Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MoBSSE)/Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) National Expert for School Leadership
2.) National Expert for School-Based Continuous Professional Development

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) National Expert for School Leadership

JOB OPPORTUNITY

National Expert for School Leadership (Consultancy)

Building on the development of junior and senior secondary schools, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MoBSSE)/Teaching Service Commission (TSC) through its Leh Wi Lan program, are looking to hire the services of a National Expert for School Leadership

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Through the school leadership course, we will equip school leaders to be professional school leaders who are focused on learning outcomes and take a more inclusive approach to learning and management and have stronger school performance management, monitoring and reporting routines.

This role is funded by and contracted through FCDO’s Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme 2.

2.) National Expert for School-Based Continuous Professional Development

JOB OPPORTUNITY

National Expert for School-Based Continuous Professional Development (Consultancy)

Building on the development of junior and senior secondary schools, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MoBSSE)/Teaching Service Commission (TSC) through its Leh Wi Lan program, are looking to hire the services of a National Expert for School-Based Continuous Professional Development 

.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. 

To ensure implementation, SB-CPD must have value and credibility for everyone in the education system. The work of this intervention aims to build value and credibility by strengthening systems at national, district and school level.  Aligning SB-CPD structures and processes to the primary CPD framework, supporting MBSSE and TSC to set priorities, ensuring supporting policies are in place and developing the capacity of MBSSE and TSC to manage SB-CPD will support its implementation.

This role is funded by and contracted through FCDO’s Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme 2.

Vacancy Announcement 

Position: Lectureship 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Department- Nursing 

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

Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Master’s degree in a health related  discipline. Candidates with a Ph.D. will have added advantage

Preference will also be given to candidates with five years of teaching experience, clinical experience  and both written and communication skills.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candiates 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.

Vacancy Announcement

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions at the University of Lunsar. Applicants must have earned a Master’s or PhD degree in their respective disciplines before applying for lectureship position.

Applicants applying for the Position of Nursing Lecturer must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s in a related discipline.

Candidates wishing to apply for the position of Teaching Assistant must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in their respective disciplines:

Position: Lecturer

1. Information Technology
2. Sociology
3. Nursing
4. English Language
5. Chemistry
6. Media Studies
7. Business Administration and Management
8. Accounting & Finance

Position: Teaching Assistant

Information Technology

Position: Librarian

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.

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: Monday, 20 November 2023

APPLY

Job Title:  ICT TUTOR

Job Location: Kenema

Reporting to: Project Manager

Number of vacancies: Two (2)

Mode of Application:

Please send a motivation letter and CV with references Addressed

to recruitment@sendsierraleone.com.

ONLY qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Closing date: 15th November 2023

JOB ADVERTSIEMENT

Title: Recruitment, Selection & Matriculation Officer

Reporting to: Chief of Staff

Start Date: January, 2024

Employment Type: 12-month Initial Contract

Location: Freetown (occasional travel to the provinces)

Closing Date: 17th November 2023

About Teach For Sierra Leone

Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) believes that every child in Sierra Leone deserves an excellent and
empowering education. Our mission is to build a movement of diverse and capable leaders who will work
to end educational inequity in our country by teaching for two years in low-income schools. As a start-up
non-profit organization working in a challenging environment, we are looking for exceptional individuals
who are both self-directed and strong team players to make up our leadership team.

Teach For Sierra Leone is recruiting and selecting outstanding university graduates and young
professionals to join a rigorous, internationally recognized fellowship program during which they will
teach full-time for two years in a low-income school. Through this exposure, Fellows will develop critical
knowledge and first-hand understanding of the education system in Sierra Leone and the challenges it
faces. With intensive training, support and professional development from Teach For Sierra Leone,
Fellows will maximize their impact in the classroom and communities and also enhance their own
leadership skills.

Alumni of the program and, over time, their students also will become the next generation of Sierra
Leonean Leaders in education, business, medicine, law, government, journalism and other fields.
Informed by their experience, they will work from inside and outside the system to affect the
fundamental changes necessary to ensure that every child attains an excellent education.

Position Summary

The Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation department seeks a highly motivated, persuasive individual with a desire to build relationships at all the universities in Sierra Leone. You will adopt a sales and marketing approach to compel talented individuals to apply to the Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and build a movement at various university campuses to ensure Teach For Sierra Leone secures at least 3000 applications across the entire country each year. The RSM Officer will assist in the implementation of the RSM strategy and will be supervised by the Chief of Staff. Please note that evening (and occasionally weekend) work will be required to deliver an effective recruitment campaign. This will include significant travel to designated universities as necessary during term time with overnight stays where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse cohort of participants from target universities (c. 100 hires)
• Build a strong brand on campus for Teach For Sierra Leone – expertly and knowledgably promoting the TFSL Leadership Development Programme to students, finalists, postgraduates and recent graduates
from assigned universities.
• Identify key talent at assigned universities and influence good quality candidates to engage with Teach
for Sierra Leone’s vision.
• Lead and run events on campus and nationally.
• Establish, foster and maintain added value relationships with important networks at assigned
universities including cultural societies on campus through clear communication plans which engage
key stakeholders with Teach For Sierra Leone’s vision.
• Maintain candidate contact through the recruitment process in line with guidelines set by the Selection
team.
• Cultivate potential talent and incoming participants through events, regular telephone calls, online and
in-person meetings.
• Build a sense of community within the incoming cohort through events and relationship management.
• Manage teams of brand managers at university campuses, providing feedback on their operation as
required.
• Build a Teach for Sierra Leone movement across first and second year talent pools at target universities
to ensure sustainable future growth of the organization.
• Manage budget for assigned universities and maintain detailed records of campus activities.

Technical Competencies

• Results-driven and goal-orientated with a drive to exceed aspirational targets.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills; the ability to establish effective working relationships with
people of all working styles, backgrounds, industry-experience, etc.
• Excellent persuasive communication, compelling presentation skills and the ability to articulate the
vision passionately.
• Creativity and innovation to devise solutions to effectively market the Leadership Development
Programme.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive, and flexibility to deal with unexpected situations or last minute changes in a dynamic organisation.
• A good team player who is willing to take the lead on projects and also has the ability to work under
their own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, draw accurate conclusions and devise/implement solutions.
• Financial reporting and budget management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (and ability to develop working knowledge of
Teach For Sierra Leone’s CRM software)
• Knowledge and preferably experience of the Universities in SL (type & education system)
• In depth knowledge of Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and operation,
including the schools we work with.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum Bachelors degree with 5+ years relevant work experience.
• An advanced degree in Education or a related field preferred, MBA or Management degree with 3+
years of relevant experience in talent acquisition is a bonus
Skills and Attributes
• Demonstrated ability and experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating framework, log
frames, and data collection and analytical tools.
• Strong in Critical, Logical, and Analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead as well as maintain a relationship with rest of the team based on TFSL’s value of
mutual respect and responsibility.
• High willingness and ability to quickly learn different tools, modules, framework and software.
• Strong written communication skills in English required.
• Willing to travel within the 6 operational districts. This position requires regular visits to TFSL
placement schools in rural Sierra Leone. Therefore, ability to drive a motorcycle will be
advantageous.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Committed and aligned to the mission, vision and core values of Teach For Sierra Leone;
• Ability to take leadership, problems solve, and function with very little supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Experience in managing multiple projects at a time.
Additional responsibilities
• To work closely with the CEO to do fundraising and partnership drives on behalf of theorganization.
• Share knowledge and best practices to work with the broader global Teach for All network.
Compensation
Salary for this role is attractive. Additionally, there is ample opportunity for professional development
and Mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global
network Teach For All.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@teachforsalone.org .Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions:

1) Why are you interested in Teach For Sierra Leone?

2) What compelled you to consider this specific position?

3) What strengths would you bring to this position?

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN 27th – 30thNOVEMBER 2023

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Building a movement of transformational leaders to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone.

Job Title: Trainer

Location: 62 Dundas Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Equipment: Access to laptop

Reports to: Head of  Business Unit

Company Overview

Grow Salone provides high quality training for organisations in Sierra Leone. We do this through our Professional Skills Programme (PSP). In 2022, Grow Salone merged with three other businesses – iDT Labs, Inkeemedia and Life by Design to form a larger business service firm, the LBD Group. We draw on the extensive experience and assets within this group to ensure the quality delivery of all our training programmes.

Purpose of the Role

The ultimate purpose of the Trainer is to deliver the training content of our programmes to our clients. This involves the administrative and observational side of training, as well as any logistical and operational work that may be involved in setting up the training space or materials as well as reporting on the progress and performance of trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate training.
• Collect, input and review data related to the progress of trainees.
• Provide support in research, planning, organizing and conducting training programs, seminars, and conferences.
• Confer with the Head of Business Unit  to determine training needs as to type, extent and scope, schedules and procedures.
• Assist with material preparation for new training programs; reviews, evaluates, and modifies existing and proposed programs, and recommends appropriate changes.
• Administers and evaluates training program qualification tests and determines eligibility of prospective trainees.
• Analyse existing systems and prepare recommendations and objectives for study and approval.
• Compile findings, data, forms, etc., and analyse results to determine advantages of systems revisions and prepare evaluation reports.
• Prepare and distribute training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids; sets up audiovisual equipment and makes presentations when necessary.
• Liaise with trainees on all training related discussions.
• Schedules the appropriate spaces and prepares the physical setup.
• Complete other assignments as requested within the parameters of the position.

Competencies

We require motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy solving challenging problems independently. This role is suitable for only those who are keen to learn and can demonstrate a high level of work ethic and a desire to adapt to the changing demands of the business around you.

You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of communication, problem-solving and be able to form interpersonal relationships well. You will be responsible for managing external relationships and, as a customer-facing employee, you must maintain the high standards and image that Grow Salone wants to project.

Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in leading training.
• Excellent facilitation, consensus-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Experience in monitoring trainee progress and guiding learning and development strategies preferred.

Personal competencies:

• Self-starter with an enterprising nature
• Resilient and hard working
• Strong communicator
• Professional presentation of self

You may submit your application via email to ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz

Job Description for Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone:

Deputy Chief of Party/SBC Technical Advisor

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change (SBC) programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to 1) increase the risk communication capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security (GHS) portfolio; and 2) improve the adoption and uptake of malaria interventions among individuals, families, health providers, and communities under USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).

The Deputy Chief of Party/SBC Technical Advisor will support the Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone team across all the projects. This position will work closely with malaria and risk communication teams. The position will also support the close out the CN240 project in November 2023. This position will also support the Chief of Party with the overall management and leadership of the staff and the technical aspects of all the projects. The position will be based in Freetown.

Key Responsibilities

Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Advisor, the key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring program quality across Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone’s programs (GHSA, PMI, COVID)
• Ensure program activities and achievements are documented, including supporting the M&E officer.
• Providing administrative and human resources support
• Supporting the Chief of Party in managing GOSL, PMI, and partner relationships
• Supporting the COP in managing relationships and communication with the USAID Mission, CCP HQ, and other potential donors

Program Quality

• Lead technical areas, larger activity/ies and/or programs independently.

• Envision, design, and initiate new program activities according to a larger program goal.

• Manage country programs with support.

• Produce and edit documents, work plans, reports, and presentations.
• Act as liaison for consultant activities, ensuring statement of work, contract and deliverables are in place.
• Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with program team members in all locations (offsite, in headquarters, and internationally)
• Liaise with internal and external partners.
• Adhere to JHU, CCP and donor rules, regulations, and policies.
• Upload and save deliverables on relevant knowledge management platforms.
• Identify and address STTA needs independently.

• Lead and manage technical work independently, including the development of strategies, toolkits, communication materials, scripts, job aides, needs assessments, etc.
• Lead in-country technical activities, including trainings, workshops, and program support, independently.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in relevant technical areas (e.g., SBC, knowledge management, health areas, etc.)
• Demonstrate high level technical communication, including writing reports, creating, and giving presentations, and facilitating trainings or group discussions.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Work closely with research team to routinely review program performance data and initiate adaptations to program management and implementation.
• Lead the development of narrative and quantitative reports and documents for the GHSA RCCE project in Sierra Leone
• Support the M&E officer in monitoring and evaluating program implementation and delivering on key M&E indicators.
• Generate media briefs, reports, success stories, and other program documentation.
• In collaboration with research and evaluation division, contribute to design and implementation of research plans and activities.

Admin and HR

• Work closely with finance and administrative staff to ensure timely and compliant spending.
• Monitor budgets and make strategic decisions to reallocate funding according to strategic priorities.
• Supervise staff with support as required.

• Orient and train new staff members
• Conduct regular (at least quarterly) check ins and annual performance reviews with all supervisees.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to promote continued growth and improvement among supervisees and other staff.

• Support the Chief of Party in complying with USAID, JHU and Breakthrough ACTION processes and regulations.
• Initiate, track, and monitor procurements, contracts, work plans and other administrative and programmatic documents.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of work produced by staff or team, including that work is meeting JHU and donor branding and marking requirements.
• Manage group work and effective team functioning independently; includes identifying and filling staffing gaps and independent contractor identification and hiring.
• Operate with compliance to all JHU supervisory and operational policies.

GOSL and GHS implementing partner relationship.

• Support the COP to identify and go after new business opportunities for CCP in Sierra Leone
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GoSL and partners at national and district levels.
• Support and build the capacity of GoSL and partners to design and implement SBC and risk communication activities.
• Ensure SBC and risk communication activities are implemented in coordination and harmonization with GoSL, partners, and other relevant platforms at all levels.
• Represent JHU and CCP at relevant external meetings and events.

• May include delivering technical presentations, networking, relationship building, and initiate and follow through with opportunities for collaboration.

• Professionally engage and collaborate with other programs across the Center.

Reporting Structure

The DCOP/SBC Technical Advisor will be reporting to the COP of Breakthrough Action Sierra Leone. S/he will also be working with project technical teams at CCP Breakthrough ACTION.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirement:

Master’s degree (M.A., MHS, MPH, MSc) required. Five years related experience required. Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education.

Preferred qualifications:

• Has experience working in risk communication and SBC.
• Has proven ability to effectively engage partners and manage multi-partner consortia, preferred.
• Has experience interacting with U.S. government agencies including Missions, preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed.
• Has experience with recruitment and performance management.
• Has experience with budget development, tracking and variance analysis.

To Apply

Interested individuals should send their cover letter, CV, and 3 references as one PDF document to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Deputy Chief of Party” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than October 13, 2023, by 5pm GMT for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

JOB VACANCY:

TRAINING COORDINATOR

ABOUT US

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the vacant position of Training Coordinator.

PURPOSE:

As the Training Coordinator you will be expected to provide solutions to improve productivity and at the same time assist in eliminating equipment damage. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all employees and contractors through training by compliance with the company’s Training, Health and Safety systems, policies and procedures. Optimise production targets to achieve production goals (as designated), while ensuring the effective and professional coordination and development of the training team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of training initiatives in the construction area and ensure appropriate alignment with strategic productivity planning.
• Provide all necessary internal and external reports on training and safety, operational and environmental performance, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
• Participate as a key member of the training team to develop initiatives, strategies, standards and policies to ensure project implementation in accordance training plans.
• Promote active participation of employees in identifying training improvements that will be beneficial to business goals.
• Develop systems that identify operator poor performance and implement training strategies to improve skill levels and enhance operator effectiveness.
• Be involved with budget objectives and strategic plans ensuring compliance to department costs.
• Encourage employees to investigate and trial new ideas, methods and technology, to ensure continuous improvement throughout their area of influence.
• Ensure construction department’s targets are identified and achieved through planning, scheduling and strategic implementation of all training.
• Participate in departmental decision-making, whilst ensuring that employees are empowered to make decisions on issues within their competency. Monitor decision quality, checking for adherence to policies and standards, and coaching for improvement.
• Schedule and chair/attend regular meetings with construction personnel to review equipment performance, develop remedial actions as required and develop improvement plans for cost and performance. Meeting minutes must be recorded and contain a list of responsible persons and timelines for action.
• Assist with recruitment and selection process, including preparation of advertisements and advice to applicants.
• Provide advice to employees and construction leaders on procedure and policy interpretation.
• Co-ordinate and produce team report as required.
• Simulator coordination and management of all training required through this process. If available
• Liaising with Immersive technologies for the timely and effective delivery of training, including the screening of new employees. if available.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree in relevant discipline required.
• Certificates in Training discipline required.
• Mining Industry experience is required.
• Proven experience in focusing on safety, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, assertiveness with the ability to implement change.
• Perfect command of English and Krio is mandatory.
• Knowledge of local languages preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent integrity/ethics
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical spirit oriented towards problem-solving.
• Sensitivity to local content and diversity issues
• Ability to supervise a team.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this following email address not later than 22^nd September, 2023: recruitment@fg-gold.com  with the position you are applying for stated in the subject line, or you can drop your hard copy application and CV to our application box at our FG Gold project site.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Region: Grafton Village, Western Rural Area

Occupational Field: Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Qualification: Higher Teachers Certificate, and Bachelor’s degree

Required Language: Fluent in English

Required General Skills: Effective Teaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills – must be fluent in English

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management Skills

Committed Christian

Duty Station: Joshua International Campus, Grafton Village

Vacancies:

• Teachers in all subject areas for Joshua International Secondary School (JSS 1 – JSS 3)

(Math, PHE, ELA, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Business Studies, Agricultural Science etc.)

• Math teacher for classes four, five & six (with experience teaching NPSE math)

Terms of employment: Initial contract is for one year, with a possible extension based on performance. The post is a local position and only national candidates can apply.

All application letters must be sent to the Executive Director, Joshua International Ministries, Inc. at the following email address: joshuainternational@hotmail.com

Please include a phone number where you can be reached. Your certificates should also be included along with three referees.

Letters of application should not  be sent to the school. All applicants must apply via email online.