Job Vacancies at German Development Coperation (GIZ) – 2 Positions

German Development Coperation (GIZ) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) District Programme Support Officer
2.) TOR - Public Private Partnership (PPP) Fund - Advisor

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) District Programme Support Officer

Building on the development of Senior and Junior Secondary lesson plans, Mott MacDonald (SL) Limitedthrough its Leh Wi Lan program, is recruiting the role of DistrictProgramme Support Officer to plan, deliver, monitor and be accountable for Free Quality School Education (FQSE)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organization. We promote equal opportunities and have initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture. We are especially keen to hear from female applicants to create a gender balanced team. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at:

reasonable.adjustments @ mottmac.com

and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

This role is funded by and contracted through FCDO’s Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme.

Example duties and responsibilities

Support technical delivery in output 1:

• Ensure that MMSL employees, consultants, suppliers and partners in the districts are aware of MMSL finance and operations policies;

• Provide guidance (tools and trainings) to consultants and partners to support them in complying with policies;

• Identify non-compliance issues and report to MMSL management and recommend interventions to address the issues;

• Verify the authenticity and capacity of suppliers in the districts and make appropriate recommendations to MMSL management;

• Monitor security and risks in the districts and report to MMSL management where appropriate.

• Work with the Regional Coordinators and District Officers to support the delivery of MMSL activities in the districts;

• Validate Orange money numbers of participants and confirm registration with Orange Money;

• Verify payment spreadsheets with attendance list for all MMSL activities and forward validated lists to Senior Operations Officer for processing;

• Ensure that each district has a verified list of trainees that the programme constantly engages in the districts;

• Maintain an up-to-date database of teachers and other government personnel who receive ongoing training from the programme

Completed cover letter AND Curriculum Vitae, including contacts of 3 institutional referees with email Addresses of the HR .

Please use the Job Title as the subject of your email application

Candidate profile

Experience/skills

• Advance knowledge in compliance with programme policies and procedures, health, and safety and programme support functions;

• Knowledge of finance and administrative support processes and tools;

• Knowledge of district level development-aid work in Sierra Leone;

• Fluent use of core computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to produce reports - formal written documents in Word and PowerPoint;

• Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and succinctly both in written form (e.g., email updates) and verbally (e.g. phone discussions, meetings, remote, coaching and updates to DOs and MMSL Freetown team members

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, which includes supporting government district offices;

• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

Mindset

• Continuous improvement

• Independent and proactive

• Willingness to bring about positive change

• Collaborative and respectful

• Willingness to travel regularly to the provinces

• Higher (undergraduate) degree in a relevant area or equivalent

• Practical experience in project compliance, health and safety, project support and coordination, finance, and operations with reputable international organisation(s);

Language

• English (professional proficiency)

• Krio (fluent spoken

How to Apply

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

Deadline: 22nd July 2021.

2.) TOR - Public Private Partnership (PPP) Fund - Advisor

The Public Private Partnership (PPP) fund is a technical cooperation project of the German Development Cooperation which aims to enhance the employment situation, to support the creation of decent jobs, increase incomes and improve working conditions in cooperation with private partners in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. To achieve these goals the PPP Fund will implement development partnerships with the private sector. Private-sector companies can be key drivers for competitiveness, and they can play an important role, enabling the population to take up employment and generate income.

Thus, the fund aims to foster partnerships with private companies in different sectors, such as mining, resource and agricultural sectors while simultaneously addressing vocational training needs thereby creating employment possibilities. In order to enhance reform capacities in the partner countries, inclusion of government institutions in selected PPP is part of the approach.

1. Responsibilities

The advisor is responsible for:

• Managing the Sierra Leone component of the PPP Fund accordingly to its goals and activities agreed with the partners and the superior of the project.

• The successful initiation and implementation of selected PPP projects in Sierra Leone that create employment and income for the target group

• Ensuring that PPPs are well coordinated and in line with Government priorities.

• Monitoring and evaluation of the implemented partnerships with focus on its impacts.

• Coordinating and supporting project progress and reporting to the supervisor of the project.

The Project Manager performs the following tasks:

2. Tasks

1. Management responsibility

The advisor Is responsible for the orders and measures in the project implementation as described in the project description that are assigned to him/her;

• Supports project financial management, according to GIZ procedures (P+R);

• Is responsible for regular monitoring and reporting;

• Makes sure an appropriate steering structure for each partnership as well as for the overall project is in place.

2. Professional advisory services

The advisor

• Identifies and screens possible partner companies, e.g. in the mining or agricultural sector

• Creates an overview of possible partner companies and reach out to those partners to identify needs and to select suitable private-sector partners in Sierra Leone.

• Creating an overview of possible public-private co-operations, reach out, screen and select suitable private-sector partners in Sierra Leone.

• Based on an analysis of the private-sector partners, design and plan projects in close consultation with those partners (project concept, financial and operational planning).

• Support and advise the cooperation companies to foster decent employment, increase income and improve working conditions for the local population.

• Foster contacts with educational institutions

• Providing professional advice to cooperation companies and other important stakeholders.

• Based on the prior analysis of the private-sector partners, design and plan projects in close consultation with those partners (project concept, financial and operational planning).

• Identifies needs for external support and advice, work on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach

• Formulates terms of reference and supervises third parties in the course of carrying out project activities

• Monitors the development and implementation of project plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts and the project head

• Designs, prepares and implements workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to the project’s area of activity

• Monitors project progress and the activities of the project, review reports and documents on the progress of the partnerships, identify bottlenecks and recommends alternative management options to the programme manager

3. Networking and cooperation

The advisor

• Fosters and ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners companies

• Ensures that PPPs are well coordinated with government and local authorities and in line with Government priorities

• Cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships

• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

• Supports the Head of the PPP Fund in PR work and knowledge management and facilitates learning of partner institutions.

• Travels in the region, in accordance with project requirements

4. Knowledge management

The advisor

• Compiles information on PPP Fund and ensures knowledge transfer to relevant stakeholders in close cooperation with the project manager

• Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures

• Draws up reports and presentation documents

• Formulates appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office

• Assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.

5. Management and coordination tasks

The advisor

• Is responsible for project planning and develops project concepts and strategies, ensures implementation together with the project head and the partners

• Uses GIZ’s Tools (Capacity WORKS) for the project implementation

• Coordinates and prioritises relevant project activities at local level in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities

• Manages and monitors the Sierra Leone component budget in consultation with the Head of Programme

• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments

6. Other duties/additional tasks

The advisor

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

3. Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Language Skills and Education:

• The Public-Private Partnership Advisor will possess the following language skills and educational background:

• Be fluent in English and the Local Language.

• Possess a master’s degree in a related field (may be offset by applicable experience).

• In addition to the requirements noted above, the following skills/experience are desired:

• At least five years of experience in private sector development, economic development, and/or value chains.

• At least five years of experience in leading program activities as part of a donor-funded project within an emerging market.

• At least five years of experience in working with stakeholders to facilitate PPPs; and

• At least five years of experience in design, implementation, and management of public-private partnerships.

• Experience in Africa /developing countries working on regional programmes.

• Experience in working in/with international development cooperation (German International Development Organisations) will be an advantage

• Strong leadership, Managerial and networking skills within a multicultural environment.

• Solution oriented team player.

• Aptitude for learning quickly, advisory competency, high diligence and organisational ability.

• Excellent IT Skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities in English and basic communication.

Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32d Wilkinson Road, Freetown not later than the 30.07.2021 at 5.00 pm.

Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope. Softcopy applications can be sent to:

recruitmentsl@giz.de.

Again, only complete applications (cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview.