Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

 (National Status)

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Bonthe Sub Field Office.




Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as the  Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer that will  mainly be responsible to uphold the principles and practises of the organisational MEAL system in order to ensure effective data management, accountability and learning to improve quality programming. She will lead the MEAL component in Bonthe District with support from the MEAL Manager 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct spot checks and routine field monitoring visit on project activities and sites.
• Monitor the project performance indicators taking into account the program M&E plan and quantitative progress report.
• Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules.
• Ensure quality control of data provided by program teams and partners
• Participate in activities related to evaluation/ impact studies of the project (baseline assessment, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, including quantitative as well as qualitative evaluations);
• Contribute to the design and revision of data collection tools
• Organize data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of the program in the field and ensure the quality of data collected for evaluations
• Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visit and review sessions with program and partners.
• Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate

Accountability and Learning

• Strengthen feedback mechanism with community beneficiaries, stakeholders and project team through awareness raising and capacity building sessions.
• Facilitate feedback gathering sessions on project performance
• Manage and update the feedback and complaint database
• Support the development of success stories and lessons learned by drafting and sharing information to the relevant managers for capitalization.
• Facilitate quarterly program review meeting with team members and partners
• When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on activity outcome and relevance.
• When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on activity outcome and relevance.
• Internally advocate for best practices in M&E and project delivery among project staff.
• As necessary, identify gaps in monitoring and evaluation practices to uplift effective MEAL system.
• Facilitate capacity building of program teams and partners on the methodology and procedures of basic MEAL principles and practises

Data Management and Reporting

• Ensuring data entering and management of feedback and complaint.
• Conduct data cleaning, analysis and visualization on relevant dataset for onward reporting.
• Regularly review and validate activity progress reports.
• Participate and support the regular field activity reports
• Ensure to produce weekly update of MEAL departmental achievement.
• Prepare, produce and present MEAL activity reports, with analyses and summaries, to the MEAL Manager
• Prepare and produce reports on program monitoring activities.
• Review and validates technical reports submitted by the PMO

Gender Action

Activities:

• Ensure the inclusion of youth and women in the project in all project implementation especially in AAH supported communities;
• Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
• Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
• Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.
• Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
• Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
• Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion

Others

• Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
• Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
• Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.
• Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organisation.
• Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
• Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL Manager, Field Manager, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, Food Security and Livelihood Manager.
• Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (for example: Agriculture /Development / social science) with a minimum of 2 years working experience on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
• Higher national diploma with 3 years working experience on programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
• Experience working in WASH, Health & Nutrition and Food Security & Livelihood.
• Good motorbike riding skills with valid riders licenses
• Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work with and support different teams
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
• Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

REQUIRED SKILLS

• • Experience working in WASH, Health & Nutrition and Food Security & Livelihood.
  • Good motorbike riding skills with valid riders licenses
  • Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work with and support different teams
  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
  • Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st  December 2022

BASIC SALARY: 3,781.23 to 4,342.78 based on profile.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Eight (8) Months with possible  extension

LOCATION: Bonthe – with possible travels to Freetown, Moyamba, and other field areas

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ Senior MEAL Officer”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 18th  November 2022. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Please Note That This Advert is for Women Only.

General Description and Job Overview:

As Capitol Food’s Pineapple Farm Manager, you will be responsible for delivering step change

in yield and quality for the pineapple crop at Capitol Foods’ outgrowers’ farms, by implementing

global best practices for the cultivation and post-harvest handling of pineapples; and achieving

sustainability through training of staff and implementation of appropriate administrative systems.

You will be our pineapple cultivation specialist, providing technical support and

implementing agronomist practices that promote efficiency on our pineapple farms. You will




manage operation capacity and development of our pineapple value chain that contributes to

development investments; and actions that are in collaboration with stakeholders and cooperating

partners, to generate positive sustainability outcomes.

Finally, you should have a solid background in agronomy and also have good business skills that include excellent working knowledge of purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and internationally to align projects with business goals and collaborate with teams to achieve milestones.

Job Description

Key responsibilities and duties. The role shall include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

– Establishing and Managing a 125+ Acres Pineapple Plantation:

– Selection of inputs (suckers, organic fertilizers, inducing agents, etc)

– Proper plant spacing to maximise yield

– Setting an (automatic, or manual) irrigation system

– Proper planting schedules to ensure biweekly harvest throughout the year o Training and Monitoring of out-growers on the above practices

• Develop and implement better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques thereby improving crop yield.

• Manage Pineapple agronomic practices and processes that meet local, regional and international markets.

• Promote better farming practices. demonstrate keen problem-solving techniques with focus on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to farm management.

• Develop inducing and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

• Prepare plans for harvesting and ensure staff understand expectations.

• Base on the farm to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil and water.

• Test samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.

• Research and promote agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil,

climate, weather, and pest damage.

Stock management – Ensure pineapple suckers, fertilisers, pesticides, and other farming supplies are regularly restocked.

• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and replacement of farm equipment and machinery.

• Assist with the recruitment and training of new staff members and conduct training on

pineapple farming techniques through educational presentations.

• Ensure all staff adheres to Health and Safety regulations.

• Collaborate with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.

• Build professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.

• Keep detailed records regarding fields, crops and samples and generate reports and

present findings to management and stakeholders.

• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job

and is essential to the successful and profitable operation of the business.

Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• An agronomist, or a crop or agricultural scientist.

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural engineering or related field.

• Five or more years’ experience at a senior level within a large (greater than 100 acres)

and successful pineapple growing operation.

• Exposure to agricultural quarantine and control of contamination of fruits and

vegetables.

• Expert in ISO certification, goods manufacturing and HACCP Practices.

• Proven ability to manage the effective use of pesticides and bio-pesticides

• Experience with irrigated agricultures and farming inducement.

• Proficient with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.

• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of farm equipment.

• Knowledge of farm and industrial safety issues and the ability to develop, adopt and

provide safety training.

Personal Skills:

Hands on experience in large pineapple farms and experience with certified pineapple sucker production is a must.

• Physically fit with ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.

• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.

• Active listener with verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong managerial skills, with experience in working with diverse teams.

• Highly motivated, dedicated, determined, and results oriented.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: CEO, Operations Director, Chief Accountant, Quality Control Manager, Business Development Manager and Middle Management Team.

APPLY

Job Description

Overview

On behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and with a co-funding of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH will be implementing the „Market-oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE)”. The project aims at increasing the productivity in the rice and cashew value chains and improve the quality of the commodities. Within the rice value chain, the aim is to significantly improve the livelihoods of small-scale rice farmers in selected African countries by increasing the competitiveness of domestic rice supply to meet increasing regional demand in the ECOWAS region. MOVE will be implemented in Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Sierra Leone. The MOVE project is a merger of the existing regional programs Competitive Cashew Initiative (ComCashew) and Competitive Rice Initiative (CARI).




The project is built around 5 different pillars

1. Increasing the value creation of processing in the ECOWAS region.
2. Improve the economic/environmental sustainability of agricultural systems.
3. Improving the marketing of regional products.
4. Disseminating good practices in promoting inclusive business models.
5. Strengthening public-private cooperation in policymaking

The junior advisor shall predominantly work on pillar 1, 2 and 4 in both value chains but may also support other colleagues under pillars 3 and 5. The position is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Responsibilities

The expert is a professional responsible for:

• Maintaining close exchange and update meetings with country responsible based in Ghana as well as regional advisors based in Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso.
• Supporting the project implementation within the agreed timelines and budgets in close exchange with the regional MOVE team.
• Facilitating the information exchange and knowledge management across the partners including other GIZ projects, partners on the ground, other organizations, and key stakeholders of the value chains with regards to the project ground activities.
• Monitoring and managing incoming consultants and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services

Tasks

Under the supervision of the project Country Responsible, the expert translates the responsibilities above autonomously and efficiently into action in line with planned targets. This comprises the following tasks:

• Expertise in the rice and cashew value chain in Sierra Leone and technically advice partners, stakeholder, and actors of the value chains. Prepare collaborative arrangements with partners as required.
• Support public and private partners in the preparation of project ideas for matching fund proposals
• Support the selection and contracting partners and consultants for project activities and supervise them under the leadership of the Country Responsible.
• Develop information material on the project approaches and activities which prove suitable in Sierra Leone.
• Support the roll out of farmer training such as Sustainable Rice Production (SRP) and Farmer Business School (FBS) for both the cashew and rice value chain.
• Support the establishment of contract farming schemes in the value chains with private companies as well as the public sector.
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members of the project and partners in Sierra Leone and in other project countries.
• Work in close coordination with an external consultant to support the establishment of the national rice platform and multi-actor platforms.
• Coordinate and collaborate with major rice projects in Sierra Leone and implement joint activities.
• Select actors of the rice and cashew value chains to participate in regional learning exchanges.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation unit in data collection activities in Sierra Leone

• Other tasks

• Provide contributions to annual progress reports in line with the deadlines and requirements for content and quality.
• Present and support the concepts and experiences of the project during national events.
• Contribute to the preparation and the implementation of project evaluations.
• Preparation, moderation and documentation of meetings and workshops and the organization of field trips as requested.
• Preparation of concept notes for project interventions, studies and data collection process.
• Any other instructions given in furtherance of project operations and management.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Qualifications 

Undergraduate or Masters/MSc in agriculture with specialization in agribusiness, agricultural economics or equivalent

Professional experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience in agricultural value chain development / human capacity development in rural areas /private sector development and/or business advisory
• Previous experience and expertise in the rice and/or cashew value chain is an asset
• Previous experience with GIZ is a strong asset
• Experience working in the context of international cooperation is an advantage
• Experience with agricultural projects and working experience with international donor agencies
• Fluent in English and knowledge of French is a strong asset

Other knowledge, additional competences 

• Excellent communications skills verbally and orally
• Willingness to travel
• Capacity and sensitivity to work in a multinational environment
• Demonstrated ability to co-design, manage and implement training and extension activities.
• Provide services and support private sector development activities in agricultural training and extension in agribusiness and public private partnerships.
• Facilitation of discussions and workshops (preparation, implementation, and documentation).
• Precise and efficient organization of autonomous work coupled with the ability and willingness for dialogue on identified support needs.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer skills in up-to-date MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Publisher would be plus).

Personal Skills

• Clear and diplomatic communication (spoken and written)
• Ability interdisciplinary / multi-institutional teams (units / research organizations, NGOs and Governmental agencies and donors) to communicate adequately with farmers and private companies.
• Teamwork and constructive attitude in case of difficulties or conflicts
• Capacity of reflection of own work and willingness to learn
• Developed attitude and awareness of service delivery.

Duration of the Assignment 

01st January 2023 – 31st December 2023 with potential for renewal.

Duty station: Freetown, Sierra Leone with high field travel intensity (local and regional)

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.10.2022

Applications include:

• Cover letter
• CV (including work experience and references)
• Photocopies of certificates

have to be submitted to the email address:

recruitmentsl@giz.de  

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

GIZ-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other

developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following positions:

1.) Manager, Information Technology
2.) Program Assistant
3.) Livestock Technical Officer

See job details and how to apply below.




1.) Manager, Information Technology

Position:  Manager, Information Technology

Duty Station: Country Office 

 Major Responsibilities:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Working with other members of the executive management team, contribute significantly to the development of BRAC Sierra Leone’s business strategy. Provide strategic and planning input and monitor how BRAC Sierra Leone’s operations can be improved to leverage technology innovations, increase critical business drivers, and achieve business objectives such as minimize costs, increase outreach, and maximize uptime and data security.
• Develop BRAC Sierra Leone’s IT strategy and ensure alignment with the overall BRAC Sierra Leone business and BI strategies
•  Co-ordinate and oversee key IT components of business project implementations banking system rollouts/upgrades and digital financial services channel (e.g. mobile money, DFA) implementations.
• Effectively manage projects from start to finish including needs assessment/evaluation, scope of work creation, contract negotiation, and delivery of consultancies, review and approval of deliverables and invoices, and project closure.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in the information and advice provided to Board, Executive Management, and employees.

Management of the IT Function:

• Ensure operational integrity of all IT infrastructure (software and hardware)
• Participate in various Board and Management Committees as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Oversee the delivery, installation and proper configuration of all new IT infrastructure and upgrades
• Build and present strong business cases for all significant IT investments
• Oversee the documentation and application of sound and up-to-date IT principles and ensure compliance with local banking and finance legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify IT requirements and ensure that all IT function and activities are fully resourced, budgeted for and performance managed to maximize return on IT investments.
• Act as a technical advisor to Management and all users in all matters relating to IT, applications system improvements, enhancements, or changes by remaining current with new developments in the industry.
• Work with department heads to understand business challenges, objectives, and bottlenecks they face in order to advise on the use of channels and technologies that could enable the business and provide solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are built into all systems to minimize fraud and enhance information security.

Performance Management & Capacity Building:

• Set, monitor, and assess achievements against performance targets, quality standards, and service agreements
• Set, monitor and evaluate the performance of all IT staff against agreed performance standards.
• Ensure regular client, supplier and staff satisfaction surveys regarding IT services and takes corrective action.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality service standards to internal and external clients on issues related to IT.

• Participate in new product development initiatives to ensure appropriate IT skills exist to provide technical support
• Work with HR in establishing an effective and efficient team with the capability to manage and carry out IT roles.
•  Working with HR, identify skill gaps and organize IT training for BRAC Sierra Leone staff.

Technology Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain a framework for managing BRAC Sierra Leone’s cyber and information security risks.
•  Develop, enforce, monitor, and document housekeeping and security policies and procedures for all technology systems for the purposes of disaster recovery and user security.
• Responsible for ensuring existence of effective IT disaster recovery plans, monitor and enforce regular testing of DR plans.
•  Provide effective vendor management to ensure value for money in all IT-related transactions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchases and provides ongoing support with computer hardware, software, telecommunication, and power.
•  Develop and maintain an effective change management policy and procedure

Required skills:

• Business and technical skills in key technology functional areas such as delivery

channels, application development, communications technology, financial services technology.

• Passion for, knowledge and understanding of new technologies and digital delivery channels

• Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long-term development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and the creation of development opportunities.

• Proven ability to drive change through collaboration and influence

• Excellent interpersonal relations and presentation skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and strong attention to detail

• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.

• Disposition to share IT knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the company

Employment type: Contractual

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is a must, Master’s Degree is added advantage.
• Concentration/Major: Computer science, Computer Studies, Engineering, or related field
• ITIL certification is required. Other Industry certifications e.g. MCSE, CCNE, MDBA, PRINCE2 are desirable.

Experience:

• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in management of IT within a financial institution (preferably banking) or professional service firms

• At least five (5) years managing core banking (preferably Temenos) and alternate delivery channel systems in a cyber-secured environment.

• Demonstrates progressive information technology management and leadership roles

• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and working in multi-cultural organizations

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions

accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of

experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 10th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

2.) Program Assistant

Position: Program Assistant – (AFSL)

Duty Station: Bo  

Purpose:

To ensure proper and timely smooth implementation of targeted project activities through delivery proper plan and follow up all project beneficiaries at branch level and achievement, impact orient reporting.

Key Responsibilities: 

Safeguarding

•  Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Poultry & Livestock

Experience Requirements: 

• About 3 years job experience in development field for improvement of livelihood of poor farmer through implementing poultry and livestock development projects.

• Experienced in identify agricultural production and marketing related problems for small scale farming.
• Experienced in conducting different level of market surveys.
• Experienced in establishing effective linkage with different input/ service provider, private sector and GO/ NGO officials

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 14th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

3.) Livestock Technical Officer

Position: Livestock Technical Officer 

Duty Station: Bo 

Purpose:

Assist Programme Manager to translate & communicate the BAFS-EU supported “Improving Food Security and Increasing Income for smallholder farmer (mostly youth & women) through sustainable livestock production” in Sierra Leone.

To ensure the quality and timely smooth implementation of targeted activities through effective facilitation, guidance on proper plan and follow up and MEAL reporting.

Key Responsibilities: 

Person Specifications:

• Manage of livelihood development programme.
• Training facilitation skill.
• Communication skill with different stakeholder.
• Capacity building of local farmer organization and poultry livestock related professional associations.
• Different types of report writing skill.
• Computer skill (Microsoft office, Photoshop)

Safeguarding

•  Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

• BSc. Agric/Livestock/Animal Husbandry Science

Experience Requirements: 

• • About 7 years job experience in development field for improvement of livelihood of poor farmer through implementing poultry and livestock development projects. Including 5 year experience in managing community based livestock programme.
  • Development of training materials for facilitating marketing and other technical training related to livestock production, processing and marketing as well as organized, coordinated and facilitated different training for staff & farmers both of partner organization and project.
  • Experienced in establishing effective linkage with different input/ service provider, private sector and GO/ NGO officials.

• Has worked in managerial as well as technical position got opportunities in preparing reports as program need.

• Experienced in partnership management.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 14th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Job location: Mile 91, Tonkolili District,Sierra Leone.

SILLAH IMPROVE LOCAL FARMING (SILFA)

SILFA is developing a solution helping farmers to efficiently identify, compare and buy digital agricultural products and services fitting to the needs of their farm operation. Furthermore, SILFA revolutionizes the market for suppliers by reducing their customer acquisition costs, increasing sales while still maintaining their personal touch with customers.

we work with ambitious founder and team to build scalable, high-growth digital ventures that will shape the future of our industry. Join us to validate and shape the product idea, technology, and business case for the venture. Over the next couple of months, we will focus on product/market fit, investment proposal and building the team. And after that, get going up and to the right With a strong backing of one of the industry leaders’ incubator, we’ve got the industry and startup networks, domain expertise and a solid support in company building to maximize our chance of success.




Your role

• Together with the founding team, you validate and develop a new business opportunity based on your ag industry expertise (e.g., crops and the crops business specifically about SILFA), network & knowledge • You build a sound, scalable, high performance tech organization including the development of a business plan incl. operational strategy, investment needs, market entry strategy, marketing plan and hiring needs • For the first three months, your focus will be on conducting and evaluating interviews with end customers and impacting the product development and the shaping of the value proposition of SILFA • You are the knowledge hub and continuously upgrade your knowledge on the latest trends and agriculture practices with a special focus on smart agricultural solutions • You are the face of the company to the outside world and build a strong presence in the market You offer • A true founder mindset. Hands-on, driven, resilient, not taking no for an answer. Fully aware that being a leader comes with a strong upside but none of the economic security of a career — and happy with it • Formal education or experience in agronomy or any agriculture related field by any means necessary. A Master’s or PhD degree/Bachelor degree is a strong advantage • A solid academic background, preferably with a degree in business administration, engineering, or any related commercial / technical disciplines are considered a strong advantage. • Market & industry knowledge, with good network of growers who share your passion for continuous improvement • Several years’ experience in similar roles and industries • Proven people leadership in an agile work environment • The mindset of a grower: translating solution offerings into retailer & grower requirements • A track record of exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills that inspires confidence and trust. A mix of entrepreneurial spirit and agronomic acumen is an ideal combination • Deeper knowledge of business administration, venture capital or startup experience are considered a plus • A good sense of humor and a great team player • Fluent in English and Knowledge and passion for the (digital) agriculture industry is a strong plus

We offer

• Flexible working time and mobile work as well as usual perks of a company in the startup environment, e.g., an inspiring atmosphere within an unconventional location in Mile 91 • A competitive salary and the possibility to be part of the growing Venture team SILFA as chief agronomist • Eligible for equity package after successful incubation

Thrilled?

Nothing is set in stone yet, so your input is highly welcome. Please contact sillahfarmassociation@gmail.com

with your relevant documents. We are looking forward to hearing from you

Agricultural Technician

(Food Security and Livelihood)

(National Status)

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Agricultural Technician to support the Programme manager in the implementation of the project title: Boosting Agriculture and Food Security (BAFS) Project: Promotion of Agribusiness and Innovative Farming




KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Implement and follow up on the Boosting Agriculture and Food Security (BAFS) Project:

Activities: 

• Implement technical activities with target households and the community mainly the vegetables and pulses production and marketing, farmers’ organization and education at grass root level
• Supervise and train target farmers in crop management techniques focusing on vegetable production
• Monitor and support the farming practices of target beneficiaries
• Determine and update regularly the target communities agricultural input needs for the activities
• Record data pertaining to agricultural input distribution, utilization, cultivation, and harvest and monitoring reports of the beneficiaries
• Facilitate the establishment of vegetables/pulses production and marketing association or/and village saving and loan association in the project areas
• Take note of any changes in the food security situation, socio-economic and agricultural conditions in the intervention area.

Represent Action Against Hunger:

Activities:

• Explain the project’s activities and objectives to the partners and the target population
• Act as a link between the Organization and the beneficiaries at community/village level

Gender Action

Activities:

• Ensure the inclusion of boys, girls, women and men in all project implementation especially in AAH supported communities
• Include gender training in to all AAH community trainings for community support groups, PHU staff and partner staff
• Conduct training with health service providers to raise awareness of the gender equality, equity and poverty dimensions in their PHUs.
• Establish a platform- or community-based feedback system for clients to safely and confidentially voice concerns and provide input on gender issues. This can increase manager and provider accountability for acts of gender discrimination or mistreatment.
• Develop gender-integrated annual work plans to include the gender objectives, activities to achieve the objectives, and indicators to measure progress toward the achieving the objectives for all staff.
• To ensure that all data is sex and age disaggregated throughout the project cycle from assessment and implementation, to monitoring and evaluation.
• All beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms are gender and age sensitive.
• To ensure that different needs, capacities and vulnerabilities of women, men, girls and boys are understood and acted upon in all AAH supported communities.
• Demonstrate experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the AAH work  environment
• Ensures that project activities are carried out with cultural sensitivity, promotes gender equality and inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Works with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work
• Conducts Gender leadership trainings for project staff, community leaders and target communities, beneficiaries;
• Takes lead in the development of gender mainstreaming work plans in the implementation of all project activities in collaboration and coordination with other sectors;

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSC/Diploma in Agriculture or related fields
•  professional experience in agriculture and related disciplines

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good organizational capacity
• Strong knowledge and experience of agricultural techniques (e.g. groundnut cultivation, Good Agricultural Practices)
• Community participation/empowerment approaches
• Good knowledge of the local languages and culture (Moyamba District)
• Capacity to communicate with people
• Training skills
• Good team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driving licence
• Previous employment in Action Against Hunger or similar INGO is advantageous

Represent Action Against Hunger when dealing with partners:

Activities:

• Explain the project’s activities and objectives to the partners and the target population;
• Act as a link between the Organization and the beneficiaries at community/village level.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st September 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Two (2) Months with possible extensions  

LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: 2,667,000  to SLL 2,907,450.000  based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “Agricultural Technician”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Tuesday, 23rd  August 2022. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Abt Associates is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Agronomist/Horticulturalist Consultant
2.) Post-Harvest Handling Specialist– Consultant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Agronomist/Horticulturalist Consultant

Job Description

Abt Associates seeks a qualified candidate to serve on a team of technical specialists that will assist MCC with the project design of the Sierra Leone Compact. While the proposed compact is focused on power, MCC and the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) are proposing an activity to enable the productive use of power within agricultural value chains, especially downstream post-harvest in processing, milling, and storage. The goal is to obtain maximum benefits from the proposed energy investment to catalyze inclusive, job-creating private sector growth to reduce food insecurity in Sierra Leone. The consultant will contribute to deliverables that inform how MCC and the GoSL can attract, competitively and transparently select, and facilitate private sector investment that will utilize the power investment and associated goods funded by the compact program. To inform these investments, the consultant will examine local, regional, and international market opportunities for Sierra Leone-grown products in key value chains. The goal is to validate the assumption that growth within the Sierra Leone agricultural economy enhanced by power and related investments can be reasonably accommodated within these markets. This market analysis should incorporate both short- and long-term variables, including these that may arise from fundamental commodity market trends and climate change issues.




RESPONSIBILITIES:

The consultant will lead the execution of the following tasks:

• Contributes to recommendation of 10-15 crops with potential for smallholders to produce successfully and sustainably.
• Identifies value chains with the potential to increase production, reduce food insecurity, boost on/off-farm income and employment, and catalyze private sector growth with expanded access to energy and productive agricultural investments.
• Prepares and presents detailed analysis on production costs and yields for each potential commodity and compares against imports.
• Examines production inputs and their supply and quality/availability.
• Coordinates with Market Linkages Specialist to analyze value chain actors’ capacity to comply with regulations and standards.
• Contributes to institutional review of extension services, farmer/producer cooperatives and trade associations and their ability to support production aspects of chosen crops.
• Contributes to project deliverables and recommends ways to strengthen production capacity of actors and institutions.

DELIVERABLES:

The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:

• Virtual kickoff, Work Plan, and Inception Report
• Market Opportunity Validation Report
• Existing Value Chains, Infrastructure and Policy
• Final Report and Recommendations

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for the above work is from September 12, 2022 to March 12, 2023.

Qualifications:

The consultant will be expected to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in horticulture value chains, preferably in Sierra Leone or West Africa experience a plus.
• Proven ability to identify crops which smallholders are likely to be able to produce successfully and sustainably.
• Successful experience preparing and presenting detailed cost of production analyses
• The Agronomist/Horticulturalist is likely, but not required, to have an advanced degree in agricultural economics marketing, horticulture, crop science or another relevant field.

ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

The anticipated level of effort for the duration of the period is 37.5 days, or 300 hours. Abt reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated LOE based on programmatic needs.

About Us

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.




At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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2.) Post-Harvest Handling Specialist– Consultant

Job Description

Abt Associates seeks a qualified candidate to serve on a team of technical specialists that will assist MCC with the project design of the Sierra Leone Compact. While the proposed compact is focused on power, MCC and the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) are proposing an activity to enable the productive use of power within agricultural value chains, especially downstream post-harvest in processing, milling, and storage. The goal is to obtain maximum benefits from the proposed energy investment to catalyze inclusive, job-creating private sector growth to reduce food insecurity in Sierra Leone. The consultant will contribute to deliverables that inform how MCC and the GoSL can attract, competitively and transparently select, and facilitate private sector investment that will utilize the power investment and associated goods funded by the compact program. To inform these investments, the consultant will examine local, regional, and international market opportunities for Sierra Leone-grown products in key value chains. The goal is to validate the assumption that growth within the Sierra Leone agricultural economy enhanced by power and related investments can be reasonably accommodated within these markets. This market analysis should incorporate both short- and long-term variables, including these that may arise from fundamental commodity market trends and climate change issues.




RESPONSIBILITIES:

The consultant will lead the execution of the following tasks:

• Interviews value chain actors performing post-harvest functions.
• Identifies value chains with the potential to reduce post-harvest losses, increase access to markets, and expand value-addition activities with increased energy and productive investments.
• For each crop, assesses aggregation points, post-harvest processing centers, precoolers, packaging centers, markets, ports, border control points, road conditions, energy supply and distribution points.
• Coordinates with Market Linkages Specialist to assess existing cold chain infrastructure and its contribution to potential new markets.
• Coordinates with Market Linkages Specialist to analyze value chain actors’ capacity to comply with regulations and standards.
• Contributes to institutional review of extension services, farmer/producer cooperatives and trade associations and their ability to support chosen crops.
• Contributes to project deliverables and recommends ways to strengthen post-harvest handling capacity of actors and institutions.

DELIVERABLES:

The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:

• Virtual kickoff, Work Plan, and Inception Report
• Market Opportunity Validation Report
• Existing Value Chains, Infrastructure and Policy
• Final Report and Recommendations

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for the above work is from September 12, 2022 to March 12, 2023.

Qualifications:

The consultant will be expected to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and experience working in post-harvest functions, including, but not limited to, sorting, grading, packing, storage (including cold storage), and transportation (including refrigerated transportation) of horticultural crops.
• Ability to communicate effective with value chain operators performing these functions.
• In-depth knowledge about the state of the art for performing these tasks in horticultural value chains in Africa (strongly preferred given the high number of horticultural value chains).
• The Post-Harvest Handling Specialist is likely, but not required, to have an advanced degree in crop science, food logistics and marketing, or another relevant field.

ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

The anticipated level of effort for the duration of the period is 37.5 days, or 300 hours. Abt reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated LOE based on programmatic needs.

About Us

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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Job Description

GOAL SIERRA LEONE – 

Position: Compost Research Supervisor 

Location:   Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reporting to: Assistant WASH Coordinator 

Contract Duration :   6Months

General Description of Programme:

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, GOAL’s Sierra Leone Programme contributes to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of multi-sectorial, integrated programmes which specifically focus on water, sanitation & hygiene, health (including non-communicable diseases and gender mainstreaming) and children’s, empowerment & protection (CEP) interventions.

In Freetown, GOAL has been operational in the WASH sector since 2008, with a strategic focus on Faecal Sludge Management (FSM). The current program is researching and innovating to test sustainable models for the safe collection, transport, and disposal of faecal sludge in Freetown. The Programme, implemented jointly with Freetown City Council, uses a public-private sector approach by strengthening them with the provision of FSM services, creating demand for those services and stimulating Freetown City Council to regulate the sector; to decrease the amount of untreated FS being released uncontrollably into residential areas of Freetown. GOAL want to use continued implementation activities in Health and WASH programs through Social Behaviour Change Communication.

In 2021 GOAL, with the funding from FCDO, completed Sierra Leone’s first-ever treatment plant. Using geobag technology to treat the 11% of liquid waste discharged. The construction was completed in April 2021 and the site was commissioned in May 2021, while the optimization is ongoing – Managed by GOAL with the funding from Irish Aid. Prior to the completion of the plant, there was no formal disposal area nor treatment for faecal
waste and this resulted in random disposal of faecal waste and gross contamination of the existing stream which flows along the southern boundary of the site, resulting in raw faecal sludge being emptied back into the environment.

The plant is currently processing on average 7 trucks per day, treating 60,000 litres/day of raw faecal sludge from septic tanks and pit latrines.
Although it is still early days, the performance of the plant is exceeding expectations with approximately 90% of all solids being retained in the bags. This means that more than 29 tons of dewatered solid are being generated every month. Prior to the treatment plant opening, available records show that an average of just 1-2 trucks per day were received into the solid waste site for discharging

The Kingtom faecal sludge treatment plant uses innovative Geobag technology (Tencate Geotube Industrial Fabrics). The bags are used for mining wastes and tailing pond wastes and have been used in basic sewage sludge dewatering. Bags are repeatedly filled until the bag is near full, then are left to further consolidate and for de-watering. At that point, the bag is cut down and the sludge manually removed to mature (either by composting or storage before it can be safely used to promote crop growth (fertilizer & soil conditioner).

Summary of the Role:

The Project is Aimed at Producing the pilot compost from the sludge products from the treatment of sludge as a means of value addition to the product. The main process will involve a co-composting approach with the use of other organic solid wastes as bulking agents and enhancement of the bacterial action in the composting process. Windrows shall be used to facilitate the composting process.

Supervision Key responsibilities:

• Develop Composting Process protocol for the end-use products from the faecal sludge treatment plant.
• Documenting the composting process with all set parameters to be monitored
• Responsible for the general Composting Process and labour involved
• Collaborate with support from the Assistant WASH Co with line ministries.
• Produce routine weekly updates on the progress of composting process, identify and report challenges and suggest solutions to the challenges.

• Document Learnings from the day-to-day operations of the composting process
• Write Monthly Reports on the Project progress
• Collaborate with the labs for testing the compost. All Compost-related Lab tests as per standards available and recommendation from MAF.
• Establish a vegetation test garden at the Kingtom site to test the effectiveness of compost produced in improving soil nutrients. Test Vegetables for safety and fitness to consume
• Do Soil tests on test gardens and document the suitability of the Compost to the various test garden soil conditions in Sierra Leone.
• Any other duties, as and when required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A demonstrated interest and skills in urban agriculture, permaculture, and/or organic gardening.
• Technical and practical experience working with composting
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and autonomy
• Knowledge of compost planning and system implementation
• Ability to create and maintain a high-performance workplace culture
• Knowledge of organic waste management practices within a farm system
• Understanding of compost equipment, technologies, and limitations and their effect on safety, quality, and productivity
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Farming experience and crop production is considered an asset

(in order of priority)

• An appropriate degree or related qualification in Agriculture or Environmental Science from a recognized university/institution.
• At least 1 year of previous experience working in the agriculture sector or related fields i.e., composting, organic manure
• Able to work independently and act on own initiative.
• Knowledge of modern productive agricultural methods and appropriate technologies
• Data collection, entry & analysis
• People Management Skills

Desirable requirements:

• Can demonstrate relationships and experience in working with key government and civil society organizations and educational institutions.
• Good communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Good computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in humanitarian and development organizations is desirable

The holder of the position will be working in partnership with the SBCC Manager, FS treatment plant site manager and engineer, site laborers, Enforcement and Regulation Manager and the Financial Inclusion Facilitator

If you have these skills and are 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 – Tuesday  21st  June, 2022

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: 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”

Job Description

TYPE OF CONTRACT:    International Consultant (CST- Level II)

DUTY STATION (City, Country):    Freetown, Sierra Leone

DURATION:   6 Months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Sierra Leone is facing complex human development challenges. Problems of poor nutrition and food insecurity and widespread rural and urban impoverishment persists in spite of remarkable strides and reforms.

Some 57% of the population are food insecure with a very limited and poor diet. While acute malnutrition rates in Sierra Leone have improved, 26% of children under 5 are still chronically malnourished. Only 5% of children meet the Minimum Acceptable Diet.

It specifically focus on stunting prevention through strengthening community capacities and building resilience. The project at hand will increase that access to affordable local nutritious complementary foods for infants and young children at community level by creating five small scale food production enterprises with Women groups.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Nutrition Unit the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Manage the set up of 5 small scale enterprises that will produce locally enriched complementary foods.
• Provide technical support to 5 mother support groups on safe and hygienic production of enriched complementary foods in five chiefdoms.
• Establish appropriate handling, storage, and preservation guidelines of locally produced complementary food to optimize use of resources.
• Develop marketing of the products ensuring affordability.
• Support and guide the procurement of raw material
• Lead the testing of the best packing material.

• Transfer skills to District Nutrition teams on knowledge in relation to food safety and quality and product optimization concepts and principles to implement protocols and tools to relating to food technology issues.
• Based on Business model recommendations, develop framework for MSG with production site for complementary foods, supply chain plan to enhance community access and utilization of produce and prevent wastage.
• Develop training manual on locally produced complementary food to be rolled-out by national team (WFP CO, Directorate of Food and Nutrition staff).
• Conduct TOT for national capacities on food production, safety and quality measure.
• Assist with semi-impact evaluation for locally enriched complementary foods
• Perform other duties as required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge on recent standards for food quality and control measures on food production.

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.

Good interpersonal skills ability to work in a team in a multi-cultural context;

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

10 May 2022

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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