🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GOAL Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Safety & Access Officer
2.) Procurement Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Safety & Access Officer

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL 

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General Description of the Programme/GOAL 

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the  most vulnerable communities. OAL has been working in Sierra Leone since 1999; and have offices in Freetown, Bombali,  Port Loko, Kambia and Kenema District. GOAL has over 15 years’ experience designing and implementing system  strengthening and community-based programmes across Sierra Leone including health; water, sanitation and hygiene  (WASH); and child protection and we are rapidly scaling-up within and across these sectors.

GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster  situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods. And work  closely in partnership with local and international partners to achieve its mission.

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

Job Purpose 

➢ To inform and advise senior management in the field and National Head Office on safety and security  related issues and ensure that they are kept informed of all security developments and are in a position  to take appropriate action when required.

➢ To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of  all GOAL staff in the Sierra Leone and that these systems and procedures are always adhered to. This  includes the maintenance & updating of SSEP’s & SOP’s.

➢ To work with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into  all areas of planning and operations.

➢ To carryout regular field visits / assessments.

➢ To carryout training of field-based staffs.

Reporting Lines 

The position holder will ultimately report to the Country Director; however, a dotted line will be maintained in reporting  security & safety matters to the Global Safety & Access Department. Further the SO will work to the Regional Safety &  Access Advisor / Global Safety & Access Advisor in conjunction with the CD on technical security matters and will keep  them abreast of major security incidents or developments.

Duties and responsibilities 

Coordination: 

• Attend safety/access coordination meetings and report back to the CD on relevant information. • Develop contacts and information gathering systems amongst UN, NGOs, INGO’s, government  agencies and embassies and share security information with them on a regular basis. (Networking) • This role will also involve regular field visits; these will enable security audits/ reviews to take place  and security & safety training to be completed.
• Local Community engagement & capacity building.
• Strong presentational & training skills.
• Have extensive knowledge of the safety & access context of Sierra Leone.

Security documentation: 

• Produce written security reports for the Country Director that review any incidents in GOAL sites,  summarize relevant external Sitrep, and analyse security/social/political/economic information from  the wide range of information sources available that may impact the operation of GOAL’s programmes  in SL.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported, analysed and actions taken where necessary. Implement  incident tracking system.
• Maintain an Emergency Contact database with up-to-date information for all staff.
• Ensure that the Country and Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans (SSEP) and relevant  Annexes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. (Every 3 months)
• In association with the Country team ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating  to safety and access are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. (Every 6 months)
• With the Country team develop contingency plans, ensuring that staff understand their roles in an  emergency and that GOAL has the resources to carry out the contingency plans.
• Keep current and provide all staff with Constant Companion Cards, ensuring that the contact  information on the card is up to date.
• Ensure that all GOAL staff have valid GOAL Identification and that staff leaving GOAL hand in their  ID as part of the clearance process.
• Provide continuation training to Area Office & Field staff.
• Liaise with external security actors to ensure the safety and security of GOAL staff and property.  • Carryout Security/Risk assessments for new projects (all assessments should be reviewed every 6  months).
• Provide Liaison with any contract security services, monthly meetings should be held, and any  equipment (panic alarms, vehicle trackers etc) should be monitored & tested.
• Monitor and manage internal security teams (watchmen etc) and produce site instructions  • Training & Field visit tracker.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded on the incident trackers on the BI Power system
• Liaise with 3rd Party Partners on documentation and training

Health and Safety: 

• With the appropriate health staff ensure that all offices and GOAL accommodation have fully stocked,  up to date First Aid and PEP kits.
• Ensure that appropriate fire safety equipment is in place in offices, compounds, and vehicles. Ensure  that staff are aware of what to do in the event of a fire.
• Liaise with the transport manager/AM to ensure that all vehicles have the necessary safety and  security equipment.
• Ensure that hibernation kits are present in all compounds and review contents on a regular basis to  ensure that nothing has expired.
• Develop security phone communication trees and maintain the GOAL warden system. • Update the security induction materials on a regular basis and provide inductions to all new staff. • Test all secondary communications networks
• Ensure fire & evacuation plans and diagrams are up to date.

Mainstreaming Issues 

The employee must read, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures  on mainstreaming of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.

Safeguarding 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL because 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

Behaviours (Values in practice) 

• Act as a representative of GOAL and demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children and  vulnerable adults both in your private and professional lives.
• Manage staff in a respectful manner!
• Demonstrate good customer service behaviours to stakeholders.

Requirements (Person Specification) 

• Relevant Degree
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Completion of relevant security training(s)
• Experience of working in similar capacity and have knowledge of security management systems and approaches  for NGO’s.
• Demonstrated evidence of conducting risk assessments and developing security plans, security operation  procedures.
• Training skills
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an analytical approach to work.
• Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management.
• First Aid qualification is desirable

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.

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 and any job offer made is also subject to police  clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer. 

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 jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 19th December, 2025 

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO  DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Logistics Team, please send your cover  letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie on or before 5:30 pm 31st January, 2026 , 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:  employmentdesk71@gmail.com

“Applications will be screened as they are received.” 

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.

2.) Procurement Officer

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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,  urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and the promotion of 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, Bill &  Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union, Charity: Water and DFID.

Our programmes focus on the WASH and Health sectors including urban and rural WASH programmes, health system strengthening,  social and behaviour change; Blue Economy and FSL; and emergency response programming. 

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

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General Description of the Programme 

GOAL is working with the stakeholders and is focusing on the support to DHMTs and Freetown City Council, Water directorate in  planning and management to improve reproductive health and WASH outcomes.

GOAL Sierra Leone is delivering programmes in 6 districts particularly in WASH, Adolescent sexual reproductive health, health system strengthening and inclusion.

In Freetown and Kenema, GOAL implements WASH programming (FSM project utilising the systems approach in Freetown funded  under Gates Foundation & Irish Aid and rural WASH with a focus on sanitation marketing, water points sustainability in Kenema funded under CW and IA).

In Freetown, Kenema, Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu and Moyamba GOAL is implementing health system strengthening including  clinical mentorship pilot in Kenema funded by DFID and Irish Aid and an Inclusion Programme focusing on the promotion of decent  work through advocacy particularly on the situation of informal sector workers, anti-human trafficking and child labour in collaboration  with the World hope International and Sierra Leone Labour Congress funded by the European Union.

Overview of the role 

To understand and enforce the procurement authorization chart and assist the Supply Chain Manager in revisions and ensuring that  all procurement taking place in the Freetown Office follows the procedures outlined in the GOAL Logistics manual or mandated by the Systems Director. The incumbent will effectively liaise, negotiate, and inform suppliers and service providers to gain the best  value for money on all Purchase Requests originating from the various programmes, with special considerations for the Saving Lives  II project.

Main responsibilities 

Responsibility 1 

➔ To oversee the updating of a vendor roster and provide monthly updated version to the Supply Chain Manager and oversee  the updating of a price list for items purchased providing the Supply Chain Manager, Program and Systems Director with a  monthly updated copy

➔ To maintain and update the GOAL systems online / order request tracking database providing report to the Supply Chain  Manager weekly.

➔ Ensure that orders are fulfilled within the target time periods based on their value

Responsibility 2 

➔ Effectively communicate, follow-up, and work with field offices logistics staff on purchases where Freetown involvement is  needed and provide, needed information to line managers or programme managers regarding purchases, cost of items, or  vendors

➔ Ensure that concession and duty-free waivers for all international transactions are obtained and followed up with the relevant  government line ministries.

➔ Liaise with clearing and forwarding agents as necessary to ensure that all GOAL overseas transactions are correctly cleared  at air and seaports.

Safeguarding 3 

• Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
• Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities
• Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

Requirements (Person Specification) 

➔ Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain/ Procurement or Business Administration.

➔ 3 years working experience in a similar position.

➔ Honesty with strong motivation to become effective manager of people and resources

➔ Detail oriented and organized

➔ Decision-maker

➔ Multi-tasking and ability to prioritize competing demands

➔ Proactive in addressing problems and finding solutions

Essential

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Krio

Desirable

➔ Excellent inter-personal skills with people from different backgrounds, businesses, and education levels

➔ General understanding and ability to recognize quality, durability, and value

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 offer made is also subject  to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities 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 Procurement Team, please send your cover letter and  up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm 19th December, 2025 , 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: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

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.