Job Vacancies @ Conservation Society Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

The Conservation Society Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Office Assistant
2.) Safeguarding Officer
3.) Livelihoods Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Office Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Title: Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP)

Supervisor:  Project Manager- SLCRP

Duty Station:   Tombo Community

No. of Vacancy (3)

Published Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Office Assistant

Job Summary

The Office Assistant is responsible to implement a high standard of cleanliness for the SLCRP Project Office, ensuring to provide administrative support to staff and to maintaining the smooth functioning of the office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the set-up and clean-up for events and meetings
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas thoroughly.
• Provide appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.
• Continuously monitor, identify and report any maintenance or repair needs to supervisor
• Monitor daily staff time book to ensure staff availability
• Receive letters/official documents on behalf of the project manager
• Ensure clean drinking water is regularly provided in the office
• Clean workspaces, common areas and bathrooms
• Sweep, mop, and buff hardwood floors as needed
• Taking out the garbage
• Participate in training programs designed to enhance self-skills and knowledge
• Provide general administrative support to staff.

Qualifications and Experience 

The Post Holder is required to possess the following qualities and to maintain compliance with CSSL Rules and policies at all times:

•  Certificate or diploma in  Office Management (For Assistants) or a related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experience .
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with community stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in team and under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• knowledge of local languages in the targeted area is an advantage.

Required Skills 

• Proactive and creative approach in managing dynamic situations;
• Excellent team orientation and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Proven experience managing community dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team building and group facilitation skills;
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed;
• Familiarity with the importance of gender equality and social inclusion and demonstrated ability in integration of gender equality and social inclusion in biodiversity conservation efforts;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision to deliver deliverable in a timely manner;
• Excellent conceptual, oral and written communication skills; and
• Proficiency in English.

Expression of interest:

Interested applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) a statement of interest (2) up-dated CV (3) copies of relevant certificates, and (4) the names, positions and contact details (including functional work e-mail addresses) of 2 referees (one being from the applicant’s workplace in the last 3 years) should be submitted as indicated below.

Applications should be sent to:

The Admin & Human Resource Officer, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL),

86A Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown/16 Ishiaka Street, IDA Kenema. Email: margaret.ngaujah@cs-sl.org

The closing date for expression of interest is Monday 03 March 2025. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO PPLY:

2.) Safeguarding Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Title: Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP)

Supervisor:  Project Manager- SLCRP

Duty Station:   Tombo Community

No. of Vacancy

Published Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Objective 1: Implement Project Activities at the field level  

Safeguarding Officer

Job Summary

The Safeguarding Officer is responsible to take reasonable care of the health and safety of self, other persons and resources whilst at work. This entails supporting the CSSL’s responsibilities under the Safeguarding Policy. Demonstrate day to day commitment to the CSSL’s core values of mission statement. Carry out such reasonable additional duties as may from time to time be determined by or on behalf of the Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact providing a confidential information and advice service for SLCRP  project staff on safeguarding related concerns including child protection disclosures
•  Establish, maintain and develop effective relationships which engage staff, especially those identified as being at risk to remove potential barriers, so that assistance and support can be offered within a professional relationship on an ongoing basis if appropriate
• Ensure effective sign-posting of services and referrals by developing good working relationships with staff  and other stakeholders
•  Produce risk assessments and support plans to safeguard project staff and share as appropriate with other individuals with consent, adhering to CSSL code of conduct.
•  Ensure that data protection and client confidentiality requirements are met, including the confidential storage of client records, obtaining client permission before sharing information, assessing risk and where appropriate breaking confidentiality in order to ensure the health and safety of individuals
• Coordinate training to the project staff on specific safeguarding topics
•  Undertake mandatory safeguarding and child protection training including updates and other professional development activities to ensure that CSSL is compliant in meeting its statutory duty in safeguarding practice
• Actively promote and SLCRP project towards safeguarding

Objective 2: Reporting and archiving

• Prepare required periodic report for CSSL on all field related activities

• Report to line manager about any problems and constraints during the implementation of activities
• Report the activities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to the project manager

• Keep all the records of the activities, input delivery /supply and ensure the quality and quantity of inputs according to the ToRs
• Any other official tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Objective 3: Participate in the evaluation and reorientation of the project

• Participate in all project activities including meetings
• Analyze and build on experiences in order to share the lessons learned
• Propose new directions for the project to the Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience 

The Post Holder is required to possess the following qualities and to maintain compliance with CSSL Rules and policies at all times:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Rural Development, Social work, Natural Resource Management, Certificate or diploma in  Office Management (For Assistants) or a related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experience at national or international level in community development and civic engagement, dialogue and/or mediation, human rights/access to justice/community security, or related area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with community stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in team and under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English with knowledge of local languages in the targeted area is an advantage.

Required Skills 

• Proactive and creative approach in managing dynamic situations;
• Excellent team orientation and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Proven experience managing community dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team building and group facilitation skills;
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed;
• Familiarity with the importance of gender equality and social inclusion and demonstrated ability in integration of gender equality and social inclusion in biodiversity conservation efforts;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision to deliver deliverable in a timely manner;
• Excellent conceptual, oral and written communication skills; and
• Proficiency in English.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Tracked Working experience in conflict situations and strong gender integration skills
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making
• Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Good conflict resolution skills

Expression of interest:

Interested applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) a statement of interest (2) up-dated CV (3) copies of relevant certificates, and (4) the names, positions and contact details (including functional work e-mail addresses) of 2 referees (one being from the applicant’s workplace in the last 3 years) should be submitted as indicated below.

Applications should be sent to:

The Admin & Human Resource Officer, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL),

86A Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown/16 Ishiaka Street, IDA Kenema. Email: margaret.ngaujah@cs-sl.org

The closing date for expression of interest is Monday 03 March 2025. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY:

3.) Livelihoods Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Title: Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP)

Supervisor:  Project Manager- SLCRP

Duty Station:   Tombo Community

No. of Vacancy 

Published Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Objective 1: Implement Project Activities at the field level  

Livelihoods Officer

Job Summary

The Livelihoods officer is responsible for effective mainstreaming of sustainable livelihoods approach/agenda into conservation and development program and processes. Responsible for developing, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of sustainable livelihoods agenda to document lesson learnt and support for fund raising. Majorly, the role will focus on providing skills building, mapping and developing livelihood activities to improve well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage all WASH related programs of the project including designing infrastructure, overseeing and construction, ensuring quality.
• Support the implementation of the livelihood components of the programme
• Support CSSL’s contribution to policy action on livelihoods, and community development programmes
• Ensure the implementation of the livelihoods component of the programme against annual work-plan, targets, time-plans and result indicators
• Responsible for logistical implementation of livelihoods goods, including distribution of goods to the distribution point
• Organize a conducive location for the training of beneficiaries and ensure training materials and tools are adequate to deliver the training
• Ensure timely and quality progress reporting in line with agreed templates and schedules review reports; provide feedback to CSSL and partners
• Regularly monitoring field activities and providing timely inputs and feedback to the Project Manager
• Ensure systematic documentation and filing

Qualifications and Experience 

The Post Holder is required to possess the following qualities and to maintain compliance with CSSL Rules and policies at all times:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Rural Development, Social work, Natural Resource Management, Certificate or diploma in  Office Management (For Assistants) or a related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experience at national or international level in community development and civic engagement, dialogue and/or mediation, human rights/access to justice/community security, or related area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with community stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in team and under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English with knowledge of local languages in the targeted area is an advantage.

Required Skills 

• Proactive and creative approach in managing dynamic situations;
• Excellent team orientation and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Proven experience managing community dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team building and group facilitation skills;
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed;
• Familiarity with the importance of gender equality and social inclusion and demonstrated ability in integration of gender equality and social inclusion in biodiversity conservation efforts;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision to deliver deliverable in a timely manner;
• Excellent conceptual, oral and written communication skills; and
• Proficiency in English.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Tracked Working experience in conflict situations and strong gender integration skills
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making
• Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Good conflict resolution skills

Expression of interest:

Interested applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) a statement of interest (2) up-dated CV (3) copies of relevant certificates, and (4) the names, positions and contact details (including functional work e-mail addresses) of 2 referees (one being from the applicant’s workplace in the last 3 years) should be submitted as indicated below.

Applications should be sent to:

The Admin & Human Resource Officer, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL)

86A Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown/16 Ishiaka Street, IDA Kenema. Email: margaret.ngaujah@cs-sl.org

The closing date for expression of interest is Monday 03 March 2025. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY: