🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GOAL Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Site WASH Technician
2.) Urban WASH Program Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Site WASH Technician

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL 

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone 

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and  vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a  primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)  specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, and urban WASH  focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and decent work  through systems-based programme approaches and community-led social and behavioural change. GOAL  currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema  Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity Water and DFID, and now the Community Foundation Ireland  for its new blue economy program that is focused on food security and livelihood improvement.

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the undermentioned position: 

General Description of the Programme 

Technician working on innovation project Sedup at Kingtom Fecal Sludge treatment plant.

Topic: Nearly half of the world’s population relies on non-sewered sanitation. In urban areas of low-income countries,  dilute wastewater is stored at the source of generation (referred to as fecal sludge), prior to energy-intensive transport  by road to treatment. Established solutions for solid-liquid separation (dewatering) rely on passive technologies that  require a large footprint, and in urban areas, land is scarce and expensive. Hence, dewatering is the missing link in the  fecal sludge treatment chain. Alternative low footprint dewatering solutions used in sewer-based wastewater  treatment are expensive, not adapted for fecal sludge, and require continual supply of energy.

We are piloting a low-energy, low-footprint dewatering technology at Kingtom Fecal Sludge in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  The technology consists of open-source sensor technology, bio-based flocculants and a locally manufactured, manually  operated dewatering press. Piloting this technology will provide the required data for scaling to similar contexts in Sub Saharan Africa and globally.

We are looking for a sanitary technician to support piloting of the low-energy, low-footprint dewatering technology at  the Kingtom Fecal Sludge treatment plant.

OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Support construction of fecal sludge dewatering pilot
• Operate fecal sludge dewatering technology and collect operational data
• Conduct laboratory analysis for fecal sludge treatment parameters
• Summarize key findings in reports
• Communicate regularly with international project partners

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Place of work  

Kingtom Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant

Requirements (Person Specification) 

Essential

Candidates for this position should have the following qualifications:  

• Minimum of Higher national diploma in environmental, Sanitary or civil engineering
• Interest in fecal sludge treatment
• Ability to work independently, manage own time, and take own initiative.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Capability to collaborate with research partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent in working as a group.
• Computer skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant computer-based programs.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on own initiative with an innovative approach.
• Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with people in many different environments.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong experience in conducting/organising workshops, training, or meetings.
• Capable of producing reliable and timely reports and familiar with community research methods. Desirable 
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong motivation and organizational skills
• Flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Honest and transparent in all dealings
• Ability to work as a team player.

General terms and conditions. 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the  maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a  confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices  and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority,  except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere  to these policies any job offers made are also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunity  employer.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be  safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place  them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this  ongoing commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection  process for all candidates.

Safeguarding 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to  the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual  exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding  is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates. 

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Accountability within GOAL 

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any  candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety,  confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols. 
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our  programming area. 
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner. 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Team, please send your cover letter and  up-to-date CV to j[email protected]. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th November, 2024. Please note that a copy of the application  letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to:  [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex,  colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

2.) Urban WASH Program Manager

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone 

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and  vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a  primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)  specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, and urban WASH  focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and decent work  through systems-based programme approaches and community-led social and behavioral change. GOAL  currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema  Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity Water and DFID, and now the Community Foundation Ireland  for its new blue economy program that is focused on food security and livelihood improvement.

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the undermentioned replacement position: 

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone  

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and  vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a  primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)  specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, and urban WASH  focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and decent work  through systems-based programme approaches and community-led social and behavioural change. GOAL  currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema  Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity: Water; BOSCH, UNCDF, and IRC/FCDO and now the Community  Foundation Ireland for its new blue economy program that is focused on food security and livelihood  improvement.

General Description of the Programme 

GOAL Sierra Leone interventions support strengthening the health systems to support resilience &  sustainable health through improving health WASH service delivery systems. WASH interventions are  implemented in three districts, namely, Western Area Urban, Kenema and Moyamba district. Other WASH  interventions are mainstreamed into health interventions with focus on WASH in healthcare facilities. The  Urban WASH programme focuses on providing support to Freetown City Council (FCC) to improve the FSM  system across the value chain. With financing from FCDO, GOAL SL supported the construction of the first  ever faecal sludge (FS) treatment plant. The FS Treatment Plant is a waste management centre where waste

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to energy conversion pilot actions have also been tested and prototyped. The broader climate change related  actions are attracting several partnerships, and the potential is expanding. GOAL Sierra Leone has been  supporting private sector involved in sanitation sector (Vacuum Truck Operators) to build their business  management capacities. From the engagement, it was evidenced that the private actors in the sector are  very fragile with limited financial resources to improve the technologies they are using. With funding from  FCDO, GOAL Sierra Leone, in collaboration with Freetown City Council, initiated the first ever Service Level  Agreement (SLA) for the management of state – owned sanitation assets. The SLA provides an opportunity  to the private sector to have access to improved mechanized emptying technologies. Three vacuum trucks  and semi-mechanized faecal sludge emptying technologies were purchased and leased to the private sector  under the supervision of the FCC FSM Unit and FCC procurement team. The Urban WASH Programme  Manager working with GOAL SLA Facilitator embedded within FCC, FSM Unit, and FCC procurement team  will provide the oversight of this pilot, documenting the learning that can be used to inform the scale up.

Overview: 

The role of the Urban WASH Programme Manager is to provide technical, systems and administrative  coordination to GOAL SL Urban WASH project/programme. The position also contributes to advocacy and  networking; contribution to the development of Urban WASH strategy in GOAL SL; and mainstreaming  climate change in the project/programme. To fully discharge these responsibilities, the post holder will  closely be working with the GOAL SL Asst. WASH and Climate Change Coordinator. 

Specific position’s Roles and responsibilities 

Supporting Urban WASH governance: working with the GOAL Assistant WASH & CC Coordinator, WASH &  CC Coordinator and FCC environment and sanitation officer, FCC FSM Unit, Transfer Station Manager and  Other WASH team members, the Urban WASH Programme Manager will strengthen the FCC – line ministries  liaison, leading the rethinking sanitation governance within FCC, work with TAs to FCC, improving the  sanitation KPIs for various sanitation programmes supporting FCC to improve evidence-based decision making.

Urban WASH projects implementation: Track and monitor the urban WASH programme budget using Goal’s internal tools as per donor agreement, providing technical guidance to the urban WASH team, making sure the deadlines and deliverables are met as per donor agreement, developing and submitting monthly,  quarterly and completion reports for all urban WASH projects, provide technical quality assurance for  managed projects, initiate and follow up the project specific procurements, supply and logistics, oversee  project specific asset management including disposal plans.

HR management: initiate and oversee the Recruit staff for the urban WASH projects, Capacitate staff through trainings and one on one mentoring on need basis, Supervise and appraise urban WASH projects’ staff, Ensure all Freetown WASH team members have clear and measurable (SMART) performance  management objectives and that they are measured regularly and in line with policy, Identify and invest in  creative WASH team members, Build WASH teams that are incentivized according to delivery, creativity,  innovation and accountability, Lead by example both upward and downward accountability and comply with all of GOAL’s accountability policies.

Coordination: Internal coordination – working with other programmes including Blue Economy, health….to  explore areas of integration and sector cross-learning, External coordination – Liaise with relevant line  ministries, Freetown city council, community stakeholders and other implementing partners, contribute to  the WASH sector coordination platforms including WASH Working group, National sanitation steering  committee, FCC sanitation enforcement working group, etc

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MEAL: Work with the WASH Coordinator and MEAL department to ensure that appropriate systems are in  place to monitor and measure urban WASH programming, Regularly monitor data/programme indicators  and targets, and manage programmes using an adaptive management approach, Develop learning  documents of high quality for internal and external audiences using GOAL learning tools, Take an active role  in recording and disseminating appropriately, both what is working programmatically and what is not  working to both internal and external stakeholders with guidance of MEAL and WASH Coordinators

Fund raising: Working with the WASH Co, PDQ and PD to map and identify appropriate fund-raising  opportunities to support the country WASH programmes with focus on Urban WASH programme, Working  with the Programme Development & Quality Manager, WASH Co to design and develop quality urban WASH  proposals

Qualification & Experience 

Education: 

• The candidate must have a minimum of a first degree in Sanitary, Environmental, Civil Engineering,  or a related field of study.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years working with a reputable NGO.
• Must have a very strong knowledge in WASH projects/programs.
• Experience in working with relevant line ministries, district councils, and other government  authorities.

Skills and Competencies: 

Essential: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation. • Excellent in working as a group.
• Computer skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant computer-based  programs.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on own initiative with an innovative approach. • Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with people in many  different environments.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong experience in conducting/organising workshops, training, or meetings. • Capable of producing reliable and timely reports and familiar with community research methods. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse  stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, and familiarity with reporting requirements. Desirable 
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong motivation and organizational skills.
• Flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Honest and transparent in all dealings.
• Ability to work as a team player.

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General terms and conditions: 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the  maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a  confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and  business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority,  except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to  these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. 

Safeguarding 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be  safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place  them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this  on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection  process for all candidates.  

Accountability within Goal 

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.  Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: • Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health  and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols. • Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our  programming area. 

• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner. 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic WASH Team, please send  your cover letter and up-to-date CV to j[email protected]. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th November, 2024 please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour,  New England or emailed to: [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis  of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”