Job Vacancies at Action Against Hunger – 3 Positions, Multiple Slots
Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Driver
2.) EOI Enumerators
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
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 Driver to transport people and equipment safely, and to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his/her responsibility.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Driver
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: 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: 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, 31st December 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.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
2.) EOI Enumerators
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Collect accurate data using digital data collection device or paper.
Valid and correct data are collected and recorded accordingly.
Attend the required number of days for training and participate actively.
Correct targeting of survey subjects based on survey protocol
Ensure daily targets for data collection are met.
Understand how to ask the questions that are in the questionnaires, the processes, and procedures that are involved.
Review data gathered from an interview to cross check if they are complete and accurate.
Recognize and give an account of problems in obtaining data.
Collaborate and liaise with MEAL Manager/ supervisor.
Adhere to time prescribed for departures to the field and debriefing sessions either before departure to the field or after the field, as instructed.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures
Ensure the highest standard of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organization.
Contribute to a positive working environment.
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL team.
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
GENDER ACTION
Activities:
Ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s in the process
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with household survey data collection
Experience with tablets or other technology for digital data collection
Ability to read, write and communicate well
Ability to communicate with household respondents in a professional manner
Fluency in Mende, Themne, Krio, or other languages used in Moyamba.
Qualification - must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Community Development/Health & Nutrition/Food Security and Livelihood or any other relevant discipline.
Available for data collection exercise when called upon on specified dates
Desirable
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
A results-driven individual with and interest in research and surveys
Experience with international NGOs that implement health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods projects
Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: As and when required, from January 2022 onwards.
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Average of 10 working days per session
LOCATION: Moyamba, Freetown and any other location within Sierra Leone.
REMUNERATION: Will be determined.
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 “ENUMERATOR” to
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 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.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Program Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitoring of project activities and sites to enhance effective implementation
Monitor the project performance indicators taking into account the program M&E plan and quantitative progress report.
Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries' confidentiality rules.
Ensure quality control of data provided by program teams and partners
Participate in activities related to evaluation/ impact studies of the project (baseline assessment, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, including quantitative as well as qualitative evaluations);
Contribute to the design and revision of data collection tools
Organize data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of the program in the field and ensure the quality of data collected for evaluations
Ensure action points are followed up as needed and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency, following up on any data quality issues with the MEAL Manager
Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate
Accountability and Learning:
Strengthen feedback mechanism with community beneficiaries and stakeholders through awareness raising
Support the MEAL manager to hold feedback gathering sessions on project performance
Support the programme team to identify and collect data on success stories MSC and lessons learnt for capitalization.
Support to hold quarterly programme review meeting with team members.
When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on project activities
Internally advocate for best practices in M&E and project delivery among project staff.
As necessary, identify gaps in monitoring and evaluation practices to uplift effective MEAL system.
Participate in the training of program teams and partners on the methodology and procedures of data collection and quality control;
Data Management and Reporting
Support in field data collection to inform project sustainability
Ensuring data entering and management of feedback and complaint.
Manage and update relevant database as required
Participate and support the regular field activity reports
Ensure to produce weekly update of achievement.
Prepare, produce and present MEAL activity reports, with analyses and summaries, to the Country MEAL Manager
Prepare and produce reports on program monitoring and evaluation activities to inform monthly/quarterly reports to be submitted to the Program hierarchy;
Others:
Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
Ensure proper filing and documentation in both hard and soft copy for proper recording keeping.
Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.
Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organisation.
Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures.
Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
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 the Country MEAL Manager, Field Coordinator, Prog Health and Nutrition Manager, Food Security and Livelihood Managers and Field Coordinator.
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (for example: Agriculture /Development / social science)
Higher National Diploma with 3-5 years working experience on programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
2-3 years working experience on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervision, management and monitoring/data management
Required Competencies and Skills:
Experience working in Food Security & Livelihood.
Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
Ability to work with and support different teams
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software
Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: January 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: SLL 3,567,200 to 4,096,960 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 “MEAL Officer” to:
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will 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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