The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. The global award employs an iterative approach based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor-performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client-centered care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment, and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

 

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

 

Technical Advisor – Training and Capacity building Lead (1 position)

 

Job Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

Reports to: Global Reach II Project Lead

Supervises: Senior Technical Officers, Technical Officers 




Position Overview: 

The Technical Advisor- Training and Capacity Lead will serve as the lead technical advisor for all Global Reach II Project’s training and capacity-building activities across the project and will also offer technical support to various HIV programming areas.  The position will provide technical leadership and project oversight in the areas of building capacity of national and district leaders, developing project staff training and mentorship approaches, designing health care worker/community health volunteer (HCW/CHW) training and capacity building approaches in HIV service provision include HTS (including index testing), PrEP, Care and Treatment, Linkage to Care, Counseling, NIMART, TB,  Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA), KP friendly services, digital health systems, networks of care, community-led monitoring, laboratory, and data quality and use as it relates to comprehensive HIV programming.

 

S/he will work with the Global Reach II Project Lead and the Project Team to ensure that KP-friendly HIV programming is implemented to meet the PEPFAR requirements with a focus on building and sustaining quality HIV programming across the district and national government structures, and local CSOs. The Technical Advisor- Training and Capacity Lead will also provide support in the design and institutionalization of innovative ongoing capacity-building efforts such as blended learning, the ECHO Project, and quality improvement initiatives.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical oversight, strategic direction, and definition of appropriate project activities with a focus on capacity-building health care workers, community health workers, and local and national level government authorities.
• Supports implementation of a system to ensure capacity and technical quality of trained health care workers, managers, and supervisors to ensure the high-quality provision of comprehensive HIV services across the continuum of care
• Coordinate the development and/or updates of evidence-based training materials, standards, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems needed for implementation of the Project to meet the needs of PEPFAR, HRSA and Sierra Leone
• Provides mentoring and capacity building at the individual, facility, district, regional and national levels in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:

• • Strengthening relevant departments of the MOH to plan, lead and oversee training of MOH staff to become effective leaders and managers of training and mentorship processes.
  • Advocating with MOH to design, refine and facilitate HIV training using innovative, cost-efficient and effective training/learning approaches such as blended learning approaches
  • Working closely with stakeholders to strengthen national HIV training packages/systems including supplementary trainings such as leadership and management, quality assurance/quality improvement, data quality and use,
  • Supporting the overall change management process related to improving health training systems
  • Collaborating closely with Project Technical Advisors, and Government QI/QA, SI and Laboratory leads on training needs and approaches to support both project and NACP objectives and outcomes.
  • Key population friendly services
• Provides technical assistance for targeted reviews of in-service and/or pre-service education needs impacting HIV services, and related supportive supervision activities and implementation
• Coordinates advocacy, and policy and training support, across project regions as required
• Leads the formulation of innovative approaches for sustained capacity and scale up of targeted HCW/CHW/volunteer capacity building HIV service provision, QI/QA in HIV prevention, care, and treatment as it relates to HIV across the continuum of care, laboratory and data quality and use services
• Participates actively in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing the project and/or Global Reach II
• Works with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify clinical, community-based to national service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services and develop context-based solutions
• Identifies and implements appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address HCW/CHW capacity building in HIV service provision, laboratory services and management, QI/QA in HIV care across the continuum and data quality and use and other targeted areas identified from service delivery gaps
• Identifies training needs for clinical and community healthcare providers and assists in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs
• Works closely with the Global Reach II Project Lead, Technical Advisors and the National AIDS Control Program on setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from local counterparts
• Works with SI staff and National AIDS Control Program to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to targeted HCW/CHW capacity building in QI/QA, data use, and reporting of HIV services to inform adjustments in project implementation
• Documents successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested
• Documents and maintains an inventory of successful tools and approaches for targeted HCW/CHW capacity building in HIV service provision, QI/QA, data quality and use, and HIV services across the continuum to inform adjustments in project implementation
• Authors/co-authors abstracts, presentations, and articles for journals and conferences
• Lead district level team in the implementation of comprehensive HIV services and supervises technical staff
• Performs other duties as required by the project

 

Required Qualifications:

•  Degree in Health-related programs or sciences, and Master of Public Health preferred
• At least 10 years of experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in HCW/CHW capacity building, specifically in QI/QA and HIV prevention, treatment, and care
• Demonstrated experience providing capacity-building assistance at individual and organizational levels
• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery projects; training; performance and quality improvement; monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in innovative learning approaches such as blended learning, clinical mentorship
• Demonstrated experience with a mix of practical technical skills in QI/QA initiatives and standardization for HIV prevention, treatment, and care at the national level
• Experience in managing and leading project teams in the implementation of similar projects
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Familiarity with PEPFAR administrative, management, and reporting procedures and systems
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with facility-based teams, stakeholders and NGOs, CSOs
• Expertise in research to practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts
• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel nationally to project sites up to 50% of the time

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: 

SL-Recruitment@jhpiego.org

Deadline for the submission of applications: 26^th September, 2022. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Functional Responsibilities:

She/He will be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of functions:

• Monitoring and reporting

• • Quality assurance
  • Knowledge management and innovation
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Support in the design of electrical, solar and renewable energy system
  • Lead in producing Terms of References for designs, Electrical Drawings, Technical Specifications, Scope of Works, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, Design Calculations, related reports for Works and Supply of Goods Contracts
  • In coordination with the other local construction supervisors, identify existing electricity related problems (if any per sites) and suggest appropriate solutions in consultation with the Project Manager and/or Construction Manager
  • Assist in the preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a weekly basis to the supervisor
  • Support the Project team to monitor and record appropriate field data to validate contractors’ compliance to cross- cutting issues (gender, environment, sustainability, health and safety on site, etc.)
  • Inform and provide constant feedback to Supervisors (Project Manager/ Technical team Lead or Construction Manager) regarding the progress issues and delivery timelines, cost- effectiveness and quality of work completed.
  • Act proactively to escalate to supervisors key areas of concerns that relate to quality, health, safety, social and environmental issues at site and where necessary take the necessary resolution supported by relevant available tools and templates.
  • Supervise the preparation of a database for the available materials and suppliers of the construction industry in the local market

• Assist in the implementation of Environmental and Health & Safety measures in the project sites
• Quality assurance
• Ensure site quality management procedures are in place and aligned with UNOPS policies
• Perform the tasks in accordance with the applicable Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) protocols and regulations and requirements.
• Inspection of installed electronic and electric components, and distribution board batteries including the storage, connection of all data cables and the monitoring system in the power house, and grid distribution networks in all project sites.
• Lead testing, commissioning, training and handover of electrical and related systems deliverables to clients and beneficiaries
• Support the Infrastructure Team and review the document information on the contractor’s work force, weather, progress of work and any other related information that links directly with the electricity network works
• Assist in the quality oversight of the implementation of works for Electricity and electricity related works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Provide technical support to projects as required;
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing including appropriate archiving of documents and documenting of lessons learned.
• Ensure routine and effective formal and informal capacity building activities among supervising Electrical Engineers are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity.

Impact of results

The role of the Lead Electrical Engineer impacts the overall achievement of the project objective /outputs by directly supporting the Construction Manager and the Technical team to successfully deliver individual work packages on time, budget and with quality.The contractor should be prepared to travel to any site within the country.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

• Education
• A Master’s Degree (Advanced University Degree or Higher) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (First Level University Degree) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field, with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.

Certification:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification or equivalent highly desirable.
• Work Experience
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in Engineering for design and construction of infrastructure projects and general professional experience in Power Generation (Conventional Technologies); or Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Networks is required.

Within the five (5) years experience:

• Two (2) years Professional experience in the preparation of design documents (Drawings, Technical Specification, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, etc..); and/or implementation supervision of grid connected and/or Hybrid Solar PV Projects is required.
• One (1) year general experience in computer design software, particularly “AutoCAD” or equivalent is required.
• Experience in design of electrical installation, feasibility study/assessment of the power and electrical aspects of infrastructure projects is an added advantage
• Experience in Solar PV Software is an asset
• Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset
• Language Requirement
• Fluency in written, reading and spoken English Language is required.

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Functional Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Lead Electrical Engineer, She/He will be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of functions:

• • Monitoring and reporting
  • Quality assurance
  • Knowledge management and innovation
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Participate in the design of electrical, solar and renewable energy system
  • Assist in producing Terms of References for designs, Electrical Drawings, Technical Specifications, Scope of Works, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, Design Calculations, related reports for Works and Supply of Goods Contracts
  • Assist in monitoring and supervising and execution of contracts to ensure adherence with the signed contracts, high international quality standards and UNOPS requirements; and any other relevant task that might be assigned to the Electrical/ Solar Energy Engineer
  • Inform and provide constant feedback to the Lead EE regarding the progress issues and delivery timelines, cost- effectiveness and quality of work completed.
  • Act proactively to escalate to Lead EE key areas of concerns that relate to quality, health, safety, social and environmental issues at site and where necessary take the necessary resolution supported by relevant available tools and templates.
  • Support the preparation of a database for the available materials and suppliers of the construction industry in the local market
  • Support the preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a weekly basis to the Senior UNOPS Supervisor(s).
  • Quality assurance
  • Perform the tasks in accordance with the applicable Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) protocols and regulations and requirements
  • Assist in: carrying out quality technical reviews (of the Consultants’, Suppliers’, or Contractors’ Technical Submittals, Materials catalog sheets, Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawings, reports, deliverables, etc..), site inspections, assessments, quantity surveying and preparing reports as required and providing advice on suitable alterations, and guiding contractors on all related issues, and ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the projects within the set time and budget constraints

• Assist in coordinating and planning of testing, commissioning, training and handover of systems deliverables to clients and beneficiaries
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Provide technical support to projects as required;
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing including appropriate archiving of documents and documenting of lessons learned.
• Ensure routine and effective formal and informal capacity building activities among supervising Electrical Engineers are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity.

Impact of Results

The role of the Electrical Engineer impacts the overall achievement of the project objective /outputs by directly supporting the Lead EE and or the PM in work packages deliveries.The contractor should be prepared to travel to any site within the country.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

• Education
• A Bachelor’s Degree (First Level University Degree) in Electrical Engineering / Solar Renewable Energy is required.
• Certification:
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification or equivalent highly desirable.
• Work Experience:
• A minimum of least two (2) years of relevant and progressive general professional experience in Power Generation (Conventional Technologies); or Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Networks is required.
• Within the two (2) years, there must be professional experience in the preparation of design documents (Drawings, Technical Specification, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, etc..); and/or implementation supervision of grid connected and/or Hybrid Solar PV Projects is required.
• General experience in computer design software, particularly “AutoCAD” or equivalent is desired.
• Experience in Solar PV Software is an asset.
• Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset.
• Language Requirement
• Fluency in written, reading and spoken English Language is required.

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Easy Solar is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) After-Sales Manager
2.) Market Research Analyst
3.) Revenue Assurance Manager
4.) Corporate Sales Manager
5.) Corporate Finance Analyst
6.) Finance Manager
7.) Financial Controller
8.) Internal Control/Internal Audit Manager
9.) Data and Business Intelligence Lead
10.) Junior Data Analyst
11.) Content Writer
12.) Group Learning and Development Manager
13.) Technician – Solar/Electrical
14.) Assistant Technician (Solar/Electrical)
15.) Sales Analyst
16.) Sales Support Officer
17.) Planning Manager

 

About Easy Solar

Easy Solar is a leading solar company in West Africa, distributing and financing high-quality solar products and appliances for those with limited or no access to the conventional grid. Customers can finance their purchase over time by paying in weekly or monthly installments, with the option to pay via cash or mobile money. To date, Easy Solar has reached more than 720,000 beneficiaries, distributed through its extensive network of agents and outlets throughout Sierra Leone and Liberia.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) After-Sales Manager

 

About the Role

We are looking for an After-Sales Manager to ensure we meet our brand promise of exceptional customer service, by leading a team of technicians and field staff dedicated to each product category marketed by Easy Solar. As After-Sales Manager you will set up and manage Easy Solar’s regional service centers, ensuring the quality of the after-sales service is maintained, and be constantly in interaction with the Sales, field, and customer care teams to ensure all customer complaints are addressed in a timely fashion.

In setting up and managing Service Centers, you will ensure they offer after-sales technical support such as customer education, warranty inspection, product replacement/repair, replacement stock management & service tracking through accurate data entry in our system.

You will develop an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the after sales model, focusing on our ability to deliver and maintain the service level agreement (SLA) to customers. You will also be in charge of monitoring the warranty policies with various suppliers, harmonizing them into a unified Easy Solar After-Sales policy that governs all products.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Service Centre Management

• Review and revise current after-sales model at HQ service center, implementing improvements to reduce bottlenecks
• Recruit, train and lead a team of technicians to enable them to provide after-sales service for the three categories of Easy Solar products (solar, cooking, phones)
• Evaluate the performance of after-sales technicians on quarterly basis
• Set up regional service centers, ensuring adherence to Easy Solar branding guidelines and liaising with facilities team to identify, refurbish and maintain the center
• Define the work schedule of the after-sales service centers
• Coordinate with regional sales and field operations teams on the after-sales process for case and inventory management
• Provide frequent after sales training to all customer-facing teams and service center staff
• Ensure 100% Service center compliance on system usage for Ticketing, Work orders, Inventory management and Parts ordering
• Vet external service partners identified upon the introduction of any new product, and define their service level offering, ensuring it’s in line with Easy Solar’s policy

Supplier & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with service centers to ensure parts and refurbishment stock availability
• Implement daily cycle and weekly inventory counts to ensure it tallies with the theoretical count by the servicing system
• Conduct and share monthly product test reports (samples or defective returns)
• Report to suppliers on persistent product issues, and returns that go beyond expected product return ratio
• Order spare parts in a timely fashion to ensure stockouts do not impact turnaround times
• Serve as an interface between Easy Solar and our suppliers for all technical aspects of products
• Engage in frequent refresher training with suppliers on product’s technical specifications and updates to their recommended after-sales process, translating that knowledge to technicians and relevant customer facing teams
• Monitor the warranty policies with various suppliers, harmonizing them into a unified Easy Solar After-Sales policy that governs all products
• Follow up on guarantees with suppliers

Audit & Reporting

• Develop an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the after-sales model, focusing on our ability to deliver and maintain the service level agreement (SLA) to customers
• Evaluate Service Centers performance and conduct audit of the after-sales activities at the Service Centers on a quarterly basis
• Share audit feedback with servicing teams and customer experience director and follow up on improvement areas identified during the audit period
• Provide weekly and monthly after sales report on the following KPI’s:
  • Repair/Replacement Speed (Turnaround Time, Long-Term Pending)
  • Repair Quality – Repeated Repair Ratio
  • Parts Availability
  • Customer satisfaction / NPS
  • Warranty cost management

KPIs

• Service Center network expansion based on quarterly targets
• Training of new and existing service center teams
• Quarterly performance audit of Service Centers as per approved evaluation and audit criteria
• 100% timely utilization and accuracy of after sales tool in all service centers
• Spare parts and refurbishment stock availability at the service centers
• Pending work orders and customer units at the service centers >5 days
• Quarterly used parts return/collection ratio by the service centers < 95%
• Weekly and Monthly reporting of After-sales activities

Required Qualifications
Required Education & Experience

• A degree in computer science, electronics operations, management, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years in an operational support role, ideally having developed and deployed after sales service strategy for a technology / FMHA (fast moving home appliances) function
• Experience of at least 3 years in installation and maintenance of solar products is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to engage and negotiate with vendors to add value to a business
• Demonstrate the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives
• Prior working experience in the off-grid solar sector (preferred)
• Significant prior working experience in Sierra Leone and/or other parts of West Africa is a plus

Skills & Attitude

• Strong knowledge of technical English
• Have technical knowledge in electronics, electricity, IT
• Being able to analyze data and present it clearly
• Excellent Excel skills are a must
• Demonstrate excellent organization
• Demonstrate speed and responsiveness
• Know how to respect and keep service commitments
• Business driven, people focused, with exceptional influencing skills
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, presentation and time-management skills
• Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environmental benefits

What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

APPLY

 

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2.) Market Research Analyst

 

About the Role

We are looking for an After-Sales Manager to ensure we meet our brand promise of exceptional customer service, by leading a team of technicians and field staff dedicated to each product category marketed by Easy Solar. As After-Sales Manager you will set up and manage Easy Solar’s regional service centers, ensuring the quality of the after-sales service is maintained, and be constantly in interaction with the Sales, field, and customer care teams to ensure all customer complaints are addressed in a timely fashion.

In setting up and managing Service Centers, you will ensure they offer after-sales technical support such as customer education, warranty inspection, product replacement/repair, replacement stock management & service tracking through accurate data entry in our system.

You will develop an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the after sales model, focusing on our ability to deliver and maintain the service level agreement (SLA) to customers. You will also be in charge of monitoring the warranty policies with various suppliers, harmonizing them into a unified Easy Solar After-Sales policy that governs all products.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Service Centre Management

• Review and revise current after-sales model at HQ service center, implementing improvements to reduce bottlenecks
• Recruit, train and lead a team of technicians to enable them to provide after-sales service for the three categories of Easy Solar products (solar, cooking, phones)
• Evaluate the performance of after-sales technicians on quarterly basis
• Set up regional service centers, ensuring adherence to Easy Solar branding guidelines and liaising with facilities team to identify, refurbish and maintain the center
• Define the work schedule of the after-sales service centers
• Coordinate with regional sales and field operations teams on the after-sales process for case and inventory management
• Provide frequent after sales training to all customer-facing teams and service center staff
• Ensure 100% Service center compliance on system usage for Ticketing, Work orders, Inventory management and Parts ordering
• Vet external service partners identified upon the introduction of any new product, and define their service level offering, ensuring it’s in line with Easy Solar’s policy

Supplier & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with service centers to ensure parts and refurbishment stock availability
• Implement daily cycle and weekly inventory counts to ensure it tallies with the theoretical count by the servicing system
• Conduct and share monthly product test reports (samples or defective returns)
• Report to suppliers on persistent product issues, and returns that go beyond expected product return ratio
• Order spare parts in a timely fashion to ensure stockouts do not impact turnaround times
• Serve as an interface between Easy Solar and our suppliers for all technical aspects of products
• Engage in frequent refresher training with suppliers on product’s technical specifications and updates to their recommended after-sales process, translating that knowledge to technicians and relevant customer facing teams
• Monitor the warranty policies with various suppliers, harmonizing them into a unified Easy Solar After-Sales policy that governs all products
• Follow up on guarantees with suppliers

Audit & Reporting

• Develop an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the after-sales model, focusing on our ability to deliver and maintain the service level agreement (SLA) to customers
• Evaluate Service Centers performance and conduct audit of the after-sales activities at the Service Centers on a quarterly basis
• Share audit feedback with servicing teams and customer experience director and follow up on improvement areas identified during the audit period
• Provide weekly and monthly after sales report on the following KPI’s:
  • Repair/Replacement Speed (Turnaround Time, Long-Term Pending)
  • Repair Quality – Repeated Repair Ratio
  • Parts Availability
  • Customer satisfaction / NPS
  • Warranty cost management

KPIs

• Service Center network expansion based on quarterly targets
• Training of new and existing service center teams
• Quarterly performance audit of Service Centers as per approved evaluation and audit criteria
• 100% timely utilization and accuracy of after sales tool in all service centers
• Spare parts and refurbishment stock availability at the service centers
• Pending work orders and customer units at the service centers >5 days
• Quarterly used parts return/collection ratio by the service centers < 95%
• Weekly and Monthly reporting of After-sales activities

Required Qualifications
Required Education & Experience

• A degree in computer science, electronics operations, management, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years in an operational support role, ideally having developed and deployed after sales service strategy for a technology / FMHA (fast moving home appliances) function
• Experience of at least 3 years in installation and maintenance of solar products is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to engage and negotiate with vendors to add value to a business
• Demonstrate the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives
• Prior working experience in the off-grid solar sector (preferred)
• Significant prior working experience in Sierra Leone and/or other parts of West Africa is a plus

Skills & Attitude

• Strong knowledge of technical English
• Have technical knowledge in electronics, electricity, IT
• Being able to analyze data and present it clearly
• Excellent Excel skills are a must
• Demonstrate excellent organization
• Demonstrate speed and responsiveness
• Know how to respect and keep service commitments
• Business driven, people focused, with exceptional influencing skills
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, presentation and time-management skills
• Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environmental benefits

What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

APPLY

 

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3.) Revenue Assurance Manager

 

About the Role

Easy Solar is looking for a Market Research Analyst to ensure the company uses data driven insights in defining and executing our sales, marketing and product strategies. As an analyst, you will study market conditions in our geographical markets as well as in the broader industry, evaluate our current performance in comparison to competitors and customer expectations, and recommend potential growth channels.

Your job will be to use data to tell a story. One that helps our customer-facing teams understand what products people want, who will buy them, why and at what price. You’ll help us examine which channels are most compelling to acquire new customers and retain existing ones, and establish methodologies for measuring the effectiveness of activities. This will involve reviewing existing CRM data (and other sources of data collected) and gathering new  data on consumer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits.

You are a guru at using statistical software to make sense of data collected using a variety of methods, such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, surveys, and literature reviews. By helping us keep abreast of the story the data is telling us, you’ll ensure Easy Solar is intentional in decision-making and grounded in the reality of what’s happening amongst customers, competitors and the industry.

Responsibilities

Data Collection & Analysis

• Review existing methods of data collection and storage
• Understand business objectives and propose improved methods for collecting data
• Gather data on consumers, competitors, and market conditions using qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Apply statistical techniques to interpret data and produce substantiated recommendations

Reporting & Insights

• Convert complex data and findings into understandable and actionable tables, graphs, and written reports
• Present reports & findings to customer-facing teams including sales, product, marketing and customer care
• Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation
• Remain fully informed on market trends, other parties researches and implement best practices

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Monitor and forecast marketing and sales trends
• Measure the effectiveness of sales, product, and marketing programs and strategies

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven Market Research Analysis experience (at least 3 years)
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task
• Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, SAS or similar), databases (SQL) and spreadsheet analysis (excel, google sheets)
• Working knowledge of data warehousing, modelling and mining
• Prior experience using data visualization tools (PowerBI is preferred)
• Knowledge of general purpose programming languages is a plus (e.g. Python)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills – You should be comfortable presenting results to internal team members and management at various levels
• Search engines, web analytics and business research tools acumen
• Familiarity with CRM programs
• Adequate knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys etc)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• BS degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field

What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits including PTO, family leave and health insurance
• Opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service and environmental sustainability
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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4.) Corporate Sales Manager

 

2. About the Role

The Revenue Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of Easy Solar Sierra Leone’s revenue & receivables collection activities. The ideal candidate has a keen attention to detail, is extremely organized and trustworthy, and has experience in collections and fraud detection.

 

3. Responsibilities

• Collections
  • Ensure all company funds are appropriately and accurately remitted from all retail sales outlets
  • Confirm correct deductions (commission, bonuses, benefits etc) are made against remittances
  • Monitor collection processes for accuracy
  • Report on collection rates across points of sale outlets and follow up on discrepancies
  • Validate all bank and mobile money remittances received from field teams
  • Perform manual adjustments for bank deposits and mobile money payments, and document appropriately

• Reconciliations & Reporting
  • Perform regular reconciliation and analysis of collection streams not limited to banks, mobile money and POS.
  • Reconcile Payroll Deduction general ledger with government on monthly basis
  • Reconcile manual Payroll Deduction payments against amounts received
  • Perform data manipulation and analysis using tools such as Business Objects, SQL and MS-Access
  • Create executive level reporting with 100% accuracy and advanced level presentation

• CRM Management
  • Ensure ALL CRM user balances are zeroed on weekly basis
  • Monitor, accept/reject requests, and update user CRM balances
  • Participate in business process changes that may affect the company’s ability to identify, monitor or collect revenue (e.g., new system implementations/upgrades, new product rollouts, etc.)

 

• Process Management

• • Document revenue, payment & deduction flows across critical functions and monitors the same
  • Develop policy for low collection rates and angaza balance adjustments (including when to freeze any user accounts on Angaza with low collection rates and work with P&C and Sales Support to institute sanctions)
  • Continuously work to understand core business processes and mitigate losses to ensure the highest levels of revenue recognition
  • Maintain in-depth understanding of industry trends relative to revenue assurance practices
  • Partner with Marketing, Engineering, IT, and Operations to design, develop and implement best practices to minimize revenue leakage

• Fraud Detection
  • Create queries and reports to support ongoing monitoring of initiatives
  • Manage field audit team and review reports on stock, payments & customer care issues related to fraud complaints
  • Promote quality assurance for all processes impacting revenue

4. KPIs

• 100% of company funds remitted to HQ in timely manner
• 100% of reconciliations done on a monthly basis
• 99% of CRM user balances zeroed at end of each month
• 90% of processes and workflows documented
• 95% completion of field audit team properly monitored and reported

 

5. Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum Knowledge
  • BA/BSc in Finance/Accounting/Business Mgmt or relevant field from reputable university
  • 5+ years’ work experience in revenue assurance
  • 3+ years in a role where data analysis, data reconciliation and data presentation were required
  • Knowledge of all facets of revenue assurance covering key principles related to controls, IT systems, business processes, reconciliations, financial performance, and reporting
  • A sound understanding of the technical infrastructure within an asset financing, telecoms pay-go solar or microfinance company, including billing, CRM, and collections.

• Minimum Skills/Experience
  • Analytical mind able to process information logically delivering value added analysis
  • Experience of working under pressures to tight deadlines
  • Good knowledge of tools to process and reconcile data, such as Excel pivot tables
  • Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
  • Strong project management and planning skills
  • Ability to write advanced SQL and analyze large data sets
  • Advanced level experience in developing business objects reports
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Independent self starter and flexible team player
  • Ability to work overtime as required including nights and weekends

6. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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5.) Corporate Finance Analyst

 

• About the Role

The Partner Sales Manager is responsible for leading Easy Solar’s partner sales activities in Sierra Leone that include payroll deduction, asset finance, B2B, and new initiatives. S/he is responsible for ensuring partner sales hits their topline revenue targets and departmental KPIs. S/he will manage strategic client relationships, seek new partnerships and opportunities, and ensure the team is fully aligned and committed to outstanding customer service.

• Responsibilities and KPIs

Payroll Deduction

• Responsible for overseeing all payroll deduction activities across the country
• Drive payroll deduction sign-ups across existing and new sales channels
• Liaise with the GoSL Accountant General’s office and Military payroll office to ensure deductions are made in line with signups on a monthly basis and new forms are submitted in a timely manner
• Review and advise on sales tools, processes and materials in order to drive efficiencies and time savings across the department
• Report monthly and quarterly on PDS activities and key performance indicators

Asset Finance

• Responsible for overseeing all asset finance activities across the country
• Drive asset finance sign-ups across existing and new sales channels
• Work closely with commercial banks and microfinance institutions to ensure excellent customer service and incentives are aligned for all parties
• Review and advise on sales tools, processes and materials in order to drive efficiencies and time savings across the department
• Report monthly and quarterly on Asset Finance activities and key performance indicators

B2B and Bulk Sales

• Responsible for ensuring all bids, RFQs, and other opportunities are responded to and sent through in timely manner
• Maintain and update CRM of all new opportunities and bids
• Manage relationships with key partners across Sierra Leone and develop/court new relationships in relation to B2B sales and other opportunities
• Report monthly and quarterly on all B2B sales activities and key performance indicators

Team Management

• Engage and manage staff performance, capabilities, and capacity development through coaching, mentoring, and inspiring
• Design and redesign partner sales SOPs and ensure team members are following processes accordingly
• Develop specific work plans and professional development for each team member within partner sales unit along with P&C department

New Initiatives

• Responsible for identifying, growing, and closing opportunities with new and existing sales channel
• End to end management of new initiatives, from research and inception through pilot and commercialization
• Present new initiatives to rest of sales team and senior management for official sign-off and feedback

KPIs

• Department Revenue & Sales Target Achievement Quarterly – 95%
• Achieve 90% signups target quarterly
• Minimize revenue (Partner Sales) loss NOT more than 0.5%
• Minimum of 2 bids wins quarterly (B2B) of at least $50,000 USD
• Commercialization of Asset Finance
• Customer resolution (Refunds, Double deductions, etc.) – 95%

• Desired Skills and Experience
• Minimum degree in Business/Management/other relevant field from reputable university
• At least 5-years’ work experience in a rapid sales growth environment
• Proven track record of hitting and exceeding targets and building partnerships
• Demonstrate problem solving capability – ability to create win-win situations while deriving desired numbers and outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, present to, and influence all organizational levels, including executives and C-level credibly and effectively
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
• Business driven, people focused, with exceptional influencing skills; Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, presentation and time-management skills
• Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environmental benefits
• Solid understanding of home solar technology is a plus

• What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company
• The opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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6.) Finance Manager

 

2. About the Corporate Finance Analyst Role

The Corporate Finance Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting the Company’s fundraising and investor relations functions.  The main job tasks will include working on transaction documents, investor reports, and financial models.  The Corporate Finance Analyst will also conduct a fair amount of research, analysis, and other duties to support these functions. The ideal candidate will have robust analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and a deep understanding of business.

This role is an exciting one; it is team-playing, forward-looking, pro-active, strategic, and international in nature. The Corporate Finance Analyst will be working closely with members of the Corporate Finance Team as well as the Senior Management Team.

 

3. General Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Support capital raising & investment efforts by:

• Drafting requisite fund-raising documentation and correspondence.
• Constructing financial models.
• Research & analysis of both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Managing the flow of information between the relevant stakeholders.
• Arranging and preparing for and participating in meetings, conference calls, and presentations.
• Periodic reporting (Financial, Environmental, Social & Governance) to various investors
• Maintaining several databases, knowledge, and staying abreast of developments affecting investors, market and industry
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

4. Required Skills & Qualification:

• University degree in finance, accounts, mathematics, business, and/or economics or in another relevant subject
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
• Good communication skills (Written, Oral & Presentations)
• Excellent financial analysis and report writing skills
• Expert use of MS Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint is a must
• Women are encouraged to apply

 

5. General Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions.
• The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial Company that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability.
• Frequent coaching and training.
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast

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7.) Financial Controller

 

2. About the Job

As we grow and scale our operations, we are looking for a Finance Manager with extensive experience in a similar role, who possesses a deep understanding of international financial accounting standards and Sierra Leonean statutory legislation and regulations.

For this role, you will be responsible for managing the preparation and consolidation of our group accounting, improving and overseeing the implementation of internal controls and compliance procedures, and supporting the Finance Director in providing insights into the financial health of the business.

You should hold a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or any related field and preferably be a Chartered Accountant. A proven track record in financial accounting according to IFRS standards and proven exposure to multinational accounting tasks paired with expertise in areas such as tax, auditing, consolidation make you the ideal candidate for this position. We are looking for team players who combine strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail to lead our finance department.

3. General Duties and Responsibilities

Managing Group Accounting and Reporting

• Improve consolidation and accounting procedures, assuring compliance of with IFRS standards
• Manage the preparation of group financial statements (yearly, quarterly, monthly) in compliance with IFRS standards including consolidation
• Prepare notes to the consolidated financials
• Lead the design and implementation of an advanced financial IT environment
• Evaluate the treatment of new or changing items and ensure proper presentation and disclosure under IFRS

Financial Controlling and Compliance

• Establish, implement and improve control procedures, advising our teams on the optimal financial structure to serve our customers
• Develop and implement policies related to financial reporting and compliance
• Ensure effective controls over financial reporting

Insights, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implement, monitor and follow-up on KPIs that allow us to measure and improve Financial Reporting, Compliance, Finance Operations, and Internal Controls
• Review and analyze financial information against the business plan to support strategic and operational decision making
• Support Finance Director in managing the preparation of the company’s budget and tracking performance on a monthly basis

4. Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• BSc./ MA degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or any related field
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar Is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in financial accounting
• Ability to develop and implement policies related to financial reporting and compliance
• Proficient in finance software (preferably QuickBooks/XERO)
• Advanced excel background
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a managerial role
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are used
• A solid understanding of financial accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all Sierra Leonean statutory legislation and regulations
• Good interpersonal, communicator and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
• Willing to work in a flexible work environment with fast evolving operations
• Able to work well under pressure

4. What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration covering a monthly salary, performance bonus and benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience and skills.
• Opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects, with a strong commitment to outstanding customer service and distributing high-quality, life-changing, environment friendly devices
• Frequent coaching and training
• Opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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8.) Internal Control/Internal Audit Manager

 

2. About the Role

We are looking for a result-driven Financial Controller to manage our organization’s accounting record keeping and financial reporting. As the Financial Controller, your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency will aid our organization in maintaining accurate and timely reports, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.

3. Responsibilities:

Accounting Record Keeping and Financial Reporting

• Preparation of financial  and management reports
• Analysis of financial data
• Oversight and preparation of  financial statements (income, balance sheet & cash flow statements)
• Managing financial transactions
• Streamlining accounting functions and operations
• Revenue calculation and recognition on a monthly basis
• Ensure that analysis for all relevant trial balance accounts are done in accordance with month-end closing
• Review of the monthly General Ledger reconciliations and investigate variances
• Inventory control and management
• Management and supervision of Finance staff
• Liaise with other Finance teams in other countries (OpCo’s)

Financial Controlling and Compliance

• Establish, implement, monitor and Improve internal control procedures,
• Advise the teams on the optimal financial structure to serve our customers
• Develop and implement policies related to financial reporting and compliance
• Ensure effective controls over financial reporting
• Stand as point of contact for tax consultants and external auditors

Other Responsibilities

• Participating in budgeting process
• Coordinating External audit processes
• Train staff on business finance principles
• Promote regulatory compliance, and drive income generation
• Provides information to other departments, staff, and individuals within the company regarding their financial needs and position;

4. Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Professional qualification such as ACCA/CPA or similar qualifications required
• Proven experience in finance management
• At least 5-7 years experience in the same field in a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles in theory and application
• Proficiency in accounting software specifically Xero, Quickbooks and Odoo
• Analytical skills
• Ability to manage the complexities and prioritize assignments
• Should have the ability of paying attention to details with a high level of accuracy
• Must have effective planning skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

5. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast

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9.) Data and Business Intelligence Lead

 

About the Role

 

The Internal Control/Internal Audit Manager is responsible for data gathering, measurement and analysis of financial, operational, strategic and regulatory compliance risk in the organization in order to assess and ensure timely reporting of all issues noted for the Head of Internal Control’s consideration.

 

General Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Oversee controls testing for design and operating effectiveness of controls embedded within the processes.
• Work with staff to ensure enforcement of policies and procedures and compliance with the regulatory requirements.
• Execute schedules control reviews with a view to provide assurance on adequacy of controls and document report findings
• Focus on continual process improvement, and rationalization of control measures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of operations and realization of cost savings opportunities
• Perform review of segregation of duties at role level and report findings
• Monitor risk limits/appetite within agreed business operations and processes
• Develop monthly, weekly end to end audit and assurance around the stocks, receivables, and cash
• Maintain an updated risk control matrix for the entire business processes identified and provide risk graduation based on management risk appetite
• Assist the business in building standards across each business processes in line with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Develop monthly, weekly and, where appropriate, daily reports for each function that provides functional heads with the quantitative measures identified with respect to risk exposure and control compliance.
• Assess processes and strategies in place to mitigate risks, identify new ways to further enhance the risk mitigation plans and improve the overall risk return profile

Key Performance Indicators

• Effectiveness of internal control mechanisms.
• Number of fraud/irregularities/sharp practices detected/prevented and undetected.
• Quality of control recommendations/improvements.
• Standardization of control practices and procedures organization-wide.
• Timely and accurate rendition of relevant departmental and management reports.

Experience, Skills and Competencies

 

• Understanding of standard processes, regulatory standards, practices and frameworks as applicable to a telecommunication service business and organization
• Knowledge of different financial operational processes and procedures required to deliver an efficient insight into transactional reporting process
• Understanding of risk and control standards (COSO, IFRS, IIA, etc.) and its applicability in designing an effective business and transformation process
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of risk and controls implementation standards in major business process cycle
• Excellent written and communication skills with deep tact for analysis and proactive business intelligence
• Good leadership/supervisory and people management skills.
• Good communication (oral & written), negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

 

Minimum qualification:

• Minimum of a second class or its equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any other relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CRISC, CISA, etc.).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in a similar role

 

What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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10.) Junior Data Analyst

 

About The Role

We are looking for a savvy Head of Data and Business Intelligence professional with 5+ years of experience with a strong engineering background to join our growing tech team. The ideal candidate’s role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of organisational reporting and analytics and is also responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading reports, dashboards, cubes and data warehouse. The hire will be responsible for expanding and optimising our data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimising data flow and collection for cross functional teams.

The Head of Data and BI will support our software developers and data analysts on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects. They must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple teams, systems and products. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of optimising or even re-designing our company’s data architecture to support our next generation of products and data initiatives.

General Duties & Responsibilities

1. Data analysis and BI

• Conduct research for industry and business questions
• Use large data sets to address business issues
• Deploy sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning and statistical methods
• Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modelling
• Find hidden patterns using data
• Use data to discover tasks that can be automated

2. Data engineering

• Develop, construct, test and maintain architectures
• Strong Engineering background, Big data, ETL tools
• Building and maintaining Data Warehouses/Centralised databases and data modelling
• Building data pipelines
• Align architecture with business requirements
• Data acquisition
• Develop data set processes
• Python, Nodejs, AWS, GCP, serverless functions, distributed systems
• SQL and NoSQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB)
• Data streaming tools (Kafka, Spark, Pub/Sub, Storm)
• Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• A unique opportunity to expand energy access & financial inclusion at scale in West Africa
• A secure position in a rapidly growing company with a young, dynamic and motivated team
• The opportunity to develop new solutions and concepts to support a growing retail and asset financing business
• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts
• Relocation package
• A return-trip ticket to home per year
• International medical insurance

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11.) Content Writer

 

The Position

Easy Solar is seeking a Junior Data Analyst who will be responsible for providing support to a fast-paced analytics department. The ideal data analyst candidate is curious, creative, highly numerate, and tackles real-world problems using quantitative models. Responsibilities will include complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and translation of insights into business cases or presentations. Analysts will work on a mix of team-oriented and self-directed tasks.

The Role:

• Analyze and identify business challenges and opportunities, and solve for them using fact based analysis to make strategic and tactical recommendations
• Perform product level modeling/analytics to assist product and pricing strategies for various EasySolar products
• Prepare and present dashboards for management team highlighting key findings and takeaways
• Perform credit analysis of existing customers based on historical behavior, creating models, and testing hypotheses using rigorous monitoring and analysis

Are You A Fit? :

• Strong logical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Experience with at least one statistical package (R, STATA, SAS, etc.)
• Have good SQL skills
• Have good skills with at least one programming language preferred (Python, Nodejs)
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in an analytical discipline, preferably in Math, Statistics, Computer Science. Or equivalent proven experience.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• A unique opportunity to expand energy access & financial inclusion at scale in West Africa
• A secure position in a rapidly growing company with a young, dynamic and motivated team
• The opportunity to develop new solutions and concepts to support a growing retail and asset financing business
•  A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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12.) Group Learning and Development Manager

 

2. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Content Writer to create content for blogs, press releases, product descriptions, print collateral, social media, and the company website. The Content Writer’s responsibilities include evaluating analytics to adjust content as needed, regularly updating the company’s website, and promoting the company blog by pitching articles to various third-party platforms. You should also be able to follow editorial guidelines when creating content.

To be successful as a Content Writer, you should keep abreast of the latest SEO techniques. Ultimately, a top-performing Content Writer should be able to contribute to the development of strategies that will increase reader engagement.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth research on industry-related topics, to develop original content
• Develop content for online channels: blogs, press releases, social media, website
• Develop content for offline channels:  product descriptions, company brochures, external presentations
• Assist the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns
• Proofread content for errors and inconsistencies
• Edit and polish up existing content to improve readability
• Conduct keyword research and use SEO best practices to increase website traffic
• Create compelling headlines and body copy to capture the target audience’s attention
• Identify customers’ needs and recommend new content to address gaps in the company’s current content

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field. or any related field is preferred
• Proven content writing or copy writing experience
• A portfolio of published articles

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to thrive in both reactive and proactive environments
• Consistent professional attitude and behavior
• Ability to work well within a team
• Attention to details with good organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative
• Good decision-making skills,  project management skills and problem-solving skills

 

Please submit relevant work samples alongside your resume when applying.

5. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

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13.) Technician – Solar/Electrical

 

2. About The Role

Easy Solar is a young and innovative, fast-growth company. To keep up with its growth needs, the company is investing massively in learning and development initiatives for its employees. As the Group Learning and Development Manager, you will coordinate those efforts across all of our countries of operation. You will be responsible to develop, test and implement learning and development programs to ensure talents are developed to their full potential. As part of this, you will lead the design and roll-out of the Easy Solar Academy, an ambitious L&D program aimed at providing the required training to Easy Solar employees across the board.

It is a challenging role and you will be responsible for creating, designing, and delivering employee training plans for the company.

3. General Responsibilities

a) Training and Development

• Developing and implementing learning strategies and programs
• Designing e-learning courses, career plans, workshops and more
• Maintaining budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants
• Create and execute learning strategies and programs
• Evaluate individual and organisational development needs
• Implement various learning methods company-wide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)
• Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops and other training
• Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
• Help managers develop their team members through their career path
• Track budgets and negotiate contracts
• In collaboration with Group Head of P & C, hire and oversee training and L&D Specialists
• Directs the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance
• Designs and develops HR training programs for management and employees.
• Develops learning activities, audio-visual materials, instructor guides and lesson plans.
• Reviews evaluations of training courses, objectives, and accomplishments.
• Makes assessments of effectiveness of training in terms of employee accomplishments and performance.
• Trains employees on HR and Company-wide policies, practices and procedures. Presents course materials.
• Consults with management on performance, organisational and leadership matters. Conducts needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall company performance
• Designs, develops, coordinates, implements, delivers and evaluates training programs that support organisation objectives and are aligned with the organisation’s business plan.
• Create organisational charts and define each position’s responsibility
• Job rotation
• Conduct on the job training as and when necessary
• Plan/facilitate training and development events
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organisation

b) Mentoring and Coaching

• Develops and cascade a robust mentoring and coaching plan based on consultations with the various departments

c) Talent Management

• Contribute to the design and implementation of career development strategies, tools and resources

• Propose approaches, ideas and business insight to Management to increase the effectiveness, reach and visibility of career programs and help the organisation respond to career and talent-related opportunities and demands

• Manage components of the Career Portfolio by prioritising and coordinating the work of others within and across teams; collect and summarise information and use insights to inform decisions.

• Keep informed of industry best practices and trends in the career space, continually assessing where we can tap into subject matter experts and make improvements.
• Identify the talents in the Company and develop an Easy Solar Talent pool
• Discuss Career path options with high potential employees.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract diverse candidates to all areas of the business
• To organise and prepare for talent reviews, follow up and implementation of development initiatives

d) Succession Planning

• Identify potential high-risk jobs and their successors and the minus 1s for Group heads
• Ensure the transfer of skills/knowledge from expats to locals in the stipulated time agreed.
• Develop and cascade a robust succession plan

e) Graduate Programmes/Internships

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective and current students regarding graduate program/internship and the universities
• Provides administrative support to both the Graduate and internship programs
• Develop and cascade a robust graduate and Internship program for Easy Solar.

f) Easy Solar Academy

• Develop and lead the launch of Easy Solar Academy
• Ensure the development of learning portal
• Ensure that all course materials uploaded on the portal are appropriate.
• Provide reports to GHP&C on learning and development across the group

4. Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• High ethical standards and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• Business awareness/knowledge
• Excellent planning, coordination and follow up skills

• Ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines with minimal support
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Counselling skills

 

5. Educational Qualification and Experience

• Proven experience as an L&D Manager, Training Manager or similar
• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices
• Experience in project management and budgeting
• Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen
• Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors
• Professional certification (e.g. CPLP or CIPD) is a plus
• Degree in Human Resource Management, BSc/BA in Business, Psychology or a related field, Bachelor’s degree in training and development or organizational development or other relevant qualification
• Three years of training experience, and at least one year of management experience.
• Experience designing and implementing effective training and development programs
• Knowledge of employee engagement drivers and strategies
• High degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality
• Minimum of 4 years experience, with at least 2 in an HR generalist role supporting recruitment, employee relations, training and development
• MBA preferred or relevant qualification

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14.) Assistant Technician (Solar/Electrical)

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Technician-Solar/Electrical shall be primarily responsible for supporting the Company’s Power Solutions team. The main tasks shall include assembling, installing, and maintaining solar panel systems on rooftops or other structures.

 

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Primary responsibilities to perform project installations include:

• Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment
• Assembly of mounting hardware
• Attic work in homes and businesses to verify the structural attachment
• Working on residential and commercial rooftops as well as installing ground-mounted systems
• Pulling inventory for specific projects
• Following the layout of solar modules
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, methodology, and safety
• Perform servicing & maintenance of PV system as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATION

Knowledge and skill requirements include:

• Diploma in electrical engineering
• 5 years of experience electrical installation in home and office wiring.
• Basic understanding/experience with electrical wiring of AC and DC systems is preferred
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• Experience with all types of hand-held and power tools
• Team player who listens, learns, and actively communicates
• Visual thinker good at problem solving and implementing ideas
• Desire to learn and master all aspects of installing solar PV systems!
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Women are encouraged to apply

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions.
• The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial Company that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability.
• Frequent coaching and training.
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast

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15.) Sales Analyst

 

2. About the Sales Analyst Role

Easy Solar is looking for a Sales Analyst to join our team. The Sales Analyst will report to the Head of Sales will be responsible for compiling and analyzing sales and market data and providing valuable feedback and actionable insights to guide our promotional and sales activities.

 

To be successful as a Sales Analyst you should be able to analyze large amounts of data, accurately project sales trends, identify sales opportunities, and provide practical guidance to optimize sales strategies and increase market share.

 

3. General Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting sales data.
• Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity, customer, and market trends.
• Providing actionable insights to guide the sales and marketing teams.
• Contributing to the development of sales plans and objectives
• Monitoring and evaluating sales performance.
• Forecasting demand, revenue, and expenses.
• Determining sales potential and making recommendations.

 

4. Required Skills & Qualification

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Experience in sales & marketing analysis.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Projection and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Women are encouraged to apply

5. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone’s most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices, and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast

APPLY

 

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16.) Sales Support Officer

 

2. About the Role

Easy Solar operates a large network of shops and agents across the country which collects cash payments from their customers. It is key to our operations to ensure that the cash collected by this distribution network is sent back to HQ in a timely manner, agents’ cash balances are properly monitored, and the team in charge of doing so is managed effectively. The Sales Support Officer will play a vital role in ensuring the company maintains proper collection rates and does so in an efficient manner. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by his or her supervisor.

3. Responsibilities & KPIs

A. Sales Support: Responsibilities

• End to End Management (planning, process creations, and implementation) of Cash/Mobile Money collections daily/weekly or as needed from Easy Solar Agents and Shops
• Identify opportunities and strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of collections process through Mobile Money or other means
• Management and daily upkeep of “Live” Agent Commission Platform (AMT)

 Duties: Daily/Weekly

• Resolve all issues raised through support comms (Whatsapp, 3cx, vtiger, other)
• Confirm, then record all failed Mobile money payments for further deduction
• Ensure weekly sales report is sent and received by all sales team
• Update all agents who are eligible for rewards and prepare report

Duties: Monthly

• Prepare Monthly report on All agents and Shops Collection status
• Prepare Monthly report on All agents Monthly expense and send to finance department
• Prepare sales team bonuses (Sales Supervisors, Territory managers) send to fiance
• Ensure All Shops Brand Ambassadors are paid monthly by coordinating and liaising with the support team members
• Prepare Monthly report on top performing sales agents and shops

 

B. Operation/Communication/Analysis: Responsibilities 

• Regular communication with Field Staff and Customer Care Teams on responding to commission, agent balance, and agent queries and other on a regular basis
• Regular updates to Easy Solar official WhatsApp Groups on daily basis with reporting on remittance updates and collection trends
• Weekly reports to HOS on analysis, trends, feedback from Easy Solar Agents and various departments on agent remittances, collection rates, commission deductions, etc.
• Attend and participate in bimonthly agent training and on-boarding sessions of new agents

Duties:Daily/Weekly

• Attend to the Field Sales team through various support comms (whats app, 3cx, other), provide support and resolve all issues.
• Ensure all tickets raised by the Agent support officer are resolved and close to satisfaction
• Liaise with shop support team and resolve all Brand ambassadors inquiries

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Deliver within the Collection Targets (Monthly and Quarterly) set by SMT
• Attention to detail and zero leakage of collection and deduction amongst agents or shops
• 100% satisfaction and response rate to Easy Solar Sales Agents and Shop staffs
• Zero leakage of Collection or stock amongst Sales Agent and Shops in assigned territory

5. Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in (preferably a banking/accounting degree or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years of microfinance/loan recovery experience or related experience
• Knowledge of proper and ethical debt collection techniques
• Fluency in English and Krio; local language skills are desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in spreadsheet and database applications
• Strong customer service orientation
• Willingness to travel regularly

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

6. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has  a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing  devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable  energy enthusiasts

APPLY

 

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17.) Planning Manager

 

2. About the Role

An exciting opportunity to build and run a Sales & Operations Planning process, with a planning organization to support it, for a fast-growing, multi-country business in West Africa. The role will require building people, processes and systems capabilities in a challenging, but quickly developing, environment and has the potential to be one of the largest supply chain roles in the territory. lead, train and motivate a multi-country supply chain. Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the ideal candidate will have a very strong supply chain background, a genuine interest in working for a social enterprise that combines social impact and financial performance, and an exceptional ability to team.

3. General Duties and Responsibilities

• Team building – Identify, recruit and develop Planning Team to cover Demand and Supply Planning across the business
• Team management – Providing leadership, direction and management of the Planning Team in Sierra Leone and Liberia
• Demand Planning – Working closely with Sales to implement robust Demand Planning processes. Standardising dis-aggregation and forecasting methods and procedures. Introducing Demand Risks & Opportunities
• Supply Planning – Working closely with Procurement to implement robust Supply Planning processes. Creating a clear view of supply lead-times and stock policies. Implementing Supply Risks & Opportunities
• Replenishment – Working closely with Logistics to implement replenishment policies to govern stock movement around the in-country network
• Sales & Operations Planning – Work with Head of Supply Chain and Finance function to introduce a robust monthly S&OP process
• Reporting – Establish a set of Supply Chain KPI and dashboards

4. Required Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a Supply Chain related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ supply chain experience, preferably with Demand and Supply related roles
• Demonstrating a sense of urgency is essential as this position requires a hands-on, problem solving, multitasking team member who has a strong understanding of planning, customer service and supply chain in general
• Ability to design, communicate and implement processes
• Ability to clearly communicate and present data, analysis and recommendations at all levels
• Ability to build strong relationships with, and influence other supply chain functions.
• Can present the inconvenient, brutally honest, truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Strong analytical skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• High integrity, a strong worth ethic, and be a self-starter as well as have the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Demonstrate the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives

5. What We Offer

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life- changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

APPLY

 

Position Overview

The Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) is a “think, do, replicate” tank that investigates digital transformation best practice at the national, regional and global level. We combine practical research with evidence-based advocacy to identify which digital efforts work, package them as reusable solutions, and encourage their use. DIAL is funded through a collaboration among the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCDO) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and hosted within the UN Foundation in Washington, D.C.

DIAL seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result-oriented, and experienced professional who will lead the Sierra Leone country project aimed at accelerating National Digital Transformation efforts in the country. This dynamic position requires a proactive, solution oriented, articulate, strategic thinker, to spearhead DIAL’s strategic and operational engagement in Sierra Leone and be the technical lead for DIAL’s Africa program. The Senior Country Manager/Senior Technical lead is responsible for leading and driving country projects and will provide strategic guidance and technical support to DIAL’s Africa team in shaping and developing Digital Public Infrastructure for public service delivery. It is a multi-faceted role focused on strategy and partnerships, project management, technical oversight and MEL while ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery. It will require the Senior Country Manager to be well informed about national and international development priorities in Digital Transformation and steer the sectors in response to these priorities. The Senior Country Manager will need to provide strong hands-on guidance and management at all levels to enable DIAL and country partners to achieve key targets and strengthen shared value delivery. The Senior Country Manager will also be the face of DIAL in the country and ensure its positive brand and visibility. This role offers the successful candidate an exciting position in a rapidly evolving and unpredictable political and economic environment.

This position is based in Sierra Leone.

Essential Functions

Government Engagement

• Provide direction and lead all of DIAL’s interaction with key government officials, policy makers, public influencers and regulators in Sierra Leone and serve as the day-to-day liaison with government counterparts.
• Ensure that DIAL’s strategic country objectives are aligned with Government needs and priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective long-term relations with government MDAs at leadership and technical levels.
• Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in order to make timely interventions to inform country strategy.
• Link regularly with relevant focal points in Government to maintain constructive working relations and ensure smooth implementation of respective projects.
• Point of contact for DIAL’s delivery partners and consultants in Sierra Leone. Ensure that there is constant alignment between the government and technical support teams and support organization of workshops, interviews and technical working groups as needed.
• Represent DIAL in country meetings and other forums, and ensure accurate and timely documentation (minutes etc.)

Technical Leadership

• Responsible for the strategic technical leadership to DIAL country implementation team to ensure technical integrity and quality assurance for all DIAL country implementations
• Serve as the technical liaison between DIAL and partner governments to ensure a country led approach to government enterprise architecture delivery.
• Establish, adapt and adopt best practices and lessons learned from different countries that could be implemented in the roll-out of Digital Public Infrastructure in a resource-constrained environment.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to the Government of Sierra Leone in the adoption, deployment, and scaling of digital government services through the digital building blocks approach.
• Ensure the respective business, application, data and technology perspectives are in line with country governments’ technology and governance strategies, policies and standards.
• Serve as technical resource for GovStack project teams to identify and execute different programmatic activities and products that advance the host countries’ goals and priorities.
• Serve as subject matter expert for country implementation work through presentations in external forums.

Project Management

• Co-design and maintain country workplan with the integrated DIAL team and delivery partners.
• Responsible for the success of the country project delivery against workplan in accordance with set milestones in the contracts and communicate accordingly on progress and risks.
• On-going management of in-country projects. This may include organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, conducting desk-based landscaping research, managing relationships across a range of stakeholders.

Business Development

• Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders in Sierra Leone in order to identify and catalyze strategic opportunities to develop and support initiatives that align with the DIAL’s core objectives.
• Responsible for identifying new national business opportunities and work with DIAL business development team in the successful development of concept notes and tactical approach plans.
• Technical lead in developing compelling proposals and presentations for prospective new partners and donors.
• Integrates secondary research into DIAL’s learning agenda by supporting the production of high-quality and professional publications, toolkits and blogs which capture lessons and insights regarding country engagement and learnings.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL). Work with DIAL MEL team to support country partners to lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to track their digital transformation journey, including development of a Theory of Change and routine MEL data collection.
• Contribute to reporting against the DIAL Results Framework and evidence to support DIAL-wide learning agenda.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in computer science software engineering or other field related to technology-focused international development. Certification in Enterprise Architecture. TOGAF preferred.
• 7-10 years’ experience in international development, preferably at strategic level, with a focus on technology-centric development programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of trends in National Digital Transformation and Digital Economy in Africa.
• Strong demonstrable experience and expertise in systems architecture blueprints, strategy development and enterprise solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and individually with an ability to manage uncertainty.
• Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders and driving results in multi stakeholder’s environment.
• Experience working or consulting in developing and emerging economies and is sensitive to a diverse range of cultural and regional norms, applying a tactful and open-minded approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and positioning skills at multiple levels with the ability to manage relationships with federal and local government officials.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Ascribe to DIAL’s values of Commitment, Collaboration, Empowerment, Courage and Thoughtful Action.

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) ACCOUNTS OFFICER
2.) SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
3.) TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) ACCOUNTS OFFICER

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

ACCOUNTS OFFICER

 

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

 

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

 

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

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

 

Accountability:

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting an Accounts Officer who should ensure that income, expenditures and property of the Technical and Vocational Centre are well accounted. He/she is also responsible for the keeping of proper and updated accounts of all financial and property transactions of the Tech/Voc.

 

Maintain accounting documents and records and ensuring daily batching in Accounting software.

 

S/he is to work with vendors, customers, and colleagues to resolve inquiries and issues.

You are required to assist with processing of sales invoices, debtors’ statements and cash receipts on the total accounts package.

 

Under the supervision of the Finance and Controlling Manager s/he shall help secures financial information by completing database backups.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor is Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
• Must have a Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience in the field.
• Proven experience to facilitate a smooth audit process and work efficiently with external auditors
• Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel and computerized accounting packages
• Team player; should possess strong commitment to team dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and professional approach: fast learner, highly organized, commitment to deadlines, results focused, strong analytical skills, and independent/self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills coupled with high level of integrity.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

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

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

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2.) SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

 

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

 

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

 

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

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

 

 

Accountability:

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a Secretary/ Administrative Officer, to provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to ensure services are provided in an effective and efficient manner:

 

The Administrative Secretary would be responsible to provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the office.

 

Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls.

 

He/she should be able to manage the general filing system and file all correspondence.

 

With support from the logistics team maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical / professional Diploma in Business Administration/Secretarial Studies.
• Must have 1 – 2 years’ experience in office procedures and management.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
• Must have knowledge on Child Protection and Child’s Rights Issues.
• Having an excellent knowledge and understanding of the aims and understanding of the SOS Ideals, Vision, Mission and Values is an asset.
• Must have a high level of integrity and excellent financial management skills
• Must have leadership qualities with a positive approach to work under pressure and be prepared to work if necessary, outside the normal working hours.
• Excellent supervisory, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing his/her duties as secretary.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

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

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

 

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3.) TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

 

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

 

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

 

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

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

 

 

Accountability:

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a motivated Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Technical and Vocational Institute Coordinator to assume overall responsibility of running of the Technical and Vocational College.

 

He/she should ensure that SOS Children’s Villages Education policies are adhered to within the Institute.

 

The Technical and Vocational Institute Coordinator is responsible to manage link between the Tech/Voc., relevant government line Ministries, NCTVA and TVET.

 

Implementation of SOS education, NTCVA and TVET policy and maintenance of effective daily running of the institution.

 

Preparation and implementation of budget in liaison with the Institution’s Accountant.

Responsible the authorizing the institution’s expenditures, distribution of resources, checking of inventories- equipment/textbooks/resources.

 

Preparation of all required reports for National Office and as requested by the National Education and Gender Coordinator, National Program Development Manager and the Deputy National Director.

 

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Management.
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar role, or senior teacher, Head of Department or lecturer in a Senior Secondary School or Higher Learning Institutions.
• Excellent supervisory, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrable commitment to work, dedication and allegiance to the SOS association, staff, students and parents.
• Leadership qualities with a positive approach to work and prepared to work outside normal hours (as per conditions of service).
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent  written and  oral communication in English is required.
• Experience working with venerable young people and families

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

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

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

Job Description

 

Signature-Connect (SL) Limited is a new and fast growing Internet Service Provider ready to compete for top spot in the industry. We are searching out for a motivated and skilled Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Position: Chief Technology Officer

Retort to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Supervisees: Technology Officers / IT Technicians

Contract: One year with possible extension

 

 

Job Profile:

• The CTO shall be responsible for all technical activities for this growing infrastructure based telecom operator and data center service provider.
• Responsibilities will include directing all new service development, network planning and engineering and implementation/build-out, operations management, network and service performance assurance, managing the ICT portfolio in line with business requirements and overall support of business development activities on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities:
Specifically, the CTO responsibilities shall include:

• Oversee all technology aspects of the company.
• Direct the teams in new product and service development, Network Planning, Engineering and Implementation, including infrastructure build out to new regions and service delivery to customer locations, Solutions Development to address a growing set of connectivity and data center service needs, Business development and Technical Sales support and Operations including managing the delivery of end-to-end services over the organization’s network, terrestrial in several locations, IP/MPLS footprint, partner networks and data center with technology.
• Establish the company’s technology roadmap in line with market needs and global technology trends, assist in development of the business plan and lead all aspects of its implementation.
• Work with other department heads, especially Sales and Marketing to plan and advise on technologies and services to meet evolving market needs that enhance revenue.
• Roll out new connectivity and data center services and deploy effective resources to support in company and by leading Corporate customers.
• Build relationships with customers and partners that result in superior solutions and deeper loyalty and adoption of the company’s solutions.
• Ensure standard network and data center operations and management to deliver the required service levels to customers.
• Ensure overall network security, reliability and resilience and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage supplier business relationships and/or partnerships across the operating locations to sustain and grow the company’s business.
• Direct the IT team and ensure alignment of IT with overall business requirements.
• Lead the company’s continued investment in infrastructure to drive growth including future domestic and network builds and evolution of network and data center services, capacity planning and optimization taking into account technology trends
• Actively manage the department’s budget and ensure effective use of the company’s resources on technology investments to grow the business.
• Grow the capacity of the company’s technical staff to lead the technology services
• Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fiber optic systems in businesses, homes, and other organizations and ensure that they are working properly.
• Measuring the signal strength and internet connections to ensure that there is adequate performance.
• Creating sensors and performing inspections to make sure that the fiber optic systems do not have defects that could undermine performance.
• Conducting regular inspections of the systems with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections.
• Performing premises cabling and running fiber optic cables.
• Determining solutions to any problems and issues that could prevent the fiber optic systems from performing optimally.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or Management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in ICT or Telecommunications industry in management with at least 5 years with an infrastructure based service provider.
• Minimum of 5 years strategic management experience.
• Experience with the design, deployment and operations of physical network infrastructure including fiber optic networks, preferably optical network solutions and microwave technologies.
• Experience deploying and managing services delivered via network solutions using SDH, IP, Ethernet and MPLS Technologies.
• Experienced manager with ability to develop middle level technical management.
• Strong technical and network engineering and operations skills.
• Extensive experience of Business & Operational Support Systems (BSS/OSS) and IT Applications (CRM/ERP).
• Proven experience of managing budgets against specific commercial objectives.
• Ability to lead technology evolution of the company to address market opportunities with new service offerings.
• Ability to deliver network features and enhancements on time and on budget.
• Ability to effectively communicate, inspire and motivate all levels of staff to achieve business objectives.

 

How to apply:

Applicants should send their CV, copies of certificates and cover letter to: recruitment@signature-connect.com not later than 4 pm on Friday September 15, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be will be invited for interview.

 

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Lomtibul Construction Company is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Marketers (x2)
2.) Civil Engineers (x2)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Marketers (x2)

 

Position:         Marketers (2)

Report To:      Managing Director

Location:        Freetown

Salary: Attractive

Probation:      Three (3) Months

 

DUTIES

• Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence
• Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth
• Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses
• Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Managing Director

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as marketing officer or similar role
• Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Creativity and commercial awareness
• A team player with a customer-oriented approach

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma/Certificate/ WASSCE

Candidate must have at least two (2) years working experience.

 

To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address: lomtibulconstruction.sl@gmail.com or Lomtibul Construction (SL) Ltd Head Office, 35 Wellington Street, Freetown

 

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2.) Civil Engineers (x2)

 

Position:         Civil Engineers (2)

Report To:      Managing Director

Location:        Freetown

Salary: Attractive

Probation:      Three (3) Months

 

DUTIES:

• Prepare BOQ’s for all construction work on behalf of the company
• Supervise all construction work
• Ensure all technical specifications are adhered to
• Manage the day to day operations on site
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Interpret all technical drawings/monthly schedule
• Ensure all safety measures are adhered to on site especially during working hours
• Ensure quality materials are used
• Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications
• Assess potential risks, materials and costs
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
• Oversee and mentor staff and liaise with a variety stakeholders
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required
• Any other assignment as may be determined by the Managing Director

 

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with at least three (3) years of professional working experience.
• Proven working experience in civil engineering
• Project management and supervision skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.

 

To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address: lomtibulconstruction.sl@gmail.com or Lomtibul Construction (SL) Ltd Head Office, 35 Wellington Street, Freetown.

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Corus International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor
2.) Director of Finance and Administration
3.) Technical Director
4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor
5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor
6.) Malaria Advisor
7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor

 

Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the FP/RH Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project in the areas of family planning and reproductive health. S/he will implement and oversee reproductive health activities which aim to strengthen the availability and use of family planning. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The FP/RH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of FP/RH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of FP/RH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of FP/RH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and FP/RH interventions
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings
• Monitor FP/RH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in FP/RH
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, nutrition, or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing FP/RH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve FP/RH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in FP/RH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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2.) Director of Finance and Administration

 

Director of Finance and Administration – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the DFA will manage the finance activities of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; and ensure that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place in compliance with USAID policies and procedures to meet generally recognized accounting standards. S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; forecasting; budgeting; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the COP, Country Financial Officer, and IMA Headquarters in the development of program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with USAID rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Develop program budgets; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training and capacity development; oversee staff recruitment.
• Ensure continual review of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to HQ and USAID as required.
• Ensure that sub-recipients, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with IMA and USAID policies and regulations.
• Support and monitor local partners and sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance; contribute to capacity building of local partners in administration and financial management.
• Oversee all program human resources management, policies, and procedures; oversee local staff recruitment processes, including participating in interviews (as needed) and salary negotiations, and in preparing employment contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; additional accounting certification preferred, e.g., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management experience on large, complex, donor-funded international development projects, including financial and accounting systems development, financial monitoring, budget development, procurement, operations and logistics, IT, and HR management and administration.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams. Experience strengthening the organizational capacity of host country institutions is strongly preferred but not required.
• Substantial experience in financial management of consortia of local implementing partners
• Extensive experience in financial management of USAID-funded projects of similar scope and size (cooperative agreements and/or contracts); strong understanding of USG compliance rules and regulations (including FAR and AIDAR acquisition regulations) and Cost Accounting Standards; demonstrated experience with USAID/USG financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing project operations, procurement, and logistics; extensive experience in the development and management of large project budgets.
• Experience overseeing management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.
• Experience working in Sierra Leone highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial accounting software, including USAID financial dashboards (DATIM, DevResults, etc.) and related financial management software and applications; high degree of proficiency in relevant software packages such as Adobe, MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, versatility, and integrity; excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills; demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Professional level fluency in English, both oral and written.

IMA/Corus International is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, Corus makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify Corus’s Human Resources department.

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3.) Technical Director

 

Technical Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Technical Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the Technical Director will provide technical leadership and oversight for the project. They will oversee and ensure the technical and methodological soundness of all project activities and alignment with project objectives and benchmarks. In collaboration with project team and consortium partners, the Technical Director will support the design and implementation of service delivery strategies based on evidenced based approaches. They will support the project’s technical specialists and ensure they are working in a coordinated, rational, and integrated way in pursuit of project deliverables. They will work closely with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to set priorities. S/he also will provide methodological support and facilitation in the design, content development/adaptation, and delivery of effective learning strategies to positively impact performance. Finally, s/he also will lead the team in synthesizing learning from the project for dissemination of results.

The Technical Director will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Party to ensure strategic program direction and the provision of high-quality technical assistance.
• Provide technical and program oversight and supervision in the design and day-to-day management of activities, coordinating implementation of activities, and including ensuring that necessary project planning, development, resource availability, procurement, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
• Work with MoHS subnational personnel to create action plans for implementation of project activities and tools for monitoring performance; to refine policies and accountability tools for health systems; and to advise on human resources allocation, training, and deployment.
• Work collaboratively with the project team and headquarters staff to ensure proper technical reporting, spending, and compliance.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
• Collaborate closely with project partners and USAID to refine and adjust technical approaches and annual work plans. Manage technical contributions of partners, including defining scopes of work and reviewing and collating partner data and achievements.
• Provide inputs on systems indicators relevant to project performance and work closely with the M&E Director to track project indicators, and performance outputs and outcomes
• Liaise and coordinate with MOH, professional associations, and technical working groups to devise strategies, policies, and approaches for improving health functions.
• Represent the project at external technical events, including conferences, webinars, etc.
• Coordinate with project communication staff to document successes, lessons learned, challenges in implementation, best practices and milestones.
• Support the development of quarterly and annual reports for the donor, as well as other reporting requirements as requested.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the public health sector, or in program management for international development projects, including field experience with large, complex, and integrated public health projects in developing countries. Experience in Sierra Leone is preferable.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple areas of global health, including, but not limited to, MNCAH, FP/RH, malaria and social and behavior change.
• Working knowledge of and prior experience with USAID awards.
• Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork.
• Strong presentation, reporting, and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Leadership capacity and experience supervising teams of diverse staff, with the ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect..
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.

IMA/Corus International is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, Corus makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify Corus’s Human Resources department.

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4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

 

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the SBCC Advisor will work closely with the consortium partners and county/sub-county level Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to roll out a robust Information Education Communication (IEC) and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategy utilizing a variety of platforms, including mass and digital media, to promote adoption of improved health practices. They will be responsible for developing and supporting project staff and partners on contextually appropriate gender-responsive social and behavior change approaches and activities.

The SBCC Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Lead the implementation of the project’s Information education communication (IEC) and SBCC activities.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, design communication and messaging content.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, conduct training of community health workers (CHWs) and religious and traditional leaders to co-design and disseminate messages and engage communities.
• Provide input into technical strategies, workplans, guidelines, and other documents to ensure SBCC is appropriately incorporated, with particular focus on contextually appropriate gender responsive approaches to all activities
• Routinely monitor SBCC activities , impact, and indicators and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with MOHS sub-county level personnel to ensure coordinated communications activities at the community level.
• In coordination with partners, review punctual SBCC data and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct focus groups and/or other qualitative methods to develop SBCC approaches in collaboration with consortium partners; design and pre-test communication activities and messaging content as appropriate.
• Work with the MEL team to develop appropriate SBCC indicators and monitoring and evaluation approaches as necessary.
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, communications, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in developing and implementing behavioral change communications strategies, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services, including FP/RH and MNCAH services.
• Ability to lead SBC analyses and recommend appropriate messaging for a wide variety of health interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Demonstrated record of working with ministries of health and community-level stakeholders.
• Experience using digital technologies for message dissemination
• Experience working in complex environments, including a demonstrated ability to motivate teams to work constructively under pressure and to respond resourcefully when challenges arise.
• Advanced cross-cultural sensitivity, including experience working and communicating with professional and support staff in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment; ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor

 

Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project’s MNCAH interventions. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The MNCAH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of MNCAH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of MNCAH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of MNCAH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) in policy development and maternal health interventions.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in hard to reach settings.
• Monitor MNCAH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in MNCAH.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing integrated MNCAH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve MNCAH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in MNCAH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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6.) Malaria Advisor

 

Malaria Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Malaria Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Malaria Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project on malaria-related activities. S/he will ensure malaria awareness, prevention and treatment interventions are programmed in conjunction with MNCAH activities.

The Malaria Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Provide technical leadership for malaria related activities within the wider project, including diagnosis, and treatment, overseeing facility- and community-based, integrated service delivery strategies. Specifically, support innovative ways of integrating malaria activities into existing facility and community health programs and provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of malaria services.
• Support key malaria intervention areas including distribution of and use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) (including continuous distribution and innovative distribution strategies), intermittent preventative treatment for pregnant women, vector control, and integrated case management of severely ill children and pregnant women.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and malaria interventions as requested.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings.
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, monitor malaria activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained.
• Provide regular reports to the Technical Director and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in malaria control and prevention.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, international development or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred.
• 7 – 10 years of senior-level experience in malaria programming in Sierra Leone or sub-Saharan Africa, including the design and implementation of the programs.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve malaria outcomes.
• Knowledge of U.S. government health initiatives and related reporting requirements and funding parameters.
• A working knowledge of PMI indicators and the Government of Sierra Leone Malaria Control Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in malaria, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, 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. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the MEL Director will provide leadership to the technical and programmatic implementation of the program. This position will oversee overall management and technical oversight of the monitoring, evaluation, and learning support and research efforts for the project. S/he will develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate, and complete reporting. The MEL Director is responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, information analysis, capacity strengthening, and development of program management plans and project monitoring. The position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

The MEL Director will be based in Freetown. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Coordinate with the COP and the headquarters based QuIL MERL Advisor in the design and management of the MEL components, ensuring strategic planning of activities is informed by project and relevant HMIS data sets.
• Lead the design and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation, quality assurance, and auditing of data.
• Design and implement mechanisms for continuous collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee a project team of monitoring, evaluation, and learning staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Ensure that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes.
• Lead the design and implementation of operations research.
• Responsible for documenting and disseminating project successes and challenges to USAID.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in research methods, statistics, biostatistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, public health, social/behavioral sciences, or other relevant medical or health discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years working on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in the field of public health, maternal and child health, family planning, and/or other infectious disease programs, as well as knowledge of monitoring of results-based financing programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing donor-funded project data for health projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing M&E systems consistent with USAID protocols for data collection and reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience with USAID’s CLA approach, including developing and integrating the CLA approach within project frameworks and leading CLA approaches across partners and technical focus areas to yield successful collaboration and integration.
• Familiarity with USG administrative, management, and reporting procedures and systems.
• Excellent English oral and written communication and presentations skills.
• Experience living or working in Sierra Leone is preferred.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

1.) Surveyor
2.) Auto Electrician

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Surveyor

 

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Technical Services-Surveys

Reports to: Mine Surveyor/Planner

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

 

Key deliverables: 

• Carrying out a full range of mine surveying functions at both surface and underground mine sites and surrounding areas. Determine precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for mining support, drill patterns, maps, and other survey purposes.

 

Key Duties Include: 

• Perform underground and surface mine surveying tasks using advanced Total Stations and GPS systems;
•  Familiarity with Leica TS11, Leica GS10 instruments will be an advantage
• Perform and execute underground and surface subsidence monitoring, including construction surveys
•    Drafting and updating of surface and underground survey plans, geological structures, contouring and  topography, surface infrastructure, waste dumps, stockpiles etc.; Calculating surface volumes and tonnages  of excavations, mined areas, stockpiles, waste dumps
• Demarcating and surveying of blast and geological exploration/evaluation drill holes;
• Install lines and grades, profiling of development ends and large excavations to determine volume and  adherence to mining standards
• Measure underground waste and ore development, reconcile month-end production statistics, budget vs  actual/forecast and compile survey layouts;
• Other task as prescribed by HOD.

 

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Recognized Survey Qualification;
• Recognized Mine Valuation Qualification;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and as mine surveyor (surface and underground)
• A valid driver’s license;
• Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office Suite);
• Intermediate level of proficiency of the following is essential: MicroStation and Terramodeler, or similar CAD  Survey Software.

 

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate job position in the subject line

Closing Date: 8th August 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.

 

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2.) Auto Electrician

 

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: TMM Foreman

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

 

 

Key deliverables: 

• Performing a variety of tasks on 12 volts /24-volt electrical systems including routing harnesses and/or cables through truck frames and LDVS along with installing lights and electrical parts.

 

Key Duties Include: 

• Perform general auto electrical related tasks;
• Diagnose and fix auto electrical problems on all Company vehicles;
• Responsible for electrical fitting/electrical testing and fault finding on new modified vehicles from a new build  and aftermarket perspective;
• Assist with hydraulics and mechanical fitting;
• To maintain all battery’s and adhere to vehicle maintenance schedule;
• Record keeping on all auto electrical equipment that is being used;
• Completion of daily job cards on work done;
• Carry out duties in accordance with the Company’s safety standards.

 

 

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Qualified trade test certificate/Red seal or equivalent Degree or in Auto Electrical Engineering complete with  Artisan training and required artisan certification as is applicable in Sierra Leone.
• At least 3 years’ experience in mobile equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.
• Experience with wire harnesses.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment
• Valid Driving License

 

 

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate job position in the subject line

Closing Date: 8th August 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.

Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.