lucius January 10, 2023 0 Comments

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ EPRDS-Consulting Limited – 4 Positions

Freetown, Sierra Leone Posted 2 years ago Posted on Internship / Industrial Training, Project Management

EPRDS-Consulting Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Officer
2.) Internships (x3)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Officer

Project Officer

Economic Policy Research Development and Statistics (EPRDS) – Consulting Limited is a socio-economic LLC that has actively been working in Sierra Leone for over 10 years. Throughout this period, the firm has provided consulting services for different organizations, including non-governmental organizations; bilateral and multilateral organizations; government departments (and institutions); parastatals and private sector entities. In recent years, its operations have extended to other parts of Africa and Asia.

The vision of EPRDS is to contribute towards the eradication of poverty and food insecurity in developing countries through empirical research. Through sound empirical research, evidence-based decision making would be enhanced amongst policy makers. EPRDS wishes to provide such services to decision makers.

Through our research activities, we work closely with young researchers to help build the capacities of the up-and-coming generation of Sierra Leone researchers. This is one of EPRDS’ strategy for long-term nation building.

On this backdrop, EPRDS is looking for a Project Officer to join the team to carry out the day-to-day activities and ensures projects are completed within deadlines.

Key tasks

Coordinate and support partners to achieve EPRDS planned activities
Lead project conceptualization, development and execution.
Document consultancies initiated, completed and follow up on pending ones
Organize visits for the team which may include communications with stakeholders, partners, drafting of the TOR
Keep track of the partners’ reporting and deliverable timelines and follow-up with them for timely submission.
In some instances, conduct field visits with the EPRDS team.
Facilitates & attend key planning meetings of partners
Write monthly reports on the status of implementation and include recommendations for action steps
Assist in organizing capacity assessment and capacity building activities for partners
Collect data and information for EPRDS for planning, development of proposals, situation analysis, stakeholder mapping etc

Qualifications

A University degree (2:1 minimum) in Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or any Social Sciences
Three years’ experience of work in the development sector, one year of experience working in the area of project management is highly desirable.
Experience in advanced data analysis using excel and appropriate statistical software.
Good writing skills for technical reports.
Working with community and local actors is highly desirable
Experience in working with and knowledge of both government and civil society and Non-Governmental Organizations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
Good analytical and report writing skills
Ability to manage operational and logistical aspects of the projects
Fluency in English and other local Sierra Leone dialects is a plus
Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, gender and inclusion issues, and capable of making sound judgment

Behavioral Competencies

Responsible, flexible, and adaptable
Good team player and builder
Proactive attitude to work.
Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team to deliver results.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to prioritize and produce results under tight deadlines

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their detailed CV along with a one-page cover letter to:

[email protected]

Please mention the title of the vacancy in the subject line when you send your application

Hard Copy Applications should be addressed to Office Admin, EPRDS, and delivered at No 1 Ahmed Drive, Aberdeen Road Freetown

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm, Friday January 20, 2023

2.) Internships (x3)

Get the experience you need to build your career to fit in the job market! EPRDS is looking for three (3) graduates for a six (6) months UNPAID internship programme to join the team to carry out the day-to-day activities within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for learning and building a career path.

Economic Policy Research Development and Statistics (EPRDS) – Consulting Limited is a socio-economic LLC that has actively been working in Sierra Leone for over 10 years. Throughout this period, the firm has provided consulting services for different organizations, including non-governmental organizations; bilateral and multilateral organizations; government departments (and institutions); parastatals and private sector entities. In recent years, its operations have extended to other parts of Africa and Asia.