Job Vacancy at World Hope International – Field Officer
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT
7th October 2021
Job Title: Field Officer
Duty Station: Rutile
Contract length: 3 months
WORLD HOPE INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVE
World Hope International is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice. All employees of WHI should play a pivotal role in achieving this objective and every employee should be clear about how their own contribution can help the organization achieve its objective.
World Hope International is part of a consortium, led by Mobile Power and funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), to establish battery-sharing systems in off grid communities. A key aspect of World Hope International’s role is to support Mobile Power to deliver opportunities for women within the project.
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the Field Officer is to empower women and girls with a kind, compassionate, and professional approach. The Field Officer will develop relationships within specified communities where WHI is working, especially with women’s groups and community leaders. They will offer training for people in communities on gender-empowerment and business skills, using pre-existing training materials, and at times helping to write new material. The Field Officer will make referrals to appropriate support services if they identify women and girls facing abuse. They will ensure that COVID-19 information is shared.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Representing WHI with women’s groups and other stakeholders with regards to gender and women’s opportunities
- Conducting trainings on various topics, such as protection policies, savings groups, and COVID-19 prevention
Working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice.
Country Office: 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone ● Phone + 232 76-602-385 ● or + 232 79-597-854 Email: [email protected]
Regional Office: 3 Sylvanus St., Makeni ● Phone + 232 78-463-323 ● Email: [email protected] Headquarters: 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA ● website: www.WorldHope.org
- Referring cases of survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to appropriate support services: to other WHI staff, other organizations, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender, and Children’s Affairs, and/or law enforcement
- Compiling regular reports
- Regular travel, in rural areas of Sierra Leone will be a requirement of the job; - Liaising closely with the Anti-Trafficking and GBV team of World Hope International
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Education
Degree or certificate in Social Work, Gender or associated field, or relevant work experience
2. Job related experience and knowledge
Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.
Knowledge of GBV issues is required.
Must have a willingness to closely follow child and vulnerable adult protection policy and procedures.
3. Time required in job to reach effective performance
Probation period – one month
COMPETENCIES
Essential Character:
Compassion
Confidence
Dedication
Personal integrity
Analytical thinking
Proactivity
Result orientation
Thoroughness
Effective communication
Essential Skills:
Information Handling
People management
Managing own time
Planning and Organising
Problem Solving and Decision making
Training
Team building
Preferred competencies: Conceptual Thinking
Independent Thinking
Development Orientation Flexibility
WHI CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & STANDARDS
WHI has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation. WHI’s Protection Policy and Standards are closely adhered to and enforced. The organization continually examines itself to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to reduce the risk to sponsored and non-sponsored children and vulnerable adults in WHI projects from any form of abuse or exploitation.
Employees offered a job with WHI are expected to duly sign and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy & Standards as an appendage to their contract of employment. By signing the Child Protection Policy & Standards and Staff Code of Conduct candidates
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acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both policies and consent to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
Any breach will result in disciplinary action including possible dismissal.
Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated CVs, current telephone number(s) and copies of certificates to:
The Support Services Manager
World Hope International Sierra Leone
Country Office: 49 Johnson Street Aberdeen, Freetown Sierra Leone Or
Regional Office: 79 Teko Road, Makeni
Or
Send an email to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 21st October 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Country Office: 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone ● Phone + 232 76-602-385 ● or + 232 79-597-854 Email: [email protected]
Regional Office: 3 Sylvanus St., Makeni ● Phone + 232 78-463-323 ● Email: [email protected] Headquarters: 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA ● website: www.WorldHope.org
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