INTERNAL/EXTERNALVACANCYANNOUNCEMENTREF/SLRCS/BRIDGE BRANCH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Reports To:  Director of Programmes of Sierra Leone Red Cross Society   

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is a humanitarian organisation that believes every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity. With the help of our partners, staff and volunteers, we work in vulnerable communities to improve the lives of vulnerable Sierra Leoneans.

SLRCS is seeking talented, hard-working, and dynamic Sierra Leoneans for the position of Branch Development Officer – BRIDGE Programme.

Date required: October 2022.   Duty station: SLRCS HQ, Freetown with frequent travels to the provinces as and when required.

Fixed term – Six months with possible extension based on performance.

JOB SUMMARY: This role provides coordination and support to Sierra Leone Red Cross Society’s branch offices in Moyamba, Bo, Bonthe, Kono, Kenema and Pujehun. The person will lead on branch development activities related to operations, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and administration.  Specifically focusing on capacities related to the Building Resilience, Inclusive Development and Gender Equity in Sierra Leone (BRIDGE) Programme, the Branch Development Officer will travel frequently in the districts listed above.




Main Duties

• To facilitate branch development processes in SLRCS offices in Moyamba, Bo, Bonthe, Kono, Kenema, and Pujehun.
• To support and develop monitoring and evaluation of programme activities.
• To assess branch performance, identify and address issues, support financial management and administration.
• To lead and mentor Branch Managers as well as provide guidance and technical support in operations.
• To liaise with HQ and donors on branch performance and development.
• To assist branches in volunteer management.
• To provide branches with technical support in IT systems, document management and other administrative functions.
• Undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of this role as may be required by the line manager
• SLRCS is seeking talented, hard-working, and dynamic Sierra Leoneans for the position of Branch Development Officer – BRIDGE Programme.

Education and Experience :

For this position, a Bachelor level academic degree is required, with a minimum of five years’ work experience. An ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in the following fields:

– Administration

– Monitoring and evaluation
– Operations and logistics
– Financial management

– Reporting

Additionally, knowledge in the following fields is considered an advantage:

– Humanitarian/development programmes and operations

– Red Cross / Red Crescent movement

– Organizational capacity-building and change processes

Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover marked the position you have applied for with an up-to-date C.V, names of two referees (none relatives) and supporting documents to the HR Department, 6 Liverpool Street, Freetown. Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st,  September 2022 at 17:00 hrs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            “WOMEN ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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