Urgent Recruitment at Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) – Tree Verification Monitor / Data Technician

Project: #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign to Plant and Grow One Million Trees in Freetown Peninsula

Project Lead: Freetown City Council (FCC)

Project Funder: Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP) – World Bank / Ministry of  Finance

Implementing Partner: Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA)

Duration: 15 August 2021 – 15 February 2022 (6 months)

Reports To: Project Data Coordinator and Treetracker Platform Manager

Location: Freetown / Western Area Peninsula (This is primarily a remote position)

1. Purpose of Post: 

This post will ensure effective tree planting and growing quality control processes to enable  continuous tracking and verification of the chain of custody of all trees throughout the nursing,  planting and growing stages under the #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign Project implemented by the  Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) and under the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project,  funded by the World Bank and the Government of Sierra Leone to Plant and Grow One Million Trees  in Freetown and the Western Area Peninsula.

2. Project Background: 

In an effort address the impact of intense deforestation and tree and vegetation cover loss, compounded  by the impact of climate change on the residents of Freetown and the Western Area Peninsula the  #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign was launched in January 2020 as a core component of the Transform Freetown Agenda. The Mayor and the Freetown City Council (FCC) set the goal to increase  tree and vegetation cover by 50% from 2018 levels by 2022. To get there, FCC has partnered with  Western Rural District Council (WARD-C), central Government and critical civil society partners to  plant and grow one million trees across the 13 Catchment areas of the Western Area Peninsula  [Freetown and Western Area Rural District] over the 2020 (250,000) and 2021(300,000) and 2022 (450,000) rainy seasons. EFA is supporting the Freetown City Council (FCC) under the RUSLP Urban  Greening Program to implement Phase two of the #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign with the  following scope for planting, growing and digital tracking of 300,000 trees, shrubs and grasses across  five land use typologies (see below planting model and map) during the 2021 rainy season.

3. Scope of Work:

Under the direct Supervision of the Project Data Coordinator and Treetracker Platform Manager, the  Tree Verification Monitor (Data Technician) supports EFA to track and verify the chain of custody of  all trees from the nursing, planting, and growing stages under the #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign Project though the following key tasks:

• Implementation of tree tracking and verification operational strategies through the Treetown  Tree Tracker Mobile App and Platform

• Ensure Tree tracking through the Treetown tree tracker mobile App

• Ensure Mapping and registration of planting areas and tree stewards through the FCC tree  tracker mobile app

• Ensure Basic quality assurance

• Ensure Verified planting audits are conducted

• Ensure field teams provide daily reports and uploads to the FCC Tree Tracking and Monitoring  Platform through the tree tracker mobile App Support to knowledge building and knowledge  sharing.

• Accurately track trees survival rates over time through image quality analysis through mobile  phone

• Ensure binding of trees to stewards

• Support building initial datasets for ongoing survival measurements via satellite images and  drone mapping

• Provide a collection framework for all sizes of tree planting projects

• Support the monitoring lead in implementing monitoring and evaluation strategies • Provide technical support to the field team

4. Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

4.1.1. Education and Experience

• At least a Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred, in data processing, computer science,  information management systems, GIS or any other relevant degree in the ICT field. • At least Two (2) years of relevant work experience. Experience in a similar post in an NGO or  Government organization will be considered an advantage.

• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software packages and the ability to  help organize, analyze, and visualize data.

• Competence in GIS will be considered an advantage.

4.2.Personal Skills

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment

• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

5. Key Working Relationships:

(1) Internal: Reports directly to Data Coordinator and Platform Manager, works closely with all  Project staff

(2) External: works closely with Sub-Grantees [Implementing CBOs]

5.1.1. Supervisory Responsibility: None

6. Core Competencies (for all Project Staff):  

• Trusting Relationships 

• Professional Growth

• Partners

• Accountability

7. How to apply: 

The application process is strictly online using the link below:

APPLY

After submitting the application form you will be required to take an online test; the link to the test  will be sent to the email address provided one your register for the application form. NOTE: The test has a 45 minute window and once you start you only have one (1) chance to  complete before the test will close.

The application MUST be submitted by 11:59 pm on Saturday 14 August 2021.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and  responsibilities associated with the position.