Job Vacancies at Action Against Hunger – 2 Positions
Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Driver
2.) Food Security and Livelihood - Program Manager
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Driver
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean Woman as a Driver to transport people and equipment safely, and to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his/her responsibility.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Transport people and equipment under good security conditions:
Activities:
When transporting ACTION AGAINST HUNGER employees, respect the country’s circulation rules and follow the logistician’s planning and instructions;
In case of an accident, immediately get in touch with the closest police station and duly inform the logistics department;
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER rules when using the vehicle;
Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid.
Contact other organisations and road users to know road conditions before plying the route.
Make sure items on board are safe and properly packed in the Vehicle before leaving.
Ensure maintenance of the vehicle:
Activities:
Solve minor technical problems;
Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out;
Carry out daily checks before starting up the motor;
Keep the vehicle clean;
Ensure radio or mobile phone communications at all time;
Note down fuel consumption in the record book in the morning and at the end of the day as well as any information concerning the maintenance of the vehicle;
Check the security boots.
Always inform the Logistics Department when the service time is coming nearer.
Prepare Departures to the field:
Activities:
Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time;
Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit,spare tyres fire extinguisher)
Communicate with the Logistics Department either by radio or by phone, to give information about your current location as you go to your intended destination.
Gender Action
Activities:
Works with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work.
Supports local stakeholders in organizing and carrying out advocacy and campaign for greater gender equality and equity in social protection programmes.
Engages with State and local Women’s rights organizations and mobilize collective voice around gender discrimination in the post conflict setting.
Proactively represent Action Against Hunger and participate in Gender and protection working
Others
Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
Carry out job related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
School Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Valid Driver’s Licence - A MUST
REQUIRED SKILLS
Mechanical skills
Negotiating ability
Rigour
Punctuality
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to work with and support different teams
Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: As soon as Possible
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)
LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas
REMUNERATION:
Monthly Basic Salary: SLL1,717,200 to SLL1,906,300 based on profile
Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary
Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary
HOW TO APPLY:
Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “DRIVER” to
OR
BY HARD COPY
IN A SEALED ENVELOP MARKED “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER” to:
Action against Hunger Moyamba Office:
77 SEMBEHUN ROAD, MOYAMBA.
Kindly ensure your name is written and you sign at the gate to confirm you have delivered your application package.
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 28th January 2021.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.
Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS JO ADVERT IS FOR WOMEN ONLY.
2.) Food Security and Livelihood - Program Manager
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Food Security and Livelihoods Deputy Program Manager, to lead and oversee the quality, relevant, results-based implementation of FSL programming in Moyamba District in conformity with Action Against Hunger strategies, international standards, and national policies.
Lead the implementation of the project activities in the target communities
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Organizing and supervising project activities taking into account the project narrative, the logical framework, the budget, and the logistical and administrative processes of Action Against Hunger
Organizing kick-off meeting at District level involving key stakeholders including AAH staff, project partners, MAF, community leaders and a cross section of beneficiaries
Refining the implementation plan in consultation with project staff and the partners, as well as roles and responsibilities of each partner during implementation.
Implementing and supervising project activities, in coordination with the partners
Contribute to the development of the IEC materials
Organizing regular project progress review with the partners, on the progress, lessons learned, and the plan for the next period.
Organizing, planning and supervising monitoring activities
Ensuring procurement plan is developed and updated
Be responsible of the correct planning and utilization of the project budget
Reviewing the monthly BFU (Budget Follow Up) produced by finance and take part in the monthly budgetary monitoring exercise
Preparing project progress reports and ensure their timely provision and compliance with Action Against Hunger and donor requirements (internal and external reports – Activity progress reports, Project Interim and Final reports)
Implementing technical recommendations concerning the project (from Head of Department, Technical Advisor at Headquarter, Evaluators)
Ensuring visibility and communication in accordance with the donor rules
Ensuring that donor rules and procedures are understood and respected by Action Against Hunger team and partners
Manage the project staff, beneficiaries and capacity development
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Supporting the recruitment of the projects staff (in liaison with Human Resources department, FSL HOD, Field Coordinator)
Training the project staff on the expected roles, project scope and process of implementation
Ensuring members of staff have clear individual work plan, plan of action and clear roles and responsibilities
Ensuring timely and supportive supervision to the staff
Work with HR on the staff management process- performance management and appraisal
Liaising with Field coordinator and logistics for staff safety while in the field
Ensuring timely provision of progress update by each staff, and provide timely feedback
Providing technical support to the project staff and develop project staff skills
Liaising with the partners for timely implementation and completion of activities under their scope
Leading the development of training materials and training of beneficiaries
Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of Action Against Hunger in his/her area of intervention.
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Coordination of activities with other sectors and departments of Action Against Hunger in order to ensure rational use of resources and optimum integration
Participation in visits by funding bodies whenever requested
Representing Action Against Hunger and ensuring coordination with partners, authorities, agencies of the United Nations and NGOs in his/her sector, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
Ensure participation of the district level coordination
In liaison with the FSL HOD, ensure project information sharing with the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, SLARI and SL-Met Agency at national level, organize visits for key national team to participate in key project events etc
Organization of workshops at district and national level for evidence sharing with stakeholders
Contributing to capitalization and technical development in his/her project and sector
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Documenting the lessons learned, provide analysis of the enabling factors of success and contribute to Action Against Hunger learning platform (newsletter, best practices etc).
Dissemination of the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of the project.
Contributing to the transmission of data from the ground to better to inform Action Against Hunger communications.
Compile all documents dealing with the essential techniques and methodologies involved in the project (including the list of beneficiaries and distribution etc.) for capitalization and audit purposes
Write a handover report at the end of the mission.
Ensure that the Field Coordinator and the FSL HoD are supplied with essential documents for archiving in digital form during their tenure and while exiting their position (if applicable).
Ensure that all project photographs are shared with the communications department at debriefing sessions and saved on the internal server.
Contribute to definition of strategy, needs identification and the positioning of the FSL Department
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Upon request, contribution to the analysis of the situation with respect to FSL and in the context of climate change in the target area
Identify needs in his/her area of activity
Become familiar with Action Against Hunger strategy
Take part in the strategic review of the mission and contribute to FSL strategy definition
Identify the presence and the strategic orientations of other partners in the field with a view to improving coordination and effective working.
Upon request, participating to the definition of possible future projects especially those related to Food Security and Livelihoods.
Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Sierra Leone operational quality and consistency
The Program Manager is responsible for:
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information at all times
Perform other job related tasks as requested by the supervisor
Commit to and comply with the organisation’s gender, age, and diversity principles and policies
Support on the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles through daily activities and / or through the management of teams (managing performance and development)
Commit to comply with the organization principles, values, procedures and policies.
Gender Action
Activities:
Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
Initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
Develop indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department.
Arrange for the preparation of special reports as needed, on particular gender issues.
Others
Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
Carry out job related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
At least Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy / Agriculture General / Climate Science / Rural Development or related field
At least 3 years of experience in managing agricultural projects and or climate change projects
Experience in international NGOs and rural development is advantageous.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Professional experience in agricultural, climate change or rural development projects
Excellent communicator with exceptional English writing and reporting skills, displaying a familiarity with sector-related terminology
Good capacity for multi-partners coordination
Good team management skills
Strong representation and negotiation skills desired
Analytical and logical thinking; extremely detail oriented yet able to connect the dots
Organizational qualities
Good knowledge of English (read, written, spoken)
Computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook and Microsoft office package
Tactful, professional and transparent
Demonstrable commitment to gender equity
Proven ability to work independently under pressure with tight deadlines
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: February 2022
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)
LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas
REMUNERATION:
Monthly Basic Salary: SLL7,110,600 to SLL7,750,050 based on profile
Monthly Transport Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary
Housing Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary
Medical Insurance
HOW TO APPLY:
Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “FSL-PM” to
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Tuesday, 31st January 2022.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.
Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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