents, meeting links, and pre-reads to Advisory Council members

• Coordination and Accountability

• Provide support to program planning and coordination for Senior Leadership Team and Advisory Council Development Sessions, Retreats, Peer Review and related events
• Support follow-up on key deliverables within the department and provide feedback to the G&PC on the relevant actions and progress
• Support in the organisation of Advisory Council meetings/Field trips and Retreat in consultation with the G&PC
• Support the tracking, monitoring and updating of the Advisory Council Calendar of activities and work plan in consultation with the G&PC for progress accountability.

• Reporting

• Support the G&PC to ensure timely sector delivery
• Support in maintaining governance archive/update and Advisory Council filing system on all governance online platforms

• Others

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the G&PC
• Attend and participate in Christian devotional meetings
• Support initiatives outside the directorate as required by the G&PC
• Ensure effective and efficient support for the good functioning of the Directorate department

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:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Administration, or Office management.
• Degree in Business Administration or Mass Communication an advantage

Experience: 

• One year of experience in record keeping, documentation and filing

• Preferred experience in the NGO sector

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• High-level computer skills
• An analytical and critical mind
• Good communication skills
• Able to document and produce reports.
• Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
• Good at details and meticulous
• Good understanding of child protection and child rights issues

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Governance and Partnerin Support Intern’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: October 17, 2022.

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