Job Vacancies at Plan International Sierra Leone – 2 Positions
Plan International is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager
2.) Invitation To Bid
Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager
We are currently seeking to recruit:
Title: Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager
Grade:E
Location: Country Office
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Head of Programme Development and Quality
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities of Plan International Sierra Leone’s programmes (both development and humanitarian) in line with international best practices and relevant guidelines.
The MERL Manager leads Plan’s International Sierra Leone’s MERL unit which sits within the programme development and quality department. The purpose of the MERL Unit is to improve program quality and accountability through supporting and implementing high quality MERL in programs and projects and, to provide evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness. The position is crucial to programme quality and effectiveness.
DIMENSIONS OF ROLE
The post holder will ensure the establishment of a systematic monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning system for all programmes. The post holder will interface and support programme team members, support programme coordination and policy engagement. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.
The post holder will also lead on knowledge management (KM) and institute practices and mechanisms, develop and socialize tools and templates for MERL work including participatory methodology tools and KM among programme staff at all levels in the organization and provide training for programme staff and partners on M&E.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plan International Sierra Leone can provide evidence on the results and effectiveness of the Country Strategy (CS)
Lead the development of the MERL framework for the CS with the accompanying MERL framework for the annual plan
Lead the development of M&E plans for all grants
Ensure all strategic documents and projects are in SAP and sections including PO Log and PCR and properly filled and on time.
Lead the utilization and translation of the situation analysis to inform the CS development
Lead the development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for assessments, studies and evaluations
Dissemination of situation analysis report during CS development
Lead and manage the country strategy review process from development of the ToR to dissemination of CS review report.
Document lessons learnt and best practice.
Act as focal point for PMERL in the CO, ensuring its use for programmatic M&E and supporting project teams to use it in practice.
High quality and evidence-based projects through excellence in situational analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research practices and knowledge management tasks
Dissemination of designed CS, CP, annual plans, Programme Area Overviews (PAOs) and Programme Area Updates (PAUs)
Ensure that all projects have basic MERL documents and meet Plan International’s MERL standards
Identify research opportunities to enhance Plan International Sierra Leone programming
Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with Plan global standards (including publications)
Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with global MERL standards
Prepare management responses for all evaluation findings
Consolidate and facilitate the incorporation of recommendations from project and programme Evaluations
Conduct annual quality analysis of all evaluation reports against criteria defined in Plan International’s evaluation standards and identify trends in findings for review and follow up by senior management
Complete the MERL quarterly report for the Regional Office
Set up and implement a knowledge management plan for the MERL unit
Put in place a mechanism to collect good practices and lessons learnt from programme implementation
Lead the development and sharing of good practices and lessons learned
Establish and maintain close working relationship with the Regional MERL network and actively and consistently participate in activities of the group
Contribute regularly to discussions and announcements on the WACAH MERL workspace
Ensure collaboration with other agencies and manage partnerships for MERL related purposes.
Plan International Programme staff and partners have increased MERL capacity
Set clear objectives and develop strategy for MERL unit including budget
Conduct MERL capacity assessment with relevant positions at PIIA, CO and partners to identify gaps/ training needs
Provide training for programme staff for quality projects and programmes M&E processes and practices
Develop a MERL capacity building plan for Plan International Sierra Leone and organize its implementation
Manage integration of program and sponsorship and lead the implementation of sponsorship commitment 1-10. – Participate in the development and review of PAOs, PAUs, SCIs, WGCs and tracking of progress on especially Commitment #2
Knowledge Management
Implement work plan to improve our knowledge and data management and sharing of information (internal, external): electronic filing, sharing of reports, stories of change
Document best practices and success stories for wider sharing and learning
Undertake knowledge management assessment and include budget for implementation of action plan for the organization
Coordinate with project managers and other sources to develop and mobilize resources to implement knowledge management action plan.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal contacts
Head of Programmes Development and Quality
Head of Programme Implementation
Business Development Manager, Technical Specialists and M&E Staff
Programme Implementation and Influencing Area Managers and Programme and Project Managers
M&E staff
External contacts
Implementing Partners and Consultants
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential Skills
Master’s degree in statistics, demography, measurement and evaluation, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, social sciences or other relevant field
Skills in managing qualitative and quantitative data collections
Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty and gender
Knowledge of theories of child-rights programming, child protection (programmatic and safe-guarding), gender transformative programming
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development
Demonstrated experience as a development professional in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs/ projects
Knowledgeable on participatory M&E tools and systems
Knowledgeable on tool design for qualitative and quantitative research
Knowledge of strategic planning processes
Demonstrated experience in team management.
Desirable
At least six (6) years of experience in design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research in community, national and international development, preferably in education, health, child protection, household economic security, DRM, gender and inclusion.
Understands Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives
Understanding of ethics and safeguarding principles for MERL activities
Strong planning and organizational skills
Skills in managing decentralized teams
Working experience in community participation in development/programming
Skills for data base management (design, entry, analysis)
Strong analytical skills
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Demonstrated facilitation and active listening skills
Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Solid writing skills (report writing, concept paper writing, etc.)
Skills in using Microsoft Office and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, STATA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar)
Behaviours
Coaches and builds capacity of staff
Promotes innovation and learning
Communicates clearly and effectively
Strong team building and motivational skills
Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children and women without discrimination
Involves others in setting and achieving goals
Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and Plan’s standards of behaviour
Balances future vision with practical delivery
Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary
Promotes a strong learning culture in the organisation
Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Travel to Programme units and activities is required as necessary to ensure that programmes are effectively monitored.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
The post holder has medium contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Applications:
Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 30th November, 2021 by 5:00 pm
Your application should include:
· A cover letter
· A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or
most recent supervisor send applications to this link:
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.
Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
2.) Invitation To Bid
For Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone
Plan International Sierra Leone is an international child-centered humanitarian organization, which strives for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. Plan International has been working in Sierra Leone over the past 45 years with a focus on education, health, youth and children’s empowerment backed by advocacy work that engages policymakers and the affected communities in dialogue on issues of inequality to promote lasting development.
Plan International Sierra Leone wishes to procure some motorbikes. Interested bidders can request copy of the RFQ documents by email at:
or by getting a hardcopy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) at the reception of Plan International Sierra Leones, 6 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road Freetown from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 -noon.
Completed RFQ should be submit in a sealed envelope addressed to “Procurement Committee” latest on or before November 30, 2021 at 4:00pm with subject line scribing “Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone’’.
Queries/requests for clarification must be directed to:
with the subject Queries/Request for Clarification, Motorbikes Procurement not later than Monday November 26, 2021.
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