Job Vacancies at National Commission For Social Action (NaCSA) – 5 Positions / Multiple Openings

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Disaster Preparedness Officer
2.) District Coordinators
3.) Financial Management Specialist
4.) Programme Manager
5.) Senior Director of Programmes

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), was established by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 89 0f 2019) as the government’s official development assistance agency with the responsibility for the promotion and implementation of community-based sustainable social protection and development programmes.

Before the enactment of the NaCSA Act in 2019, NaCSA had existed since 1996 as the Ministry of National Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (MNRRR) with a broad mandate to respond to the emerging humanitarian emergency as a result of the ongoing civil war.

In 1998, the government transformed the MNRRR into a commission called the National Commission for Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NCRRR) in a bid to make it more responsive to the urgently unfolding humanitarian situation and with a more focused three-year mandate to provide assistance of post conflict reconstruction, resettlement and rehabilitation.

On the expiration of the three-year mandate of the NCRRR, it was restructured and transformed into the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). The NaCSA’s new mandate included managing the transition from humanitarian emergency relief to post-war reconstruction and development.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Disaster Preparedness Officer

Responsible to:Programme Manager-SSN

SECTOR: National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS)/ Social Safety Net (SSN) Project

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract

Contract Duration:One (1) Year initially, renewable based on satisfactory performance

LOCATION: Freetown with Travels to the Provinces.

SCOPE OF WORK:

NaCSA seeks an experienced, dynamic individual for the role of Disaster Preparedness Officer supporting NaCSA’s programme in the development and implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Plan and provide key cross-sector, cross-functional support to the National Emergency Team ‘NET’ when deployed in response to specific humanitarian emergencies. The Disaster Preparedness Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality, coordinated, rapid emergency response, with an emphasis on timeliness and best use of resources; leading and building staff capacity on emergency preparedness initiatives; and supporting the integration of DRR into program development where feasible. The Disaster Preparedness Officer’s responsibilities will also include working closely with the National Social Protection Secretariat (NSPS) Director, SSN Program Manager, the ONS and the INGO’s staff on coordinated assessment and information gathering on early warning and emergency impacts; representation at various forums; and liaison with diverse stakeholders including NaCSA technical units, government partners, and international and local NGOs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Preparedness Planning

• Support and facilitate the country programme and the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the annual process of the emergency preparedness planning cycle leading to the design and development of a NaCSA owned Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP)

• Provide support to NaCSA programme, NET and field-based staff on emergency preparedness issues, including delivery of training and simulations (emergency preparedness / emergency response trainings)

• Work closely with NSPS Directorate and maintain the NET register, ensure it is up to date and recruit replacement staff as and when required

• Closely monitor and stay up to date with context-specific factors informing and/or impacting NaCSA EPP e.g. early warning data, security and access issues, other actor mapping, and make recommendations to Senior Management Team (SMT) and program teams accordingly.

• Coach and mentor NET staff and field-based counterparts on emergency preparedness and response and link it to wider organizational talent development mechanisms

• Work closely with the M&E unit to ensure data collection and monitoring tools are aligned with, and responsive to emergency program M&E frameworks, core indicators, and inclusive of the particular needs of vulnerable groups

Emergency Response and Programming

• Initiate, and as necessary lead, needs assessments and data collection to feed into project design; Support field teams where needed to develop/refine tools for, and/or conduct and compile information from, rapid assessments.

• Lead and coordinate the design and delivery of NaCSA emergency interventions in response to e.g., displacement due to conflict or natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies as they arise and based on needs

• Ensure an integrated sector approach when implementing a response through engagement and consultation with Programme Sector leads from the inception of the response

• Work closely with the Finance department in the development of budgets and proposals for emergency preparedness and response interventions, coordinating with other technical leads/specialist on project design and proposal development inputs

• Oversee the implementation of first line emergency response projects, ensuring timely procurement, spending, and implementation plans and that overall stated goals and objectives are tracked and met before transition and merger with regular programming or exit

• Closely monitor and manage program spending and serve as budget manager for emergency response grants.

• Ensure compliance with NaCSA policy, procedures and practices throughout preparedness and emergency response activities, including adherence to Do No Harm principles

Coordination and Representation

• In collaboration with Regional and District coordinators, closely monitor and communicate with key staff as needed on new or anticipated developments in population movements, security context, accessibility constraints, and natural or environmental phenomena.

• Liaise with and support operational functions in their roles in effectively designing and delivering preparedness and response, particularly on cash, prepositioning, and timely procurement.

• Coordinate with NSPS and ensure NaCSA is adequately represented at relevant national level forums (e.g., clusters, working groups, and other coordination meetings; launches and briefings) providing feedback, analysis and recommendations to the NSPS

• Identify opportunities for and take forward concrete actions toward enhancing coordination with other NGOs during the onset of a rapid onset emergency response

• In coordination with NSPS Director and SSN PM, Regional and District Coordinators facilitate donor and HQ visits to the program sites.

Reporting & Documentation

• As required, compile or contribute to the writing of assessment and project reports.

• Compile and disseminate any data, reports, briefings, etc. (NaCSA’s or other agencies’) relevant to NaCSA preparedness and response activities in a timely fashion.

• Contribute to the design and development of program briefing materials, and provide timely, quality inputs to information requests from NaCSA HQ management and donors.

• Lead the compiling and writing of periodic situation reports as required.

Deliverables:

Emergency Preparedness and Planning

• Design and develop a NaCSA Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP)

• Deliver a minimum of at least three (3) trainings and simulations (including coaching and mentoring) in emergency preparedness/ emergency response to NaCSA field and partner staff per year

• Establish and maintain an up-to-date National Emergency Team (NET) register, develop job descriptions for staff in the NET and ensure all positions are filled; initiating recruitment whenever a vacancy arises.

• Submit monthly reports on disaster assessments, disaster preparedness, disaster-prone areas and early warning systems including possible impacts on security, access and NaCSA operations countrywide.

• Collect credible data and develop monitoring tools in collaboration with NaCSA M&E staff whenever required. Data and tools must be well aligned with NaCSA’s emergency response preparedness and response plan.

Emergency Response & Programming:

• Constitute and lead needs assessments exercises during emergencies or in disaster prone areas, conduct data collection exercises in support project design and disaster response. Support NaCSA field staff to develop and refine tools for data collection and rapid assessment.

• Lead and coordinate internally with other program sector heads NaCSA’s emergency interventions during emergencies and also coordinate with other national partners

• Develop budget and write proposals for funding for emergency preparedness and response. Coordinate with the Finance Department and SSN Financial Management Specialist (FMS) other sector/ technical leads in developing budget and proposals.

• Supervise and coordinate the implementation of all NaCSA first line emergency response during emergencies ensuring timely procurement and

• Serve as fund manager responsible for all emergency response funding coming into NaCSA. Track and monitor all inflows and outflows from this fund while adhering to NaCSA internal controls policies and all national and donor policies. Produce, weekly monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the operation of the emergency response fund.

Coordination and Representation:

• Regularly publish NaCSA disaster assessment including anticipated mass movements of people, security and potential environmental phenomena

• Attend and participate in briefings, meetings, workshops, seminars and training on behalf of NaCSA and submit reports to the Director NSPS reports on those activities.

• Compile and disseminate disaster assessments and project reports on a regular basis

• Respond in a timely manner, to requests for information, technical advice and data from donors, partners and other government agencies.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or relevant field from a recognized university with at least six years of relevant work experience;

• Experience must include work in a similar role within national, international humanitarian/emergency contexts

• Exceptional coordination and inter-personal skills

• Background in situation analysis, needs assessments and project management.

• Demonstrably excellent written and oral communication skills; strong English writing skills required.

• Experience with cash programming is a plus

• Familiarity with major donor rules and regulations (e.g. Word Bank Group, USAID/OFDA, ECHO, DFID, UNOCHA, SIDA)

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and the ability to work under pressure are essential

Personal Specifications:

• Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and high workload.

• Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.

• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Services to be provided by NaCSA

• Resources and training in disaster preparedness, planning and response

• Resources and training in program and project management

•  Office accommodation and equipment including internet, laptop computer and access to printing services

• Access to other NaCSA resources at headquarters and in the regional and district offices

To Apply

1. Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

NaCSA House, 2nd floor

14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR

2. Send an email with Letter of motivation and updated CV to: [email protected]   (please indicate Position Title on Subject Line).

Note: if applying through careers.sl, kindly upload CV and application letter, indicating position you are applying for on the Subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 1st  October 2021

Women are encouraged to apply

2.) District Coordinators

Responsible to: The Regional Coordinator

Other Relationships: The Programme Manager SSN, Director Social Protection Secretariat, Senior Directors, Directors and other Support Services.

Objectives: The main purpose of the District Coordinator (DC) is to serve as the Administrative Head and focal person of the District Office and oversee the preparation and implementation of sub-projects in the district. The DC will focus on all projects but will also support all NaCSA Donor assisted projects in the district.

CORE TASKS:

1. Support and maintain the district structure for identification, appraisal and approval of sub-projects for all funding windows in the Commission.

2. In collaboration with M&E Unit, assist in setting up a system for monitoring and supervision of sub-projects and set up a district database on NaCSA activities in all areas under their supervision.

3. Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly progress report on all NaCSA activities in the District to the Regional Coordinator and HQ.

4. Hold monthly meetings with all district staff – to ensure performance and compliance to all NaCSA expectations and objectives

5. Must take an active and lead role in targeting exercises held in associated communities

6. Build Networking and advocacy relationships with district level stakeholders and agencies within the context of NaCSA’s mandate areas;

7. In collaboration with District Recovery Committee (DRC’s) and Chiefdom Development Committee, identify geographical and structural gaps and problems in the recovery plan of chiefdoms.

8. Conduct field visits to follow up on cash transfer activities and collate and submit monthly district activity reports to the Programme Manager and Regional Coordinator and maintain database of target population

9. Prepare district work plans and budget including managing the district imprest and account for expenditures accordingly.

10. In collaboration with the M&E Unit, Grievance Redress Mechanism team, monitor the implementation of NaCSA activities (Cash Transfers) in the communities and prepare monthly progress reports for management

The Role Holder must ensure the following …..

•   Adherence to the registry complied by the SP Secretariat;

•  Coordinate trainings on beneficiaries on the SSN Project;

• Collate information on beneficiaries listed for payment on the SSN;

• Ensure that implementing agencies fulfil contractual responsibilities, especially in terms of financial management and provide technical backstopping in administrative areas.

• Maintain appropriate and up to date knowledge around cash transfer issues to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the SSN initiatives

He/ She must be capable of …..

• Supporting the Programme Manager and Regional Coordinator in developing concept notes and project proposals for funding;

• Support linkages of SSN and beneficiaries with other SP Services;

• Help organise Donor missions and tracking of actions on mission recommendations;

• Prepare reports on Social Safety Net Projects for finalisation by supervisor;

• Identifying gaps and problems in the implementation of work standards and develop training packages for communities.

• Preparing annual and semi-annual work plans and budget to submit to donor and enforce the provision of the policies and procedures around cash transfer implementation

Duration of the services

The duration of the assignment is for an initial period of 12 months beginning from conclusion of interview and the selection of the appropriate candidate. Subject to consultants' satisfactory performance of the assignment, the Contract could be extended (based on the unit rate included in the signed contract).

Qualifications and Work Experience

• A First in Degree in Development studies or similar, or at least 5 years’ experience in development/ community work

• At least two (2) years professional work experience in a social fund environment or community based engagement

• In addition, the candidate must have experience in the implementation and reporting of donor funded projects

Competencies

• Strong computing background and experience

• Experience in development and use of web services and APIs is an advantage

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent presentation skills and training capabilities

• Good analytic and report writing skills

• Excellent problem analysis and critical thinking skills

• Good collaboration and team work skills

• Strong sense of diligence.

Values:

• Commitment and devotion

• Integrity and Accountability

• Adherence to acceptable professional standards

Knowledge:

• Must have good knowledge on providing guidance and general support to regional teams in the generation and processing of project initiatives from communities and related procurement processes.

• Capable of reviewing sub project reports from the regions, prepare and effect follow up actions in collaboration with the Regional Coordinator.

• Must have knowledge in cross checking project completion reports and verifying completeness of individual subproject files.

• Knowledge of undertaking spot checks on project implementation to verify quality of implementation and providing clarifications on programme related queries from Donors and the public

• Must have knowledge around managing grievances, managing staff performance, coordinating and implementing job training

• Capable of managing and delivering timely collation of information relating to beneficiaries who drop out of the scheme for submission to the Regional Coordinator and Programme Manager as well as collation of information on beneficiaries listed for payment on the SSN

To Apply

1. Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

NaCSA House, 2nd floor

14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR

2. Send an email with Letter of motivation and updated CV to: [email protected]   (please indicate Position Title on Subject Line).

Note: if applying through careers.sl, kindly upload CV and application letter, indicating position you are applying for on the Subject Line.

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 1st October 2021

Women are encouraged to apply

3.) Financial Management Specialist

Responsible to: The Director of Finance

Other Relationships:  PM SLCDD 2, Senior Directors, Directors, Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner

Key Responsibilities:

Review monthly project financial reports from individual implementing agencies and prepare summary financial reports for review by NaCSA Projects Committee and for submission to NaCSA Headquarters.

Open and maintain project financial file and data base which would track actual versus budgeted expenses for each project and allow for comparison of activities by Chiefdom, District and Region by sector and by cost items.

Carry out preliminary review of project proposal budgets prior to submission to the relevant technical committees and the projects committee to ensure that budgets conform with NaCSA financial procedures and restrictions, and that prices are consistence with markets rates.

Maintain database of standard market unit costs for standard NaCSA activities and inputs.

Work in collaboration with the projects officer to assess the institutional capacity of applying agencies to adequately carry out the work prevented in NaCSA Project proposals.

Ensure that implementing agencies fulfill contractual responsibilities especially in terms of financial management and procurement and provide any needed technical backstopping or support to implementing agency administrative staff in these areas.

Carry out periodic spot-checks of the financial records and systems of the implementing agencies.

Assist NaCSA/Donor appointed auditors in reviewing the annual expenditures under the NaCSA and other general expenditures of the regional NaCSA office.

Maintain the regional NaCSA office account, prepare monthly analysis of operating expenses to the Director of Finance and submit quarterly statement of accounts to NaCSA Headquarters on the use of funds in the regional account.

Qualifications

• A qualified (or newly qualified) Chartered Accountant.

• Must hold a membership of an Accountancy body of equal standing (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA).

• Should have at least 5-6 years of relevant professional experience in financial and accounting management, with at least 3 years in donor related finance and accounting.

• Should also have at least 4 years of supervisory experience.

• Must be capable of using accounting and financial software / programmes

Person Specification

• Good leadership skills and strong management controls.

• Must have experience at heading a financial/accounting department.

• Proven work experience as a Finance Management Specialist or similar role

Skills & Competencies:

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Experience using financial software including advanced MS Excel skills

• Knowledge of financial regulations with excellent analytical and numerical skills

• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

• Knowledge working with numerical data and reporting on such data

• Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of general, fund, and governmental accounting

• Capable of financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting; principles

• Good knowledge of the practices of cost and fixed asset accounting utilizing professional accounting standards and requirements;

• Have knowledge of managing internal controls and audit principles and practices; principles and practices of municipal budgeting; laws and ordinances relating to the financial administration of public

• Ability to interpret budgets and manage their implementation.

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and quickly implement solutions.

• Planning and organising work schedule skills

• Problem solving and decision making skills

• Good collaboration and team work skills

• Strong sense of diligence

Values:

• Good Character

• Commitment and devotion

• Integrity and Accountability

• Adherence to acceptable professional standards

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Community Driven Development Project procedures

• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications

• Sound knowledge of project accounting and financial management

Duration of the services

The duration of the assignment is for an initial period of 12 months commencing from the date of appointment. Subject to the individual’s satisfactory performance during the assignment, the contract may be extended. Please note that apart from work performance, the contract extension is also contingent on availability of funds

To Apply

1. Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

NaCSA House, 2nd floor

14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR

2. Send an email with Letter of motivation and updated CV to: [email protected] (please indicate Position Title on Subject Line).

Note: if applying through careers.sl, kindly upload CV and application letter, indicating position you are applying for on the Subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 1st October 2021

Women are encouraged to apply

4.) Programme Manager

Responsible to: Director of Programmes

Other Relationships:  Director- NSPS

Key Responsibilities:

1. TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF PROJECTS:

1. Provide technical and operational leadership for the Project ;

2. Coordinate the setting of quality standards on the project management;

3. Coordinate the setting of deliverable physical targets for the projects within the Directorate;

4. Coordinate supervision of the various projects components within the Directorate to ensure adherence to quality standards and accomplishment of deliverable targets;

5. Ensure adherence to processes and procedures as contained in the various project documents;

6. Facilitate preparation for donor supervision missions and effect recommendations and action points;

7. Coordinate the implementation of Social Protection/Safety Nets interventions.

2. CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION:

1. Support the Social Protection Directorate in the direct supervision, coordination and monitoring of Social Protection Programs and resource mobilization;

2. Ensure the cascading of the Performance Contract with the President to the Regional and District Levels;

3. Contribute to the preparation and roll out of medium term and annual programme plans;

4. Participate in periodic programme performance improvement reviews.

3. CONTRIBUTION TO MONITORING AND EVALUATION; KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT; REPORTING, AND VISIBILITY:

• Coordinate the constituent units / projects in the preparation of requisite reports including the Performance Target Table (PTT) report to State House;

• Participate in joint monitoring of project activities in the field;

• Contribute to preparation of the program component of the Quarterly Progress Reports;

• Contribute to knowledge management and promotion of visibility of the project.

4. CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT SERVICES:

• Support the Procurement unit in the engagement of service providers for the execution of assignments related to the Project;

• Support the Procurement unit in the evaluation of the performance of service providers engaged to execute services under the Project;

• Support the Directorate of Support Services in ensuring effective contract management;

3.Objectives

These Terms of Reference (TOR) relate to the position of Programme Manager-Social Safety Net. The Programme Manager will work with the Social Protection Secretariat in the management, supervision, coordination of programme activities and monitoring of Social Protection projects implemented by NaCSA, particularly the World Bank-funded SSNP in order to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources and achievement of expected results/outputs.

4.Scope of the services

4.1The Programme will provide technical and operational leadership for the SSNP project as follows:

• Follow up with Regional and District Teams to ensure overall adherence to the project operational manuals and to the agreed targeting;

• Regularly liaise with key implementing partners (National Registration Secretariat, Statistics Sierra Leone), third party payment provider, independent monitoring bodies (Anti-Corruption Commission) and with the National Social Protection Secretariat to ensure efficient and coordinated project activities;

• Support the Social Protection (SP) Secretariat in ensuring that agreed payment system requirements and processes are adhered to;

• Provide guidance and general support to regional teams in the implementation and processing of project initiatives in the communities;

• Develop project activity rollout plans in collaboration with Regional and District teams;

• Coordinate the scheduling of project activity launching and commissioning through Regional Coordinators and track such activities;

• Undertake spot checks in project implementation community to verify quality of implementation;

• Support the Directorate in providing clarifications on programme related queries from Donors and the public and provide programme information as needed to the Commission's Public Information, Education and Communication system and activities;

• Coordinate trainings for Regional and District teams, beneficiaries, and implementing partners as needed on Project operational processes;

• Support the Directorate in developing concept notes and project proposals for funding;

• Help organise Donor missions and tracking of status on actions on mission recommendations;

• Provide requested inputs in the preparation of quarterly progress reports and

• Protect the Commission’s interest at all times.

4.2Line Management

• Directly responsible to the Director of Programmes and working closely with the Director of Social Protection.

4.3. Others

• Protect the interest of the project, NaCSA and relevant MDAs at all times.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Commissioner as needed.

6Duration of the services

The duration of the assignment is for an initial period of 12 months beginning August 2020. Subject to consultant’s satisfactory performance of the assignment, the Contract might be extended (based on the unit rate included in the signed contract).

7Qualifications

7.1 Minimum Academic Qualifications and Work Experience

The candidate must possess a minimum of Masters Degree in the Social Sciences or related field of study, and a strong background in Strategic Planning, Programme Development or related field. The candidate must have strong analytical and writing skills.

The successful candidate should further have at least five (5) years’ experience not only in poverty alleviation programme broadly, but more specifically in formulation, coordination, and/or management of poverty alleviation programmes in large organizations with multiple partners. At least (1) year experience implementing social protection programmes (with experience managing social protection programmes, in particular poverty-targeted cash transfer programmes, will be considered a plus). In addition, the candidate must have experience in the implementation of donor funded projects. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision. The successful candidate must be prepared to work under pressure.

7.2 Core Competencies, Values and Knowledge

• Fluency in written and oral English;

• Commitment;

• Integrity and Accountability;

• Adherence to acceptable professional standards

.

7.3 Computer Literacy

• Excellent computer skills: proficiency in email communication and in the use of MS Excel, MS Work, MS Power Point is required.

To Apply

1. Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

NaCSA House, 2nd floor

14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR

2. Send an email with Letter of motivation and updated CV to: [email protected]   (please indicate Position Title on Subject Line).

Note: if applying through careers.sl, kindly upload CV and application letter, indicating position you are applying for on the Subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 1st October 2021

Women are encouraged to apply

5.) Senior Director of Programmes

Reports To:THE COMMISSIONER

Location: HQ with Frequent travels to regional and district offices

Main Purpose of Role:

The Senior Director of Programmes is responsible for the overall management of the programmes and projects of the Commission, including liaising with donors, other Ministries Departments and Agencies, monitoring of programmes and projects budgets, activities, supporting the Director of Programmes and Programmes Managers in developing, implementing and monitoring all NaCSA’s programmes.  He/she will also ensure that the Commission’s programmatic service deliveries are provided in an efficient and effective manner.

Key Main Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)

1. Coordinate technical linkage amongst the various Directorates for synergy and greater impact of interventions;

2. Lead the process of developing cascaded Performance Contracts and support the tracking of results thereof in liaison with Directors and the Support Service functions to form the basis of the Commissioner’s contract with the President;

3. Design and effect (through the Directors) a format/checklist for improving the quality of sub-projects implementation;

4. Lead the preparation of technical papers and project/programme Implementation Manuals for the Commission

5. Coordinate Project Implementation Support Missions and follow up/ track on the implementation of recommendations and action points thereof;

6. Track and maintain a register of project/programme/funding closure deadlines and call management’s attention to potential time over-runs and provide leadership for the completion of sub-projects not completed by project closure deadline.

7. Liaise with the Senior Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Visibility to ensure that projects log frame, output, outcome and impact are documented and measure during and after programme implementation.

8. Lead the process of developing and rolling medium term plan for the Commission including facilitating annual programme planning events and periodic project performance reviews

9. Provide technical support in project planning, preparation and appraisal missions and taking the lead in the preparation of the Commission’s strategic plan and budget preparation.

10. Prepare a donor profile to identify potential donors and using existing country development programme and Country Assessment Strategy (CAS) of Donors to identify fundable project opportunities;

11. Liaise with the Ministries of Finance, Development and Economic Planning for identification of funding opportunities in line with the Government Development Programme (A4P)

12. Develop fundable project proposals for the Commission drawing on lessons from past and existing programmes in liaison with other Senior Directors, Directors and Programme Managers;

13. Responding to the day-to-day requirements of the various stakeholders in the Commission and addressing any other projects as approved by the Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner

14. Provide weekly updates to the Commissioner on Programme issues, ensuring synergy of activities, identifying gaps and supporting the Director of Programmes and Programme Managers to address gaps

15. In consultation with the Director of Programmes, coordinate weekly programme and bi-weekly programme/support meetings for effective delivery

16. In consultation with the Commissioner, convene monthly Programme Coordination Meetings and follow up on action points.

17. Ensure update of programme dash board to reflect current projects status and share with relevant stakeholders

18. Performance manage Director of Programmes for effective programme delivery

Skills / Competencies

• Strong communication and observational skills

• Should have a good command of the English Language (spoken and written).

• Sound knowledge of computer software/ programmes – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and database management

• Very good leadership skills, with the ability to write well-articulated reports.

• Ability to be coherent and eloquent when reporting any incident on Programme issues

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and quickly implement solutions.

• Need a high level of personnel and public interaction

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

• Problem solving and decision making

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant social science area.

• Thorough understanding in working with multiple donors

• Understanding of projects financing

• Must have 8-10 years of professional experience in similar role

• Vast knowledge in coordinating multiple donor projects

• Should be experienced at monitoring and evaluating fieldwork projects.

• Should have experience around working in the public sector and donor funded project work.

• Ability to manage senior level staff

• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of service providers

• Surveillance skills and detail orientation

• Integrity and professionalism

To Apply

1. Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

NaCSA House, 2nd floor

14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR

2. Send an email with Letter of motivation and updated CV to: [email protected]   (please indicate Position Title on Subject Line).

Note: if applying through careers.sl, kindly upload CV and application letter, indicating position you are applying for on the Subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 1st October 2021

Women are encouraged to apply