Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: “Zero Hunger by 2030” – If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as: Country Director Sierra Leone *

in Freetown

The position is to be filled by November 1, 2021 with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Freetown, Sierra Leone.

As Country Director in Sierra Leone, you are responsible for managing the impact oriented Welthungerhilfe (WHH) country programme. In doing so you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards.

You will be the team leader of the national and international staff members. Furthermore, you are responsible for a sound financial management of the allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding. This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming, security management and human resources management.

Your responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the country strategy in Sierra Leone
• Representing Welthungerhilfe and coordinating programme activities with local decision-makers, partner organizations and other aid agencies and development organizations operating in the country
• Ensuring efficient and reliable structures and processes that reflect decentralization, and which allow to facilitate, coordinate and improve project implementation
• Ensuring proper planning of financial, asset and human resources as well as regular reporting to the Regional Directorate and the co-financiers
• Preparing planning documents for project follow-up phases and for new projects in the country
• Acquiring donor funds on location and international coordination with the Head Office
• Maintaining and expanding cooperation with national and international partners
• Taking responsibility for national and international project staff, and in particular responsibility for compliance with local security regulations

• Elaborating and ensuring a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of the country specific situation
• Observing, analyzing and reporting on relevant trends in the programme country and the neighboring areas

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field like international development, international management, rural development, agricultural sciences or a comparable level of qualification
• At least 10 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development cooperation, preferably in the region
• Sound experience in security/crisis management and working with partner organizations
• Relevant knowledge of German, European, American and UN donor environment
• Coordination and organisational skills – even under a high workload
• Excellent HR Management skills and ability to work in a multinational team
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility
• Excellent spoken and written English; proficiency in German language would be an advantage

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Job Description

Opportunity Summary

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded VectoLink Project. The VectorLink Project supports 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 across 17 African countries, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the comprehensive vector control entomological data. In 2021, PMI supported the first district-wide IRS campaign in line with the National Malaria Control Program Strategic Plan.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Sierra Leone Finance & Administration Director oversees and directs all aspects of administrative support for the Sierra Leone IRS program in country.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and annual workplans.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, and monthly cash fund’s request in close coordination with senior project staff.
• Prepare annual site office revenue projections and update budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis
• Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the IRS program.
• Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel.
• Supervise and coach the project Finance & Administration Manager, Accountant, Procurement Manager and other Administrative staff.
• Conduct a financial brown bag on a quarterly basis to build the financial capacity of technical and operations personnel on different financial topics including compliance, travel, budgeting, forecasting and procurement.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develop/recommend cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources.
• Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROV) to the headquarters office.
• Serve as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
• Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Develop and implement a payment system for seasonal spray operators and community mobilizers.
• Develop and implement systems to streamline financial practices and procedures.
• Inform and maintain project teams at Headquarters updated on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project
• Perform random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by operations team are always accurate and up to date.
• Oversee Human Resource activities affecting the project including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes affecting current and former site office personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (minimum), or a Masters Degree (desirable), in Business , Administration, or other relevant field.
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
• Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable.
• Fluency in English.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience

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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. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

About Us

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.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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REPORT TO: Senior HR Consultant

 

LOCATION: Craft HR, 60 Wellington Street, Off Pademba Road, Freetown

 

SALARY BAND: Competitive, excellent salary package on offer as per experience.

 

BRIEF JOB PURPOSE: To provide efficient administrative support to the Senior HR Consultant and HR Director, manage administrative and HR functions of the office and ensure staff are provided with key information on HR processes and procedures.

 

Key Result Areas

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities

HR

• Undertake duties supporting the recruitment and selection function including placing adverts; pre-employment checks; chasing references; arranging short-listing and interview packs; contacting candidates and managers; and any other associated duties.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team including word processing; distribution of information; organizing and taking minutes at meetings for the HR Director.
• Assist in the processing of employee data.
• Handle sensitive employee and company information, which requires that you maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Undertake administrative duties to support the HR Department in the delivery of a health and safety culture within the organization including the provision of statistical information; maintaining records on health and safety training undertaken.
• To file employee-related documents, provide answer to HR and Admin related questions, relay messages and distribute information to employees.
• Entering and updating employee information into company databases, and preparing employment packages.
• Assist in handling benefits information and processing termination paperwork.
• Assist Senior HR Consultant and HR Director with specified projects, such as planning company events, induction, recruitment processes, filing and storing incoming application etc.
• Tracking and updating all absences i.e. sick leave, unauthorized absence, leave absence etc.
• Assist to create forms, templates and other HR-related documents.
• Explain company policies and procedures to employees, may also perform payroll functions.
• Must treat all payroll, accounting and budget information on a confidential basis
• Handle essential recruitment tasks, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, calling candidates and scheduling interviews.
• Tracking and updating the absent monitory data.

 

Key Result Areas

Admin

• Provide both HR-specific and general administrative and secretarial support to the Company.
• Provide administration support to the Senior HR Consultant and Director.
• Provide direct support to Senior HR Consultant and HR Director by scheduling meetings and appointments, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Responsible for editing documents and presentations
• Responsible for processing the payment of invoices on a regular basis and maintaining records of expenditure.
• Weekly stationary inventory report.
• Prepare monthly report
• Other task assigned

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Minimum of One to Two years’ work experience in a position with similar responsibilities.
• Have strong computer and time management skills.
• A basic understanding of the HR role.
• A first degree or advance diploma certificate in related fields.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, perform multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
• Ability to motivate, develop and identify the best people for the job.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, consistent and well-organized.
• Self-motivator, determined and career driven.
• Fluency in English

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

To apply for this post, you can submit a hard copy of your Cover letter and CV at our offices

Craft HR

60 Upper Wellington Street

Freetown

Or send electronically to

Info@craft-hr.com

crafthr60@gmail.com

In your Cover Letter you should outline how your experience is relevant to the role and why you are interested in applying.

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The Role: Office Support Staff

Save the Children is an International organisation that has been implementing child-focused programmes in Sierra Leone since 1999. Our current portfo lio includes programmes in the sectors of health, education, protection, livelihoods, water/sanitation, and governance; all with a focus on improving the lives and situation of children in Sierra Leone. Our programme portfolio is covered by various donors ranging from governmental institutions to private donors, and is expected to grow in the next few years.

Save the Children International (SCI) is looking for energetic and hard-working woman and man to serve as Office Support Staff at the Kailahun Field Offices. If you have a passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application! Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior secondary school examination certificate

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS :

Essential

• Minimum 1year experience in similar position preferably with an NGO
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work long hours including early mornings and evenings,
• Maintaining confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work.
• Demonstrated professional approach such as honesty, trust and loyalty
• Proven skills in computer (windows, Word, Excel)
• Self – motivated with the ability to meet deadlines

• Practical problem-solving skills in a difficult environment
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment/ concept
• Flexible and easily adaptable to change
• Sensitive to issues affecting children
• Committed to SCI’s child protection policy

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing date: 23^rd August, 2021

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 realize 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

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

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.

• Candidates should apply through the link that will be provided by Careers.sl.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Location: Kailahun Town

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: Aug 23, 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Plan International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Operations Manager
2.) Commodities Manager – Team Leader

 

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation 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’s 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Operations Manager

 

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that sound accounting, financial management, internal control systems, and procedures are in place for the smooth running of Plan’s operations in Sierra Leone in the Integrated School Feeding programme implemented across 5 districts in Sierra Leone.

The role will ensure:

• That all financial reports are reviewed as accurate and consolidated in a timely manner in line with donor requirements
• That disbursement of all Plan funds is done in line with Plan procedures
• That all financial issues are dealt with as outlined in Plan procedures and controls, as well as international accounting standards, provisions, and regulations.

Significant time will be spent working to ensure financials are accurately reported internally and from partners. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Head of Operations of Plan International Sierra Leone to ensure the Integrated School Feeding programme fully complies with the law of the land in relation to taxation, employment, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Direct reports are (i) Grants and Finance Coordinator; (ii) Procurement Coordinator and (iii) District Logistics Coordinators and Administration Coordinator. Budget management and expenditure authorisation levels will be in line with Plan International Sierra Leone’s Delegation of Authority matrix.

Do you have what it takes?

Operations Manager must have Skills and knowledge to achieve following:

• Ability to adopt new software and financial management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Demonstrated decision making and risk management capabilities
• Problem solving skills
• Good team player
• Good negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Good accounting, analytical and judgment skills
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to facilitate participative processes

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Type of Role: 13 month Fixed term contract

Reports to: Team Leader

Grade: E

Closing Date:

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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2.) Commodities Manager – Team Leader

 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical and direct management of the school feeding programme and ensure all activities are done according to Plan’s laid down internal control systems and procedures as prescribed in the Plan’s Operations Manual and comply with the agreement between Plan International Sierra Leone and the Government of Sierra Leone for the smooth implementation of the school feeding programme.

To manage the receipt, storage, dispatch, distribution, monitoring, documentation, accounting, and reporting of commodities within the standards established by Plan International. To provide strategic direction and ensure proper coordination with all other departments.

Do you have what it takes?

• Ability to travel extensively, work in difficult situations, and manage a large, diverse portfolio of projects and activities
• Strong problem solving, logistical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of Sphere standards
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Able to keep the big picture in mind and work in detail
• Ability to work under pressure

• Planning and organisation skills
• Solutions orientated focused on program outcomes
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to develop mutual trusting relationships with complex partnerships that have excellent business outcomes
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working with colleagues from different cultures and various internal departments
• Good writing skills
• Ability to respond/manage multiple demands from various sites/department

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone – 50% travel in country required

Type of Role: 13 month FTC with possibility of extenstion

Reports to: Country Director

Grade: Competitive salary and package available

Closing Date: 24th August

1st round interview: 30th and 31st August

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Save the Children International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Officer – Generic
2.) Office Support Staff

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Officer – Generic

 

Note that all applicants should apply through the following links below (Taleo & Relief Web).

1. Taleo Link

APPLY

 

2. Relief web Link

APPLY

The Role: Project Officer – Generic

Save the Children (SCI) is seeking to recruit potential candidates to serve as Project Officers for its project’s implementation in Sierra Leone.  SCI seeks to establish a database of suitable candidates from all its four Operational areas, either for a new project starting up or replace a Project Officer that has left. Currently, its project sectors are health, education, child protection, livelihoods, governance, and WASH.  Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Project Officers would be responsible for direct implementation of project activities for a particular project as well as working in collaboration with local partners.  The postholder also be required to work in collaboration with local partners. all other staff and partners in the project, and with all other SCI departments and programmes, as well as external stakeholders in the particular district where they are posted.

FOR NATIONALS ONLY

QUALIFICATIONS:

Higher National Diploma with 3 years of experience or WASSCE with 4 years of experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience implementing projects or programmes or community development activities.

  • Good written and spoken English; including documentation and report-writing skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage positively with people at all levels.

  • Good training/facilitation skills.

  • Experience in working with NGOs, local Civil Society Organisations, etc.

  • Good skills in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.

• Experience in implementing community-based activities in urban or rural areas.  Experience in implementing programmes with or for children is an added advantage.

  • Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.

  • Experience developing activity budgets.

  • Willingness to promote gender equality and inclusion.

• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.

  • Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.

  • Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

 

 CONTRACT LENGTH: 4 Months

Closing Date:  23rd August, 2021

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 realize 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

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

 

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for the role.

• Candidates should apply through the link that will be provided by Careers.sl.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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2.) Office Support Staff

 

Note that all applicants should apply through the following links below (Taleo & Relief Web).

1. Taleo Link

APPLY

2. Relief web Link

APPLY

 

The Role: Office Support Staff

Save the Children is an International organisation that has been implementing child-focused programmes in Sierra Leone since 1999.  Our current portfolio includes programmes in the sectors of health, education, protection, livelihoods, water/sanitation, and governance; all with a focus on improving the lives and situation of children in Sierra Leone.  Our programme portfolio is covered by various donors ranging from governmental institutions to private donors, and is expected to grow in the next few years.

Save the Children International (SCI) is looking for energetic and hard-working woman and man to serve as Office Support Staff at the Kailahun Field Offices.  If you have a passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application!  Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior secondary school examination certificate

 

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

Essential

• Minimum 1year experience in similar position preferably with an NGO

• Effective communication (verbal and written) and ability to read and follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to work long hours including early mornings and evenings,

• Maintaining confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work.

• Demonstrated professional approach such as honesty, trust and loyalty

• Proven skills in computer (windows, Word, Excel)

• Self – motivated with the ability to meet deadlines

• Practical problem-solving skills in a difficult environment

• Ability to work in and promote a team environment/ concept

• Flexible and easily adaptable to change

• Sensitive to issues affecting children

• Committed to SCI’s child protection policy

 

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing date: 23rd August, 2021

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 realize 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

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

 

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.

• Candidates should apply through the link that will be provided by Careers.sl.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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Purposes

This position supports the Church’s mission to bring souls unto Christ, by performing wide range of diverse clerical and general support to seminary, institute administrators, instructors, students, and local church leaders that help carry out the objective of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion

Responsibilities

• The candidate shall provide clerical/administrative support to Seminary and Institute administrators, instructors, and local priesthood leaders
• Maintain computer databases
• Maintain and update local calendars
• Use computer software to perform data entry, student registration and generate reports; perform reception duties
• Maintain accurate student enrollment, attendance, and completion records
• The candidate shall also manage office operations including equipment function and maintenance, supplies, administration, and filling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, HND Secretaryship & Management or a related qualification
• A minimum of three or more years of clerical or secretarial experience
• Requires a keyboarding speed of at least 60 wpm
• Must be able to operate a personal computer and have knowledge of Microsoft office applications, knowledge of e-mail etc.
• Provide accuracy, maintain strict confidences, perform tasks in timely manner
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with priesthood leaders, parents, and students and other customers
• Must be a Temple worthy member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) is recruiting to fill the following positions;

1.) Senior National Society Development Officer
2.) Senior Operations Office

 

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year through its 192-member National Societies.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior National Society Development Officer

 

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Senior Operations Officer

 

Job Title: – Senior Operations Officer
No. of Post: – One (1)
Duration: 9 months
Duty Station: – Freetown

 

Job purpose
The Senior Operations Officer will ensure a symbiotic process of development for the National Society operations management, with the ultimate goal of increasing their readiness, management, governance, and sustainability, eventually building National Societies autonomy on the medium-term.
Thus, the Senior Operations Officer will be deployed to the field 100% of its time in support to National Societies, working on three main objectives:
Increasing preparedness for effective response (through PER or the Red Ready approach), working with NHQ and Branches to build response capacity prior to disasters, including contingency planning and EWS, forming Rapid Response Teams, Stock Prepositioning, and supply chains.
Supporting of timely and high-quality humanitarian response when a disaster strikes, ensuring sound operational management and coordination in the field.
Support and increase the capacity of National Societies in project/proposal writing and management, including diversifying the donor portfolio and sources of funding in liaison with the PRD department.
To safeguard quality support and proper follow up, the Senior Operations Officer will support up to a maximum of 3 National Societies within the same geographic area.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Support National Societies increase their Operations Management Capacity
Review of previous assessments, ongoing support, and definition of the “Scope of Work”
Training National Society DM/OPS staff in Operations Management following IFRC tools
Select branches for Disaster Management support, in collaboration with NS
Scale up Readiness of Supported National Societies
Define the scope and roll-out of “Red Ready”/Preparedness for Effective Response priorities in collaboration with RC/RC in country
Support the set-up and training of Rapid Response Teams at NHQ and selected branches.
Timely and High-Quality Humanitarian Response
Train DM/OPS staff at NHQ in program management, with adequate tools, and build the relation with PMER teams for proper accountability.
Support the National Society in operations fundraising (international and domestic)
Increase in communications and marketing of operations, reassuring donors and the public of their investment
Representational Responsibility
Be able to write and speak French fluently

Position Requirements
Education
Required
Preferred

•  Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant field
• Bilingual candidate (French & English) Portuguese an added advantage
• ERU, Ops Management, CAP, FACT, RDRT/RIT, IMPACT training or equivalent knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of project management
• Federation Team Leader Training

Experience

Required
Preferred

Minimum 5 years’ experience in disaster management, including field

experience and managing staff

Experience managing and supporting staff

Application should be sent with the following documents
Application letter
An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
5C Cantonment Road
Off Kingharman Road
For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.
Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on 6th August 2021.

Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.

 

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2.) Senior Operations Office

 

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Senior National Society Development /Organisational Development Officer (NSD/OD)

Job Title: – Senior National Society Development Officer
No. of Post: – One (1)
Duration: 9 months

The Sierra Leone Cluster Office has a strong ambition to support the Red Cross-National Societies (NSs’) in performing their auxiliary role effectively and becoming leading national humanitarian organization in their countries, resulting to becoming the partner of choice by other international bodies as well as local bodies. The Senior NSD/OD Officer will support and contribute to implementing the Building Strong National Societies goals of strategy 2030 by maintaining and strengthening IFRC knowledge and systems to facilitate high quality National Society development support. The support to other NSs within the Cluster will be given in consultation and guidance from the Cluster NSD/OD Delegate.

Duty Station: – Freetown
Job purpose
Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with travels within the country and other NSs within the Cluster; the senior NSD/OD Officer in ensuring high quality NSD/OD support will: –
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two – way communication with the colleagues managing National Societies/organisational development and the movement partners operating in Sierra Leone and other NSs within the cluster.
Work with NSs colleagues and movement partners individually and collectively to ensure a coherent NS development offer in line with the 2013 NS development Framework.
Be focal point for National Society statutes revision process, liaising with the Joint Statutes Commission as appropriate in the National Societies and for the Capacity Building Funds (seed grant, CBF, Empress Shoken, NSIA, DREF, EPOA etc) from IFRC, liaising with the cluster office team as appropriate.
Be country focal point for leadership development initiatives, liaising with the Cluster NSD delegate as appropriate. Be the Country focal point for Youth & Volunteer management and development in liaison with Cluster and Regional office.
Work with IFRC functional departments to ensure high quality support to National Societies.
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two-way communication with other Cluster Office colleagues overseeing functional programmatic support to two National Societies.

Support other Movement actors and other interested actors to ensure high quality NSD/OD support to the National Society.
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two-way communication with other Movement actors/partners (ICRC & PNSs in country) overseeing programmatic and functional support.
Maintain, develop, and share relevant learning related to National Society development
Maintain up to date personal expertise in at least three specialist areas (legal frameworks, resource mobilization, volunteer management, youth development, sustainability of NSs`, gender and diversity, branch development, governance, and leadership. etc.) of National Society development.
Assure quality of new IFRC and other tools, and their alignment with the 2013 National Society Development Framework
Provide surge OD expertise to support field colleagues when required.
In coordination with Cluster and Country colleagues, be available to carry out missions to other NSs to support / complement Cluster and Regional strategies
Contribute to an effective, high quality global NS development team:
Be accountable to your team manager by providing progress reports on results against objectives, and risk analysis.
Foster a supportive and mutually respectful environment with colleagues in the Secretariat, Regions and National Societies.
Representational responsibilities
Represent the Country office in high level meetings in the absence of the Cluster NSD Delegate
Take on additional tasks as required by the Cluster NSD Delegate (Coordination, following up on SMCC, Office management)
Support in resource Mobilization for the NSs and IFRC Country Cluster office
Be the focal person for NSD in the Sierra Leone Country office.
Be able to write and speak French fluently.

Position Requirements
Education
Required
Preferred

A Relevant University degree
X
Experience
Required
Preferred

Bilingual candidate (French & English) Portuguese an added advantage

X

5 years of experience in organisational development/international development/Red Cross movement.
X
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
X
Knowledge and Skills
Required
Preferred

Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets etc.)
X
Able to work with due sensitivity in a multi-cultural environment and virtual or/and dispersed teams
X

Able to build partnerships and network effectively and to influence and inspire others including the membership, governments, other agencies, and own peers, staff, and partners
X

Application should be sent with the following documents
Application letter
An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
5C Cantonment Road
Off Kingharman Road
For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.
Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on Friday 6th August 2021.

Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.