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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ BCM Sierra Leone Limited – 3 Positions

BCM Sierra Leone Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Rebuilding Mechanic Supervisor
2.) Accounts Officer
3.) Administration Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Rebuilding Mechanic Supervisor

JOB VACANCY

BCM is currently seeking for experienced candidate for the position of:

REBUILD MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Two years driving experience
Five years’ experience in component rebuilding
Electronic Technician usage (ET)
System Information Service (2) usage (SIS2)
Making of parts list for component rebuilding

6.Should be able to rebuild the components below

ENGINES (C32, C27, C18, C15, 3508, 3408,3306, 3412 etc.)
TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTOR, FINAL DRIVE AND WHEEL STATIONS (777D, 773, 992K, 980, ADT, D9R, D8R, 16H, 14M, etc.)

iii. PUMPS AND MOTORS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Can read and write,
Minimum requirement of Certificate in technical Education.

ALL SHOTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE TESTED TO DERTERMINE THEIR SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO FORWARD THEIR APPLICATION INCLUDING UPDATED CV TO KINGHO EMPLOYMENT OFFICE OR BCM HEAD OFFICE – FREETOWN AND ASLO BY EMAIL recruitment@bcmgh.com

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATION IS ON THE 18th APRIL, 2024

2.) Accounts Officer

31 Off cape Road

Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Tel. +232 78 866 735

Email: sierraleoneaccounls@bcmghcom

TIN: 1017080-9

SIERRA LEONE Limited

JOB VACANCY:

Accounts Officer

Employment type: Contract

Position grade: Senior Staff

Department: Administration

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation or bank and petty cash vouchers .

Preparation of monthly payrolls using timesheet summaries from Site & elsewhere
Preparation and payment of monthly leave allowances •and related claims
Preparation of creditor payment schedules (payment analyses)
Compilation of monthly withholding tax returns
Compilation for payment of monthly PAYE’ NASSIT and other statutory returns.
Updating of the creditors schedules
Preparation of timesheets and verification of Site timesheets summaries
Checking and analyzing Site petty cash payments,
Preparation of cheque and petty cash vouchers
Dealing with taxation and related matters

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Relevant qualifications in Accounting: Degree, HND or equivalent qualification is preferred

Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a similar role is preferred Proven knowledge in the use of MS Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize tasks .and deliver appropriately

Behavioral Attributes: Result and deadline oriented

C V ‘s and application letters should be sent by’ email to: recruitment@bcmgh.com

Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 26th April, 2024

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for Interview

3.) Administration Officer

Administration Officer

Employment type: Contract

Position grade: Senior Staff

Department: Administration

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Update and maintain office policies und procedures

Handle and report on compliance matters

Mange office supplies

Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying. binding. scanning etc.

Maintain Contact lists

Update Office policies as needed

Handle flight and hotel reservations

Liaise with senior administrative officers to handle requests and queries from senior managers

Provide general support to visitors and colleague personnel when they get to Freetown

Follow all health and safety regulations in the discharge of assigned duties

Any other duty assigned by the superior

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Relevant qualifications in Management and Administration: Degree, HND or equivalent qualification is preferred

Minimum of 3 years work experience in the role of an Administration Officer is preferred
Proven knowledge in the use of MS Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet light deadlines

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Behavioral Attributes: Result and deadline oriented

CV’s and application letters should be sent by email to : recruitment@bcmgh.com

Deadline tor submission of applications is Friday 26th April 2024

Only Shon listed applicants Will be contacted for interview

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Solthis – 2 Positions

solthis Solthis is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Coordinator
2.) HIV technical officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Coordinator

ABOUT US

Solthis is a global health NGO, founded 20 years ago, which works for prevention and access to quality healthcare for all, by sustainably strengthening healthcare systems and services. We focus on women’s, mothers’ and children’s health, and on major pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Solthis is a development NGO, present in West Africa with 6 country offices, which, in partnership with local actors, deploys projects including operational research, capacity building and advocacy.

Solthis applies a policy of non-discrimination in recruitment based solely on the skills, experience and interpersonal skills of its candidates, and under no circumstances bases its selection criteria on notions such as gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or state of health (pathology and/or disability). We therefore encourage you all to apply.

To complete our operational team based in Sierra Leone, we are looking for a:

Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV in Sierra Leone

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract (one-year renewable with the possibility of extension for the whole duration of the project)

Status: National

Base of assignment: Freetown, Sierra Leone (with regular missions in Western Urban and Rural Areas) Availability: Before 1st of May 2024

BACKGROUND

The IMPAACT4HIV project will pilot innovative models of disease management for people living with advanced HIV (children, adults and adolescents) through a simplified, decentralized approach in target countries. It will focus on early detection, identification and decentralized management in primary structures and community channels. This includes rapid diagnosis of HIV, disease and opportunistic infections, linkage to antiretroviral treatment, short-course therapy with enhanced prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic diseases, and a management strategy for severe bacterial infections. The project will implement community-based, people-centered approaches and introduce innovative tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services.

The project, funded by UNITAID, will be managed by a consortium led by Aurum with DNDI, PATA, MAA and SOLTHIS, and implemented in South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC and Sierra Leone. It will run for 42 months (about 3 and a half years) from January 2024. SOLTHIS will oversee deployment in Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone.

The SOLTHIS team will comprise a Program Coordinator based in Abidjan and two implementation teams in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Freetown (Sierra Leone). In this context, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to oversee the overall implementation of the project in Sierra Leone.

SPECIFIC TASKS

The IMPAACT4HIV Project Coordinator in Sierra Leone is responsible for the overall management of the project in the country. He or she oversees implementing activities and achieving the objectives set out in the contract with the donor, as well as managing his or her team, representing the project to partners and

stakeholders, and overseeing the administrative and financial aspects of the project. He/she works under the direct coordination of the IMPAACT4HIV program coordinator based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

1- Implementation and monitoring

Implements activities in line with SOLTHIS quality standards, objectives and donor commitments.
Supervises the development and implementation of the M&E plan.
Ensures the production and quality of defined deliverables.
Ensures internal and external reporting.
Nurtures and strengthens relationships with in-country partnersEnsures project capitalization and communication

2- Administrative and financial follow-up

Manages the project budget in collaboration with the Administrative and Financial Manager (AFM).
Ensures that SOLTHIS’ and the project donor’s administrative and financial procedures are disseminated and respected within the team, and that they are properly applied. • Guarantees the application of the fraud and abuse prevention and management procedure within the project.

3-Supervision and team management

Recruits and manages his/her team
Sets annual objectives and carries out regular individual reviews
Develops team dynamics and creates a healthy working environment in line with SOLTHIS values and HR principles.
Ensures the application of the Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) procedure within the project

4- Project development

Contributes to the development and search for funding for a possible 2nd phase of the project and new projects within his / her area of expertise.

5-Compliance with safety regulations

Ensures compliance with safety regulations, particularly when traveling within the country • Informs the country Program Coordinator of any political/social/humanitarian issues that may affect the security management of the mission

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

PROFILE REQUIRED

Education

Hold a medical Degree (Doctorate in medicine with significant experience in the field of HIV)

Experience

Proven experience of at least 5 years in implementing HIV-related projects in West Africa.
Experience in introducing innovative health approaches in line with international recommendations.
Experience in collaborating with various institutional partners, including Ministry of Health, National AIDS Control Program, National AIDS Secretary, PEPFAR, and CSOs working in HIV.

Qualities and skills

You have a Doctorate in Medicine and you worked with HIV+ patients
You are familiar with project management, operational management (including M&E) and budgeting, as well as managing institutional funding.
You can lead a multidisciplinary team and create a team dynamic.
You are autonomous and able to make proposals.
You are committed to passing on high-quality knowledge.
Your analytical, drafting and summarizing skills are such that you are comfortable producing reports and drafting projects.
You are good at anticipating, planning and you are well organized in your work • Your flexibility and adaptability will enable you to manage stress.
You are recognized for your ability to work in partnerships and networks.
You stand out for your ability to represent, dialogue and advocate with health authorities. • You are fluent in English and able to work in French.

PAY

Salary: Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS salary scale and CV, cover letter, and 3 references who are your former managers

HOW TO APPLY

Application form: CV and cover letter

To be sent to: recrutement@solthis.org with the subject “SL Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV – Surname Name”.

Application deadline: 18/03/2024

Procedure: Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if a candidate is selected for the position.

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

2.) HIV technical officer

SOLTHIS is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable populations. Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams have been providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community levels to improve quality of HIV care.

Contract duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Status: National

Base of assignment : Freetown with frequent trips to the regions of implementation Availability : As soon as possible

BACKROUND

From 2022, Solthis is supporting the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate the achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024. The intervention through quality-oriented capacity building approaches, complement the national healthcare workers’ capacity building activities such as on-site training, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision and coordination planned by the NACP & NAS in the NFM3. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of HCWs at Health Facilities (HF) and DHMTs’ staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART, eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral Load, TB/HIV etc. It also strengthens the Supply chain management and laboratory component to improve the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health facilities, and to support DHMTs to allocate the available resources in the best possible way to minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the intervention supports Data management system and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The intervention is implemented in seven districts including Western Area (Rural and Urban), Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts

To complete our operational team, we are looking for a :

HIV technical officer

supporting the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) implementation in supported facilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the the Project Coordinator NFM3, the HIV technical Officer main responsibilities are (1) provision of capacity building to health care workers (HCWs) providing HIV services in order to improve the quality of HIV services to people leaving with HIV (PLHIV); and (2) implementation of National program (NACP) priorities at facility level with the aim to improve on the 3 UNAIDS 95

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support to district coordination bodies

Provide support to District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure the integration of HIV in their routine activities
Attends coordination meetings relevant to the project within the district of intervention and at national level whenever needed.
Maintains a good relationship with other implementing partners in the district.
Contributes to SOLTHIS’ advocacy based on a right-based approach, in favour of free access to quality HIV care & services for all, free of stigma and discrimination

Capacity building of HCWs in order to improve the quality of HIV Care

Conducts Participatory Assessments at health facilities and develop roadmaps accordingly to guide action points implementation for improvement of service delivery

Ensures Implementation by HCWs and follow up of the road map for improved quality of care by the health facilities.

Includes health facilities management teams and DHMT representatives in quality improvement & monitoring

Provides onsite guidance and support to improve quality and organization of care and promote involvement of all stakeholders

Supports for the organization of care: ART dispensation based on Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) Model, organization of the patient flow, involvement of peer educators/CHWs, organization of the system of consultations and file archiving, implementation of Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis approaches.

Builds the capacity of the Health Care Workers with respect to counselling, targeted testing, and on time linkage to care for new case

Support the retention to care initiatives for HIV patients

Diagnosis and management of opportunistic infections including tuberculosis. Conduct planned assessment at facility level and propose capacity building plan accordingly. Participate in the evaluation of training and reporting activities

Ensure proper and correct documentation in ART registers, ART cards and other required reporting tools
Conducts Joint-supportive supervision with District Management Teams
Works closely with District Mentors identified and trained by NACP.
Participates in training with other actors according to identified needs (associations, community, District Management teams…)
Ensures integration of HIV services in various entry points at facility.

Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Reporting

Participates in defining, follow-up and reporting of project indicators related to medical activities: contribute to the designing of monitoring tools, quality data-collection and data-analysis
Elaborates project monthly report
Participates in the quarterly and annual reporting as well as to donor reporting

Other activities

Provides support to other team members when required.
Coordinates activities between the different team members with respect to implementation of HIV activities.
Maintains effective working Relationships with all members of the team.

PROFILE REQUIRED

EDUCATION: Higher national diploma / Bsc in Community Health and clinical Science.

EXPERIENCE: CHO with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS

Mastery of the project management cycle, including operational and budget planning Mentoring of health professionals in HIV clinical management
Designing implementing and monitoring of health activities related to HIV management • Capacity building skills
Representation, dialogue and advocacy with health authorities at different level (national and district)
Analytical skills
Writing and synthesis skills
Language: English compulsory, French will be an asset
Computer skills, including the usual software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to lead and manage a team, work in partnership and network

PAY :

Salary : Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS’ salary scale and 3 references who are your former managers

CONDITIONS

Starting date: As soon as possible

Project duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Salary & benefits: according to professional experience and grid Solthis + health Submission of applications :

Please send your application in English (CV in PDF, cover letter in PDF, references, dates of availability) via email at recruitment.sierra-leone@solthis.org , quoting reference “HIV Technical Officer – Freetown”, in the object by 21st March 2024

Procedure :

Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if a suitable candidate has been identified

SOLTHIS reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Brac Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

BRAC Brac is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
2.) Resource Mobilization Manager
3.) Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first program outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programs and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that is creating a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she can transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

In this regard, BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Reporting to:	Programme Manager – AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	1

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Programme Manager – AIM, the role of Technical Coordinator (TC – GESI) will be based at the country level. This role will provide overall technical coordination and leadership to the AIM country team to ensure all social empowerment related components of the program including social and economic empowerment training, disability inclusion, building awareness about social and health related issues such as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), support for victims of violence and abuse, community-based case management and referrals, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) education. The TC-GESI will coordinate closely with Technical Support Officers (TSOs) to ensure all GESI principles are maintained with quality in all aspects of the program delivery. The TC-GESI will work closely with the relevant TSOs, BRAC International (BI) technical anchors and other BRAC/non-BRAC technical experts to support the development and proper contextualization of the training modules; train staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the detailed participant training rollout plans and co-lead and support the cascading down of the training. The TC-GESI will also play a critical role in identifying any existing capacity challenges in effectively delivering the social empowerment and livelihoods related interventions under the AIM program and will be proactive about addressing them in an efficient and timely manner. The TC will also support the operations team in budget development, in ensuring quality procurement and distribution.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

· Lead the overall planning, coordination and execution of GESI-focused technical support to the program team.

· Coordinate with the relevant Technical Support Officers (TSOs) to do a GESI analysis and identify key GESI-related issues and challenges that can impact program implementation.

· Based on the results of the GESI analysis, work with the AIM Programme Manager to ensure GESI-integration in program activities to effectively integrate GESI considerations and make accommodations for vulnerable groups such as PWDs, IDP, refugees, and other relevant underrepresented groups.

Provide technical support to make reasonable accommodations to make the club spaces accessible to marginalized groups, including ensuring disability accessibility and Early Childhood Development (ECD) corners in club spaces.

Develop the capacity of staff and Youth Development Committee (YDC) members on community-based complaints mechanism, SGBV case management and referral systems.

Provide support to all relevant TSOs to ensure contextualization and finalization of specific livelihoods/career pathways training modules; train front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the training rollout plans and provide support to the cascading down of the training.

Identify capacity gaps among staff members and facilitate training on issues such as SGBV case management (documentation, referral, periodic follow up); market assessments to determine livelihood options for displaced populations; establishing linkages to support services for vulnerable groups such as victims of abuse and violence.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Strong, smart, and ready to work.
Healthy and honest
Punctuality

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development/ Gender/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Social Studies or related courses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in gender equality and social inclusion.
Previous experience in providing technical assistance, training module development, training facilitation and providing supportive supervision to several team members.
Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and implementing program activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural sensitivity and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience of working in integrated programming, particularly for adolescent girls and young women is a plus.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

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

Application deadline: 14^th March 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

2.) Resource Mobilization Manager

Position: Resource Mobilization Manager

Duty Station: BRAC Sierra Leone Country Office

Purpose:

The Purpose of this role is to support the Country Director leading role in creating Partnership at country level. The role will search for new funding opportunities, development partnership with other organizations for consortium building, writing concept notes and proposals and support / lead donor liaison to secure funding for new projects and programmes for the country office.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Proposal and Concept note writing, in cooperation within country program teams/ finance teams, with the support of Head office teams, GRP, Program, Finance, Legal.
Identification of new funding opportunities through donor website, meetings and interaction with donors, national and international NGOs and other key stakeholders
Tracking latest funding trends and contribute to the further development and implementation towards the relevant donor segments.
Review the funding opportunities and check alignment with country strategy, organizational policies, programme priorities and country capacity etc.
Assure BRAC SL pipeline management as well as compliance to SOPs etc.
Coordinating and facilitating general information sharing with in country teams, GRP BI and BRACUS and BRACUK
Gather information on country situation and become familiar with the requirements and guidelines of various funders.
Identifying /establishing possible partnership and consortiums
Support the development of program and country factsheets.
Maintain database of funding situation, donor feedback and refusals; and share with BI HO and affiliates.
Analyze the failed projects proposals, documentation and share with relevant authority for future improvement.
Establish an archive of past and current proposals for any future/further reference.
Attend donor liaison meeting, donor visits and answer funding related queries.
Assure timely updates to country director and program director.

Person Specifications:

- Results driven with demonstrated success raising development capital from a range of fundraising sources, including an appreciation of the changing donor and development funding landscape.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and working with diverse groups of people.
- Excellent proposal writing/ report writing, donor requirement understanding/conceptual skills, coordination & networking (information gathering analysis), budgeting and presentation skills.
- A confident communicator and presenter with excellent written and spoken English.
- Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to poverty eradication, global justice, gender equality, etc.

Ability to work in a collaborative, dispersed team to tight deadlines, providing critical insights into donor’s needs and to be an active member of a creative team.

Safeguarding:

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

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social science or relevant subject

Experience Requirements:

At least 5 years’ experience in relevant experience.

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

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

Application deadline: 14th March 2024

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

3.) Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

In this regard, BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)
Reporting to:	Programme Manager – AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	1

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Programme Manager – AIM, the role of Technical Coordinator, Livelihood & Market Development (TC -LMD) will be based at the country level. This role will provide overall technical coordination and leadership to the AIM country team to ensure all livelihood and market development activities, including implementation of livelihoods, market development and market facilitation activities, are effectively delivered and on time.

This role will work closely with the relevant TSOs, BI technical anchors and other internal and external technical experts to develop country and asset-specific training modules; train frontline staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the detailed participant training rollout plans and provide hands on support to the cascading down of the training.

The TC-LMD will also play a critical role in identifying existing capacity challenges in effectively delivering the livelihood and market development related interventions under the AIM program and will be proactive about addressing them in an efficient and timely manner. The role will also support the operations team in budgeting, in ensuring quality procurement, asset distribution and asset management support. An ideal candidate for this role must have previous experience in implementing livelihoods or related programs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Lead the overall planning, coordination and execution of livelihoods including agriculture/crop farming; livestock and poultry; apprenticeship; entrepreneurship; TVET and focused technical support to the program team.

Lead the development of specific livelihood pathways training modules, train front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the participant training rollout plans and provide support to the cascading down of the training.

Provide technical leadership to budget, plan and deliver the livelihood interventions, including conducting localized market assessments; training on chosen livelihood pathways; asset mapping, procurement, distribution, and management support.

Lead the training of branch staff to capacitate them to conduct participant needs and market assessments.

Coordinate the training and sensitization of market actors and steer the formalization of relationships with service providers to support market development and facilitation efforts.

Lead the training of community-based Community Agriculture Providers and Community Livestock Promoters and ensure they are well equipped to start providing services to program participants.

Coordinate closely with the TSOs and provide on the job training/ technical oversight to ensure all livelihoods interventions are delivered in a strategic and timely manner.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Strong, smart, and ready to work.
- Healthy and honest

Punctuality

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Animal husbandry/ Forestry/ Crop Production/ Business Development/ Social Sciences or related courses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in programs focused on livelihoods or economic development.
Previous experience in providing technical assistance, training module development, training facilitation and providing supportive supervision to several team members.
Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and implementing program activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural sensitivity and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Familiarity with graduation approach is preferred.
Experience of working in integrated programming, particularly for adolescent girls and young women is a plus.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

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

Application deadline: 14th March 2024

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ World Vision – 5 Positions

World 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 Vacancy @ Living Water International Sierra Leone – Water and Sanitation Engineer

Living Water International ( LWI ) Living Water International (LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa. Living Water International-Sierra Leone based in Freetown, Newton and Moyamba has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Sierra Leonean to apply for the position of Water and Sanitation ENGINNER. This role will report to the program Manager.

POSITION: Water and Sanitation Engineer
DATE PREPARED: 2nd February 2024
LOCATION: Moyamba and Western Rural
RECRUITMENT PRIORITY: Immediately

REPORTS TO: Program Manager
POSITION START DATE: URGENT/MARCH 2024

Purpose of Position

Responsible for all tasks related to the design, construction, maintenance and sustainability of water and sanitation projects in the targeted communities.

Core Characteristics:

These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI:

Honor God
Develop People
Pursue Excellence
Be Good Stewards
Major Responsibilities Supports the Country Strategic plan regarding Water Supply Development initiatives.
Manages qualified personnel to support Water Supply Development Initiatives.
Supports the recruitment process for W&S staff.
Ensures that the communities selected meet the Living Water standards and donor expectations
Responsible for reviewing the construction designs of the water and sanitation systems.
Prepares estimates and terms of reference for the professional service and company contracts for the work construction.
Responsible for the oversight and execution of the activities or tasks for the project construction, verifying that the execution complies with project design and program elements in accordance to the Quality Standards for Programs and donor requirements.
Coordinates with community representatives and local authorities on all the actions relating to the water and sanitation projects of Living Water International for the achievement of maximum impact.
Responsible for supervising people on site such as civil engineers, construction workers, plumbers, as well as the people of the community who are performing activities related to the project so that these tasks are executed to the satisfaction of internal and external clients.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals of the water systems.
Advise families on the selection of appropriate water treatment systems, latrines and home accommodations, providing budget estimations necessary for these systems, and guaranteeing compliance with the quality standards established for the construction of these systems through monitoring and following-up.
Requests the purchase of materials and equipment that are necessary for the construction of the water systems and/or sanitation facilities.
Perform the rate analysis with their respective blocks of consumption for each project.
Accompany the people in the community in the discussions about promoting the means and payment for consumption.
Prepare quarterly reports of activity developments. In addition, provide specific reports that are required by his/her supervisor.
Promotes the gender equity in the different activities in each one of the stages of the project.
Guarantees that assigned resources (human and material) are utilized effectively and in an efficient manner.
Coordinate with government or state institutions, privately, that supervise the areas of work.
Business Competencies and General Skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Able to work well as a team and lead a team effectively
Experience in preparing and controlling budgets
Experience in composing informative technical documents
Experience in working with multi-disciplinary equipment
Experience in preparing diagnostic and feasibility reports of clean water, and sanitation projects
Able to use Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of GPS and location of projects using Google Maps
Knowledge of a local language in a given community/area of operation will be favorable

Qualifications/Experience:

University Degree in Civil /water Engineering or Architecture (with experience in Hydraulics)
Minimum of five years’ experience working in construction of potable and sanitary water systems and other civil work

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.

Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 58 Charles Street Freetown or on the e-mail address MBraima@water.cc; The deadline for all applications is 19th February, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GIZ Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

German Development Coperation (GIZ) GIZ is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Driver
2.) Accountant
3.) Technical Advisor

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Driver

Salary band 1 – Support 1X	Driver
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Administrative Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

Overview

The Energizing Development Programme Sierra Leone (hereinafter EnDev) is an energy programme with the objective of increasing access to affordable modern energy services. It is a global initiative in more than 20 countries that GIZ is implementing on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Donor countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. EnDev has been active in Sierra Leone since more than 10 years, cooperating with government institutions, national and local non-governmental organization, donors, and the private sector.

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. That project activity has a distinct focus on productive use of (renewable) energy (PUE).

The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL-project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

Responsibilities:

The driver is responsible for

Safely and responsibly performing all official travels using official vehicles
Regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
Taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes, and locations
Monitoring safety and security situation on the road and coordinating with the security- and risk-management team of GIZ if needed.
Running official errands and assisting with other office work

The driver performs the following tasks:

Tasks

Driving

The driver

Provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors, and guests.
Runs errands for the project, programme, or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills, and buying smaller quantities of office supplies.
Helps with transporting goods.
Completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards and follow up with other driver in the project countries.

Service

The driver

Cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly.
Checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
Is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance.
Calculates monthly petrol, oil and lubricant consumption for the daily cash fund and for forwarding monthly vouchers to cost accounting.
Reports need for service and carries out minor repairs.
Immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss, or theft of vehicle fittings.

Knowledge management:

The driver

Uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes, and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers.

Other duties/additional tasks:

The driver

Assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme, or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request.
Monitoring of assigned project vehicles.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience:

Qualifications

Secondary school education
Holds a valid driver’s licence.

Professional experience

At least 3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
No major accidents in the past 3 years

Other knowledge, additional competences

Good knowledge in English
Discipline and punctuality
Resilience and patience
Familiarity with all major cities and regions of Sierra Leone
Appropriate appearance and attire (possibly uniform, friendly manner with all passengers)
Ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately.
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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

2.) Accountant

Salary band 4 – Professional 4A	Accountant
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Financial Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

Overview

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

The administrative specialist serves as a liaison between the EnDev Kenema office and the EnDev office in Freetown, as well as the GIZ Country Office in Freetown.

The position comprises the following:

Responsibilities:

The Accountant is responsible for

Providing customer-oriented services by the GIZ office to projects/programmes
Introducing and disseminating new policies, rules and guidelines etc. relating to administrative procedures
Coordinating effectively with the finance and administrative teams at the EnDev Freetown office and GIZ Country office
Ensuring uniform policies that are in line with local legislation.
Oversee the correct handling of project cashbook.
Ensure that all documents submitted to the EnDev office in Freetown and the GIZ Country Office are correct and in line with the GIZ standard processes and procedures.

The Administrative Specialist performs the following tasks:

Tasks

Financial services

The Accountant:

Monitors real accounts (payables, receivables) and reports regularly to the Implementation Manager, and Senior Advisor and or the Head of Finance and Administration -County Office.
Promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation.
Is also responsible in make sure that the administration of the project work is in line with GIZ policy and making ensuring that they provide cost-effective services.
Ensuring that stock cards are properly kept.
Oversee the correct handling of logbooks and make sure that fuel consumption is done regularly.

Personnel issues (national personnel):

The Accountant

Ensures that all regional office staff are informed about GIZ’s procedures, P+R and Code of Conduct
Deals with the options for setting up and implementing a platform for exchanging and communicating information between GIZ Country Office and the Project.

Advisory services to Project Manager and the Senior Advisor:

The Accountant

Applies GIZ P+R in administrative processes in the projects.
Coordinates contract wording with external service providers (e.g., law firms, freelancers etc.), and monitors cost-effectiveness
Accepts more comprehensive tasks, e.g., drawing up the office report, collaborating on country planning.
Assists with the transfer of funds to projects.

General tasks:

The Accountant

Revises and continuously improves processes used by both internal services and projects/programmes.

Other duties/additional tasks

The Accountant

Reports all problems with financial and administrative matters and compliance without delay.
Is responsible to help the administrative team with filing in accordance with GIZ rules.
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, business administration or recognized diploma/certificate in economics, law, or similar area

Professional experience

At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

Other knowledge, additional competences:

Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package)
Fluent written and oral knowledge of the European language widely used in the country.
Ability to motivate and support staff.
Experience and ability to work in an intercultural environment.
Outstanding office administration, management, and organizational skills
Outstanding management skills
Professional experience in a development cooperation project is an asset.
Very trustworthy and loyal.

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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

3.) Technical Advisor

Salary band 4 – Professional 4A	Accountant
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Financial Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

Overview

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

The administrative specialist serves as a liaison between the EnDev Kenema office and the EnDev office in Freetown, as well as the GIZ Country Office in Freetown.

The position comprises the following:

Responsibilities:

The Accountant is responsible for

Providing customer-oriented services by the GIZ office to projects/programmes
Introducing and disseminating new policies, rules and guidelines etc. relating to administrative procedures
Coordinating effectively with the finance and administrative teams at the EnDev Freetown office and GIZ Country office
Ensuring uniform policies that are in line with local legislation.
Oversee the correct handling of project cashbook.
Ensure that all documents submitted to the EnDev office in Freetown and the GIZ Country Office are correct and in line with the GIZ standard processes and procedures.

The Administrative Specialist performs the following tasks:

Tasks

Financial services

The Accountant:

Monitors real accounts (payables, receivables) and reports regularly to the Implementation Manager, and Senior Advisor and or the Head of Finance and Administration -County Office.
Promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation.
Is also responsible in make sure that the administration of the project work is in line with GIZ policy and making ensuring that they provide cost-effective services.
Ensuring that stock cards are properly kept.
Oversee the correct handling of logbooks and make sure that fuel consumption is done regularly.

Personnel issues (national personnel):

The Accountant

Ensures that all regional office staff are informed about GIZ’s procedures, P+R and Code of Conduct
Deals with the options for setting up and implementing a platform for exchanging and communicating information between GIZ Country Office and the Project.

Advisory services to Project Manager and the Senior Advisor:

The Accountant

Applies GIZ P+R in administrative processes in the projects.
Coordinates contract wording with external service providers (e.g., law firms, freelancers etc.), and monitors cost-effectiveness
Accepts more comprehensive tasks, e.g., drawing up the office report, collaborating on country planning.
Assists with the transfer of funds to projects.

General tasks:

The Accountant

Revises and continuously improves processes used by both internal services and projects/programmes.

Other duties/additional tasks

The Accountant

Reports all problems with financial and administrative matters and compliance without delay.
Is responsible to help the administrative team with filing in accordance with GIZ rules.
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, business administration or recognized diploma/certificate in economics, law, or similar area

Professional experience

At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

Other knowledge, additional competences:

Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package)
Fluent written and oral knowledge of the European language widely used in the country.
Ability to motivate and support staff.
Experience and ability to work in an intercultural environment.
Outstanding office administration, management, and organizational skills
Outstanding management skills
Professional experience in a development cooperation project is an asset.
Very trustworthy and loyal.

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) – U-Report Technical Specialist

National Consultancy: U-Report Technical Specialist (For Sierra Leone Nationals Only)

Job no: 568205

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Innovation

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, innovation.

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this role is to support UNICEF in leveraging this technology to support children and young people in social, behavioral change, legislative and policy, input, monitoring, and data, gathering, rapid communication in emergency context, supporting dissemination of commercial information in agriculture, increasing access to social services for the most ponderable, socializing health education and supporting the governments no corruption policy.

Amplify The Voice of Youth: The primary objective is to channel the collective wisdom and perspectives of young people into the decision and policy-making processes of the Sierra Leonean government across sectors and focusing on issues that adolescents and youth are concerned about. The consultancy aims to project manage the entire process around the collaboration of UNICEF, The United Nations’ Youth Thematic Team with the United Nations’ Youth Advisory Group to leverage cutting-edge UNICEF technologies, including U-Report, EMOJO, and the Internet of Good Things, to amplify the voices of youth in Sierra Leone.

By harnessing the power of U-Report, which allows for real-time data collection and feedback, the consultancy seeks to create a dynamic platform where adolescents and youth can express their concerns and aspirations. EMOJO’s emotional analysis capabilities will help gauge the sentiments behind adolescents and youth’s feedback, providing nuanced insights for more effective policy formulation. Additionally, the Internet of Good Things will serve as a valuable resource hub for showcasing and disseminating vital information and resources to youth.

Ultimately, this collaborative effort strives to accelerate prosperity in Sierra Leone by ensuring that the voices and ideas of its adolescent and youth population are integral to the nation’s governance and development strategies, (linking to ongoing policy discussions across sectors). Through technology-driven engagement, the consultancy aims to foster a more inclusive and responsive decision-making ecosystem, driving positive change and sustainable progress.

Specific Tasks:

UNICEF expects the U-Report specialist to oversee the implementation and management of various innovative digital platforms, including U-Report, YOMA, IoGT, and EMOJO, in Sierra Leone. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Innovation Specialist, the consultant will have the following key functions/accountabilities: Strategic Planning, Coordination & Project Management: Phase 1: Initial Stakeholder Engagement

Phase 2: Gathering Youth Voices

Phase 3: Deep Dive Focus Groups

Phase 4: Amplification through Mobile Journalism

Phase 5: Reporting and Presentation for Policy Review

Phase 6: Feedback and Policy Impact

Phase 7: Managing Multiple Campaigns

Please see attached ToR for details on the assignment and deliverables. UReport Consultant TOR.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree in ICT, Technology, Education, or other relevant field or a first degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as ICT, Technology, Education, or Youth Innovation) combined with additional 2 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
A minimum of 5 years working experience in ICT, Technology, Education, or another relevant field.
Experience in working on the planning, rollout, and administration of an IMS or LMS based projects/programmes, is an asset.
Experience in deploying digital platforms, tools and approaches. eBthvDA C0zkIe
Specific experience in real-time, USSD based mobile tech programming tools in Sierra Leone
Experience working with Government is considered as an asset.
Experience in working on the planning, rollout, and administration of an IMS or LMS based projects/programmes, is an asset.
Experience in deploying digital platforms, tools and approaches.
Specific experience in real-time, USSD based mobile tech programming tools in Sierra Leone
Experience working with Government is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English is required, strong written and verbal competency is necessary.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Jan 18 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Jan 28 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Last Mile Health – 2 Positions

Last Mile Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief of Party
2.) Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Chief of Party

This role was posted on January 17, 2 024. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis.

As of March 1, 2022, Last Mile Health is requiring staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wherever legally allowable and adhere to COVID-19 vaccination requirements to perform core work activities in all locations. To learn more, review our policy .

The Role

At Last Mile Health (LMH), we make bold commitments that inspire innovation. Do you have past experience in successfully directing large international donor-funded projects? If so, you may be our next Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services (SIHSA) Activity.

Last Mile Health is seeking a Chief of Party for an expected 5-year, estimated $25-$49 million health systems strengthening (HSS) project in Sierra Leone. The USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Systems Activity (SIHSA) will seek to achieve the following three key objectives: 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote the adoption of crucial health behaviours, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs.

The Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including vision and technical strategy; project management; documentation and communication; client(s) stakeholder(s) relationships; and coordination and synergy with other Last Mile Health projects. This accountability includes effective contributions to business and resource development activities – including positioning, intelligence gathering, and future proposal development – that contribute to fueling Last Mile Health’s mission.

This position is project-funded, located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and is open to both Sierra Leonean Nationals and International Candidates. This position will be hired on a fixed-term contract and is contingent upon a successful award.

What You’ll Do Project Results

Oversee implementation of program activities and provide high-quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
Serve as the primary project liaison from LMH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met on time.
Safeguard LMH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.

Technical Strategy and Vision

In partnership with the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director, lead development (or update and adapt as needed) and execute project results framework, performance monitoring plan, technical strategy, MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning) plan and annual work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, LMH technical frameworks and standards.
Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business development using a variety of communication strategies and media.

Project and People Management

Ensure effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, LMH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
Manage and mentor the project team as per LMH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.

Client and other Stakeholder Relationships

Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
Identify and keep track of new business opportunities, communicating them to the relevant internal LMH stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

A recognized degree in social or medical science, public health, management, or other relevant areas is required.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required with demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience with teams and fostering collaboration in order to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high-quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables. eBnXhgk C0zl6V
Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects is preferred.
Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision. Track record of a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and donor organizations.
Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
Fluency in English is required.
Local candidates are strongly preferred.

You’ll Impress Us If

You have a strong commitment to advancing locally-led and locally-owned programs and solutions.
You can manage multiple projects across different teams, cultural contexts, time zones, work habits, etc.
You are an effective process manager (develops processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources)
You possess the ability to work as a team with program staff at all levels without holding any direct line management authority
You can work independently and proactively develop solutions with limited guidance and direction
You are mission-driven with a commitment to health, social justice and gender equity
You have strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills; the ability to interface with diverse stakeholders in a range of multidisciplinary settings

Compensation information

At Last Mile Health, we strive to reward our employees equitably and transparently. This means that we pay our employees based on a clear and consistent methodology and without regard to identity or personal relationships. We have made this model fully transparent so that everyone has access to all information related to compensation. We hope this helps you better understand Last Mile Health’s values and commitments to our employees. We look forward to answering any questions you may have during the hiring process.

Before applying to this role, please take a moment to learn more about our approach to compensation and how compensation works in each of the countries where we operate. Please find the link to our compensation model and benefits overview below: OVERVIEW OF LAST MILE HEALTH’S COMPENSATION MODEL

Compensation for this position: The Band for this position: SLB-6

The salary range for this role is $122,000 to $160,017 USD depending upon experience doing an equivalent role. Please note that the compensation is subject to statutory taxes.

Benefits for this role will be within and in accordance with USAID salary bands, allowables and parameters. Specifics of this will be transparently communicated to candidates who are shortlisted for this role and in line with our compensation policies.

About Last Mile Health

Last Mile Health partners with governments to design, scale, strengthen, and sustain high-quality community health systems, which empower teams of community and frontline health workers to bring life-saving primary healthcare to the world’s most remote communities. LMH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org .

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

2.) Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director

This role was posted on January 17, 2024. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis.

The Role

At Last Mile Health, we make bold commitments that inspire innovation. Do you have demonstrated experience as a Technical or Project Director for large, complex donor-funded international development programs? If so, you may be our next Technical Director for the USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services (SIHSA) Activity.

Last Mile Health is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director (DCoP/TD) for an expected 5-year, estimated $25-$49 million health systems strengthening (HSS) project in Sierra Leone. The USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Systems Activity (SIHSA) will seek to achieve three key objectives: 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote the adoption of crucial health behaviours, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs.

The DCoP/TD will have both technical and administrative responsibilities. Technical responsibilities include the ability to generally understand the range of the project’s technical activities, the performance of senior and mid-level staff overseeing those activities, and the ability to assess the technical performance of the project and staff. Administrative responsibilities include routine liaising with the client, management of staff, overseeing of project budgets, and overall planning and management of the project.

What You’ll Do

Provide strategic direction and leadership for the project, working with the client and a range of stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Health, in-country implementing partners, and global experts.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the client on activity planning and implementation, negotiating budgets, and ensuring award compliance
Facilitate the development of efficient systems for program performance; refine and document processes to ensure disciplined, measurable results against program targets.
Manage project partnership relationships and technical and administrative staff.
Mentor a talented team of professionals to ensure a common technical vision for the project that aligns with USAID’s strategic priorities.
Represent the project at outside meetings, conferences, and other events.

What You’ll Bring

Advanced degree in maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition, public health, health systems, international development, or related degree.
Expert understanding of the challenges and opportunities present within Sierra Leone’s health system, including national health system strengthening priorities, health financing strategies, and knowledge of malaria, MNCH and health governance in the country.
At least 10 years of experience working on international projects related to global health.
At least 5 years of experience as Technical Director for large, complex donor-funded international development programs, preferably with USAID
At least 10 years of demonstrated ability to foster partnerships with multiple internal and external partners, subject matter experts, and vendors to help plan work, develop capacity, and ensure timely and effective project delivery. eBnXpAs C0zl6V
At least 10 years of demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country governments and international organizations (including senior government officials), and U.S. Government agencies
Demonstrated capability of managing similar projects in Sierra Leone.
Strong commitment to advancing locally-led and locally-owned programs and solutions.
Experience with USAID project management, agency policies, and regulations
Impressive communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work successfully in teams and with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Proven success as a people leader, including experience managing large projects with many staff members.
Demonstrated ability to manage staff within decentralized branch/field offices.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.
Fluency in English language

You’ll Impress Us If

You can manage multiple projects across different teams, cultural contexts and time zones.
You have experience serving as an effective process manager (develops processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into the efficient workflow; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources)
Mission-driven with a commitment to health, social justice and gender equity
Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with diverse stakeholders in a range of multidisciplinary settings

Compensation information

Compensation for this position: The Band for this position: SLB-5

The salary range for this role is $90,966 to $118,531 USD dependent upon experience doing an equivalent role. Please note that the compensation is subject to statutory taxes.

About Last Mile Health

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ World Health Organization (WHO) – Technical Officer (Laboratory)

World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Officer (Laboratory)

( 2400360 )

Grade : P4

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 12 months

Job Posting: Jan 16, 2024, 1:52:56 PM

To provide technical support to the WHO Sierra Leone, specifically, Universal Health Coverage

Life Course, Universal Health Coverage Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases, and,

Emergency Preparedness and Response clusters in laboratory and diagnostic-related areas

Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective

The overall objective of the Laboratory Unit of WHO Sierra Leone is to contribute to attainment of

Universal Health Coverage and better protection against public health emergencies and their effects;

through improved availability of quality essential health care and public health services; by

providing technical guidance and support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, partners as well

as WHO counterparts, in laboratory and diagnostics

Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on

work environment within and outside the organization)

The incumbent together with other technical expert groups provides technical guidance to the

Ministry of Health and Sanitation towards the attainment of a resilient health system which is

capable to attain Universal Health Coverage, and to manage health emergencies as they arise, and

promote overall health and wellbeing of the people of Sierra Leone

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent must do to achieve main

objectives; include main achievements expected)

Under the general guidance of the WHO Country Representative in Sierra Leone and the direct

supervision of the Universal Health Coverage Life Course (UHC-LC) Cluster Lead, the incumbent

will perform the following functions:

Provide authoritative guidance and technical support to national laboratory counterparts, the

WHO country office, and international partners in the provision of essential laboratory

diagnostics as stipulated in the Essential Package for Health Services (EPHS) and diagnosis of

priority diseases of public health importance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance and

Response (IDSR) strategy

Play a leading role in the development of a laboratory system that contributes to national

capacity to respond to public health threats including antimicrobial resistance prevention,

control and surveillance

Play a leading role in strengthening national coordination of laboratory services among

authorities and partners, which include the Laboratory Diagnostics and Blood Services in

laboratory support and between programmes within the health sector related to laboratories for

diagnostics, blood safety and public health surveillance

Coordinate laboratory activities and partners supporting outbreak response and laboratory

systems strengthening, building consensus, and enabling effective communication between

laboratories, Ministry of Health counterparts and national and international partners

Facilitate the development of policy and guidance documents for the national laboratory system
Provide technical guidance and support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in achieving

IHR core capacities, in particular those related to laboratories, in line with the National Action

Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Organize laboratory trainings to build capacity in identified areas of need, in coordination with

other WHO offi