Job Vacancies at Concern Worldwide – 7 Positions
Concern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer
2.) Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader
3.) Food and Nutrition Security Officer
4.) Gender & Nutrition Officer
5.) Nutrition Team Leader
6.) VSLA, Markets and Income Generating Officer
7.) WASH Officer
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 based in four areas, namely Tonkolili District, Port Loko District and Western Area Urban and Wester Area Rural.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer
Job Title:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader
Direct reports:
Nil
Liaises with:
All project team members especially Project Manager, Team Leader, Nutrition Manager/Officer and M&E Officer;
Port Loko Base Manager; PL & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Programme Quality Unit; Equality and Gender Advisor;
Relevant Community and Chiefdom stakeholders.
Job Location:
Port Loko / Lokomasama Chiefdom (Petifu Junction) with frequent travel to Kamasondo Chiefdom as well as occasional travel to Concern Port Loko office.
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension.
Job Purpose:
The Agriculture and Natural Resource Management officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the:
Sustainable Natural Resource Management activities: Using participatory/ community based methods to support the community to analyse their environment and its food sources – e.g. farm land, rivers, forests. Support communities to implement agreed measures/activities to use and manage their resources sustainably to ensure diverse and enough food production from the natural environment in the long term.
Nutrition-sensitive sustainable Agriculture activities: Through farmer Field school approach - Support farmers to ‘grow what they eat’ to enable them to sustain healthier and more diverse diets from their own production. With a focus on climate smart sustainable (organic) production of diverse nutrient rich crops – and developing integrated crop and livestock farming systems on their own farms.
S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, provide quality reports.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme planning and implementation
Under supervision of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader:
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe;
Participate in community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Train/coach beneficiaries on key climate and nutrient smart agricultural topics using FIBL Organic Farming Manual for example: soil fertility/composting, mixed cropping, mixed farming,, homestead gardening, sustainable management of natural resources, post-harvest loss, natural pest control etc;
Train/coach beneficiaries on LANN+ Module 4 - Agriculture and management of natural resources – support participatory community land mapping and establishment and coaching of NRM committees;
Support other project field officers in roll out of other LANN+ training modules and nutrition camps where needed;
Support the establishment of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and strengthen the capacity of master farmers to cascade sustainable-organic agricultural practices through the FFS;
Support FFS groups to develop integrated crop and livestock farming systems on their own farms;
With Project team support development and implementation nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans;
Preparation documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request...) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits;
Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the M&E Officer;
Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation;
Participate in baseline, end line and monitoring surveys as required.
Reporting and documentation
Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader;
Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader in a timely and accurate manner;
Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PQ team;
Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation (soft & hard copies);
Other responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming;
Participate in relevant coordination meetings at District level;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
University degree in Agriculture or Development or other Social Sciences;
Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing development projects in (and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of) livelihoods, climate smart agriculture, natural resource management (experience in gender and nutrition an advantage);
Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches;
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 3 years working with INGOs;
Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation;
Ability to work on own initiative;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Good observation skills;
Computer skills / MS Word and Excel;
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated;
Ability to influence others;
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning;
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio;
Valid motorbike licence and ability to ride (desirable);
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
2.) Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader
Job Title:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Project Manager
Direct reports:
VSLA, Markets and Income Generating Officer and Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Officer
Liaises with:
All project team members, but especially the Nutrition Supervisor; Other project teams in Port Loko. Relevant counterparts in Livelihoods team in Tonkolili.
Port Loko Base Manager; Port Loko & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown Programme Quality Unit & Equality and Gender Advisor; Integrated program coordinator.
Community and Chiefdom, District stakeholders including - Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, District Environmental Protection Officer and Senior Water mapping Officer
Job Location:
Port Loko, Concern Office (50% in the field in project sites)
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader will provide day-to-day supportive supervision of the Field Officers in their team - to ensure that project activities are being carried out as per the agreed work plan. S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track to be met fully and with high quality. S/He will ensure that staff are present in their assigned field locations and will monitor the delivery and completion of their work.
Project specific;
Oversite and ensure quality of activities and outcomes for the following LANN-NSC pillars:
Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM) activities: Through participatory/ community based methods to support the community to analyse their environment and its food sources – e.g. farm land, rivers, forests. Support communities to implement agreed measures/activities to use and manage their resources sustainably to ensure diverse and enough food production from the natural environment in the long term.
Nutrition-sensitive sustainable agriculture activities: Through farmer Field school approach - support farmers to ‘grow what they eat’ to enable them to sustain healthier and more diverse diets from their own production. With a focus on climate smart sustainable (organic) production of diverse nutrient rich crops – and developing integrated crop and livestock farming systems on their own farms.
Incomes and markets: Promotion of nutrition-sensitive and gender-sensitive value chains, savings schemes / VSLAs and other support for income generation for vulnerable farmers (especially women), to enable them to sustain healthier diets and prioritize other expenditures important for family nutrition security. Empowerment of women in agricultural and savings/income generation through the VSLAs and value addition/processing etc.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Specific Roles and Responsibilities - Under the supervision of the Project Manager
Programme Cycle Management:
Provide oversite, management and ensure quality of activities and achievement of outcomes for the following LANN-NSC pillars: Sustainable NRM; Nutrition-sensitive sustainable agriculture; and Incomes and Markets – coordinating with counterparts in Welthungerhilfe (WHH) to harmonise approaches and promote sharing and learning through the Project Manager;
Develop monthly and weekly work plans with their team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe, and monitor progress against these plans taking action to rearrange plans where necessary;
Prepare regular narrative reports on project activities and submit to Project Manager.
Ensure all expenditure is authorized and spent in accordance with Concern’s internal procedures and in line with project budget;
Ensure all aspects of project activities under their responsibility adhere to programme quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner;
Ensure that the project activities under their responsibility are accurately reflected in the integrated MEL system, identifying activities to be monitored and data to be collected;
Participate in project community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Support Project manager to organise and implement the project baseline study and needs assessment - highlight areas of the adaptation of LANN-NCS to Port Loko context;
Contribute to the designing and delivery of training models, learning processes, resources, materials and workshops
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Ensure identification of and documentation of good practices (with PQ unit): related to Sustainable NRM; Nutrition-sensitive sustainable agriculture; and Incomes and markets;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders, Chiefdom, District stakeholders and project animators to aid successful programming;
Participate in project planning and review meetings with staff and stakeholders and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day to day project implementation;
Submit weekly work plans aligned with the overall programme implementation plan and monthly reports to Project Manager;
Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, ensure the mainstreaming of cross cutting themes by field officers in all activities: COVID-19 prevention & awareness rising; Gender and Equality; Community participation and empowerment; Right-based approach.
People Management:
Line manage VSLA, Markets & Income Generating Officer and Agriculture & Natural Resource Management Officer, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract.
Ensure that all team positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands deliverables which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s Policies and procedures;
Monitor and review performance of your direct reports and hold them accountable for executing their job as per the agreed job description and performance objectives; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance; conducting regular Performance Development Reviews; setting SMART objectives as per Concern guidelines and identifying areas of staff development needs;
Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.
Routinely observe and monitor the co-facilitation of field activities to ensure they are carried out to the highest quality, providing critical and constructive feedback to Field Officers.
Others responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Participate relevant meetings at District level;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Essential
University degree in Agriculture or development or other relevant social sciences
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in project implementation in livelihoods, climate smart / nutrient sensitive agriculture and/or NRM)
Minimum 4 year working with INGOs
Field experience in community based projects working directly with communities, partners and government officials.
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential
Strong team leader - Demonstrated experience in line management of teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including report writing
Good budget and financial management skills
Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work both as part of a team & independently.
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong analytical skills
Excellent supervision skills
Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel)
Experience in working with district sector offices (such as welfare, gender and equality, agriculture, environment, nutrition, health…), local NGOs and INGOs;
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio;
Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable).
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
3.) Food and Nutrition Security Officer
Job Title:
Food and Nutrition Security Officer
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Nutrition Supervisor
Direct reports:
Nil
Liaises with:
- All project team members, but especially the Gender and Nutrition Officer; Other project teams in Port Loko. Relevant counterparts in Livelihoods team in Tonkolili.
- Port Loko Base Manager; Port Loko & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown Programme Quality Unit & Equality and Gender Advisor;
-- Relevant Community and Chiefdom stakeholders.
Job Location:
Port Loko, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Community based – with frequent travel to the other LANN-NSC Chiefdom (Kamasondo) as well as occasional travel to Concern office in Port Loko town.
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The Food and Nutrition Security Officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the:
Scaling-Up Nutrition and Immunisation Movement (SUNI) and Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) network activities: Support the establishment and strengthening of Chiefdom and community FNS networks in project locations through - capacity building on FNS concepts; supporting FNS in conducting outreach activities related to analysis and monitoring. Fostering greater sharing and dialogue between FNS and SUNI as well as other the sectors on how to work collectively towards food and nutrition security at community and district level.
Nutrition Education activities: Through participatory approaches that raise awareness of the principles and importance of nutrition, especially for women and children, as well as on improving the use of healthy food (from mixed farming products, naturally available nutritious foods, backyard gardens etc) for dietary diversity for the household.
S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, provide quality reports.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme planning and implementation
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor:
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe;
Participate in project community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Lead on establishment of FNS networks at Chiefdom and Community level in project locations:
With FNS identify and support mechanisms for greater sharing and coordination between FNS and SUNI including organising regular meetings and field visits with DHMT, PHU and SUNI/FNS members
Promote participation of FNS and SUNI in Multi-Actor-Partnership Platform;
With Project Nutrition Supervisor and FNS Officer - Support the roll out of the Nutrition Smart Communities Nutrition Camps intervention including:
Organising screening of children in project counties aged 6 months to 3 years (anthropometric measurements by trained animators and Community Health Workers);
Participatory targeting of vulnerable households with malnourished children to engage in Nutrition camp sessions;
Support nutrition camp sessions in areas of expertise: hands-on infant and young child feeding practices; cooking demonstrations of low-cost nutritious recipes; preparation and demonstrations of low-cost nutritious instant mixes for children; education on food and personal hygiene, safe drinking water, active feeding and care during illness.
Give technical input to adapting the intervention to the context of the project communities
Evaluate, document and share learnings/best practices coming out from nutrition camps with FNS/SUNI/DHMT and other key District government stakeholders.
Support other project field officers in roll out of LANN+ training modules;
With Project team support development and implementation nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans;
Preparation documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request...) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits;
Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the MEL Officer;
Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation;
Participate in baseline, end line and monitoring surveys as required.
Reporting and documentation
Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Nutrition Supervisor;
Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Nutrition Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner;
Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PQ team;
Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation (soft & hard copies).
Other responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, partner, etc. compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming;
Participate in SUNI/FNS coordination meetings at District level;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
University degree in in Nutrition or Community Development or other relevant social sciences.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing development projects in (and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of) gender-sensitive community based nutrition and food security (experience livelihoods, climate smart agriculture or natural resource management)
Strengths in community mobilization, fostering multi-stakeholder networks and platforms and knowledge of participatory approaches
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 3 years working with INGOs
Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good observation skills
Computer skills / MS Word and Excel
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to influence others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio
Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable)
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
4.) Gender & Nutrition Officer
Job Title:
Gender & Nutrition Officer
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Nutrition Supervisor
Liaises with:
All project team members – especially Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) Officer
Port Loko Base Manager; PL & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Programme Quality Unit; Equality and Gender Advisor;
Relevant Chiefdom and Community stakeholders
Job Location:
Port Loko / Lokomasama Chiefdom (Petifu Junction) with frequent travel to Lokomasama or Kamasondo as well as occasional travel to Concern Port Loko office.
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The Gender and Nutrition Officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the:
Nutrition Education activities: Through participatory approaches that raise awareness of the principles and importance of nutrition, especially for women and children, as well as on improving the use of healthy food (from mixed farming products, naturally available nutritious foods, backyard gardens etc) for dietary diversity for the household.
Gender transformation activities: Through both empowerment interventions as well as Social Behaviour Change (SBC) activities that challenge gender and social norms that exclude women from equitably and safely benefiting from and engaging in sustainable nutrient-sensitive agriculture and Natural Resource Management (NRM).
S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, provide quality reports.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme planning and implementation
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor:
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe;
Participate in community entry meetings
Provide input on the design of tools and criteria to identify vulnerable households to engage in the project using PRA approach (with a focus on gender) and participate in the process;
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
With Project Nutrition Supervisor and FNS Officer - Support the roll out of the Nutrition Smart Communities Nutrition Camp intervention including:
Organising screening of children in project counties aged 6 months to 3 years (anthropometric measurements by trained animators and Community Health Workers);
Participatory targeting of vulnerable households with malnourished children to engage in Nutrition camp sessions;
Support nutrition camp sessions in areas of expertise: hands-on infant and young child feeding practices; cooking demonstrations of low-cost nutritious recipes; preparation and demonstrations of low-cost nutritious instant mixes for children; education on food and personal hygiene, safe drinking water, active feeding and care during illness.
Give technical input to adapting the intervention to the context of the project communities
Train/coach beneficiaries in target communities on LANN+ Module 1 - Getting to know our food and in LANN+ Module 2: Mothers and children nutritional needs (1,000 days window);
Support other project field officers in roll out of LANN+ training modules where needed;
Lead on community sensitization and engagement activities on gender equity, SGBV prevention and decision making at HH and community level with Ministry of Social Welfare and Ministry of Gender and Youth’s Affairs;
Lead on delivering Living Peace gender transformation sessions at family level;
With Project team support development and implementation nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans;
With Equality and Gender Advisor review activities and give technical advice to ensure they are gender sensitive.
Preparation documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request...) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits;
Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the MEL Officer;
Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation;
Participate in baseline, end line and monitoring surveys as required.
Reporting and documentation
Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader;
Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader in a timely and accurate manner;
Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PQ team;
Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation both soft and hard copies.
Others responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, partner, etc. compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
Must have a degree in relevant area: gender, community development, human rights, social studies, nutrition;
Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing development projects in gender empowerment and transformation, nutrition (experience in livelihoods and Right Based projects an advantage)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equality, including gender transformation & drivers of exclusion, marginalization and inequality in Sierra Leone;
Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches.
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 3 years working with INGOs
Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good observation skills
Computer skills / MS Word and Excel
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to influence others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio
Valid motorbike licence and ability to ride (desirable)
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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
You can send through email to [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
5.) Nutrition Team Leader
Job Title:
Nutrition Team Leader
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Project Manager
Direct reports: 3
WASH Officer; Gender & Nutrition Officer; Food & Nutrition Security Network Officer
Liaises with:
All project team members, but especially the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader; Other project teams in Port Loko. Relevant counterparts in Livelihoods team in Tonkolili.
Port Loko Base Manager; Port Loko & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown Programme Quality Unit & Equality and Gender Advisor; Integrated program coordinator.
Community and Chiefdom, District stakeholders including Ministry of Health /DHMT/PHUs, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender and Youth’s Affairs in SGBV.
Job Location:
Port Loko, Concern Office (50% in the field in project sites - Lokomasama and Kamasondo Chiefdom)
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The Nutrition Team Leader will provide day-to-day supportive supervision of the Field Officers in their team - to ensure that project activities are being carried out as per the agreed work plan. S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track to be met fully and with high quality. S/He will ensure that staff are present in their assigned field locations and will monitor the delivery and completion of their work.
Project specific;
Oversite and ensure quality of activities and outcomes for the following LANN-NSC pillars:
Nutrition Education activities: Through participatory approaches that raise awareness of the principles and importance of nutrition, especially for women and children, as well as on improving the use of healthy food (from mixed farming products, naturally available nutritious foods, backyard gardens etc) for dietary diversity for the household.
Gender transformation activities: Through both empowerment interventions as well as Social Behaviour Change (SBC) activities that challenge gender and social norms that exclude women from equitably and safely benefiting from and engaging in sustainable nutrient-sensitive agriculture and Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Nutrition-Sensitive and gender-sensitive WASH activities at community level:Promotion of improved hygiene and sanitation practices and facilities at household and community level to reduce the prevalence of diarrheal diseases (for an improved utilization of and sustained effect of improved diets) – focusing both on behavior change and improved WASH hardware.
Scaling-Up Nutrition and Immunisation Movement (SUNI) and Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) network activities: Support the establishment and strengthening of Chiefdom and community FNS networks in project locations through - capacity building on FNS concepts; supporting FNS in conducting outreach activities related to analysis and monitoring. Fostering greater sharing and dialogue between FNS and SUNI as well as other the sectors on how to work collectively towards food and nutrition security at community and district level.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Specific Roles and Responsibilities - Under the supervision of the Project Manager
Programme Cycle Management:
Provide oversite, management and ensure quality of activities and achievement of outcomes for the following LANN-NSC pillars: Nutrition Education; Gender transformation; Nutrition-Sensitive and gender-sensitive WASH; and SUNI & FNS network – coordinating with counterparts in Welthungerhilfe (WHH) to harmonise approaches and promote sharing and learning through the Project Manager;
Develop monthly and weekly work plans with their team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe, and monitor progress against these plans taking action to rearrange plans where necessary;
Prepare regular narrative reports on project activities and submit to Project Manager.
Ensure all expenditure is authorized and spent in accordance with Concern’s internal procedures and in line with project budget;
Ensure all aspects of project activities under their responsibility adhere to programme quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner;
Ensure that the project activities under their responsibility are accurately reflected in the integrated MEL system, identifying activities to be monitored and data to be collected;
Participate in project community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Support Project manager to organise and implement the project baseline study and needs assessment - highlight areas of the adaptation of LANN-NCS to Port Loko context;
Contribute to the designing and delivery of training models, learning processes, resources, materials and workshops
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Ensure identification of and documentation of good practices (with PQ unit): related to Nutrition Education; Gender transformation; Nutrition-Sensitive and gender-sensitive WASH; and SUNI & FNS network;
Support Project Manager to build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders, Chiefdom, District stakeholders and project animators to aid successful programming
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, And with FNS Officer ensure SUNI and FNS network are in place and functional according to the work plan; Identify training needs and conduct trainings with SUNI / FNS networks on FNS concepts, monitoring, advocacy, etc. on a quarterly basis; Contribute to the conduct of advocacy strategy meetings and setting up of SUNI / FNS Committees at Chiefdom & Community levels
Participate in project planning and review meetings with staff and stakeholders and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day to day project implementation;
Submit weekly work plans aligned with the overall programme implementation plan and monthly reports to Project Manager;
Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, ensure the mainstreaming of cross cutting themes by field officers in all activities: COVID-19 prevention & awareness rising; Gender and Equality; Community participation and empowerment; Right-based approach.
People Management:
Line manage WASH Officer; Gender & Nutrition Officer; and Food & Nutrition Security Network Officer, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract.
Ensure that all team positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands deliverables which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s Policies and procedures;
Monitor and review performance of your direct reports and hold them accountable for executing their job as per the agreed job description and performance objectives; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance; conducting regular Performance Development Reviews; setting SMART objectives as per Concern guidelines and identifying areas of staff development needs;
Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.
Routinely observe and monitor the co-facilitation of field activities to ensure they are carried out to the highest quality, providing critical and constructive feedback to Field Officers.
Others responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Participate relevant meetings at District level and as maybe required by the Project Manager;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Essential
University degree in Nutrition and dietetics or accepted equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in project implementation ideally integrated Nutrition projects (gender sensitive- nutrition with WASH).
Minimum 4 year working with INGOs
Field experience in community based projects working directly with communities, partners and government officials.
Strengths in community mobilization, fostering multi-stakeholder networks and platforms and knowledge of participatory approaches
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential
Demonstrated experience in line management of teams
Good budget and financial management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including report writing
Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work both as part of a team & independently.
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong analytical skills
Excellent supervision skills
Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel)
Experience in working with district sector offices (such as gender WASH, Nutrition, health…), local NGOs and INGOs;
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio;
Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable).
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
6.) VSLA, Markets and Income Generating Officer
Job Title:
VSLA, Markets and Income Generating Officer
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader
Liaises with:
All project team members;
Port Loko Base Manager; Port Loko & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Programme Quality Unit; Equality and Gender Advisor;
Relevant Community and Chiefdom stakeholders.
Job Location:
Port Loko / Lokomasama Chiefdom (Petifu Junction) with frequent travel to Kamasondo Chiefdom as well as occasional travel to Concern Port Loko office.
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The VSLA, Markets and Income Generating officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the:
Promotion of nutrition-sensitive and gender-sensitive value chains, savings schemes / VSLAs and other support for income generation for vulnerable farmers (especially women), to enable them to sustain healthier diets and prioritize other expenditures important for family nutrition security.
Empowerment of women in agricultural and savings/income generation through the VSLAs and value addition facilities.
S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, provide quality reports.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme planning and implementation
Under the supervision of the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader:
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the project team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe;
Participate in community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Train/coach project groups on Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLA) including ToT for Animators to cascade the training to their groups;
Sensitise VSLA groups on investments in income generating opportunities e.g., value addition, food preservation through VSLAs;
Coach and mentor groups to strengthen communities IGA initiatives;
With Project team support development and implementation nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans;
Support other project field officers in roll out LANN+ training modules and nutrition camps where needed.
Preparation documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request...) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits;
Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the M&E Officer;
Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation;
Participate in baseline, end line and monitoring surveys as required.
Reporting and documentation
Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader;
Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Team Leader in a timely and accurate manner;
Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PQ team;
Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation (soft & hard copies).
Others responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, partner, etc. compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming;
Complete any reasonable task requested by your Team Leader.
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.
Person specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
Must have a diploma in community development or other relevant diploma.
University degree in Agriculture or development or other social sciences
Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing development projects in (and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of) VSLA approach and IGAs (experience in livelihoods, climate smart agriculture, gender or nutrition an advantage)
Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 3 years working with INGOs
Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good observation skills
Computer skills / MS Word and Excel
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to influence others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio
Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable)
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
7.) WASH Officer
Job Title:
WASH Officer
Project
Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:
Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader
Liaises with:
All project team members;
Port Loko Base Manager; PL & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Programme Quality Unit; Equality and Gender Advisor;
Relevant Community and Chiefdom stakeholders
Job Location:
Port Loko / Lokomasama Chiefdom (Petifu Junction) with frequent travel to Kamasondo Chiefdom as well as occasional travel to Concern Port Loko office.
Contract Details:
Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:
The WASH Officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the:
Nutrition-Sensitive and gender-sensitive WASH activities at community level: Promotion of improved hygiene and sanitation practices and facilities at household and community level to reduce the prevalence of diarrheal diseases (for an improved utilization of and sustained effect of improved diets) – focusing both on behavior change and improved WASH hardware.
S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, provide quality reports.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme planning and implementation
Under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader:
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe;
Participate in community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools;
Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers;
Train/coach beneficiaries in target communities on LANN+ Module 3 - Hygiene and basic sanitation: topics include personal hygiene and sanitary practices, effects of effect of diarrheal diseases on nutritional status especially vulnerable groups (Children under 5, pregnant and breastfeeding women) and includes food and water storage safety
Train beneficiaries on PHAST and Sanitation Marketing
Support other project field officers in roll out LANN+ training modules and nutrition camps activities related to WASH;
Identify most in need communities and roll out the WASH Self-Supply activities (supporting the communities with subsidized water facilities) in consultation with the communities and local authorities;
Provides technical guide on context specific approaches to rehabilitation of water points – e.g. to project VSLA groups on how their savings could be used to improve WASH in their locality;
Support establishment and capacity building of water management committees in project communities;
With Project team support development and implementation nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans;
Preparation documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request...) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits;
Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the M&E Officer;
Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation;
Participate in baseline, end line and monitoring surveys as required.
Reporting and documentation
Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader;
Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Food and Nutrition Security Team Leader in a timely and accurate manner;
Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PQ team;
Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation (soft & hard copies).
Others responsibilities:
Promote full accountability and staff, partner, etc. compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources;
Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities;
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming;
Complete any reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
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.
Person specification:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
Must have a diploma and/or degree in a discipline related to WASH, Civil engineering and/or Environmental Health;
Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing WASH related community led development projects (experience in gender and Right Based projects an advantage)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of in construction of water and sanitation facilities (borehole drilling, hand dug wells, low cost sanitation etc.) sustainability of water points, training of WASH committees etc. and in participatory hygiene promotion methods in rural settings.
Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches
Proven success in implementing community based and led hygiene and sanitation behaviour change.
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Essential:
Minimum 3 years working with INGOs
Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good observation skills
Computer skills / MS Word and Excel
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to influence others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio
Valid motorbike licence and ability to ride (desirable)
SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy, which 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 organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
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
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
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 [email protected] OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line - Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
2 New London Avenue, Off Sheriff Street, Port Loko by Advocacy Radio – 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 on the 20th October, 2021
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: [email protected]
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
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