πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Village – 2 Positions
SOS Children's Village is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone.
1.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Coordinator
2.) Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Coordinator
JOB RE-ADVERTISEMENTΒ
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COORDINATOR
SOS Childrenβs Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation.Β Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Childrenβs Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.
Our Vision:Β Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.
Our Mission:Β We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we
share in the development of their communities.
Our Values:Β Courage
Commitment
Trust
Accountability
Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more thanΒ 530Β children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and womenβs right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Childrenβs Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.
SOS Childrenβs Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting an ICT CoordinatorΒ to lead the ICT development of the organization. In cooperation with the Regional ICT Advisor, he/she will implement the SOS- Childrenβs Villages International global and regional ICT goals, policies, strategies, standards and guidelines in the National Association (NA).
He/she designs the National Office (NO) and facilities ICT architecture and plans their long term ICT needs, ensuring that local long-term ICT requirements are met. He must also plan for short, medium and long term goals for ICT based on global organizational requirements of SOS.
The ICT Coordinator is responsible for the effective operations of information technology and information systems within the National Association / Sierra Leone. He provides functional supervision to ICT Officers / Teachers of programs.
Implements, and maintains all national ICT systems and standards in order to achieve a cost efficient and effective ICT environment in accordance with SOS Global ICT Standards.
Assume the responsibility for data security including the planning, design and implementation of security measures which safeguard access to the organizationβs terminal files and data elements.
Define the ICT budget for the NO and facilities in accordance with existing needs.
Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system as supervised by the Regional ICT Advisor.
Support NO and facilities to budget ICT investments and replacements of equipment in accordance with SOS Global ICT standards.
Ensures the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software across the National Association.
Participate in the conception and implementation of ICT4D projects in the NA. Give proper technical support for the choice of appropriate technology for the deployment of such projects.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor degree in IT/ Computer Science or IT Security. Additionally, certificate in network or server administration would be an asset.
- High level of integrity, and awareness of security, safety and cyber criminality
- Five (5) years of proven experience in IT Management and ICT solutions development
- Expertise in latest version of Microsoft Operating System and business applications (Off. 365)
- Understanding of Server Management (Active directory) and virtualization (Hyper β V).
- Good Knowledge in Network Administration (LAN, VLAN, network policies and protocols).
- Good Knowledge of computerβs hardware and maintenance process. IT security best practices and IT service management tools (ITSM).
- Have experience in the design and implementation of ICT and ICT4D projects.
- Skills on App design/creation and knowledge on renewable energy/ tech solutions would be considered as assets
- Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE:Β 1stΒ March 2023
DURATION OF CONTRACT:Β One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or
availability of funding
LOCATION:Β National (Freetown),Β must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.
WE OFFER:
- Attractive salary and package.
- A supportive team and compelling working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
To apply:Β submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors,Β by email only to
PleaseΒ indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 18thΒ January, 2023
Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organizationβs child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.
What We Stand For:
SOS Childrenβs Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
2.) Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator
JOB ADVERTISEMENTΒ
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (IPD) COORDINATOR
SOS Childrenβs Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation.Β Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Childrenβs Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.
Our Vision:Β Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.
Our Mission:Β We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we
share in the development of their communities.
Our Values:Β Courage
Commitment
Trust
Accountability
Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more thanΒ 530Β children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and womenβs right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Childrenβs Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.
SOS Childrenβs Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting an Institutional Partnership Development CoordinatorΒ to support and advise the National Association in the development of partnership with institutions, in order to significantly diversify and increase the financial resources available for national programmes. Under the leadership of the Fund Development & Communications (FDC) Manager, the IPD Coordinator will directly support the team in seizing funding opportunities.
He/she will develop and implement institutional partnership strategies and will be a key contributor to the growth of the funding portfolio as well as day to day donor relations management with bilateral donors, international organizations, governmental institutions, embassies and any other relevant national or international organizations.
The incumbent will also support sound grant management of donorβfunded project and ensure compliance with donor regulation and SOS policies.
Develop and implement an institutional fundraising and partnership strategy in line with the needs of the organization
To coordinate grant management for institutional funded projects, within a focus on donor compliance and donor reporting, in collaboration with Programme & Finance colleagues, this also includes the preparation of high-quality donor proposal, concept notes and reports.
Stay abreast of current trends in partnerships and governance in Sierra Leone and share learning with country Senior Management Team (SMT), as well as linking with the Regional and Global IPD Focal Persons.
Establish and maintain regular contact with donors, and participate in regional IPD networking and training.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor/ University degree or Master in International Development, Project Management or related field.
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role, with 2 yearsβ experience in the humanitarian sector.
- Strong understanding of project management (PCM, LFM, RBM) and grant management.
- Strong understanding of the donor environment in the humanitarian context and track record in identification and securing humanitarian funding opportunities (eg. UN, ECHO, Europe Aid, USAID/OFDA, USAID/FFP, SIDA, GAC, AA)
- Broad network of UN, donor and NGO contacts in Sierra Leone, with proven experience development and maintain effective stakeholder relationship.
- Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills with experience representing organizations at the regional and national networks.
- Positive and professional approach: willingness to learn, very organized, commitment to deadlines, result focused, strong analytical skills and independent/self-motivated.
- Support of SOS CVI vision, mission and values is essential.
- A strong understanding of program design and development, especially in the sectors of Child Protection, Education, Health, Youth Empowerment, Livelihood, Gender and GBV, etc.
- Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE:Β 1stΒ March 2023
DURATION OF CONTRACT:Β One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance
and/or availability of funding
LOCATION:Β National (Freetown),Β must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
To apply:Β submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor,Β by email only to
PleaseΒ indicate in the subject line the position,Β for example: βApplication for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator β.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 18thΒ January, 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organizationβs child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
What We Stand For:
SOS Childrenβs Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
