MISSION:

The Field Coordinator will be expected to lead the operational aspects of the field base in Kabala including management, team coordination, relationship with local institutions and partners, logistics and security. The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at field level, and in the effective implementation of our projects.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The successful candidate will be based in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone.

ORGANIZATION CHART:

The successful candidate will report to the Country Coordinator and will work in coordination with the team in our base in Kabala. He/she will be the direct line manager for the Project Coordinator, Administrator and Logistics Officer.

FUNCTIONS:

Base Management and representation:

· Ensure adequate information flow within the different members of the team.

· Oversee the compliance of MdM protocols and procedures.

· In close coordination with the General Coordinator, s/he will promote good working relationships with our partners, local authorities and communities in the districts of Koinadugu and Falaba. Enhance a good and close relationship with all partners in the area.

· Participate and be part of the International Network

· Participate in the Steering Group of the International Network when required

Program management:

· Supervise and ensure good implementation of our programs in the Koinadugu and Falaba, regarding all its areas: technical, budgetary, logistical and administrative.

· Ensure integration of MdM approaches in our programs (Human Rights, Gender, and Antropological).

· Enhance and ensure team communication to implement projects efficiently.

· Keep a permanent dialogue with local authorities, key stakeholders, local NGOs and communities; actively participating and promoting meetings with them.

· Guarantee compliance of MdM policies and procedures, as well as donors’ regulations of all on going and new projects in the area.

· Ensure ongoing update and context analysis, including possible risks and emergencies.

· Monitor and update the needs of target population.

· Identify and formulate new proposals, including budgeting, with the local team and in coordination with the General Coordinator with the collaboration of local partners and target communities.

· Participate on the mission strategic development.

· Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to guarantee an effective plan of activities that allows proper and timely implementation of projects.

· Ongoing report to the Country Coordinator.

· Preparation of internal and external reports to be submitted on time to the Country Coordinator.

Operations/ Logistics/ Finance/ Administration

· Ensure proper implementation of logistics procedures, including MdM vehicles´ management and maintenance, as well as office safety and good maintenance.

· Ensure application of MdM procedures and donors’ regulations, so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

· Promote and support the staff to establish methodologies and tools to systematize work in the base.

· Budget control in coordination with the Admin Officer, the Logistics officer, and the Project Coordinator. Ensure financial needs are well planned according to activities workplan and base needs.

Human Resource Management

· Responsible to guarantee appropriate working conditions in the base.

· Ensure that the human resources needed for the mission and project implementation are adequate and available for a good performance and achievement of results and objectives committed.

· Ensure application of MdM HR management policies and procedures, as well as national regulations.

· Participate in the selection of the HR in the base and their integration in the team.

· Ensure adequate information and communication within the team, including familiarization with all policies and ensuring their implementation by the team.

· Reinforce local team’s capacities through close ongoing follow up and supervision, clarification of functions, performance reviews, identification of training needs and capacity building.

· With the Project Coordinator handle team conflict resolution.

Safety and Security Management

· Guarantee the team security and safety, in accordance with MDM security plan & rules.

· Ensure security guidelines are communicated and adhered to by the whole Kabala team.

· Support the Country Coorinator in the development of appropriate security guidelines, proactively networking and monitoring the security situation in the areas.

· Ensure timely and accurate security incident reports are sent to the Country Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Academic: University degree or diploma.

· Masters in: International Cooperation /Gender/ Public Health /Environmental health /Humanitarian Aid desirable.

REQUIREMENTS:

Language requirements: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Computer requirements: Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and internet.

EXPERIENCE:

· The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in coordination positions, including project planning and budgeting and proposals and report writing.

· Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators etc.).

· Experience managing staff.

· Previous work on international development in similar contexts, particularly in Africa, will be considered an asset.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

· Understanding and adherence to humanitarian and international development principles.

· Strong commitment with the values, principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo.

· Strict compliance with the organization protocols and procedures.

· Adaptability, cultural awareness and integration.

· Ability to work in challenging living conditions (isolated area).

· Proactive and capacity to take initiative.

· Ability to work under minimum supervision.

· Organizational rigor and skills.

· Networking skills

· Proven capacity for personnel leadership and management.

· Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing teams.

· Strong problem solving.

· Excellent reporting skills.

AVAILABILITY

Immediately: 4 months**

CONDITIONS:

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How to Apply

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Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international, non-profit organization, with 21 country offices worldwide. Created in 1915, HKI’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition through evidence-based programs. HKI opened in Sierra Leone in 2004 and currently receives funding from USAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF and others.

 

HKI’s portfolio of programs covers a diverse range of infectious disease control/elimination and nutrition programs that target vulnerable communities, households and family members. HKI is lead partner for the Ministry of Health, Sanitation integrated community-based program to control/eliminate onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and soil transmitted helminths through mass drug administration. Within its nutrition programs, HKI currently supports the government in its two programs; Six Monthly Contact Point and Orange Flesh Sweet Potato.

 

In line with our global mission, HKI’s main objective in Sierra Leone is to support the government to develop policies and programs that address mortality and morbidity associated with malnutrition; and morbidity and disability caused by neglected tropical diseases and to assist the country to achieve the Sustainable Development

 

Functional Relationships

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Human Resources and Administration Manager (HRAM) is responsible for all Helen Keller Int’l human resources, administrative and operations activities in the Sierra Leone office. He/she will ensure the enforcement of internal regulations, policies and procedures. He/she will supervise the HR, admin & operations team. He/she will advise and support project/program coordinators and managers to ensure that projects run smoothly. The HRAM works in close coordination with the Finance Manager and the program team. He/She will have a dotted line to the Regional HR Manager on all HR related issues and work closely with Global Operations and Procurement teams

 

General Administration:

• An efficient filing system for important office documents;

• Overseeing security guards’ performance and office access;

• Office and residence rental agreement renewals;

• Work permits, residential permits, visa renewals for international staff;

• Collect and prepare all necessary documentation for INGO registration and attestation;

• Coordinate the annual mandatory trainings for all staff.

• Responsible for all Administrative duties as assigned by supervisor;

• Support the DCD attend SLANGO and other NGO forum meetings whenever delegated;

• Responsible for international visitor’s visa processing, hotel booking and key security brief before arrival.

• Responsible for renewal of Visas and work permits for international staff.

 

Human Resources Management:

• Lead the HR function and advise the Deputy Country Director (DCD) and Country Director (CD) on all HR related issues.

• Develop and implement HR initiatives which are aligned with the overall business strategy of the Country Office in liaison with the Regional HR manager

• Nurture a positive and respectful work environment and culture.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process as per Helen Keller’s policy

• Support DCD and CD in conflict resolution.

• Oversee and support the Conversations to Connect performance management system to drive high performance.

• Support and guide staff annual performance conversation and planning map process;

• Assess training needs with supervisor and monitor trainings.

• Support staff development through tracking of staff training especially learning@hki

• Ensure Country Office is complaint with all local legal requirement fo Human Resources Management

• Coordinate staff welfare activities

• Support CO compensation analysis by collecting data for birches and follow up communications;

  
  
  
  

 

Payroll and Human Resources/Personnel Administration

• Prepare Payroll, NASSIT and NRA before submission to Finance for monthly report update;

• Follow up with all staff to ensure timely submission of Timesheet and prepare monthly reports on status;

• Advise on new SL Gazette updates for input into the HR manual

• Updating Personnel data for the annual and midyear budgets;

• Updating employee data for new and departing staff;

• Responsible for Annual severance computation and severance payments as per request;

• Homere software, staff details, leave balances and monthly report to Regional Office, monthly reports to finance ;

• Maintain staff leave tracker and accordingly advise all staff on pending leave days on  monthly basis using Homere report;

• Health insurance. ensuring new staff added and departing staff deleted from CIGNA and quarterly payments;

• Employee separation process, (checklist, interview, end of service benefits)

• Monthly review of NetSuite and follow up with HQ to ensure data is updated;

• Country Office Quarterly HR report to Regional office;

• Manage staff leave ensuring a leave plan is in place at the start of each calendar year Ensure all job description are kept in soft copy and hard copies in personnel files;

• Recruitment – adverts, coordination of shortlists, interviews, contracts and orientation;

• Maintain personnel files in accordance with Helen Keller HR filing guidelines;

• Track staff contract’s expiry and facilitate their renewal upon approval by the CD and submission of Performance Conversations and Planning Maps;

Procurement and Purchasing

• Oversee purchasing of all supplies and services including solicitation of quotations, preparing vendor selection sheets, local purchase orders and verifying deliveries, quality of goods and invoices.

• Updating of procurement register daily/ as an when requests are received and procurement processes are completed

• Play a major role in the process to contract vendors for a yearlong blanket contracts for routine supplies.

• Work closely with Projects/Programs to assist in the development of annual (or other) procurement plans. Consolidate and manage the country procurement plan and ensure implementation.

• Liaise with DCD for all Purchase Requests that contain a restricted or ineligible good/service by checking the USAID Restricted and Ineligible Goods.

• Ensure checks for Preventing Terrorist Funding for vendors using available search engines for vendors selected to supply goods/services are completed.

• Liaise with Internal Procurement Committee on all purchases per required threshold.

• Verify Withholding tax certificates from vendors before payment is made.

• Review Purchase Order log and ensure procurements are completed timely and according to established policy. Take steps to rectify challenges.

• Conduct procurement files review for all purchase documents for easy reference including copies of purchase request, quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices in the Procurement file.

• Maintain vendor prequalified list for Helen Keller use for goods/services (including office equipment, IT services, communications, courier, transport, guard services, hotel providers, etc.) through the use of Long term Agreements

• Process customs clearance for external purchases.

• Maintain an up-to-date procurement tracker for all goods and services to be procured.

 

Local Consultant Agreements

• Issue agreements in accordance with selected consultants done by recruiting staff and negotiate rates by the DCD for local consultants, according to established policy.

• Maintain consultant files and conduct files review for completeness.

• Ensure procurement process, payment, documentation is complete, deliverables accepted by project teams and procedures adhered to

General

• • Ensure that the Procurement Unit provides a Customer service / client-oriented service which is seen to add value to all Projects/Programs

  • Ensure actions are governed by the highest standards of personal and business conduct as stipulated in the Procurement Policy Guidelines. Be able to train other staff in proper procurement procedures to ensure compliance with established MSH and donor policies and procedures.

  • Contribute to maintaining teamwork, discipline, sound work relationships and productivity.

 

Qualifications

• At least Master’s in human resources management, business administration, logistics, or other relevant domains

• Minimum ten years’ experience in with stead progress in responsibilities and 3 years’ experience in a management position , preferably for an International NGO, in HR, admin and operations

• Knowledge of USAID Procurement Regulations

• Demonstrated experience in management and supervision of HR Admin & operations staff

• Highly computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word; PowerPoint; Outlook), and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables.

• Good knowledge of local laws and procedures for HR  Admin & operations

• Ability to:

  • perform duties that require close attention to detail;

  • prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion.

  • Maintain balance when under stress.

  • Work in a decentralized organizational structure with a highly collaborative approach.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Sierraleone.Recruitment@hki.org

noting the job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until 15th June 2021.

Please note that a copy of your application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk officer, Ministry of Labor, New England. A photocopy of a valid labor card should be attached to all applications

 

In the spirit of our namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above or Tel: +232 76 85 96 25.

HELEN KELLER INTL:

• DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, AND INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

• DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

• DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY.

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Job #: req12161

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Operations

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Freetown,Sierra Leone

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/15/2021 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The World Bank Group (WBG) Office in Freetown-Sierra Leone is responsible for overseeing the World Bank’s programs for both IBRD and IFC in the Country. The WBG Office houses about 45 World Bank and IFC staff including consultants who are responsible for maintaining a successful Bank relationship with our clients. The team works with integrity, dedication and strong team spirit to improve the well-being of the most disadvantaged and promote shared prosperity.

Duties and accountabilities

The Operations Officer will work in close collaboration with the Country Manger (CM) for Sierra Leone, the Operations Manager (OM), and the other members of the CMU management and country teams on all aspects of the Sierra Leone work program to ensure strategic focus, integration and consistency across and within the portfolio. More specifically (s)he will, under the overall supervision of the Country Manager:

• Analyze and monitor the delivery of AFMSL work program; and this will entail liaising with relevant members of AFCW1 management team, Global Practices (GPs), other Bank units and internal partners such as IFC, MIGA and IEG, as required.
• Take the lead on portfolio management, monitoring, analysis and problem resolution; this will include managing the periodic working sessions with Government technical teams and project coordination units, country portfolio performance reviews (CPPRs), regular analysis of operational performance, quality and trends.
• Provide problem solving advice to operations teams and interact with government counterparts to facilitate action needed to address challenges facing operations.
• Help foster teamwork and cross-sectoral cooperation on program preparation and implementation and contribute to country team meetings and activities.
• Play a key role in the formulation and implementation of the Sierra Leone Country Partnership Framework (including Performance/Completion and Learning Reviews – PLRs/CLRs),and assess sector and thematic issues in relationship with the broader country developments.
• Prepare briefing notes (e.g., for Spring and Annual Meetings, Sr. Management country visits, etc.) and other internal complex reports; and draft and review operational correspondence.
• Make substantive contributions to Sierra Leone country and sector strategies, lending and non-lending work programs.
• Monitor and interpret political, social and economic developments; develop and maintain understanding of country socioeconomic and political conditions.
• As necessary and subject to agreement with the Country Manager, assume a supervisory role of GA-GD staff (administrative and country services staff; ACS); this entails leadership in managing ACS work program and performance, ensuring delivery of high quality administrative and operational services, and providing mentoring and coaching as needed.

Selection Criteria

• Masters in a relevant field (Economics, Business Studies, Political Science, Finance, International Relations, or similar filed relevant to the Bank’s mission.)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Bank operational policies and business practices would be a plus.
• Proven ability to think strategically, and to apply this to the design and implementation of country assistance programs.
• Outstanding inter-personal skills with proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary country team, other groups throughout the Bank, and development partners.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills and drive for results, including ability to undertake diverse tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Political sensitivity and mature judgment; and ability to focus on the big picture, while not losing sight of details.
• Highly developed spoken and written communications skills; including the ability to draft concise briefs, reports and correspondence.
• Language proficiency in English (speak, read and write).

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Client Orientation: Builds linkages across boundaries for optimal performance
• Drive for Results: Facilitates and impacts results across units
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion: Leverages capabilities of others within and across boundaries
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication: Produces and disseminates knowledge products to create added value
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Provides leadership in analytical decision making across boundaries

Required Competencies

• Integrative Skills. Integrating divergent viewpoints of multiple external and internal stakeholders into a coherent project/program/strategy.
• Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement. An ability to independently coordinate and engage with stakeholders from various parts of WBG, including IFC and MIGA. Providing substantial inputs into and participating in the dialogue with external clients and stakeholders, including governments, NGOs and CSOs, and development partners.
• Strategy formulation and policy and program design. Proficiency in playing a leading role and making substantive contributions to the strategy formulation process and related strategic products.
• Project Design, Implementation, and Management. Proven skills to design and provide implementation support on projects.
• Portfolio Management and Results Monitoring and Evaluation. An ability to independently monitor portfolio and pipeline and provide signals to management when the program goes off track. Preparing and leading country/GP portfolio reviews. An ability to design and implement results frameworks; and to provide key inputs in business planning/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exercises.
• Team Leadership. Solid experience of being a team leader or core task team member on one or more strategic or operational tasks. Demonstrated talent in forming, leading and making changes to team composition and delivering tasks on budget and high quality.
• Knowledge of Bank instruments, policies, and procedures, and ability to proactively apply them is desirable.
• Knowledge of the country portfolio will be beneficial.

COS competencies – click here

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

Closing date: Tuesday, 15 June 2021

How to Apply

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Introduction

Marie Stopes International Reproductive Choices (MSIRC) 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 MSIRC 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 PSS, outreach, centres/clinics, and social marketing channels.
his function supports the District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) within the region in the delivery of Family Planning Services, SPAC and MPAC at the local health facilities. The are embedded within government run health facilities like District Hospitals to provide Clinical Services, highly practical training and supportive supervision in the facility and nearby health centres.

Working with the implementing partners, government, donors, advocacy networks, MDAs, MSSL QAMT Team, the function is responsible for the development and implementation of the MDT training and capacity strategy, ensuring that it is closely aligned to the MSI Partnership goals of maintaining and improving clinical quality across all service delivery channels.

With a broad oversight of all areas of service delivery, clinical governance and the global standards established by MSI, the function represents MSSL in all FP technical and operational working groups and in clinical and quality matters. It provides expert support to develop and maintain clinical capacity and quality in the form of client safety, service delivery excellence and the best client experience.

Job Functions: Client Services,Clinical,Counselling,Data Analysis,Health & Safety,Medical
Industries: Ngo / Non-Profit

Specification

Requirements
•Bachelor of Nursing with minimum of 3 years’ experience / Diploma in Clinical Medicine (CHO) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience / Midwifery with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (essential).
•Track record of high-performance rating by MSSL standards (evidenced by recent PRs, OGSMs)- essential
•Accredited Trainer of Trainers (essential).
•Additional assurance and/or training qualification (desirable).
•Active, practical, and up to date knowledge of all family planning methods and basic Obs/gynae (desirable).
•Good knowledge of the health sector in Sierra Leone an important advantage (desirable).
•Computer literate, proficient in MS Word, Power Point presentation and Excel (essential).
Job Closing Date 08/06/2021

 

How to Apply

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

 

 

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

1.) Supply Chain Assistant
2.) Senior M&E Manager

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

 

See  job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Supply Chain Assistant

 

OB OVERVIEW

The Supply chain Assistant (Inventory & Asset) is responsible for the efficient coordination, supervision and management of Inventory, Asset and Property Inventory for the IRC’s office in Bo. The position is also responsible for the maintenance and policy standarndation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supply chain Assistant (Inventory & Asset) is accountable for the implementation of IRC Assets, Inventory and Warehousing management policies and is responsible for following;

1. Materials Receiving and Dispatch

– Assist, manage and document materials receiving process (handling, storage)

– Inpspection of materials during dispatch and up to date documentation

– Communciate potential inventory shortages and provide update on stock level

– Implement GSC SOPs on inventory management.

– Assist and manage all Contribution In Kind (CIK) and Closed Grant Inventory

– Collaborate with Program in formation and completion of materials Distribution Plan

2. Warehouse Documentation

– Update stock cards, bin cards and inventory system regularly

– Implement standard warehouse documentation processes ie. Delievry Report, Waybills, Store Release, Bin Cards, Stock Cards.

– Ensure Warehouse Authorization Schedule is up to date and display

3. Warehouse Controls

– Participate and produce accurate report for Year End Counts exercise

– Fully participate in 20% inventory cycle count for all stock kept in the warheouse

– Conduct internal inventory checks and keep records of all records including cycle count

– Implement (FIFO, FEFO, LIFO) procedures for goods in the warehosue.

– Ensure Warehouse is restricted to visitors with appropriate signs display in strategic location

– Manage casual laborers in the warehouse

4. Warehouse Safety

– Implement and ensure clear safety procedures.

– Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment.

– Ensure warehouse is regualry fumigated against pest, rats, rodents etc.,

– Maintain and service fire extinguishers regualrly

5. Asset and Property

The Supply chain Assistant (Inventory & Asset) is accountable for the implementation of IRC Asset management policies, maintenance, tracking and donor specific regulations;

– Take the lead in Assets and property management

– Manage needs assessment and Donor requirements implementation and very fimialr with practices that are compliant with donor policies (ie. DFID,MOH, private donros etc.) and the Sierra Leonean Government regulations and legislation.

– Assist in developing assets running cost analysis and report accuracy

– Conduct periodic spot checks on asset movements and maintain a treacbel records of asset between Freetown Office and field sites.

– Ensuring that all assets are controlled and manage properly in accordance to donor-specific polices.

– The implementation and/or maintenance of standard IRC assets management policies and procedures.

– Update the Asset register, Asset inventory list and expendable store inventory list and produce monthly reports.

– Work closely with Supply Chain Coordinator for Asset disposal including donation, Auction, transfer etc..

– Dispose IRC asset as per Donor regulation and approval, with reference to the organization policy.

– Pull out updated asset list for end of grant report and develop assets running cost analysis

6. Reporting

The Supply Chain Assistant (Invenory & Asset) is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate and analytical report: – Monthly Warehouse/Inventory, and Asset/Property report to Sr. Supply Officer in Bo by 1st of every month.

Supply Chain Assistant Competency’s matrix: The Supply Chain Competency matrix is the primary supporting document to this job description and the Supply Chain Assistant (Invenory & Asset) must ensure that all tasks are preformed to standard.

Key Working Relationships: Position directly supervises: Nil.

Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Regular relationships with program staff, Operations and Freetown Supply Chain Staff.

External: Partners, Donors.

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Minimum Qualifications

Requirements: Education: College diploma or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field .

Work Experience: 2-3 years of work experience in supply chain operations (Asset, Warehousing & Inventory)

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: ® Good collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across cultures, organizational units and suppliers.

® God knowledge and understanding of practical Supply Chain procedures and maintaining supply pipelines in areas with weak infrastructure.

® Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

® Good computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases

® Willingness to participate and contribute as a team member, under challenging working and living conditions.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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2.) Senior M&E Manager

 

Job Description

BACKGROUND The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world. 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. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

SCOPE OF WORK IRC, along with its Consortium partners is implementing an FCDO funded health program – Saving Lives (Phase II) as the lead for the NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is October 2018 – September 2021 (with potential extension upto September 202

• . The IRC is recruiting for a Consortium Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager for the Saving Lives program who will support the Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator on program monitoring, evaluation and learning activities. The Consortium Senior M&E Manager will handle overall program data management – timely data collection, cleaning, visualization and analysis under the oversight of the Consortium MEL Coordinator. This position will be based in Freetown and will require frequent travel to all the 14 districts. This position is contingent on funding post September 2021.

Monitoring and Data Management · Ensure that the IRC’s global standards for measurement are implemented for improved program quality and use of data within the organization. · Provide support to the development of measurement, data management and reporting strategy that also include system development, data analysis and reporting of analyzed data for informed decision making. · Co-lead periodic Data Quality Assurance (DQA) visits and consolidate reports based on findings from the DQA visits. · Liaise with implementing partners and ensure monthly, quarterly and biannual data submissions; review the data for ensuring quality and reliability; provide feedback for corrective actions if needed. · Update mentorship and logframe indicator databases on time; support configuration and update the Power BI reports and dashboards. · Produce data reports and present to the CCU team and members of the Consortium MEL Technical Working Group (TWG).

Evaluation, Learning and Documentation · Provide support to the design and implementation of project review, evaluation and assessments, including developing data collection tools, recruitment and training of enumerators, setting up mobile devices and supervision of data collection, supporting data analysis, report writing and dissemination of findings. · Co-facilitate learning events such as the monthly Consortium MEL TWG meetings, field level DQA visit briefing/debriefing with partner field teams and CCU data review meetings; document and disseminate findings to key stakeholders. · Support the MEL Coordinator and the CCU team in analyzing, interpreting trends in monitoring data quality and documenting lessons learned.

Capacity Building · Provide training, technical assistance, and support ensuring that the program MEL framework and data collection tools are understood and being implemented effectively by field teams. · Participate in IRC Mobile Monitoring Community of Practice (CoP) and measurement CoP, etc. · Additional responsibilities as delegated by CCU MEL Coordinator and/or Senior Team Leader, CCU.

DURATION June 2021 – September 2021 (potential extension till September 202

Minimum Qualifications

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements;

• Diploma or higher in Social Sciences, Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or a relevant field.
• At least three years’ professional experience in an international NGO in similar role in a low resource setting.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logframes, and assessment/evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in database design and development of digital data collection tools.
• High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, CommCare, Kobo Toolbox and other visualization software.
• Attention to details, high-quality communication, analytical writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills#LI-GR2

How to Apply

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CRS is recruiting for position of Senior Operations Manager
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job description, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background
Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS/Sierra Leone currently implements projects in Education, Emergencies, Health and Urban Resilience sector area, including: the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education funded All Pikin for Learn (APfL) project, and is a co-principal recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant to the country. Other funding includes the EU-funded COVID response project, the Coca Cola-funded RAIN project, and the DFID-funded waste management project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities included establishing a Freetown Water Fund, supporting the Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration, and emergency response to COVID-19 funded by USG/OFDA. CRS Urban malaria research project anticipate that by incorporating malaria activities in the Transform Freetown Project, a more holistic and sustainable approach to improving the health and reducing malaria prevalence can be achieved.

 

Job Title: Senior Operations Manager
Department: Operations Unit
Reports To: Head of Operations
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 25% travel to Field locations

 

Job Summary:
You will manage following operational functions – Human Resources, Administration (Facilities, Properties/Assets, Travel), Fleet – in support of the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will also serve as Security Focal Point for CRS in Sierra Leone. You will promote stewardship of resources, help ensure principled compliance, proactively identify risk issues, and under supervision lead operational improvements.

 

Job Responsibilities:
Manage or coordinate assigned operations functions– systems, processes and staffing – that meet CRS’ standards, donor requirements, and local regulations and support high-quality programming. Collaborate with programming leads to ensure appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and proper stewardship of material sources.
Coordinate and monitor day-to-day operations to ensure support services are delivered with high-quality in an efficient manner. Identify and help address challenges that affect the proper stewardship and optimal utilization of program assets and resources (financial, human, and material). Proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful support of high-quality programming.
Provide guidance of internal processes for approving expenses, monitoring spending, and making budget adjustments in line with operational and programmatic needs and with donor requirements.
Contribute to effective staffing of CP needs and adherence to HR systems, policies and practices that support a high-performance culture, staff development and retention. Help assure quality personnel administration and a work environment that truly reflects the agency’s guiding principles.
Coordinate compliance with agency and donor requirements and local laws and regulations through periodic systems checks, review and assessment of operations policies and procedures. Coordinate response to issues that emerge from internal and external audits and provide guidance to implement improvements.
Help maintain the proper conditions for learning – a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Identify capacity strengthening needs and provide guidance for project teams and partners, which includes cross-departmental learning.
Serve as Security Focal Point: maintain security information, procedures and plans updated and ensure appropriate dissemination; provide orientation to CRS visitors and new staff on the security context and security rules.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or another relevant field. Masters preferred.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in finance, human resources, logistics, or administration officer/support level position with progressive responsibilities. Strong Admin & Human Resources management background preferred.
Management experience a plus. Experience with an NGO preferred.
Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and budget/expense analysis experience preferred. Knowledge of accounting software or similar financial reporting software a plus.
Knowledge of multiple public donors’ regulations, including USAID, a plus.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment a preferred.
Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Personal Skills
Good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Good relations management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable)

Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: Human Resources Manager, Admin Officers, Fleet Manager
Internal: Senior Management, Operations staff
External: Partners, vendors, donors, local government

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 4th June 2021.

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Overview

The Finance and Admin Associate will support Jhpsiego Sierra Leone team by performing critical financial and administrative tasks. The responsibilities include preparing payment requests, updating financial records and managing and routing invosices for approval and processing

Responsibilities

Finance

• Prepare project internal projections, and year end planning
• Following up with Sierra Leone staff and collect aging accounts receivables
• Ensure all financial transactions are adequately supported, properly approved, and adhere to USG cost principles before sending to Accounting Firm (BDO) for processing.
• Collect invoices from vendors/staff, prepare purchase orders, secure the necessary approvals and send to Accounting firm (BDO) for processing.
• Review the monthly transactions report submitted by BDO
• Keep files updated and in order.
• Scan documents, make xerox copies and file into appropriate storage.
• Consolidate and provide consolidated financial reports to Jhpiego’s headquarters in Baltimore and respond to all financial queries in a timely manner

Administration

• Ensure all procurements are in line with Jhpiego’s and donor procurement policies.
• Ensure documentation for the procurement of all goods and services are completed and available for smooth audit trail.
• Ensure all financial and administration processes run smoothly to support effective and efficient program implementation.
• Responsible for the accurate recording and maintenance of all Jhpiego Sierra Leone and donor assets.
• Provide and ensure that all logistics requirements are available program activities.

• Ensure that all shipments received in Sierra Leone are properly recorded in the inventory register within 48 hours of the receipt of the goods, and also ensure that appropriate program staff and the Country Program Manager are informed of the arrival of each shipment.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC, DFID, etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Financial and computer skills – working knowledge of database applications, word processing and Excel, as well as experience with accounting software
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy;
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

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One Girl is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance & Administration Officer
2.) LD Field Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance & Administration Officer

 

One Girl is on the hunt for two Finance & Administration Officers to play a key part in ensuring that One Girl’s programs are making the biggest and best impact they can in the lives of adolescent girls.

Each Finance & Administration Officer will be based in either Western Area or Tonkolili. In this role you will provide finance and administrative support to the Finance & Administration Manager, other team members, Clients and Stakeholders to effectively implement program activities.

Click the link to access the full Job Description and Apply:

https://onegirl. typeform.com/ to/nBmgXY8J

 

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s level degree in Finance and/or Business Administration.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Required knowledge and experience:
At least 3 years’ experience in Finance, HR, and Office Administration.
Experience in book-keeping and computerised accounting systems.
Experience in reporting to donors in an NGO environment.
Good understanding of the Local Laws of Sierra Leone related to tax, social security and insurance, etc.
Competencies:
Confidence in using Microsoft Office and preferably the G-Suite.
Understanding of youth and girl-led programming approaches.
Fluency in English and Krio and competency in another local language is a plus.
Understanding of and empathy with the values of One Girl.

TIME COMMITMENT AND SALARY
One Girl is recruiting for two full-time positions, one based in Tonkolili and the other in Freetown. Some travel within Sierra Leone is required.
Remuneration is based on experience and competencies in line with our standardised pay scale. Opportunities for growth available through proven success in the role.
Is this the role for you? Please fill in this online application form here (https://onegirl. typeform.com/to /nBmgXY8J) it will require you uploading a CV in PDF or Word format.
This position must be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be accepted until filled.
Please do not delay in submitting your application.
If you have any questions about this role please get in contact at:

info@onegirl.org.au.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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2.) LD Field Officer

 

One Girl is on the hunt for two Field Officers (FO) to play a key part in ensuring that One Girl’s programs are making the biggest and best impact they can in the lives of adolescent girls.

Each Field Officer is responsible for either Western Area or Tonkolili and will be based in the relevant region. The FO will ensure that all One Girl’s girls education focused programs are run effectively and efficiently. They will coordinate all program activities in their designated area of operation. Furthermore, through regular monitoring and collaboration with the focal teachers and One Girl team, they should ensure that girls are participating fully in the programs and achieving their full potential.

 

Click the link to access full Job  Description

https://onegirl. typeform.com/to/ nBmgXY8J

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Required knowledge and experience:
A minimum of three years’ experience within a non-profit at a community level.
A minimum of three years’ experience delivering, observing or supporting training. Experience in facilitating spaces for different audiences, including adolescents, using participatory methodologies.
Must have ability to and be willing to use a motorbike to travel to communities and implement project activities. Valid licence required.
Proven understanding of community-based fieldwork and activities. Competencies:
Experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to implement community based programs and activities.
Proven record of quality program delivery.
Confidence in using Microsoft Office and preferably the G-Suite.
Ability to identify and resolve problems and make appropriate recommendations.
Fluency in English and Krio and competency in another local language is a plus.
Understanding of youth and girl-led programming approaches. Understanding of and empathy with the values of One Girl.

 

TIME COMMITMENT AND SALARY
One Girl is recruiting for two full-time positions, one based in Yoni
Chiefdom, Tonkolili and the other in Freetown. Some travel within Sierra Leone is required.
Renumeration based on experience and competencies in line with our standardised pay scale. Opportunities for growth available through proven success in the role.
Is this the role for you? Please fill in this online application form here (https://onegirl. typeform.com/to /nBmgXY8J) it will require you uploading a CV in PDF or Word format.

This position must be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be accepted until filled.
Please do not delay in submitting your application.
If you have any questions about this role please get in contact at:

careers@onegirl.org.au.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

 

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 Responsibilities

 

• 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.

 

 

• For WV internal applicants only.
• Please submit your CV in English.

Purpose Of Position

The National Director (ND) will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision’s ministry in Sierra Leone.

In performing this role, the ND will be an effective leader locally, an effective member of the partnership and will model the organization’s principles of Twin Citizenship to ensure high ministry quality and overall organizational effectiveness. The ND as a leader will contribute to partnership life and unity, by acting as both a local and global representative of the organization.

The ND will lead the team to achieve the country’s strategy in alignment with Our Promise II for effective operations and participate in and implement directional shifts of the organization, such as the ensuring that Sierra Leone program has capacity to execute global strategy particularly the strategic agenda for fragile contexts and development and management of grants and PNS.

The ND will ensure the country’s operations and operating model maintain the Partnership’s focus on Child Well Being Objectives and Aspirations as they apply in that specific country context, maximizing the impact in the field while maintaining efficiency as wise steward of entrusted resources.

The ND will collaborate effectively with other partnership offices and divisions to achieve local and organizational goals especially focusing on external engagement and new resource mobilization.

Externally, the ND will foster collaboration with major donors, project partners, local government, Church representatives, faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations, serving according to given Power of Attorney. In doing so, the leader will maximize stewardship, effectiveness and efficiency of costs and operating models and will ensure risk management and mitigation, including security context.

The ND will model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships to be a fine exemplar of the organizations Christian faith. The ND will lead by example and provide spiritual guidance to staff on the Vision, Mission and WV Core Values.

The ND will ensure the implementation of a Faith & Development strategy and operations plan that is appropriate for country context. Ensure that the office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts. Participate and lead regular devotional meetings and provide spiritual nurture and care to the staff.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Sierra Leone team and assure new strategy implemented and aligned to Our Promise II.

Oversee the implementation of the new Strategy for Sierra Leone as well as COVID 19 Response plan.

Ensure WV Sierra Leone’s readiness to move forward with the CHOSEN model.

Ensure that WV Sierra Leone’s performance continues to improve (sponsorship, financial management, safeguarding, grant management, audit, risk management).

Resources Mobilization

• Increase external engagement with donors and ensure that WV Sierra Leone is well positioned to access and secure limited resources that are available from donors in the country.

Business Processes

• Ensure key business processes are reviewed and improved as needed.

Risk Management

• Ensure key risks identified have risk mitigation plans and are managed successfully.

Faith & Development

• Adhere strictly to the Witness for Jesus and new F&D partnership policies. Ensure that WV’s Christian identity is understood amongst staff and key stakeholders.

Deliver On Child Well-Being(CWB) Aspirations / Objectives And Targets

• Collaborate and build coalitions to catalyze movements for children’s well-being, locally and globally.
• Align and influence national strategic mandates and priorities with global priorities for child wellbeing.
• Champion increased and enriched connections between children, communities and supporters, for an increasingly vibrant, authentic and engaging experience among them.
• Lead champions for innovative approaches to organizational services, processes and systems.
• Be a credible advocate for children and champion efforts for child rights, mobilizing change at every level by lifting the voices of local children, youth and their communities.
• Ensure that the NO functions in a contextualized, complementary, sensitive and cohesive manner. The core values, principles of interdependence and twin citizenship enhance the relevance of WV ministry and its distinct contribution to national development as well as guide the contribution it makes to the Partnership.

Grow And Leverage Yield To Ministry

• Ensures systems are in place so that projects are managed on time and on budget in achieving the desired impact on CWB.
• Set up a structure and budget that supports the Ministry and is aligned with the strategy, while keeping adequate efficiency ratio to be competitive in the humanitarian industry.
• In dialogue with GC and Region provide support / leadership for development and execution of shared support services in specific areas of ministry and functions, based out of the country and serving the entire partnership or region.

Increase And Diversify Funding Portfolio

• Build and maintain sustainability through diversified revenue growth in alignment with agreed targets across the program in Sierra Leone.
• Provide leadership for Development of strategy for grants acquisition and management performance within NO, ensure that grants are strategically aligned to NO priorities and consider the competitive landscape.

Achieve Operational And Stewardship Excellence

• Lead the development and execution of the country strategy through programme approaches and operating plans with clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets.
• Ensure country strategy is aligned with Regional and WV global strategic priorities.
• Ensure organizational sustainability by ongoing predictive success planning (funding, Ministry, organizational development, leadership pipeline).
• Ensure that key Ministry and support functions are strategically aligned and appropriately included in the NO strategy.
• Ensure effective stewardship and accountability of WV resources, finances and people, consistent with performance standards established by the NO Board of Directors.
• Promote and model high level of transparency, integrity and zero tolerance to fraud.
• Have overall responsibility for assessment of risks and the development of risk management planning to mitigate risks to NO operations, staff, assets and programmes.
• Ensure organizational compliance to the “country” Government standards and laws for WV operations in the country.

Recruit, Motivate, Equip, Lead And Retain Capable Staff

• Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, and provide spiritual guidance to staff on the WV Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• Demonstrate Christ-centered servant leadership amongst WV staff and diverse partners.
• Demonstrate strong conviction and ability to work in ecumenical and inter-faith contexts.
• Inspire staff to support Christian identity, commitments and witness (including incarnational living).
• Build and promote culture that is sustainable for growth and high performance.
• Build sustainability through the growth and development of NO people and leadership capability.
• Lead in a way that facilitates a high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity; promotes a culture of learning and development, employee engagement, servant leadership and good stewardship of human capital in the
• office.
• Build organizational culture, which leverages respect, value and promotes gender, age and ethnic diversity as well as the WVI Core Competencies for Leaders and All staff.
• Contribute to the global pool of workforce of WV Partnership by sourcing, recruiting or building committed, competent talents from within the MRT Program.
• Provide level of organizational leadership that we enable a good transition into and implementation of the new management structure for Sierra Leone.

Twin Citizenship And Partnership & Advisory Counsel

• Act as a Twin Citizen ensuring that National Office participates in global processes and decisions and allocates resources and talent where most needed, Partnership wide.
• Contribute to the Partnership, understand its systems and priorities, act as a global leader and a Twin Citizen.
• Source best practices and strategic services available Partnership wide, be aware of, and apply relevant innovative approaches.
• Support the Advisory Counsel to fulfill all partnership governance policies and procedures.
• Assist the Chair of the local Advisory Counsel in running AC meetings, in selecting Board members, in keeping a goodnetwork of Christian contacts from which to draw future AC members.

• Promote social entrepreneurship by pursuing innovative solutions to social problems, acting boldly and proactively sourcing required resources and not constrained by resources currently in hand

Build proactive external relationship with local government leaders, donors, church leaders, private corporations for the following purposes:

• Social entrepreneurship.
• Advocacy agenda – promote policy change for improved child well-being.
• Donor relations for acquisition of resources and policy influence.
• Enable and support programs in the country by government agencies at all levels.
• Media relations; Ensure that WV and Child Well-Being agenda are promoted appropriately.

Represent /the office/ engage and build strategic alliances with the Government of /the country/, board, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental agencies, churches and media.

Strategically position WV as a credible and trustworthy national and global partner.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Master’s degree in development studies, management or social sciences or equivalent with 10 years’ experience in country level program management.
• At least 8 years’ experience overseeing a large Government grant, its acquisition and donor engagement.
• Experience in one of major Ministries (Relief, Development, Advocacy), close familiarity with other two.
• Knowledge of LEAP cycle and Transformational Development Indicators is preferred.
• Experience in fund raising in general and generating local revenue in particular, Advocacy and public relations and leading or working with advisory boards.
• Track records of strong people management (leadership) skills.
• Ability to manage a remote team.
• Ability to present persuasively to Senior Leadership Team, staff, donors, NGO’s, government officials, community leaders and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrating experience of living and working in fragile context (economic, social, weather, security, etc.
• Experience with Humanitarian industry and World vision will be preferred.
• Experience in combining slow and fast onset programs. Ability to juggle emergency response with long-term transformational development.
• Work experience in in West Africa is a must.
• Understanding of the socio-cultural religious context is a must as well as hostile environment security awareness.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English is a must.

Preferred

• Achieving quality results and service, practicing accountability and integrity, and communicating information effectively.
• Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly, understanding the humanitarian industry, understanding World Vision’s mission and operations, and practicing innovation and change.
• Building collaborative relationships, practicing gender and cultural diversity, and influencing individuals and groups.
• Supporting World Vision’s Christian identify and commitments, learning for growth and development, and maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness.

Work Environment/Travel

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Office based however some level of travel is expected within Sierra Leone and to other places. Some travel may be in remote location with minimal facilities.

How to Apply

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