Job Vacancies @ Save the Children – 4 Positions (Sierra Leone)
Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Project Officer
2.) Consultant -Data Collection
3.) Education Technical Specialist
4.) Health & Nutrition Technical Specialist
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Project Officer
Job Description
Save the Children is looking for energetic and hard-working woman or man to serve as Project Officer in Pujehun Field Office. If you have passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application! Women are strongly encouraged to apply. We are also keen to receive applications from residents living in or hailing from the aforementioned districts.
THE ROLE: Project Officer
The Project Officer would be responsible for directly implementing project activities for this project (often in a team with advocacy team, Chaperones and other Project Officers, depending on the nature of the activities). The Project Officer may also be required to work in collaboration with Paramount chiefs and chaperones. The Project Officer would be expected to work closely with all other staff and partners in the project, and with all other SCI departments and programmes, as well as external stakeholders in the particular district posted
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE
- University Degree in Sociology /Community Development Studies.
- At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
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- Experience implementing projects or programmes or community development activities.
- Experience working with marriage adolescent girls.
- Good written and spoken English; including documentation and report-writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage positively with people at all levels.
- Good training/facilitation skills.
- Experience in working with NGOs, local Civil Society Organisations, etc.
- Good skills in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
- Experience in implementing community-based activities in urban or rural areas. Experience in implementing programmes with or for children is an added advantage.
- Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
- Experience developing activity budgets.
- Willingness to promote gender equality and inclusion.
- Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
- Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months, with possibility for renewal, pending available funding
Closing Date: 15th March, 20222
The Organization
Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.
Candidates should apply through the links that are provided
Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.
Note that all applicants should apply through the following links below (Taleo & Relief web)
APPLY – Project Officer – Ending Child Marriage – Deadline 15/03/2022
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
2.) Consultant -Data Collection
Job Description
Danida Second Chance Project
1. Project Summary
Summary Indicators
Description
Type of Assessment
Post Qualitative assessment on Beneficiaries Enrolled in Schools and TVET
Project start and end date
01/Jan/2018 – 30th April 2022
Project duration
4 years, Four months
Thematic Areas
Child Protection, Health, Education, Child Poverty
Project location
Western Urban (8 locations)
Donors
Danish Government (Denmark)
Estimated beneficiaries
Direct: 320
Overall objectives of the project
Build the organisational capacity of civil society organisations and networks working in urban slum communities in Freetown to reduce the negative effects of adolescent pregnancies
2. Introduction
Save the Children and Partners have been implementing a four years’ project from 2018-2021 in eight slums communities within the Western Urban Area. The project has been implementing several activities in the operational communities and have directly reached 320 adolescents among other beneficiaries. As a team, it will be good to hear from the beneficiaries especially the adolescents, parents and stakeholders on how the project has changed their lives and communities. It is on this we are hiring a consultant who will identify the beneficiaries that can testify significant changes that have occurred in their lives.
3. Project background
The DANIDA Strategic Partnership Framework project in Sierra Leone (known as the Second Chance Project) aims to address teenage pregnancy through a range of interventions that will shift attitudes and cultural norms to create an environment that tackles the contributing factors to teenage pregnancy, encouraging men and boys to take a more active role in prevention efforts; whilst ensuring that adolescent girls and boys have access to appropriate sexual and reproductive health services. It is similarly aimed to shift harmful attitudes and social norms that place blame on adolescent girls for their situation, and encourage families, communities, service providers and policy makers to increase their support to adolescent mothers and their children, with a view to expanding their opportunities for a healthy future. This will include creating spaces for adolescent mothers to advocate on their own behalf and speak to the reality of their situation, as well as their rights as children and as carriers of children. The project was implemented jointly by Advocacy Movement Network (AMNet) at the initial stage and Children’s Advocacy Network (CAN)with technical oversight from Save the Children.
4a. Objectives of the Post Qualitative Assessment
In general, the exercise will investigate how the Second Chance Project has impacted the lives of the adolescent’s girls and other beneficiaries in all the eight slum communities in Western Urban Areas. Specifically, for the following;
1 To assess how the Second Chance project improved the economic status of adolescent girls in operational slum communities through various project interventions
2. Assess factors that were responsible for the change including project support, family support and government and community structures
3. Assess challenges that impeded changes in the lives of beneficiaries that do not report a significant change.
4. Recommend successful strategies/ interventions that promote achievement of projects in similar context.
4b. Assessment questions
Where there improved access to health facilities for adolescent girls for beneficiaries that experienced change and those that did not?
3. To what extent are stakeholders and communities receptive to adolescents/beneficiaries that experienced change and those that did not?
4. What is the level of involvement for adolescent girls in decision making at home and in communities; for beneficiaries that experienced change and those that did not?
5. Scope of the Post Qualitative Assessment
To collect data from Second Chance Project beneficiaries (direct and indirect) in eight slum communities (Kuntolor, Rokupa, Kanikay, Mabella, Susan Bay, Kroo Bay, Grey bush and Dwarzack) in Freetown – Western Urban using qualitative data collection methods with a focus on the impact the project on girls and how their lives have been transformed, adolescent girls’ access to education, health services, livelihood, decision-making, participation and involvement at home and in the communities. The Partners and SCI staff will be responsible for mobilizing beneficiaries as well as supervise FGD sessions including completion of Risk Assessment and Consent forms for interviews.
The consultant will be responsible for data collection, collation for the report and development of success stories. It is expected that this assignment (field work, analysis, report, success stories, presentation to SCI) should be completed by the 15th of April 2022
6 Methodology of the Post Qualitative assessment
Save the Children would like a detailed descriptive analysis of project impact on selected beneficiaries lives before, during and after the project and the most significant change identified and documented (case studies, success/impact stories). Therefore, the following approach is recommended;
- Selection of data collection methods and development of tools.
- Conduct interviews with direct project beneficiaries to assess project impact and identify follow up actions for validation.
- Conduct follow up interviews with peers, parents and stake holders
- Write detailed impact stories on adolescent girls, parents and stakeholders. Consultant will work with SCI Advocacy team to adapt existing success story format.
7 Audience of the Post Qualitative assessment
The audience include but not limited to:
- Donor and Member
- SCI
- Direct project beneficiaries
- Community stakeholders including health service providers.
8. Expected outcomes/ Deliverables and Use
- This assessment will provide data and evidence on how the project has changed the lives of beneficiaries and communities and specific deliverables will be:
- Post assessment report including;
- Finalized tools for all interviews
- Data from interviews
- Stories of most significant changes selected for impact documentary and other impact stories.
- Photos.
The final products will be used to develop a collection of communication materials stories for internal and external dissemination, and video.
9. Recruitment of Consultant
This concept note will be sent to SCI pre- qualified Consultants for assessments and evaluation through Procurement Unit for them to express interest on this piece of job by producing a brief implementation strategy/methodology, workplan/ timeline and budget. Based on the submission, procurement and MEAL will support the DANIDA team to select the Consultant for the exercise on the following criteria.
- Possibility of working within the required time frame and available budget
- Clarity and appropriateness of strategy/ approach that will deliver the expected outcome.
Bid Submission
If you are interested in submitting a bid, please contact Save the Children at the below address or send us an email to the email address: info.tender.sierraleone@savethechildren.org to request for complete Terms of Reference document containing all details of this Tender Process from 7th March to the 18th March 2022 between 9:00am – 5:30 PM (2:00PM on Fridays). All submissions must be delivered at the SCI Office 71 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown.
3.) Education Technical Specialist
Job Description
THE ROLE: Education Technical Specialist
Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Education Technical Specialist that will lead strategy development and the technical design and implementation of high-quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming.
The Education Technical Specialist will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for education in Sierra Leone. The role will support national advocacy and influencing, while driving strategic partnerships for new business development. S/he will support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. The role will work closely with operations colleagues and partners in Sierra Leone building their capacity and ownership and agency of local organisations. This role will also include focusing on external representation on priority issues such as: early childhood care and development: foundational learning and uninterrupted learning (education in emergencies) to ensure all children have access to education leading to learning and wellbeing outcomes. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in education, or equivalent relevant to the scope of the role
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- At least 5 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of education programmes in development and/or humanitarian settings
- In-depth understanding of the education sector in Sierra Leone and the different stakeholders within the sector.
- Familiar with education systems (humanitarian/cluster systems as needed) for ex. the INEE Minimum Standards, the key issues related to Sustainable Development Goal 4 – to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- Track record in successful business development/fundraising such as Global Partnership for Education, Education Cannot Wait, EU, DIFID, USAID, World Bank
- Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
- Experience of strategy development and planning
- Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
- Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
- Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
- Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
- Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
- Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
- Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills
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CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months
Closing Date: 18th March, 2022
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are advised that
Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.
Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.
Click to apply: APPLY
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
4.) Health & Nutrition Technical Specialist
Job Description
THE ROLE: Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist
Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist that will lead strategy development and the technical design and implementation of high-quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming.
The Health and Nutrition Technical Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that Health and Nutrition responses in Sierra Leone is supported with quality technical inputs and to drive the child survival breakthrough, drawing upon Health and Nutrition strategic priorities. The role will support national advocacy and influence while driving strategic partnerships for new business development. S/he will support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. The role will also link with regional health, nutrition and WASH capacities where they exist, and contribute to regional learning, evidence generation and knowledge management where appropriate. The role will work closely with operations colleagues and partners in Sierra Leone, building the capacity, ownership and agency of local organisations in health programming design and implementation.
This position will be expected to engage with the country’s health and nutrition sector, and coordination mechanisms, as well as represent the organisation with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, and key INGO / CSO. The role would be expected to support emergency preparedness, DRR and support the assessment, design and implementation of humanitarian responses with other Public Health staff in the country setting. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Health, Nutrition, Public Health or related field or equivalent experience
- Nutrition, Health, Medical or Public Health undergraduate or related qualification
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in the Health & Nutrition in emergency or development settings, with preference for experience in Sierra Leone
- Understanding of the Health and Nutrition Thematic area in Sierra Leone, and an understanding of the health priorities impacted on by the regional or neighbouring situation.
- Understanding of the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health thematic area in Sierra Leone.
- Familiar with health systems, and health service provision including community health and the engagement of civil society organisations.
- Good experience in training, and capacity building of workforce and health and nutrition staff
- Experience of the national context, strategies and policies to enable advocacy at national / regional level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights, including the right to health services and food.
- Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resource.
- Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
- Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
- Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
- Demonstrated ability to develop technical budgets as part of proposal design processes.
- Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months
Closing Date: 18th March 2022
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are advised that
Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers. sl.
Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.
Click to apply: APPLY
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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