Job Description

Advert – Managing Director – Social Marketing

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – Freetown

Reporting To: Country Director

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners have work tirelessly for over 60 years to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, and Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone aims to identify an experienced marketing and business leader to spearhead its social enterprise concepts for health products with a primary focus on condoms as well as promote relevant behavioral change and communication to increase positive health outcomes in target population especially as it relates to HIV/AIDS prevention in the field of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

We are seeking a senior executive to assume the role of Managing Director, Social Marketing who will have the overall responsibility for the management and operations of the social marketing entity of the organization in a bid to restructure it into a successful business entity. This person will be responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership, and will work to evolve our Social Marketing Entity into an organization of choice in the local context.

Reporting directly to the Country Director, the successful candidate will drive our Social Marketing ventures from its current state into a sustainable and stable organization. The MD – (CEO for Social Marketing) will be responsible for developing short, mid, and long-term strategies; culture and organizational development while delivering financial, operational and social impact goals against objectives. The person in this role will be responsible for leading the growth of the entity and solidify its stainability as a business/ social enterprise in collaboration with CARE Senior Leadership and the Interim Management Committee (IMC) which will later be transformed into the Board of Directors.

The key responsibilities of the Managing Director –  Social Marketing are:

• • Vision and Strategy: Determine a short-term strategy for our social enterprise entity while developing a Long-Term Strategy for social enterprise of health products. In this role, you will make key decisions around product diversification, development and brand for quality improvement. To do so you will also:
    • Work on product diversification development and brand for quality improvement
    •  Develop and review the distribution strategy for the various health products in collaboration with direct reports
    • Design a product distribution roadmap and roll-out, including promotional communication strategy and determine pricing for the various products in conjunction with determining sales, profit and cash flow targets for the next 12, 24 and 36 months
    • Map expansion decision criteria that align with the distribution strategy and plan for the next 36 months
    • Recommend the entity’s legal, tax and ownership structure in collaboration with CARE’s Country Director for incorporation and ensure compliance to registration requirement in accordance with the laws of Sierra Leone.
    • Partner with current Board of Directors/IMC to shape the long-term Board structure

• Team and Culture: Determine and design team structure based on the identified strategic priorities, while keeping diversity, equity, belonging and Inclusion in mind. Quickly identify staffing needs and establish a recruitment process to avoid gaps.
  • Create processes and identify the appropriate technologies to be used to achieve short-term and long-term goals
  • Lead recruitment for senior positions and provide oversight functions for other positions when required and create a clear roadmap for building a high performing team.
  • Create a team culture that’s focused on goals and the future of the social enterprise entity and ensure that the culture attracts employees who are dedicated to delivering on the mission.
  • Ensure staff and clients compliance to safeguarding principles on protection against harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at all levels
• Financial and Social Results: Set and deliver financial targets while meeting/exceeding social enterprise entity goals on yearly sales.
  
  
  
  
  • Implement product development roadmap
  • Deliver yearly product roll-out
  • Manage budgets to meet revenue and profit targets and requirements.
  • Partner with Board of Directors Chair to recruit and fill 90% of open board roles
  • Regularly partner with CARE Social Ventures to evaluate financing and fundraising needs and leverage CARE Fundraising staff as needed
• Fundraising: Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the social enterprise entity and regularly partner with CARE Social Ventures to evaluate financing and fundraising needs, and as needed, leverage CARE Fundraising staff to assist with delivering updates to funders.
  • Identify and explore other fundraising channels that align with the overall strategy of the social enterprise entity in collaboration with the IMC/Board

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess experience and education in leading a Social Marketing Organization. Possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.  A Master’s degree is preferred.  Have a track record of executive management success and at least 5 years of experience leading/managing a local or national organization, preferably for-Profit, including 2 years of experience in social marketing. You must have held positions responsible for profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting.

Have the communication, and negotiating skills needed to manage international donor funded projects, donor partners and stakeholders. Initiate and develop partnerships with donors, actors/ stakeholders in Sierra Leone, and possess the ability to maintain these partnerships. Have demonstrated ability to drive both financial and social results

Be strategic, agile, and adaptable. Quickly learn CARE systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Possess a strong knowledge of Social Marketing concepts with the ability to strategically apply practical solutions.

Understand Gender Dynamics. You must have a deep understanding of gender dynamics along with the understanding of social marketing of health products in Sierra Leone and or West Africa

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and influencing skills with internal and external partners combined with the ability to be a team player. Have a proven track record of success building, leading and developing high performing teams.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word, and familiarity with using financial software applications.

To apply please use this link below:

Click link to Apply: APPLY

This position is open for month (30) days from the day of the advertisement.

 We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

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Sierra Diamonds Limited (SDL) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Diesel Mechanic
2.) Drifter Technician
3.) Boilermaker
4.) Operations Administrator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Diesel Mechanic

 

Job Description

Position: Diesel Mechanic

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: TMM Foreman 

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Effective and safe mechanical work involving the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of diesel-powered vehicles and TMM equipment.

Key Duties Include: 

• Perform quality preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and servicing of diesel vehicles, equipment, and  plant;

• Conduct fault diagnosis;

• Identify and report any additional recommended work;

• Review and execute all daily and weekly planned work schedules and ensure deadlines are met; • Ensure company HSE standards are always met to achieve zero LTI.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience required: 

• Must be thoroughly familiar with all automotive repairs, with the technical ability to identify problems with vehicles and TMM equipment and service them.

• Automotive Trade Certificate through a recognized institution and or apprenticeship;

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a similar role providing preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel-power vehicles and TMM in a busy, fast-paced, and/or multi-national environment.

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses  depending on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

Email: sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

 

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2.) Drifter Technician

 

Job Description

Position: Drifter Technician

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: General Engineering Supervisor

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Performing a variety of tasks on Montabert HC 50 Hydraulic drifter including routing hydraulic layout and identification of hydraulic valves and components.

Key Duties Include: 

• Diagnose and fix drifter operational problems on the Jumbo drill rig equipped with the Montabert HC 50  drifter;

• Assist with hydraulics and mechanical fitting;

• Review and execute all daily and weekly planned work schedules and ensure deadlines are met; • Ensure company HSE standards are always met to achieve zero LTI.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Able to read and understand the Montabert blueprints and layouts and identify critical spares as well as  service spares for repairs;

• Strong problem solving including diagnostic and analytical abilities;

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Effective teamwork skills and ability to develop positive workplace relationships;

• Ability to work in confined spaces;

• Valid Montabert drifter certificate;

• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems;

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a similar role, rebuilding, and faultfinding on drifters in a busy,  fast-paced, and/or multi-national environment.

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses  depending on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au 

 

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3.) Boilermaker

 

Job Description

Position: Boilermaker

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: General Engineering Supervisor

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Effective and safe boiler making, welding/ or related task in the Mining environment, Dense Medium  Separation Plant; Mobile Plant, and others for equipment and structures as required.

Key Duties Include: 

• Manufacturing and assembling as per specification;

• Manufacturing of conveyor trestles for the 25tph plant;

• Manufacturing of chutes for the 25tph plant;

• Assisting maintenance on any urgent breakdowns or additional work required on current and new  plants;

• Assist with any boilermaker work and welding as needed;

• Ensure company HSE standards are always met to achieve zero LTI.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Sound verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

• Sound planning, leading, and organizational abilities;

• Good fault finding and diagnostic skills;

• Good team leading skills – able to motivate;

• Qualified Boilermaker / Plater Trade Certificate through a recognized institution and or apprenticeship; • Supervisory training and qualification will be an advantage;

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a similar role providing an effective and safe fabrication/ or elated task in a busy, fast-paced, and/or multi-national environment.

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses  depending on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: 21^st March 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

Equal opportunity statement: 

• All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

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4.) Operations Administrator

 

Job Description

Position: Operations Administrator

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Management

Reports to: General Manager

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term/Permanent  

Key deliverables: 

• Providing high-level executive and administrative support to the GM and HOD.

Key Duties Include: 

• Reporting to senior management and performing secretarial and administrative duties; • Managing internal and external correspondence on behalf of senior management;

• Scheduling appointments, maintaining an events calendar, and sending reminders;

• Preparing facilities for scheduled events and arranging refreshments, if required;

• Ordering office supplies and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services. Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, and organizational astuteness;

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

• Effective time management and ability to prioritize and multi-task;

• A graduate in Public or Business Administration or related field with a minimum 4 years in a similar role; • Minimum 2 years’ working experience in similar administration providing support at senior level in a busy,  fast-paced, and/or multi-national environment.

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses  depending on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: 21^st March 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

Equal opportunity statement: 

• All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Breakthrough Action is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant
2.) Senior Program Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant

 

Job Description

 

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behaviour change programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication Programs. The Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone project began in October 2017 and is still ongoing.

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviours associated with malaria, priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio.

Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Finance & Administrative Assistant. The Finance and Admin Assistant will report to the Assistant Finance and Admin Manager at Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone. The position will be based in Freetown.

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Process bank and cash transactions.
• Maintain inventory of office materials and equipment, organize maintenance and repair of office equipment, and order and maintain inventory of supplies
• Post entries to the accounting software (QuickBooks) in real time.
• Work with program team to reconcile all advances and post same to QuickBooks in a timely manner.
• Assist with procurement process including obtaining quotations, following up with vendors, preparing paperwork for contracts and purchase orders, going to the bank, etc.
• Organize travel including booking tickets, accommodation, and arranging for travel advances and obtain appropriate approvals
• Assist Program Staff in organizing workshops and meetings, including selection of venues, preparing invitations, confirming attendance, organizing participant per diem payments and transportation, and ensuring other logistical support
• Assist Finance and Administration Manager in coding expenses, and preparing and facilitating per diem and other workshop/training related payments, as needed
• Keep custody of petty cash and maintain cash register book; prepare petty cash payment voucher, obtain approval and effect payment
• Prepare documents for mailing, receive incoming documents and transfer it to the appropriate individual or department
• Establish and maintain administrative and file systems (electronic and otherwise) to ensure smooth operation of the regional and Monrovia-based project activities
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and appointments; take minutes, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration, accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in administration in the NGO sector supporting USAID-funded projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong people management skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with procurement procedures; USAID procurement experience a plus
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; excellent oral and written communication skills

To Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV, cover letter and 3 references (including current supervisor) to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Finance and Admin Officer” stated in the email subject line. Emails received that are missing any of these components will not be considered. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

 

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2.) Senior Program Officer

 

Job Description

 

Senior Program Officer

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change (SBC) programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the risk communication capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio.

Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Program Officer. The Senior Program Officer will work closely with the GoSL One Health Risk Communication Technical Working Group and support SBC and risk communication program activities. The position will be based in Freetown.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of SBC and risk communication programming
• Support and build the capacity of GoSL and partners to design and implement SBC and risk communication activities
• Assist with activity, material, and tool development, review, pretesting, refinement, and finalization
• Work closely with a social media consultant and GoSL One Health social media teams to develop a One Health social media strategy and activity plan and effectively and sustainably engage users and manage platforms
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GoSL and partners at national and district levels
• Ensure SBC and risk communication activities are implemented in coordination and harmonization with GoSL, partners, and other relevant platforms at all levels
• Ensure timeliness and high integrity of activity implementation in accordance with the workplan
• Generate media briefs, reports, success stories, and other program documentation
• Communicate regularly and coordinate with Breakthrough ACTION staff in Freetown and at headquarters
• Represent Breakthrough ACTION at meetings
• Comply with USAID, Johns Hopkins University, and Breakthrough ACTION processes and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in international programming and at least one year experience working for a public health issue at national level
• Experience working with teams to strengthen capacity
• Strong understanding of SBC and risk communication principles
• Experience with planning SBC and risk communication interventions
• Experience with planning and implementing message and material development and community engagement
• Experience planning and facilitating engaging workshops and presentations
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and capacity strengthening skills
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports and program success stories
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, fluid environment, including possessing skills in proactive and strategic thinking, problem solving, demand prioritization, and flexibility
• Strong knowledge of Ministry of Health and Sanitation structures at national, district, and community level
• Computer literate especially in Microsoft applications – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English and familiarity with any of the local languages in Sierra Leone
• Able and willing to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing professional social media platforms
• Knowledge of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment Protection Agency, and One Health structures at national and sub-national levels
• Experience related to One Health, zoonotic diseases, Lassa fever, and/or rabies
• Experience working in emergencies
• Experience working with a US Government-funded project

To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Senior Program Officer” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

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Job Description

Company
Marie Stopes Sierra Leone

Reference #
CHO003

Published
14/02/2022

Contract Type
Contract

12 Months

Location
Kabala, Northern – Bombali, Sierra Leone

Duration
12 Months

Introduction
Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

Job Functions
Clinical

Industries
Healthcare,Medical,Ngo / Non-Profit

Specification
The overall responsibility of the CHO Centre Manager is to provide a high quality and standard of care in all aspects of service delivery to clients. The CHO Centre Manager is both a key operational and clinical role dedicated to the management and development of the centre, in addition to direct line management and capacity building for the centre team. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of work setting and meeting ambitious CYP targets and surplus generation, delivering and reporting against business plans, maintaining close working relationships the Regional Operations Managers and Centre Channel management team.

The CHO Centre Manager’s core objectives will be to lead and develop a multi-purpose “centre of excellence” for men and women seeking low-cost comprehensive FP, SRH, and complementary services. The CHO Centre Manager is required to have a high level of business skill as the manager of an MSSL clinic business, ensuring that they practice modern business practices to enhance productivity and sustainability of the centre. The CHO Centre Manger will be required to analyse and introduce relevant service mixes, initiate performance based incentives for team members, maintain a highly motivated team, ensure a high level of client satisfaction and ultimately ensure that their centre is fully sustainable.

Operations and system strengthening
•Work closely with the Regional Operations Manager and Centre Channel management team to drive the commercial performance of the centre channel against agreed business plans, instilling a culture of continuous improvement to deliver efficiencies and surplus creation.
•In collaboration with the Operations, Quality Assurance and Marketing teams, drive innovation in both core and non-core service provision, with the aim of creating both additional surplus and demand.

•Provide a multi-purpose centre for men and women seeking low-cost comprehensive FP and SRH service.
•Drive and monitor improvements in performance against key indicators (e.g. PAC, CYPs, service income, income to cost, PAFP, surplus generation, % youth accessing services, % of long acting methods).
•Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that centre services comply with minimum healthcare standards, Global Goods, policies and donor requirements and take immediate action on any areas identified for improvement.
•Play a critical role in managing resources effectively, as well as maximising the results-based focus of the team.
•Under the direct guidance of the Centre Channel Lead, put in place clear, high quality plans that will lead to increased client flow and service income.
•Collaborate and participate in the development of communication and promotional plans and activities with the Marketing team.
•Collaborate with other MSSL teams to promote innovation and effective ways of delivering services, boosting team morale, fostering oneness and promotion of MSSL’s vision, mission and values.
•Engage in relevant policy fora relating to centre service delivery activities.
•All other duties as reasonably requested by management.
•Working closely with the Quality Assurance team, support changes in clinical practice and the delivery of clinical services.
•Daily management of a high quality and efficient centre as a profit making business.

Service delivery
•Take an active role in the provision of services to clients.
•Lead on managing the process for correcting or improving service provision where appropriate and for ensuring the implementation.
•Work with the centre team and ensure that standards and objectives are met at all times. This includes wait times, quality of care, ongoing training etc.
•Monitor and enforce standards of client care, including routine checks, post-op queries, correcting or improving performance where appropriate with the appropriate centre nurses.
•Ensure that each area adheres to current Health and Safety legislation in accordance with MSI and MSSL processes and procedures.

Clinical excellence and client care
•Ensure that clients remain at the centre of everything we do and that clients are always properly counselled on their rights, treatment methods and choices, with appropriate referral whenever suitable and necessary.
•Ensure high quality service standards are maintained and a high level of client satisfaction is achieved at all times.
•Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that set clinical standards/protocols are understood, disseminated and upheld by the centre teams, ensure regular and effective supervision to check adherence to set protocols.
•Regularly review QTA results, exit interviews and other client data to ensure ‘evidence into action’ in all centres. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address identified performance gaps and ensure clinical mentorship is provided.
•All service providers to ensure that they strictly adhere to MSI clinical policies and guidelines
•Ensure that all audit recommendations are strictly enforced and evidence is provided to support changes in process and procedure Ensure that centre teams maintain an effective referral system for the treatment of clinical complications.

•Deliver a high standard of service to the community.
•Motivate the community, through educational and promotional means, to accept MSSL services.
•Utilise findings from community level data to inform health promotion interventions.
•Work closely with Regional Operations Mangers and Centre Channel management to adapt interventions and services at facility level based on findings from communities.

Recording and reporting
•Ensure high standards of operational efficiency and effectiveness with clear, transparent systems in place.
•Complete client record audits.
•Ensure that CLIC is used by the team to record all client visits.
•Manage the centre teams ensuring they follow strict, consistent and documented procedures relating to clients, confidentiality, data protection, working hours, income and expenditure, the management of stock, equipment and assets.
•Collaborate with the Procurement and Logistics Managers to ensure that an effective system for the supply of commodities and avoidance of stock-outs is in place.
•Ensure effective systems for the timely and accurate management and reporting of information through efficient collection, analysis and reporting of data from the centre teams.
•Closely manage financial and stock control systems for the prevention and detection of fraud.
•Ensure compliance to MSI and MSSL set standards and procedures/policies.
•Ensure proper accountability of the MSSL’s finances.
•Work with the Admin and Finance Assistant to maintain accurate records of client receipts on a daily basis and make cash payments into the designated MSSL bank account.
•Maintain records of FP methods and other services provided on a daily basis.
•Maintain records of client needs with a view to improving and extending service delivery.
•Prepare and submit narrative reports of the centre activities.

•Prepare and submit monthly statistics and financial details of the centre performance.
•Ensure proper accountability of the organisation’s finances.
•Check all stock intakes from suppliers. Maintain stock record and inform line manager of low stock level or shortages of supplies.
•Maintain centre equipment in good working order at all times including maintenances and repairs.
•Maintain MoHS regulations and MSI minimum standards regarding drugs recording and storage.
•Immediately report any breach (or suspected breach) of MSSL policy to the appropriate manager.
•MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD & BRIBERY.

Requirements
•At least one year paid CHO experience in a clinical or public health setting (essential).
•Clinical experience with an NGO or Government Medical Facility (desirable).
•Experience managing a business (desirable).
•Experience in a management position, preferably in health systems management, hospital management, family planning, community development (desirable).
•Other professional qualifications, ideally in project management or SRH (desirable).
•Proven experience of driving impact, quality and sustainability in international programmes and improving operational standard (essential).

•Fluency in English and Krio (essential).•Community Health Officer (CHO) or above (essential).
•Possession of a valid Community Health Officer credential to practice (essential).
•Certification in Nursing SECHN, SRN (desirable).
•Strong administration and IT skills, infection control, lab environment (essential).
•Graduation from an accredited school at the Bachelor of Science level or equivalent (desirable).
•Infection control, lab environment (desirable).
•Experience (not less than two years) in clinical practice will be a strong added advantage (desirable).
•Proven ability to lead a team independently (desirable).
•Strong oral, written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills (essential).
•Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (desirable).
•Knowledge in the use of clinical equipment (desirable).
•Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures (desirable).

Job Closing Date
28/02/2022

Please click link to APPLY: CENTRE MANAGER

APPLY

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Job Description

Organisational Profile
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Objectives
The objective of the position is to ensure implementation of sound financial management standards in the programmes and projects across Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Sierra Leone including its implementing partners. The aim is to ensure high quality financial documentation and reporting that in sequence minimise non-compliance, ineligible expenditures, and financial risk for the programme. This involves:Ensuring that consistent, efficient, and effective financial administrative processes are implemented across the country programme,Ensuring existence auditable financial documentation with high standards that meets the minimum standard of Welthungerhilfe and the donors. This include high quality reports from implementing partners,Facilitating trainings in financial administration and reporting for staff in all projects and implementing partners,Provide technical backstopping to partners on Welthungerhilfe policies (and core values) and financial regulation,Support the Finance Manager in reviewing the sufficiency of the country administration regulation and workflows and recommend for improvement, where necessary,Ensuring transparent and accountable processes,

The Assistant Finance and Administration Compliance officer will work under the supervision of the Compliance Officer, Finance Manager and Country Directors

Job Title / Project Name
Assistant Finance and Administration Compliance Officer SLE 1098- Country Office

Location
Freetown

Contract Duration
Until 31.12.2022 and with potential extension as per excellent performance

Line Manager(s)
Finance Manager

Tasks/Responsibilities
Works directly with projects to coordinate finance and administration compliance across WHH projects including partners in Sierra Leone,
Performs compliance monitoring, review on finance and administration in all projects, reports on findings and recommends on actions aimed at minimising deficiencies that may exist.
Reviews will include inspection of financial documents with the aim of ensuring high voucher quality,
Reviews periodic partner financial reports, reconciles the reported income and expenditure to FundsPro before uploading the reports on PROMIS (financial and procurement transactions shall be checked for accuracy and eligibility),
Follows up on recommendations made during past compliance reviews and ensures that the recommendations are effectively addressed.
Additionally, together with the Compliance Officer, the Assistant Compliance Officer supports Finance Manager in ensuring that recommendations from both internal and external audits are implemented and sustained across projects,
The Compliance officer immediately alarms and reports to the Finance Manager and Country Directors on any suspected fraudulent situations in projects,
Ensure that project and partners teams understand Welthungerhilfe and donor reporting templates, finance, and administration regulations etc by providing capacity building trainings and follow up,
Ensure that Welthungerhilfe complies with all national regulations by ensuring that all requirements of respective line ministries are followed.
Outputs of this is existence of valid NASSIT, NRA Tax clearance registration with Government of Sierra Leone etc,
Assists in reviewing financial reports prepared by projects before they are submitted to respective donors,
Conduct capacity assessment on new partner organisations before they are engaged and make recommendations in the assessment report,
Support in the preparation partnership agreements and cost and financing plans for new contracts and amendments,
Serves as a resource during internal and external audits,
Handles fewer active cashboxes and cashbooks in the Country Office.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job requirements
University Degree in Accounting or equivalent,
At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of finance and administration.
Experience on partner compliance is an added advantage,
Ability to understand, analyse, and interpret internal and donor regulation, financial reporting requirements,
Ability to communicate effectively and concise,
Ability to exchange non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring excellent oral and written communication skills,
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions,
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines and sometimes with changing priorities,
Ability to solve problems creatively to meet organizational goals and objectives,
Demonstrate strong commitment to high professional and ethical values,
Proficiency in MS Office, financial software applications and reporting packages,
Possess excellent planning and organizational skills.

Contact
Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date
24^th February 2022

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International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) WGPE M & E Officer
2.) Administration and HR Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) WGPE M & E Officer

 

Job Description

Position:               WGPE M & E Officer  

Reports to:             WGPE M & E Manager 

Location:                 BO  

Duration:                 Two Months Initially (Renewable )

Deadline for applications: 11^th February 22 (Only the applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted).

BACKGROUND:

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment programming.

WGPE Program Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the M & E Officer is responsible for the collection and accurate inputting of information collected by the project field staff, and for supporting the overall data entry aspects of the program. He/she will provide direct support to the M & E sector in creating/maintaining the corresponding data-collection tools and systems. The M & E Officer will work closely with the M &E Manager to maintain quality assurances of data collected. She/he will do follow-up monitoring visits to communities as required.  S/he will be based in Kenema with travel to operating communities. 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to:  WGPE M & E  Manager
• internal: WGPE Coordinator, Country Program MEL Coordinator, Site Manager, WGPE Program Manager, Field Manager
• External:  IA, MSW, MOGCA, Bo District Council, Partners

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program/Project Design and learning:

• Develop and make sure the designated project has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses;
• Ensure records are checked during meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with program managers.
• With support from the M&E Manager and or M&E Coordinator, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders; and establish and maintain project level information management system;

Monitoring

• Ensure on time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision;
• Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access;
• Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping;
• Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives;
• Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level;

Reviews & / Evaluation

• Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time
• Follow up with Community Facilitators on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues;
• Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.
• Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information;
• Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate;

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Knowledge):

• 1-2 year Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field;

Experience:

• At least two years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience working in Women and Girls programs and in rural settings.
• Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;
• Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;
• Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;
• Experience in conducting assessments;

• Strong experience working with community groups;
• Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mandatory:

• Best practice in monitoring and evaluation;
• Proficiency in basic computer operations and data entry, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and organizational skills;
• Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites;
• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
• Good understanding of gender and child rights;
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team environment;
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;
• Good judgement and negotiation skills;
• Must be results driven.
• Must be able to ride a motorbike and hold a valid license.

APPLY

 

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2.) Administration and HR Manager

 

Job Description

International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

Sierra Leone

Tel : +232 (0)76 471 796

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Position:                   Administration and HR Manager   

Reports to:               Field Coordinator/HR & Administration Coordinator – Technical  

Location:                 Kenema  

Duration:                 Twelve Months Initially (Renewable Annually)

Deadline for applications: 11thFebruary 22 (Only the applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted).

Background Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence.  IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming.  IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono and Bo, and a satellite office in Kailahun.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation.”

Purpose of the Job: 

The position is under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator in Kenema and is personally responsible for the administrative and HR component of the Kenema field office supporting all the programs towards the implementation of operations in Sierra Leone. This includes providing administrative and Human Resource support to the Kono Field Office and the Kailahun Satellite office.

Specific Responsibilities 

Human Resources 

• Assist generally in the human resource activities for the national employees (job adverts, interviews, recruitment, payroll and benefits).
• Work with Coordinators and Managers in recruiting new Kenema staff, complete the recruitment processing for new staff including reference checks and ensure all new documentation pertaining to staff is forwarded to Freetown for final processing and filing
• Monitor and track the IRCconnect orientation process for all new IRC-SL national and International staff and provide monthly update to the Administration and HR Coordinator
• Ensure that the exit process for all national staff is in accordance with the personnel policy and prepares payment requests for all end of service benefits and ensures they are paid accordingly and in timely manner.
• Oversee and ensure proper application of National Employee Personnel Policy and Administrative procedures by both National and International Employees.
• Prepare the payroll, pay slips and signing sheets for staff to ensure monthly payment of salaries
• Collect and review all time and effort reporting sheets for all staff and ensure it is sent to Administration & HR Coordinator monthly and on time.

Follow up on all insurance matters for staff including adding and deleting staff to/from the employer’s liability and the medical and hospitalization insurance policy schemes as well as follow up on payments and claims, etc.

• Track staff going on UPA, Sick and Annual leave in accordance with the IRC Personnel policy.
• Update Personnel records on a daily basis and keep an up to date database system of staff.
• Ensure that copies of staff annual leave form; performance evaluation, Training requests, are completed correctly, tracked and forwarded to Freetown for final processing
• Make all accommodation arrangements at the IRC guesthouse or private guesthouses for IRC staff and visitors to the Kenema Field Office.
• Raise vouchers for payment for accommodation to guesthouses where staff are accommodated to carry out their functions at the Kenema field Office Location.
• Track and update employee and NASSIT relationship and ensure policy is followed with regards to registration of new members, payment of monthly contributions and membership cards
• Work with Managers in creating and ensuring job description is available for all staff and is filed.

Ensuring all staff have their job descriptions to aid in performance evaluation.

• Responsible to support Expert staff as and when required

Compound Management 

• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of both the IRC office premises and the IRC Guest house
• Directly line manages and supervises office cleaners, housekeepers and cook in accordance with their JDs
• Make request to logistic on detection of any broken item that needs maintenance and repairs both in the office and Guest house and make follow up and ensure it is done.
• Responsible to raise PR and payment vouchers in respect of payments for utilities for both the IRC office premises and the guesthouse, ensure payment is done and keep track of all these payments.
• Keep track of Payments made to the landlords of the premises IRC occupies and raise vouchers for payments when their payments is due. Follow up on all maintenance, city rates and any other issues related to the premises and their landlords.
• Prepare places for meetings and ensure it is clean and comfortable for all staff. e.g.   All staff meetings
• Maintain inventory of household items including items stored and check on a monthly basis with staff and do maintenance where necessary and ensure security of all household properties.
• Work closely with the security guards to ensure that gate signing on sheets are completed and filed appropriately

Program Support and Admin Management 

• Provides assistance to the Field Coordinator and act occasionally in his position when he is away
• Oversee the upkeep of a database/contact list for the Kenema offices (office and business addresses and telephones, staff telephones and e-mail addresses), maintain and upkeep an IRC Kenema general staff directory and provide staff with updated information.
• Keep track of the Admin. Projector, cell phone and sim card handed to visitors or staff.
• Prepare Quarterly Purchase request for Office supplies, Stationery, Cleaning items and toiletries, etc. and provide management oversight and coordination in the supply and maintenance of all office and house supplies.
• Arrange for office space, sitting arrangement, furniture and equipment for all staff
• Coordinate and administer timely mail pouch requirement and procedures for all IRC SL operational areas e.g. Freetown, Kenema, Kailahun.
• Coordinate and track the use of communication systems in the Kenema Office and guesthouse

e.g. Internet, auto top up system to staff in Kenema, DSTV

Responsible for Administration correspondences and maintaining administration files, filing all communications directed to the Admin Kenema Field Office and placing those for all staff attention on the general staff notice board to read

• Ensure all staff have IRC and AIC Medical Insurance ID Cards and maintain a tracking sheet  of same
• Compile weekly report for CT meetings each week to be forwarded to Freetown and ready for each weeks meeting. .
• Provide support to staff to organize trainings, meetings, workshops, farewell parties and the end of year staff party, etc.
• Conduct training for all staff to ensure policies are practiced by all staff and in place e.g. Mandatory Reporting etc.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested by the Field Coordinator or the Administration & HR Coordinator.

Key Working Relationships 

External: Local and International NGOs, Government Parastatals i.e., Town Council, District Council, Government Hospital Staff, etc., National Police, Security Agency, NGOs

Internal: Field Coordinator, Programs Managers, Program staff, Administration Staff, Finance Manager and Logistics staff

Qualifications  

Education (Knowledge):   

• University Degree or Diploma in business administration or similar professional qualification

Experience:

• Previous experience working within the management team of a large organization
• 3-5 years with an international agency, preferably in a management position

Skill & Abilities:  

Preferred: 

• Proven skills in Administration & HR with strong personnel management experience
• Excellent organization skills. Attention to detail, closely following established procedures. 
• Ability to organize task, provide supervision to admin team and identify priorities.
• Must have strong organizational diplomacy and communications skills; proven computer literacy (Microsoft words and excel) 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Self-starter with ability to work independently 
• Honest, responsible and in good physical condition to meet the demands of job. 
• Good command in spoken and written in English 

Mandatory:

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
• Operational/Financial management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively, developing sound financial plans and budgets and can effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources;
• Applies effective utilization of resources;
• Program Management – Oversees and/or manages the design and monitoring;
• The ability to build a team environment, empowering employees by effective delegation, motivating, rewards and manages conflict with employees as appropriate;
• The ability to accurately assess a situation before making a decision, examining problems from different viewpoints;

Judgment – Is able to sort through competing priorities, make sound well informed decisions and identify issues problems and opportunities;

• Decisiveness – Can make decisions in a timely manner identifying problems early enough and informing the line manager
• Results driven – ensures goals, objectives and deadlines are met;

• Role model – Builds effective work practices through role model;
• Respectful both within the organization and with external interactions and sensitive to ramifications of decisions;
• Self-Management – Knows own strengths and weaknesses and acts accordingly, copes well with pressure and adapts and learns;
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication across all departments;
• Interpersonal skills – Listens willingly to concerns of others and provides feedback, gaining commitment by persuasiveness not demands;
• The ability to be an effective negotiator in conflict situations handling the conflict effectively and constantly working towards a win/win situation;
• Lives up to commitments and works towards the aims of the organization, showing consistency between words and actions and always acting with integrity.

                                  WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Mode of Application: 

All applications must be done using the below link and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial

Please ensure that all attached files are less than 2 megabytes (2MB) for any one message that is sent.

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.  

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CARE is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program Manager
2.) Regional Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program Manager

 

Job Description

 

Location: CARE Sierra Leone (Freetown) 

Reporting Directly To: Social Marketing CEO

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, and Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking an experienced Social Marketing Operations Program Manager to work closely with senior management to develop, implement marketing initiatives across the country and oversee all operation programs of the project. Create timeline, manage schedules, and evaluate team members’ input to achieve the set goals of the project.

The key responsibilities of social marketing and operations program Manager are:

• To plan and oversee marketing project and campaign creative turnover process/procedure within the organization that complying with all CARE Sierra Leone’s regulations.
• The Social Marketing and operations program Manager is responsible for executing data-driven initiatives to maximize the efficiency of marketing campaigns.
• Have a keen eye on budgets and budgetary changes and ensure that communicating changes in an order process to relevant parties.
• Define CARE policies and implement training that will enhance the growth of your supervisee.
• Oversee hiring objectives and job description creation.
• Stay on top of employment trends, legal issues and best practices

To be successful in this role you will: 

Possess the necessary education and experience: Have at least five (5) years of NGO or UN agencies marketing and operation experience. Possess an advanced degree in marketing, public health, development, communication for development including M&E experience.

Day-to-day operational management skills: Strong management skill of the running of the project including supply chain management, product design, forecasting, quality control, and delivery management.

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills,

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using administrative software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Competencies.

Integrity and Accountability

Commitment

Diversity and Respect

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

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

 

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2.) Regional Coordinator

 

Job Description

 

Location: CARE Sierra Leone (Makeni and Bo) – Two positions

Reporting Directly To: Program Director/Project Advisor

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, and Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking three experienced Regional Coordinator to fill roles in Makeni and Bo. The responsibilities of the regional coordinator roles are to manage the administrative tasks of the Social Marketing project at the regional level. He/she should be able to work closely with project managers to create comprehensive action plans concerning resources, budgets, and timeframes for projects.

The key responsibilities of the Regional Coordinator are:

• To support service delivery processes and issues by working with colleagues and partners complying with all CARE Sierra Leone’s regulations.
• Process the project expense and revenue invoices along with finance, accounting, legal and external partners.
• Help to create project s and schedule and manage contract process.
• Achieve internal progress targets and enhance social marketing product and customer service quality with WASH, supply chain and regional management.
• Determine key regional resources to aid operation and enhancements.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders, corporate personnel, and administrators.

Interface with regional customers to assure projects logistics, readiness, quality, and delivery.

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess the necessary education and experience: Have at least Five (5) years of NGO or UN agencies coordinating experience.

Possess a master’s degree in sociology, development planning, project management, public administration, or any relevant area.

Effective Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project management and administration skills.

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills.

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using administrative software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Competencies.

Integrity and Accountability

Commitment

Diversity and Respect

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

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

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Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Location: Waterloo

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Country Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for inventory management, and assuring that commodities used in IRS campaigns are secure and safely stored at the project’s main warehouse. This position will help arrange for the logistics of delivering of all IRS commodities to IRS campaign camp sites in various locations, and assuring accurate inventory counts for all IRS commodities being used during the IRS campaign. The Warehouse Manager will be expected to liaise regularly with the store keepers at each IRS operation site to assure all needed IRS campaign commodities are in-stock, and collections of IRS campaign wastes are on-going and transported back to the central warehouse.

Key Roles and Responsibilitie s

• • Receipt and quality control of delivered goods to project warehouse.
  • Processing appropriate supply chain documentation and updating stock cards to assure an accurate count of IRS commodities at the central warehouse.
  • Managing the project’s inventory control system during the IRS campaign, including storage, quality control, inventory record-keeping, and inventory reporting.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodities to all IRS campaign camp sites, to assure they have the necessary equipment to complete IRS.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise store keepers and operation site store rooms.
  • Assuring accurate and exact knowledge of IRS commodities at the central warehouse, and at each camp site store room at any given time.
  • Ensuring that at the end of the IRS campaign, the personal protective equipments (PPEs) and commodities are retrieved from the districts and are accurately recorded in the stock register.
  • In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Officer:
    • Ensuring that all health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations.
    • Ensuring the clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.
    • Complete on timely manner with high accuracy any others actvities assigned by the Operation manager or Chief of Party.

Preferred Qualifications

• • • High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Administration, or other relevant field with at least 2 years’ relevant experience (desireable).
    • Significant experience in supply chain management and the storage of health commodities.
    • Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
    • Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
    • Experience with international donor projects preferred.
    • English language fluency.

Minimum Qualifications

• • • (1) year of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

 

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

 

 

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Job brief

Goldtree Sierra Leone is a diversified and dynamic agriculture company based and headquartered at Daru. With 10,000 Organic RSPO Certified Palm Oil Farmers, and 8,000 ha of owned palm farms and forestry.

We operate all over Sierra Leone with growth and sustainability key to our strategic plan. We are focused on excellence in all we do.

We are looking for a graduate, with large company operations experience.

You will have cut your teeth working in complex environments and succeeded in managing a range of difficult projects. Who has worked in fast moving and complicated multidisciplinary environments. Capable of working to strict project deadlines, critical pathways, large teams and delivering results on time results driven, details and robust, you will complete tasks and have a positive solution led attitude.

You are a people person; you know how to get people to do what you need – caring and diligent -you will be expert at planning and arranging peoples key performance indicators and managing dashboards of data and information. You will be comfortable having many departmental managers’ report their data and information to you, which you will compile and report on.

You are data focused and have an eye for detail and reporting and recording information correctly.

You will have exceptional written and organisational skills, willing to work from Daru in a company house, and remotely as required, spending weekends as needed in Freetown if you live there- reporting to our board of directors and executive management team monthly.

There is optionality to grow with the business and move up the management ladder.

 

Operational Administration Manager Responsibilities

· Oversee cost-effective manufacturing operations for a range of irrigation and agricultural hardware products.

· Deliver to productivity targets within allocated budgets

· Liaise with suppliers, stakeholders, senior management, and contractors.

· Distribute responsibilities across departments, building efficiencies and utilising available manpower to improve results.

· Conduct workforce training and development.

· Supervise a range of skilled and unskilled workers.

· Ensure quality controls and equipment maintenance programs are enforced.

· Develop, implement, and enforce company OH&S standards in line with relevant legislation.

· Monitor and report on KPIs.

· Improve business processes You will need:

 

Operational Administration Manager Requirements

· Tertiary qualifications in management.

· At least 5 years’ working

experience

in

large company operations.

· Proven leadership skills.

· Experience in negotiation and building relationships with suppliers.

· Computer skills and reporting experience.

· Motivation to drive continuous improvement processes and ensure that capacity is maximized.

· Ability to manage a dynamic and changing workforce, as well as being able to work extremely well under pressure.

· Dedication to the details, from budget management to locating inefficiencies.

· A demonstrated commitment to OH&S compliance

 

What we offer?

You can look forward in diverse position in an ambitious fast growing and internationally oriented organization. Our work environment is focused on innovation and improvement. Goldtree offers this employment on permanent based with good benefits and career pathway for the right candidate.

 

Equal opportunity employer

Goldtree is an equal opportunity employer and will select the best candidate for the job without regard to gender or race. Qualified women and professionals from surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.

 

How to apply?

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role, please apply by sending us a short 60 second video, setting out why you want to work for us, and what you feel you can offer together with your resume to:

kevin@plantingnaturals.com

We will consider applicants who have successfully sent the above document latest from 3rd February 2022 to 17th February 2022.

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