Trocaire is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Help Desk Focal Persons (x4)
2.) Peacebuilding Programme Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Help Desk Focal Persons

VACANCY NOTICE 

Trocaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, is looking for a highly  qualified professional to work together with our partners to bring about positive and lasting changes  around women’s empowerment issues in Sierra Leone. Candidates are invited to apply for the vacant  post, whose particulars are given below:

Position: Help Desk Focal Persons 

Location of position: Freetown, Kenema, Makeni and Bo

Contract duration: 12 months

Scope of the role: The Help Desk Focal persons will be responsible for the running of the Help Desks in  the designated locations. The Focal persons will be working closely with Youth Motorbike Riders and the  public.

• Ensures the Help Desk is fully functional on the stipulated time and days.
• Provides professional support to bike riders by making referrals to relevant service providers such as the Legal Aid Board offices in Western Area Rural, Bo, Kenema and Makeni.
• Take records (and make follow ups) of all referrals made to check progress.
•  Ensures referrals are tracked, using standardized tracking tools to be developed by Trocaire.
•  Provides monthly disaggregated progress report on all referrals made.
• Gather information on new/available services provided by relevant service providers
•  Support and participate in related trainings for project participants.

Requirements: 

• Must be between 18-25 years at the time of applying for this role.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft packages especially Word, Excel, and emails.
• Must have attempted the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A diploma from a recognised institution (and from any area of study) will be an added advantage.
•  For you to be able to perform well in this position, you MUST have the following skills.
•  Excellent communication skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Must be able to perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Must be a team player.

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.

Only national candidates are eligible for this role and women (and people with disabilities) are strongly  encouraged to apply.

Send your applications to – daniel.kamara@trocaire.org | cc: samuel.koroma@trocaire.org. Closing Date – 6th October 202.

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2.) Peacebuilding Programme Officer

VACANCY NOTICE 

Trocaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, is looking for a highly  qualified professional to work together with our partners to bring about positive and lasting changes around women’s empowerment issues in Sierra Leone. Candidates are invited to apply for the vacant  post, whose particulars are given below:

Job Title: Peacebuilding Programme Officer 

Location of position: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Contract duration: Fixed contract for 1 year

Scope of the role: 

Trócaire is currently seeking a Peacebuilding Programme Officer for a USAID funded P2P Peacebuilding  project in Sierra Leone. The Peacebuilding Programme Officer assists in the management of the various  technical components of the activity and will report directly to the Chief of Party. The position will  ensure that activities are results-oriented, ensure high quality deliverables, and relevant and timely  reporting. The Peacebuilding Programme Officer must focus on achieving results in all areas on schedule  and ensuring synergies and cohesion between the various result areas. This individual must participate  and engage in technical meetings and maintain positive relationships with partners.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive  package of salary and benefits.

This role is contingent on funding. 

Requirements: 

• Programme development and management
• Support the development and contribute to the implementation of the USAID P2P project  utilizing standards, tools and best practices in peacebuilding programming that effectively  engage stakeholders in the peacebuilding sector.
• Through regular project review process ensure that the project is on track and challenges are  dealt with.
• Provide technical solutions to multi-sector teams, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning  and how to best apply standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, helping  to ensure high-quality implementation.

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.

Only national candidates are eligible for this role and women (and people with disabilities) are strongly  encouraged to apply.

Closing Date – 6th October 2023. 

How to apply:

Please visit our website – https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/F3B736C154/