🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ CARE Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Liberia - Monrovia Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : English Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Full-Time

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls and their dignity, empowering them to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone and Liberia, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Justice; Health; Humanitarian Assistance; Right to Food, Nutrition, and Water; and Climate Justice.

CARE’s Sierra Leone & Liberia Country Office is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Development Advisor to lead funding cultivation efforts in both Liberia and Sierra Leone. Reporting to the Assistant Country Director of Program Quality and collaborating closely with the Country Director and Senior Management Team, the Program Development Advisor will coordinate relationships across internal CARE funding offices and teams, gather funding information, build in-country donor and stakeholder relationships, track and update resource mobilization plans and strategies, design and write proposals, and lead after-action reviews for proposal processes. The ideal candidate will not only possess relevant experience but will also be highly motivated, capable of rapid learning, and able to demonstrate tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate relationships across internal CARE funding offices and teams to identify opportunities for funding and partnerships, both within CARE and through external relationships held by CARE’s offices.
• Gather funding intel from various sources to inform resource development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
• Represent CARE in meetings, presentations, and informal settings with donors, government, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Track, update, and execute resource mobilization plans and strategies; manage pipeline tracker.
• Design and write compelling concept notes, proposals, and donor cultivation materials in English.
• Collaborate across departments (program technical leads, MEAL, finance, HR, etc.) when developing concept notes and proposals, including technical approaches, budgets, and results frameworks.
• Lead after-action reviews for proposal processes to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional English writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate win-win outcomes.
• Fast learner with the ability to understand new information rapidly via written sources and oral conversations
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to connect easily with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences.
• Team player with a humble attitude; able to get strong results but give credit to your team.
• Keen logic and common sense; can review a document to spot logic problems and correct them.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Invites feedback and coaching to continuously improve. Knows how to share feedback with others in ways that motivate them to also improve performance.
• Experience designing and writing successful funding proposals to diverse donors.
• Programming experience in one or more development sectors (e.g. health, nutrition, food security, agriculture, education, protection, etc.)

Women candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at do not email [email protected] to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

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Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Not Applicable Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : French, English Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Full-Time

BACKGROUND

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Rights to Food, Nutrition, and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

OPPORTUNITY

The Procurement Coordinator will be supporting the Procurement Manager in managing and coordinating the procurement of goods and services to ensure the efficient operation of our organization. You will work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to maintain an effective supply chain and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Manage the procurement process from order placement to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in purchasing materials, equipment, and services.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability.
• Contract Management: Support the procurement Manager in reviewing and managing procurement contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Cost Management: Track and analyze procurement expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize spending.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and supplier agreements.
• Problem Resolution: Address any issues related to procurement, such as delays, quality concerns, or discrepancies in orders, and work with suppliers to resolve them promptly.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of English Language.
• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Procurement, MBA, or related area from a recognized institution;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement with working knowledge of classical Procurement techniques and tools including problem solving, corrective action.

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Procurement.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Agent, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• Operational experience including planning, development and implementation of operational activities.
• Demonstrated experience with donor rules and regulations in relation to risk management and mitigation.
• Proficient in Computer with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet usage.

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at do not email [email protected] to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY