The International Rescue Committee is recruiting for District Delivery Senior Managers in Sierra Leone.

Requisition ID: req12107

Job Title: District Delivery Senior Managers

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Locations: Kenema, Kailahun, Kono, Bo, Southern Province – Sierra Leone

Job Description

Background: Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence.  IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming.  IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono, Kailahun and Bo.

 The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation.”

 Purpose of The Job: IRC, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from DFID – Saving Lives (Phase II) as the lead for the NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is October 2018 – March 2021.

 The IRC is recruiting for four (2) District Delivery Senior Managers (DDM) for the Saving Lives Phase II programme in Sierra Leone based in Kono & Kailahun. The DDM will hold the overall responsibility for supporting the implementation of the Saving Lives programme in the two IRC districts – Kono and Kailahun. Working in close collaboration with the Regional Public Health Specialist (IRC programme staff), the MoHS and other key stakeholders in the districts, the DDM will play a key role in ensuring that the Saving Lives programme is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with relevant national policies and protocols.

The Saving Lives DDMs will work under the oversight of the Project Coordinator and will supervise – Hospital Operations Mentor, District Clinical Mentors and Programme Officer in the respective districts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Management

•  Support the District Medical Officers (DMOs) in planning, management and implementation of the annual District Health Plan
• Co-lead with the District Medical Officer, in their respective districts, on developing the Saving Lives Phase II district plan in accordance to the District Health Plan, while ensuring the effective use of resources
• Provide ongoing technical advice and mentorship on implementation of the Saving Lives Phase II plan
• Provide support and mentorship to DHMT and hospital staff on how to interpret and interrogate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making
• Support and mentor DHMT and district hospital staff to ensure key human resource tools are available – job descriptions for key posts, organograms, key performance indicators, etc.
• Support DMOs in the coordination of all RMNCAH partners in the districts
• Support DMOs to organize monthly PHU-in charges meetings and use it as a forum for discussion and analysis of health data from facilities
• Mentor and support the Social Mobilization lead in the DHMT to hold regular adolescent sexual and reproductive health stakeholder meetings
• Co-lead with DMOs on the district planning of the baseline assessment
• Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline
• Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance of the District Clinical Mentors.

•  Supervise the staff in the respective districts in accordance with IRC HR policies and local law.

 Budget Oversight

•  Budget holder for IRC’s district operational support in the respective district
• Budget holder for identified district budget lines
• Provide support and oversight to the DMO on operational fund in the district
• Provide oversight and guidance to the Hospital Operations Mentor to support planning and management of hospital operational support
• Provide support – technical and management – to the DMOs for accessing flexible funding available for the district
• Ensure that the district resources are used effectively and transparently on prioritized RMNCAH activities
• Support good quality district applications for the innovation fund under the programme for the district
• Review Budget-vs-Actual, financial reports, and spending plans
• Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries.
  

Representation and Advocacy

•  Attend district level RMNCAH meetings and other workshops, working groups, and coordination forums as required to ensure close coordination and collaboration
•  Analyze and present data in creative new ways to influence district-level discussions around and prioritization of RMNCAH activities and strategy implementation.
  

Key Working Relationships:

External: Ministry of Health and Sanitation, DHMT, District Councils, Community structures

 Internal: Senior Health Coordinator, Health Project Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and IRC Field Coordinator/Manager

Qualifications

Education (Knowledge):

•  CHOs/Midwifes/SECHNs with public health experience/trainings
•  Must not be a Government of Sierra Leone Employee

Experience:

•  At least 7 years of relevant field experience with managing staff
• Experience in planning and management of programmes in Sierra Leone, including experience in implementing/managing RMNCAH programmes
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead a team

SKILL & ABILITIES:

Mandatory:

•  Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems
• Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
• Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

How to Apply

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

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

And we never give up.

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To learn more about working for UNICEF and our work in Sierra Leone, please visit the following link: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities

• Appropriate and consistent application of administrative policy and procedures and timely implementation to support operations at the country or sub-country levels.
• Provide practical inputs on implementation of administrative guidelines, in close coordination with the supervisor.
• Support supervisor and updates procedures such as Office Committees, Table of Authority and assigns roles to staff under the Table of Authority with the approval of the Deputy Representative – Operations.
• Keep supervisor abreast of potential problem areas, prepares reports on administrative matters as required.
• Provide administrative support and services to sub-country (zone) offices and out postings, where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts.
• Support the Operations Section meetings, including recording of minutes and/or notes at such meetings
• Follow up with Units in Operations for pending actions from meetings.
• Budget preparation and implementation are properly administered in the area of administrative management and services.

• Assist the Deputy Representative – Operations in the preparation of the Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP).
• Assist supervisor in preparing estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes.
• Assist in reviewing staff costs.
• Conduct periodic review of funds allocated to Operations including Institutional Budget for effective and timely use of funds.
• Provide support to the supervisor in organizing and maintaining appointments, calendars and schedules of meetings.
• Contribute to the reviews of contractual arrangements related to administrative and operational support and monitors payments against contractual obligations.
• Partnership, coordination and collaboration

• Support effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners on issues relating to administrative matters through information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization. Cooperates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including common services and premises agenda, etc.).
• Serve as Secretariat to the United Nations Operational Management Team (OMT) if required.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

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

• • Completion of Secondary School, University level courses in administration, finance, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.
  • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are…

• • Analyzing (2)
  • Learning and Researching (2)
  • Planning and Organizing (2)
  • Following Instructions and Procedures (2)

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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

“UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/

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

How to Apply

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About the role: This is a new, 2 year role with accompanied terms based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with frequent visits to project areas and with a salary of Grade 6 €49,994 to €55,548.

You will report to the Country Director and the Programme Steering Committee. You will work closely with both local and international downstream partners and grantees, the Core Project Management Team, Concern’s Technical Advisors/Specialists, Programme Managers, Finance and system departments, Concern HQ and the donor.

We would like you to start in March 2021 (although start date remains to be determined depending on the global coronavirus pandemic and evolving context).

Concern Worldwide is leading a Consortium which intends to implement the Reducing Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Sierra Leone component of DFID’s Support to Adolescent Girls Empowerment in Sierra Leone (SAGE) (subject to the award of a contract by DFID).

Your purpose: The Team Lead (Consortium Director), reporting to the Country Director, will be responsible and accountable for the overall management and oversight of the project including: overseeing the contract management and implementation, risk management and financial accountability, donor reporting and liaison, external representation, relationship management with downstream partners and government counterparts, and ensuring compliance with Concern and donor’s policies and procedures. S/he will be responsible to provide direction and support to the team, and technical leadership to ensure high quality programming to achieve project results.

You Will Be Responsible For

• • Setting, communicating and delivering the strategic direction of the programme and ensuring consistency of the overarching objectives of the project.
  • Provide overall leadership and oversight of the project’s delivery and results and on planning, designing and the implementation of project activities in the light of donor strategic priorities and project design/objectives.
  • Providing line management to the Core Project Management Team staff in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures.
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with downstream partners; maintaining regular communication, including negotiating scope of works, addressing requisite revisions in project work, and addressing issues that may arise.
  • Representing Concern and the partners to the donor and serve as the key liaison to relevant government authorities.
  • Oversee and monitor project risks (including financial, logistical and other support systems, security and safeguarding) and flag issues in a timely manner to the Concern Country Director and Programmes Director.
  • Ensure that gender equality and diversity principles are upheld in the recruitment, orientation, performance and management of staff.
  • Ensuring compliance with organisational and donor rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and contract management, budget and expenditure monitoring.
  • Ensure adherence/compliance with Concern Worldwide’s Code of Conduct, Programme Participant Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and associated policies.
  • Promote and ensure accountability to programme participants and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles, and ensure high ethical research standards, particularly given the sensitive nature of the topic areas throughout programme implementation.
  • Provide overall managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project across all pillars (while downstream partners will contribute specific areas of expertise).
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the project and lead on quarterly and annual work planning, programme implementation, M&E and donor reporting.
  • Ensure that efficient systems are in place to support all aspects of the project, including grant management, M&E systems, and technical assistance provision, in compliance with organizational procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to agreed project quality standards, M&E guidelines, frameworks for the project and provide technical support to embed M&E and accountability throughout all aspects of the project implementation.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Government of Sierra Leone.
  • Ensure the project design represents good value for money for DFID, takes into account the payment-by-results (PbR) mechanism and results-based-management (RBM) approaches.

Your skills and experience will include:

• • Appropriate qualification at Master’s degree level in relevant discipline (Project Management, Gender Studies. Public Health, or relevant Social Science discipline)
  • Proven experience of working at senior programme management and leadership role equivalent to (Chief of Party or Team Leader) level with INGOs or international organisations or equivalent progressive experience in a relevant discipline.
  • Proven experience working on Commercial Contracts and or consortia
  • Experience and knowledge on adaptive programming and the ability to quickly identify risks and needs for adapting projects and reorient resources.
  • Experience and knowledge in attitude, behaviour and social norm change.
  • Ability and experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with senior representatives of donor, particularly DFID, INGO and Government structures and to represent at national or international level fora.
  • Excellent written and spoken English languages skills.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.
  • Strong coordination skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate, influence and negotiate with partners and grantees.
  • Thorough understanding and experience of working on gender, equality and protection issues.
  • Strong financial management and donor compliance skills.
  • Experience in the design and use of monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • Knowledge of the key tools used by donor agencies, such as logical frameworks, results chains, theory of change, results-based management and financial administration systems.
  • Knowledge of managing DFID projects or similar and good knowledge of DFID programme management processes and requirements.
  • Understanding of the international evidence base on SGBV, including sexual violence towards girls and women, intimate partner violence (IPV) and FGM/C reduction.
  • Experience working in and understanding of the local context, including the sensitivities on SGBV and FGM/C of Sierra Leone, or West African region. Prior expertise of working on these issues in Sierra Leone will be an advantage.

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by the closing date, CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

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THE ROLE:

The MEAL Officer will lead on the implementation of the MEAL plan, systems and processes for the project, including accountability and feedback mechanisms, and all learning, review and evaluation activities in the district. The MEAL Officer will work under line management of the assigned district, and with all other departments as relevant.

This project is aiming at supporting the Government of Sierra Leone and local partners to maintain the population’s access to and use of essential MNCH services, family planning, and reproductive health care within the current context of COVID-19 and; ensure the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygienic (WaSH) conditions, and adherence to evidence-based hygiene behaviors within the current context of COVID-19

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences or related fields (such as economics, mathematic/statistics, development studies or Social work) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience- substantive and proven experience in related field with Higher National Diploma may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• • At least three years of relevant MEAL/M&E experience, preferably in an INGO setting, and demonstrating a diverse range of skills beyond data entry and analysis.
  • Experience facilitating or assisting with project reviews, baselines, and/or evaluations. Experience with research is an added advantage.
  • Experience developing M&E tools using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and in training others how to use these tools.
  • Thorough understanding of logical frameworks and/ results frameworks, and experience in developing monitoring systems to assess progress against these.
  • Familiarity/experience with a range of data collection & analysis systems and software is a plus.
  • Experience working in projects that address complex social issues, attitude and behaviour change.
  • Experience working directly with children and/or adolescents.
  • Experience in developing and/or using data collection and monitoring tools in communities (where documentation is generally non-existent) as well as with formal service providers.
  • Experience with project/beneficiary accountability and feedback mechanisms.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with local/national civil society partners with capacity building approaches.
• Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
• Commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
• Willingness to ride motor bike is essential; SCI will provide motor bike riding training as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

 Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Location: Western Rural

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: Jan 15, 2021

How to Apply

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Locations : Freetown (Sierra Leone), Nouakchott (Mauritania), Rabat (Morocco), Kisangani (DR Congo), Mbabane (Swaziland)

Application Deadline : 08-Jan-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-6

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : 29-Jan-2021

Duration of Initial Contract : One year renewable

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

This advertisement is for recruitment to fill 6 positions (Atlas # 33227, 10976, 62073, 57903, 5320, 5826) Local Security Associates located in Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Morocco, Dem Rep Congo (Kisangani) and Swaziland. Only nationals of the countries where the positions are located are eligible to apply.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA) or the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) of the countries where the positions are located, the Field Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the region of assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Assists P/C/D/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR);;
• Assists in maintaining the Security Plan(s), including updating staff lists;
• Supports the P/C/D/SA/FSCO with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process ) for the AoR;
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
• Assists in monitoring the implementation of the (Residential Security Measures office safety and security preparedness;
• Provides general administrative assistance to the SA/FSCO;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

1. Assists the P/C/D/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AoR:

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of operation;
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the P/C/D/SA/FSCO;
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the P/C/D/SA/FSCO, as required;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at A/SMT meetings, in the absence of the P/C/D/SA/FSCO.

2. Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

3. Assists the P/C/D/SA/FSCO with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process ) for the AoR .

5. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

6. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the P/C/D/SA/FSCO:

• Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (- Residential Security Measures – RSM) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
• Administers a pass and ID system;
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

7. Provides general administrative assistance to the P/C/D/SA/FSCO:

• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

Competencies

Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity

Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas

Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Education:

• Secondary education is required.
• University Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• A minimum 6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work is required. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and the local language of the duty station is required.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered as an asset;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel
• Physically fit

How to Apply

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Job Description

Background:

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment programming.

WGPE Program Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the M & E Officer is responsible for the collection and accurate inputting of information collected by the project field staff, and for supporting the overall data entry aspects of the program. He/she will provide direct support to the M & E sector in creating/maintaining the corresponding data-collection tools and systems. The M & E Officer will work closely with the M &E Manager to maintain quality assurances of data collected. She/he will do follow-up monitoring visits to communities as required.  S/he will be based in Bo with travel to operating communities.

Key Working Relationships

  Internal: WGPE Coordinator, Country Program MEL Coordinator, Site Manager, WGPE Program Manager, Field Manager and WGPE M&E Manager

External:  UNICEF, MSW, MOGCA, Bo District Council, Partners

Specific Responsibilities:

Program/Project Design and learning:

•  Develop and make sure the designated project has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses;
•  Ensure records are checked during meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with program managers.
•  With support from the M&E Manager and or M&E Coordinator, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders; and establish and maintain project level information management system;

Monitoring

•  Ensure on time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision;
•   Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access;
•  Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping;
•  Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives;
•  Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level;

Reviews & / Evaluation

•  Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time
•  Follow up with Community Facilitators on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues;
•  Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.
•  Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information
•  Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate

Qualifications

Education (Knowledge):

•  Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field;

Experience:

•  At least two years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;
•  Experience working in Women and Girls programs and in rural settings.
• Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;
• Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;
• Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;
• Experience in conducting assessments;
• Strong experience working with community groups;
• Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory:

•  Best practice in monitoring and evaluation;
• Proficiency in basic computer operations and data entry, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and organizational skills;
• Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites;
• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
• Good understanding of gender and child rights;
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team environment;
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;
• Good judgement and negotiation skills;
• Must be results driven.
• Must be able to ride a motorbike and hold a valid license.

How to Apply

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Job Description

Background

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment programming. 

 WGPE Program Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.

 Job Summary

The Program Manager will be responsible for overall management, reporting and relationship management of the Project in line with the set goal, objectives, indicators and timeline. Directly reporting to the WGPE Senior Program Manager, s/he will be based in Bo.

 Key Working Relationships

  Internal: M&E Officer, M&E and Learning Manager, Country Program MEL Coordinator, Site Manager, Senior Officers, Field Manager, Field Coordinator, Other IRC Departments – Supply Chain, Finance and Administration, WGPE Senior Program Manager and Community Facilitators

 Specific Responsibilities

Project Designing and Planning

•  Provide direct supervision of the implementation of project activities to ensure that deadlines are met and activities produce quality outputs
• Undertake field visits
• Conduct monthly and quarterly project planning, review and progress meetings

Coordination and Communication

• Keep in regular coordination with the project team and provide guidance on the project activities
• Maintain regular coordination and communication with UNICEF, MSW, MOGCA, the District Council and community representatives
• Attend the relevant meetings, workshops forums to present the project achievements and successes
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Support the project team in ensuring and maintaining comprehensive project documentation (including Activity, Monthly and Review Reports)
• Review and finalize the reports of key project activities.
• Support the project team in conducting the trainings
• Responsible for monthly review meetings with grants and donor
• Ensure that project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
•  Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

Staff Development and Support

•  Actively participate in WGPE capacity building opportunities and share learning and experiences with the wider WGPE teams and program partners
•  Actively pursue professional development opportunities based on performance and development objectives, and liaise with supervisor for support on identifying and realising these where possible
  

Representation and Advocacy

•  Support the managers on site by representing the WGPE team at any relevant district level coordination meetings as and when required
•  Advocate for the needs, priorities and interest of women and girls at the community level and district where required in line with WGPEs approach to working with, supporting and empowering women and girls.

Other

•  Undertake tasks as requested by Supervisor

Education (Knowledge)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or community development, or relevant field
• Thorough awareness and knowledge of gender and gender based violence issues

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing a women and girls empowerment program and/or a parenting curriculum project
• Belief in and commitment to gender equality, and to changing attitudes and behaviors that condone violence against women and girls.
• Proven track record in staff, local partners and stakeholder training and capacity building.
• Knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for community mobilization
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Previous experience working with partners
• Previous experience working with international donors
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

Mandatory: 

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
• Operational/Financial management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively, developing sound financial plans and budgets and can effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources;
• Program Management – Oversees and/or manages the design and monitoring whilst balancing competing program needs;
• The ability accurately assess a situation before making a decision, effectively using critical thinking in solving problems, and examining problems from different view points;
• Judgment – Is able to sort through competing priorities in making a decision, make sound well informed decisions and identify issues problems and opportunities;
• Decisiveness – Can make decisions in the face of adversity and a timely manner confronting problems early whilst taking a stand and challenging others to make tough choices;
• Results driven – sets challenging, clear expectations of themselves and employees and expects them to be met. Expect superior performance ensuring goals, objectives and deadlines are met;
  Is diplomatic both within the organization and with external interactions and sensitive to the political and social ramifications of decisions;
• Self Management – Knows own strengths and weaknesses and acts accordingly, copes well with pressure and ambiguity and adapts and learns;
  Can communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication across all departments;
• Interpersonal skills – Listens willingly to concerns of others and provides feedback, gaining commitment by persuasiveness not demands;
• The ability to be an effective negotiator in conflict situations handling the conflict effectively and constantly working towards a win/win situation;
• Lives up to commitments and works towards the aims of the organization, showing consistency between words and actions and always acting with integrity.

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Job Description 

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.