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

1.) Business Development Officer
2.) Country Program Communications Officer
3.) Field Monitor

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Business Development Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for x1 Position: Business Development Officer

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

About CRS

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

 

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Department: Business Development and Communications

Reports To:        Business Development Specialist

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown office

 

Job Summary: 

As Business Development (BD) Officer, you will contribute to the production of high-quality applications for funding in support of CRS’ engagement with institutional donors and initiatives involved in international development to serve the most vulnerable. Your knowledge and skills will allow you to contribute to improving aspects of the BD cycle for the country program.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to proposal development processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals that are responsive to donor requirements.
• Research new opportunities and CRS’ competitive position within the marketplace.
• Assist with analysis of successes and failures and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Assist in developing analytical reports for internal and external use, including portfolio trends and growth.
• With the business development specialist and others, refine or create appropriate staff development materials (training, distance learning, self-study) to support the building of capacity in resource acquisition, such as assessment and proposal development skills, basic elements of donor compliance, intelligence-gathering, etc.
• Support proposal coordination and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the proposal development team including organizing design workshops etc.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, or any related field.
• Minimum two years of international development experience in business development, partnership, communications, or influencing.

 

Required Languages – English and Krio

 

Travel – include a percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to see the big picture.
• Good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Very good communications and presentation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Very strong writer with expert command of English grammar.
• Demonstrated experience with competitive proposals in programming contexts like CRS.
• Familiarity with donor funding mechanisms and proposal requirements.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda, and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, and information management systems.

 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal

External 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/5f8cd92139a9bb892a25a9bb

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th August 2023.

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2.) Country Program Communications Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for x1 Position: Country Program Communications Officer

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

About CRS

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

 

Job Title: Country Program Communications Officer

Department: Business Development and Communications

Reports To:        Business Development Specialist

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown office

 

Job Summary

The Communications Officer for CRS Sierra Leone works closely with the Regional Communications staff and HQ Communications team to create content and to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging, and strong brand identity. The Communications Officer creates content and uses effective communications channels to reach several different audiences and help increase CRS Sierra Leone’s positioning for funding and influence.  This includes stories, multimedia, and reports as required, as well as ensuring CRS compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Write, design, and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material –stories, photos, video, fact sheets, brochures, etc. – for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local Churches, partners, media, and others as needed.
• Coordinate freelancers in the production of the above marketing materials as needed.
• Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment, and applications needed to implement the CPs communications plan.
• Use and tailor agency messages tailored for each audience and identify and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.
• As appropriate, manage social media channels and create content platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

• Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach key audiences, and coach country program staff in effective local media representation.
• Support the dissemination of relevant information among personnel, partners, and project participants or other relevant actors related to the CP.

• Provide marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc., and convene local media whenever a CRS event takes place.
• Support the creation of processes, manuals, and training for CP staff and partners on issues related to communications, marketing, and media created for the development of the CP.

 

Basic Qualifications 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in INGOs or UN preferred.
• Minimum two years of marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or another organization in development and relief programming.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.
• Individuals must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
• Travel up to 40 % is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, is strongly desired.

 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

 

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

None

 

What we offer 

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/c57265a3364b657ddafe33cb

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th August 2023.

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3.) Field Monitor

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is Recruiting for 1 Position:  Field Monitor

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

About CRS

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

 

Job Summary:

You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

 

Job Title: Field Monitors

Department: MGD5/FFE Project Unit

Reports To: School Liaison Officers

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office in Kabala and willing and able to travel.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.
• Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
• In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community representatives.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on volunteer activities.
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.

 

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization.

• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Computer skills required.

 

Required Languages –

English, Krio and any other local language spoken by indigenes in the area of operation.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.

• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

 

Key Working Relationships:

• • Internal:

• External:

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/5f8cd92139a9bb892a25a9bb

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th August 2023.

Direct Sales Consultants 

Job Title:	Direct Sales Consultants	(50) Reporting	Line: Marketing Team
Department/Group:	Commercial	Job Code/	Req#:
Location:	Freetown, Sierra Leone	Travel Required:
Level/Salary	Range:	Position	Type: Short Term(3 Months)
HR Contact:	HR	Date Posted:
Commercial Lead
PURPOSE The job of a direct sales consultant (50 contractors) involves finding clients, building strong relationships with them, identifying their needs, recommending suitable solutions to meet their requirements and finally selling the company’s products or services . This position offers an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Direct sales marketing and distribution method where the consultant reaches out to potential customers, either in person, over the phone, or through online channels, to showcase and promote the products services they represent. Responsibilities:  ∙ Product Knowledge ∙ Building Relationships ∙ Understanding and Implementing strategies of approach to clients ∙ Escalating Clients/Leads to Department Heads 1. Product Knowledge:  Understanding and staying updated on the company’s products and services Understanding how tor Recommend suitable products or services based on customer needs Understanding the features and benefits of company’s products or services Understanding the latest available packages and promotions 2. Building Relationships  Engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner Introducing oneself and the company’s products, features and services Engaging in conversation to understand customer needs and preferences Providing thorough and accurate information about available plans, features, and promotions Answering customer questions and addressing concerns Collecting accurate customer contact information for follow-up communication 3. Understanding and implementing strategies of approach to clients Understanding the company direction of targeting clients based on geographical mapping or different future approaches. Adherence to company policy on how to approach clients Adherence to company policy on how to accurately collect client data

4. Escalating Clients/Leads to Department Heads   Adherence to company policy on how to escalate potential clients/leads to Retail or Business heads for faster engagement Provide accurate client/leads data to department heads for follow up to land client Reports  Daily Retail Sales Executive Report KPI’s  Minimum number of clients Minimum number of leads Leads/Client Ratio Qualification and Experience  ∙ College graduates ∙ Marketing experience will be a plus

Kindly send all applications to admire.hamilton@k3tele.com

The closing date for all applications is on Friday 28th July 2023.

Concern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) MEAL Coordinator
2.) Business Development & Knowledge Capitalisation Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) MEAL Coordinator

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. Programme implementation is primarily in four districts, namely Tonkolili, Port Loko, Western Area Urban and Western Area Rural – with some work also in a number of other districts.

 

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

 

Job Title:	MEAL Coordinator
Reports to:	Programmes Development and Quality Coordinator
Direct reports:	Accountability Supervisor, MEAL Managers and MEL Officers (in the case the project has no MEAL Manager)
Liaises with:	All Programme and Project Coordinators and Project managers, Gender and Equality Advisor, Advocacy and Communication Manager, Partnership Manager and Grants and Information Manager MEAL focal persons from Partners Country Management Team (CMT) Members Key Finance, Systems and HR Staff Desk Officer and relevant MEAL head office advisors
Job Location:	Freetown, with travel to operational districts
Contract Details:	One (1) year fixed-term renewable
Job Purpose:	The MEAL coordinator will manage the MEAL team to ensure high quality programming, programme design and learning through quantitative and qualitative monitoring and accountability to beneficiaries, donors and partners of Concern’s programmes. S/he will work with Project leads and partners to ensure that programmes have specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time bound indicators. Providing technical backstopping and capacity building to staff and partners. S/he will support PDQ Coordinator in proposal design activities related to ToC, Logfames, MEL plans etc as well as support in contextual analyses, baseline studies and specific studies. With support of the PDQ Coordinator, and in coordination with Advocacy and Communications Manager s/he will also coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the country program learning agenda. S/he will support the Accountability Supervisor to ensure accountability and feedback mechanisms are embedded and functional within all programmes and supports adherence to Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).
Main duties & Responsibilities:	Under the supervision and guidance of the PQD Coordinator Programme design, development and implementation Support programme development activities including proposals, log frames, contextual analyses, baseline studies, specific studies and project reviews when called upon. Ensure that Concern’s PCMS and PM&E guidelines are followed in programme/project development ensuring the key components of the theory of change and log frame are prepared to a high standard. Identify appropriate indicators from Concern’s Standard Indicators, and liaise with PALU to develop new indicators and tools whenever gaps emerge at the programme design phase. Work with the PDQC, programme and project leads and partners to ensure that programmes have specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time bound indicators. In collaboration with the Programme and project leads, plan and manage budgets for MEAL staff and activities. Ensure budget allocated to MEAL activities is utilized effectively and any necessary adjustments are requested in a timely manner. Monitoring and Evaluation Manage the Programme Toolkit for all projects and programmes in country (including logframes, MEAL plans, activity, output, and outcome tracking). With programme teams and partners, ensure that all Programmes/Projects have and regularly review MEAL plans across all projects and programs. Ensure that all Programmes develop, implement and update MEAL plans that correspond to the approved donor proposals and budgets (aligning to Consortia lead MEAL plans where we are a sub). Ensure that monitoring outputs (e.g., ongoing analysis of monitoring data, annual follow up surveys) are generated accurately, reflecting the status of progress toward reaching targets, and are disseminated in a timely manner to managers for effective decision-making. Support periodic assessments monitoring and evaluations such as baseline, mid-term reviews, and end-line evaluations along with operational research and other research where agreed with Line Manager; In collaboration with the IT department, manage digital data gathering (DDG) devices and processes. Support the MEAL team and partners in developing and improving data collection tools. Support the MEAL team and partners for the analysis and interpretation of  data for reporting as well as learning Work with the MEAL team to ensure recommendations generated through MEAL activities are communicated to programme staff, partners, management, and other stakeholders. Accountability. Support the Accountability Supervisor, to work on accountability processes and ensure compliance with the requirement of Concern’s Programme Participants Protection Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM) to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources. Advise on the establishment and maintenance of proper feedback mechanisms in line with accountability standards (CRM), including refining digital feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries. In collaboration with the Accountability Supervisor, support field staff and partners to ensure that projects are designed and carried out with participation from communities and that information is shared with affected communities. Learning With Advocacy and Communications Manager support efforts to promote documentation and sharing of programme impact and learning, ensuring sharing of lessons learnt between programmes in country and other country programmes and Concern offices, government and other non-governmental organisations. Support the MEAL team and MEAL staff in partners in analysing M&E data and summarising it into accessible, understandable, useful information for programme teams to use for decision-making. Ensure learning reviews are harmonized; regularly conducted and documented for all projects, appropriate to length, scale and complexity. With Advocacy and Communication Manager ensure dissemination of learnings through appropriates channels for all audiences. Support external consultants and evaluators. Actively promote sharing of learnings from baselines, end-lines, reviews and evaluations internally and externally. Provide input to project learning reviews and donor reports, as required. People’s management and Capacity Building Line manage the Accountability Supervisor, MEL managers and MEL officers (in the case the programme/project has no MEL manager), contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching. Monitor and review performance of supervisee(s) and hold staff accountable for meeting their success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance – seeking advice from HR and Line manager where needed. Ensure that supervisees are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures and are updated on changes. Develop and implement needs-based training for Concern staff and partners on PCMS and PM&E tools, concepts, and their application. Research, analyse and disseminate to staff relevant/ new approaches, concepts and frameworks, and learning from Concern, stakeholders, and the wider development sector Other responsibilities  Ensure all aspects of MEAL activities adhere to programme quality standards and policies. Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc). Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary. Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring the organization’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are seen as a professional organization. Promote Equality, especially gender, within the organization and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP). Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one). Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by line manager
Person specification:	Essential University degree in relevant field (related to M&E, development, research, data analytics, etc.). Minimum 3-5 years of experience in M&E/MEAL (positions where M&E/MEAL is the primary area of responsibility). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in line managing staff. Experience in capacity development of staff and partners. Clear understanding and vision for using data and information to support Programme teams in applying adaptive and results- based programme management. Clear understanding and experience in managing and directly implementing primary quantitative data collection (surveys, etc.). Clear understanding and experience in managing and directly implementing primary qualitative data collection (key informant interviews, focus group discussion, participatory qualitative methods, etc.). Demonstrated capacity in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. Clear understanding and experience in managing quality assurance in data collection and performing quality checks on data. Experience of supporting proposal/project design – logframes/results frameworks Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft office (high proficiency in Excel, word, PowerPoint). Experience managing budgets. Excellent written and presenting skills in English Experience with Digital Data Gathering (DDG) Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities, harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed Desirable Experience with education, livelihoods, and health projects in Sierra Leone Experience with emergency project in Sierra Leone Experience with research methodologies Experience in the use of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, etc. Experience in designing digital tool
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are expected to be willing to actively participate in emergency responses, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

HR Department, 25 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA substation, Port Loko 

 

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

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

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Monday 24th July 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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2.) Business Development & Knowledge Capitalisation Coordinator

Concern is hereby inviting you to send in your applications for the under mentioned position:

 

01.  Job Title	Business Development & Knowledge Capitalisation Coordinator
Project	Country programme – across all sectors and projects.
Reports to:	Programmes Director (PD)
Direct reports:	Currently none, but this may change depending on evolution of funding landscape and Concern programming in Sierra Leone.
Liaises with:	Concern in Sierra Leone: Members of Country Management Team (CMT) especially the Country Director (CD), Programme Coordinators, Programme Development & Quality (PDQ) Coordinator, Grants & Information Manager, Partnership Manager and Advocacy & Communications Manager. Concern Head Office and global offices: Concern Regional Director (RD), Desk Officer (DO), International Funding Support Unit (IFSU) Manager & Staff, SAL (Strategy, Advocacy & Learning Directorate) Technical Advisors, Concern UK and Concern USA business development and fundraising staff. External Stakeholders: Donor institutions, UN Agencies, international & national partners (NGOs, private sector, etc.) and relevant National and District level Government institutions.
Job Location:	Freetown. You will be required to travel frequently to the other districts of Sierra Leone where Concern works.
Contract Details:	12 months (renewable based on performance).
Job Purpose:	The Business Development and Knowledge Capitalisation Coordinator will identify and track donor opportunities; create connections with new in-country donors particularly trusts, foundations, and private sector; assist in the development and updating of the Sierra Leone funding strategy; and play a leading role in proposal development for all funding opportunities including unsolicited expressions of interest, concept notes and proposals. S/he will network with other agencies on potential collaborations and consortia. S/he will also lead on creating communication materials and knowledge capitalisation products for sharing with donors/potential partners – building on the impact, learning and knowledge from programme work (in coordination with the Programme Development & Quality Coordinator and Advocacy & Communications Manager).
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Funding Strategy Development and Implementation: Lead the regular updating of the Sierra Leone funding strategy, analysing funding gaps and proposing means of addressing these. With the support of the IFSU and other Concern colleagues in business development and fundraising in Ireland, UK and USA, identify prospective donors, with a particular emphasis on building effective relationships with ‘non-traditional’ donors including banks, trusts, foundations and private sector. Lead on actions identified in the funding strategy, and create networks and potential collaborations or consortia, including regional programming, in close coordination with the PD, CD and RD. Research and analyse funding opportunities and constantly monitor donor, government, UN agency, etc. changing priorities. With the Grants & Information Manager, track and share relevant calls for proposals and ensure they are up on the Concern Worldwide Grants Management System (GMS). Working closely with the Advocacy & Communications Manager, actively support in the planning of donor engagement initiatives and processes. Support in the development of Concern’s wider Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Sierra Leone and its ongoing implementation and review. Donor Engagement: Organise and participate in donor engagement meetings in collaboration with the CD, PD, and other relevant coordinators/staff in Sierra Leone and head office colleagues. Provide expertise in effective positioning of Concern and preparation for specific opportunities with institutional donors (government and inter-governmental award issuing organizations, as well as foundations, corporations and other awarding non-governmental organizations). Working with the relevant Programme Coordinators, the Programme Development and Quality Coordinator and the Advocacy & Communications Manager, coordinate and seek input on generic expressions of interest, concept notes, briefing notes, and programme factsheets to be used in donor meetings and visits. Support senior management to cultivate and strengthen institutional relationships with donors, partner organizations, non-traditional donors and other stakeholders. Proposal and Bid Development: Reporting to the PD, ensure the effective coordination of the development of concept notes, proposals, contract bids, and other submissions to donors – ensuring the effective engagement of key programme and support staff in Sierra Leone and drawing on technical support from head office.  (As appropriate, this may mean the Business Development & Knowledge Capitalisation Coordinator acts as overall coordinator or plays a supportive leadership role in the submission development team). If requested, coordinate medium to large and multi-country proposal development processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals that are responsive to donor rules & requirements and Concern’s policies, strategies, technical and other standards. With the Country Financial Controller (CFC), or other senior finance team colleagues, lead and support proposal budget processes and propose recommendations to ensure competitive proposals are put forward. Lead in the development of consortia applications (where Concern is the lead agency) and in developing Concern’s portion of and contribution to such applications (where Concern is a member). Serve as a lead or support writer on proposals and bids, contributing technical and non-technical input as appropriate/necessary.  Integrate inputs from Concern staff and partners into a clear, responsive, high quality and coherent proposal/bid, which demonstrates a compelling vision/purpose and competitive content and presentation. Lead in developing Expressions of Interest, Concept Notes and unsolicited proposals based on solid programme approaches and identified development/humanitarian and funding gaps. Support in ensuring that proposals & contract bids etc. are developed in a participatory manner and that the design process adheres to Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and takes into account Concerns cross cutting approaches. Prior to submission to the PD for final review, participate in the review of drafts of proposals and other types of donor submission documents and ensure incorporation of feedback and responses to reviewers with the aim of achieving as high a standard of quality as possible. Keep abreast of changes in Concern’s policies, strategies etc. and the evolving national and international context to ensure that proposal and bid development incorporate and reflect up to date best practice and approaches. Knowledge Capitalization: In close collaboration with the PDQC and Advocacy & Communications Manager, support in the generation of high quality communications materials for sharing with donors using our MEL data that demonstrate the impact of Concern’s work and learning, including briefing sheets, audio/visual material, learning papers etc. Collaborate with communications and fundraising teams based in Ireland, US and the UK to support in the development of materials for donors. Internal Engagement: Train and mentor relevant staff in proposal development, external representation to donor and partner organizations, government institutions, UN agencies, etc., intelligence-gathering, and promotion of Concern’s work within their roles – as may be required, or support others leading such training. Play a supporting role in the maintenance of an effective knowledge management system to capture and share lessons learned within Concern and further afield – including contributing to the development and effective use of Concern Worldwide’s new Digital Workplace, the Grants Management System (GMS), and other knowledge exchange and management initiatives. External Engagement: Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, contributing to the effective communication and consistent presentation of the organisation’s experience and expertise, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation, guided by policies and our Code of Conduct & Associated Policies. Support the development and implementation of Concern’s Advocacy & Communications Strategy in Sierra Leone within your role. Support and guide identification of partners and negotiation of Concern’s role in proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position that adheres to the Concern’s values, policies and strategic direction. Working with the CMT and PDQ Coordinator, support the Advocacy & Communications Manager in the development of high quality communications materials and the organisation of visibility events to support Concern’s advocacy and public communications work in Sierra Leone. Other: Within your role, and supporting CMT and other relevant management staff, adhere fully to and promote Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies and other key Concern policies (including Equality, How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP), Approach to Emergencies, Anti-Fraud policies) within the organisation. Contribute to the ongoing reviews and updating of Concern in Sierra Leone’s Security Management Plan (SMP), the country strategic plan, and other cross-organisational Concern initiatives. Support in updating Concern’s new Digital Workplace (related to business development), and the outward facing ‘Knowledge Hub’ with information from Concern Sierra Leone’s programme. Any other tasks as may be mutually agreed with the Programmes Director and /or the CD.
Person specification:	Essential Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian studies, international relations, or a related field.  A Master’s degree in a relevant subject is desirable. Minimum of four years of relevant development experience, with at least one year’s experience in a similar role. Experience of leading and producing competitive proposals in programming contexts similar to that faced by Concern in Sierra Leone. Demonstrated experience of effectively positioning his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships with donors, UN, government, non-traditional donors and a range of partner organisations, etc. Demonstrated experience of coordinating multi-disciplinary proposal development teams and processes to produce very high quality concept notes, proposals, bids, etc. under tight deadlines. Comprehensive familiarity with a broad range of institutional donor priorities/strategies, rules, and requirements (familiarity with EU, FCDO and USAID regulations, policies, procedures and priorities is advantageous). Experience of working in, coordinating/leading consortia or other forms of partnership implementation. Excellent communication and presentation skills and fluency in English – both written and verbal. Demonstrated ease and familiarity with relevant computer software packages – MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), information management systems, communications software, and graphic design software etc. Strong facilitation and training skills. Able to work on own initiative, a high level of critical thinking with strong problem solving abilities. Good team player, flexible and culturally sensitive. Proven ability to work calmly in a high-pressure environment. Desirable Experience of working with partner organisations and building organisational & individual capacities. Direct experience of knowledge capitalisation and communications work. Knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere and other relevant global standards. Experience in M&E systems and approaches, and accountability mechanisms and frameworks. Clear understanding and knowledge of equality issues related to development / humanitarian work and a demonstrable commitment to the ethos and values of Concern in relation to ending inequality and extreme poverty. Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts. Experience of working in Concern and/or knowledge of Concern Worldwide policies, strategies, programme approaches. Candidates with previous experience working abroad – in the West Africa region or further afield, ideally in a similar role.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Concern Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are expected to be willing to actively participate in emergency responses, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization (training and other support to be provided as appropriate).
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Tuesday July 24th 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

Care International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Behavioural Change and Communications Sales Officer
2.) Wash Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Behavioural Change and Communications Sales Officer

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, and Right to Food, Nutrition, and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking one talented and motivated Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Sales Officer who will support our sub-offices located in Makeni, and Bo and will provide a balance on the existing male-branded Protector Plus condom programming and other commodities by sustaining products choice at the market level, and increase access, availability and affordability of branded condoms and other health products among program target groups.

As part of the program implementation team, the BCC Officers will ensure high quality, and visibility of work using the multi-level tool for promoting and sustaining risk reduction methods among most at-risk populations. These activities will be carried out through a product distribution chain of wholesalers and retailers, community-based distributors such as the Community Health Workers ( CHW’s), and other customer engagement programs that would result in higher sales.

 

The BCC Sales Officers will recruit wholesalers and retailers in areas populated by target groups and work directly with them to provide technical support for product visibility at the field level, especially in areas of ‘social hot spots’, and implement the condom and other health products sales plan.

 

The key responsibilities of the Behavioral, Change, and Communication Sales Officer:

• Uphold customer care relationships through personal selling principles : Maintain excellent customer relationships and pursue new sales opportunities. Ensure that distribution partners (wholesalers, retailers, and other partners) are well informed about product characteristics and use in family planning and HIV prevention. Make condom social marketing activities visible in operational districts and chiefdoms.
• Participate in the design of IEC/BCC initiatives and interventions : Work with the BCC Sales Coordinator and the Social Marketing and Operations Program Manager to design and develop initiatives for areas of operation and program implementation. Establish functional outlets within areas of social hot spots and maintain an accurate database.
•     Identify capacity gaps and develop institutional training for community peer educators: With support from the BCC Coordinator and the Social Marketing and Operations Program Manager, develop relatable and sustainable training for peer educators in assigned areas so they can successfully partner in mobilizing the community to identify and act on SRHR issues affecting said community.

 

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess experience and education in Social Marketing . Have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Public Health, or a related field with at least three years of development experience, with significant knowledge and experience in customer care, marketing, and family planning. Experience working with NGOs is an added advantage.

Possess the communication and negotiating skills needed to attain and work with multiple partners, teams, and stakeholders and manage external relationships. Initiate and develop partnerships with wholesalers and retailers in assigned operational areas and possess the ability to maintain these partnerships. Have the ability and communication skills needed to facilitate training, and to clearly present on all issues.

Be confident, strategic, agile, and adaptable. Can quickly learn CARE systems, processes, and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Possess a strong knowledge of Social Marketing concepts with the ability to strategically apply practical solutions. Adopt and adapt the sales skills necessary to recruit wholesalers and retailers.

Understand Gender Dynamics. You must have a deep understanding of gender dynamics in Sierra Leone and how energy context.

Possess Business Acumen/Insight . Apply demonstrated knowledge of the business and CARE Sierra Leone’s marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Have the negotiation skills to influence internal and external partners, with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications.

 

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

 

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

 

HOW TO APPLY :

FOLLOW LINK BELOW ,

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=6643

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2.) Wash Manager

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Rights to Food, Nutrition, and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the role of a WASH and infrastructure Manager to help build resilience to climatic challenges by promoting climate and environmentally appropriate management of ecosystems that reduce adequate and sustainable supply to clean water. Also, S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the Health project activities program works in accordance with CARE regulations, norms, and standards in order to ensure high program quality.

 

The person in this role will mentor and coach the WASH Officers in all technical aspects supporting the WASH activities for effective emergency response including WASH facilities for communities and Health care facilities. S/he will lead the establishment of a strong Monitoring and Evaluation System and will assist the program team (WASH Officers) to ensure high-quality implementation is put in place.

 

This role will report directly to the project Heath Project Director, with dotted lines to the Assistant Country Director for Programs.

 

The key responsibilities of the WASH Manager:

• Ensure professional standards of work are maintained and projects are completed to time and budget: To complete post-excavation analysis and reporting on projects undertaken in a timely manner to the highest professional standard. To help develop methods of project initiation, execution, and delivery.
• Implementation of activities: Provide technical guidance and supervision of all WASH and infrastructure interventions and ensure quality control in all stages of the construction works. Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared, and reflected in project planning and decision-making including documentation of significant change stories.
• Compliance agreement with CARE standard : Develop a compliance monitoring plan such as checklists to track compliance in close consultation with the project Director to Deliver program quality standard implementation. Support monitoring of staff and communities’ compliance to safeguarding principles on protection against sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at all levels.

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess experience and education in Project :  You must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering , or other related discipline experience, bringing with you at least 3 years of experience as a WASH Manager or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of project practices.

Have communication and reporting skills needed to deliver and conduct both oral and written training sessions for small, medium, and large-sized groups. Be able to tell the story and know when it’s applicable to convert data to conversation.

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem-solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills.

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems . Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using Engineering tools and software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

 

Competencies.

Integrity and Accountability

Commitment

Diversity and Respect

 

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

 

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

 

HOW TO APPLY :

FOLLOW LINK BELOW ,

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=6642

Brac Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)
2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)
3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)
4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)
5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)
6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)
7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists
8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)
9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

 

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

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

 

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

 

About the Programme

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone –AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	2

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all livestock-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood)s livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s livestock-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all livestock-related training plans and modules as per project design.

Help to ensure achievement of all livestock-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity building training on livestock and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (livelihood)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in DVM/Animal husbandry/forestry or livestock related

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on livestock-related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023 

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all agriculture-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihoods) livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s agriculture-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all agriculture-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure crop diversification.

Help to ensure the achievement of all agriculture-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on agriculture and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (Livelihood) activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

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

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Crop Production or any other Agricultural Science background subjects.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location:	Branch/Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Field operations Manager / Monitoring Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	None
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Support in AIM Programme activities at regional level and as assigned by the supervisor

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensure the programme quality monitoring against the benchmark indicators set in the M &E framework and prepare monitoring report
• Ensures the authentication of quantity and quality of programme achievements via the MIS report and coordinating relevant staff; disseminates feedback and or reports to programme team.
• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures and processes
• Use data and tracking systems (MIS) to assess, monitor, and report program performance and determine ongoing improvement needs.
• Conduct data verification and compilation of the Management Information System (MIS) report.
• Monitor programme activities, expenditures, and progress toward achieving the project output
• Coordinate data integrity and management
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on the achievement of results and the sustainability of the projects results
• Assist in coordination across the available components of the Programme to ensure
• effective implementation of M&E/MIS tools.
• Provide feedback to the Programme team on strategies and activities to improve the
• efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Assist the programme team in development of M&E tools and support them in their use.
• Perform other duties as required

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

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

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven skills in monitoring and evaluation planning, fieldwork and completion of the
• Assigned work and reporting on time
• Strong knowledge of data collection and analysis tools such as preferably Microsoft

Kobocollect, ODK, surveycto, Excel, SPSS, or Stata.

• Knowledge of data management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to work in the provinces.
• Willingness to visit beneficiaries in remote areas during monitoring.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in related field

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	4

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all market development-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood) market development-related activities to improve market status with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s market development-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other stakeholders at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all market development-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure market development and value chain.

Help to establish improved market linkage with producers and sellers including proper market actors as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve market quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on market development with staff, producers, and with market actors.

Follow up PA (Livestock)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in market development-related issues and to develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Computer literacy with internet browsing

Report writing

Skilled in staff capacity building and with proper knowledge about market players

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration / Sustainable Development (Sustainable Economic Development) or any related studies

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on market development-related activities, and training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:  2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title	AIM – Regional Manager
Location	Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office
Reporting to	Field Operations Manager, AIM
Level/Grade	TBD
Number of direct reports	5 branch managers; 4 TSSs; 1 Monitoring Officer (MO), indirect report: 30-50 (PAs)
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the FOM, the AIM-RM will provide leadership for overall program planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring activities at the regional level. With direction from FOM and the Programme Manager, AIM, the RM will ensure internal alignment and coordination at the regional level. The RM will be in charge of supervising Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) and Branch Managers’ activities, ensuring recruitment, onboarding, training, and management of Branch Managers and Program Assistants. The RM will play an instrumental role in guiding community outreach and regional-level advocacy initiatives, partnership management, and providing overall operational support.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Program Implementation Support:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership to ensure timely program rollout and implementation at the regional level.
• Coordinate closely with BMs to ensure timely implementation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly activity plans as work plans and budgets.
• Monitor all program activities at the regional level and ensure adherence to the operations manual and maintenance of quality and safeguarding standards during program implementation.
• Monitor and coordinate all region-level activities rolled out by BM, TSS, PA & MOs
• Ensure internal monitoring within the program to assess the quality-of-service delivery, data collection, and integrity and documentation in branch offices.
• Provide support to strengthen supervision framework to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Manage and strengthen MIS, program/management data collection, and reporting.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operational and management issues as they arise.
• Identify, forge, mobilize, and manage partnerships with key partners and stakeholders at the regional level to ensure maximum visibility.
• Ensure reporting as per donor reporting guidelines with close attention to financial reporting guidelines.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits as required.
• Support the AIM Programme Manager and FOM with updates and information, as required.

 

Support procurement and budget control:

• Ensure procurement guidelines are followed for all procurement, reporting any concerns to the FOM.
• Monitors spending rates periodically to avoid over/underspending.

 

Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of regional and branch-level staff.
• Develop a supervision framework for field staff and ensure staff delivers planned activities on time and within budget.

• Coordinate closely with BMs to finalize annual work plans, staff structure, supervision, guidelines, and KPIs for TSS, PA, and MO
• Organize and facilitate regional coordination meetings, training, workshops, and district-level events to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment.
• Schedule regular check-ins with FOM and other RMs to provide updates on program implementation and share challenges and innovations.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of BRAC values and mission.
• Understanding of the AIM programme, its process, and objectives.

• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders.
• Willingness to relocate to the stated workstation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in social science/Anthropology/Business Management/ Development Studies and/or other related field.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• 4-6 years’ experience in field management/direct implementation experience.
• Prior experience in the international development sector, including familiarity with extremely poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programm Assistant – Livelihood (PA-LH)
Location:	AIM – Branch Office – Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Program Assistant – Livelihoods (PA-LH) will be responsible for the overall implementation of livelihood, value chain, and market development-related activities under a branch office. They will lead the participant selection process and the set-up of the club. PAs will also be in charge of the day-to-day management and supervision of the clubs and will supervise and follow up on all mentor activities. They will also be responsible for conducting mentor training, asset selection, purchase, and distribution. PA-LHs will also provide training, coaching, and job-placement support to participants.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, linkage services, and value chain mapping
• Lead the implementation and supervision of activities in  assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per implementation guidelines and report any operational/management issues to AIM-BM
• Coordinate closely with the AIM-Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to AIM-TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Organize livelihoods training for participants, manage assets and input transfer activities, provide enterprise development support, and coordinate all market development and facilitation activities in the community
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the branch/area manager.
• Support AIM-BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate livelihood training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services and with employment/livelihood pathways
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch Office

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

ONLY female candidates will be considered for this position.

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7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Gender and Inclusion
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing overall technical leadership on social empowerment activities of the AIM Programme to ensure sound and effective implementation. S/he will uphold BRAC’s values and ensure programming and organizational principles.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Oversee social empowerment activities of the AIM programme and provide technical support on gender and inclusion aspects

Prepare branch-wise Social Empowerment training calendar and help to ensure training, including staff training and ToT for Mentors and PAs

Provide overall technical leadership and help with Community Selection & Demarcation

Support Branch set-up and procurement, community mapping, and selection

Support club-space set up ensuring safeguarding criteria and reasonable accommodation and Club Group Formation and facilitating club-based curriculum delivery

Lead mapping of linkage services following standardized referral pathways (government/inter-agency) and provide orientation to staff, mentors, and Youth Development Committees

Prepare work plan both yearly & monthly to achieve the programmatic target

Support branch team to maintain strong linkage with local Government and other community authorities

Support GBV case management from collecting incident reports to providing guidance and support to the branch team and YDCs to resolve or establish referral linkage

Follow up & monitor the field-level activities on a regular basis and assist in proper implementation

Follow up YDCs activities by attending meetings and helping with capacity building

Conduct and monitor Family & Partners’ sessions

Write case stories or success stories and help the Knowledge Management team with programme documentation

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to develop and manage institutional relationships
• Knowledge:   Understanding of gender and inclusion, community empowerment, and local government issues
• Computer proficiency: MS Office

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social science, Gender Studies, or relevant subjects from any recognized university

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three (03) years of working experience in gender and inclusion, community mobilization, local government, and social safety net.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.netOR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Branch Manager
Location:	AIM – Branch Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	5-7 PAs
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Regional Manager (AIM-RM), the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM) will provide overall leadership to program implementation activity at the branch level. This will include day-to-day management and implementation supervision, staff-capacity development, staff supervision and monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement, and ensuring internal team coordination. The BM will supervise up to 5-7 Program Assistants (both PAs recruited for livelihood and social empowerment) and Branch Account Officers (BAO) to ensure effective and timely program implementation and quality assurance. The AIM-BM will also be responsible for overall reporting (MIS, internal, and donor reporting) and for supporting other technical and operational activities at the branch level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Technical and Implementation Support:

• Provide supervisory support to all AIM-related program activities at the branch level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in accordance with the operations manual
• Lead team-set up, staff onboarding, training, and activity planning of AIM-PAs and BAOs
• Oversee the selection and set-up of AIM clubs, participant selection, and supervise the operation of club activities with direct assistance from PAs
• Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood pathways.
• Support PAs to mobilize Youth Savings and Loan Associations (YSLAs) and link participants to YSLAs
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, financial, and donor reports
• Finalize branch-wise procurement plans for the necessary asset and input support including numbers, item specifications, budget, and bidding.
• Ensure all branch-level procurement in compliance with policy and budget allocations
• Track and maintain sufficient cash flow for smooth day-to-day project activities

 

 Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Lead all branch-level activities and serve as the branches’ main focal point for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with AIM Technical Sector Specialists (AIM-TSS) to develop the capacity of PAs in livestock, agriculture, market development, and social inclusion
• Facilitate monthly branch coordination meetings to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment
• Organize and facilitate all branch-level training and workshops as per program design

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

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

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Bachelor’s degree in social science /Anthropology /Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 3 year’s experience in the international development sector, including experience with extreme-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programme Assistant (Social Empowerment)
Location:	Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	44

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Programme Assistant – Social Empowerment (PA-SE) will be responsible for the overall implementation of social empowerment-related components of the program including supporting social and economic empowerment training, building awareness about social and health-related issues such as GBV, safe birth, contraception, disaster preparedness, sustainable livelihood. The PA-SE will also plan and organize advocacy initiatives at the community level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community mobilization and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, mapping and establishing social empowerment linkages for participants
• Lead the implementation and supervision of social and economic empowerment activities in assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Organize and support Youth Development Committees in the target communities
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per Implementation Guideline and report any operational/management issues to BM
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities under the social empowerment component and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the Branch/Regional manager.
• Support BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate social empowerment training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and /or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: Sierra Leone – AIM – Branch Office

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and current expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Only Female Applicants Will be considered for this position.

Role: Business Development Officer

Reports to: iDT Labs Business Unit Director

Effective Date: …………….

Company: LBD Group

 

Company Overview

The Life By Design, “LBD”, Group is a consolidation of four intentional companies who are committed to transforming the business landscape in Sierra Leone by providing world class business support services.  Life By Design and Grow Salone teams are focused on talent development for professional or entrepreneurial careers, Inkee Media are our media and brand management team, while iDT Labs provides process and systems software solutions. As The LBD Group, we pride ourselves as the “One Stop Shop” for business solutions.

 

Purpose of the Role

The main responsibility of the Business Development Officer is to support the Business Unit Director implement the strategic plans of the Business Unit, performing functions in product development and in Sales and Marketing. S/he will also have responsibilities in project planning & implementation, with regular interactions with clients and other external stakeholders & partners.

Areas of Responsibility

Collaborate with the Business Unit Director at iDT Labs with project management, performing the following duties:

 

Business Development & Strategic Planning 

• Support the Business Unit Director Implement strategic plans for iDT Labs working in close collaboration with other departments.
• Drive implementation of Sales & Marketing plans for IDT Consulting Products, such as website & software development services.
• Work cross functionally between iDT Labs & Grow Salone, supporting the development and implementation of  new services for Careers SL

Project Planning & implementation

• Attending project planning and needs assessment meetings
• Writing Project Inception Reports
• Developing project implementation work plans
• Monitoring project implementation
• Writing projects implementation reports to development Partners & other stakeholders

Key Competencies

This role is meant for a highly driven professional, with very good organisational & planning skills. S/he is also expected to be able to communicate effectively and with very good relationship building and interpersonal skills.

Some of the key competences include:

• Must have the ability to build instant rapport with clients.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to details.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Client Oriented & Customer focus

Qualification & Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in Project Management an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit is mandatory
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in a similar role.

PLEASE SEND IN ALL UPDATED CV AND APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ; ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz

Role: Sales Officer

Reports to: Sales Manager

Company:  LBD Group

Company Overview

The Life By Design, “LBD”, Group is a consolidation of four intentional companies who are committed to transforming the business landscape in Sierra Leone by providing world class business support services.  Life By Design and Grow Salone teams are focused on talent development for professional or entrepreneurial careers, Inkee Media are our media and brand management team, while iDT Labs provides process and systems software solutions. As The LBD Group, we pride ourselves as the “One Stop Shop” for business solutions.

 

Purpose of the Role

This Sales Officer has duties such as making phone calls to prospective consumers to explain the company’s products to increase sales, answer client questions and, where needed, escalate complex issues to the appropriate departments, understand the company’s products thoroughly, and keep precise records of all sales, customer appointments, and complaints.

The main responsibility will include developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers in order to ensure acquisition and retention.

Areas of Responsibility 

Client Requisition

• Understand all company products and services thoroughly.
• Support the development of leads by identifying, researching, & qualifying prospects for all company products and services
• Convert leads into viable opportunities through daily meaningful selling interactions such as sales visits, sales calls, etc.
• Provide a daily report on all selling interactions to the supervisor.
• Work with the Sales Administrator to ensure that the CRM is updated with information on all prospects & opportunities. This includes updates on daily selling interactions.

 

Client Retention

• Followup with business units to ensure that services are delivered on time & within client specifications.

• Frequently asking for clients feedback and providing this information to Client Relations Department

• Identify opportunities for cross & upselling with current clients.
• Developing and sustaining long- lasting relationships with clients.

 

Key Competencies

 

This role is meant for Sales Officer oriented and result-driven professionals, detailed oriented and with high credibility; someone who is a team player and with the ability to develop and sustain long-lasting relationships with customers. Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases.

 

Some of the key competences include:

• Strong understanding of sales tactics and industry rules.
• A track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Complete understanding of numerous sales strategies and industry developments.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• The ability to do extensive research.

 

 

Qualification & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, marketing, or a similar discipline.
• Experienced in sales.
• Minimum of 2 -3 years experience as a sales officer, sales lead, senior sales representative, or other sales-related position

HOW TO APPLY;

Please send all updated CV and Application  Letter to the Email Address : ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz

Company Overview

 

The Life By Design, “LBD”, Group is a consolidation of four intentional companies who are committed to transforming the business landscape in Sierra Leone by providing world class business support services.  Life By Design and Grow Salone teams are focused on talent development for professional or entrepreneurial careers, Inkee Media are our media and brand management team, while iDT Labs provides process and systems software solutions. As The LBD Group, we pride ourselves as the “One Stop Shop” for business solutions.

 

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Sales Representative will support the growth of the company by working very closely with our Business Units, developing & identifying new leads & opportunities for their products, and formulating strategies leading to the conversion of these opportunities into sales.

The Senior Sales Representative is expected to have a very strong understanding of the sales process and should be experienced in analyzing products and markets, identifying & qualifying prospects, managing pipelines of opportunities, and using ingenuity to close deals.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Conducting market research and analyses to identify opportunities for business development & growth for all assigned products & services.
• Analyze company products/services to develop & execute strategic sales plans with the objective of achieving sales targets & accelerate growth
• Establishing & maintaining a healthy pipeline of opportunities for assigned products & services.
• Analyzing existing client data and conducting client research to understand the requirements & needs of our customers and support the development & implementation of client sales plans in collaboration with the Client Relations Department.
• Collaborating with our Creative Department & other Business Units to develop & execute marketing plans aligned with group business objectives.
• Working closely with the Sales Administrator to ensure that all your active deals are captured within the CRM and are updated at all times with ongoing activities, including feedback from selling interactions.
• Generating daily reports on selling interactions

Competencies

We require a motivated and dynamic sales professional who is methodical, meticulous, highly result driven, and with a strong understanding and application of the sales process.

This role is suitable for only those who are process driven and can demonstrate a high level of work ethic and a desire to adapt to the changing demands of the business around you.

You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of communication, problem-solving and be able to form interpersonal relationships within the Group and externally with other stakeholders.

 

Personal competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to form and maintain strong personal bonds and relationships
• Exceptional skills of persuasion
• An in-depth knowledge of market and client trends
• An entrepreneurial mindset able to identify new clients and maximize revenue from existing relationships
• Ambitious self-starter with an enterprising nature
• A resilient and hardworking professional
• Process-driven professional with strong organizational skills

 

Qualification & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in sales, business administration, business management, marketing, or a similar discipline.
• 5+ Experienced working in product development, business development, marketing, client acquisition, and/or sales
• Strong experience working with the application of the sales process
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a sales position as a sales officer, sales lead, senior sales representative, or other sales-related position.

 

PLEASE SEND IN ALL APPLICATIONS AND UPDATED CV TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW ;

ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz

Requisition ID: req38209

Job Title: Business Development Strategy Consultant

Sector: Strategy

Employment Category: Consultant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Sierra Leone

 

Job Description

Purpose of the consultancy

Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP), the Consultant will be responsible for the development of the Business Development Strategy, supporting the IRC’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP). The position will liaise with the DDP, Country Director, Deputy Director Finance (DDF), Program and Grants Coordinators, and key awards management and technical staff based in HQ to triangulate donor information and leverage existing IRC resources.

The Consultant will analyze IRC Sierra Leone’s current and historical portfolio of funding, and conduct research to identify a pipeline of vetted potential new donors, including public foundations, private foundations, corporate philanthropy, and individuals, in support of new business development which aligns with the SAP.

The proposed assignment will start in March for a period lasting three (3) months, including a planned one (1) week of in-country time to facilitate a workshop, with the remainder of the work to be completed remotely.

Deliverables:

1.       Donor / fundraising mapping & competitive analysis

Develop donor database:  Identify, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone, regional and HQ teams, key donor contacts, taking note of particularly strategic donors and compile them into a list of key contacts.

Produce a detailed analysis of funding trends and key priorities and processes for identified donors.

Gather detailed intelligence on donor and partner perception of IRC from relevant sources including IRC staff, partners, key donors, and desk research to inform a competitive analysis of IRC

Produce high-level overview report of competitive landscape and funding landscape, taking into account and IRC’s SAP priorities and unique advantages and competitiveness in individual strategic donors.

2.  Facilitate in-country workshop

Building off of desk research and primary data collected lead a week-long in-country workshop with IRC Sierra Leone staff and partners to inform BD Strategy through participatory process

3.  Business Development strategy

Develop a business development strategy document for IRC Sierra Leone including the following:

Based on detailed review of the SAP, IRC sector Theories of Change, updated competitive landscape, and donor mapping, triangulate donor priorities and strategies into IRC’s priorities and strengths, noting key areas of overlap and key opportunities for greater engagement.

Compile and analyze feedback from in country workshop to inform gaps, priorities, and action points.

Present a SWOT analysis within the document to detail, in a digestible manner, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for IRC to engage donors based on the above findings.

Highlight key points for advocacy, capacity building, coordination and communications within the business development strategy.

4. Donor Engagement Plan

Based on the Business Development Strategy, devise a donor engagement and fundraising action pla for key identified donors with detailed breakdown for each quarter/ year of the strategy, specifying strategies for existing donors and for new donors, with a particular focus on rapidly diversifying the current portfolio.

 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
Fluent English skills (written and verbal) required.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field including international development, etc. Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with Sierra Leonean context and West Africa context required.
Familiarity with key institutional donors essential.
Familiarity with key private foundations preferred.
At least five years of experience working in fundraising/grants management/program management, proposal/business development/design, in the humanitarian or development sectors required.
Prior experience conducting similar consultancies/activities.
Good communicator with strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills; flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
Excellent research, data analysis/synthesis, writing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
High-performing and receptive to feedback
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Strong computer skills required, including use of file sharing/BOX, communication, and MS Office package software at an advanced level.

HOW TO APPLY :

FOLLOW THE LINK  BELOW TO APPLY,

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Peace Child International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Business Support Trainer
2.) Accountant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Business Support Trainer

Job Description and Person Specification – Business Support Trainer

 

Peace Child International (PCI), a UK-based Non-Profit organization for the project ‘Be The Change Academy West Africa Network Continuation”, implemented by A World Institute for a sustainable humanity (AW.I.S.H). The main objective of this ongoing project is to improve the livelihoods of the vulnerable young women in Kenema District. The expected results of the project are the following:

 

1. Young women better able to manage growing business
2. Increased access to services (financial, technical, logistical etc) and support (moral, advice etc) for young women.

 

Principal responsibilities:

1. Facilitate the training and implementation of business development methodology “Be The Change Academy”
2. Support the creation and development of savings groups
3. Support project monitoring and evaluation

 

Supervisor: Project Coordinator

 

Duty Station: Kenema District

 

Other collaborators: AW.I.S.H Executive Director, AW.I.S.H Accountant, Other Business Support Trainers, PCI staff, local stakeholders, young women participants

 

Description of tasks:

Working under the direct responsibility of the AW.I.S.H Project Coordinator and in collaboration with the other members of the project team and PCI’s team, the Business Support Trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:

 

1. Facilitate the training and implementation of business development methodology “Be The Change Academy”
2. Support participants to assess their current situation and local markets to identify potential business ideas
3. Support participants to undertake detailed market research to inform business development decisions
4. Support participants to select a viable business idea

 

 

2. Support the creation and development of Savings Groups

1. Facilitate the BTCA savings group training to participants.
2. Support young women to define what role a savings group would play     and how it would respond to their needs
3. Facilitate creating links between women’s Savings groups and businesses to government services, micro-finance institutions and other service providers

 

3. Support project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

1. Collect and compile M&E data from participants, past and present
2. Support the compilation and evaluation of participant business plans
3. Prepare regular activity progress reports

 

4. Other tasks

1. Support project financial management, ensuring that all expenditures are properly accounted for
2. Participate in technical project meetings
3. Undertake any other tasks as required by supervisor

 

Person Specification of the Business Advisor position:

This project seeks great communicators and facilitators, experience can be from a prayer group, a women’s group, school etc, that understand how young women live and run businesses in the informal economy.

Essential skills

• Demonstrated practical experience in communication and facilitation with groups of vulnerable young women
• Ability to speak fluently and write in main local languages
• Fluency in English spoken and written
• Good understanding of how young women run informal businesses
• Understanding of the local economy
• Integrity and a strong sense of responsibility
• Willing to travel by motorcycle over long distances on rural and urban roads
• Be of Sierra Leonean Nationality and ability to work in Kenema District

 

Desirable Qualification/ skills 

• Experience working on NGO projects

• Practical experience in supporting businesses
• Experience in connecting entrepreneurs with support services
• Experience in supporting creation of Savings groups (VSLAs)
• Experience in undertaking monitoring and evaluation surveys
• Diploma of Higher Education
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to use Android Tablet Computers
• Ability to drive by motorcycle over long distances on rural and urban roads

 

How to apply:

Applications should include:

• A detailed CV
• A letter of motivation
• The Position/ role that you are applying for in the subject line of your email

Candidates interested in this advertisement should send their application by email to the following address

kenemadistrictbtca2022@gmail.com 

 

If anyone would like to learn more about the role before applying please visit the AWISH Office at 11 Ngegbai Street IDA Section, Kenema or call on WhatsApp line 078-73-73-25

 

Only selected candidates will be contacted with a view to interview. The closing date for applications is:

13 March, 2023.

 

The approximate start date of the contract is planned for the beginning of April and the post is based in Kenema. All candidates must be available to start at the beginning of April.

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2.) Accountant

Job Description and Person Specification – Accountant

 

Peace Child International (PCI), a UK-based Non-Profit organization for the project ‘Be The Change Academy”, implemented by A World Institute for a sustainable humanity (AW.I.S.H). The main objective of this ongoing project is to improve the livelihoods of the vulnerable young women in Kenema District.

 

Objective of the job – Ensure the transparent financial management  of the budget allocated to AW.I.S.H for the Be The Change Academy Continuation project

 

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Update project financial reporting system (Excel system)
2. Ensure that project expenditures are liable and are recorded properly
3. Assure that bank transaction is carried out and manage petty cash
4. Support other aspects of office management (project logistics, security, housekeeping etc)

 

Supervisor: Project Coordinator

 

Other collaborators: AW.I.S.H Business Advisors, AW.I.S.H Executive Director, Peace Child International

 

Description of tasks: 

Working under the direct responsibility of the AW.I.S.H Coordinator and in collaboration with the other members of the project team and PCI’s team, The Accountant will be responsible for the following tasks:

 

1. Update project financial reporting system (Excel system)
   1. Support development of monthly cash flows with coordinator and business advisors, including developing budgets for activities
   2. Input cash transfers from PCI, transfers from USD to SLL account
   3. Input expenditures into the financial management Excel system
2. Ensure that project expenditures are liable and are recorded properly
   1. Ensure that each expenditure has an appropriate receipt an internal code, which makes the code in the financial management system for easy tracking
   2. Ensure that project receipts are properly filed
   3. Ensure that all expenses comply with the terms set out in the partner MoU
   4. Support preparations for the project audit
   5. Support team members to understand and respect project financial management procedures
3. Assure that bank transactions are carried out and manage petty cash
   1. Ensure proper management of the petty cash tin
   2. Ensure that all bank transactions related to the project are undertaken and recorded
4. Support other aspects of office management (project logistics, security, housekeeping etc)
   1. Participate in project meetings
   2. At the request of the coordinator support any other management aspects of the project

 

Profile Accountant

• Minimum three years’ experience in supporting the financial management of NGO / donor funded projects
• Degree in accounting
• Experience in filing and maintaining paper and digital records of expenditures
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Perfect understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc)
• Capable of working in a team
• Honest and prioritizing need to be transparent

 

How to apply:

Applications should include:

• A detailed CV
• A letter of motivation
• The Position/ role that you are applying for in the subject line of your email

Candidates interested in this advertisement should send their application by email to the following address:

kenemadistrictbtca2022@gmail.com 

 

If anyone would like to learn more about the role before applying please visit the AWISH Office at 11 Ngegbai Street IDA Section, Kenema or call on WhatsApp line 078-73-73-25

 

Only selected candidates will be contacted with a view to interview. The closing date for applications is:

13 March, 2023.

 

The approximate start date of the contract is planned for the beginning of April and the post is based in Kenema. All candidates must be available to start at the beginning of April.