Christian Aid is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

 

Job Description
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – Role profile

Location Freetown, Sierra Leone Department International
Reports to (Job Title) Click here to enter text. Salary Band D
Matrix manager (if applicable) Click here to enter text. Competency level 2
Role definition
Role purpose
To be responsible for supporting and managing robust evidence generation of outputs and impact of Activity in line with committed targets and objectives.

The Role will ensure the Programme has a robust results framework and action plan to operationalize it, and support and manage the monitoring and evaluation team in the field and with partners to gather, clean, analyze, package and communicate the outputs, outcomes and impact of the project Action. The role will provide quality assurance of routine data being collected by partners, data analysis, oversight over external evaluations and value for money analysis to ensure the Programme delivers intended quality and excellence in evidencing, dissemination, donor engagement and communication. This will be done in collaboration with the respective technical advisor and thematic specialists. The role holder will use experience from doing this to contribute to the development of Christian Aid policy and strategy related to evidencing the results and impact of our work.

Representation: This role will use evidence-based reporting and communication products for strategic representation of Christian Aid internally and externally to donors, and supporting the Line Manager and Country manager engagement with donors, other relevant programmes in Sierra Leone, government and other stakeholders.

Personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and practices around good practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning through reading, online courses, mentorship and coaching, conference attendance and presentations, publications.

Key outcomes

High robust evidence of the project’s outputs, outcomes and impact from respective interventions based on sound methodologies.
Compliance with financial policies and procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to other team members in the development and implementation of ME&L frameworks, partner capacity building and training.
Strong ME&L planning, evaluation, dissemination and evidence use procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems
Positive relationships developed with field staff, partners, and governments through effective communication.
Decisions on the project strategy adaptation, USAID liaison and other operational priorities are informed by data and Christian Aid’s strategic focus areas.
Role agility

Expected travel per annum Over 75 days On call/unsocial hours Choose an item.
Surge capacity for emergency responses No

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is a key position responsible for leading the design and implementation of Programme monitoring and evaluation framework. The role works within the international programmes role family and the wider Programme management unit.
Role requirements
Relationships
External Work with partner staff and institutional donors.

Internal The position is line managed by the Programme Manager. In the areas of responsibility, the role holder develops relationships with the management unit.

Decision making
Budgetary/savings responsibility The post holder decides on the appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies and tools for the USAID CELGA Programme and supports teams in the field to operationalize the plans each of the respective projects with partners. Represents Christian Aid and the USAID CELGA Programme externally with USAID, partners, other NGOs, donors and other agencies. Appraise, monitor and review Programme in line with CA and external requirements.

Analytical skills
The role’s primary mandate is to evidence change brought about by the CELGA Programme in the Sierra Leone country Programme. This calls for critical collection, cleaning, storage and analysis of data from all projects applying robust quantitative and qualitative methods, analysis of partner reports, observations on implementation progress, sharing information coming out of the data with the Chief of Party and the rest of the team for decision making and learning.

Developing self and others
Number of Direct reports TBC Overall people management responsibility TBC
The role is responsible for training team members and partner staff in M&E issues and USAID M&E guidelines and needs to keep abreast of evolving statistical and database packages for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Role related checks
Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise
Essential

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent such as mathematics, business, statistics, informatics, or international relations with advanced training in research and quantitative and qualitative research methods, monitoring and evaluation.
At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities, operational research, and/or impact evaluation for complex programs in developing countries.
A firm command of quality improvement and quality assurance with respect to integrated service and support programs.
Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E frameworks and systems that track performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g. service integration and performance against each result area).
Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the activity’s activities, including referral outcomes, and supportive activity supervision.
Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes and impacts.
Strong experience on adaptive programming.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language
Knowledge of USAID policies on evidencing results.
Familiarity with Programme cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
Desirable

Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals, presentation at conferences etc.
Understanding of partnership approach to international development
Network and alliance building
Digital/IT competencies required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Intermediate Web content design & development Intermediate
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Basic Social Media Intermediate
Data Visualization Advanced
DATE CREATED 23/09/2021
Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviors the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviors and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.

You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.

You must empathies with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website www.christianaid.org and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Closing date for application is 9th June 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Successful candidates will be given a provisional offer. Contracting into role will be conditional on Christian Aid SL being awarded the contract.

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2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

Role purpose

To manage the finance and operations functions in the implementation of the USAID Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) activity. To be responsible for effective financial management including the preparation of financial plans and reports, supporting and building the financial capacity of staff and facilitating external, internal and donor audits. The role will also ensure excellent operational and contract management to enable strong delivery of the Programme. This role may also include supporting or managing partner financial capacity, managing the compliance function, managing the administrative function, providing tier 1 HR, providing tier 1 IT and providing tier 1 health & safety, but this will depend on operational arrangements and other roles in the country Programme and the region

Key outcomes

All financial returns, reports and reconciliations are accurate and submitted for processing in a timely fashion.
Senior Management provided with the necessary financial information to enable them to make decisions regarding strategy and plans.
Local budgets, donor funded programmes, commercial contracts and appeal funds are managed, reviewed regularly and corrective action taken as necessary.
Christian Aid and donor financial policies and procedures are complied with and any issues arising from non-compliance dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
Internal, external and donor audits are supported and any actions dealt with.
Financial training needs of local Christian Aid and consortium staff are addressed.
Effective procurement and management of external suppliers working to agreed service level agreements or contracts.
Effective Programme/contract delivery with impact in line with agreed outcomes of the Programme Log frame and contract.
Highly effective and efficient grants management service provided to Programme partners
Operational capacity around business systems, IT and facilities delivered to a high standard
Staff recruited, inducted & managed to perform to a high standard to meet their objectives.
Role agility;

Expected travel per annum over 75 days

Surge capacity for emergency responses Choose an item.

On call/unsocial hours Choose an item.

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context:

The Finance & Operations Manager is a key position for overseeing all aspects of a multi-million USAID funded CELGA activity in Sierra Leone. S/he has the overall responsibility for administration and financial management, including accounting systems, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting and human resources for Christian Aid as the Prime.

The goal of the Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone is to strengthen the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone by fostering increased accountability of local-level decision-makers to citizens on issues of importance to the community. The specific objectives of this activity are to:

Increase effective and informed citizen and civil society participation in local government and political processes, and
Bolster the capacity of local governance institutions to provide critical services and be more transparent in their processes.
The Finance & Operations Manager is based in Sierra Leone and reports to the Chief of Party.

Role requirements:

Relationships

External Maintains and builds relationships with USAID and senior officials in Government Authorities and other relevant external agencies

Internal Close liaison within the USAID teams and with various Christian Aid teams including the Sierra Leone country office, Finance Division, Internal Audit, Communications Division, Programme Funding Division and Programme Performance, Consortium partners and Local implementing partners teams etc.

Decision making

Budgetary/savings responsibility Click here to enter text. Outline the amount of budgetary/savings responsibility this role is accountable for.

Leadership in liaison with the Chief of Party and overall operational management of dedicated Programme. Manage the finance function and make decisions in all financial areas. Lead and facilitate annual statutory and donor audits as required, implement audit recommendations and advise on implementing any audit recommendations within partner organizations. Manage the implementation of new financial systems and processes in line with Christian Aid overall corporate requirements. Financial training needs of staff are identified and addressed. Lead procurement process in country.

Analytical skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate problems and make decisions on a routine basis.

Interpreting large amounts of data. Reporting trends and outcomes. Multi-tasking and planning multiple strands of work

Developing self and others Overall people management responsibility TBC

Number of Direct reports TBC

The role has direct responsibility of managing staff under this activity. The role is responsible for training team members and partner staff in Finance & operations and USAID granting and finance due diligence guidelines and needs to keep abreast of evolving changes in due diligence, financial and operational policy frameworks for the project.

Has direct responsibility for developing, coaching, technical support and motivating colleagues/project team members, including those who report through others to bring the standards of the Finance and operations up to those expected by Christian Aid and the Donor. Will monitor performance review and development planning and activities within the function to ensure that best practice is being met. Continuously look for opportunities for self-development, gve and receive honest and open feedback in a timely manner.

Role related checks

Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification:

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements.
At least 10 years of experience in financial management for large complex activities, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.
Prior experience in operations, procurement and grant management policy and practice.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Prior experience managing USG activities preferably of similar scope with an excellent grasp of USAID Financial policies and requirements.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language
Project cycle management expertise Desirable
A master’s degree in Finance and Business Administration.
Understanding of partnership approach to international development
Network and alliance building Digital/IT competencies required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Intermediate Web content design & development Intermediate
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Basic Social Media Intermediate
Data Visualization Advanced
How to apply :

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website www.christianaid.org and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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