Job Vacancy @ SLANGO – National Coordinator

Job Description

Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Association (SLANGO)

Job Profile

The Sierra Leone Association of Non-Organizations (SLANGO) is a consortium of NGOs both indigenous and foreign, whose primary role is to ensure cooperation among its members. SLANGO forms the link between Non-Governmental Organizations, Institutions of the Government of Sierra Leone, and Donor agencies; and promotes the interest of its Constituents. It addresses the need for a national coordinating entity and ensures that NGO interventions in the National Development process are henceforth efficiently coordinated to avoid duplication of efforts thereby making a more meaningful and sustainable impact.

SLANGO is thus seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the role of National Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organization guided by existing organizational short and long-term strategies. The coordinator will be tasked with providing the required vision, leadership, management, and effective high-level representation for SLANGO in line with established policies, principles and good management practice in a multi social, cultural and economic environment.

The Coordinator is expected to be a strategic and innovative thinker with an oversight responsibility of successfully rolling out the Strategic Plan of SLANGO and ensuring that the required resources are sourced and provided to measure performance against set targets in order to achieve the organisation’s overall objectives.

The Coordinator is further responsible for expanding the reach and presence of SLANGO across the country, secure more strategic grants by diversifying its revenue generation streams thereby ensuring that NGOs have the capacity to meet the imperatives of its strategies that can make long term impact in Sierra Leone.

Summary of key tasks 

To achieve the above, the Coordinator is expected to undertake the following key tasks:

• Identify and monitor relevant internal and external development and opportunities for the realization of the objectives of SLANGO, assess the impact and translate this into Policy and development of activities.
• Represent SLANGO externally at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Focus on the vision of SLANGO in acquiring financial resources, profiling the organization and influencing stakeholders.
• Develop a fundraising Strategy and Plan to mobilize and diversify SLANGO’s resources
• Ensure a pro-active communication strategy is followed with a sound cordial working relationship with all stakeholders to manage the external impact of SLANGO’s initiatives.

• Establish, develop and maintain good working relationship with government, donors, Civil Societies and other development Partners.
• Initiate, build and maintain relevant networks for the acquisition of Programmes and financial resources.
• Oversee and evaluate the implementation of SLANGO’s strategy and make technical preparations for adjustments to be adopted by the Board.
• Maintain and improve processes, procedures and systems that provide coordination and coherence across the NGO world.
• Maintain contact with development partners and Government on matters of common interest.

Desired Experience

• Leading a National or International Non-Governmental Organisation in a senior role.
• Managing Financial Resources including Budgeting and investment decision making on behalf of the organization.
• Managing Human Resources including recruitment, development and retention.
• Apply the Principles and Practices of raising funds and identifying investment opportunities both inside and outside the country.
• Proven experience in managing complex financial Control and Management systems.
• Demonstrate expertise in strategic and long-term planning and the ability to ensure that operational Plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives.
• Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and Donors at all levels.
• Computer Software skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Mediating and resolving conflicts

Competencies

∙ Result-oriented management

∙ Analytical, prioritizing, decision-making and strategic planning,

∙ Financial Management / Resource development

∙ Interpersonal and group Communication & Advocacy

∙ Collaboration and cooperation

∙ Coaching and facilitation skills

∙ Empowering people

∙ Innovation and persuasion

∙ Entrepreneurial skills

Desired Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Five years relevant experience in Social Development.
• Five years of relevant experience, three years of which must be at a Senior Management. level in development work with proven initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in a changing environment.

Salary and Allowances-Negotiable

How to apply 

Interested persons should send an application containing a motivational letter not exceeding 700 words and CV including three Professional references one of whom must be from your previous/current Employer/Supervisor to: [email protected] and addressed to:

The Chairman 

Search Committee

SLANGO

Freetown 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is   Tuesday 24^th May 2022.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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