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Trocaire is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Head of Finance and Administration
2.) Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Head of Finance and Administration

VACANCY NOTICE 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and  with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises  they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.

Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration 

Location of position: Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Head of Finance and Administration plays a pivotal role in the Country Management Team, heading  the portfolio of Finance, Budgeting and reporting, Administration, Logistics, and components of HR. In  addition, Head of Finance and Administration plays a key role in inputting into the development of  policies, procedures, and systems to continuously improve in-country operations.

Requirement 

Accounting commerce or business administration degree from a leading university, and relevant  professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA). Master’s degree in business administration of related field.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.
• Engage with the CD and Head of Programmes, Business Development and Grants Manager on the  Country Business Development strategy, in line with country programme needs and the  institutional funding landscape.
• Support the preparation of the Country Annual budget, the Strategic and Accountable Resource  Allocation and Value for Money documents and submit for review in CMT budget meeting, share  the budget pack after approval to HQ.
• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.
• Oversight of the timely & accurate preparation of monthly management accounts for budget holders and country management to be able to monitor budget utilization and take appropriate  action on any significant variances.
• Ensure full compliance with all Sierra Leone government requirements in relation to registration,  taxation, labor law, auditing, fraud etc

Closing Date For Applications is 1 December 2023 

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy

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2.) Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR CONSULTANCY

PRE-WORKSHOP TECHNICAL PLANNING, WORKSHOP FACILITATION AND DOCUMENTATION, POST-WORKSHOP SUPPORT TO CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCACY NETWORKS 

15TH – 17TH NOVEMBER 2023, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE

 

1.0 SUMMARY. 

General objective	Provide facilitation and rapporteuring consultancy services to National Climate Change Advocacy Network Launching and Pre-COP28 Dialogue Workshop
Location	Freetown, Sierra Leone
Consultant	To be determined
Consultation manager	Trocaire Sierra Leone
Time frame	21st November to 23rd November, 2023.

 

2.0 BACKGROUND 

 

2.1 About Trócaire

Trócaire is the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland that works in partnership with local organisations in multiple countries to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as contributing together with partners to bring about a positive and lasting changes.

Trócaire works exclusively with local partners to achieve climate and environmental justice; ensure women and girls’ protection, voice & influence; and save lives and protect human dignity. Trócaire actively supports work on the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, women’s political participation and leadership, sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment, natural resource management and environmental conservation, and humanitarian preparedness and response.

Trócaire Sierra Leone is implementing a Climate Change programme, with support from the Irish Aid. The programme expects to support the agency of communities to adapt to the impact of climate change, as well as strengthen new and existing coordinating bodies to increase the voice, agency and visibility of local advocates, communities, and individuals, particularly women and youth, in climate change and create new forums where appropriate. The programme, aligned with Sierra Leone’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), also seeks to support community mainstreaming of climate change adaptation through supporting local management and governance initiatives and partnerships. The programme will introduce forest enterprise development practices to provide opportunities for forest-edge communities to diversify and strengthen the resilience of their production systems, improve livelihoods, ecosystem services, improved sectoral and public involvement, and enhanced capacities and awareness towards conservation through the set-up of community natural resource management committees.

 

2.2 About the Workshop

The roles of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts cannot be overemphasised. They are a key stakeholder in national and international climate processes, playing a crucial role in contributing to bringing ground-level vulnerabilities into decision-making processes, providing technical support to policy processes that aim to tackle climate change. While noting the significance of their roles, it is worth mentioning that there is more to be demonstrated to justify the said roles through capacity strengthening for climate change advocacy, participate in climate discourse, and progress in positioning key issues of climate change in critical processes, including negotiations to better mainstream climate change in national development.

The urgency of the climate change conversation cannot be overstated. We are confronted with unprecedented global crises – from climate change and biodiversity loss to poverty and inequality. It is now less than one month from the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28/CMP18/CMA5) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the world must come together to deliver a critical milestone in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, notably through the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake. This is an opportunity to measure the effectiveness of Sierra Leone’s climate policies and actions, to assess whether our goals and targets are aligned with the magnitude of the challenges we face.

 

The overarching outcomes of COP28, including the outcome on the global stocktake, will set the direction for climate action across all pillars of the Paris Agreement to provide a comprehensive response through aligned policies and efforts, following science and equity considerations. It will send clear signals to policy makers, the private sector, local communities, and all those looking to take concrete steps to combat climate change, setting the collective direction and pathways that Sierra Leone, Africa and the world at large need to follow to achieve low greenhouse gas and resilient development for all.

 

Transformational pathways to low-emission climate resilient development can only be built on actionable solutions that have ambition and implementation at their core. Turning this vision to reality requires political leadership.

 

It is against this backdrop that CSOs, MDAs and other key stakeholders are coming together to launch the Sierra Leone Climate Change Advocacy Network – with an aim of engaging at key national, regional and international advocacy platforms. One of the first initiatives this formalised structure will undertake is the launching of the “Keep Your Promise Campaign” (developed by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance in September 2023 for COP28) to enhance the effectiveness of climate response measures in Sierra Leone by securing greater leadership and accountability by leaders in Sierra Leone. Another will be to  strengthen CSOs’ capacities in climate change negotiation streams and foster CSOs and MDAs engagement in Pre-COP28 deliberations, with a view to shape a positive and mutually supportive vision of the future of climate and development action to achieve the goals under the Paris Agreement, with a particular focus on Sierra Leone.

 

3.0 Workshop Objectives 

The objectives of the three (3) days workshop are as follows:

 

1. Launch the Climate Change Advocacy Network – with an aim of engaging at key national, regional and international advocacy platforms;
2. Launch the “Keep Your Promise Campaign” (in alignment with the PACJA campaign) to enhance the effectiveness of climate response measures in Sierra Leone by securing greater leadership and accountability by leaders in Sierra Leone; and
3. Strengthen CSOs’ capacities in climate change negotiation streams and foster CSOs and MDAs engagement in pre-COP28 deliberations, with a view to shape a positive and mutually supportive vision of the future of climate and development action to achieve the goals under the Paris Agreement, with a particular focus on Sierra Leone.

 

3.1 Specific Objectives

The workshop will seek to achieve the following key specific objectives during the three (3) days:

Day 1:

1. Review draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs).
2. Develop an organogram for the network.
3. Forge strengthened collaborations and relations between CSOs and faith actors hinged on priority actions for influencing realization of climate justice at local, national and global level.
4. Develop consolidated action plans and mechanisms for advancing and implementing network-based advocacy and influence process as a build up to COP28 mobilization.
5. Nominate representatives and inaugurate a national coordination body of climate change actors (including CSOs, faith actors, etc.)
6. Launch the Climate Change Advocacy Network – with an aim of engaging at key national, regional, and international advocacy platforms.

Day 2:

1. Making sure the government follows through on promises about climate-friendly development and actions, including their NDCs.
2. Getting more people involved in the Global Stock Take process to contribute to global awareness.
3. Urging the Sierra Leone Government (part of the Paris Agreement) to take more responsibility by highlighting where they are falling short, as well as other African and developed countries’ investment priorities in Africa.
4. Encouraging developed countries and other major polluters to be more accountable in reducing emissions, keeping their climate funding promises, and following through on fair cooperation agreements.
5. Bringing together all non-government groups to work towards an environment that is free from corporate violations of environmental rights and doesn’t rely on false solutions.

 

Day 3:

1. Engaging and empowering stakeholders to drive climate action across the country, communities, and economies.
2. Heighten the political mobilization for the cause of climate justice, setting the CSOs agenda for COP28 and priority discussions and commitments that should be secured in climate space.
3. Strengthen CSOs core messages on climate change for COP28 related to various thematic and negotiation streams to achieving Sierra Leone’s aspirations in COP28.
4. Amplify CSOs mobilization through the Keep Your Promise Campaign.

 

3.2 Expected Outcomes 

Day 1:

1. Finalised Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs).
2. Finalised organogram for the network.
3. Strengthened collaboration and relations between CSOs and faith actors hinged on priority actions for influencing realization of climate justice at local, national and global level.
4. Development of consolidated action plans and mechanisms for advancing and implementing network-based advocacy and influence process as a build up to COP28 mobilization.
5. Establishment of a national coordination body of climate change actors (including CSOs, faith actors, etc.) and government agencies – Climate Change Advocacy Network to engage at key national, regional and international advocacy platforms.

Day 2:

1. Using proof to urge quick action on climate change.
2. Helping people and groups become better at leading campaigns.
3. Making sure developed and high-income countries and UNFCCC organizations are more responsible.
4. Improving the global stock process to better help communities on the frontlines.
5. Making the campaign and its urgent message more widely known in all places.

Day 3:

1. People who can help CSOs take action for fair climate policies at COP28.
2. Making sure CSOs really understand and promote important messages about climate change at COP27.
3. The most important result of the Forum will be the “CSOs Communiqué on COP28,” which will list the important actions needed to make sure COP28 helps vulnerable people in Sierra Leone.

 

4.0 Organization and Target Participants

The workshop will be convened by Trocaire and its partners, through a vigorous and inclusive consultative process. It will benefit directly CSOs, faith actors, academia, government MDAs, INGOs and other national and international entities working in strengthening synergies in pursuit of climate justice. The workshop will adopt a hybrid model where participants from CSOs, NGOs, women and youth networks, sector-thematic groups, development partners, and government MDAs will attend physically, while provision will be made for virtual attendants.

5.0 Purpose/Objective of the consultancy

Provide consultancy services and support to National Climate Change Advocacy and Network Launching and Pre-COP28 Dialogue Workshop.

 

5.1 Description of activities

• Participate in the technical aspects of the pre-workshop planning process.
• Facilitate the three (3) day workshop.
• Develop and deliver presentations on key concepts, namely Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Climate Finance, Loss and Damage, Technology Development and Transfer, Climate Change Research, and Climate network formation.
• Develop guiding questions, session guides and facilitate group discussions.
• Prepare session summary reports.
• Support Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) to consolidate and/or finalize their workplans and budgets, in the days following the end of the workshop.
• Develop detailed report for the three-day workshop.

 

5.2 Outputs

• Pre-workshop technical planning support provided to the workshop planning process.
• Facilitation provided to a three (3) day workshop.

• Key concepts, namely Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Climate Finance, Loss and Damage, Technology Development and Transfer, Climate Change Research, and Climate network formation developed and delivered at the 3-day workshop.

• Guiding questions, session guides and facilitate group discussions developed.
• Working group and plenary session summary reports prepared.
• Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) supported to consolidate and/or finalize their workplans and budgets, in the days following the end of the workshop.
• Detailed workshop report prepared and submitted.

 

6.0 Scope of Work

No.	Activity	Responsible	No. of working days
1	Sign consultancy contract / start of consultancy	Trocaire/Consultant	0.5
2	Read and understand relevant literature	Consultant	0.5
3	Hold consultation sessions with the relevant Trocaire staff	Consultant	0.5
4	Develop a plan of action	Consultant	01
5	Facilitate the National Climate Change Advocacy and Network Launching and Pre-COP28 Dialogue Workshop.	Consultant	03
	Write workshop report and present to Trocaire	Consultant	05
6	Support TWGs to consolidate and/or finalize their climate change workplans and budgets, in the days following the end of the workshop.	Consultant	05

 

7.0 Key Deliverables

• One action plan developed and submitted to Trocaire.
• All agreed pre-workshop materials and planning done and submitted to Trocaire.
• One National Climate Change Advocacy and Network Launching and Pre-COP28 Dialogue Workshop conducted/facilitated.
• One report on the National Climate Change Advocacy and Network Launching and Pre-COP28 Dialogue Workshop prepared and submitted to Trocaire, including the post-workshop support provided to networks.

8.0 Timeline

The consultancy shall last for a period of four weeks, starting 20th November (pre-workshop meeting) to 30th November, 2023 (allowing five business days after workshop to complete inception report).

9.0 Profile of the Consultant

1. a) Educational qualifications 
2. • Master’s degree in any of the following: Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or any relevant field of study.

 

1. b) Experience, skills, and competencies 
2. • Seven (7) or more years of experience in programme/project cycle management and strategic management, more specifically in the field of environment and/or climate change.
3. • Extensive experience working with CSO networks at national and/or international levels.

• Solid understanding and knowledge of the climate change and environmental context in Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrable experience conducting similar tasks.

 

10.0 Payment schedule

The payment will be done as follows:

1. 30% upon signing of the contract and submission of the action plan;
2. 40% upon submission of National Climate Change Advocacy and Network Building Workshop report;
3. 30% upon submission of the report on post-workshop support provided to the networks prepared and submitted to Trocaire.

11.0 Special notes regarding rapportuering/report writing 

Please note that the facilitator may identify a rapporteur as a separate individual to take notes. If this is desirable, the facilitator must indicate this in their submission. If the facilitator would like to be the rapporteur themselves, then please indicate this in their submission.

The rapportuering/report writing tasks will include, but not limited to the following:

• Before the sessions

Rapporteur should ensure that they:

1. Are familiar with the speakers, their bio data and their names.
2. Meet before the session to define the methodology that they will use to ensure consistency while covering each session.

• During the session

Rapporteur (per theme) should ensure that he/she:

1. Take note on the main discussion sessions/workshop proceedings, conclusions and recommendations of each Presentation or speech.
2. Take note of those questions/remarks from the floor which could be of interest for consideration in the session Summary Report, as well as of the replies from the speakers.

• After the session

Specifically, the Rapporteur is to prepare the electronic Report for each day (per theme) that must include details of key Statements and Recommendations from the session’s meetings, issues/constraints raised and details of Participants.

• After the session

Specifically, the rapporteur is to:

1. Prepare the electronic Report for each meeting that must include details of key Statements and Recommendations from the session’s meetings, issues/constraints raised and details of Participants.
2. The Rapporteurs will verify the Report of conclusions in collaboration with the Chair of the sessions/Moderator and present them to Treocaire as soon as possible after the meeting takes place.

 

12. Ethical considerations 

In accordance with its foundational mission principles, Trocaire Sierra Leone is committed to the highest ethical standards and opposes all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse. We intend to create and maintain a work and living environment that is safe, productive, and respectful for our colleagues and for all we serve. We require that all staff and representatives (consultants, contractors, vendors/suppliers, interns, trainees, volunteers, agents and implementing partner organizations) take seriously their ethical responsibilities to Safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially women and young people), and all those with whom we work.

While working for the organization, the consultant has responsibilities to maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members, and promotes the implementation of Trocaire’s code of conduct. Throughout the assignment, the consultant is expected to adhere to Trocaire Sierra Leone’s code of conduct including the safeguarding policy ensuring that all measures are taken to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of the individuals and communities involved.

 

12. Application Process 

Applications or expressions of interest should be submitted by email to: henry.bayoh@trocaire.org, copying emily.curran@trocaire.org.

 

• Technical Proposal – outlining your understanding of the TOR, the methodology that will be used in undertaking the assignment, work plan, and team composition, including Curriculum Vitae (CV) and contact details of at least three (3).
• Financial proposal (maximum 1 page) outlining all relevant costs, including consultant fees.

 

NB: This bid is open to both individuals and organizations. The successful candidate/organization will be expected to provide two reference letters of previous work done.

 

Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest is COB 17th November 2023. 

(Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted for an interview).

Concern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Safeguarding Manager
2.) Finance Officer
3.) Cashier

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Safeguarding Manager

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

Concern Worldwide, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from FCDO – Saving Lives (Phase III) as part of an NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is November 2023 – October 2029.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

01.  Job Title	Safeguarding Manager
Project	Saving Lives Phase 3
Reports to:	Consortium MEAL Manager
Direct reports:	Nill
Liaises with:	CRM supervisor, Consortium Director, Concern HR Coordinator, All members of the consortium, Protection and Safeguarding Unit
Job Location:	Freetown Sierra Leone with frequent visits to consortium members’ offices and programme areas.
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	The Safeguarding manager will be the focal point for coordinating the implementation of Concerns safeguarding policies and procedures within the Saving Lives consortium. He/she will be responsible for promoting good practice and helping the Concern and our partners reach the highest safeguarding standards by our staff, volunteers, related personnel, program participants, visitors, researchers, suppliers and contractors, as well as for the communities where we work. He /She will also be responsible for development and implementation of agreed safeguarding activities, initiatives and training with regard to the Saving Lives phase 3 programme. The safeguarding Manager will support partner to link users of the Consortium CRM line to appropriate identified services when appropriate and will (with support) lead on capacity building and advocacy efforts. The Safeguarding manager will be the first point of contact for the management of safeguarding incidents in relation to the Saving Lives programme with the support of the Consortium Director, Country Director and Directorate of Protection and Safeguarding in Dublin.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Reports and investigation Maintain up to date and accurate database of all reported incidents registers, documents and assesses all adult and asset safeguarding in line with Concerns policies and maintaining confidentiality. Assist consortium members to consult and engage with all relevant stakeholders during the program inception in order to ensure support, high-level commitment, sustainability, and community trust and ownership especially with regards to CRM. Liaises with the Protection and Safeguarding directorate for support in terms of; Coordinate with Concern internal audit and investigations unit and investigating officers as needed following any report. Support Consortium coordination unit and consortium leadership board in planning and reporting on investigations. Update and maintain service directory for operational districts to improve referral for survivor care. Training and capacity building Assist in organising and facilitation of child safeguarding induction for newly recruited project staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners. Compile partners’ activity documents, analyse partners risk assessment result and support on identified gap. Conduct initial and refresher training for consortium partners. Periodically review all consortium partners, to ensure clearly defines policies on safeguarding including; Code of Conduct,  Child Safeguarding Policy and Anti trafficking in persons policy are in place and in use. Ensure all consortium staff and partners, clearly understand key concepts in relation to and safeguarding; Understanding of safeguarding and protection key definitions. Understanding of safeguarding risk and how this can be mitigated. Clear understanding of Organisational and in country reporting pathways and processes. Support consortium partners to assess their internal safeguarding policies and procedures and document clear suggested areas for strengthening implementation or capacity. Ensure ongoing compliance with consortium safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the course of the programme. Ensure there is a clear assessment and understanding of programme participant and consortium partner needs and perceptions of risk. Support risk reduction within the consortium through risk assessment, design of mitigation plans and effective implementation. Regularly review the risk register and implementation including through regular visits to program areas. Program implementation Lead on the consortiums preparation to respond programme; Assessment of risk within government health service delivery in operational areas. Lead on the updated mapping of response and support services in collaboration with consortium partners, district MoH and Ministry of Gender and children’s affairs. Assessment of training and capacity building needs within Health facilities and district health management teams paying particular attention to survivor centred approaches. In collaboration with Hired consultant, FCDO, Consortium director and Government of Sierra Leone develop a standardised learning pathway and training needs analysis, training programme, and plan to train trainers. Document and present to MoH policy recommendations for consideration in the development of a National Health care Safeguarding policy. In collaboration with the consortium director and Protection and safeguarding directorate recommend prioritised interventions to increase immediate patient safety as well as long term capacity strengthening to produce improved practice and patient safety. Compile and develop monthly safeguarding report including; training data/activity, coordination with partners and collaboration/ coordination with Government. Provide technical guidance on safeguarding to partners, volunteers, Concern staff and other key stakeholders including consultants. Conduct supervision and monitoring visits to project sites as required. Maintain clear records of number of staff, partners, volunteers, contractors, vendors, consultants and other parties trained in safeguarding.
Person specification:	Essential:  University degree (or equivalent evidenced experience) in Human Resources Management, Management, Social work, Social sciences, Law, Psychology, Organizational psychology, or related Master’s degree in one of the above fields preferable 4+ years of experience of safeguarding, working with children, young people and/or adults who are vulnerable. Clear understanding of local safeguarding networks and support. Able to clearly articulate own and colleagues’ roles, responsibilities, and professional boundaries, including what constitutes both organisational and professional abuse. Is able to clearly explain how they would raise concerns about conduct of colleagues. In depth knowledge of Safeguarding, PSHEA and risk assessment. Uses safeguarding and local context knowledge, and understanding of what constitutes any signs of adult or child abuse, harm or neglect. Including the further recognition of local safeguarding priorities, for example, financial abuse, modern slavery, trafficking. Clear understanding of person centred approaches. Commitment to Concern’s core values and to promoting positive culture of safeguarding. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including experience in the design and delivery of training programmes Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures. High degree of organisational ability, working well under pressure and to deadline. Excellent self-awareness and understanding of the need for self-care, personal strength and resources to face possible hostilities related to its tasks.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Friday 24th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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2.) Finance Officer

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Finance Officer
Project	Saving Lives Phase 3
Reports to:	Donor Accountant
Direct reports:	Nill
Liaises with:	Internal – All Staff, Systems and Programmes External – Suppliers, Vendor,  Auditors
Job Location:	Freetown but required to travel to other field offices and locations
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Responsible for ensuring the books and records for all bank and cash transactions in Sierra Leone, including reviewing all supporting documentation for payment requests to ensure Concern policies and procedures are being complied with consistently.  He/she will also be responsible for all Freetown bank payments, checking of supporting documentation,  monitoring bank/cash balances in each account and in the office safes and notifying the CFC on a timely basis when a transfer between accounts or from Dublin is required.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Cash/Bank Management Monitor cash levels in the petty cash box and office safe and request cash transfers on a timely basis from the CFC to ensure that there are always sufficient funds in the office. Monitor the bank balance and notify the CFC on a timely basis when a transfer from Dublin is required. Ensure bank transfers/cheques /cash payments are made within Concern’s limits and that all required documentation and authorisation procedures for the payment have been followed. Ensure timely preparation of bank transfers/cheques for authorisation. Document any findings from the review of the bank and cash books and include any further comments from the CFC Direct Reports / CFC before communicating it to the cashiers. Monitor issues as they arise on the bank and cash book reviews to ensure they do not continue to occur. Raise repeat issues with the CFC Direct Reports / CFC and work with the cashiers to resolve the issues. Liaise with the Field Finance Officers to arrange the preparation of large cheques and liaise with programme / systems staff / suppliers regarding pick up or delivery of payments. Carry out cash transfers from the bank in conjunction with the CFC and CD. Be main contact point for banking issues / bank staff for Freetown bank accounts and support Finance Officers for field office bank accounts. Maintain and update all bank signatory lists. Occasional travel to programme field sites as and when requested by the CFC / SMT to make cash payments to beneficiaries. Books and Records Maintain accurate MGP Bank/Cash books. Ensure that all receipts are properly checked and verified, including any payments to local partners. Ensure filing is orderly done, stored safely and inventory updated. Payments Make prompt and timely payment to suppliers. Make prompt and timely payment of all taxes and creditors. Participate in the implementation of bulk bank transfers / mobile money payments to beneficiaries. Review of Financial Documents Review all hard copies of Freetown payment documents and a sample of field payment documents on a monthly basis to ensure correct supporting documentation is attached and Concern policies & procedures are being followed properly. Advise CFC direct reports of any anomalies with CWW finance policies and procedures. Communicate with the field finance officers and cashiers to ascertain financial policies are understood and the required documentation is sent to Freetown on time. Regularly visit field offices to carry out the reviews / support staff training Month end account closure  Prepare the monthly phone bill journal and the amount charged to each project. Prepare the monthly payroll journal. Maintain the balance sheet reconciliations of the staff debtors and make monthly deductions from payroll as required. Carry out monthly bank reconciliations. Maintain the bank & cash accounts on the balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain Expatriate staff personal account reconciliation Payroll Prepare monthly salary, overtime and allowance calculations for national staff and make the required payments. Ensure all salary payments go through on time. Produce the monthly payslips for national staff and send to HR staff in each location to distribute. Liaise with HR to resolve any payroll queries / errors Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit Ensure all documents requested by auditors are presented to the auditors in a timely and orderly way and returned to the files / archive correctly. Assist the Finance team to handle queries related to internal and external audits Work closely with Finance team in follow up, and implementation of recommendations by Auditors and Regional Accountant (RA). Participate in the production of any ad-hoc year end reports for Dublin or external audit. Staff Management and Capacity Building In consultation with the Donor accountant, coach and mentor national finance team who have potential to rise to more senior level positions in the organisation. In consultation with the Donor accountant, provide on the job training to subordinates on regular basis including during field office visits. Support Donor Accountant on delivering training on finance issues to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations.  Others Providing, as requested, cover to key finance functions during staff absence especially Finance Officers / Cashiers. Complete any others reasonable tasks as requested by Donor Accountant, Partnership Accountant / CFC / CD.
Person specification:	Required: Diploma in Accounting or Finance related Field or with strong experience Desired: Degree in Accounting or Finance related Field or Part Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA Job related Experience and Knowledge At least 4 years’ experience in finance / related field. At least 1 years’ managerial level experience Experience in working with an International Non – Governmental Organization. Experience of management reporting would be highly desirable. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel (Essential) as well accounting packages & other database competencies (Desirable). Experience in developing finance staff capacity on the technical aspects of finance and training/awareness raising of non-finance staff on finance functions. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work in a Team.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Wednesday 24th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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3.) Cashier

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.  Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Cashier
Project	Finance
Reports to:	Senior Finance Officer
Direct reports:	Nill
Liaises with:	Internal – All Staff, Systems and Programmes External – Suppliers, Vendor,  Auditors
Job Location:	Freetown
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Responsible for maintaining the books and records for both bank and cash transactions in the Concern Field Office in Freetown, including reviewing all supporting documentation for payment requests,  preparing cheques for signature and making cash payments in the field following the roster. S/he is responsible for assisting employees where necessary in opening personal bank accounts. S/he is also responsible for monitoring the bank balance in Concern’s Field Office bank account, the cash balances in the office safe and notifying the Finance Officer on a timely basis when a transfer from Freetown is required.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Cash/Bank Management Monitor cash levels in the petty cash box and office safe and request cash transfers on a timely basis from the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant to ensure that there are always sufficient funds in the office. Monitor the bank balance and notify the Finance Officer on a timely basis when a transfer from Freetown is required. Ensure cash payments are made within Concern’s limits and that all required documentation and authorization procedures for the payment have been followed. Ensure the issuing and retiring of cash floats to approve float holders and that all required documentation and authorization procedures have been followed. Ensure timely preparation of cheques for signature. Liaise with the Senior Finance Officer in Freetown to arrange the preparation of large cheques and liaise with suppliers regarding pick up or delivery of payments. Carry out weekly cash counts in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant and reconcile to the cash book Carry out cash transfers from the bank in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant Travel to Programme field sites as and when requested by the Snr Finance Staff / Base Manager /Area Coordinator to make cash payments to training attendees or work scheme participants. Books and Records Maintain accurate MGP bank/Cashbooks. Ensure that all receipts are properly checked and verified, including any payments to local partners. Ensure Filing is orderly done and stored safely. Payments Make prompt and timely payment to Suppliers Review of Financial Documents Review all hard copies of Freetown payment documents.  Advise the Finance Officer of any anomalies with CWW finance policies and procedures. Communicate with the systems and programme staff to ascertain financial policies are understood and the required documentation is provided to finance on time. Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit Assist the Finance team to handle queries related to internal and external audits Work closely with Finance team in follow up, and implementation of recommendations by Auditors and Regional Accountant (RA). Participate in the production of any ad-hoc year-end reports for Dublin or external audit. Staff Management and Capacity Building Support Finance Team on delivering training on finance issues to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations. Support CFC on delivering training on fraud & corruption to finance and non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations.  Other responsibilities: Providing, as requested, cover to key finance functions during staff absence especially Finance Officer. Complete any others reasonable tasks as requested by Finance Officer / CFC / Base Manager / Area Coordinator. Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (Code of Conduct and associates policies, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc). Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary. Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one). Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by your line manager.
Person specification:	Education, Qualifications & Experience Required Essential Diploma in Accounting or Finance related Field or with strong experience Desired Degree in Accounting or Finance related Field or Part Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA Job related Experience and Knowledge At least 2 years’ experience in finance / related field. Experience in working with an International Non – Governmental Organization. Experience of management reporting would be highly desirable. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel (Essential) as well accounting packages & other database competencies (Desirable). Experience in training/awareness raising of non-finance staff on finance functions. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work in a Team. Time required in Job to reach effective performance Probation period – 4 months. Time to reach full effectiveness – 3 months.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Friday 24th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

Concern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Food and Nutrition Security Officer
2.) Project Manager
3.) Consortium Finance and Compliance Coordinator
4.) Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Food and Nutrition Security Officer

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Food and Nutrition Security Officer
Project	Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:	Nutrition Team Leader
Direct reports:	Nil
Liaises with:	All project team members, but especially the Gender and Nutrition Officer; Other project teams in Port Loko. Relevant counterparts in Livelihoods team in Tonkolili. Port Loko Base Manager; Port Loko & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown Programme Quality Unit & Equality and Gender Advisor; Relevant Community and Chiefdom stakeholders.
Job Location:	Port Loko, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Community based – with frequent travel to the other LANN-NSC Chiefdom (Kamasondo) as well as occasional travel to Concern office in Port Loko town.
Contract Details:	Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:	The Food and Nutrition Security Officer will provide technical guidance to and be responsible for implementing the: Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) network activities: Support the establishment and strengthening of FNS network through – capacity building on FNS concepts; supporting FNS in conducting outreach activities related to analysis and monitoring. Fostering greater sharing and dialogue between FNS and other the sectors on how to work collectively towards food and nutrition security at community and district level. Nutrition Education activities: Through participatory approaches that raise awareness of the principles and importance of nutrition, especially for women and children, as well as on improving the use of healthy food (from mixed farming products, naturally available nutritious foods, backyard gardens etc) for dietary diversity for the household. S/He will ensure that agreed targets are on track, collect monitoring and case stories, and provide quality reports.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Programme planning and implementation  Under the supervision of the Nutrition Team Leader: Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe; Participate in project community entry meetings and identification of vulnerable households using PRA tools; Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers; With line manager identify and support mechanisms for greater sharing and coordination between FNS including organising regular meetings and field visits with DHMT, PHU and FNS members Promote participation of FNS With LANN Nutrition Team Leader – Support the roll out of the Nutrition Smart Communities Nutrition Camps intervention including: Organising screening of children in project counties aged 6 months to 3 years (anthropometric measurements by trained animators and Community Health Workers); Participatory targeting of vulnerable households with malnourished children to engage in nutrition camp sessions; Support nutrition camp sessions in areas of expertise: hands-on infant and young child feeding practices; cooking demonstrations of low-cost nutritious recipes; preparation and demonstrations of low-cost nutritious instant mixes for children; education on food and personal hygiene, safe drinking water, active feeding and care during illness. Give technical input to adapting the intervention to the context of the project communities Evaluate, document and share learnings/best practices coming out from nutrition camps with FNS/DHMT and other key District government stakeholders. Support other project field officers in roll out of LANN+ training modules; With Project team support development and implementation of nutrition-sensitive (gender sensitive) and climate-resilient community micro-development plans; Preparation of documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request…) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits; Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.) Monitoring and Evaluation  Ensure that all agreed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning requirements are captured on time through standardized data collection tools; are accurately and submitted to the MEL Officer; Participate in project planning, review meetings with staff and stakeholders, and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day-to-day project implementation; Participate in end line and monitoring surveys as required. Reporting and documentation  Participate in the writing of monthly activity reports through the timely submission of activities up-date to the Nutrition Team Leader; Actively participate in the production of donor and annual reports by giving updates and inputs to the Nutrition Team Leader in a timely and accurate manner; Actively participate in the documentation of good practices and case stories working with PDQ team; Participate in correct and accurate filling of documentation (soft & hard copies). Other responsibilities: Promote full accountability and staff, partner, etc. compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources; Ensure that Cross cutting themes: Gender & Equality and COVID-19 prevention are mainstreamed in all activities; Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders and animators to aid successful programming; Participate in FNS coordination meetings at District level; Complete any reasonable task requested by the line manager or Project Manager.
Person specification:	Essential University degree in in Nutrition or Community Development or other relevant social sciences. Minimum of 4 years’ experience of implementing development projects in (and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of) gender-sensitive community based nutrition and food security (experience livelihoods, climate smart agriculture or natural resource management) Strengths in community mobilization, fostering multi-stakeholder networks and platforms and knowledge of participatory approaches Computer skills / MS Word and Excel Valid motorbike license and ability to ride Desirable Minimum 3 years working with INGOs Excellent, proven training skills and competence in group facilitation Ability to work on own initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good observation skills Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated Ability to influence others Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 16thNovember 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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2.) Project Manager

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Project Manager
Project	Linking Agriculture, Natural Resources and Nutrition (LANN)-Nutrition Smart Community approach (NSC)
Reports to:	Livelihoods Programme Coordinator
Direct reports:	Nutrition Team Leader, Agriculture Team Leader, Matric Manage MEL Officer (LANN-NCS)
Liaises with:	Other Project Managers/District Delivery Managers in Port- Loko, Livelihoods/Yoti Yoti Project Coordinator Port Loko Base Manager; PL & Freetown finance, system and HR staff Other Programme Coordinators (Education, Health, Emergency), Programme Director (PD), PDQ Coordinator, Programme Development and Quality unit (Equality and Gender Advisor; Accountability Supervisor and Advocacy and Communications Manager) District stakeholders, MAFS officials, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, DHMT officials, SUNI/FNS Network, and Paramount Chiefs in target Chiefdoms of Port Loko District and WHH LANN-NCS staff Concern Head Office Likelihoods technical people as needed through Livelihoods Programme Coordinator
Job Location:	Port Loko Concern Office (50% in the field in project sites)
Contract Details:	Fixed term: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Job Purpose:	The LANN-NSC Project Manager will provide overall supervision, management and leadership for the LANN-NCS project in target communities and chiefdoms of Port Loko District. The Project Manager will provide technical expertise and effective leadership and management of the project staff and resources. Ensure accurate and timely financial budgeting and reporting (financial and narrative). S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project team, developing and implementing project plans including MEAL, activity and procurement plans; and ensuring adherence to Concern policies and procedures. Approximately 50% of his/her time will be spent in the field in Port Loko carrying out supportive supervision visits to the team. S/he will ensure close coordination with other Project Managers in Port Loko as well as Livelihoods District Delivery Manager for Yoti Yoti (for sharing learning and integration). S/He will build and maintain positive relationships with District Ministries, WHH and other stakeholders. S/He will receive technical support from the Livelihoods Programme Coordinator both on programming and on budget management. The post will be based in Port Loko District with participating in WHH partnership meetings, as well as government and stakeholder meetings as needed.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Specific Roles and Responsibilities Project Cycle Management Prepare annual Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), with realistic budget that correspond to approved donor proposal in coordination with Livelihoods Programme Coordinator; and ensure DIP are effectively monitored, managed and updated at least quarterly; Prepare annual Procurement Plan that aligns to the budget and DIP; in coordination with Livelihoods Programme Coordinator and Senior Logs Coordinator; and ensure the procurement plan is updated at the same time as the DIP.  are effectively monitored, managed and updated at least quarterly; Develop annual project budget including monthly cash flow forecasting; Ensure ToRs are in line with agreed budget; Conduct budget review including reforecasts at least quarterly; Conduct monthly Donor Management Account review with feedback; Submit monthly cash forecasts – in coordination with Livelihoods Programme Coordinator Ensure the project is implemented according to agreed annual, quarterly and monthly work plans and budgets; delivers against timeframes, output and outcome targets/objectives; Ensure timely project-related procurements, including timely submission of ToR and SRs for project activities (that are in line with agreed budget), purchase of supplies, maintenance and repairs, and related expenses; Ensure that all project advances are liquidated properly, in line with Concern  policies and procedures, and with required supporting documents Provide regular updates on project progress to Livelihoods Programme Coordinator highlighting any areas of variance with suggested corrective actions; Provide leadership to ensure: Effective design and delivery of training models, learning processes, resources, and workshops (including ToTs for staff) – in coordination with WHH Effective implementation of all project activities including LANN-NCS agreed Modules; FNS platform is active; Effective LANN+ PLA Effective Sustainable Integrated Crop and Livestock Farming Systems With Livelihoods Programme Coordinator and WHH ensure the is a plan in place that is implemented for effective closure of LANN-NSC project – with a focus on sustainability post-project and documenting learnings Provide strong management and technical support to project staff throughout the project cycle, giving constructive feedback and ensuring their plans and activities take on all commitments in the proposal. Assist in ensuring all LANN staff in the district are familiar with and adhere to all Concern financial and procurement policies and procedures. Networking, advocacy and representation  Participate in quarterly partner review meetings with WHH and Irish Aid; Ensure effective collaboration and build/maintain strong relationships with District Council, District Ministries: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Gender and Youth Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, District Health Management Team, District Environmental Protection Officer etc. as well as International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) for successful implementation of the project With District Council support Nutrition Team Leader to ensure sustainability and functionality of  the FNS Committees at District, Chiefdom and Community levels including identification of training needs on FNS concepts, monitoring, roll out of FNS plans, etc ; Representing LANN-NCS and in relevant forums and meetings at district and national level. Serve as a key focal person for arranging support for all project visitors to the district. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting  Collaborate with WHH in the organisation/implementation of  mid-term and final evaluation and other assessments –  highlight areas of the adaptation of LANN-NCS to Port Loko context; Ensure that project activities are continuously monitored and evaluated according to project MEAL plan, including accuracy of data collection by LANN-NCS MEL officer and project staff; and use of project learnings to improve programming; Ensure up-to-date database of all activities on a quarterly basis by MEL Officer; With support from the MEL team ensure that all collected data are analysed according to logical framework of the project; Ensure high quality, timely monthly reports are compiled for submission to WHH – for internal management purposes and donor reporting Input into the  annual report (led by WHH) including case studies as per guidelines; Prepare draft of input for Concern annual report with line manager In coordination with PDQ, ensure identification and documentation of good project practices and case stories. Human Resources   Line manage the Team Leaders,  contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract; Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s Policies and procedures and are updated of any changes; Monitor and review performance of your staff and hold them accountable for executing their job as per the agreed job description and performance objectives; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance – seeking help and guidance from the seeking help and guidance from the your Line Manager where appropriate; conducting regular Performance Development Reviews; setting SMART objectives as per Concern guidelines and identifying areas of staff development needs; Conduct regular supportive supervision in the operational areas; Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently and as a team. Lead/support in recruitment of staff as needed. Other  Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP); proposal development and other Concern initiatives; Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring the organization’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are seen as a professional organization; Ensure the efficient and transparent use of all Concern’s resources in order to maximize the benefit to the targeted communities; Promote accountability and ensure compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct and Associated Policies (Programme Participants Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti-trafficking Policy), Anti-Fraud Policy and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources; Promote Equality, especially gender, and Concerns other cross cutting themes (Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership), within the organization and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP); Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Management Team or by your Line Manager.
Person specification:	Essential Degree in Nutrition, Agriculture, Agro Economics or Natural Resources Management, International Development or Social Sciences or accepted equivalent professional experience; Strong overall technical and/or programming knowledge in area of responsibility; Minimum 5 years’ experience working as Manager in INGOs and demonstrated success in programme management in Food, Incomes,  Markets, Gender-sensitive Agriculture and/or Livelihoods including project design, Planning, financial management, reporting, M&E, and staff management; Experience in working with district sector offices (such as health, welfare, gender and equality, agriculture, education…), local NGOs and INGOs; Demonstrated experience in line management and building cohesive high performing teams; Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful/pressured environments Excellent computer and writing skills (World, Excel, PowerPoint …); Ability to organise and plan effectively; Good budget and financial management skills; Excellent skills in representation and communication and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences – influence others; Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work both as part of a team & independently; Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity. Desirable Proposal development; Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio;
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 16th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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3.) Consortium Finance and Compliance Coordinator

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.

Concern Worldwide, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from FCDO – Saving Lives (Phase III) as part of an NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is November 2023 – October 2029.

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Consortium Finance and Compliance Coordinator
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone (SLiSL Phase 3)
Reports to:	The Consortium Director and will work closely with the Country Financial Controller and finance managers of the consortium partners and liaise with the Consortium Leadership Board (CLB),  System Director and Programme Director
Direct Report:	Nil
Liaises with:	Consortium partners Finance Managers Freetown finance team, system and HR staff; Consortium Projects coordinators.
Job Location:	Freetown
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	The purpose of the role of the Consortium Finance and Compliance Coordinator is to ensure consistent application of relevant finance and operations policies and procedures to ensure effective programme implementation as well as compliance with relevant FCDO regulations. You will play a leading role in ensuring effective due diligence processes with partners and consortium members and developing & implementing effective, mutually designed, capacity building plans
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Consortium Financial Systems. Managing the financial aspects of Concern’s role as Lead Agency in the consortium delivering a 5 year, FCDO funded Health Systems Strengthening Programme in a consortium of seven (7) partners, in line with donor requirements and Concern’s policies & procedures. Ensure that financial management systems & records are adequate in order to identify and protect the assets & interest of the Consortium. Ensure that processes and procedures related to sub-grants are standardised and implemented consistently across the programme, including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, disbursements, reporting, timelines and partner capacity building. Ensure that adequate controls over cash and bank management are constantly monitored and updated to minimise the risk of fraud or misappropriation. Closely monitor all financial activities and keep the contract management team informed of any situations that may have a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance. Undertake regular field visits in order to assess the financial systems of consortium members & put forward recommendation for improvements where appropriate. Review and monitor budgets of consortium members to support financial stability, on-going programme viability, efficient cost structures and value for money that meet the requirements of external funding agencies. Act as lead in the finance and systems working groups, organise finance meetings and workshops for consortium members aimed at standardising compliance and financial procedures and addressing outstanding issues. Reporting to the Consortium Director and leadership board on the outcomes of such meetings. Financial Control/Risk Management Ensure that donor compliance is adhered to within the Consortium Coordination Unit and Consortium members In collaboration with the consortium coordinator review and update the risk register on an ongoing basis developing and improving appropriate controls to mitigate the risk as appropriate in compliance with donor policies and procedures Maintain an effective & efficient system of internal controls which comply with donor and consortium financial guidelines to minimize the risk of fraud or misappropriation. Ensure that all financial records & accounts are compiled timely, accurately and in line with international accounting standards & donor regulations. Ensure that the consortium financial operations comply with legal & statutory requirements e.g. audit & financial reporting to all relevant national authorities. Lead the preparation of the annual and revised consortium and donor budgets, including the preparation of the budget template, and complete responses to budget feedback. Ensure that sub-grant related processes and procedures are standardized and consistently implemented throughout the program, including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, disbursements, reporting and partner capacity building. In collaboration with the Systems Director, work with consortium members to ensure that relevant donor procurement rules are followed for all grants with periodical reviews of the procurement plans and participating in tender/purchasing committees with member agencies where joint procurement is being undertaken. Provide support to consortium members to ensure consistent compliance with the terms of sub-grant agreements, including financial management and compliance with donor regulations, as needed. Conduct visits to member agencies’ offices including field programme offices for periodical review of records and have a thorough understanding of activities in the field and recommend corrective actions for improvement reporting to the Head of Partner Organisation and Consortium Director.. Supervise external and donor audits and annual expense verification exercises with external auditors and facilitate audits with Consortium members. Keep track of lessons learnt and share with consortium members during the course of implementation. Financial Reporting  Review and consolidate financial reports, fund requests, expenditure forecast and budget of member agencies and the consortium unit in a timely and up to a high standard as the grant calendar dictates. Monitor budget utilization of the consortium unit and consortium members and take appropriate action on any significant variances. Maintain accounting records for the Consortium Coordination Unit. Support CFC for work related to year end accounts for external auditor and provide any ad-hoc year reports for head office. Provide financial analysis where necessary especially on maximizing available funds and value for money. Staff Management and Capacity Building Train and develop the capacity of the partners’ financial team in donor and consortium financial requirements to ensure that a good level of financial management is maintained. Other Duties Ensure quality information management related to this grant by overseeing the regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars, and updating of internal documentation and consortium unit tools. Undertake other appropriate duties requested by the Consortium Director. Preparing monthly cash flows and ensuring adequate cash levels in the field and for partners. Management of pre-financing requests with donors, HQ and follow-up of pre-financing with partners.
Person specification:	Essentials: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or finance with professional accounting qualifications.  E.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CA or their equivalent. At least five (05) years post qualification experience in a finance/accounting role, in an overseas position in the International NGO sector. Auditing experience with NGOs would be an advantage. Experience of working on projects funded by major international donors such as FCDO, ECHO and USAID. Excellent written and spoken English. Experience in risk management Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organisation skills. Strong coordination/negotiation skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate among consortium members. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel as well accounting packages & other database competencies Proven experience of conducting training for finance and non-finance managers Good organisational and time management skills Experience in managing multiple budgets Desirable: Previous experience of working in or managing finance in a consortium model of working. Experience in project start up and close out. Experience in Audit and/or financial assessment
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 16th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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4.) Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.

Concern Worldwide, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from FCDO – Saving Lives (Phase III) as part of an NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is November 2023 – October 2029.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	The Consortium Director and will work closely with the Programme Development & Quality Coordinator (PDQC), MEAL managers of the consortium partners and liaise with the Consortium Leadership Board (CLB), System Director and Programme Director.
Liaises with:	All members of the consortium
Job Location:	Freetown Sierra Leone with frequent visits to consortium members’ offices and programme areas.
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Overall role of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is to provide technical support to the FCDO SLiSL consortium, ensure effective monitoring & evaluation systems are in place to ensure effective programme implementation tracking and reporting.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Monitoring and Evaluation  Develop detailed M&E plan for the 5 year programme Contribute to the planning and facilitation of start-up workshop with consortium to include completion of detailed activity planning and M&E planning. Manage field-level data collection activities in line with M&E plan for the consortium Manage the implementation of M&E activity plans in coordination with consortium staff across all partners Support consortium partner collection of activity- and output-level monitoring data during activity implementation in line with project and programme M&E plans Keep the consortium dashboard up to date, including populating the Output and Outcome Monitoring Tabs on a regular basis Develop and implement training for partner staff including; ethics and safety, sampling and respondent selection, device use, as well as survey contents. Actively manage relationship between CCU and consortium partner M&E team to ensure the relationship is supportive, coordinated, and that the M&E system is meeting the needs in terms of enabling them to apply adaptive results-based management practices Field manage Concern and partner consortium staff in conducting routine data collection, baseline, midterm, and endline surveys Lead on the analysis and use of consortium M&E data, including for donor reporting. Accountability and Learning  Analyse M&E data and summarising it into accessible, understandable, useful information for programme teams to use for decision-making and applying adaptive and results-based project and programme management. Identify and manage effective and efficient information sharing mechanisms that are useful and supportive for the consortium Complete Review Snapshots to summarize discussions and application of adaptive and results -based management after every Progress Review and Results -Based Review for the consortium. Support consortium director to promote documentation and sharing of programme impact and learning Actively promote sharing of learnings from baselines, end -lines, reviews and evaluations internally and externally. Ensure accountability and learning through planning and facilitating periodic progress reviews (at the activity and output levels) and results-based reviews (at the outcome level) for the consortium. Digital Data Gathering Complete all new survey and tool requests for the consortium Liaise with the PDQ coordinator and Dublin DDG team on all issues related to survey requests, and administration of the in -country iForm DDG platform Liaise with PDQ coordinator, Country IT and the Dublin IT Support Officer (eugene.oneill@concern.net) on all issues related to device management. Capacity Building  Work with Consortium Director to support field staff and partners to apply lessons learnt, follow up on progress through monitoring and provide on-going support Ensure that knowledge of approaches filters down to field staff and partners Concern Code of Conduct (CoC) & Associated Policies Fully adhere to and actively promote Concern’s CoC & Associated Policies. Ensure direct line reports and all finance staff understand and adhere to the Concern CoC & Associated Policies. Ensure all finance staff understand the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and Concern’s commitments. Confidentiality Ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever acquired in the course of duty, relating to the practices and business of Concern Worldwide, to any other person or organization without authority, except in normal execution of the above duties. Ensure strict guardianship and security of financial data and documents at all times, including secure storage, accurate & complete filing, proper archiving and limiting access to the finance office to authorised personnel only.
Person specification:	Essential:  Master’s degree in relevant field (related to M&E, development, research, data analytics, etc.) Minimum 3-5 years of experience in M&E/MEAL (positions where M&E/MEAL is the primary area of responsibility) Minimum 1-2 years of experience at a management level or an advisory position Experience of remote managing and capacity development of staff Experience of Working in a Consortium setting Clear understanding and vision for using data and information to support programme teams in applying adaptive and results based programme management in line with the concepts of Concern’s approach to Programme Quality Clear understanding and experience in managing and directly implementing primary quantitative data collection (surveys, etc.) Clear understanding and experience in managing and directly implementing primary qualitative data collection (key informant interviews, focus group discussion, participatory qualitative methods, etc.) Demonstrated capacity in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation (Experience in the use of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, etc.; experience using a CAQDA platform) Clear understanding and experience in managing quality assurance in data collection and performing quality checks on data Experience in programme roles or grants management is not a suitable substitute for direct M&E/MEAL experience at this level Desirable: MA/Diploma in programme management programmes planning or related thematic subject (Health, HIV and AIDS, Education, Gender). Experience working on a consortium project. Budget management. Experience working in West Africa.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 16th November 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Teach for Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill two positions:

1.) Recruitment, Selection & Matriculation Officer
2.) Finance and Administration Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Title: Recruitment, Selection & Matriculation Officer

Reporting to: Chief of Staff
Start Date: January, 2024 Employment Type: 12-month Initial Contract
Location: Freetown (occasional travel to the provinces) Closing Date: 17th November 2023

Position Summary
The Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation department seeks a highly motivated, persuasive individual with a desire to build relationships at all the universities in Sierra Leone. You will adopt a sales and marketing approach to compel talented individuals to apply to the Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and build a movement at various university campuses to ensure Teach For Sierra Leone secures at least 3000 applications across the entire country each year. The RSM Officer will assist in the implementation of the RSM strategy and will be supervised by the Chief of Staff. Please note that evening (and occasionally weekend) work will be required to deliver an effective recruitment campaign. This will include significant travel to designated universities as necessary during term time with overnight stays where necessary.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver a diverse cohort of participants from target universities (c. 100 hires)
Build a strong brand on campus for Teach For Sierra Leone – expertly and knowledgably promoting the TFSL Leadership Development Programme to students, finalists, postgraduates and recent graduates from assigned universities.
Identify key talent at assigned universities and influence good quality candidates to engage with Teach for Sierra Leone’s vision.
Lead and run events on campus and nationally.
Establish, foster and maintain added value relationships with important networks at assigned universities including cultural societies on campus through clear communication plans which engage key stakeholders with Teach For Sierra Leone’s vision.
Maintain candidate contact through the recruitment process in line with guidelines set by the Selection team.
Cultivate potential talent and incoming participants through events, regular telephone calls, online and in-person meetings.
Build a sense of community within the incoming cohort through events and relationship management.
Manage teams of brand managers at university campuses, providing feedback on their operation as required.
Build a Teach for Sierra Leone movement across first and second year talent pools at target universities to ensure sustainable future growth of the organization.
Manage budget for assigned universities and maintain detailed records of campus activities.

Technical Competencies
Results-driven and goal-orientated with a drive to exceed aspirational targets.
Exceptional relationship-building skills; the ability to establish effective working relationships with people of all working styles, backgrounds, industry-experience, etc.
Excellent persuasive communication, compelling presentation skills and the ability to articulate the vision passionately.
Creativity and innovation to devise solutions to effectively market the Leadership Development Programme.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
Self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive, and flexibility to deal with unexpected situations or last-minute changes in a dynamic organisation.
A good team player who is willing to take the lead on projects and also has the ability to work under their own initiative to meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze data, draw accurate conclusions and devise/implement solutions.
Financial reporting and budget management.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (and ability to develop working knowledge of Teach For Sierra Leone’s CRM software)
Knowledge and preferably experience of the Universities in SL (type & education system)
In depth knowledge of Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and operation, including the schools we work with.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Bachelors degree with 5+ years relevant work experience.
An advanced degree in Education or a related field preferred, MBA or Management degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in talent acquisition is a bonus

Skills and Attributes
Demonstrated ability and experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating framework, log frames, and data collection and analytical tools.
Strong in Critical, Logical, and Analytical thinking.
Ability to lead as well as maintain a relationship with rest of the team based on TFSL’s value of mutual respect and responsibility.
High willingness and ability to quickly learn different tools, modules, framework and software.
Strong written communication skills in English required.
Willing to travel within the 6 operational districts. This position requires regular visits to TFSL placement schools in rural Sierra Leone. Therefore, ability to drive a motorcycle will be advantageous.
Flexible approach to working hours.
Committed and aligned to the mission, vision and core values of Teach For Sierra Leone;
Ability to take leadership, problems solve, and function with very little supervision.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Experience in managing multiple projects at a time.
Additional responsibilities
To work closely with the CEO to do fundraising and partnership drives on behalf of the organization.
Share knowledge and best practices to work with the broader global Teach for All network.
Compensation
Salary for this role is attractive. Additionally, there is ample opportunity for professional development and Mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All.

How to Apply
Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to info@teachforsierraleone.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions: 1) Why are you interested in Teach For Sierra Leone? 2) What compelled you to consider this specific position? 3) What strengths would you bring to this position?

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN 27th – 30thNOVEMBER 2023
JOB DVERTISEMENT

2.) Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Reporting to: Chief of Staff
Start Date: January, 2024 Employment Type: 12 months Initial Contract
Location: Freetown Closing Date: 14th November 2023

Position Summary
The Finance and Admin Manager as part of the Strategic Leadership Team of TFSL provides direction and supervision for the development and implementation of administrative and financial systems that will aid efficient financial operations of the organisation. The Finance and Administration Manager will provide the TFSL Team with smooth and appropriate financial operations, administrative and human resources support to effectively implement the organisation’s program of activities. The Finance and Admin Manager is expected to build and maintain strong financial controls and to prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the attention of the management team of the Institution; help in the development of strategic plans, developing staff, producing and monitoring of key performance indicators, etc. This position collaborates closely with other units of the organization for the attainment of it’s objectives by providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the financial commitments are met; also to develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial and administrative management and control of the operations of TFSL.

Major Responsibilities
Finance:
Keep financial records and perform financial procedures (e.g., receipts, payments requests, petty cash).
Assist the institution and management in coordinating internal and external audits.
Ensure expenses are authorized and processed in accordance with agreed procedures for both the organisation and donors.
Maintain accounting reporting process that ensure accuracy and completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation in compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
Maintain accounting records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, well archived and safeguarded.
Ensure agreed reporting timelines are maintained in line with TFSL policies.
Assist in managing partners’ financial reporting ensuring compliance with TFSL and donor regulations.
Carry out reconciliation on a monthly basis.
Ensure proper internal control procedures are followed in all day-to-day accounting as laid down in the organisation’s internal controls manual.

Office Administration:
Develop and maintain effective office systems (e.g. IT support, office maintenance, fixed assets, supplier contact), ensuring these are consistent with TFSL’S operating requirements.
Support the efficient running of TFSL’s daily financial operations.
Ensure all procurement processes are in compliance with TFSL and donor regulations.
Support logistics for TFSL programme activities.
Advise on HR policies when required to ensure these comply with the TFSL’S statutory regulations.
Ensure staff handbook is reviewed and updated as required to comply with TFSL’s statutory financial procedures.
Maintain personnel financial records.
Execute other administrative duties as agreed.

Required skills and experience
Experience in using Quickbooks is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to communicate at all levels including management and subordinates.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to communicate complex financial issues.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Accounting and Financial Management tools) are needed, along with strong analytical & communication skills.
Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, delegate work and concurrently manage multiple projects.
High level of analytical thinking with strong aptitude for planning and forecasting methodologies.
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and j0ggle multiple projects concurrently.
Motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
Exude confidence and aptitude to clearly present and explain ideas.
Confident, hard-working and committed to achieving excellence.
Two professional references.

Education and Experience:
A recognized accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting and Financial Management
An advanced degree in Accounting and Financial Management or a related field preferred, MBA or Management degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in managing a team of people.
Experience in managing multiple projects at a time.
Additional responsibilities
To work closely with the CEO to do fundraising and partnership drive on behalf of the organization.
Share knowledge and best practices to work with the broader global Teach for All network
Compensation
Salary for this role is attractive. Additionally, there is ample opportunity for professional development and Mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All and our other partners.

How to Apply
Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to info@teachforsierraleone.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions: 1) Why are you interested in Teach For Sierra Leone? 2) What compelled you to consider this specific position? 3) What strengths would you bring to thisposition?

Brac is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Driver (x2)
2.) Credit Officers (x20)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Driver (x2)

Career with BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited

Position:  Driver

Vacancy: Two (2)

Are you a competent, dynamic and self-motivated individual? Apply to fill the position of drivers to support the smooth movement of our team members and logistics to and from our growing nationwide network of branches in 16 districts. In this position you will be reporting to the Administrative Officer.

 

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone (SL) Limited (BMSLL) was launched in 2008, and has grown to become the largest microfinance institution in the country. Our mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas, to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and promote women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

Our core products include a group-based microloan provided exclusively to women, and small enterprise loans for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses. We also provide loans for jobholders with low to moderate income.

In all our endeavors, we adhere to the Universal Standards for Social Performance Management and the Client Protection Principles, placing clients’ well-being at the center of everything we do to achieve our social mission.

 

JOB PURPOSE: 

In line with our strategic priority for 2024 which is to scale up growth both vertical and horizontal.

Management has approved the recruitment of two (2) drivers, this will enhance the effective and efficient movement of staff and logistics thus providing excellent services to communities where we work.




MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

As a driver you will be assigned to vehicles, you are expected to observed BMSLL fleet management policy, adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report promptly, keep vehicle always clean and tidy while maintaining vehicle logbook.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Promote a safe work environment in all your dealings.
• Avoid actions, which may cause any form of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation of team members to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• The candidate must have WASSCE result

 

• A valid driving license and driving certificate from any technical institute will be an added advantage.

 

• At least 3 years driving experience in a reputable organisation

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Honest and transparent in all dealings.

 

• Physical fitness, willingness to drive beyond normal working hours

 

• Excellent interpersonal skill

 

• Ability to read and write clearly

 

• Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attach photocopy of Nation ID Card, Passport or Birth Certificate
• Attach copy of Academy Certificate

 

JOB LOCATION: Country Office, Freetown with travelling to different part of the country.

If you feel you are the right fit for the above-mentioned position, follow the application instructions below;

Interested candidates need to send a signed application letter, citing the position being applied for, attaching an updated CV mentioning academic qualification, educational grades, copy of national ID and or birth certificate or passport. The application pack should be sent to our email recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net, OR hand delivered to our country offices 2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Application deadline: 10th November, 2023

 

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and clients /beneficiaries to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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2.) Credit Officers (x20)

Career with BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited

Position:  Credit Officers

Vacancy: Twenty (20)

Are you a competent, dynamic and self-motivated individual? Apply to fill for the position of credit officers in our growing nationwide network of branches as indicated below. We encourage applications from these locations. In this position you will be reporting to the Branch Manager.

 

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone (SL) Limited (BMSLL) was launched in 2008, and has grown to become the largest microfinance institution in the country. Our mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas, to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and promote women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

Our core products include a group-based microloan provided exclusively to women, and small enterprise loans for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses. We also provide loans for jobholders with low to moderate income.

In all our endeavors, we adhere to the Universal Standards for Social Performance Management and the Client Protection Principles, placing clients’ well-being at the center of everything we do to achieve our social mission.

 

JOB PURPOSE: 

As the front line staff you will be required to maintain good customer relationship with our clients, providing high quality service within policies and regulations of BRAC Microfinance. You will be expected to ensure that clients are treated with respect and are supported to realize their potential. You will be expected to maintain good conduct and represent the brand of BRAC to the public.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Your main responsibility will be to grow the business through smart growth of the portfolio. To achieve growth targets you will be required to conduct market survey to recruit new members, facilitate group formation, train new and existing members, disburse smart loans, oversee repayment collection and maintain good portfolio quality. You will also be required to prepare and submit periodic reports to your supervisor and management.

As a credit officer you will also be expected to be a team player at the branch, maintaining cordial work relationships with your colleagues and adopt to the culture of BRAC.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Promote a safe work environment in all your dealings.
• Avoid actions, which may cause any form of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation of team members to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in the field
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• Honest and transparent in all dealings.
• Flexible with ability to cope with stressful situation
• Strong motivation and organization skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attach photocopy of Nation ID Card, Passport or Birth Certificate
• Attach copy of Academy Certificate

 

JOB LOCATION: Applicant will be posted to the branches as per the region in which their recruitment was done – Makeni, Bo, Waterloo & Freetown

If you feel you are the right fit for the above-mentioned position, follow the application instructions below;

Interested candidates need to send a signed application letter, citing the position being applied for, attaching an updated CV mentioning academic qualification, educational grades, copy of national ID and or birth certificate or passport. The application pack should be sent to our email recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net, OR hand delivered to any of our branch offices mentioned below.

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch Office – 42 Masuba Road , Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 42  Tecko Road , Makeni
3. Magburaka Branch Office – 2 Jawara Drive ,New London , Makeni Road, Magburaka
4. Wara Wara Branch Office – 10 Immam Street , Bankolia Kabala, Koinadugu
5. Looking Town Branch Office – 5 Jibrilla Street , Looking town,  Makeni
6. Kono Area Office – 29 Hill station, Kainkordu road Koidu Town, Kono
7. Koquima Branch Office – 61 A Masingbi Road, Lebanon Koidu Town, Kono
8. Masingbi Branch Office – 1 Magburaka Road , Masingbi,Tonkolili
9. Karene Branch Office – 53 Looking Town, Kamakwie City
10. Matotoka Branch Office – Kono Highway , Matotoka

Freetown Region Addresses

1. Aberdeen Branch Office – 63 Murray Town Road Free Town
2. Kroo Town Branch Office – Dungan Street, Off Campbell Street
3. Dwazack Branch Office – 3A George Brook Dwazark
4. Wilberforce Branch Office – 37 Spur Road Wilberforce
5. Goderich Branch Office – 24 Peninsula Road Levuma Beach Juba Goderich
6. Hill Station Branch Office – 8 Leicester Peak Road Hill Station
7. Fullah Town Branch Office – 71 Kissy road
8. Kissy Bye Pass Branch Office  – 24  Pyke Street Kissy Bye Pass
9. Tagrin Branch Office – 143 Ferry Road, Royema, Lungi
10.  Grass Field Branch Office – 23 Old Railway Line, Brima Lane
11.  Calaba Town Branch Office – 346 Bai Bureh Road Calaba Town
12.  Jui Branch Office – 35 0ff Jui Road, Kossoh Town, Regent Highway

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Moriba Town Branch Office – 47 Fatmata Street, Sewa Road Section, Moriba Town, BO
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 36 Dr. Wusu Sannoh Street, Kandeh Town, BO
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 25 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town BO
4. Pujehun Branch Office – Jah Street, New Site, Pujehun Town, Pujehun
5. Mile 91 Branch Office – 17 Old Police Station Road, Mile-91, Tonkolili.
6. Moyamba Branch Office – 18 Maada Hagba Road, Moyamba Town, Moyamba
7. Small Bo Branch Office – 72 First One mile, Blama Boajibu Road
8. Blama Road Branch Office – 18 Hotagua Street, Blama Road Kenema
9. Kailahun Branch Office – Tenneh Lodge, 80 Buedu Road, Gbomo Town, Kailahun
10. Segbwema Branch Office- 40 Gbaiima Road, Taima , Segbwema, Kailahun
11. Pendembu Branch Office – Kussia Laa, Mofindor Street, Pendembu, Kailahun
12. Bo Branch Office – P.O. Box No. 31 – Bo Postal Building, 2 Mattru Road, BO
13. Kailahun – P.O. Box No. 10 – Kailahun Postal Building, 11 Pendembu Road, Kailahun

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

 

1. Waterloo I Branch Office – 8 Leden Streets,Post Office, Waterloo
2. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
3. Waterloo III Branch Office – 20 Benguima Road,Tombo High Way, Waterloo
4. Tombo Branch Office – 42 Main Road Kissie, Tombo
5. Port Loko Branch Office – 51 Barracks Road (Alama Bridge), Portloko
6. Lunsar Branch Office – 13 Portloko Road, Lunsar
7. Kambia Branch Office – 3 Barracks Road, Kambia-2
8. Rokupr Branch Office – Back Of Bamoi, Rokupur Road, Konta
9. Waterloo – Waterloo Post Office – BRAC Application Box

 

Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Application deadline: 10th November, 2023

 

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and clients /beneficiaries to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Care International is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone.

1.) Finance Intern
2.) ICT Intern

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance Intern

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Ensure proper filing of payment vouchers into folders arranged in an ascending other of PeopleSoft voucher ID numbers.

 

• Label all box files for easy verification.

 

• Printing of all Pay Cycle trail registers and have they filed properly.

 

• Ensure all payment advice is shared with vendors.

 

• Scan all payment documents and share them with finance colleagues for submission to the SSC AP Team.

 

• Ensure that all payment documents are stamped paid before filling.

 

• Assist in the revision of Partner expenses liquidation documents especially Manor River Union (MRU)

 

• Assist in maintaining all files, tax, NASSIT, PAYE, pay slips etc.

 

• Ensure Proper filling of all sub-grantee agreements, advances funds transfer, and project documents for records and reference on various projects for audit compliance.

 

• Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliation.

 

• Assist with all documentations that requires bank action.

 

• Assist with revision of vendors and staff payment request.

 

• Assist with preparation of payment requests for program activities.

 

• Perform other task in the Department as may be assigned by supervisor.

 

To apply please send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

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2.) ICT Intern

ICT INTERN

CARE SIERRA LEONE

 

JOB PURPOSE: To provide support function to the ICT Unit of CARE Sierra Leone

DURATION: Nine (9) months

PROPOSED START DATE:  October 2023

DEPARTMENT: ICT Department

NAME:              

SUPERVISION: The ICT Intern will be supervised directly by the ICT Manager / SSFP

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The ICT Intern will work under the direct supervision of the ICT Manager / SSFP, and the intern will be coached by the ICT staff in the execution of their main duties as follows:

• Setting up new computers, networks, and softwares for new employees.
• Under ICT Manager guidance, performs Installation of Operating Systems and other computer software applications on new computers.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that all technologies are working properly for CARE Sierra Leone use.
• Supporting IT Technician vendor on the maintenance of existing IT and computer systems.
• Troubleshooting problems with Hardware (Printers, computers, and peripherals) and softwares.
• Providing technical support for all ICT related online platforms in CARE.
• Provide end-user support and IT helpdesk remote support for field staff.
• Coordinate with Admin department on communication and data bundle bills administration.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as instructed by your supervisor.
• Regular travel to field offices and projects sites to support field staff on physical IT-related issues.

 

ELIGIBILITY SELF-CHECK

Intern should complete the below eligibility self-check by answering “Yes” or “No” to the Six (6) questions.

Eligibility Self-Check Table	Yes	No
Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science or Currently enrolled in a Degree Programme in Information Technology / Computer Systems / Computer science in a recognized College or University
You are able to cover the costs of accommodation and living expenses of the internship.
You are able to communicate fluently in English
You are willing to learn new things, attention to details, and able to keep up with tight deadlines as/ when needed.
Ability to work in a team
Agree to comply with all policies and regulations of CARE Sierra Leone

 

REMUNERATION

• • ICT Intern will receive a monthly stipend? towards their travel costs and other basic expenses during the duration of their internship.
  • The ICT Intern will be entitled to per diem and overnight allowances during the performance of their duties at the standard CARE rates.

 

 

• To apply please send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

Plan International Sierra Leone

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only) 

11-10-23 Grant Finance Specialist

 

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

 

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

 

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.

 

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

 

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                 Grant Finance Specialist

Grade:               Level 16

Location:          Country Office / Freetown 

Department:    Finance and Grant

Reports to:       Country Finance Manager

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

This position is responsible for all pre- and post-award financial grant management functions, driving the budgeting, reporting, and compliance aspects of grant funded programs. Develops implements and maintains grants financial management systems in close collaboration with Country Office finance grant and program teams. Provides financial management and oversight over grant funded activities, including budget development, monitoring and control, and production and analysis of donor financial reports. Ensures compliance to Plan International’s financial policies and procedures and donor regulations and procedures; performs ongoing review of policies, systems and internal control measures including capacity building of implementing partner finance staff to effectively and efficiently utilize donor resources

 

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

• Supports CFM to control CO annual grant budget of Euro 10million
• Grants Finance Coordinator reports directly to the role
• Area of Responsibility – Country program
• Provide support for and implement operational plans to agreed standards
• Assist with the development of solutions to diverse and complex problems and develop solutions to      more routine problems
• Apply information received in a variety of formats primarily from internal sources
• Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within the operational context
• Impact of this role is significant within the department and the wider country office
• Influence functional/ operational or specialist planning.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop proposal budgets and budget narratives in collaboration with Country Office finance, grant and program staff, including modifications, ensuring that all projects are fully costed.
• Work with program and grant teams to facilitate the process of on boarding new projects to ensure internal controls and donor compliance systems are established and followed.
• Maintain a budgetary control system to monitor grant budget vs. Expenditure, and advise management on variances and corrective actions required to be taken
• Support the development of Country Office annual budgets; based on grant portfolio projections and its subsequent modification.
• Maintain official archive of donor correspondence, donor reports, grant agreements, modifications, and budgets.
• Over the course of Grant implementation, monitor and alert program and finance teams of potential award compliance issues, re-budgeting needs, and spending trajectories to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead in financial accountability and reporting for grants in a timely manner to ensure compliance to Plan International’s policies and donor regulations.
• Review implementing partners’ and other engagement agreements and ensure its compliance with Plan International and donor Policy
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial, budgetary and accounting reports of considerable complexity requiring independent judgment, initiative, and extensive knowledge of the organization, accounting, and policies and procedures as may be required on the specific grant.
• Review payments charged to grants for conformity to budget; calculate and ensure cost recovery is carried out appropriately on all grants.
• Oversee cash management of all grants, including preparation of requests of funds from donors/grantor agencies. Monitor funding requirements for donor-specific bank accounts and liaises with the Country Finance Manager and Grant Support Manager to ensure availability of adequate funds to meet forecast expenditure requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for grant specific audits and country Audit as a whole. Assist the Country Finance Manager in the preparation and coordination of schedules for grants Audit.
• Communicate with donors regarding audit findings, and prepare audit action lists for grant audits and follow up on its implementation.  Present regular updates on grant audit action lists.
• Lead in financial capacity assessment of potential partners prior to any partnership and conduct regular assessments of existing partnerships.
• Train finance and programs staff on grant regulations and Plan International’s policies and procedures. Perform grant capacity assessment of partner finance staff, and develop training and development plans.
• Participate in the design and implementation of internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Regularly, and occasionally on short notice, travel to partner offices to train staff, provide support, conduct audits and evaluate compliance with country laws and as well as organization policies and procedures

 

Key Relationship

• High level of contact with Plan partner organizations to ensure Plan receives value for money and all the financial requirements are adhered to.
• Work closely with Project Manager to facilitate the implementation of projects in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Grants Support Manager
• Has high contact with all country office and program Admin staff to support smooth compliance of the finance and accounting functions
• Maintains medium contact with other staff from the program unit and country offices to offer support for compliance with finance and accounting procedures

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent;
• Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA is desirable.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge in grants and project management.
• Knowledge and use of accounting software (Preferably SAP/Dynamics 365).

 

Essential

• Excellent Microsoft excel skills
• Attention to details
• Good management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good team player
• Good negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible
• Ability to facilitate participative processes.
• Independence, objectivity and integrity.
• Organized, methodical and meticulous

 

Desirable

• Develops, motivates and coaches direct reports.
• Promotes innovation and learning.
• Gains, develop and retain credibility about his/her Performance
• Flair with numbers
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Working in a team where there is a diverse cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to undertake additional assignment not outlined here.
• NGO sector or Project Management experience

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• This position entails 20% travelling within the PIIAs and project offices.

 

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

 

Ensure staff understands Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.

 

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES 

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.

 

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

 

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners, and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences, and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls, and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

 

Applications: 

Last date for submission of Applications (CV and cover letter) is: 24th October 2023 by 5:00 pm

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

  Send applications to the below link: Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

 

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.

 

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Care International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Operations Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Operations Director

CARE seeks a Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.  The goals of the activity are to improve quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; and increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts.

The Finance and Operations Director will provide leadership and direction to the finance and operations team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. The Director will provide oversight functions for the administrative operations of the USAID funded project to ensure compliance to CARE, local and donor policy. The Director will partner with other members of the core program team to manage implementation and ensure program quality.

 

This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $25 million to $50 million range.

 

This position is subject to project award and funding. This position does not include international post allowances or relocation and national candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

 

Primary responsibilities:  

 

• Support the Chief of Party in day-to-day financial management and ensure that the program meets all CARE, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds usage, accountability, and operations within the country.
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management for this activity in collaboration with existing Country Office team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes.
• Manage project procurement and human resources as needed.
• Co-lead the training and coaching staff on donor regulations, grant management systems, financial management, procurement, and administrative procedures for USAID grant.
• Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
• Monitor program budget and advise senior management on burn rates and other programmatic considerations; provide complete and compliant required reporting; and maintain financial records for all program activities.
• Oversee subgrantee budgets and expenditures; provide relevant capacity building on financial and operational requirements for local partners as needed.
• Supervise a small team of finance and operations staff.
• Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained throughout the life of the program.
• Ensure application of documented policies and procedures for finance and all core operations functions to ensure ongoing efficient, effective support and compliance across the project.
• Liaise with CARE’s home office financial, compliance and field operations teams.

 

Required qualifications:

 

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, administration, or relevant field.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in managing the finances and operations of international donor-funded programs.
• Experience with finance management, accounting and auditing, procurement, establishment of internal controls, grant compliance monitoring and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent interpersonal, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
• Proven track record of implementing fraud mitigation practices and risk management.
• Experience with strategic program planning, annual work planning, and budgeting.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH).
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

 

HOW TO APPLY :

 Kindly see below the link which interested Candidates can use to apply for this position.

Position Description (taleo.net) Finance and Operations Director

 

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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

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 legal@care.org.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Malaria Advisor – SIHSA
2.) MEAL Manager (MEA) – EAA
3.) MEAL Advisor (MEA) – SIHSA
4.) MandE Advisor
5.) Director of Finance and Administration

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Malaria Advisor – SIHSA

Job Description

TITLE: Senior Malaria Advisor

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health

LOCATION: Coordination Office

GRADE: TBC

CONTRACT LENGTH: one Year

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children is submitting a funding proposal to the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The Activity will improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services; promote adoption of crucial health behaviors; and strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels.

The Senior Malaria Advisor reports to the Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (TD/DCOP) and ensures technical implementation of high impact, proven interventions that meet stated goals and reporting requirements. The Senior Malaria Advisor will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, help to plan and design a comprehensive malaria control program. In addition, the Senior Malaria Advisor will manage the implementation of key program activities throughout the targeted districts, oversee the work of technical staff, and ensure efficient technical and operational support for the project team.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party

Budget Responsibilities: Yes

Role Dimensions: (N/A)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•  Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•  Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

•  Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•  Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•  Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•  Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•  Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

•  Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•  Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Master’s Degree in Global Health, Public Health, or International Development or a Medical Degree is ideal; Bachelor’s Degree is required.
•  Minimum of seven years of direct experience implementing malaria prevention and treatment programs internationally, preferably in Sierra Leone or other West African countries.
•  Previous experience interacting with US government agencies, host country governments and other global and national stakeholders
•  Proven technical skills in program design, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and research skills.
•  Background in malaria prevention and treatment programs is essential.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-intervention health development programs in collaboration with national health ministries, international partners and local governorates.
•  Demonstrated ability to mobilize and coordinate partners around selected malaria intervention approaches and indicators.
•  Commitment to producing high quality project deliverables on time as well as within a highly time sensitive environment.
•  Prior experience and knowledge of USAID regulations and requirements.
•  The ability to foster teamwork and to work as a team member.
•  Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Desirable

•  Contribute to the development of evidence-based, appropriate clinical training materials and standards, supervisory systems and other materials needed for implementation in relation to the malaria control initiatives.
•  Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, partners and donors.
•  Provide technical leadership to increase access to, use, and quality of services.
•  Mobilize and coordinate partners around selected malaria intervention approaches and indicators.
•  Assist in the coordination of assessments and analysis of clinical service delivery issues that impede access to care, and the development and testing of appropriate strategies for a long-term, sustainable resolution.
•  Assist in the assessment of clinical training needs and in the design and implementation of appropriate measures to address those needs.
•  Contribute to ensuring a technically sound, evidence-based and responsive approach to the needs of USAID and the local government.
•  Keep the Chief of Party and project team informed of successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementing programs in areas of technical expertise.
•  Represent Save the Children in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences.
•  Contribute to the development of work plans, long-term strategies and reporting.
•  Share with program and technical staff experiences, lessons learned and challenges.
•  Provide training, follow-up support and supportive supervision as necessary with activities.
•  Oversee monitoring and evaluation of program activities.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

About Us

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Info

•  Job Identification 3575
•  Job Category Programme Operations
•  Posting Date 09/22/2023, 02:16 PM
•  Apply Before 10/20/2023, 11:59 PM
•  Job Schedule Full time
•  Locations CO – Freetown
•  MEAL Advisor (MEA) – SIHSASierra Leone Posted on 09/22/2023Be the First to Apply

This requisition seeks for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program Save the Children International will be implementing in Sierra Leone. This position will be based in Freetown with frequent visits to the provinces and it is a national role. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 20th October, 2023. -Kindly note that this publication is a rolling recruitment and CVs will be reviewed periodically while the original advert is live. Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance for dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported.

APPLY

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2.) MEAL Manager (MEA) – EAA

Job Description

TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager–Sierra Leone Country Office

TEAM/PROGRAMME: OOSC NGO Consortium

LOCATION: Based in Freetown with frequent field visit

GRADE: 2

CONTRACT LENGTH:12 months renewable up to 3 years

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children is seeking a MEAL Manager for the anticipated Delivering Learning for Out of School Children (OOSC) Project. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in partnership with the Qatar-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation seek to implement a five-year program to facilitate enrolment into formal and non-formal learning programs for out of school children. The MBSSE through the World Bank will receive funding for a program aiming to provide effective accelerated learning programmes that support the enrolment, retention, completion, learning outcomes and transition of OOSC. An NGO Consortium led by Save the Children has been formed to co-implement this project alongside MBSSE.

The MEAL Manager will provide leadership to the MEAL component across the OOSC NGO Consortium Partners, ensuring that there is a well-established, robust MEAL system. His/her leadership will ensure that quality and accountability standards and learning are integrated into programme design. By promoting participation and contextual data analysis, the MEAL Manager will support the project teams to strategically adapt activities/strategies to ensure efficacy and efficiency of programming, and maximise the positive impact of the project. The MEAL Manager will oversee the programme including both quantitative and qualitative approaches proposed and provide technical and field support for implementation of research, learning, monitoring, and evaluation activities, data analysis, and application of findings in coordination with technical teams.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: SC OOSC Chief of Party and to the Country Office Head of MEAL

Staffs reporting to this post: MEAL Officers

Dimensions: Works with FEPS MEAL Manager (At MBSSE), Collaborates with SCUK TAs, works multiple Consortium project teams ensure each Partner is effectively implementing a harmonized MEAL System.

Budget responsibilities None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Technical Leadership

•  Lead the development and implementation of the OOSC NGO system, ensuring the highest standards in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and generation of learning across the components of the project.
•  Develop a detailed research, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning plan, including longitudinal studies and impact monitoring methodologies, in consultation with the Chief of Party and the Head of MEAL
•  Engage with SCUK Technical Advisors and through the Consortium’s MEAL Working Group to ensure there is robust and functional MEAL System across all Consortium Partners.
•  Provide hands-on technical and managerial support to and oversight of MEAL activities, and provide technical assistance and guidance to Consortium Partners to implement the OOSC NGO Consortium MEAL system.
•  Serve as the focal point for the use of new technology in support of monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and quality improvement initiatives in the OOSC program.
•  Collaborate with Country Office MEAL and other technical specialists at regional, center and member offices, seeking relevant technical assistance and recommendations.
•  Set up and manage an electronic database for OOSC ensure efficient and effective tracking of OOSC from enrolment to completion
•  Ensure that quantitative and qualitative research and MEAL tools are developed and systematically implemented by the teams, in cooperation with the Chief of Party.
•  Ensure the timely submission of accurate, well-written and compliant quarterly, interim and annual reports including KPI updates.
•  In consultation with Chief of Party and Head of MEAL, technical support from and Consortium technical working group to , design, and coordinate a baseline survey, midline survey and end line evaluation across all 10 Target Districts
•  Coordinate the development and implementation of improvement plans aimed to strengthen the OOSC programming and Non Formal Education (NFE) interventions based on the assessment’s findings in line with Key Performance Indicators
•  Ensure that programming data and feedback is valid, verifiable, timely and regularly used to inform programming decisions.
•  Ensure that all assessment/evaluation reports meet Save the Children’s quality criteria, and promote the integration of recommendations and lessons learnt in project planning and future programming.
•  Work with the country MEAL team to ensure standardisation of project monitoring tools, dissemination of lessons learnt and maximise opportunities for capacity building.
•  Maintain Save the Children MEAL culture as design in Project Management Methodology including MEAL modules in PRIME.
•  Ensure that the project’s contribution to the CSP implementation and reporting is popularized among project team. Contribute to child-focused and child-led programme implementation, by promoting child-friendly MEAL methodologies.
•  Ensure that the project monitoring plan is based on an understanding of gender & age relations and that monitoring and evaluation methodology
•  Produce quarterly lessons learnt and quality cases studies; and ensure they are included in every report.

Collaboration and Staff Development

•  Establish and Lead or Co-Lead relevant MEAL Working Group for the Consortium Partners.
•  Support the MEAL staff of the TWG and provide technical oversight.
•  Conduct coaching and mentoring sessions for all those who directly report to him/her and facilitate professional development opportunities
•  Coordinate and facilitate learning events and activities for all Education and Child Development MEAL staff.
•  Work closely with FEPS colleagues within the MBSSE to strengthen MEAL to capture more comprehensive, accurate and better disaggregated education data

Reporting and Publications

•  Ensure that timely and accurate information on indicators is provided for all quarterly, biannual and annual reports to donors and other audiences.
•  Systematically compile and share project and program data during departmental and project review and planning meetings as well as with external partners and stakeholders.
•  Collaborate with advocacy, communications and media colleagues to ensure that all data and information used for publications and media products are accurate and acceptable.
•  Support Communication Officer with the documentation and dissemination of project and program achievements, success stories and lessons learned to a broad range of audiences.
•  Collaborate with the PQD Director and Senior MEAL Manager on the development of the Country Annual Plans (CAP), Country Annual Reports (CAR), and cross-thematic learning and knowledge management activities.

Representation and Advocacy

•  Develop partnerships and collaboration with academic and research institutions within and outside Sierra Leone and ensure robust technical standards in research and publications.

Any other relevant duties assigned by Supervisor

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•  Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•  Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

•  Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
•  Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•  Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
•  Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•  Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

•  Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•  Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Statistics, Education, Economics, or any other relevant discipline.
•  An advanced degree or post graduate certificate in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or Educational Testing and Measurement, is desirable
•  Experience in education is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

•  At least 5 years hands-on experience in monitoring evaluation and research work in the education sector or related development fields.
•  Significant experience in designing and maintenance of program management information systems and tools
•  Understands and able to develop terms of reference (ToRs) for, independent consultants, supervision of independent consultants, and reviewing research/evaluation reports.
•  Significantly demonstrated programme management and/or advisory experience in educational measurement, monitoring, evaluation and research-related roles.
•  Excellent community skills, including community-led planning monitoring and evaluation; and management information systems (CBMIS).
•  Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
•  Good communication ability to work as part of a team
•  Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
•  Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment from time to time
•  Ability to work within a multicultural setting

Additional job responsibilities

•  The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

•  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

•  We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

•  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

About Us

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Info

•  Job Identification 3578
•  Job Category Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
•  Posting Date 09/22/2023, 01:11 PM
•  Apply Before 10/06/2023, 11:59 PM
•  Job Schedule Full time
•  Locations FO – Freetown
•  MEAL Advisor (MEA) – SIHSASierra Leone Posted on 09/22/2023Be the First to Apply

This requisition seeks for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program Save the Children International will be implementing in Sierra Leone. This position will be based in Freetown with frequent visits to the provinces and it is a national role. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 20th October, 2023. -Kindly note that this publication is a rolling recruitment and CVs will be reviewed periodically while the original advert is live. Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance for dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported.

APPLY

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3.) MEAL Advisor (MEA) – SIHSA

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

Team / Programme: Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

Rental: Freetown, Sierra Leone

GRADE: 2

Contract Length: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program in Sierra Leone. The program will focus on improving the quality of family planning and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and malaria services; promote adoption of crucial health behaviors; and strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels.

The M&E Advisor will develop, implement, and continuously improve M&E systems for all project activities. S/he will incorporate best practices to ensure information collected is accurate, timely, and disseminated appropriately in high quality reports. The M&E Advisor will use these findings to improve the program and achieve activity objectives. She/he will also be actively involved in promoting learning through documentation of lessons learned and developing approaches for community analysis and using data for decision making

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of MEAL with matrix line management to Chief of Party

Supervisory Responsibility: Matrix line management for MEAL Officers working on SIHSA project.

Partnership Management: None

Role Dimension: Works closely with key SIHSA project staff, field office staff and coordination staff.

Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

•  Provide leadership, training and mentoring to develop and implement M&E activities (including designing tools, implementing data collection and analysis, and sharing and using data) to assess and improve program impact.
•  Develop plan and systems for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
•  Design methodology and coordinate research activities for project operations and assessments.
•  Effectively rollout M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.
•  Capture appropriate cost information to track financial indicators, including benchmarking information to analyze program effectiveness and cost-effective inputs.
•  Ensure programming alignment to targets and indicators contained in project proposal and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve program effectiveness.
•  Support all project reviews and evaluation activities, including coordinating mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews.
•  Provide on-going support to maintain M&E systems; identify skill gaps and build capacity among project team members, partners and stakeholders.
•  Integrate digital health technology applications into the program.
•  Prepare high quality, accurate and timely reports for Save the Children, project partners, and donors as required.
•  Ensure that data collection methodologies used at field level are standardised, enabling the specific vulnerabilities of different target groups to be captured and analysed.
•  Ensure that verifiable, quantitative data is routine collected and analysed for Save the Children’s projects, across all operational sectors.
•  Ensure that monthly quantitative data analysis is shared with relevant stakeholders to inform programme design and review.
•  Ensure that all Save the Children internal and external reporting requirements are met with timely, relevant, triangulated and well analysed data.
•  Contribute to child-focused and child-led programme implementation, by promoting child-friendly qualitative methodologies.
•  Support project teams with assessment/evaluation planning, ensuring that minimum criteria for quality evaluations are integrated into design and implementation.
•  Ensure that all assessment/evaluation reports meet the Save the Children’s quality criteria, and promote the integration of recommendations and lessons learnt in project planning and future programming.

Accountability & Participation

•  Ensure that all project staff at all levels, including senior managers and directors, fully understand and promote accountability in general and to children in particular, through training and coaching.
•  Contribute to improvements in existing policies and procedures to enhance effective accountability mechanisms.
•  Develop and report against accountability and participation-related indicators and issues, and produce an annual report on the accountability and participation work.
•  Ensure that participation activities are well documented and learning is shared.
•  Ensure that participation activities are appropriately planned and budgeted for in programme design and funding applications.
•  By facilitating information sharing with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, ensure that Save the Children promotes transparency throughout all stages of implementation.
•  Ensure that project activities are designed to promote feedback and response mechanisms and include systems to effectively manage complaints.
•  Ensure that activities are carried out to raise awareness of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and handling of serious complaints in line with child safeguarding policy.

Learning

•  Support the MEAL team to communicate program learning (through document sharing, presentations, etc).
•  Participate in designing and implementation of studies, assessments and learning in coordination and cooperation with sectors’ technical coordinators and programme staff.
•  Seek opportunities for information sharing and learning exchanges with local actors/INGOs to promote coordination at local and national level.

Technical supervision, performance management and capacity building of staff

•  Provide leadership, motivation, guidance and technical support to the project MEAL team, in coordination with the CO MEAL structure.
•  Provide technical supervision of the field-based MEAL staff through regular contact, field visits and meetings.
•  Identify training needs of staff and conduct trainings to address the capacity gaps, in collaboration with their line-manager (the field manager) and the human resources department.
•  Contribute to performance management of staff within the MEAL team, in cooperation and collaboration with their line-manager and the human resources department.

Others

Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding policy, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•  Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•  Holds the team and service providers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve

Ambition:

•  Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•  Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•  Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, colleagues, member, and service providers.
•  Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•  Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

•  Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•  Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field is required.
•  Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques a plus.
•  Minimum of seven years of experience in monitoring and evaluation related to global health, especially maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; family planning; and malaria.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

•  Strong analytical skills and an understanding of monitoring, evaluation and assessment tools to promote evidence-based learning.
•  Ability to analyze complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences.
•  Ability to gain support from staff across teams and to build the capacity of others.
•  Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively, innovate, and set manageable work plans and priorities and evaluate progress.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
•  Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Sierra Leone is preferred.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

About Us

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Info

•  Job Identification 3572
•  Job Category Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
•  Posting Date 09/22/2023, 01:40 PM
•  Apply Before 10/20/2023, 11:59 PM
•  Job Schedule Full time
•  Locations CO – Freetown
•  Senior Malaria Advisor – SIHSASierra Leone Posted on 09/22/2023Be the First to Apply

This requisition seeks for a Senior Malaria Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program Save the Children International will be implementing in Sierra Leone. This position will be based in Freetown with frequent visits to the provinces and it is a national role. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 20th October, 2023. -Kindly note that this publication is a rolling recruitment and CVs will be reviewed periodically while the original advert is live. Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance for dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported.

MEAL Manager (MEA) – EAA

Sierra Leone Posted on 09/22/2023

This requisition seeks for a Senior Malaria Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program Save the Children International will be implementing in Sierra Leone. This position will be based in Freetown with frequent visits to the provinces and it is a national role. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 06th October, 2023. -Kindly note that this publication is a rolling recruitment and CVs will be reviewed periodically while the original advert is live. Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance for dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported.

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4.) MandE Advisor

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program in Sierra Leone. T he program will focus on improving the quality of family planning and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and malaria services; promote adoption of crucial health behaviors; and strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels.

The M&E Advisor will develop, implement, and continuously improve M&E systems for all project activities. S/he will incorporate best practices to ensure information collected is accurate, timely, and disseminated appropriately in high quality reports. The M&E Advisor will use these findings to improve the program and achieve activity objectives. She/he will also be actively involved in promoting learning through documentation of lessons learned and developing approaches for community analysis and using data for decision making.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

•  Provide leadership, training and mentoring to develop and implement M&E activities (including designing tools, implementing data collection and analysis, and sharing and using data) to assess and improve program impact.
•  Develop plan and systems for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
•  Design methodology and coordinate research activities for project operations and assessments.
•  Effectively rollout M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.
•  Capture appropriate cost information to track financial indicators, including benchmarking information to analyze program effectiveness and cost-effective inputs.
•  Ensure programming alignment to targets and indicators contained in project proposal and use the information from the M&E systems and tools to improve program effectiveness.
•  Support all project reviews and evaluation activities, including coordinating mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews.
•  Provide on-going support to maintain M&E systems; identify skill gaps and build capacity among project team members, partners and stakeholders.
•  Integrate digital health technology applications into the program.
•  Prepare high quality, accurate and timely reports for Save the Children, project partners, and donors as required.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field is required.
•  Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management; experience in qualitative research techniques a plus.
•  Minimum of seven years of experience in monitoring and evaluation related to global health, especially maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; family planning; and malaria.
•  Strong analytical skills and an understanding of monitoring, evaluation and assessment tools to promote evidence-based learning.
•  Ability to analyze complex data and summarize it for a range of audiences.
•  Ability to gain support from staff across teams and to build the capacity of others.
•  Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively, innovate, and set manageable work plans and priorities and evaluate progress.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
•  Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Sierra Leone is preferred.

Why you should join the Save the Children Team…

Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more.

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in YOU!

About Save the Children

No matter your role when you join Save the Children, each and every day you will challenge yourself to devote your skills, talent and expertise to changing the world for kids. It’s an ambitious goal, and a meaningful one no matter how you see yourself professionally: an accountant, a writer, a data analyst, a teacher, a driver, a designer, or any one of the hundreds of dozens of roles we’re looking to fill every day.

You see, Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

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5.) Director of Finance and Administration

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) program in Sierra Leone. T he program will focus on improving the quality of family planning and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and malaria services; promote adoption of crucial health behaviors; and strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels.

The DFA oversees all financial management, internal controls, and financial compliance aspects of the program in accordance with USAID guidance and regulations. S/he provides financial and operational management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and providing accurate and timely financial reports for donors.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

•  Review and consolidate monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and to provide regular feedback to senior management.
•  Ensure all financial plans, invoices, reports, and other financial documents and transactions are accurate, timely, and consistent with Save the Children and USAID guidelines and regulations.
•  Prepare and monitor budgets to ascertain that spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted, and corrected; ensure that key program personnel are aware of budgetary resources and are able to monitor their respective budgets.
•  Prepare quarterly reports, consolidated annual fiscal reports, cumulative life of project report, and any other required donor submissions.
•  Verify that appropriate segregation of duties exists to ensure effective support of field operations and to protect the integrity of the country office finance and administrative operations.
•  Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with Save the Children’s policies and procedures and USAID grants and contracts requirements.
•  Oversee subgrant monitoring and compliance including organizational assessments, review of financial reports/advance requests, and financial tracking; develop subgrant monitoring plans; and perform and document compliance visits.
•  Supervise the finance and operations staff, conducting performance evaluations and revising job descriptions as necessary. Develop the capacity of the team and facilitate their professional growth.
•  Provide capacity building in financial and operations management to local partners and government stakeholders.
•  Prepare and revise finance and operation guidelines to ensure adherence to SC and USAID requirements;
•  Encourage a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant field; professional qualification/certification in Accounting and graduate work desired.
•  Minimum of seven years of experience managing finance for USAID-funded projects; in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations.
•  Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.
•  Strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
•  Experience as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop financial skills of colleagues.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of local language preferred.
•  Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Sierra Leone is preferred.

Why you should join the Save the Children Team…

Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more.

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in YOU!

About Save the Children

No matter your role when you join Save the Children, each and every day you will challenge yourself to devote your skills, talent and expertise to changing the world for kids. It’s an ambitious goal, and a meaningful one no matter how you see yourself professionally: an accountant, a writer, a data analyst, a teacher, a driver, a designer, or any one of the hundreds of dozens of roles we’re looking to fill every day.

You see, Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

APPLY