🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GOAL – 5 Positions

GOALGOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Director of Finance and Operations
2.) Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor
3.) Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director
4.) WASH & Climate Change Coordinator
5.) Project Manager (Kingtom FSM Plant)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Director of Finance and Operations

Overview of the role
GOAL is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Operations for the five-year, USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The activity aims to advance and sustain improved health outcomes for Sierra Leoneans with a focus on, but not limited to children under five, pregnant and postpartum women, youth and especially adolescent girls, and women and children living in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to health services.

SIHSA seeks to build a sustainable and resilient health system response to improving access, quality and effectiveness of family planning (FP), reproductive health (RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent health, and malaria services. In addition, SIHSA aims at strengthening communities’ active engagement for community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.

**Please note this position is subject to award and funding from USAID. Sierra Leonean Nationals are encouraged to apply – application deadline date is 05/04/2024**

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) manages the finances of the activity and will supervise the procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff. The DFO position ensures that adequate and appropriate internal financial management controls are in place, in compliance with USAID policies and procedures. She/he will also ensure that the Activity’s financial management processes and controls meet generally recognized accounting standards. The DFO oversees and manages all bookkeeping, bank accounts, and cash flow, and manages SIHSA project funds for appropriate execution of the activity.

The DFO is also responsible for tracking project expenses, overseeing and approving the preparation of monthly financial reports, quarterly accrual projections, while leading the annual budgeting process. He/she manages the financial and administrative aspects of all sub-agreements under the activity, as well as managing all financial aspects of the activity. The incumbent shall serve as the principal point of contact to USAID in these areas, while keeping the COP informed of all contact and communications with USAID.

Key areas will include:

  • Leadership & People Management: provide leadership direction, support and capacity build in all areas of finance and operations for the project
  • Financial Management & Reporting: prepare and monitor budgets, advise on burn rates, review and consolidate monthly reports, oversee and support on-granting to partners etc.
  • Compliance & Risk: ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, manage the project risk register, conduct regular compliance checks. Remain abreast of local regulations and laws to ensure to project remains compliant.
  • Procurement: manage project procurements.
  • Human Resources: manage project human resources, supervise a team of finance and operations staff supporting the SIHSA project.

Person Specification

The Director of Finance and Operations is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher, ideally in finance, business administration, procurement, or related area;
  • An internationally accredited Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
  • Experience in managing large grants with international health non-governmental organizations and/or private voluntary organizations;
  • Direct experience of at least two to three (2-3) years in supervision of staff and team management;
  • At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial and operational procedures and requirements;
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team.
  • Knowledge of financial management and procurement systems.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

 

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

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.

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.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.


2.) Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Overview of the role 

GOAL seeks a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor for the five-year, USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The activity aims to advance and sustain improved health outcomes for Sierra Leoneans with a focus on, but not limited to children under five, pregnant and postpartum women, youth and especially adolescent girls, and women and children living in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to health services.

SIHSA seeks to build a sustainable and resilient health system response to improving access, quality and effectiveness of family planning (FP), reproductive health (RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent health, and malaria services. In addition, SIHSA aims at strengthening communities’ active engagement for community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.

**Please note this position is subject to award and funding from USAID. Sierra Leonean Nationals are encouraged to apply – application deadline date is 05/04/2024**

Job Purpose

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor is responsible for the overall management and technical oversight of the monitoring, evaluation, adaptive learning, and any research efforts of the SIHSA activity. He/she shall develop monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems that align with existing Sierra Leone data reporting systems, such as DHIS2, as well as with data reporting systems used by USAID. The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor would oversee selection of appropriate SIHSA activity indicators, baseline data, targets, and preparation of a plan to evaluate activity performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting.

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor has the responsibility for oversight and approval of the Activity AMELP. He/she is responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, and information analyses, and reporting on progress, outcomes and challenges. She/he would guide strategic information capacity strengthening, particularly for the activity’s sub awardees. The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor would partner with other Key Personnel of the activity to develop program management plans and project monitoring plans.

Person Specification

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor is expected to have the

  • Master’s degree or higher in statistics, biostatistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, public health, social/behavioral sciences, research methods, or other relevant medical or health discipline;
  • Demonstrated experience with monitoring, evaluation and strategic information analysis in the field of public health,
  • Experience with maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, reproductive health, adolescent health, and malaria is preferred;
  • Familiarity with the U.S. Government administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems;
  • Experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing donor-funded project data for health projects is required;
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English are required.

 

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

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.

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.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.


3.) Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director

Overview of the role

 GOAL seeks a Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director for the five-year, USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The activity aims to advance and sustain improved health outcomes for Sierra Leoneans with a focus on, but not limited to children under five, pregnant and postpartum women, youth and especially adolescent girls, and women and children living in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to health services.

SIHSA seeks to build a sustainable and resilient health system response to improving access, quality and effectiveness of family planning (FP), reproductive health (RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent health, and malaria services. In addition, SIHSA aims at strengthening communities’ active engagement for community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.

Note: This position is subject to award and funding from USAID. Sierra Leonean Nationals are encouraged to apply. Application deadline date is 15/04/2024**

Responsibilities

 The Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director (DCOP) will serve as the project’s technical leader, responsible for providing the vision and ensuring quality implementation of the project. The DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) as needed, acting as delegate and carrying out tasks assigned to ensure proper management of the activity. Beyond technical responsibilities of leading the range health system technical activities focused on maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, reproductive health, adolescent health, and malaria, the DCOP will manage the performance of senior and mid-level staff overseeing these technical activities, ensuring that there is a shared vision for project activities and outcomes, addressing implementation challenges and encouraging the sharing of best practices and project successes. The DCOP will have a key role in ensuring there is a culture of learning, knowledge exchange, innovation and capacity strengthening. The DCOP will also have a role in engaging with consortia partners, health system actors, USAID and national and district authorities. In collaboration with the COP, the position of DCOP will provide quality assurance of the project, providing programmatic and financial monitoring and oversight, ensuring program activities and deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner alongside high quality reporting.

Person Specification

The Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in international development, public health, business or similar
  • At least 6 -8 years of experience implementing and managing donor-funded projects in developing countries and working in consortia.
  • At least 5 years’ experience implementing health strengthening projects of a similar scale/scope to SIHSA in the areas of maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, reproductive health, adolescent health, and malaria, in Sierra Leone or in other comparable developing country settings.
  • Familiarity with the U.S. Government administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships across a range of diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English are required.

 

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

 

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

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.

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.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.


4.) WASH & Climate Change Coordinator

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 165 staff across the country. Our programmes focus on the WASH and Health sectors including urban and rural WASH programmes, health system strengthening, social and behaviour change; Blue Economy and FSL; and emergency response programming.

The GOAL Sierra Leone WaSH programme has two components: Urban and Rural WaSH. While the Rural WaSH focusses on creating access to safe drinking water, the urban WaSH component has focused on Waste Management. GOAL co manages an Urban Waste Treatment Plant (Fecal Sludge Management) in Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Freetown City Council. Innovative climate change adaptation and mitigation project components were developed on top of and building on the experience of the Liquid Waste Treatment plant and have been in implementation in tandem: Home Biogas; Compost and Briquette production-these are waste to energy and value micro projects intended to join the dots in the circular economy. Besides, SatoPans are being piloted and marketed to enable households adopt their use with the bid to enhance their sanitary and hygiene a practice as well as reduce possible emissions from Waste by linking it with the innovative micro projects.

RURAL WaSH

GOAL operates rural WASH programming in Kenema and Moyamba Districts, integrated with positive sanitation community approaches.

• Construction of over 500 sustainable water points in hard-to reach communities with continued Operation and Maintenance support through the Water Management Committees. • Social Behaviour Change approach used in every community to effect positive change in hygiene and sanitation through CLA and CLTS.

URBAN WaSH

GOAL is one of the lead urban WASH operators in Sierra Leone, and has supported Freetown in improving liquid and solid waste management since 2016 by:

• Constructing Freetown’s first wastewater treatment plant opened in May 2021 • Capacity development of the FCC on FSM, Business Development Services (BDS), and Service Level Agreement (SLA) in operationalisation of liquid waste vacuum trucks.

• Supporting the importation of low-cost sanitation marketing approach • Development of end-use product innovations from the treatment plant including cooking briquettes and co-compost.

• Innovative FSM solutions for hard-to-reach communities including the waste to energy innovation HomeBiogas.

Health: GOAL SL GOAL also focuses on health system strengthening with Irish Aid-funding on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Blue Economy and FSL: Moreover, GOAL SL has engaged since 2022 in the assessment of the Fishery sub sector in Western Urban and Rural and subsequently implemented micro projects while aiming to expand its work in 2024 and beyond with funding from Community foundation Ireland and Faroe Isalnas and the IcSP.

The WaSH portfolio of GOAL SL also has gotten a new FCDO grant that runs for 4 years and focusses on WaSH systems for Health and its focus include Solid and Liquid Waste management, enhancing access to and utilisation of WaSH services and action by the Health Service facilities and WaSH Governance , which is mainly networking and advocacy as well as WaSH accounting. The focus of the programme is Urban West and Five Districts. In a nutshell, the WaSH and Climate Change coordinator will coordinate WaSH and CC themes across the GOAL SL programmes.

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will provide overall strategic leadership, guidance, and coordination of integrated Environment, Climate Change and WASH programming in terms of technical support in system strengthening and capacity development; design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; accountability, learning and innovation; and resource acquisition, engagement & networking. All these are aimed at achieving well designed, integrated, and sustainable climate change response initiatives and sustainable WASH systems for building climate resilient systems and communities.

In order to successfully do so, the post holder must be able to effectively communicate GOAL Global Climate Change Policy, Programme and approach and demonstrate the linkages between and among the different programmes on resilience and climate change; and ensure adaptation and mitigation measures are planned and executed as unique selling points of the GOAL SL programme in CC programming and innovations. The post holder is responsible to provide technical support in Climate Change mitigation and tailored services in the origination, development, and financing of carbon interventions, such as introducing cleaner and more efficient cooking technologies and Nature-based adaptation solutions to climate change through coordination across Sierra Leone. The postholder will pay particular attention to system strengthening, private sector engagement, localisation, and partnership, mainstreaming of climate change through all programmes, design, operationalization and promoting CC innovation Hub, and catalysing and mediating between the different institutions and communities.

GOAL mainstreams gender, child protection, HIV and environment across all programs and operations. GOAL is engaged in direct implementation of hardware and software activities as well as supporting a mix of national and international partners including community-based organizations which require significant capacity building of operational and technical capacity.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical Support and system strengthening

  • Provide effective technical support to project teams on roll out of Partnership and other recognized and approved models on WASH, Environment & Climate Change (e.g. Participatory Forest management approaches, Climate Smart Agriculture, climate smart urban sanitation, Conservation Agriculture with Trees, Nature-Based adaptation solutions to climate change, clean cooking practices – Renewable Energy sources and energy Saving Cook-stoves for Carbon Credits projects, Climate Resilient WASH programming, PPP, Private sector engagement, etc);
  • Provide technical support to systems strengthening at various projects of Climate Change and WASH portfolio like Operation and Maintenance for WASH infrastructures; Operations and systems for Faecal Sledge Management; Deepening privatisation of mechanized emptying services through Service Level Agreement and supporting the restructuring/strengthening the governance of urban sanitation with FCC taking the lead ; etc
  • Support the strengthening of the technical capacity and overall governance of the FSM unit and Environmental sanitation department to ensure the senior leadership of the FCC (Department of Environment and Sanitation) takes more roles and ownership of the management of urban sanitation systems including FSTPs and leased vacuum trucks (SLA) with enhanced and better engagement.
  • Support the strengthening of the O&M system of the Rural Water Infrastructures including networking and representation at National level.
  • Participate in joint technical coordination, planning and review meetings for all WASH, Environment & Climate Change actions;
  • Identify capacity gaps in WASH, Environment & Climate Change to inform the GSL and key partners staff capacity development strategy;
  • Ensure skills and capacity development for staff and partners in WASH, Environment & Climate Change strategies, models and approaches;
  • Coordinate regular learning forum to profile, communicate and ensure adoption of promising practices;
  • Lead the development of National Strategy, Technical Approaches and Programmes regarding WaSH and Climate Change- including other GOAL SL portfolios .
  • Ensure Linkage and lead coordination with Health Coordinator, WASH Coordinators/Managers, Blue Economy and FSL Coordinator for continued backstopping to enable quality programming in WASH and Climate change within GOAL SL programmes;
  • Identify, collaborate and develop business models with the local partners including mainly the private sector for their involvement in the climate change and circular economy in urban waste management and sanitation marketing and closely work with the Partnership HUB for GOAL Global which is based in our Uganda office.
  • Work towards the development of a private sector strategy for GOAL SL (in collaboration with The financial inclusion advisor, the PD and relevant staff) and ensure it aligns with our localisation policy as well as is fit for purpose for operationalising PPP (CGOAL mediates amongst the communities, private sector and public institutions).
  • In coordination with the CD and PD, develop and operationalise a strategy to strengthen our product and service marketing (deepening the problem solving and acceptability of our products and services including HomeBioGas, Compost, Briquette, SatoPans, etc)).
  • WASH, Environment & Climate Change Implementation Guidelines are available at the project and country level;
  • Lead Climate change innovations, mitigation, and adaptation actions, promote GOAL SL as centre of excellence in Climate change Innovations in SL and GOAL Global;
  • Provide guidance

 

Accountability, Learning and Innovation

  • Support programs/projects to ensure that high quality Technical Program/Project Designs are in place;
  • Ensure interpretation and utilization of assessment, baselines, evaluations and verification on quality of designs;
  • Ensure development of standardized monitoring tools are in use with appropriate feedback;
  • Analyse and interpret Climate Change assessment findings and utilize the findings to generate evidence-based recommendations for subsequent Programme designs across all GOAL SL programmes;
  • Gather and analyse data at National level for reporting on WASH, Environment & Climate Change;
  • Support in ensuring quality (re)-design for WASH, Environment & Climate Change projects, proposals and concepts as per MEAL guidelines and other standards;
  • Upscale and support GSL’s current work and integration on Environment & Climate Change within and among GSL areas of operation;
  • Facilitate Programs to develop high quality integrated Environment & Climate Change projects through conceptualization, innovation, development and planning;
  • Expose GSL staff on issues of green economy, carbon trading, and possible ways that communities can benefit from the two; and
  • Ensure that lessons learnt are shared across programmes and are fed into GSL’s policy and practice.
  • Coordinate pilot innovative CC actions and scale up while creating demand for the products and deepening acceptability of products like Sato Pans, energy efficient stoves/ fuel saving stoves; carbon finance actions-stoves, clean water structures, etc.

Programme and Business Development

  • Lead in development and utilization of MOUs / working agreements with Environment & Climate Change strategic, funding and program/project implementation partners such as UNEP, GCF, and other accredited organizations.
  • Participate in Go-No Go Processes, write ups, meeting with prospective donors and submission of concepts/proposals.
  • Technically support PDQM and PD team to develop proposals/concepts to prospective donors for WASH , Environment & Climate Change Projects.
  • Respond effectively to calls and queries by donors on Urban Resilience, WASH, Environment & Climate Change Concepts/Proposals in coordination with PD and PDQM; and work closely with the PDQM Department in the production of materials for donors and for marketing purposes.

Coordination, Partnership, and Advocacy

  • Establish and maintain strategic contacts with the UN, Government, INGOs, Universities, Research Institutions, Donors, and Embassies.
  • Catalyse/mediate between and amongst the varying local to national institutions in pursuit of GOAL Climate change, resilient WASH agenda including capacity support.
  • Work with relevant institutions like Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, EPA, MoWS, MoPED, Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Fisheries and, etc to develop key national baselines and parameters useful for programme design, accessing funds, etc.
  • Work with government institutions and facilitating changes in the enabling environment and mitigation and removal of barriers for promoting stakeholders’ engagement; etc.
  • Ensure GSL representation in key strategic WASH, Environment & Climate Change working groups and forums to strengthen key partnerships & networks;
  • Ensure mainstreaming of advocacy in Environment & Climate Change projects and working with climate change advocacy organisations like Trocaire; and ensure key International Days are celebrated.

The Person

  • A very strong and solid experience in liquid and solid waste management in urban settings
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Environmental sciences, climate change, waste management, urban planning, Climatology, Forestry, Agriculture or related discipline.
  • Minimum seven years of relevant work experience in a similar or related position.
  • Literate in Microsoft Office and data analysis programs such as SPSS, EPI Info; etc
  • Knowledge and awareness of current end emerging climate change related narratives and discourses;
  • Experience and interest in Agro-forestry, waste to energy and clean cooking practices and technologies, Carbon markets/projects and related issues;
  • Willing to learn more on issues related to climate change and carbon markets;
  • Ability to work and communicate in cross-cultural environment;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Environmental organizations, business community, civil society and government officials;
  • Self-motivated and ability to make decisions.
  • Ability to work independently and proven records in climate smart innovations

Other Competencies

  • A very strong can do and positive attitude
  • Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields
  • Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to deliver results
  • Ability to delegate and lead teams effectively
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgement
  • Creative and with high thinking and judgement skills
  • Able to multitask and manage stress

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. If you would like more information or have any special requirements or needs that would support you during the recruitment process then please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.hq@goal.ie 

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

Accountability within GOAL 

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. 

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. 

General Terms and Conditions 

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. 


5.) Project Manager (Kingtom FSM Plant)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the GOAL WASH Programme Lead based in Freetown, the Project Manager has responsibility for managing the upgrade and operational improvement programme planned for the Freetown Faecal Sludge Management Plant. The Project Manager is intended to develop resilient operation of the plant, work with site staff to improve operational practices, logistics of the truck deliveries including schedule control, document an Operations and Maintenance Manual, including schedule and specification details of consumables and spare parts.The Project Manager would be expected to liaise with Freetown City Council (FCC) and to work towards transitioning the operation of the plant from GOAL to FCC (or third party operator). As part of the role, you will be expected to liaise and engage with GOAL Head Quarters (HQ) and its Water-Share partners in Ireland who will provide technical and financial support.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Manage the delivery of the programme of work defined by GOAL including the liaison with FCC, GOAL locally and in Ireland and its Water-Share partners
  • Ensure all procurement processes are carried out in accordance with GOAL procedures.
  • Coordinate activities on site, including for separate projects, with responsibility for overall health and safety at all times.
  • Develop the project plan(s) and ensure resources are allocated to achieve planned work schedules, manage any contractors or other service providers.
  • Manage and report on status, risks, issues and report monthly on all aspects of the work, setting out progress, expected work in the following period and seeking any guidance or decisions needed, report on all stakeholder relationships and dependencies in Freetown.
  • Actively manage all stakeholders across the project lifecycle to meet the project needs.
  • Manage budgets and timescales to ensure adherence to approved milestones and overall budget.
  • Ensure the project team develops detailed plans for all improvement works, develop plans for implementation including taking possession of and installing equipment provided from Ireland as part of the Water-Share support.
  • Ensure user training and post-go-live support is established and completed to support project commissioning and operation.
  • Manage relationships with all suppliers and contractors, monitoring their progress and adherence to the contract, minuting all meetings and following up on actions.
  • Influence the continuous improvement of project operation and document best practice operation, maintenance, including procurement of spares and consumables.
  • Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety and hygiene commitments.
  • Other duties as required.

The Person:

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a project lead or project management position
  • Project Delivery Experience, with a least five years’ Project Lead experience
  • Relevant third level qualification
  • Project Management qualification required
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and senior management, both verbal and written
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally
  • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others
  • Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results

 

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

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.

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.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Villages – 3 Positions

SOS Children VillagesJOB ADVERT 

 

VARIOUS TEACHER POSITIONS

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,

and we share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children Villages in Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teachers for the following subjects at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Freetown and Makeni:

 

  1. Home Economics (HGIS Freetown)
  2. Lower Primary (HGIS Freetown and Makeni)
  3. Biology/Chemistry (HGIS Freetown)

 

WE OFFER:

  • Attractive Salary
  • A supportive team working environment
  • Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised INGO

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 31st May, 2024

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks (police clearance).

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ SOS Children’s Villages – School Principal

SOS Children VillagesJOB ADVERTISEMENT 

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a School Principal to assume overall responsibility for the successful and effective running of one of its schools, both academic and administrative areas in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies, and available resources. Oversees the development and implementation of the school’s curriculum, ensuring that it meets national and organisational standards, and is aligned with the school’s goals and objectives.

 

S/he is responsible for ensuring that students and staff receive the support they need to be successful. This includes providing resources, services, and programs that promote student well-being, as well as fostering a positive and collaborative working environment for staff.

 

The principal is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment, which includes enforcing school policies and procedures, addressing disciplinary issues, and responding to crises or emergencies.

Serves as a liaison between the school and the community, communicating with parents, students, and stakeholders about school programs, policies, and activities. They also work with community partners to promote the school’s mission and goals.

 

Preparation and implementation of the school budget in liaison with the school accounts department.  Authorization of expenditures, distribution of resources, checking of inventories- equipment/textbooks/resources.

 

Provides visionary leadership for the school, setting the tone and direction for achieving academic and organizational goals. They are responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs, and activities that support student learning and well-being.

 

S/he is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school, including budgeting, hiring and evaluating staff, and supervising teachers and support staff. They also ensure that the school is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements. 

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s in education, or sociology, and or pedagogy or any other diploma includes a teacher preparation program.
  • A trained, qualified, and highly experienced person with previous administrative experience in senior positions e.g. Deputy Head or Head in another School.
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience as a teacher.
  • Have a great writing and reporting capacity and a mastery of the IT tool.
  • Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.
  • Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st July 2024

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding

Number of positions: One

LOCATION: Makeni

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator in Freetown ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 24th May, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

 

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Save the Children – 2 Positions

save the childrenSave the Children is recruiting for the following positions:

1.) Expression of Interest – French Translator
2.) Expression of Interest – Supply of Games Items

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Expression of Interest – French Translator

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

 

Save the Children International in Sierra Leone is calling for interested bidders to participate in the simple process for the below category.

 

S/N Description
1 Expression of Interest for Services of Translator (from French to English and English to French) for Freetown,

 

Interested persons should indicate their interest by submitting their company profile to the below email address:

 

sci.sl.ebid01@savethechildren.org

 

Application Closing Date

20th of May 2024.

 

Please note that the pack/bidder response documents will be shared with only successful applicants. Save the Children International reserves the right to accept or reject the entire or partial part of this bid.


2.) Expression of Interest – Supply of Games Items

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

 

Save the Children International in Sierra Leone is calling for interested bidders to participate in the formal process for the below category

 

S/N Description
LOT 1 Expression of Interest for Supply of Games Items for Kailahun

 

Below are samples of the game’s items required. 

 

Interested persons should indicate their interest by submitting their company profile to  the below email address:

sci.sl.ebid01@savethechildren.org

 

 not later than the 20 May 20204

 

  • INDOOR SLIDES FOR KIDS

 

  1. Sack race bag

 

  1. War rope (Tug of peace)

 

  1. Webby kit play zone tent with balls

 

  1. Throwing Ball

 

Please note that the pack/bidder response documents will be shared with only successful applicants. Save the Children International reserves the right to accept or reject the entire or partial part of this bid.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 5 Positions

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Advisor
2.) Program Manager
3.) School Liaison Officer
4.) Education and Literacy Program Manager
5.) Procurement Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Advisor

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Technical Advisor – REACH Malaria 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs  of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

CRS seeks a Technical Advisor for the USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)-funded Reaching every at risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global program for its Sierra Leone  country program. Reach Malaria aims is to provide implementation support services and technical assistance  to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria  services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy, seasonal malaria  chemoprevention, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other  malaria prevention interventions. CRS is a sub to a prime organization.

As a technical advisor, you will report to the Program Manager II and will provide technical leadership,  guidance, and support to a help introduce and implement malaria support services, and coordinate with  relevant ministries, CRS technical teams and other implementing partners globally.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead technical and monitoring aspects of project activity implementation and ensure adherence to  PMI technical guidance and global best practices.
  • Provide technical solutions to REACH Malaria activities for strategic planning and how to best apply  program implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and MEL, ensuring  high-quality implementation.
  • Support developing project work plans and guide the design of specific, quantifiable performance  indicators and targets for core and country programs, and reporting results.
  • Contribute to identifying and scaling-up best practices in malaria diagnosis and case management,  malaria in pregnancy, and community case management.
  • Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in REACH Malaria programming for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to CP staff.
  • Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports. Contribute to the design and  drafting of research findings, publications, project updates, guidance documents, presentations and  donor reports.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, including ministries of health,  universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners in coordinating activity implementation.  Participate in forums in the area of malaria to collect and share best practices and promote REACH  Malaria’s work.

Basic Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health or Medical Science, or other related area required.
  • Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role  with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years  working for programming interventions in malaria.
  • Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in malaria. General knowledge of  other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
  • Experience in technical writing.
  • Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and  practices.
  • Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and  methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
  • Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based  and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
  • Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,  information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
  • Experience supporting USAID and/or PMI funded health projects, with preference for malaria  interventions.
  • Familiarity with stakeholders in the malaria services space, including malaria case management,  prevention of MiP, SMC, surveillance, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for  service delivery.

Required Languages – English Language

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 10 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not  under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big  picture and ability to make sound judgment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills.
  • Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: REACH Malaria Sierra Leone team, Head of Programs, Country Representative, Head of Operations, REACH Malaria Senior Coordinator and other REACH Malaria staff, Regional Technical Advisors, Senior  Technical Advisor – Malaria Lead, other HQ technical staff.

External: REACH Malaria Consortia Partners, USAID and PMI, National Malaria Control Program, local  organizations, WHO and other UN agencies, constituent of technical working groups.

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to  fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the  commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a  part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to  serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with  dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,  I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and  my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related  topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant  certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2024.


2.) Program Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Program Manager – REACH Malaria 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs  of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

CRS seeks a Program Manager for the USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)-funded Reaching every at risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global program for its Sierra Leone  country program. REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance  to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria  services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy, seasonal malaria  chemoprevention, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other  malaria prevention interventions. CRS is a sub to a prime organization.

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the implementation of the REACH Malaria contract in  Sierra Leone, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing PMI’s work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure  that REACH Malaria delivers high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of the REACH Malaria contract in Sierra  Leone throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out  are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
  •  Lead the development of annual workplans and annexes.
  • Effectively manage talent for the REACH Malaria contract and supervise. Manage team dynamics and  staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete  performance management for direct reports.
  • Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and  publications in REACH Malaria and implementation of the MEL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of  promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management  agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
  • Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in REACH Malaria for staff and  partners to enhance program quality and impact.
  • Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to REACH Malaria and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
  • Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and  stewardship of project material sources.

Basic Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, International Relations or in the field  of health required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required,  with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of health and malaria.
  • Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO. Required Languages – English required.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and  offer innovative solutions.
  • Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and  externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
  • Good presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from  multiple public donors, including USAID.
  • Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
  • Experience engaging with partner organizations.
  • MEAL skills and experience required.
  • Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
  •  Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web  Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: At least two direct supervisees

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Head of Programs, Country Representative, Head of Operations, REACH Malaria Senior Coordinator and other REACH Malaria staff, Regional Technical Advisors, Senior Technical Advisor – Malaria Lead, other  HQ technical staff.

External: REACH Malaria Consortia Partners, USAID and PMI, National Malaria Control Program, local  organizations, WHO and other UN agencies, constituent of technical working groups. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to  fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the  commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a  part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to  serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with  dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,  I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and  my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related  topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant  certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2024.


3.) School Liaison Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: School Liaison Officer. 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community  in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100  countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is  accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education,  microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Title: School Liaison Officer

Department: Mc Govern Dole Education Program

Reports To: Senior Project Officer

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Kabala Office with 5% travel when applicable 

Job Summary: 

As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-All  Pikin for Learn IV (APFL IV) project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in  support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and  service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and  constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in  the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards,  donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans  and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project  experiences.
  • Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting  partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and  tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting  schedule.
  • Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information  for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Specific Responsibilities: 

✓ Oversee the activities of APFL IV project Field Coordinators in all project communities.

✓ Work with project staff to monitor and collect appropriate indicators for project success  such as attendance and enrolment records and develop systems for collecting and analyzing data.

✓ Work with teachers, SMCs, and local stakeholders to troubleshoot problems for each project  school related to project implementation.

✓ Ensure that beneficiary schools provide the necessary resources to prepare and serve daily  meals and adhere to food preparation, hygiene and sanitation standards established by the  project.

✓ Support cascading of training of communities, teachers and students on proper use and  maintenance of school infrastructures

✓ Conduct regular visits to schools to monitor project activities and prepare reports and  success stories.

✓ The school liaison officer will support strategic partnerships by providing top-quality advice,  facilitate effective knowledge management, and provide technical assistance to project  planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting at all levels.

✓ Act as contact points for each Chiefdom where CRS intervenes and oversee the activities of  the field coordinators in the respective chiefdoms.

✓ Keep lists of agencies or personnel representing CRS in Project schools Communities and  build on the partnerships to facilitate project implementation.

✓ facilitate meetings and cooperation between CRS and its stakeholders in the chiefdom.

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of Food Aid programs with a focus on education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, and  experience with INGO and USG programs would be a plus.
  • Additional education may substitute for some experience.

Required Languages – English Language and Creole

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % of the time in often difficult terrain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and  community members.
  • Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities. • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement. • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Supervisory Responsibilities: All field coordinators in his/her assigned chiefdom

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Health and Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Education Quality Coordinator External: SMCs, Local authorities in each chiefdom, project stakeholders in the chiefdom under  his/her supervision

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to  fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the  commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a  part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to  serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with  dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,  I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and  my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related  topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant  certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2024.


4.) Education and Literacy Program Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Education and Literacy Program Manager. 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs  of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Background  

CRS Sierra Leone is implementing the fifth phase of the McGovern-Dole (MGD) “Lan for u future” project  funded by the United State Department of agriculture (USDA).

In September 2022, the ‘Lan for u future’ project was approved for four years, with a coverage of 5 chiefdoms  (Kamukeh, Wara Wara Bafodia, Diang, Kalian, Nieni) of Koinadugu district and 10 chiefdoms (Dembelia Sinkunia, Kebelia, Sulima, Wollay Barawa, Morifindugu, Mongo, Nyedu, Neya, Delemandugu, and Kulor  Saradu) of Falaba district, in the north of Sierra Leone;

The program aims to; improve literacy of school age children by building teachers and school administrators’  skills and knowledge, by improving teachers’ attendance and their access to school supplies and improved  literacy instruction materials.

It is also meant to improve students’ attentiveness by increasing access to food and improving nutrition and  health practices to reduce hunger and absences. Improve students’ attendance by providing nutritious meals,  take home rations and presenting parents with economic incentives and address cultural practices that may  be detrimental to school attendance. Increase use of health and dietary practices by increasing students and  communities’ knowledge of health and hygiene practices, by training food preparers on safe food preparation  and storage, by increasing access to clean water and sanitation, by increasing access to deworming  medications, and by increasing access to the requisite food preparation.

The project works with the MBSSE both in Freetown and in Koinadugu and Falaba Districts, Caritas Makeni,  Teach for Sierra Leone (TFSL) and the University of Makeni (UNIMAK)for the training of teachers. Additionally,  the project is working with the Nutrition unit of the District Health Medical Teams (DHMT) and Mother Support  Group with Caritas Makeni as the only subrecipient implementing the health and nutrition activities.

Job Title: Education and Literacy Program Manager

Department: Mc Govern Dole Education Program

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Kabala Office

Job Summary: 

You will manage programming in the Country Program (CP) for Education and Early childhood development  program designing and implementing projects advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the  poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up,  implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project  team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
  • Participate in key decision making on program strategy.
  • Research standardized literacy testing tools, literacy teaching techniques and supporting materials, and  adapt as needed to context of Burkina Faso
  • Encourage innovation/creativity and lead implementation of pilot activities

Ensure visibility around education activities by leading field visits of partners, donors, press outlets to  field sites and overseeing development of one-pagers, brochures, short videos, etc

  • Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide  coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of  project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
  • Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance  data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes  to overcome implementation obstacles.
  • Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respective programming  area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.
  • Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations  and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.  • Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to food for education, early childhood  and education programing, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and  approaches.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with MBSSE, TFSL, Caritas Makeni, Unimak, local authorities, through  regular communication, proactive responses to challenges that arise, and organization of periodic  review/planning workshops
  • Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning  and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
  • In collaboration with Grant Manager, prepare partner (TFSL, Unimak) agreements/annual budget,  review financial and progress reports

Basic Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Education,  Early child hood development and Food for education program is required. Additional experience  may substitute for some education.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to  moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.
  • Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – English.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment. • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse  groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Project management experience in <Education, Early child hood development and Food for  education is highly desirable.
  • Experience engaging with partner organizations.
  • Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
  • MEAL skills and experience preferred.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web  Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to  fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the  commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a  part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to  serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with  dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,  I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and  my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related  topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant  certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2024.


5.) Procurement Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Procurement Officer – Kabala 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs  of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:  

You will coordinate local procurement activities and processes to acquire goods and services in support of  the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will  allow you to successfully coordinate the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities and  ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate fully compliant procurement systems and operating procedures. Assess effectiveness and  efficiency and recommend improvements. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement  principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
  • Coordinate with various departments to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with  all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods and services. Provide pricing information  to assist budget holders with budget preparation.
  • Coordinate the sourcing process and perform various activities to assist with ensuring the best value  for money: market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation,  supplier identification and research, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation,  contract/purchase order and other documents preparation.
  • Communicate with other procurement staff and various program and operations units to coordinate  and track goods/services delivery and receipt and keep everyone informed of the status. Collect  information to confirm that goods/services delivered are what have been ordered in the correct  quantities and quality, they arrive on schedule and at the right cost.
  • Maintain correspondence and constant contact with suppliers to follow up on the execution of  contractual terms and conditions, and handle issues if needed. Monitor and report on supplier  performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with  contract/purchase order modifications.
  • Accountable for transparency within the procurement department through ensuring a complete,  accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and  inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document  retrieval.

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience in procurement/purchasing management, logistics,  administration, preferably with an international organization.
  • Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. USAID, EU, UN)
  • Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions.
  • Knowledge of contract terms, as well as a proven ability to successfully complete purchase orders  against specifications.

Required Languages – English, Krio and any other local language in Koinadugu and Falaba

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 5 % in the country office or Makeni.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Good planning and coordination skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities effectively
  •  Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
  •  Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
  • Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
  •  Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Professional certification a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database management  systems (e.g. MS Access) highly desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Procurement Team, Program Team, Admin, Fleet, Finance and HR

External: Service providers, Suppliers including catering, accommodation mechanics etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to  fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the  commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a  part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to  serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with  dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,  I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and  my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related  topics.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant  certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2024.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Concern Worldwide – 2 Positions

Concern WorldwideConcern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief of Party
2.) Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Chief of Party

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned role:

 

01.  Job TitleChief of Party Reports to:Country DirectorDirect reports:

Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Finance and Administration,

Collaborating, Learning & Adapting Advisor, Technical Advisor

Liaises with:

All consortium coordination team members and key personnel

 

All SIHSA-project team members, Project Coordinator, Area Coordinator, Health Coordinators

All sector coordinators, project managers, Programme Director, Country Director, Systems Director, Country Finance Controller, Systems and HR Staff

Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, District Health Management Teams, USAID representatives

Job Location:Freetown, Sierra Leone with occasional travelContract Details:Fixed termJob Purpose:

About the Program:

The Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) aims to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children under five years old. The program seeks to 1) enhance the quality of family planning, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), malaria services, 2) promote the adoption of crucial health behaviors and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation at central and district levels. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Role Overview:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management for the SIHSA program. Reporting to the Country Director, the COP will be responsible for ensuring the program’s goals, objectives, and strategy are achieved within the specified timeframe and budget. The COP will serve as the primary liaison with USAID, government stakeholders, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award and USAID approval.

Main duties & 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction:

  • Set, communicate and deliver the strategic direction of the programme and ensure consistency with the overarching objectives of the project.
  • Provide overall leadership and oversight of the project’s delivery and results and on planning, designing and the implementation of project activities in the light of donor strategic priorities and project design/objectives.

Project Management:

  • Oversee and monitor project risks (including financial, logistical and other support systems, security and safeguarding) and flag issues in a timely manner to the Concern Country Director and Programmes Director.
  • Ensure compliance with organisational and donor rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and contract management, budget and expenditure monitoring.
  • Lead on quarterly and annual work planning, programme implementation, M&E and donor reporting.
  • Ensure that efficient systems are in place to support all aspects of the project, including grant management, M&E systems, and technical assistance provision, in compliance with organizational procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to agreed project quality standards, M&E guidelines, frameworks for the project and provide technical support to embed M&E and accountability throughout all aspects of the project implementation.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with downstream partners; maintaining regular communication, including negotiating scope of works, addressing revisions in project work, and addressing issues that may arise.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing Concern and serving as the primary focal point for the donor and the Government of Sierra Leone, which involves ongoing political economy and stakeholder analyses.

Capacity Building:  

  • Contribute to the daily capacity building and strengthening of decision-making capacities of the team and national staff.

People Management: 

  • Provide line management to the Core Project Management Team staff (4+) in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching.
  • Ensure that all department positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands outcomes which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
  • Ensure that all department staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and review performance of staff and hold staff accountable for meeting their success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance.
  • Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.

Other:

  • Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP) and other Concern initiatives.
  • Ensure that gender equality and diversity principles are upheld in the recruitment, orientation, performance and management of staff and to demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Promote and ensure accountability to programme participants and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles, and ensure high ethical research standards, particularly given the sensitive nature of the topic areas throughout programme implementation.
  • Ensure adherence/compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct, Programme Participant Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and associated policies and to role model a positive safeguarding ethos.
  • 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 Country Director.

Person specification:

Essential

  • Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience designing, managing and implementing complex health projects, preferably in Sierra Leone or West Africa.
  • Minimum five (5) years of successful experience as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Team Leader, Project Director, or equivalent senior position for USAID or a similar donor agency-funded project.
  • In-depth and extensive knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
  • Technical expertise in one or more of the following: health systems strengthening, family planning, RMNCAH and malaria.
  • Strong financial management and donor compliance skills.
  • Experience in the design and use of monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • Ability and experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with senior representatives of donor, particularly USAID, INGOs, and Government structures, and to represent at national or international level fora.
  • Strong coordination skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate, influence, and negotiate with partners and grantees.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

Desirable

  • Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Commitment to capacity building, protection, and participation.
  • Demonstrated experience of team building and participatory approaches.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.

Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organizationHIV & AIDS

Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by:

  • Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
  • Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Gender Equality

Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.  

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

  • An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
  • Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
  • A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
  • Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Wednesday 27th March 2024

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”


2.) Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Job TitleSenior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor Reports to:Chief of PartyDirect reports:To be determinedLiaises with:

All consortium coordination team members and key personnel

 

All SIHSA-project team members, Project Coordinator, Area Coordinator, Health Coordinators

All sector coordinators, project managers, Programme Director, Country Director, Systems Director, Country Finance Controller, Systems and HR Staff

Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, District Health Management Teams, USAID representatives

Job Location:Freetown, Sierra Leone with occasional travelContract Details:Fixed termJob Purpose:

About the Program:

The Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) aims to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children under five years old. The program seeks to 1) enhance the quality of family planning, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), malaria services, 2) promote the adoption of crucial health behaviors and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation at central and district levels. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Role Overview:

The SME&L Advisor will be responsible for the overall monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability of the entire SIHSA programme. Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the SME&L Advisor will adhere to Concern’s programme quality standards and ensure compliance with Concern and donor MEAL requirements. S/he will maintain positive and productive relationships with the donor and local and international partner organizations throughout the programme lifecycle. A priority for the SME&L Adviser role extends to capacity building and knowledge transfer to high performing Sierra Leonean team members with a view to empowering their success during the life of the project.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award and USAID approval.

Main duties & 

Responsibilities:

MEAL Management:

  • Provide overall management, strategic direction, and technical leadership on MEAL to support the achievement of expected programme results within the budget and timeframe.
  • Serve as principal liaison to the Chief of Party (COP) on learning and monitoring, ensuring high levels of coordination and engaging with key stakeholders (partner organizations, local government, civil society, etc.) on MEAL.
  • Using an adaptive management approach, track performance-monitoring analysis and apply course correction in collaboration with the COP and DCOP. Responsible for ensuring systematized use of data into learning systems to demonstrate data-driven decision-making.
  • Support quality control for MEAL deliverables and fulfil all donor and Concern Worldwide reporting requirements, including the production of timely and accurate reports.
  • Direct the preparation of MEAL annual work plans and learning products, review programme activities and ensure learning is integrated, and oversee use of data/analytics to evaluate program outreach.
  • Oversee and contribute directly to production of communications products, including learning notes, reports, articles, videos, etc, as well as outreach via social media, ensuring products are well packaged for intended audiences.

Stakeholder Management:

Liaise with USAID and other donors, as well as implementing partners and stakeholders, to ensure a collaborative, shared learning model that is responsive to their demands.

Manage the relationship on MEAL between all consortium partners and ensure partner MEAL activities are adhering to the agreed work plan and budget.

Represent the programme in all MEAL technical, policy, and programmatic fora at all levels (regional, national, and international)

Accountability:

  • Ensure that there is a robust Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) Improvement plan in place for the consortium, along with an accessible and inclusive Feedback Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM).
  • Ensure that all staff are familiar with the principles underpinning accountability, safeguarding and Concern’s FCRM and lead on ensuring that information about Concern’s commitments on accountability and safeguarding are disseminated among programme participants and communities.
  • Ensure that the FCRM is functional, effectively implemented and accessible in all programme locations, enabling safe reporting of both programmatic and sensitive complaints, including safeguarding concerns.
  • Ensure that complaints are welcomed, managed and responded to in a timely, fair and appropriate manner; ensure that sensitive complaints, including safeguarding concerns, are handled with utmost confidentiality and that the safety of the complainants and those affected is prioritized at all stages.

Capacity Building:  

  • Contribute to the daily capacity building and strengthening of decision-making capacities of the team and national staff.

People Management: 

  • Lead the MEAL team to ensure tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities are met and oversee their collaboration with the wider team to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, providing capacity-building training where needed.
  • Ensure that all department positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands outcomes which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
  • Ensure that all department staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and review performance of staff and hold staff accountable for meeting their success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance.
  • Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.

Other:

  • Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP) and other Concern initiatives.
  • Ensure that gender equality and diversity principles are upheld in the recruitment, orientation, performance and management of staff and to demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Promote and ensure accountability to programme participants and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles, and ensure high ethical research standards, particularly given the sensitive nature of the topic areas throughout programme implementation.
  • Ensure adherence/compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct, Programme Participant Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and associated policies and to role model a positive safeguarding ethos.
  • 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 Country Director.

Person specification:

Essential

  • A Master’s degree (equivalent) or higher in economics, research methodologies, statistical analysis, global health, international development, or another relevant field.
  • A minimum of seven (7) experience in a USAID SME&L or senior MEAL management position; with progressive responsibilities in a field related to the successful implementation of the programme, such as health, nutrition or resilience programmes
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience managing complex multisector data, preferably for USAID awards.
  • A minimum of five (5) years staff management experience leading teams in an environment conducive to learning and development.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, including technical, management, and evaluation expertise for complex programmes in resource-constrained countries.
  • Strong communication skills, including both written and oral presentation skills; proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners.
  • Experience collaborating and coordinating with local and national host government agencies and international agencies and aligning programme activities and results with strategies.
  • Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
  • Sierra Leonean and West African candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Desirable

  • Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Commitment to capacity building, protection, and participation.
  • Demonstrated experience of team building and participatory approaches.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.

Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organizationHIV & AIDS

Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by:

  • Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
  • Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Gender Equality

Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to SME&Lrify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.  

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

  • An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
  • Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
  • A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
  • Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Wednesday 27th March 2024

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ University of Lunsar – Nursing Lecturer

University of LunsarVacancy Announcement 

Position: Lectureship 

Employment Type: Full- Time 

Department- Nursing 

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a FULL TIME NURSING  LECTURER at the University of Lunsar.

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s in nursing and a Master’s or Doctorate degree in nursing or a  health-related discipline. Candidates with a doctorate in nursing or related field are encouraged to apply.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for  interview.

Kindly direct all applications to the Human Resources Manager on email leticia@universityoflunsar.edu.sl  and copy the registrar at registrar@universityoflunsar.edu.sl.

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of your email application.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ SOS Children’s Village – English and Literature Teacher

SOS Children VillagesJOB ADVERT 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE/LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TEACHER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage, Commitment, Trust and Accountability.

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children Villages Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teacher to teach English Language/ Literature in English at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International Schools in Makeni.

  1. English Language/Literature in English Teacher (Location Makeni)

WE OFFER:

  • Attractive Salary
  • A supportive team working environment
  • Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 1st March, 2024

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ World Vision – 5 Positions

world visionWorld Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Associate Technical Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager
3.) Associate Finance Director
4.) Supply Chain Manager
5.) Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Associate Technical Director

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Oversee Grant Implementation: 35% of time

  • Direct and oversee World Vision’s work in the GF program, ensuring that all program goals are met.
  • Manage grant budget within approved spending levels.
  • Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments to the Chief of Party.
  • Ensure grant expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with GF rules and regulations to ensure clean audits.

 

People Management: 30% of time

  • Organize and direct the work of grant staff and short-term advisors, set individual performance objectives cascaded from program objectives to all staff hired in the project.
  • Provide supervision, training and performance management coaching and feedback.
  • Support Staff Learning and Development according with WVI policy.
  • Develop and update workforce planning.
  • Ensure strong staff management practices, consistent with WV policies, GF requirements and local laws.
  • Ensure proper technical capacity of staff is available

 

Effective and accurate reporting and communication: 15% of time.

  • Establish and maintain effective reporting, evaluation, and internal communication.
  • Ensure timely and accurate narrative reports aligned to the program Performance Framework and the overall requirements of the donor.

 

Networking and Liaison with different stakeholders: 15% of time.

  • Liaise with the Government of Sierra Leone and relevant line Ministries officials, diseases programs, SRs, SPs, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other organizations as appropriate.
  • When delegated by CoP represent the project in meetings with GF and other stakeholders.
  • Close collaboration with WVISL Programs Department for implementation of the grant activities as well as close collaboration within the Resources Development and Management Department on donor positioning, lessons learned, grant health and quality improvement.

 

Other responsibilities: 5% of time.

  • Participate to WVISL technical and management engagements to foster programmatic integration and collaboration for impact and sustainability.
  • Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • At least 10 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects.
  • Extensive experience in operational management or administration of health projects, especially HIV, TB and Malaria programs, and dealing with international partners (Global Fund, PMI, PEPFAR, etc…);
  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Project Management / Social Sciences / Public Health
  • Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities and implications to community development, particularly public health
  • In-depth knowledge of matters related to health systems strengthening and related implementation approaches with Global Fund (GF)
  • Hands on operational experience implementing GF projects in a wide variety of contexts
  • Demonstrated experience as development professional managing pool of technical support;
  • Knowledge of operational issues in HIV/TB and Malaria programming
  • Knowledge of effective participatory M&E systems;
  • Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
  • Knowledge of financial management systems.

 

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

  • Strong ability to develop and monitor a dynamic partnership with organizations of civil society and decentralized government agencies and services;
  • Be able to use, interpret a complex set of information for decision making;
  • Ability to prepare reports, perform strategic program analysis, briefing notes and prospective short-and-term management;
  • Be able to take responsibility, make decisions and monitor their execution in a timely manner;
  • Have demonstrated ability to work independently;
  • Have strong experience in coaching, training supervision and counseling;
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using English and French Preferably Creole.
  • Have proficiency in the use of computer tools (word processing, databases, Internet/Intranet).
  • Availability for travel within and outside the country.

 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Be committed to the well-being of children and able to adhere to the vision and mission of WV including commitment to gender equality; inclusion, and human rights approach.
  • Ability to consistently produce quality results in a timely manner;
  • Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which he/she is responsible;
  • Involves others in setting and achieving goals;
  • Creates strong sense of purpose within own part of the business and with stakeholders;
  • Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and WV standards of behavior;
  • Set strong strategy in own part of organization;
  • Balances future vision with practical delivery;
  • Cross cultural adept;
  • Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary;
  • Creates and delivers outcomes in complex partnerships, keeping key stakeholders on board;
  • Sets a strong learning culture in the project/program he/she is managing;
  • Uses opportunities across WV to develop others;
  • Remains calm and positive under pressure an in difficult situations;
  • Sense of initiative;
  • Good capacity to prevent and solve problems and potential conflicts;
  • Critically evaluates work effectiveness and searches for better ways of working.

Work Environment:

  • Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Establish and operationalize a robust monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning system: 35% of time.

  • Develop and update a costed M&E work plan using appropriate template. The workplan should cover at-least one or two years. This should include the cost of the impact/outcome measurement framework including costs for each activity regardless of frequency (one time or routine).
  • Work with GF and MOH staff to finalize indicator definitions and measurements by ensuring that M&E plan include a table presenting all indicators for which data are collected by national disease program or by Principal Recipient, depending on the performance framework approved by Global Fund.
  • Put in place a system/plan to collect data for measuring impact/outcome indicators and programmatic indicators.
  • Design and roll out a data management system that promotes interoperability and/or triangulation of programmatic data to facilitate monitoring across disease programs
  • Ensure that data management (data collection, storage, processing and analysis) is appropriately done in order to generate the reports at national and district level
  • Develop and operationalize information dissemination strategy that ensures exchange of feedback and information to the community and facility level as well as national and international stakeholders
  • Ensure that data is collected, analysed and used to inform decision-making and increase efficiency and effectiveness of the program through a periodic report according to the Global Fund requirements.
  • Lead the roll out of Commcare application to support routine data collection
  • Ensure that the M&E plan demonstrate coordinated governance arrangements, data flow and data sharing and harmonized supervision.
  • Establish and roll out programme accountability mechanisms that promote provision of information, consultation and participation of participants including KPs and collection and acting on complaints and feedback.
  • Engage MOH DPPI unit, disease programs and sub national units to ensure that data sharing and learning practices are harmonized
  • Network with external and internal partners to promote a culture of learning and achieve M&E excellence
  • Support the Sub Grantees to conduct routine learning forums
  • M&E plan and costed work plan that is linked to national plan is available and used by the GF program
  • A plan is in place to collect data for measuring impact/outcome indicators and programmatic indicators
  • A robust data management system that promotes interoperability and triangulation of programmatic data is in place
  • An information dissemination strategy is in place
  • Data and information are available for decision making
  • A robust accountability system is in place
  • Staff, Sub Recipients and implementing partners have capacity to use digital health tools such as Commcare.
  • Beneficiary tracking system in place that does not allow for double counting and bias

Data Quality Assurance: 15% of time

  • Develop data quality assessment protocols
  • Develop and operationalize data quality assurance mechanisms that ensure quality of data during data collection, transfer, compilation, analysis and storage. This mechanism should include how late, missing and incomplete data is accounted for.
  • Carry out routine data quality assurance to prevent M&E fraud in relation to program targets and service delivery. This may include organizing internal data quality audits.
  • Develop improvement plans for data quality, reporting completeness and/or timeliness (people, systems, processes, tools to review and suggest improvements)
  • Put in place mechanisms to ensure data security including cybersecurity, storage, transmission and use
  • Data quality assessment protocols is in place
  • Data submitted to Global Fund meets expected quality standards
  • Routine data quality assurance is conducted to prevent M&E fraud
  • Improvement plans are in available and used to improve quality
  • Data protection protocols are in place

Capacity building: 15% of time

  • Assess M&E capacity of grant, Sub Recipient and implementing staff and develop capacity building plan so as to improve the M&E human resource capacity over the plan’s life span
  • Plan and roll out training for Global Fund grants staff, Sub Recipients and implementing partners to strengthen MEAL capacity.
  • Provide appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower grant M&E staff, sub recipients and implementing partners.
  • Guide staff and sub-grantees to identify and resolve issues and challenges in monitoring systems, using ongoing mentorship and coaching approach
  • Assessment report and capacity building plan is documented
  • Global Fund, Sub Recipient and implementing partners have MEAL capacity
  • Program Review, Evaluation, and Surveys: 20% of time
  • Supervise program’s overall performance, cost effectiveness and impact by doing program reviews, evaluations and surveys according to norms and requirements of Global Fund and provide data for decision making
  • Coordinate planning and execution of national HIV, TB, Malaria surveys and studies according as per internationally agreed guidelines/standard protocols (Stigma Index Surveys, Drug Resistance Studies, TB prevalence surveys and Malaria Indicator Survey)
  • Consolidate national and sub-national population size estimates to be used to inform programming (obtain reliable coverage estimates, identify population in need of routine services or targeted programs for key populations)
  • Support execution of regular national analyses of sub-national, disaggregated data as well as regular analyses at the provincial and district levels to inform planning and/or programmatic decisions
  • Conduct or contribute to relevant analyses to inform resource mapping, stratification, optimization, intervention targeting and efficient deployment of resources
  • Ensure ethical collection and protection of data including privacy, confidentiality, access to health information and data protection.
  • Programme reviews periodically and results used to support decision making
  • National surveys completed on time
  • Population size estimates are available to inform programme decision making
  • Regular analyses done at sub national and national level and results used to inform planning and programmatic decisions
  • Ethical protocols are observed in the GF program
  • Strong collaboration established with MOH DPPI unit and other M&E programs

Reporting: 15% of time

  • Compile periodic reports for each Global Fund component (Malaria, HIV, TB, RSSH), facilitate review and submission to GF
  • Review reports from sub recipients and implementing partners and provide feedback
  • Build capacity of the PR2 staff, Sub Recipients and implementing staff on quality reporting
  • Prepare MMRs and submit to Chief of Party
  • Lead integration of HMIS data systems used by World Vision (Commcare) and MOH (disease specific HMIS, community data systems, private health sector data) to facilitate seamless reporting
  • Quality reports produced and submitted on time
  • Sub Recipients and implementing partners have capacity to produce quality reports that meet or exceed GF standards
  • HMIS systems are fully integrated to facilitate seamless reporting.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

 

Required Professional Experience          

  • Must have 4 to 7 years of progressive relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation in public health sector, epidemiological literacy and surveillance.
  • 5 years of progressive relevant experience in program management.
  • Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for public health programs (designing questionnaires, conducting surveys/research).
  • Experience in digital health systems such as DHIS2.
  • Experience working in developing country and maintaining good relations with international organizations.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification      

  • University degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development and Rural Development. Certification in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English. Excellent analytical skills using platforms such as SPSS, STATA, ENA SMART, NVIVO. Excellent research skills. Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts and physical hardship conditions. Ability to solve complex problems and exercise independent judgement. Knowledge of the Global Fund and World Vision policies and procedures. Experience working with national disease programs in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

  • Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
  • Travel:  10% Domestic/international travel is required.
  • On call:  As required.

Physical Requirements 

  • Physically fit

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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3.) Associate Finance Director

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

 

JOB PURPOSE

Associate Finance Director-Global Fund is responsible for full accounting and financial management, overall budget monitoring and compliance oversight of the Global Fund grant and all related sub-grantee/sub-contractors. The position oversees design and implementation of strong internal controls and appropriate financial reporting procedures/policies to minimize/manage risks associated with grant implementation, safeguard Global Fund’s investments, achieve consistent compliance with Global Fund grant agreement, approved workplan/budget, Global Fund policies and regulations, WV International (WVI) and World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) policies and procedures, as well as local laws and regulations. The person coordinates capacity assessments and capacity building, budgeting and financial management and actively works with the sub-recipients (SRs) in developing their grant financial management capacity.  He/she develops and implements financial strategy to prevent or reduce compliance-related liabilities and risks. The scope of work covers all aspects of the Program’s financial management.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Budget and Financial Management:20% of time

  • In coordination with the Chief of Party, ensure that all Sub-Recipient (SR), SSRs and Service Providers’ agreements and amendments are well prepared, grant files are updated/maintained, and key grant documents are shared as defined in the grant agreement with donor and by World Vision internal policies.
  • Ensure that donor donor-facing reports are prepared accurately and disseminated within the due dates. This includes ensuring that reports (e.g., Field Financial Reports (FFRs)) are discussed collectively with the different functions (program management, M&E, finance) to ensure quality analysis of the issues and identification of appropriate solutions, ensuring that this is captured in the report and carrying out accuracy and quality checks before submission to the Global Fund.
  • Review all management letters and ensure that all issues raised are resolved expeditiously in collaboration with the Fund Portfolio Program Manager and the Country Team of the Global Fund
  • Lead the identification of budget and compliance needs and oversee the implementation of trainings on budgeting and compliance with all relevant Global Fund program staff and the SR(s) under the grant.
  • Proactively track budget spending against the budget and provide recommendations to the Chief of Party on needed actions to get budget execution on track.
  • Develop effective budget monitoring tools and implement them for all Global Fund’s Malaria, HIV & AIDS, and TB program activities; review SR budgets against spending and provide comments / recommend approval by the Chief of Party
  • Actively engage in budget discussions and generate feedback to Global Fund’s Program Management Unit (PMU) on adverse budget variances in monthly meetings and results from SR monitoring.
  • Take the lead on liaising with WVISL and US finance teams, prepare cash projections, ensure that proper accounts are used, review cash disbursement advance journals, review and approve liquidation journals, and review posted journals for errors.
  • Perform regular reconciliations of cash balances, SR advances (if applicable) and non-cash assets to ensure effective management of the grant resources.

 

Compliance and Risk Management: 20% of time

  • Ensure that all program financial processes and reports are compliant with WVISL and Global Fund policies, procedures and regulations, local legislation and other international bodies.
  • Ensure project documents and financial records are maintained and readily available for internal/external audits and reviews.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of grant financial management trainings and capacity building activities in close.
  • Ensure strong cost allocation, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems are in place.
  • Implement financial policies in accordance with World Vision Field Financial Manual, Global Fund Rules and Regulations and local financial regulations.
  • Practice standard financial systems, including implementation of good internal controls, asset monitoring and reconciliation of all funds accounts.
  • Oversee grant accounting processes, including that of SRs.
  • Assure that all grant policies and regulations are adhered to for purposes of eligibility of reported expenditure.
  • Ensure full compliance with before the fact Blocked Parties Screening (BPS) requirements of WVI and donors. This relates to vendor, partner and staff screening, and direct responsibility to ensure that SRs are fully compliant with this requirement.
  • Ensure full compliance with Labour Distribution Reporting (LDR) and timesheet reporting as per WVI policies.
  • Ensure that the Grant meets its fair share of support cost as allowable per donor regulations, and that the allocation of support cost demonstrates full cost recovery in compliance with WVISL cost allocation policy and donor requirements.
  • Proactively manage spending and budget executive in collaboration with supply chain and programs teams, to keep the grant burn rate on track and avoid overspending in grants.
  • In coordination with the Chief of Party, develop and implement the grant close-out plan in compliance with WVI policies and procedures and Global Fund guidelines to ensure timely and effective closure of the grant.

 

Audit, Monitoring and Reporting: 25% of time.

  • Ensure that the Global Fund program has in place and adheres to a schedule of planned Audit monitoring visits; the basis for the selection, timing and frequency of its monitoring visits should be properly documented.
  • Ensure that assessments and monitoring visits are being carried out in accordance with WV policies about timeliness, comprehensiveness, professionalism and documentation.
  • If needed, ensure that corrective action plans are prepared within sixty calendar days of the assessment or monitoring visit, and that program staff are supporting Audit Implementation to address the identified issues within agreed timelines.
  • Ensure financial and programming staff participate in the financial monitoring of the SR (including site visits); trip reports must indicate the monitoring steps performed, the processes reviewed, the result of the testing and reviews, and recommended corrective actions.
  • Review and analyze assessment, monitoring, trip reports and monthly updates on a timely manner and to inform follow-up actions.
  • Ensure that the Audit team receives support from WV to correct weaknesses detected by internal and external auditors, Global Fund program staff, and others; directly address issues that are escalated.
  • Ensure internal control systems are reviewed and monitored to verify that financial duties are adequately segregated; Global Fund program finance and compliance staff should regularly monitor and assess PMU ability to accurately record and post all financial transactions and provide feedback to the CoP.
  • Ensure the development of a staff and SR capacity building plan, through which finance and compliance staff provide direct technical support to support in all aspects of finance, compliance and internal control for SR. Ensure that the project SR evaluates and effectively monitors any SSRs and/or partners to achieve efficient use of Global Fund resources.
  • Ensure that the Global Fund program finance and compliance staff provide direct technical support in all aspects of finance, compliance and internal controls for SRs.
  • Facilitate formation of the Financial Management Working Groups (FMWGs) for effective management of the Global Fund GC7 consortium led by WVISL.

 

Capacity Building: 10% of time

  • Ensure that the Finance and compliance officer provides direct support in building the capacity of GF Finance and Program team on Global Fund policies and procedures required for the program intervention activities on the grant.
  • Ensure that there is real time on-site monitoring during implementation of key activities.
  • Ensure that there is periodic assessment of GF financial system and processes to identify gaps/weaknesses and recommend steps to mitigate risk.
  • Approve all liquidations and ensure there is adequate support documentation for the implemented milestones.
  • Develop and maintain good professional networks with the Regional Deputy Finance Director and WVUS Finance Manager.

 

Administration and Fleet & Asset Management: 20% of time

  • Ensure that Global Fund GC7 grant’s assets, under the care of WVISL and/or Sub-Recipients/Service Providers, are secured, safe, and well maintained and managed in full compliance with local regulations and Global Fund policies.
  • Ensure that Global Fund GC7 grant provides quality hospitality services to staff and visitors.
  • Ensure that transportation/logistics are well managed to promote operational effectiveness.
  • Implement of fleet management policies, both for WVISL and Global, including tracking of vehicles, fuel management and vehicles and motorcycles maintenance.

Team Management, Internal Collaboration and Engagement: 5% of time

  • Lead, direct, mentor and coach a team of finance and grants compliance staff to meet GF program objectives.
  • Take the lead in setting annual Global Fund program finance and compliance targets and ensure that specific tasks are built in staff performance plans.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with WVISL’s performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
  • Review and handle performance management of staff.
  • Adhere and implement to organizational guidelines and polices.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience          

  • At least 5 years of accounting and/or grants management experience
  • Three years Global Funds grant experience
  • At least 5 years’ experience managing staff
  • Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.
  • Balanced combination of 5 years Business Management experience in INGOs

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification.      

  • Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management or related field like international business management
  • CA, ACCA, CPA or another professional accreditation equivalent

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

  • 15% travel

Physical Requirements 

  • Medical assessment required.

Language Requirements            

  • English

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

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4.) Supply Chain Manager

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To effectively manage the Supply Chain function in line with World Vision’s procedures in order to support timely implementation of World Vision Programs/Global Fund grant multicomponent grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program, that will have the greatest impact on process improvement, simplification, standardization and cost containment thus ensuring the achievement of the Child Well Being Outcomes.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Major Activities

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with Grant program objectives/ design, Implementation and planning.
  • Advise and Provide Technical Support to the SRs and government Counterparts on the development and Implementation of Supply Chain Activities in a coordinated manner between the Three (3) Diseases components alignment with WV and Global Fund guidelines and policies.
  • Lead on developing a strategy for Proactively engage and integration of MOH, other partners, NGOs local authorities, Vendors and stakeholders to ensure good coordination and adequate information sharing, address common concerns/problems and seek solutions.

Planning

  • Together with MOH specialist and other partners, undertakes quantification and forecasting for both Health and Non Health related products.
  • Represent the SCM function on Grant Strategic Planning & Annual Business Planning process
  • Review and finalize Annual Business Plans
  • Represent the SCM Function in project designs and engage in Grant, GAM meetings, Partner – Sub-Grantee Meetings ensuring SCM is engaged early enough to allow professional input during planning stage.
  • Prepare Procurement planning guidelines align with Global Fund Guidelines and Planning Calendar and socialize them with all Stakeholders.
  • Review the procurement planning and prepare Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan to socialize with Grant Management & develop the Sourcing Strategy.
  • Ensure Annual Procurement Plans are quarterly reviewed with Programs and Finance, and update the Sourcing Plans accordingly.

 

Strategic Sourcing

  • Determine the requirement for the Category, Market and Incumbent Supplier based on the Spend Analysis and Annual Procurement Plans.
  • Execute the reviewed and approved Sourcing Strategy.
  • Develop the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process based on the global polices and process.
  • Develop the framework in managing the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies.
  • Lead negotiations for the High Spend Categories and develop the negotiation strategies and contracting processes for other categories.
  • Review Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision-making process.
  • Identification, management, monitoring and evaluation of Potential Supply Chain technical assistance outsourced to third (3) parties
  • Ensure that Strategic Sourcing process and related controls are included in the Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment Tools for assessment.
  • Advise the Sub Recipient on proposals for Supply Chain Management, ensuring that the related responsibilities are adequately designated:  the time, resources, estimates are adequate for implementation of the proposals and in compliance with the Sub Recipients Contracts

 

Supplier Contract and Relationship Management

  • Vet (through in-country legal) and finalize, Global Standard contracts for Grants use.
  • Draft & review supplier contracts for those categories where the vetted global standard contract format is not applicable, and reviews supplier recommended changes.
  • Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are embedded for all Strategically Sourced contracts and managed.
  • Resolve contract-related issues and improve T&C in contracts and the contracting process.
  • Develop supplier onboarding process and supplier relationship management framework including the communication guidelines & Supplier continuous improvement plan.

 

Procurement Execution

  • Ensure that the execution of the supply chain component of the various Global Fund Programs are in line with the Global Fund Requirements and WVI Policy
  • Ensure all orphaned PRs in COUPA waiting to be sourced are assigned to the appropriate staff and are actioned in a timely manner.
  • Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold and ensure periodic review mechanism is place of the Buyers’ supplier award decisions.
  • Ensure, that all gaps are identified relating to the procurement execution (Process, system usage, disputes and etc.) and update / resolve them on a timely manner.

 

Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

  • Ensuring the Implementation of provided advise and technical support to the full usage of the COUPA system and advise on the improvement of the data management system (LMIS) for Supply Chain Activities
  • Guarantee the maintenance of documentation about the Supply Chain Activities and elaborate report in order to keep the office representation and Global Fund fully informed about the status and results of Supply Chain activities
  • Develop, track, and evaluate procurement metrics including areas of spend analytics, procure-to-pay process, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance to drive procurement strategy development and implementation.
  • Design and communicate SCM KPI dashboard to management.
  • Conduct regular meeting with staff on KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitor sourcing projects progress and produce sourcing status reports to management.
  • Ensure that Master Data management process is built on global fund and WVI guidelines, ensuring the acceptancy and completeness.

 

Process, Procedure and Policy

  • Promote the incorporation of standard operating procedures within the supply chain and the use of instruments for planning and scheduling processes
  • Understand, interpret and analyze the global policies, processes and guidelines for better adoption at NO level and manage Exception Approval process.
  • Drive the policy, process and guidelines implementation plan, defining roles & responsibilities and owners for each step in the SCM process.
  • Ensure regularly reviews are done on the procurement policies, processes and guidelines (Source to pay (S2P), logistical, warehousing) to ensure their effectiveness and applicability and advise Regional and Global SCM Teams for possible change and /for improvement.
  • Advise National Offices on the acquisition and use of 3PLs and 4PLs and application of INCOTERMS.
  • Ensure adherence of SCM Policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with WVI & donor regulations of the implementing Partners/Sub-Grantee are being evaluated under Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment stage and captured them under capacity development plans.

Systems Development and Implementation

  • Maintain procedures and putting them into operation.
  • Plan and execute testing and implementation of major systems.
  • Ensure that databases meet user requirements.
  • Liaise with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff.

 

Control and Compliance

  • Assess criticality of the Risks identified related to SCM & Procurement and plot them in the Risk Pyramid.
  • Develop the risk mitigation plans and embed the to the processes, SoPs and guidelines for implementation and regularly evaluate control measures.
  • Monitor adherence to control measures and compliance with WV supply chain policies and guidelines.
  • Coordination with regulatory authorities for better understanding of the requirements and guide SCM Unit to comply and monitor the implementation.
  • Investigate reported cases breach of controls, frauds, non-compliance, misappropriation of WV funds and assets related to SCM and take corrective measure as per the established NO framework.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for external and internal audit findings, prepare respond and the implementation plan and monitor.
  • Ensure SCM Policies, procedures and internal control system is strong enough to safeguard Global Fund funds and authorities allocated to Partners and Sub-Grantees under the partnering arrangement. Any gaps should be captured at Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment stage and build onto capacity development plans.
  • Establishes Control Mechanisms and internal Audit Systems for Supply Chain including inventories
  • Collaborate with SRs, promotes and facilitates compliance with relations established by contract, assets and procurements

 

Team Management:

  • Provide leadership to Supply Chain Department to ensure Our Promise strategy is embedded in the Department’s annual objective and day to day work.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent conversations and other method as appropriate. Be courageous in providing coaching or feedback for continuous performance improvement.
  • Ensure that all Supply Chain staff members understand Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems.
  • Plan and coordinate departmental meetings to review status of tasks and update Senior Management Team on the progress of the departments’ functions.
  • Lead monthly appropriate review meeting to address open procurement issues/performance and provide solution.

 

Training and Capacity Building

  • Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain, Sub Recipient and other partners on Global Fund and WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems.
  • Develop Partners’ / Sub-Grantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building framework / guidelines are developed, leveraging the most recent regulatory best practices.
  • Train the SCM Team and other internal stakeholder in using the framework for capacity assessment and developing capacity building plans for Partners / Sub-Grantees.
  • Ensure the capacity building plans are implemented, monitored and take corrective measures for identified gaps / deviations.

 

Logistics and Distribution of Health and Non-Health Product

  • Laise with the MOH and other partners to ensure adequate planning, receipt, storage and timely distribution of health product.
  • Coordinate, Monitor and updates stock, consumption/distribution and pipeline information for decision making.
  • Institute controls for proper tracking of health product during transport and handling at final destination (Last mile)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Pharmacy, or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS/MCIPS)
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in international procurement, preferably in the health sector in contracts management, contracts administration and logistics.
  • Years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management is an asset.
  • Expertise in administration, project management and financial management.
  • Education on pharmacy or supply chain is a major asset.

 

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

  • CIPS/MCIPS or Pharmaceutical License

 

List additional work experience preferred for this position.

Substantive experience working in the INGO sector dealing with multiple donor funds and meeting different donor requirements.

 

Work Environment

Include travel & work environment details.

  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

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5.) Chief of Party

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) for a Global Fund multicomponent grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program.

The Chief of Party (CoP) will be responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the program. The CoP will have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders. The CoP will manage a team of senior staff and ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Major Activities

Leadership and Technical Guidance: 30% of time

  • Ensure that the Global Fund (GF) Program is both disbursement ready and implementation ready by leading and coordinating the contracting of the Sub Recipients (SRs), the recruitment of the full staffing, the contracting of the suppliers and the full completion of the transition activities between Grant Cycle 6 Principal Recipients (PRs) and Grant Cycle 7 PR2 to the highest quality as per the Operational Policy Notes.
  • Ensure that the Program’s strategic objectives, targets and budget are fully aligned with the highest technical quality standards for the program implementation.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and technical oversight to members of the GF Program Management Team, sub-recipients, and other stakeholders, including building and strengthening their capacities while monitoring their performance on an ongoing basis.
  • Provide high quality technical leadership and oversight to the program, ensuring that program team and SRs are familiar to program content, aligned with the agreed program design and targets as per the Performance Framework.
  • Ensure that all relevant technical materials are made available and disseminated in timely and efficient manner and applied relative to the program implementation. Develop and maintain effective management relationship and partnership with SRs, beneficiaries and Civil Society, and all the key strategic partners: MoH, PEPFAR, UN agencies, (WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA), USAID, civil society and affected populations organizations, CCM, LFA and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure that program implementation follows WVI and the GF latest technical and operational guidelines, operational notes, administrative policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Develop a clear strategy and model for condom distribution and uptake, PREP utilization for FSW, MSM, PWID taking in to account WHO guidelines and the NSP.
  • Develop a strategy and model for peer educators and Navigators for comprehensive HIV programing for key population that includes service provision along the entire cascade (identifying, reaching, networking, recruiting individuals to access HIV testing and treatment, counselling services and adherence)

 

Grant /Finance Management and Compliance: 25% of time

  • Direct the timely development of the Global Fund grant program budget and monitor its execution on an ongoing basis so the compliance with WV’s contractual obligations is maintained over the entire period of the Program implementation and as recommended in line with the GF grant budgeting and performance-based funding principles.
  • Oversee and monitor the control of expenditures within the budgets. Oversee the appropriate implementation, monitoring of sub-grants to all SRs, ensuring compliance all GF regulations and procedures.
  • Oversee all procurement and supply chain management activities allocated to PR2 to ensure they are well coordinated with national partners and implemented systematically in compliance with WHO, Global Fund and national protocols and guidelines.
  • In line with the WVI and WVISL Risk Management policies and the GF recommendations ensure development and implementation of realistic and robust risk management plans and contingency plans to ensure the program implementation integrity and continuity as necessary.
  • Ensure program spending and cash flows are maintained at the correct levels and take corrective measures in consultation with the PMU as needed.
  • Lead discussions in relation to necessary reprogramming of potential savings to achieve effective program implementation and funding utilization.

 

Networking and Representation: 15% of time

  • Closely coordinate and collaborate with the Local Fund Agent (LFA), Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), the Global Fund Country Team, CSOs and implementing partners, as appropriate.
  • Represent WVISL as the GF Principal Recipient (PR), interact, build and nurture effective working relationship with GF Sierra Leone Country Team and specifically with the Country Portfolio Manager.
  • Serve as a resource person for disseminating knowledge and skills to Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), SRs and all partners as needed.
  • Develop and maintain professional and institutional relationship with GoSL Ministries, GF, as appropriate through sharing of reports, concerns, updates and being transparent in the management of the grant.
  • Represent World Vision as PR, developing and sustaining work relationship with internal/external stakeholders of WVISL.
  • Represent WVI as the PR within the NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) community, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), strategic partners such as Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, UN agencies, USAID (CDC, PMI, PEPFAR), technical working groups, Health sector working groups/committee.

 

Program Quality:10% of time

  • Develop and review in a timely manner the annual, semi-annual and quarterly work plans for Program implementation.
  • Sustain regular and quality reporting of grant implementation progress as per the grant Performance Framework and the Program Implementation Work Plan.
  • Ensure the Development and submission in a timely manner of quality and accurate Program Update/Disbursement Requests (PU/DR) to the LFA and Global Fund CT
  • Ensure there is a well-developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system consistent with the grant and able to track and evaluate key interventions, assist in identifying gaps for decisions making, lessons learnt sharing and also to build an evidence base of operational research and surveillance.
  • Ensure all program monitoring tools and systems are in place to support high quality implementation by partners.
  • Ensure the monitoring system is robust enough to identify gaps in the standards of delivery of the program by partners.
  • Oversee that the program’s monitoring and evaluation system is developed and well aligned with the national M&E system, and ongoing data analysis is conducted to measure grant implementation performance.
  • Ensure that the M&E system is aligned with the GF and National M&E frameworks.
  • Ensure that the M&E system provides basis for informed, and evidence supported management decisions throughout the program implementation and as recommended in line with the GF performance-based funding principles.
  • Ensure that research/studies/ assessments are conducted to capture evidence of impact and best practices, and the results and lessons learned are disseminated in timely manner among all stakeholders.

 

Staff Management and Capacity Building:10% of time

  • Lead the Program Implementation Team in fulfilling both the GF and WVI’s core policies including Child and Adult Safeguarding, human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest etc.
  • Ensure a high performing and motivated Program Implementation Team is sustained with clear objectives, implementation strategies, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Meet staff support and professional development needs for improved staff performance.
  • Conduct periodic individual and team performance reviews to ensure they meet both WVISL and the GF standards, policies and procedures, and technical quality implementation.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship and management support to all GF Program Implementation Team staff to ensure timely achievement of program targets.

 

Internal Coordination: 10% of time

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with various departments of the WVISL country office, WVI West Africa Regional Office (WARO), WV USA as well as the WVI Global Center.
  • Provide regular updates and recommendations related to Program implementation to the National Director, the WVISL Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and others WVI entities as appropriate.
  • As per the donor and the WVISL National Director’s determination, any additional tasks are completed effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with and update WVISL SLT WV USA, WVI WARO on the GF grant status and performance on a regular basis.
  • Work in close coordination with the SRs, the CCM, the GF Country Team (CT), the CSOs, the WVISL Departments, WV USA team to ensure smooth implementation of the GF program.
  • Proactively raise any concerns/ issues and propose optimal solutions to WVISL leadership, WV USA, the CCM and the GF CT, as appropriate, for quick and effective solutions.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum Qualification required:

  • A minimum of a master’s degree in public health and/or a Degree in Health Economic, Medicine, and/or project management or a post-graduate degree in a similar related field.

 

Experience:

  • At least 8 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of large and complex health projects at the national level; minimum 5 years in a senior management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level.
  • At least 5 years’ hands on management experience and thorough technical knowledge of HIV/TB project /program at the national or international level is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with the GF and ensuring compliance with the GF requirements is a required.
  • Fluency of communicating in English is required (both read and write).

 

Preferred:

  • Be committed to the well-being of children and able to adhere to the vision and mission of WV including commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and human rights approach.
  • At least 10 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects. A minimum 5 years in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level or international level.
  • Extensive experience in operational management or administration of health projects, especially Global Fund in either HIV, Malaria and TB other public health programs, and dealing with international partners.
  • Extensive experience in financial and grants management, including sub-grant management, and budget and procurement control.
  • Strong ability to establish professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host government agencies, donors, civil society and community-based organizations (CBOs).
  • A minimum of a master’s degree in project management / social sciences / public health.
  • Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities and implications to community development, particularly public health.
  • In-depth knowledge of matters related to health systems strengthening and related implementation approaches with Global Fund.
  • Demonstrated experience as development professional managing pool of technical support.
  • Knowledge of operational issues in HIV/TB and Malaria programming
  • Knowledge of effective participatory M&E systems.
  • Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
  • Knowledge of financial management systems

 

List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.

  • Advanced university degree in public health, medicine, health economics or related field.
  • Experience related to prevention, care, and treatment for key populations.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
  • Understanding of Procurement and Supply Management issues in large-scale public health programs.
  • Ability to consistently produce quality results in a timely manner.
  • Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which he/she is responsible.
  • Involves others in setting and achieving goals.
  • Creates strong sense of purpose within own part of the business and with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and WV standards of behavior.
  • Set strong strategy in own part of organization.
  • Balances future vision with practical delivery.
  • Cross cultural adept.
  • Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary.
  • Creates and delivers outcomes in complex partnerships, keeping key stakeholders on board.
  • Sets a strong learning culture in the project/program he/she is managing.
  • Uses opportunities across WV to develop others.
  • Remains calm and positive under pressure an in difficult situations.
  • Sense of initiative and innovation.
  • Good capacity to prevent and solve problems and potential conflicts.
  • Critically evaluates work effectiveness and searches for better ways of working.

 

Work Environment:

  • National Office-based in Freetown with frequent travel to the field.
  • Periodic travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings is required.
  • Travel: the position requires ability and willingness to travel throughout Sierra Leone and internationally up to 30%.
  • On call: This position requires being on call up to 50% of the time.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Village – Various Teaching Positions

SOS Children VillagesJOB ADVERT

VARIOUS TEACHER POSITIONS

 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,  and we share in the development of their communities.

Our Values:

  • Courage
  • Commitment
  • Trust
  • Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children Villages Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teachers for the following subjects and level at SOS Kindergarten and Hermann Gmeiner International Schools in Bo and Freetown

  1. History and Government Teacher (Location Freetown)
  2. Chemistry Teacher (Location Bo)
  3. Kindergarten Teacher (Location Bo)

WE OFFER:

  • Attractive Salary
  • A supportive team working environment
  • Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 9th February, 2024

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.