Job Vacancies at CARE – 4 Positions

CARE Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY AND LEARNING
2.) TECHNICAL ADVISOR, RENEWABLE ENERGY
3.) MANAGER, GRANTS CONTRACTS AND BUDGET
4.) MANAGER, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY AND LEARNING

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Employed Locally

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local contract and is not open to international applicants

Manager: Agriculture, Markets & Livelihoods Director/Project Director





CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe. In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Advisor – Partnerships, Communications, Advocacy & Learning. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral to support the Country Office programs to identify and establish strategic partnerships, including representing CARE to donors, government and other actors to make CARE a partner of choice; undertake evidence-based advocacy and across the organization, in-country, within the region and globally as well as with external partners; work directly with field teams to document and share the learning from project and articulate advocacy and (iv) seek partnerships, document evidence from the SHE project implementation and renewable energy sector to engage with stakeholders on national and regional.

Responsibilities

  • Partnerships and Strategic Direction (30%): Monitor and keep informed on key Sierra Leone development and humanitarian context, policy, political environment, social developments, and dynamics relevant to CARE’s Vision 2030 and (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engage in extensive networking and raise the profile of CARE Sierra Leone to key partners, by highlighting CARE’s contribution to national priorities and alignment of government and donor strategies
  • Learning and Advocacy (40%): Support CARE’s systems and procedures, to ensure informed analysis is used to shape positions, written documents, talking points, briefs, that target both internal and external audiences. Work with partners to share emerging evidence from the implementation of the SHE projects to encourage policy makers and government to take the needs of women-led energy enabled enterprises into account in current and future policies and practices. Identify relevant channels and platforms for updated CO information and oversee and regularly manage these
  • Communication (30%): Work closely and maintain constant communications and coordination with CARE Member Partners, West Africa Regional Management Unit (WARMU) and regional advocacy focal persons to ensure colleagues are regularly updated on context and to facilitate learning. Oversee maintenance of, and updates to CARE Sierra Leone’s website and social media channels, ensuring continued growth in terms of audience reach. Support the programs team to ensure that all contractual communications deliverables for donors are on time and of high quality, ensuring a clear process relating to content generation and dissemination
  • Staff and Talent management: Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.





Qualifications

  • Possess Communication and Advocacy skills. Have an advanced degree in communications, international development or related field, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical communications, advocacy and learning experience in relation to the job.
  • Bring with you 3 – 5 years of experience as a Communications, Advocacy and Learning Advisor or similar experiences and thorough knowledge of work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management, including strong report writing and editing skills.
  • Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story.
  • Be agile and adaptable. Quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
  • Be a problem solver and critical thinker. Be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analysis and reporting skills
  • Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
  • Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org.

How to Apply

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

 

 




2.) TECHNICAL ADVISOR, RENEWABLE ENERGY

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVED

Expected Travel : up to 50% Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

Location: CARE Sierra Leone

Reporting To: Director – Agriculture, Markets and Livelihoods/Director – SHE Project

  • Please note that this role is open to Sierra Leone Nationals and residents only

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

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

The development of renewable energy and mini grids in Sierra Leone (SL), offers growth and development opportunities for Sierra Leonean women. Recent donor investments in the mini-grid sector, as well as Sub-regional (ECOWAS) and Government of Sierra Leone’s (GoSL) commitment to renewable energy represent an unprecedented opportunity for rural women entrepreneurs to benefit from off-grid power. \

CARE Sierra Leone has been awarded a grant by the Rockefeller Foundation to implement the Solar Harnessed Entrepreneurs (SHE) project to support women entrepreneurs and as a solution to the significant divide in productive use of energy (PUE) between men and women. CARE will bolster opportunities for women by addressing underlying challenges such as access to assets, finance, markets, infrastructure, skills and gender and social norms and strengthen their networks and linkages to productive resources. We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a strong technical and talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy. Reporting to the Project Director for Agriculture, Markets and Livelihoods you will lead CARE’s collaboration with mini-grid operators, and other key energy partners and government and will work closely with field operation teams and Project Manager to ensure quality implementation of project activities.





Responsibilities

  • Project Design and Planning, Implementation and Monitoring: Act as lead technical advisor on energy issues, contributing to the identification of partners, issues for research and policy development and providing inputs to strategic documents and processes.
  • Technical Support to Field Teams: Provide leadership to project implementation and support field staff and partner in implementing activities while maintaining regular communication with field teams. Ensure that CARE’s work in the field, along with other networks and partners contribute to quality implementation, advocacy, and sustainability of programmatic impacts.
  • Monitoring Network and Learning: Facilitate platforms for learning and sharing from SHE programs such as Learning and Practice Alliances and WebEx’s to promote cross learning and generate evidence for Advocacy. Contribute to and supervise monitoring, evaluation, learning processes, including timely reporting and documentation of project processes.
  • Coordinate strategic partnership and institutional capacity: Support Project Director with updates and relevant data to liaise with government to identify issues requiring attention by development agencies and ensure alignment with national priorities. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with development partners, donors, the private sector, and civil society to address emerging issues and increase the use of renewable energy for production, especially for women.

Qualifications

  • Possess experience and education in renewable energy modeling.
  • Have a bachelors’ degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Environment, Economics, and related field with relevant experience
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience at national level in programming, research and policy-level analysis and provision of technical support to field teams.
  • Have experience in Sierra Leone and/or within the West Africa region
  • Have the communication, and negotiating skills needed to manage international donor funded projects, donor partners and stakeholders
  • Initiate and develop partnerships with renewable energy actors/ stakeholders in Sierra Leone and possess the ability to maintain these partnerships
  • Be strategic, agile, and adaptable
  • Can quickly learn CARE systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
  • Possess a strong knowledge of renewable energy, access concepts and/or issues with the ability to strategically apply practical solutions
  • Understand Gender Dynamics
  • You must have a deep understanding of gender dynamics in Sierra Leone and how energy context
  • Be a leader with influence
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player. Know your systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 




3.) MANAGER, GRANTS CONTRACTS AND BUDGET

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Not Applicable Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Paid Locally

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local posting and is not open to international applications

Manager: Director of Finance

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

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

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will be integral in the Selection & Due Diligence, Contracting, Implementation & Monitoring and Close-Out of all partnership agreements entered into by CARE with our Partners, ensuring maximum compliance by Partners and complying with all donor policies, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Grants and Contracts Management (25%): Responsible for the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
  • Management of Sub-Awards (35%): Lead in the management of all sub-awards in the Country Office and ensure maximum compliance and alignment with CARE’s programming principles, policies and all applicable donor laws, rules and regulations by local implementation Partners.
  • Financial Reporting and Quality Review (15%): Lead the preparation of all financial reports for all Restricted Awards in the Country Office
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Contribution to Proposal Development (15%): Support the development of budget guidelines and lead the preparation of budgets for new proposal and annual operating budgets for all restricted Awards.
  • Staff and Talent management (10%): Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.





Qualifications

  • Possess Financial and Accounting skills. You must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a professional accounting qualification such as CAT or TDA, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical accounting/finance experience in relation to the job, bringing with you 4 – 7 years of experience as a Grants, Contracts and Budgets Manager or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures, with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.
  • Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
  • Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
  • Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analysi and reporting skills
  • Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
  • Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

To apply please apply directly to the link or you may send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 




4.) MANAGER, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local role and only Residents and Citizens of Sierra Leone will be considered.

Manager: Project Director

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

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

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Health and Nutrition Project Manager. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral in providing direction for the field health staff and partners, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and documentation in the health and nutrition projects.

Responsibilities

  • Project field operations and management (60%): Lead health and nutrition project field operations through planning and execution in collaboration with relevant sector and team leads. Lead programmatic and provide technical guidance to project officers, District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and IPs on the implementation of health and nutrition sector activities at district and community level.
  • Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and documentation (15%): Monitor health stocks within intervention zone of infection prevention control medical equipment and supplies, and FP commodities for improvement of safe delivery; Monitor partners’ activities at district and community levels and ensure compliance to health and nutrition project deliverables.
  • Representation, coordination, and networking (15%): Collaborate and coordinate with DHMTs to ensure the prevention, response, investigation and reporting of any disease outbreak and other salient health issues/hazards in the district in a timely and coordinated manner. Serve as champion in promoting CARE’s health and nutrition program at field level; and Strengthen partnership networks at district and community levels with relevant organizations and government authorities e.g., NNGOs, INGOs, DHMT etc.
  • Leadership and Staff Development (10%): Support monitoring of staff and partners’ compliance to safeguarding principles on protection against sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at district and community levels while adopting CARE’s Annual Performance processes and guidelines. Support recruitment of health and nutrition project staff as needed.





Qualifications

  • Possess Health and Nutrition skills. have a bachelors’ degree in Public Health. A Master’s is desirable, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical public health and nutrition experience in relation to the job, bringing with you a minimum of years of experience as a Public Health and Nutrition Manager or similar experiences with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.
  • Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Coordinate health and nutrition assessments of existing and new project areas in collaboration with the project director and MEAL manager. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
  • Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
  • Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills
  • Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
  • Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 





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Urgent Recruitment at Global Entertainment Limited – Product Manager

General job description:

  • Is directly responsible to the COO
  • Reports directly to the COO
  • Enforces decisions and effective realization of the CEO’s resolutions in relation to the company business operations and product management, with the consent of the COO
  • Has an executive competence in all product management operations only for his/her assigned product
  • Has no job positions under his/her direct subordination but works in cooperation with 1. Head of Contact Center and 2. Sales Area Manager(s)

 

Particular duties and responsibilities:

  • Formulates and presents the marketing strategy for his/her assigned product (game)
  • Creates operational media plans in writing on a quarterly and annual basis and sets merchandising standards for his/her assigned product
  • Proposes and analyzes the improvement of presence and better visibility of his/her assigned product on the market, including social media
  • Supervises realization of particular media plans for his/her assigned product and all relevant expenses and incomes related to that product
  • Is present in the office when the higher-tier winners of his/her assigned product claim their prizes in order to do interviews and testimonials
  • Co-operates with external marketing agencies on achieving the company’s business goals and targets
  • Co-operates with television and radio production in case his/her product is suitable for these media
  • Exercises his/her activities so that preserves company’s assets from damage, destruction or theft
  • Executes all other tasks and request set out by the CEO, regardless of whether such tasks and requests are listed in this job description or not

 

Interested Applicants can express their interest by sending their C.V and supporting documents to:

recruitment@careers.sl

with the subject ‘’Application for Product Manager’’.

Deadline for Applications is 5pm on Thursday 9th December 2021. Application received after the deadline might not be eligible for consideration.

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.

Job Vacancies at A Reputable Financial Institution – 6 Positions

Reputable Financial Institution (SL) Ltd is recruiting for suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant positions below:

1.) Divisional Head – Retail Banking
2.) Divisional Head – Risk Management
3.) Group Heads – Commercial Banking
4.) Group Head – Corporate Banking
5.) Group Head – Retail Banking
6.) Relationship Managers – Marketing Role

 

Introduction

Reputable Financial Institution (Sierra Leone) is a leading Financial Institution in Sierra Leone operating across the country with over fifteen branches nation-wide.

This Reputable Financial Institution has been operating in Sierra Leone for over 20 years and is a major player in the Financial Services industry and banker to key segments of the economy which include the large corporates, commercial, retail and public sectors.

This Reputable Financial Institution remains the epitome of success with an unrivalled team of professionals dedicated to delivering the utmost in customer service and are synonymous with innovation, building excellence and superior financial performance; and creating role models for society through continuous training and exposure to international best practice

 





See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Divisional Head – Retail Banking

 

Direct Report:The Managing Director

Divisional Functions:

  • Ensure effective supervision of all Groups in the Division towards the ultimate delivery of the Division’s financial and non-financial targets of account acquisition, deposit mobilization, retail loans processing, managing quality assets, excellent customer service and growing PBT in line with set target

Summary of Role:

  • Ensure overall supervision of the Groups within the Division and attainment of targets
  • Build a highly motivated and competent workforce
  • Ensure excellent customer service ethics are entrenched within the Division
  • Develop strategies to continuously grow the business
  • Create relevant products to meet the needs of customers and the business at large
  • Continue to initiate process review and re-engineering to support retail business growth

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree

Minimum Experience: Has a minimum of 8 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 5 years at management level

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership skills
  • People management skills
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Marketing and selling skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Credit analysis skills
  • Customer service skills

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

 




2.) Divisional Head – Risk Management

 

Direct Report:The Managing Director

Divisional Functions:

  • Management of the bank’s financial and strategic planning system for effective monitoring and control.
  • Ensure provision of relevant financial information and intelligence report for management decision making.

Regular/Routine:

  • Monitor and control the level of risk exposure of the bank to ensure quality risk assets and minimal loan loss provision.
  • Provide quality reports bank-wide to ensure adequate provision for all risks.
  • Provide risk and profitability reports as input for new products development.
  • Review overdrawn account balances and exceptional reports with a view of controlling the banks exposures to various industries.
  • Develop policies for credit controls by keeping abreast with various changes and regulations that impact on the function.
  • Develop Unit Heads and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and tactical management skills.
  • Review operational reports prepared by the Unit Head in the group and take any action deem necessary.
  • Review and agree short-term action plans of each unit with the Unit Heads.
  • Ensure that work guides and references pertaining to operation functions of the group comply with the requirements of relevant statutory and regulatory authorities.
  • Take necessary and prompt corrective actions to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the group.
  • Submit monthly report on the group’s operation to the Managing Director and initiate or recommend remedial actions to correct deviations from plan.
  • Ensure that subordinates attend suitable training courses for their development.
  • Evaluate operational performance and facilities of the group to ensure that it meets best standard of professionalism and quality.
  • Review existing controls for effectiveness and adequacy.
  • Attend various meetings such as Management Group Head Budget Committee, Credit Committee, Criticised Assets Committee and others; act as Secretary specifically for the Criticised Assets Committee meeting.
  • Review and recommend position limits for the bank.
  • Review bank’s Credit Policy Guide and make recommendations on development of policies and procedures/programmes.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Finance or related field and ACCA or the Institute of Risk Management and a master’s degree.

Formal Training in Risk Management, Quality Management, Financial Management, Banking Operations and Process Re-engineering will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 5 years at management level.




Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership and People Management Skills
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Credit Analysis
  • Technical Skills
  • Coaching and Mentoring skills
  • Business Development skills

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

 




3.) Group Heads – Commercial Banking

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

Group Functions:

Provide the leadership and direction required to develop and manage customer relationships in delineated targeted industry/location segment(s) while ensuring the provision of excellent financial products and services that add value to the customer minimising cost and risk to the bank.

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.
  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.
  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.
  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.
  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.
  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.
  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.
  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.
  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.
  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.
  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.
  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.
  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.
  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.
  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).
  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.
  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.
  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.
  • Liaise with other Groups within the institution to ensure that customers’ requests are provided as at when due.

Periodic:

  • Submit periodic reports on the Group activities to the Divisional Head and intimate or recommend remedial plans to correct deviations from plan.
  • Prepare and present the Group Monthly Profitability Report to the Institution.
  • Appraise and supervise Account Officer(s).
  • Convene and direct meetings with Account Officers to review activities of the Group.




SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Good report writing and presentation skills

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

 




4.) Group Head – Corporate Banking

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

Group Functions:

Provide the leadership and direction required to develop and manage customer relationships in delineated targeted industry/location segment(s) while ensuring the provision of excellent financial products and services that add value to the customer minimising cost and risk to the bank.

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.
  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.
  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.
  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.
  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.
  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.
  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.
  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.
  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.
  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.
  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.
  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.
  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.
  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.
  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).
  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.
  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.
  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.
  • Liaise with other Groups within the institution to ensure that customers’ requests are provided as at when



    due.

Periodic:

  • Submit periodic reports on the Group activities to the Divisional Head and intimate or recommend remedial plans to correct deviations from plan.
  • Prepare and present the Group Monthly Profitability Report to the Institution.
  • Appraise and supervise Account Officer(s).
  • Convene and direct meetings with Account Officers to review activities of the Group.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Good report writing and presentation skills

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

 




5.) Group Head – Retail Banking

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

Group Functions:

  • Ensure effective supervision of  the Group towards the ultimate delivery of the Group’s financial and non-financial targets of account acquisition, deposit mobilization, retail loans processing, managing quality assets, excellent customer service and growing PBT in line with set target

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.
  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.
  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.
  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.
  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.
  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.
  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.
  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.
  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.
  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.
  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.
  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).
  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.
  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.
  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.
  • Liaise with other Groups within the institution to ensure that customers’ requests are provided as at when due.




Periodic:

  • Submit periodic reports on the Group activities to the Divisional Head and intimate or recommend remedial plans to correct deviations from plan.
  • Prepare and present the Group Monthly Profitability Report to the Institution.
  • Appraise and supervise Account Officer(s).
  • Convene and direct meetings with Account Officers to review activities of the Group.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Good report writing and presentation skills

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

 




6.) Relationship Managers – Marketing Role

 

Direct Report:The Group Head

Job Functions:

  • Supervise and monitor the development of potential and existing business relationships with customers in the Country.
  • To also ensure the provision of excellent financial products and services that adds value to the bank; whilst ensuring that the bank is adequately secured.

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.
  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.
  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution
  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.
  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.
  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.
  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.
  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.
  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.
  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.
  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.
  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.
  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.
  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.
  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).
  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.
  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.
  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.
  • Liaise with other Groups within the institution to ensure that customers’ requests are provided as at when due.

Periodic:

  • Submit periodic reports on the Group activities to the Divisional Head and intimate or recommend remedial plans to correct deviations from plan.
  • Prepare and present the Group Monthly Profitability Report to the Institution.
  • Appraise and supervised Account Officer(s).
  • Convene and direct meetings with Account Officers to review activities of the Group.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

Minimum Experience: Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Good report writing and presentation skills.

TO APPLY:

Complete the application form on www.jobsearchsl.com/vacancies and submit with relevant certificates, by Friday 17th December 2021. Only candidates who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited for a face-to-face interview.





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Job Vacancy at Marie Stopes – Sales & Marketing Manager

Job title

Sales & Marketing Manager

Reporting to

CMD Director

Location

Support Office-Freetown

No. direct reports

1





Please click link to Apply: SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

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Marie Stopes Sierra Leone

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has over 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 35 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP)and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its Outreach, Centres/Clinics, and Social Marketing channels.

The Function & Role

The MSSL Sales & Marketing team is responsible for creating a unified and seamless experience for clients to interact with the MSSL brand and services, blending all aspects of commercial sales and marketing including social marketing, service marketing, advertising, sales promotion, commercial sales, direct marketing, call centres, social media, and advocacy. The team ensures that all forms of commercial sales and marketing are carefully linked together across all service delivery and marketing channels.

The team ensures that MSSL is continually driving towards program sustainability and increased uptake and sales of FP and SRH services. MSSL uses social marketing to ensure that people have an option to buy high-quality, affordable contraceptive products in the private sector. The team contributes to furthering MSI’s mission: Children by Choice not Chance by bringing modern business approaches to MSSL’s commercial sales and marketing strategy to move the organisation towards surplus generation, financial sustainability, high productivity, and growth by bringing FP methods closer to the client.





The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for generating consumer demand for MSSL’s products and services and for ensuring that those services are as widely available as possible in his assigned territory within Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect and market MSSL products and services by training healthcare professionals such as Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses / Midwives on the ways and manner that the MSSL products are to be used.

Pay regular visits and make calls to existing and prospective customers with a view to maintaining / establishing good relationships with them to improve sales / use of organisational products.

Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.

Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.

Identify customer needs and proactively seek to address them.

Assist with developing and implementing efficient and effective customer service strategies.

Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information on them.

Attend trainings to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills to get better on the job.

Adhere to health and safety policies, and other requirements relating to care of equipment / machines in his / her care.

Development of strategic market planning analysis by identifying foreseeable threats, opportunities, competitors, product positioning, segmentation, for new life-style products business.

Preparation of detailed social marketing promotional and campaign materials for current and new products with contents and designs





Analysis and identification of key targets from a range of potential target groupings

Conduct consumer-centric activities with agreed target groups that result in them using MSSL lifestyle products

Reporting on impact of marketing activities in relation to projected targets for each year.

Conduct quick landscaping of competitors and products and core clients or users of the products.

Develop effective strategy to position MSSL new products leading to substantial market segments secured

Marketing plans reviewed and agreed to by the SMT

Monthly activity plans developed and shared

Lead in the development of marketing strategies for the MSSL new products brand promotions.

Conduct mentorship trainings for MSSL staffs related to the marketing of current and new MSSL products.

Provide leadership in the promotion and launch MSSL life-style products.

Carry-out any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager and/or management.

MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD AND BRIBERY.

Qualifications & experience
B. Pharm., Business Administration, or a related discipline degree (essential).

Four years’ relevant experience in the ethical pharmaceutical sales or marketing sector (essential).

Track record of achieving sales, financial and non-financial targets (essential).

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).

Personal attributes
Results driven.

Motivated and energetic.





Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.

Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)

Passion for service excellence and improving quality.

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.

Self- managed, able to work alone, prioritise and work under pressure.

Planning, organisational, negotiation and selling skills.

Transaction processing, relationship management and problem-solving skills

Highly self-sufficient, entrepreneurial, innovative, inspirational, and persuasive.

Must be prepared to travel on short notice.

MSI Behaviours and Values

Team Member Behaviours
Work as One MSI

You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others.

You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.

You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity

You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.

You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow

You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be even more effective.

You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

Deliver excellence, always

You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.

You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders and are a true MSI ambassador.





Leadership (For Leaders only)

You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.

You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.

You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business and encourage this in your team.

You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSI Values
Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.

Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the highest possible quality.

Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term sustainability and increased impact.

Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate, and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.





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.

Job Vacancies at Jhpiego – 5 Positions

Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Strategic Information Officer
2.) Strategic Information Officer – Field SI/M&E
3.) Administrative and Logistics Officer
4.) Procurement Officer
5.) Communications and Knowledge Management Officer

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families.

Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.




The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October, 2021. It employs an iterative approach based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor-performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client-centered care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment and remain in care, ultimately contributing to achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Strategic Information Officer

Strategic Information Officer (1 position)

Job Location: Freetown

Reports to: Strategic Information Advisor

Supervises: Data Management Assistants

 

Position Overview:

The Strategic Information Officer: will be responsible for the assuring the tools and procedures for data collection for indicators are well-defined, reflect service delivery process, are standardized working closely with the National AIDS Control Program (NACP). S/he will be responsible, in collaboration with the SI team, for training staff and building capacity of DHMTs and Facility Level staff on indicators, tools, standard operating procedures for data collection, verification, and quality assurance and any digital health tools or processes. S/he will be responsible for preparation of datasets and analysis of data and work to improve data analysis and use at the DHMT and health facility levels. The Officer will participate in planning and implementing internal data quality assessment with paper and or electronic data, both project and national tools and systems. S/he will provide support to all data collection, cleaning and analysis and participate in preparing for and playing a key role in data review meetings; reporting in PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability Transparency and Impact (DATIM), High Frequency Reports (HRF), Project databases (DHIS2 Platform) and in JADE and participating in information dissemination forums. S/he will submit 100% quality data in DATIM on a quarterly basis and other platforms as required and provide timely data for decision making at project level by sharing timely trend analysis for project performance tracking for project management on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as appropriate




 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee timely collection, verification, entry, validation, processing, review and collation of project data for all reportable indicators

  • Perform data validation and verification – in close coordination with project team, ensure site-level data (heath facilities, DICs and other project data) is verified before entry, validated across databases e.g., DHIS2 platform and DATIM and shared to project staff for review and scrutiny before reporting to the project, Jhpiego, Partners, MOH and PEPFAR

  • In close collaboration with the SI team and project advisors, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis to present granular information focusing on site level, district, project, and national level as required.

  • Participate in site visits to assist with supportive supervision, data quality assessments, mentorship and implementation of SOPs and checklists to improve data quality

  • Analyze and provide key information on progress towards indicator targets and participate with technical and program team to describe performance, gaps, action plan to address any lagging areas

  • Assist to develop/ update tools and standard operating procedures for data collection and reporting and participate in other areas as assigned

  •  Train staff and stakeholders on indicators, tools, SOPs for data collection, verification, and quality assurance.

  • Prepare and analyze datasets -verify and clean data collected by the field team in real time (database management) and develop data dashboards, as may be required

  • Work closely with key stakeholders on the development of digital health tools, and their deployment and use in the field

  • Conduct training/orientation on digital health tools, paper-based tools, data elements and reporting

  • Provide weekly updates on data completeness and performance on indicators

  • Participate in reporting as required by project, organization, and donor.

  • Participate in work planning and ensure SI-related tasks are clear, assigned timelines and responsible people.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics or related program

  • Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Ms-excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi or Tableu, with experience using DHIS2 database and articulate in DATIM reporting

  • Experience working with PEPFAR HIV Service Delivery projects including Key Population

  • Adept in developing and maintaining key relationships with colleagues, Government staff (NACP, DHMT, health facility staff), other IPs, CSOs

  • Detail oriented, with passion to play with data and generate user friendly outputs

  • Possesses understanding of project and national tools and key data elements required for reporting PEPFAR indicators and monitoring technical quality

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in strategic information, data management and analysis

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams

  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above

  • Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process

  • Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

  • Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed

  • Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

 

Deadline for the submission of applications: November 19, 2021. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




2.) Strategic Information Officer – Field SI/M&E

 

Strategic Information Officer – Field SI/M&E (1 position)

Job Location: Freetown or Port Loko

Reports to: Strategic Information Advisor

Supervises: Data Clerks and M&E Assistants

Position Overview:

The Strategic Information Officer- Field SI/M&E will be responsible for the assuring the tools and procedures for data collection for indicators are well-defined, reflect service delivery process, are standardized working closely with the DHMTs to improve the completeness and quality of field data.  S/he will be responsible, in collaboration with the SI team, for training staff and building capacity of DHMTs and Facility Level staff on indicators, tools, standard operating procedures for data collection, verification, quality assurance. S/he will be responsible for preparation of facility and district level datasets and analysis of data and work to improve data analysis at the site level and use at the DHMT and health facility levels. The Strategic Information Officer – Field M&E will participate in planning and implementing internal data quality assessment including with paper and electronic data, both project and national tools and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain key relationships with colleagues, Government staff (NACP, DHMT, health facility staff), other IPs, CSOs

  • Assist with PEPFAR reporting i.e. weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and delivery of other project reports in a timely manner;

  • Analyze and provide key information on progress towards indicator targets and participate with technical and program team to describe performance, gaps, action plan to address any lagging areas

  • Develop/ update tools and standard operating procedures for data collection and reporting and participate in other areas as assigned

  • Standardize the existing HIV data collection, analysis and reporting system, in line with the national HMIS Plan and Project indicators and routinely track availability and use of the current HMIS tools;

  • Identify capacity needs and train project staff, health workers and stakeholders on indicators, data capture and reporting tools, SOPs for data collection, verification, quality assurance

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of DQA and follow-through to ensure Strategic Information/HMIS gaps are addressed promptly at facility and district level

  • Support the project team to implement, track, review field activities

  • Prepare and analyze data, develop district and facility dashboards to track performance

  • Participate in target setting, review, site level analysis and visualization to track priority indicators Conduct effective training/ orientation on tools, data elements and reporting

  • Facilitate on-the-job M&E training for both MoH and project staff as per PEPFAR MER 2.6 and MoH guidelines. Develop SI capacity building plans for health workers and project staff on needs basis

  • Provide supportive supervision and perform data quality checks

  • Provide weekly updates on data completeness and performance on indicators

  • Conduct internal data quality assessment for paper and or electronic data, both at site, project and national level

  • Participate in reporting as required by project, organization and donor.

  • Participate in work planning and ensure SI-related tasks are clear, assigned timelines and responsible people.

  • Facilitate the interpretation and use of data, through data review meetings between the project, DHMT and health facility staff.




Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Economics, Statistics or related program

  • Experience working with PEPFAR HIV Service Delivery projects including Key Populations

  • Strong ability to see the big picture and break it down into actionable tasks with people and timelines assigned and follow up to ensure delivery of the same

  • Has strong knowledge of PEPFAR indicators for HIV indicators

  • Knowledge of project and national tools and key data elements required for reporting PEPFAR indicators and monitoring technical quality

  • Possesses understanding of project and national tools and key data elements required for reporting PEPFAR indicators and monitoring technical quality

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in strategic information role and responsibilities

  • Detail oriented with standards of accuracy and impartiality

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams

  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above

  • Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process

  • Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

  • Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed

  • Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

 

Deadline for the submission of applications: November 19, 2021. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 




3.) Administrative and Logistics Officer

 

Administrative and Logistics Officer

Job Location: Freetown

Reports to:  Senior Finance and Operations Manager

Supervises: Driver

 

Position Overview:

Supports the organisation’s administrative functions and logistics needs. Responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods for the Jhpiego Sierra Leone office. S/he is responsible for maintaining storerooms, monitoring expiration dates, and carrying out monthly stock counts both at the main office and district levels. S/he will also help organize the supply and back-end logistics for outreach and high-volume campaign activities. The Administrative and Logistics Officer work closely with the Sr. Finance and Operations Manager, as well as the Procurement Officer, to develop and improve stores and logistics systems and coordination.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates all travel arrangements for staff and guests (i.e., booking of flights and tickets, airport pick up, hotel accommodation, etc.)

  • Manages the company’s vehicles

  • Maintains office equipment and premises

  • Maintains the assets register

  • Ensures assets and inventories are well maintained and annual physical verifications are undertaken

  • Ensures timely procurement meeting all guidelines and policies in the purchase of equipment, materials, office supplies and stationery

  • Makes arrangement for phone credits and internet subscription for all staff

  • Ensures the payment of utilities

  • Coordinates work and resident permits for expatriate team members

  • Coordinate visa and hotel accommodation for all visiting international staff and consultant

  • Ensures adequate and organized record keeping of project activities

  • Manages petty cash

  • Coordinates with Procurement Officer in soliciting quotes for products/services from vendors

  • Ensures timely vendor invoices received and payments made

  • Coordinates with accounting firm in country and Finance Manager at HQ as required

  • Helps with meeting arrangements as needed

 

Logistics Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods (medical supplies, medical equipment, cleaning supplies, office supplies, promotional materials, etc.) in a manner that allows for close monitoring, documentation, and maintains strict controls in line with Jhpiego policy.

  • Coordinates with Drop-in-Centers (DICs) and health facilities and field staff to ensure timely and efficient movement of supplies.

  • Alerts program staff when new supplies arrive.

  • Conducts monthly physical stock-counts at main office and district levels, and maintains and distributes an accurate inventory spreadsheet to senior staff.

  • Regularly updates bin cards and provide supply issue notes to track movement of supplies in and out of stores.

  • Coordinates closely with the Procurement Officer and the Sr. Finance and Operations Officer on supply movement, and the development and improvement of stores policies and guidelines.

  • Alerts senior management of stock about to expire, and makes disposal arrangements in line with donor requirements.

  • Provides additional supply management and distribution support during the planning and execution of outreach and campaign activities.

  • Provide support coordinating Jhpiego’s Freetown-based motor vehicle pool to support official transportation requirements of Jhpiego’s programmatic activities including movement planning and assistance with monthly vehicle reports.

  • Liaises with customs/clearances for international procurements

  • Support asset tracking

  • Assume other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • University degree or advanced diploma in Business, Office Management or related field

  • Three (3) years of post-qualification experience

  • Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems

  • Knowledge and experience of office procedures and processes

  • Knowledge and experience of petty cash management

  • Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

  • A broad variety of administrative, logistics, office management and computer skills

  • Experience in managing teams and supervising multi-cultural staff.

  • Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

  • Cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

  • Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

  • 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

  • Supervisory skills

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above

  • Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process

  • Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

  • Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed

  • Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

 

Deadline for the submission of applications: November 19, 2021. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 




4.) Procurement Officer

 

Procurement Officer (1 position)

Job Location:  Freetown

Reports to:  Senior Finance and Operations Manager

Supervises: N/A

Position Overview:

The Procurement Specialist supports the Operations Team in undertaking all procurement requirements of the Country Office. This includes sourcing, completing Basis for Vendor Selection (BVS), raising of Purchase Orders (POs)/contracts, negotiating, purchasing and liaising with all vendors/suppliers and ensure implementation of Procurement processes and procedures according to Jhpiego Procurement Manual.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of a consolidated procurement plan for all Jhpiego Sierra Leone projects and its implementation.

  • Establish a preferred vendors database for the Freetown office and additional in-country sites

  • Perform procurement functions including; soliciting for quotations, negotiating prices, after sale services with vendors, raising purchase orders/contracts, verifying business registration and tax clearance certificates of vendors/suppliers for validity.

  • Generate Basis for Vendor Selection (BVS) and ensure that they are fully approved.

  • Ensure that completed purchase orders are forwarded to Finance Team for goods receipt and payment purposes and Administrative and Logistics Officer for inventory management purposes.

  • Ensure that invoices for vendors are submitted to Finance Team for timely payment.

  • Assist in the clearance of shipments from customs or any other government body in collaboration with appropriate staff.

  • Work with Logistics Officer to ensure that documentation related to donation/hand over of supplies or equipment to facilities supported by Jhpiego is properly kept.

  • Work with Logistics Officer and Sr. Finance and Operations Manager to ensure all office equipment is captured in the inventory as soon as such have been delivered to Jhpiego Sierra Leone.

  • Provide support to the annual inventory counts as appropriate.

  • Maintain and update procurement records and ensure that copies are properly filed.

  • Implement the procurements policies/procedures as outlined in Jhpiego Procurement Manual.

  • Assist in coordinating with Jhpiego Baltimore staff on approvals of POs/Contracts that require HQ approvals, shipments, clearing and deliveries to the office.

  • Monitor open POs and advice on their status

  • Do monthly reports on open POs

  • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum qualification of first Degree in Procurement or Business Administration

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and logistics.

  • Experience working in a procurement unit of an international NGO or related organization with procurement tasks for a minimum of 5 years.

  • Experience in procurement and stock and inventory management

  • Computer skills including demonstrated hands-on-experience in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

  • Experience in database management

  • An understanding of relevant legislation in relation to USG regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to procurement

  • Experience working in a multicultural organization

  • Self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

  • High attention to detail

  • Hardworking, flexible & dependable.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

  • Be willing to take on extra responsibilities, sometimes working overtime, in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above

  • Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process

  • Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

  • Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed

  • Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

 

Deadline for the submission of applications: November 19, 2021. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 




5.) Communications and Knowledge Management Officer

 

Communications and Knowledge Management Officer (1 position)

Job Location: Freetown

Reports to: Global Reach II Project Lead

Supervises: N/A

 

Position Overview:

The Communications and Knowledge Management (CKM) Officer works with the M&E, technical, programmatic and administrative staff, and Jhpiego HQ’s central KM unit to ensure that information developed by Jhpiego programs and projects is shared and transformed into readily available knowledge that supports effective decision-making. The CKM Officer will develop a CKM strategy in consultation with the Senior Management Team to bring together the people, processes and technology needed to ensure that the right information is available at the right time to the right people for program and project success; and maintains both Jhpiego-specific knowledge repositories containing both published and unpublished materials and promotes knowledge exchange within the project. Although focusing on Global Reach II, the CKM Officer will raise the profile and visibility of all projects in Sierra Leone.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

  • Provide technical support to the project to develop capacity in information and knowledge management.

  • Coordinate programs and initiatives related to dissemination and use of knowledge acquired by Jhpiego, its partners and national/international stakeholders.

  • Strengthen Jhpiego communications links and relations with key partners, including national and district level governments, agencies, key private sector partners and other stakeholders in public health.

  • Develop and direct strategy for engagement with mass media to promote Jhpiego key messages through various platforms including broadcast and interactive media.

  • With the technical team, lead the documentation and dissemination of core technical issues, strategies and lessons and its core technical areas and community-based services.

  • Support capacity development of the technical team in writing and documentation, and lead the packaging and dissemination of projects success stories and lessons learned; including external dissemination at global and international conferences and to on-line bibliographic databases (such as USAID’s Development Experience Clearinghouse).

  • Liaise with stakeholders, relevant research institutes, government organization and network with project partners and other agencies to strengthen the documentation and dissemination agenda.

  • Regularly promote knowledge exchange and learning opportunities in collaboration with the central Jhpiego KM unit; e.g., coordinating brown-bag presentations at the country office, informing staff of applicable online discussion lists and communities of practice internal and external to Jhpiego (including consortium partners); informing staff of applicable online courses available (e.g., Global Health E-Learning Center).

  • Organize, catalog and enter Jhpiego-authored knowledge assets from the country office (e.g., training materials, presentations, tools, plans and reports) in Jhpiego’s central electronic library.

  • Analyze, implement and train staff on search strategies for locating knowledge, both internal and external to Jhpiego (e.g., document repositories such as Jhpiego’s electronic library, USAID’s Development Experience Clearinghouse).

  • Repackage raw data for sharing with numerous sources (in form of reports, journal articles, fact sheets, Web sites)

  • Serve as focal point for the collection and standardization of training manuals and materials prior to them being sent for printing, in collaboration with Jhpiego’s central Publications Unit.

  • With the program officers, regularly develop and issue program status materials, leaflets, brochures that portray the achievements and status of the project, aimed at different audiences.

  • Manage internal ‘how-to’ documents and regularly update project Web site as necessary

 

Communication and Knowledge Management

  • Actively participate in and document issues addressed and action points agreed upon during project-related meetings

  • Actively participate in writing success stories for publication to profile our projects in the districts.

  • Contribute VMMC stories from the district for Jhpiego website and social media

  • Coordinate the identification and documentation of success stories and best practices/new solutions out of the activities of the project in the targeted districts. Provide input in the development of project reports including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested

  • Author/co-author abstracts, presentations, and articles for journals and conferences

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

New Program Development

  • Identify strategic opportunities for the project and potential areas for expansion of existing projects in Jhpiego’s portfolios and make recommendations to pursue these opportunities;

  • Facilitate the development of innovative project approaches and interventions;

  • Support the development/review of strategies, including technical direction for achieving program goals as well as management effectiveness.

All staff irrespective of their position are expected to comply with and follow Jhpiego operational procedures and policies, and codes of conduct.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Understanding of conventional and new communications channels, including electronic, print, and social media,

  • Extensive practical experience in applying information technology to the implementation of knowledge management and knowledge sharing strategies (e.g., collaboration tools, web development tools, virtual meeting tools).

  • Understanding of concepts, tools and features of knowledge dissemination via web-based and print publishing.

  • Strong computer, graphic design, organizational, analytical and assessment skills

  • Master’s Degree in Communications or related field; OR Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years’ experience in knowledge management.

  • Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation and editorial skills, including desktop publishing.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn new software packages and knowledge of Public Health Search Engines.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with donors, local governments, national/international NGOs, MOH officials and public sector institutions.

  • Experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key stakeholders around the vision, and effectively articulating the vision.

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare/review complex technical reports; and deliver effective oral presentations.

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a complex and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

  • Experience working in Sierra Leone and excellent knowledge of the political, social and health system of Sierra Leone.

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above

  • Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process

  • Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability

  • Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed

  • Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:

GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

 

Deadline for the submission of applications: November 19, 2021. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





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Job Vacancies at Partners In Health – 3 Positions

Partners In Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Procurement Associate – Primary Care Expansion
2.) Communications Manager
3.) Supply Chain Manager

 

Organization Profile

Partners In Health Sierra Leone LLC (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.





PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health Sierra Leone LLC (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Procurement Associate – Primary Care Expansion

 

 

Position Overview

PIH-Sierra Leone is hiring a Procurement Associate to oversee procurement for an upcoming donor-funded health systems strengthening project. The Associate is responsible for working with site clinical and project leaders to develop and implement procurement plans for project activities. S/he executes day to day operations, including ordering, tracking, and financial and administrative tasks in accordance with applicable donor and government regulations as well as PIH’s policies and practices. This individual must be detail oriented, organized, proactive, and flexible, with a passion and commitment for system improvements and serving PIH’s patients around the world, with previous experience in public procurement for a high-compliance public sector donor. This person will report to the Sierra Leone Procurement Manager, and work closely with the Supply Chain Manager who is based between Boston and Sierra Leone, working closely with PIH Boston-based procurement staff, and will work closely with PIH Sierra Leone’s procurement team to ensure compliance with donor requirements. The position is dynamic in nature and requires broad knowledge. The person in this position is expected to be proactive in improving and maintaining compliance with procurement and warehousing systems that support PIH’s work. The position is full time and contingent on grant funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Public procurement and compliance:

Accountable for making sure procurement operations are compliant with grant funding requirements, including through oversight, procurement training and mentorship for other PIH staff working on the project, as needed

Review all available programme documents to facilitate the establishment of procurement procedures for the management and implementation of the project;





Establish a management system for the donor-funded Primary Care Expansion project; based on the Regulations, guidelines and procedures for the conduct of procurement under projects funded by this donor, and the government regulations for the procurement of goods, works and services under the Public Procurement Act 2016 (PPA) of Sierra Leone;

Using the donor’s preferred form of bidding Documents, prepare customized Bidding Documents and Request for Proposals (RFP). These should include standardized Forms to be used for Requests for Quotations Methods.

Prepare and update the Annual Procurement Plan, detailing contract packages for goods, works and services, the estimated cost for each package, the procurement or selection methods and processing times till completion of each procurement activity;

Monitor procurement implementation and update the procurement plans for the procurement of goods and works, and the procurement of consultants services, annually and whenever it becomes necessary to do so;

Prepare the Specific Procurement Notices (SPNs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) whenever required;

Establish a register of qualified suppliers and consultants and periodically update this register per advertisements and requests for expressions of interest.

Oversee the preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on consulting assignments, and Specifications for the preparation of bidding documents for goods and works activities

Receive bids and participate in bid opening sessions, evaluating goods and works bids and consultants’ proposals as secretary and ensuring that the appropriate regulations and guidelines are followed to arrive at the recommendations for award in favor of suppliers, contractors and consultants;

Prepare the minutes of the Evaluation Panel meetings, and also prepare the requests for “no objection”, and coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process, where necessary;

Ensure timely receipt of the Goods and consultant’s monthly status reports; confirming acceptability of goods and works delivered and/or executed respectively, and also acceptability of consultants’ reports as reviewed, and recommending payments to the services providers, i.e. suppliers, contractors and consultants, as they fall due;

Provide input into the monthly procurement report, Annual Work Plan and Budget for submission to the Donor Partners and the NPPA;

Establish and maintain both electronic (for upload in STEP) and manual procurement filing system, and ensure all related documents are included in the respective files, to ensure ease of retrieval of information and the ease of following the paper trail of procurement by independent external auditors or authorised agents





Train other staff project in donor procedures

Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures in procurement, control of the workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in the systems and processes, including proper filing of procurement documents for record and audit trail

Support and train team members to ensure compliance with internal and external procurement guidelines

Identify and implement opportunities for professional development and capacity building for procurement staff, including on the job training and organized learning

Partner with Boston based teams to coordinate and harmonize international operations with local organizational activities

Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be

undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health 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.

Qualification and Experience

Required:

Relevant University degree and multiple years relevant experience

Experience with donor-funded projects in global health

Demonstrated ability to manage and empower a diverse team focused on many priorities

Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and need to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced and challenging work environment

Strong quantitative skills with expertise in Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Ability to initiate, plan, organize, and lead projects

Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country

Strong organizational skills and operational and business analytics thinking

Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact

Sense of humor and flexible disposition

Interest in social justice and global health

Preferred

Prior work experience in Sierra Leone, including working with Ministry of Health and Sanitation

Experience evaluating systems for donor compliance

Managing grants by high-compliance donors with similar rules and regulations e.g., USAID, US CDC, World Bank, Global Fund, EU, Global Affairs Canada, FCDO etc.

Information systems, preferably inventory management or ERP systems

Methods of Application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) refereesnot later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday 23rd November, 2021.




2.) Communications Manager

 

 

Position Overview

Partners In Health (PIH) seeks a creative, self-directed, social justice-oriented professional to lead and grow its nascent communications program in Sierra Leone. The Communications Associate will work with PIH colleagues and external partners in Sierra Leone and around the world to broaden and deepen awareness of and support for PIH.

By celebrating the organization’s unique mission and values; showcasing its pioneering accomplishments; promoting its valuable brand; and uncovering its remarkable human stories, the Communications Associate will drive forward PIH Sierra Leone’s communications strategy and output. Communications priorities include: written, visual, and audio storytelling; internal communications; local and international media engagement and speaker requests; fundraising communications; social media; communications training and capacity-building among PIH Sierra Leone staff; and continuous collaboration with global fundraising and marketing and communications teams.

Against these priorities, the Communications Associate will have the opportunity to shape a growing communications team, hiring, managing, and collaborating with new Sierra Leonean staff in specialist areas. The Communications Associate will be a jack-of-all-trades who is excited to wield their creativity and project management skills in equal measure, and to provide vision and leadership to craft a comprehensive communications program founded on elevated content and balanced workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Storytelling and External Communications

Create, implement, and refine a content strategy and plan that supports the Global Marketing-Communications team

Identify, report, write, and produce stories—in article, audio, photo essay, and video formats—about PIH Sierra Leone’s programs, patients, staff, and, ultimately, impact

Maintain and grow PIH Sierra Leone’s social media presence

Maintain and expand pihsierraleone.com

Manage speaking requests and help staff prepare presentations

Coordinate and facilitate reporters’ visits and interviews, including overseeing logistics and being accountable person for overall success of all aspects of their visits

Develop relationships with local and regional journalists and media outlets

Spearhead formal media training to PIH-SL leaders who currently serve as spokespeople—and develop more staff as spokespeople

Travel extensively in rural Sierra Leone to develop communications collateral first-hand, working directly and independently with program and clinical teams in conditions of ambiguity and change





As the Communications team grows, manage any team member(s) dedicated to internal communications and the above responsibilities

Internal Communications & Administration

Maintain and strengthen current internal communications structures

In partnership with the Senior Management Team, develop, advise, and implement new internal communications practices and structures across the organization, to keep staff better informed and engaged

Develop and implement new strategies and systems to improve accessibility of internal communications, given differing levels of access to technology across the organization

In partnership with the Senior Management Team, develop and implement strategies and systems to continually collect team updates, for the purposes of improving internal communication structures and more intentionally creating external communications

Control file management systems, including developing and maintaining a communications archive/file management system(s) that provide staff in Sierra Leone and around the world easy, targeted, up to date access to shared resources and assets (logos, presentations, capacity statements, one-pagers, reports, etc.)

From time to time, support other Sierra Leone writing and editing needs as they arise

As the Communications team grows, manage any team member(s) dedicated to internal communications and the above responsibilities

Fundraising Communications

Conceive, write, and design fundraising collateral such as one-pagers, the organization’s Annual Report, and other materials as needed

Collaborate with global fundraising and marketing and communications colleagues, and Sierra Leone Policy and Partnerships colleagues to produce regular donor-centric communications around high-priority projects, including the Maternal Center of Excellence

Serve as an in-country point of contact and collaborator for global donor engagement colleagues together with wider Policy & Partnerships team

Lend other support to PIH Sierra Leone’s Policy & Partnerships team as needed, including on creating efficiencies through aligning information used in external communications, reporting to Government of Sierra Leone, and donor reporting

Lead on meeting communications deliverables for any funding partnerships with specific communication requirements

Program Growth and Capacity Building

Manage hiring of, and provide oversight and management to, communications specialists

Develop, coach, mentor and train team, including local colleagues

Together with functional colleagues, P&P Director, Finance Director and Operations Director, manage communications program budget

Assess desires and needs around communications trainings across the organization through gathering wide feedback across teams and locations; design and implement training curriculums





Carve out increased visibility for Communications across the organization

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be

undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health 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.

Qualification and Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with digital content generation and strategy, branding, marketing-communications, journalism, PR, and/or people management; or in other roles requiring strong writing, communications, and production of high-quality, engaging written deliverables

Passion for PIH’s mission and interest in global health equity and social justice

Proven ability to produce high-quality content by collaborating across multiple stakeholders with different backgrounds and perspectives

Proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally to the organization

Willingness to engage respectfully and professionally with a diverse group while achieving results, including through being entrepreneurial and flexible in a highly resource-constrained setting

Demonstrated experience managing and meeting multiple deadlines

Detail-orientated approach to content creation, with excellent planning and prioritization skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to self-motivate and implement new communications initiatives with minimal oversight and direction

Literacy in Office365, various CMS, social media

Excellent command of English, with superlative writing and editing skills, ability to produce outputs that need minimal further editing

Deep wells of flexibility, curiosity, and cultural humility

Willingness to travel extensively in rural Sierra Leone, spending 30-60% of time in field locations outside of the capital

Strongly preferred

Prior experience working in communications for international NGOs

Prior experience working in the field in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prior experience in, and thorough knowledge of global public health and healthcare, with technical writing experience

Prior experience with InDesign/Canva, Slack, Squarespace





Methods of Application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) refereesnot later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 24 November, 2021.

3.) Supply Chain Manager

 

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for supply chain operations spanning program sites in Kono and Freetown. The position is dynamic in nature and requires broad supply chain knowledge to strengthen all components of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. Along with technical supply chain expertise, the role will require significant process development, implementation, and execution across all supply chain components to maximize value for money and minimize stock outs. The role provides oversight and monitoring for the supply chain of medical commodities including critical medications, lab reagents, and biomedical materials, as well as administrative and infrastructure materials including stationary, cleaning materials, and spare parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure effective supply chain operations from request all the way to delivery to end user.

Building capacity among the supply chain team through on the job training and organized learning.

Partnering with Boston based Supply Chain team to coordinate and harmonize international supply chain operations with local organizational activities.

Oversee transport and procurement operations, including developing and strengthening protocols/policies for standardizing daily operating procedures for stock management, procurement, and logistics.

Partner with clinical teams to regularly review inventory and address both acute and long term priorities.

Accountable for making sure supply chain operations are compliant with grant funding requirements.

Oversee the management and distribution of laptops.

Implement procedures to track and maintain high value assets, including medical equipment and vehicles.

Manage policy relationships with the national supply chain system, understand which supplies are available from the government, and keep abreast of funding landscape for healthcare commodities in Sierra Leone

Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be

undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health 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.





Qualification and Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s degree In Supply chain Management/ Business Administration

Minimum of 5 years of supply chain or business administration experience, preferably in formal supply chain environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage and empower a diverse team focused on many priorities.

Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and need to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.

Strong quantitative skills with expertise in Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Ability to initiate, plan, organize, and lead projects.

Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country.

Strong organizational skills and operational and business analytics thinking.

Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.

Prior experience working in Africa and in resource poor settings, a plus.

Sense of humor and flexible disposition very helpful.

Interest in social justice and global health.

Methods of Application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) refereesnot later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 24th November, 2021.





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Massive Recruitment at Craft HR – Multiple Positions / Multiple Openings

Our client, who is one of the leading global financial institutions operating in Sierra Leone is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the following positions:
Credit & Marketing Officers
Location: Head Office, Freetown
Wellington Industrial Area Branch
Kenema
Freetown International Airport Branch





Tellers
Location: Head Office, Freetown
Freetown International Airport Branch
Other Branches

Customer Service Officers
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Funds Transfer Officers
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Loan Review / Recovery Officer
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Auditors
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Risk Officer / Credit Admin
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Finance Officer
Location: Head Office, Freetown





Legal Officer
Location: Head Office, Freetown
Info Tech Administrator
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Secretary cum Personal Assistant to Executive Management
Location: Head Office, Freetown

Required Qualifications
1. Five credit level performance in WASSCE/ GSCE O’LEVEL examination including English and Mathematics (please provide WAEC result).
2. Bachelor’s Degree preferably in relevant fields with a minimum of second class.
3. Master’s Degree and professional qualifications will be an added advantage

How to Apply

To apply for any of the positions listed above, kindly submit a hard copy of your Cover letter, and CV at our office:
Craft HR
60 Upper Wellington Street
Freetown
Or
Send electronically to:

info@craft-hr.com
Crafthr60@gmail.com
Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
Experienced and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 15th November 2021.





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.

Job Vacancies at Reputable Financial Institution – 7 Positions

A reputable financial institution is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

1.) Divisional Head – Commercial Banking (Marketing Role)
2.) Divisional Head – Retail Banking (Marketing Role)
3.) Divisional Head – Risk Management
4.) Group Heads – Commercial Banking (Marketing Role)
5.) Group Head – Corporate Banking (Marketing Role)
6.) Group Head – Mining (Marketing Role)
7.) Group Head – Retail Banking (Marketing Role)

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Divisional Head – Commercial Banking (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Managing Director

 

Summary of Role:

  • Responsible for strategic management of resources to achieve set goals

  • Formulate business objectives/goals and ensure attainment of same, achieving and surpassing bank target/goals

  • Coordinate and develop businesses in the Division for optimal results

  • Monitor Group Heads in line with achieving monthly pledges and full year budgets

  • Drive creation of new business development amongst business units

  • Staff training and development

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Relationship calls to key customers of the Division, with Group Heads,   Relationship Managers and Account Officers

  • Review of credit write-ups and memos to ensure compliance with the bank’s Credit Policy Guide (CPG), and concurrence of documents for further approvals.

  • Coordinate weekly and monthly meetings to monitor groups and teams in line with budgets.

  • Coordinate monthly training sessions for the Division members

  • Staff development and training

  • Ensure full application of all the governing regulations and internal procedures in dealing with customers

  • Complaint Management: Resolve customer complaints and issues same day, with the various units/departments as far as possible

  • Monitor reports on PEPs, past due loans, and unauthorised overdrafts

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree

 

Minimum Experience: Has a minimum of 8 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 5 years at management level

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership and People Management Skills

  • Effective Communication skills

  • Credit Analysis

  • Technical Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring skills

  • Business Development skills

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




2.) Divisional Head – Retail Banking (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Managing Director

 

Summary of Role:

  • Ensure overall supervision of the Groups within the Division and attainment of targets

  • Build a highly motivated and competent workforce

  • Ensure excellent customer service ethics are entrenched within the Division

  • Develop strategies to continuously grow the business

  • Create relevant products to meet the needs of customers and the business at large

  • Continue to initiate process review and re-engineering to support retail business growth

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Monitoring of key personnel in various Groups to ensure customer satisfaction, consistent growth on balance sheet and income statement and growth of customer base

  • Ensure a highly motivated and well-trained work force

  • Ensure highest standards of service delivery

  • Building long-term relationships

  • Develop strategies to constantly grow the business

  • Generate leads for new business opportunities

  • Timely and effective resolution of customer issues and queries

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree

 

Minimum Experience: Has a minimum of 8 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 5 years at management level

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership skills

  • People management skills

  • Effective Communication skills

  • Marketing and selling skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Credit analysis skills

  • Customer service skills

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




3.) Divisional Head – Risk Management

 

Direct Report:The Managing Director

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Monitor and control the level of risk exposure of the bank to ensure quality risk assets and minimal loan loss provision.

  • Provide quality reports bank-wide to ensure adequate provision for all risks.

  • Provide risk and profitability reports as input for new products development.

  • Review overdrawn account balances and exceptional reports with a view of controlling the banks exposures to various industries.

  • Develop policies for credit controls by keeping abreast with various changes and regulations that impact on the function.

  • Develop Unit Heads and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and tactical management skills.

  • Review operational reports prepared by the Unit Head in the group and take any action deem necessary.

  • Review and agree short-term action plans of each unit with the Unit Heads.

  • Ensure that work guides and references pertaining to operation functions of the group comply with the requirements of relevant statutory and regulatory authorities.

  • Take necessary and prompt corrective actions to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the group.

  • Submit monthly report on the group’s operation to the Managing Director and initiate or recommend remedial actions to correct deviations from plan.

  • Ensure that subordinates attend suitable training courses for their development.

  • Evaluate operational performance and facilities of the group to ensure that it meets best standard of professionalism and quality.

  • Review existing controls for effectiveness and adequacy.

  • Attend various meetings such as Management Group Head Budget Committee, Credit Committee, Criticised Assets Committee and others; act as Secretary specifically for the Criticised Assets Committee meeting.

  • Review and recommend position limits for the bank.

  • Review bank’s Credit Policy Guide and make recommendations on development of policies and procedures/programmes.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Finance or related field and ACCA or the Institute of Risk Management.

Formal Training in Risk Management, Quality Management, Financial Management, Banking Operations and Process Re-engineering will be an added advantage.

 

Minimum Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 5 years at management level.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership and People Management Skills

  • Effective Communication skills

  • Credit Analysis

  • Technical Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring skills

  • Business Development skills

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




4.) Group Heads – Commercial Banking (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.

  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.

  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.

  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.

  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.

  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.

  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.

  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.

  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.

  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.

  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.

  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.

  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.

  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.

  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.

  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).

  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.

  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.

  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.

  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

 

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Good report writing and presentation skills

 

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




5.) Group Head – Corporate Banking (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.

  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.

  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.

  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.

  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.

  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.

  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.

  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.

  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.

  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.

  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.

  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.

  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.

  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.

  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.

  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).

  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.

  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.

  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.

  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

 

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Good report writing and presentation skills

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




6.) Group Head – Mining (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.

  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.

  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.

  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.

  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.

  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.

  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.

  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.

  • Present to and defend proposals before the Credit Committee.

  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.

  • Liaise with other groups of the institution on foreign exchange sale/purchase, import documentation, confirming withdrawals and deposits, legal documentation and macro-economic interpretations.

  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.

  • Negotiate foreign exchange and interest rates with customers within limits set by the institution to ensure maximum profitability.

  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.

  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.

  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).

  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.

  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.

  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.

  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

 

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Good report writing and presentation skills

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

 




7.) Group Head – Retail Banking (Marketing Role)

 

Direct Report:The Divisional Head

 

Regular/Routine:

  • Oversee the implementation of Group strategies by the various Account Officers.

  • Draw up work schedules for identifying and marketing prospective customers.

  • Grow the deposit liabilities of the financial Institution.

  • Identify, and source for deposits, negotiate and conclude terms with High Network Individuals.

  • Plan and report on marketing calls for the Group.

  • Establish credit worthiness of current and prospective customers.

  • Discuss credit and other requirements with customers.

  • Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.

  • Monitor and ensure customers’ compliance with credit agreements.

  • Monitor and review status of accounts and follow up the regularization of customers’ account position.

  • Keep abreast of developments that might impact the target industry, fiscal and monetary guidelines and trends in the financial services industry.

  • Monitor the Group performance against monthly/quarterly/annual plans.

  • Assist in the development and monitor the execution of marketing programmes to cover customers in the targeted industry segment(s).

  • Review, agree and co-ordinate short-term action plans of the team.

  • Develop Account Officers and monitor their performance in order to enhance their abilities and operational management skills.

  • Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.

  • Analyse the industry segments to identify potential opportunities for the financial institution vis-à-vis customers and new products.

  • Liaise with other Groups within the institution to ensure that customers’ requests are provided as at when due.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree.

 

Minimum Experience: Has 5 years’ minimum experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at management level.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A customer-centric attitude

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Good report writing and presentation skills

 

 

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 8th November 2021.

 

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED THEREFORE, PREVIOUSE APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY





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Job Vacancies at Catholic Relief Service (CRS) – 3 Positions

Catholic Relief Services is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Risk and Compliance Officer
2.) Communications Assistant
3.) Project Assistant – Gender

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) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963 carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For over 57 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program, Global Fund Malaria Program and COVID-19 Response Mechanism Project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Risk and Compliance Officer

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer

Department: Risk and Compliance Unit – Pool Operations

Reports To:  Risk and Compliance Manager

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 20% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary

The Risk and Compliance Officer’s objectives and yearly workplan will be aligned with that of the RC Manager, providing support to the latter in achieving the set objectives for the Unit and eventually for the Country Program (CP).

 

The Post Holder will support the conduct of timely audits, compliance and risk related activities for the CP and Partners (or subrecipient/SRs) in adherence to CRS policies, processes and procedures, local laws, and donor regulations to help ensure effective delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.  His/her knowledge and skills will help reduce risk to staff, effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the RC Manager and Senior RC Officer in strengthening internal control systems.

  • To stay informed with CRS Policies and Procedures, local laws and donor regulations.

  • To support the planning and conduct of periodic audits, control reviews, transaction processing, and compliance functions of CRS offices and Partners/SRs activities.

  • To support the conduct of risk assessments and provide solutions to address challenging areas.

  • To serve as Co-facilitator in the design and facilitation of trainings and capacity strengthening for CRS and SRs.

  • To Support RC Manager to work on fraud investigation processes.

  • To deputize the RC Manager or Senior RC Officer in Bid Committee meetings and all other meetings as may be delegated.

  • To support compliance checks on all SRFMP assignments and reviews posted on CRS gateway.

  • To support reviews of Commodity Stock documentations and the supply chain processes.

  • To support the conduct of an independent inventory of CRS warehouses.

  • To fully participate in the conduct of due diligence on suppliers/vendors.

  • To support the conduct of Bridger verifications for CRS Partners/SRs.

  • To support activities in fraud awareness raising, trainings, etc.

  • To perform other audit/compliance-oriented tasks as requested by Supervisor




 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or relevant Professional Equivalent.

  • Minimum of 5 years work experience with International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) including the Private Sector in audit, compliance, and risk management functions.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting fraud investigations in INGOs including the Private Sector.

  • Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for internal control and risk management (e.g., COSO framework, etc.).

 

  • Familiarity with accounting systems such as INSIGHT.

  • Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

  • Ability to recommend sound judgment.

  • Ethical conduct in accordance with audit and compliance profession.

  • Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.

  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

  • Organized and flexible, ability to respond to changing priorities.

  • Willingness to travel to field sites on a regular basis.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills while interacting with colleagues and partners/SRs.

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: Risk & Compliance Manager

Internal: Senior Risk & Compliance Officer, Program and Operations Unit Heads.

External:  SRs during audit and due diligence visit with Vendors.

 

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 any of the 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 5th November 2021.




 

2.) Communications Assistant

 

Job Title:Communications Assistant

Department:Communications

Reports To:      Communications Manager

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Country Office in Freetown with 50% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary:

The Communications Assistant will work closely with programs staffs to create content and to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging, and a strong brand identity. The Communications Assistant creates content and uses effective communications channels to reach several different audiences and help increase CRS Sierra Leone positioning for funding and influence.  This includes stories, multimedia and reports as required, as well as ensuring CRS’ compliance with donor branding and marking requirements. The job holder will also support social behavior change communications on Malaria, Tuberculous and COVID-19.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Write, design, and coordinate the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material –stories, photos, video, fact sheets, brochures, etc. – for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local Church, partners, media, and others as needed.

  • Coordinate freelancers in the production of above marketing materials as needed.

  • Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment and applications needed to implement the Country Program communications strategy.

  • Use and tailor agency messages tailored for each audience, identify, and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.

  • As appropriate, manage social media channels and develop contents for the Country Program social media pages.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach key audiences.

  • Organize media coverage for all external events as appropriate and document outputs.

  • Support the dissemination of relevant information among personnel, partners, and project participants or other relevant actors related to the Country Program.

  • Provide marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc.

  • Support the creation of processes, manuals and trainings for Country Program staff and partners on issues related to communications, marketing, and media relations.

  • Monitor the media for mentioned of CRS and produce weekly media review for staff.

  • Work closely with the relevant Government bodies and partners to develop SBCC strategies and manage implementation of those strategies. Provide technical support to programs on SBCC components of their projects.

  • Develop weekly contents for CRS social media pages and produce bi-yearly newsletter.




 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in INGOs preferred.

  • Minimum two years marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or another organization in development and relief programming.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience developing and implementing SBCC strategies targeting vulnerable groups in remote setting.

  • Excellent English language oral and written communication skills is required.

  • Individual must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and partners in a cooperative and friendly manner.

  • Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.

  • Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Lightroom and Photoshop is strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent English language oral and written communication skills is required.

  • Individual must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and partners in a cooperative and friendly manner.

  • Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.

  • Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and adobe creative suite required.

 

Required Languages – English and Krio

Travel – Must be willing to travel up to 50% to program sites.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Regional Marketing and Communications Team, Program Directors, Program Managers and Project Officers.

External: The Media, CRS Implementing Partners and Project Participants.

 

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 any of the 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 5th November 2021.

 




 

3.) Project Assistant – Gender

 

Job Title:Project Assistant – Gender

Department:   Gender

Reports To:     Gender Focal Point

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 40% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary:

Catholic Relief Services seeks for all its programming to be gender responsive at the minimum. The Gender Project Assistant will provide support to the CP programming gender audit team. She/he will assist the Gender Focal Point to work closely with programs and project on gender integration based on findings, recommendations, and action plan from the programming gender audit.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Programming Gender Audit

  • Support the CP programming gender audit: engage staff and partners through Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews to assess existing mainstreaming, successes, and challenges.

  • Assist the Gender Focal Point to innovatively use findings to improve gender integration into programming activities.

  • Visit and monitor staff and partners’ activities and work- plans; draws attention to successes and challenges faced in the program and suggest solutions.

  • Support in writing the programming audit report with recommendations to ensure gender mainstreaming is embedded in all program activities and define areas of gender mainstreaming in all projects.

 

Support gender integration into CRS programming and Operations

  • Using recommendations from the programming audit report, assist in providing support to program managers and technical advisors in the implementation of key gender components of their projects.

  • Monitor and report on project related gender issues in the CP.

  • Provide assistance in data collection, compiling lessons learned, prepare success stores and case studies on gender, establishing indicators to support knowledge sharing on gender.

  • Assist in the development of concept notes, project documents and research area on gender integration.

  • Participate in gender related community of practice in the region.

  • Works closely with the program staff and partners to implement and monitor project plans and activities related to gender mainstreaming and raise any issues of gender concern with the program team and partners.

  • Support to facilitate the inclusion of gender into all aspects of program planning, processes, and activities.

  • Participates in mapping gender capacity assessment of partners.

  • Support in coordinating trainings on gender sensitization for staff, partners, and other stakeholders.

  • Organizes workshops and network meetings for partners and ensure timely and effective arrangements, prepare minutes, and produce training reports.

  • Regularly organize the CP Gender working group meetings and ensure information flow.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 1 year experience in gender programming in an international development and relief field.

  • Experience in conducting gender assessment and data collection.

  • Experience facilitating focus group discussions and key informant interviews on a sensitive topic.

  • Excellent report writing skills.

  • Knowledge in gender and development.

  • Basic administrative knowledge.




 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in analyzing qualitative data and writing quality report is strongly desired.

  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web conferencing applications, information management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks.

  • Strong customer service orientation, attention to detail with good communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.

 

Required Languages – English and Krio

Travel – Must be willing to travel up to 40% to program sites.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Gender Working Group, Program Directors, Program Managers, Project Officers, MEAL Coordinators, Operations staff.

External: CRS Implementing partners

 

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 any of the 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 5th November 2021.

 





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.

Job Vacancies at Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA) – 2 Positions

Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager
2.) Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager

 





Position Title:
Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager

Location:
Freetown, Sierra Leone

Organization:
Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the SMOP Manager will have overall management and operational responsibility for SLaDAs program portfolio. S/he will ensure that SLaDA program are designed, implemented, monitored & Evaluated and learning documented and shared, in accordance with high quality standards. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of operating context, efficient completion of ongoing Social Marketing and BCC activities under the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program and any other projects/programs implemented by SLaDA.

The Social Marketing and Operations Program manager will lead in fund mobilization and proposal design and ensure quality programme implementation at all levels lasing with the Executive Director. The SMOP Manager will directly support the following positions: M/E Officer, BCC Officers and Sales Representatives.





Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility # 1: Staff management and Development
Implement performance management system and performance review, feedback, coaching, and annual evaluation to ensure effective performance of all direct reports,
Develop and maintain team spirit among programme staff and create space which allows staff to develop and innovate
Make sure that problems related to personnel under his/her supervision are processed in accordance with SLaDA procedures and Sierra Leone law
Job Responsibility # 2: Program Implementation & quality assurance
Lead participatory planning and implementation strategy development to provide quality Technical Assistance and Management of all programme focal staff
Technical lead the implementation of SLaDAs business plan
Take lead in all programme narrative reports
Take lead in fund mobilization and proposal writing
Develop participatory and appropriate program implementation strategies meeting SLaDA objectives
Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans/reports, in particular commodities distribution, media impact and KAP surveys are prepared and undertaken in a timely manner by BCC Officers and M/E Lead.

Ensure the availability of condoms (Male and Female), contraceptives, other health commodities and communication materials at all times i.e at both main warehouses and regional stores

Job Responsibility # 3: Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management.
Key Tasks:
Supervise the development of all M/E tools and ensure accurate data collection, analysis and reporting by the M/E Officer
Conduct regular meetings with staff (and partners) to track annual objectives and target progress
Review all program progress reports submitted by the BCC Officers and M/E Officer and ensure submission to the National Director for further review and approval
Visit and organize program interventions visit in the field for visitors if required
Ensure that lessons learned are documented shared and used for new business development
Job Responsibility # 4: Program Budget management
Administer program expenditures budgets and review cash projections-
Review expenditure requests submitted by programme staff in accordance with SLaDA policies and procedures
Prepare and monitor program activities and procurement requests according to procurement policies and procedures





Job Responsibility # 5: Develop and maintain partner relations
Lead the establishment, strengthening and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated quality health commodities and services private sector distribution network and communications strategy.
Develop and maintain positive, constructive relationships with National Aid Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), Private sector agencies including Wholesalers, NGOs active in health sector, donor and other partners
Represent SLaDA at the various sector coordination meetings as necessary

Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferably in Marketing, Public Health, Development, communication for development with at least 5 years’ project management including monitoring and evaluation experience
Excellence in program management with the ability to manage field staff and develop high performance teams, set and achieve project objectives, and manage a budget
Proven experience funds mobilization and proposal writing and budget development
Strong social marketing, and behaviours change communication experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Passion, integrity, positive attitude, result-oriented
Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and policies
Demonstrated skills in facilitation, co-ordination, and team work, Ability and willingness to work effectively with the GoSL national and local authorities.

Strong analytical skills (including policy analysis) and strategic / conceptual thinking ability to analyze information and to produce analytical / logical coherent reports / paper
Good computer skills in word processing, excel and spread sheet
Good knowledge on the National private sector partnership strategy for sales and distribution of health products and services.

Safeguarding and Gender Equity and Diversity:
SLaDA has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, harassment, sexual or any form of exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child, by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs at SLaDA includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our employees and related personnel is our top priority in everything we do.
SLaDA is also committed to equality and values diversity within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. SLaDA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age. We are a disability confident employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job advertised.

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicants previous supervisor and should reach the following people not later than 15th October, 2021 at 17:00 hrs
The Executive Director, SLaDA, 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown,
Or send by email to: slada.recruit@gmail.com
Hand delivery copies are also encouraged. You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Please include contact telephone number(s). Please note that it is a requirement for all interested candidates to apply by using the employment registration card issued by the Ministry of Employment, Social Security and Industrial Relation (commonly known as Ministry of Labour). Kindly deliver a separate a copy of your applications and curriculum vitas with the Ministry.
SLaDA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 




2.) Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

 

Position Title
Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

Location:
Makeni, Sierra Leone

Organization:
Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA)

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Social Marketing and Operations Manager.The BCC Coordinator plans and carries out IEC/BCC target specific and generic messages programs in his/her region using the overall IEC/BCC strategy and material developed for SLaDA’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme 1V-(HAPP 1V).

RESPONSIBLEITIES
Ensure the implementation of IEC/ BCC activities and campaigns to promote positive reproductive health behaviors using multimedia channels.
Represent SLaDA in IEC/BCC programming at regional level,
Support and coordinate IEC/BCC training programme using appropriate and effective channel of communication through ongoing support (including logistical financial support), training of community animators, joint monitoring and supervision of the activities
Work with Wholesalers and retailers to implement the regional marketing plan including conducting trainings for this segment.
Guarantee effective monitoring of sales and distribution activities and ensure that sales representatives are well informed on SRHR and products characteristics.
Make SLaDA’s activities visible in all operational areas in the North-Eastern Regions.
Facilitate all IEC/BCC activities and interventions with the help of SM Support Staff.
Collaborate with Regional IMF Technical Coordinator for the inclusion of sub-grantees to support Condom Social Marketing and establishment of functional outlets in hard to reach areas including social hot spots.
Consolidate schedules of reviews of targets against achievements and provide supportive supervisions as and when required to mitigate unachieved targets for the reporting period base on distribution plan.

Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator to develop M&E framework and tools for the program.
Share and harmonize Monthly M & E plans with SM support staff and share with SMOM.
Ensure timely receipt and submission of all reports
Maintain up-to-date documentation of the program implementation including creating a distribution database and lessons learned through the production of monthly reports.
Use creative documentation techniques such as descriptive, narrative and analytical reporting to capture new and emerging issues and program response in the design
Participate in joint monitoring and supervision of Sales including IEC/BCC activities i.e. Radio, Visibility, roll out trainings etc)




 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Must have Degree or Higher Diploma in Social Sciences, Mass communication, Business Administration, Marketing or Public Health
2-5 years’ experience in Social Marketing
Strong experience in Social marketing
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal),
Ability to present issues clearly
Self-Starter
Must have experience in working NGO
Should have a thorough knowledge on HIV/Aids Education

Level of travel required: (50 %) to other districts. Must be able to ride bike.

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicant’s previous supervisor and should reach the following people not later than 15th October, 2021 at 17:00 hrs
The Executive Director, SLaDA, 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown,
Or send by email to: slada.recruit@gmail.com
Hand delivery copies are also encouraged. You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Please include contact telephone number(s). Please note that it is a requirement for all interested candidates to apply by using the employment registration card issued by the Ministry of Employment, Social Security and Industrial Relation (commonly known as Ministry of Labour). Kindly deliver a separate a copy of your applications and curriculum vitas with the Ministry.
SLaDA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 





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