🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ SEND Sierra Leone – Field Officer

Job Description

Position Title: Field Officer

Department/Program: Education

Duty Station: Kailahun or Kenema

Reports to: Project manager

Number of personnel needed: 10 (Ten)

Background of SEND Sierra Leone

SEND Sierra Leone is a leading development organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Sierra Leone’s population by addressing inequalities and enhancing community resilience. SEND focuses on five strategic pillars aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

1. Sustainable Growth: Targeting rural poverty and unemployment through economic diversification and local resource utilization, contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
2. Health, Nutrition, and WASH: Tackling health challenges in rural areas through comprehensive interventions that improve health, nutrition, and sanitation, supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
3. Education: Promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality education in rural communities, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education).
4. Gender Equality: Amplifying efforts toward gender equality and reducing inequality by empowering women and girls, aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
5. Climate and Disaster Resilience: Implementing community-based programs to address climate-related risks and disasters, supporting SDG 13 (Climate Action).

SEND is committed to stakeholder engagement, community involvement, and transparent resource mobilization. The organization adheres to its core values—integrity, accountability, and service—and enforces policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, safeguard children, and prevent workplace harassment. SEND ensures that all projects are gender-sensitive and inclusive.

Introduction

Are you passionate about advancing digital learning in primary education and empowering communities in Sierra Leone? The Pikin Tab Learning Program, supported by Imagining Worldwide, is an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing inclusivity and technology integration in primary schools. By leveraging the use of Pikin tabs, the program seeks to improve learning outcomes, reduce barriers to education, promote safe and engaging learning environments, and foster equal opportunities for all learners especially girls and marginalized children.

If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a meaningful impact, explore the roles below and join us in creating a safer and more equitable future for Sierra Leone. Together, with the support of our donor and partners, we can drive transformative change and empower the next generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with technical teams and contractors to ensure proper installation of solar energy systems to power tablet storage and usage areas.
• Support the establishment of learning spaces for tablet-based sessions, including the arrangement of furniture, electrical outlets, charging stations, and adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Visit project sites to verify progress, identify potential delays or issues, and report findings to the Project Manager/District Manager.
• Facilitate communication between school leadership, local contractors, and the program team to ensure smooth implementation of infrastructure-related activities.
• Visit each assigned school 3-4 times a week to closely monitor the implementation, collect monitoring data, safeguarding of children involved in the program and provide support as needed.
• Conduct ongoing training sessions for teachers to ensure their confidence in facilitating the tablet session and also ensuring smooth asset management and delivering the curriculum effectively.
• Collect comprehensive daily data on key performance indicators, including learner attendance, session engagement levels, tablet functionality, and teaching quality. Monitor and document technical issues, behavioral observations, and feedback from learners or facilitators to identify patterns and support continuous improvement.
• Supportive team member, willing to contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Support monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in IT
• At least 2 years of experience in community-based work or similar roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and basic M&E tools.
• Fluency in speaking English
• Knowledge of the local context and culture is highly desirable.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid license.

 Mode of Application:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a motivational letter and a detailed CV, including references, to recruitment@sendsierraleone.com

Application Deadline:
All applications must be received on or before 15th August 2025.

Please Note:
Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will be shortlisted and invited for an interview

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.