Marie Stopes is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) RM&E Officer
2.) Service Marketing and Communications Manager
3.) Transport Assistant (Driver)

 

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone 

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

 

See job details and how to apply below.




1.) RM&E Officer

 

The Function 

MSSL are commencing a period of geographic and programmatic expansion including an increase in static and outreach  service provision. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will have the responsibility for monitoring and evaluating Saving  Lives project, to ensure that high standards are maintained at all times. The M&E Officer will work closely with the  Outreach Channel Lead, Program Manager/Operations Director and all the regional staff and stakeholders to achieve  MSSL objectives. To achieve this, MSSL requires an innovative, result oriented individual who has a vision, wants the  challenge of launching and managing a new national level programme.

 

Key Responsibilities :

▪ The monitoring and Evaluation Officer will assist the Project Manager /Operation Manager with coordination of  M&E activities of the organization

▪ Develop and maintain health information system that adequately takes into consideration the needs and  resources of the project

▪ Develop, produce and apply instruments and methodology required to collect relevant data on input, outputs, outcomes and impact of health interventions in the project areas.

▪ Assessing and reporting on capacities and performance of key Regional Coordinators, and Outreach team  Leaders.

▪ Maintain consistent standards for monitoring and reporting.

▪ Collate and disseminate information in Marie Stopes’ project targets and indicators

▪ Supporting the conduct of small scale surveys and other relevant studies

▪ Preparing and updating monthly, quarterly, and annual monitoring and evaluation plans and reports.

▪ Undertaking regular visits to the field to support the implementation of M&E strategies and identify where  adaptation might be needed.

▪ Support the supervision of quality and timeliness of implementation of Project activities of Marie Stopes

▪ Undertake any other duties and functions directly related to the efficient execution of Maries Stopes programmes.

▪ Produce monitoring and progress reports to Senior Management as required by donors

▪ Represent MSSL and liaise with stakeholders at all levels

 

Experience (essential/desirable) 

▪ A degree in social sciences, medical statistics or in a field related to development

▪ Experiences, working with projects in designing monitoring systems and planning for complement evaluations

▪ Experience with Management of different sources of data and multiple indicators

▪ Must have at least 5 years experience in ;

a) Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data report writing

b) Use of computer systems especially data base, excel spread sheet, access, power point and internet

▪ Must be familiar with working in rural areas with focus on participatory process

▪ Must be willing to undertake regular visit to the field and interact with different stakeholders.

▪ Must have good communication and interactive skills

▪ Must be able to demonstrate complementary and supportive attitude in the process of institutional strengthening

▪ Good communicator, able to work and adapt in a fast-moving organization

 

 

Job Framework – RM&E Officer 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.) • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
• Self- managed and able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Initiative, commitment, drive and perseverance
• Planning, organizational, negotiation and selling skills.
• Highly self-sufficient, entrepreneurial, innovative, inspirational and persuasive.
• Must be prepared to travel on short notice.

 

 

Job Framework – RM&E Officer 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 maximize 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.

 

Send all updated CV and Application Letter to the Email Address Below:

recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl

 

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2.) Service Marketing and Communications Manager

 

The Function 

The MSSL Integrated 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 marketing communication including social marketing, service  marketing, advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, call centres, social media and advocacy. The team ensures that  all forms of communication and messaging 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 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. It also provides an opportunity to offer information and referrals to our other services for  clients interested in switching to long-acting or permanent methods. Call centres will become increasing integral to all  MSSL channels and where applicable, may offer telemedicine for SRH services in addition to building awareness of the  full MSSL offer and helping to translate a client contact into a client service.

The team contributes to furthering MSI’s mission: Children by Choice not Chance by bringing modern business  approaches to MSSL’s marketing strategy in order to move the organisation towards surplus generation, financial  sustainability, high productivity and growth by bringing FP methods closer to the client.

 

The Role 

As a key member of the Middle Management Team (MMT) the Service Marketing Manager is responsible for business  development in general which includes the brand and image of the organisation as well as all marketing, promotional and  advertising strategies and activities. Due to the nature of MSSL’s social business, low cost high impact marketing  strategies and plans are expected in order to maximize both short and long term goals at reasonable investment levels, to  increase the value of the organisation over time.

The Service Marketing Manager is responsible for the day-to-day support of marketing programs and campaigns  including, but not limited to, demand creation, partner and content marketing activity that drive national and regional  awareness and demand for MSSL products and services. This position requires close integration with cross-functional  teams and will manage external and internal resources to develop creative program tactics as required. The purpose of  the Service Marketing Manager is to increase awareness and support for MSSL’s mission, including content and asset  creation, managing the brand, reviewing social media and online performance, performing projects as required to meet  donor requirements and supporting income generation. This is both a strategic planning and a hands-on implementation  role.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Service level marketing 

• Work closely with the Director of Integrated Marketing to formulate effective marketing strategies to achieve MSSL’s  goals.
• Co-ordinate and lead target marketing, promotional campaigns including the planning of advertising, clinic based  promotions, impact assessment, competitive analysis, consumer behaviour analysis.

 

Service Marketing Manager 

Job Framework 

• Work with advertising firms/other vendors to develop and finalize all advertising and communications campaigns and  materials.
• Enhance brand visibility of MSSL services and products.
• Develop a marketing awareness internally and ensure a positive attitude as well as an awareness and involvement  with all team members about the organisation, its marketing initiatives, and the reasons for that. • Develop low cost high impact marketing activities for the clinics channel to increase client numbers and income. • Work closely with the RME team for evidence based decision making.
• Working closely with all project managers on the development of marketing activities and materials, to ensure impact  and the accurate communication of all company and project messages, and the subsequent service numbers to meet  donor requirements.
• Establish sufficient levels and quality of all the different types of marketing activities to maintain high visibility and  subsequent image building in the market.
• Ensure high quality branding of all MSSL centres, activities and materials, in line with donor requirements • Develop and manage a database of IEC materials and productions within budget.
• In conjunction with procurement, liaise with suppliers on production of IEC materials, ensuring quality, timeliness and  cost-efficiency of products and services.
• Work with the Operations teams to provide appropriate visibility for MSSL projects and promotions. • Design templates for brand materials used for external and internal use such as presentation slides, funding  proposals, letterhead etc.
• Support the delivery of generic and branded mass marketing and communication at all levels. • Build positive brand profile by generating content and media coverage and manage all external communications and  public engagement activities, ensuring strategic brand alignment and message consistency.
• Create a wide range of well-written and accurate print and electronic materials, including partner family stories, news  releases, fact sheets, website and internet content.
• Oversee the creative design, production and use of all collateral marketing tools including annual reports, newsletters,  brochures and videos and ensure synergy and efficiency amongst all materials.
• Undertake any other legitimate duties as assigned by management.

 

 

Strategy and development 

• Develop the marketing plan and lead the Integrated Marketing team in recommending initiatives to complement the  MSI’s global strategy and objectives, and see them through planning, budgeting and delivery. • In collaboration with the Integrated Marketing Director, develop annual marketing plans and ensure the effective  delivery of each marketing plan for centres, outreach and community based demand creation, and social marketing  with a clear action plan for each delivery channel.
• With feedback and insights from key partners, evaluate key marketing needs to support all areas at MSSL. Evaluate  the level of success and achieve continuous improvement.
• Work across MSSL, as well as with external stakeholders, to ensure synergy in the delivery of SRHR communications. • Ensure physical as well as service quality standards meet customer expectations and complete customer satisfaction. • Manage and direct all MSSL brands. Ensure high brand awareness associated with quality and safety. • Develop strategies to increase both income and client numbers and to improve the business and service mix.

 

Demand creation 

• Empower and train the Community Based Mobilisers (CBMs), supporting with a new community based mobilisation  strategy. Provide training and support in behaviour change and marketing.
• Support the operations team in the design and delivery of bespoke demand creation activities. • Regular field visits to establish on the ground needs from CBMs and clients.
• In an evolving world of client needs, products and ways to communicate, explore/develop new routes and ways to generate demand and to deliver services.
• Work closely with the Call Centre Channel Lead to promote and improve the impact of MSSL social media platforms. • Support the Advoacay & Policy Manager in the management of all media campaigns and communications to ensure  correct and consistent messages are communicated.
• Develop, maintain and strengthen relations with other agencies working in the region in the SRH field. • Support the delivery of promotional events across the organisation.
• Ensure the presence and maintenance of quality signposting throughout the country.
• Identify and visit various establishments to promote MSSL.
• Monitor and improve the MSSL brand ensuring consistency at the field level.

 

 

Business development / external relations 

• Support negotiations for potential partnerships.

Service Marketing Manager 

Job Framework 

• Collaborate with other NGOs and professional / private health providers to link their activities to MSSL’s programs,  where appropriate.
• Represent MSSL at external meetings, commercial events and environments.
• Stay up to date on relevant developments within the industry through networks, contacts, conferences and meetings. • Identify opportunities for corporate/business partnerships that will contribute to MSSL’s mission and goals. • Content marketing, including writing case studies from our users and white papers using our data.

 

 

Leadership and capacity building 

• Proactively work with the Call Centre Channel Lead to critically assess opportunities to improve income, reduce cost,  maintain excellent quality and increase client flow.
• Coach, develop, mentor and supervise CBMs to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their  work. Provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support all trainings rolled out to the CBM team.
• Ensure the timely payment of monthly stipends to the CBMs.

 

Experience (essential/desirable) 

• Management experience in marketing / corporate communication in the West African context (essential).
•  Demonstrable experience in communications and marketing or public relations (essential).
•  Understanding of the latest communications and marketing trends, such as social media and how to optimize design  for those platforms (essential).
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills (essential).
• Ability to complete multiple projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities; ability to meet deadlines  (essential).
• Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (essential).
•  Project management experience and skills, including the ability to work to tight, competing deadlines (essential).
•  Excellent writing skills, including the ability to inspire and persuade, communicate clearly and concisely, and formulate  messages in an engaging way (essential).
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail (essential).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including the presence to deal effectively with diverse  constituencies including key leadership and staff in the field (essential).
• Good knowledge and experience in community mobilization or commercial marketing in West Africa (essential).
•  Fluency in English and Krio (essential).

 

 

Qualifications (essential/desirable) :

• University Degree in Marketing and communications or business administration majoring in marketing (essential). 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.)
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
• Self- managed and able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Initiative, commitment, drive and perseverance
• Planning, organizational, negotiation and selling skills.
• Highly self-sufficient, entrepreneurial, innovative, inspirational and persuasive.
• Must be prepared to travel on short notice.

 

Service Marketing Manager 

Job Framework 

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 maximize 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.

 

 

Send all updated CV and Application Letter to the Email Address Below:

recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl

 

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3.) Transport Assistant (Driver)

 

Job Frame Work – Transport Assistant (Driver) Job Framework 

Job title Transport Assistant (Driver ) Reporting to Fleet Officer (Chief Driver) Location Various No. direct reports –

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone 

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalized, high quality, affordable contraception  and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission:  children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating  in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP) and sexual &

reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its outreach,  centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

 

 

The Role 

The responsibility of the Transport Assistant (Driver) is to ensure that team members and guests of MSSL arrive at their  destinations safely and on time. Transport Assistant (Driver) s must ensure that proper controls are applied in the management  of MSSL vehicles so as to safeguard passengers, the general public, MSSL assets and ensure that there is a smooth flow of  operations. The scope of the Transport Assistant (Driver) responsibility involves the management of the assigned vehicle,  supporting the outreach team in their daily operations and travelling at short notice with overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities 

Fleet management 

• Ensure that your assigned vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained according to the specified service intervals.
• Ensure that rules and regulations on vehicle management as outlined in the fleet toolkit are followed at all times.
• Prepare monthly fuel report and tracking sheet for the vehicle assigned to you and forwarded to the Chief Driver.
• Ensure efficient MSSL vehicle management.
• Ensure there is zero stock-out of fuel in the vehicle that you are assigned to.
• Ensure that you are smart and tidy in appearance and pay adequate attention to personal hygiene.
•  Report all vehicle accidents immediately and fill in accident report forms as necessary.
• Carry out daily inspections thoroughly and keep the vehicle assigned to you clean at all times.
•  Ensure that all vehicle movement is daily authorized and accurately complete the log book clearly to avoid mistakes.
• Assist the team in the sensitization of clients as a strong supporter and champion of family planning.
•  Monitor and control all fuel consumed in both vehicles and the office generators.
• Maintain an up-to-date vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Assist the outreach team in receiving and supplying family planning commodities.
• Assist the outreach team in recording client information into the MSSL CLIC database using a laptop computer.
•  Ensure adequate and current insurance covers for all MSSL vehicles and other related machinery.
• Compliance with MSI and Government of Sierra Leone standards and procedures.

 

 

Health, safety and security :

• Abide by speed limits and road traffic regulations at all times.
• Ensure that passengers observe all regulations on board MSSL vehicles, e.g. wearing of seat belts while the vehicle is in  motion, liability waivers for third party passengers and other safety precautions.
• Ensure that all the vehicles have got proper ventilation to up keep the health of the passengers and Transport Assistant  (Driver)s.
• Carry out other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Senior Outreach Nurse/Regional Operations Manager/Chief  Transport Assistant (Driver )/Logistics Manager.

 

 

MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD AND BRIBERY.

Job Frame Work – Transport Assistant (Driver)

Qualification and qualities required 

• BECE level education (desirable).
• Good oral and written communication skills (essential).
• Computer skills (essential).
• Fluent in spoken Krio and English (essential).
• Excellent customer service skills (essential).
• Knowledge of basic car mechanics (essential).
• Previous Transport Assistant (Driver ) experience with an International NGO (highly 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.)
• Managing time well and helping others to do so too.
• Passion for service excellence and improving quality.
• Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
•  Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.
• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
• Self- managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to rotate location and willingness to travel at short notice.

 

Job Frame Work – Transport Assistant (Driver) 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 maximize 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.

 

Send all updated CV and Application Letter to the Email Address Below:

recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl

Plan International Sierra Leone

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only) 

4-11-22 Communications Officer

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

 

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

 

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




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

 

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

 

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                 Communications Officer

Grade: C2

Location:          70 % in operational Areas & 30% in Country Office  

Department:     Integrated School Feeding Programme

Reports to:       Communication Coordinator

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

children’s rights and equality for girls. We engage people and partners to:

• Empower children, young people, and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion, and vulnerability.
• Drive change in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels through our reach, experience, and knowledge of the realities children face.
• Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and to overcome adversity.
• Support the safe and successful progression of children into adulthood

 

Plan International Sierra Leone has been approached by the Government of Sierra Leone (The Ministry of Basic and Secondary School Education (MBSSE) to implement school feeding activities in Bo, Kailahun, Port Loko, Tonkolili, Bombali, Moyamba, and Western Rural Area under the Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP). The overarching outcome is to improve accessibility for 344,162 children, particularly girls in the seven targeted districts. The goal is to: 1) Improve access to education for girls and boys through provision of food and Non-food items, 2) Improve women’s livelihoods, participation, and market accessibility in agri-business, and 3) Cultivate an enabling environment that promotes gender awareness and child protection.

 

To support this, thought-out and well-written success stories can demonstrate Plan International Sierra Leone’s capacity and effectiveness in achieving impact, and Centre the voices of girls in the work that we do, this ultimately leads to increased funding from donors and sponsors, more opportunities for the Country Office, and better support for girls.

 

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and delivering communication contents for internal, external, and donor visibility in order to fulfil the ISFP project communication goals.

 

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

The Officer will be supporting the production of evidence-based/impact communication materials that engage, capture attention, connect, inform and inspire donors and partners to support Plan International Sierra Leone’s goals and capture the voice of girls at the centre of our work. The main focus of the Officer will be the Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP). The Officer will be responsible for ensuring the visibility of the project in implementation sites and communicating its impact on social media and local media. S/he will support on developing human interest stories and monthly briefs to strengthen donor relationships.

 

In addition, S/he will support the development of communications collateral (success stories, donor documents, and capacity statements) that will showcase Plan International Sierra Leone’s impact. S/he will be supporting in producing and/or updating digital materials and disseminating information through social platforms. S/he will also monitor information from social media sources synthesize and share main points with the Country Leadership Team and strengthen the positioning of Plan International Sierra Leone on social networks in Sierra Leone, WACA, and Plan Global.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitor print and social media for mentions of Plan International Sierra Leone and other topics of interest to the organization, and flag for attention when necessary to the ISFP Team Leader and Communications Coordinator
• Monitor external information sources and high-level reports (from MBSSE, WFP, FAO, etc.) and synthesize and share main points/outcomes with key staff in the CO, CNO, MBSSE, etc.
• Develop content on ISFP for social media, local and national media
• Collect human interest stories, success stories, and case studies
• Develop monthly briefs, especially on women cooperative groups, safeguarding and child protection activities to inform and inspire donors and partners
• Develop and/or update materials for Plan International websites, Workplace, and other electronic information-sharing platforms and upload as appropriate.
• Daily monitor news, trends, and events with potential impact on programming
• Regularly provide high-resolution, good-quality digital images on Plan International Sierra Leone’s work.
• Support the creation of visibility items for the ISFP program
• Support the development of communications collateral (success stories and capacity statements) that will showcase Plan International Sierra Leone’s impact and efficiency
• Support in arranging/facilitating international media visits
• Support on training for staff and on the development of success stories, capacity statements, technical briefs, case studies, etc.

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Liaise with the communications department and project team.

Interact with program participants for content collection

 

External:

Journalists, photographers, media/communications officers from other NGOs, government, etc

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Education/Professional Background:

Essential

• A minimum of first degree in Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, or relevant field. Additional studies or a short course in Project Communications could be an added advantage.
• Strong creative writing and editing skills
• Experience in media relations
• Knowledge of project visibility best practices
• Good knowledge and experience in handling a camera
• Strong corporate social media understanding (Facebook and Twitter) and ability to navigate political sensitivities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding in relation to media
• Willingness to learn
• Strong team building and motivational skills, willingness to learn, try and iterate new approaches

 

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in design software and WordPress
• Understanding of school feeding projects
• Experience working in the development sector
• Good knowledge and experience in creating engaging video content including editing
• Strong understanding of print, radio, television, and social media

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent will be based in Freetown with regular travel to programme areas.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Mid contact: occasional interaction with children

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

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

 

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

 

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES 

We are open and accountable

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

 

We strive for lasting impact

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

 

We work well together

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

 

We are inclusive and empowering

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

 

Applications: 

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 17th November 2021 by 5:00 pm

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

           most recent supervisor

 

  Send applications to the below link:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

 

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

 

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

 

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

Grade: G5

Vacancy no.: ABUJA/DC/GS/2022/04 Publication dat e: 08 August 2022 Application deadline (midnight local time): 19 September 2022

Job ID: 9024 Department: RO-Africa Organization Unit: CO-Abuja Location: Freetown Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration:

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.




The following are eligible to apply:

•  ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
•  External candidates*

*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.

The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

Introduction

Opportunity Salone is a project implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that aims to support Sierra Leone develop a vibrant and resilient economy delivering Decent Work opportunities to Sierra Leoneans. The project is fully aligned with the government’s vision for national development as expressed in the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2019-23 (MTNDP). It emphasises human capital development, in particular investment in capacity building, and establishment of a diversified, competitive economy with well-developed infrastructure. Opportunity Salone is financed by the European Union as part of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). The project aims to contribute to large scale job creation and job quality improvements for women, youth and persons with disabilities mainly in rural areas in Sierra Leone through inclusive value chain development focused on SMEs and cooperatives, and feeder road maintenance to improve access to markets. The project will be implemented in 4 districts (Port Loko, Bombali, Bo and Kenema), over a 48 month period (Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2025) with a budget of 8 million Euros and have three interrelated outcomes: – Enhanced, conflict-sensitive, agricultural value chain and entrepreneurship development for SMEs, youth, women and persons with disabilities – Improved feeder road maintenance contributing to resolve infrastructure bottlenecks to immediate job creation – Improved business environment for entrepreneurship development and feeder road maintenance The project will undertake inclusive value chain development interventions to support job creation and women’s inclusion. The project will work across 4 agricultural value chains in the selected districts. Value chain development interventions will be complemented with entrepreneurship promotion, building on the networks of trainers that have been established by previous ILO projects and ensuring that women and youth, including those with disabilities are able to access the business support services they need to start and run enterprises. The project will also undertake employment intensive investment programming (EIIP) through routine feeder road maintenance by supporting district councils to set up and manage sustainable funding mechanisms for the very vital service. The last outcome which focuses on the policy and regulatory environment, will reinforce the sustainability of results achieved in Outcomes 1 and 2. Opportunity Salone adopts a gender-sensitive market systems and value chain development approach . The value chain approach relies on collaboration with national and development partners, and will aim at complementing and strengthening synergies between the project and other EU-funded projects and initiatives in Sierra Leone such as the UNCDF Investment Facility and the “Boosting Agriculture and Food Security – BAFS” programme. The Project Assistant will support the smooth implementation of all project activities through a coherent communications and visibility plan which will be devised and maintained throughout the life of the project.

Reporting lines: Under the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Abuja Office director, the Communication and Information Management Assistants will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of the project.

Description of Duties

•  Provide specialized support for the development and dissemination of communication and information products and services ensuring compliance with applicable standards. Assist senior management with the internal communications in the Office.
•  Keep up to date with ILO world of work themes and developments.
•  Provide documentation services and maintain and update webpages, databases and web content management systems, classifying information in compliance with applicable standards. Liaise with staff and managers for technical content, information on activities and issues of key importance.
•  Prepare and review communication and information products for layout and design in compliance with applicable standards.
•  Conduct media reviews and disseminate relevant news within the Office and to Regional Office, HQ and other concerned parties as required.

•  Liaise with media outlets and journalists to provide information on upcoming meetings and special events including on accreditation and other procedures governing media coverage of ILO events. Maintain and update a media contacts/distribution list.

•  Source information from a variety of sources and respond to general inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
•  Keep abreast of changes to communication and information management methods, techniques, tools, standards and guidelines and share information with concerned parties.
•  Participate in the organization of meetings, conferences, campaigns and other events by providing administrative support and ensuring the availability and dissemination of materials.
•  Prepare inputs, run reports and extract and compile data and present information to support analysis and reporting needs.
•  Provide administrative and office support services including drafting general correspondence, initiating and following up on administrative actions, processing requests for translation and printing.
•  Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education plus formal training in communications and administrative field.

Experience

Minimum of five years of office support work experience including in communication or information management support services.

Languages

Excellent command of English and working knowledge of another language of the duty station.

Competencies

•  Knowledge of communication and/or information management techniques.
•  Knowledge of multimedia techniques and platforms.
•  Knowledge of producing and using multimedia products.
•  Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
•  In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:
•  Ability to interpret and work within the applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
•  Ability to code and classify information in accordance with standards.
•  Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems including for updating websites, desktop publishing, graphic design.
•  Ability to search for information from a variety of sources and respond to requests for information.
•  Accuracy and attention to detail and skills in the design, layout and formatting of documents.
•  Drafting and web writing/editing skills. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

“Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position”.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account – @ilo.org – should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

How To Apply

Click here to apply

Job Description

Create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media

Roles and responsibilities:

Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer
Follow a script, screenplay or outline
Input sound to enhance footage, may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
Input graphics to enhance footage
Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file
Improving and correcting lighting, coloring and faulty footage
Organizing and managing all audio and video assets to ensure a smooth workflow




Requirements and skills:

Solid prior experience are a video editor or videographer
Sound technical knowledge of professional lighting and photography equipment
Strong expertise in editing software such as Premiere pro, After Effect, Photoshop and Final Cut Pro
Good color grading sense and skills and are able to tell a story through editing
Organized and with a high attention to detail
High-quality work while meeting tight deadlines

 

HOW TO APPLY:

PLEASE SEND IN ALL YOUR APPLICATIONS TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW;

michael@elephantbet.sl

UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager
2.) Communications and Reporting Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager

 

 

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2.) Communications and Reporting Specialist

 

Description of assignment title: Information and Results Coordination Officer

Assignment country: Sierra Leone

Expected start date: 02/01/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Host entity: UNRCO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Freetown




Details

Mission and objectives

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Sierra Leone aims to bring together different United Nations agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The UNRCO supports the role and functions of the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team (UNCT) through shared vision, norms and standards, capacities and operating protocols to deliver together more coherent, effective and efficient support to global, regional and nationally agreed goals and priorities. It leads UN coordination, strategic policy, partnerships and investments around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNRCO also seeks to strengthen accountability for results and provide greater incentives for integrated action and support for the UNCT to deliver and report on in-country results at scale that respond to Sierra Leone’s national needs and priorities. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level.

Context

This UN Volunteer assignment will contribute to achievement of results under the RCO strategic objectives on strengthened partnerships and knowledge management. The UN Volunteer will work with the RCO Data Management and Results Monitoring/Reporting Officer, as well as the RCO Team Leader, to support coordination of data management and results reporting activities of the UN Country Team and the Resident Coordinator. The UNV will also contribute to coordination work within the UNCT and contribute to other deliverables and work of the RCO to accelerate the achievement of internationally and nationally agreed goals and commitments, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Data Management and Reporting Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1.Supports the communication and information flow within the RCO and with the UNCT.

• •  Actively contributes and seeks to ensure the flow of information and communication between the front office and other UN agencies, including the coordination groups of the UN Country Team (UNCT);
  •  Develops inter-agency platforms for communication and knowledge sharing;
•  Supports high-level missions and special events in close collaboration with the concerned sections, UN agencies and national authorities. 2.Supports the RC in fulfilling his/her multiple mandates effectively, in collaboration with the RCO:
•  Ensures close follow-up on the activities of the RCO and supports the RC in defining the RCO’s key tasks and priorities;
•  Supports the RC in preparing key talking points, briefing notes and briefing packs and prepares presentation materials ahead of meetings, missions and other events. Critically analyses materials prepared for the RC and ensures that quality and standards are high;
•  Coordinates the agenda of the RC and stays up to date and on top of upcoming missions and events to make sure that his/her time is used effectively and that deadlines are met;
•  Prepares and supports high-level missions to Sierra Leone; and assists the RC in effective follow-up of missions. 3.Provides substantive support for the development and implementation of the UNCT information and data strategies, including data partnerships
•  Plans and facilitates data collection in support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Joint Workplans, Country Common Analysis (CCA), UNSDCF Evaluation, and other UNCT activities;
•  Undertakes data mining and visualization to assist the Resident Coordinator (RC) and UNCT, including Results Groups, in developing reports and presentations on a range of sustainable development topics;
•  Supports the UN’s work with national data and statistical systems, facilitating engagement with national entities and data systems;
•  Communicates and coordinates with existing partners and helps form new partnerships with UN agencies, academia, the private sector, and governmental agencies to further the use of data science for development. 4.Coordinates monitoring and reporting of UNCT results
•  Supports inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting on the UNSDCF and Joint Programmes, particularly through UNINFO;
•  Provides support to substantive quality assurance review of the UNSDCF monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and results reporting to country, regional and global levels;
•  Facilitates support of inter-agency monitoring and evaluation group to the UNSDCF Evaluation process;
•  Undertakes data collection, consolidation, and input of UNCT activities on UNINFO, including coordination, programmatic and normative activities;
•  Supports facilitation to the development of the UN Annual Results Report

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply: – Only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform. The start of the assignment is scheduled at earliest convenience.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Donor priorities

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Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

•  Strong overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), data collection systems and office technology equipment;
•  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Social work, Business management

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Krio, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Business or public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area.

Competencies and values

Client Orientation Communication Planning and Organizing Technological Awareness

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The UNV will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with travel to the field as needed. Sierra Leone is generally a safe country (UN Security Level 2), with theft as the most common cause of insecurity. The climate is warm and sunny for six months, November – May and warm and rainy from June – October. There are markets with fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish and there many grocery stores with imported foods, such a cheese, confectionaries, frozen, vegetables, etc. There are internationally recognized banks. UNV will need to complete the UN Basic and Advanced Security Certificate. Sierra Leone is a unique and beautiful country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1998, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Kenema, Bombali, Koinadugu and Moyamba Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, DFID, the European Union, and Charity water.

Job Summary

Job Title:	Communications & Gender Officer
Country:	Sierra Leone
Location:	Freetown – with frequent traveling to field offices
Reports to:	Programme Development and Quality Manager
Supervision Given to:	Nil

 

OVERVIEW 

The Communications & Gender Officer will support the Program Development and Quality Manager (PDQM) and play a critical role in collecting material and developing and implementing traditional and innovative communications campaigns to project GOAL Sierra Leone’s (SL) voice and profile our vision and program of work.




The ideal candidate will be a media and digital enthusiast, with exceptional writing skills and some graphic design skills and will have a strong interest in developing a career in communications.

 

The successful candidate will also work on the development, and implementation of gender equality related projects across GOAL SL programs.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

RESPONSIBITY 1

Assist the PDQM in creating a communications strategy and implementing the coordination and delivery of the plan to achieve that strategy 

• Task 1: Participate in field visits and assist in documenting the delivery and impact of GOAL programmes, in partnership with the PDQM and the Technical and MEAL Country Teams.
• Task 2: Draft pieces about program delivery and beneficiary stories, following field visits for GOAL SL and HQ communications

 

RESPONSIBILITY 2 

Assist in creating content to promote gender equality focused on gender related activities 

• Task 1:  Translate events and programmatic developments into narratives, in partnership with Gender Advisor to convey key messages about GOAL SL’s approach to promoting gender equality for dissemination across GOAL’s communication platforms.
• Task 2: Assist in designing gender equality related presentations and public statements for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY 3 

Assist in coordinating and facilitating branding of materials for GOAL SL 

• Task 1: Assist in ensuring the appropriate and consistent use of GOAL’s visual identity in internal and external communications.
• Task 2: Assist in the designing and commissioning the printing of information and visibility materials.

 

RESPONSIBILITY 4 

Assist in managing internal communication.

• Task 1:  Drive good organisation of GOAL SL communications related material (including photography and video material) on SharePoint for easy access and effective institutional memory.
• Task 2: Prepare and share GOAL SL quarterly internal and external newsletters.

 

FURTHER DETAIL ON KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Content Development for internal and external engagement

• Produce high-quality written stories that demonstrate GOAL SL’s impact for engagement on digital channels, and for HQ.

• Produce high quality, child-focused visual content (photography and/or video material) that inspires, engages and positively transforms diverse audiences.
• Support the production of high impact communications assets to facilitate GOAL’s external engagement efforts and resource acquisition.
• Initiate relevant topical content in support of GOAL’s key priorities and key global moments for use to engage audiences.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with field staff to facilitate successful coordination and planning of field visits.
• Package and disseminate stories to GOAL HQ.

• Ensure all content complies with GOAL’s safeguarding protocols.

 

External communications

• Develop and maintain key media contacts and build strategic relationships with media in SL, including international news correspondents and wire agencies.
• Proactively pursue opportunities to pitch compelling story ideas including press releases to the media.

• Coordinate, plan and facilitate media visits to GOAL SL programmes.
• Assist PDQM as required with external donor communication.

 

Gender equality/ mainstreaming

• Work with SBC and Gender Coordinator to assist with promoting gender equality and mainstreaming throughout GOAL SL work

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Required 

• A degree, diploma or equivalent in Communications, PR or Marketing or equivalent work experience in an agency or in-house environment, with a proven track record of achievement.
• Experience developing, monitoring and evaluating communications campaigns

• Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Fluent business level English speaker
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong time, project, and prioritization management skills

• Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Agility in moving successfully between traditional media and social media
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills
• Impressive accuracy and eye for detail
• Methodical, flexible, and capable of undertaking multitask driven work

 

Desirable 

• Some experience in graphic design, photography and videography
• Experience in managing expectations from multiple key stakeholders
• Event coordination experience
• Administrative experience

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starter who takes responsibility for his/her own work

 

Requirements : GOAL Competencies : no more than five (See GOAL Competencies Framework)

• Competency 1 and description (level)
• Competency 2 and description (level)

• Competency 3 etc…

 

Other requirement:

The candidate should be willing to travel to the field for documentation purposes.

 

General Terms and Conditions

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

 

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.

Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 7th October, 2022, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

United Nation’s RCS (Resident Coordinator System) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Partnerships and Knowledge Management Specialist
2.) Information and Results Coordination Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Partnerships and Knowledge Management Specialist

 

Description of assignment title: Partnerships and Knowledge Management Specialist

Assignment country: Sierra Leone

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: Yes

Host entity: UNRCO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Freetown

Details

Mission and objectives

The Joint UNDP-DPPA programme on building national capacities for conflict prevention has made a ground-breaking contribution in bridging the gap between political engagement and development assistance in pursuit of preventing conflict and sustaining peace. In its new phase (2019-2023), the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme will further strengthen the analytical capacities of national stakeholders and the UN system in support of Member States’ efforts to advance policy and programmatic coherence on conflict prevention and support strategies for sustaining peace. The deployment of Peace and Development Advisors and has been the primary instrument of the Joint Programme to provide capacity for Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to support national partners in dialogue and national or local mediation processes, the establishment and operationalization of national infrastructures and mechanisms for peace; and other initiatives aimed at sustaining peace. There are currently 59 PDA positions across the globe. In an effort to ensure that PDAs are better equipped and empowered to deliver on their functions, the Joint Programme has established in a number of contexts small ‘Peace and Development teams’ where national or international capacities, depending on the context, provides reinforced capacity to the PDA’s engagement in support of the RCOs and UNCTs in the area of conflict prevention and sustaining peace. In 2020, there are about 23 such teams established globally. Since 2014, the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme has partnered with United Nations Volunteers to deploy UN Volunteers with a profile in peace and development in countries where PDAs are deployed. UN Volunteers are deployed to work closely with the PDAs, to augment the capacity on both conflict/political analysis and support to programming responses, with a particular emphasis placed on engaging with civil society actors in a manner consistent with UNV’s mandate.

Context

This UN Volunteer assignment will contribute to achievement of results under the RCO strategic objectives on strengthened partnerships and knowledge management. The UN Volunteer will work with the RCO Partnerships and Development Finance Officer (PDFO), as well as the RCO Team Leader, to support coordination of partnerships and knowledge management activities. In addition, the UNV will also contribute to coordination work in with UNCT and contribute to other deliverables and work of the RCO in order to accelerate the achievement of internationally and nationally agreed goals and commitments, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the RCO Partnerships and Development Finance Officer (PDFO), the UN Volunteer will conduct the following tasks: 1.Provide support to coordinate UNCT partnership and joint programming activities:

•  Research and compile background information on potential partners to support effective dialogue and engagement.
•  Draft briefing notes, articles, and other communication tools for use in partnership building with Government and other partners.

•  Identify potential funding opportunities for UN agencies by regularly consulting relevant websites and extracting key information.

• Support compilation of proposal material from different UN agencies, including budgets, work plans, and narratives as part of finalizing joint funding applications.
•  Support compilation and review of periodic reports to donors associated with pro-grammes implanted jointly by more than one UN agency. 2.Support knowledge management activities and activities in and outside the UN System:
•  Support coordination of knowledge sharing (including through training and facilitating peer exchange, and organization of round tables, discussion forums) amongst RCO staff and other UN staff, including amongst UNCT coordination groups
•  Compile analysis of UN experiences, lessons learned and support knowledge network-ing to contribute to planning processes.
•  Develop and maintains knowledge management database accessible to UN staff.
•  Support sharing of best practices, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across the UN system and with external partners.
•  Support organization of RCO multi-partner events, including preparation and distribu-tion of invitations, and provide on-site support during the event.
•  Provide other administration support which may be required by the RCO.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is part of UNV’s disability inclusion strategy. UNV seeks to 1) provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to serve as UN Volunteers 2) enable UN partners to expand diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their workforce worldwide 3) build a talent pipeline of qualified professionals with disabilities who can contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national and global levels, with focus on national capacity. Only candidate with disabilities is eligible to apply for this position. If shortlisted for this assignment, you will be asked for a copy of an official document confirming that you have a disability from a general practitioner, or from an organization of persons with disabilities. Important: On your profile, kindly select the response “yes” to the question of whether you consider yourself a person living with a disability. Should you require special arrangements to facilitate the interview and assessment during the selection process, please indicate this in the “special remarks” field in your profile. In case you are facing accessibility constraints kindly write an email to support@unv.org.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Donor priorities

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Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in coordinating UNCT partnership and joint programming activities, activities management. Skills and experience:

•  Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
•  Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

 

 

 

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2.) Information and Results Coordination Officer

 

Description of assignment title: Information and Results Coordination Officer

Assignment country: Sierra Leone

Expected start date: 02/01/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Host entity: UNRCO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Freetown

Details

Mission and objectives

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Sierra Leone aims to bring together different United Nations agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The UNRCO supports the role and functions of the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team (UNCT) through shared vision, norms and standards, capacities and operating protocols to deliver together more coherent, effective and efficient support to global, regional and nationally agreed goals and priorities. It leads UN coordination, strategic policy, partnerships and investments around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNRCO also seeks to strengthen accountability for results and provide greater incentives for integrated action and support for the UNCT to deliver and report on in-country results at scale that respond to Sierra Leone’s national needs and priorities. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. The RC system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level.

Context

This UN Volunteer assignment will contribute to achievement of results under the RCO strategic objectives on strengthened partnerships and knowledge management. The UN Volunteer will work with the RCO Data Management and Results Monitoring/Reporting Officer, as well as the RCO Team Leader, to support coordination of data management and results reporting activities of the UN Country Team and the Resident Coordinator. The UNV will also contribute to coordination work within the UNCT and contribute to other deliverables and work of the RCO to accelerate the achievement of internationally and nationally agreed goals and commitments, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Data Management and Reporting Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1.Supports the communication and information flow within the RCO and with the UNCT.

•  Actively contributes and seeks to ensure the flow of information and communication between the front office and other UN agencies, including the coordination groups of the UN Country Team (UNCT);
•  Develops inter-agency platforms for communication and knowledge sharing;

•  Supports high-level missions and special events in close collaboration with the concerned sections, UN agencies and national authorities. 2.Supports the RC in fulfilling his/her multiple mandates effectively, in collaboration with the RCO:

•  Ensures close follow-up on the activities of the RCO and supports the RC in defining the RCO’s key tasks and priorities;
•  Supports the RC in preparing key talking points, briefing notes and briefing packs and prepares presentation materials ahead of meetings, missions and other events. Critically analyses materials prepared for the RC and ensures that quality and standards are high;
•  Coordinates the agenda of the RC and stays up to date and on top of upcoming missions and events to make sure that his/her time is used effectively and that deadlines are met;
•  Prepares and supports high-level missions to Sierra Leone; and assists the RC in effective follow-up of missions. 3.Provides substantive support for the development and implementation of the UNCT information and data strategies, including data partnerships
•  Plans and facilitates data collection in support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Joint Workplans, Country Common Analysis (CCA), UNSDCF Evaluation, and other UNCT activities;
•  Undertakes data mining and visualization to assist the Resident Coordinator (RC) and UNCT, including Results Groups, in developing reports and presentations on a range of sustainable development topics;
•  Supports the UN’s work with national data and statistical systems, facilitating engagement with national entities and data systems;
•  Communicates and coordinates with existing partners and helps form new partnerships with UN agencies, academia, the private sector, and governmental agencies to further the use of data science for development. 4.Coordinates monitoring and reporting of UNCT results
•  Supports inter-agency efforts on results and progress monitoring and reporting on the UNSDCF and Joint Programmes, particularly through UNINFO;
•  Provides support to substantive quality assurance review of the UNSDCF monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and results reporting to country, regional and global levels;
•  Facilitates support of inter-agency monitoring and evaluation group to the UNSDCF Evaluation process;
•  Undertakes data collection, consolidation, and input of UNCT activities on UNINFO, including coordination, programmatic and normative activities;
•  Supports facilitation to the development of the UN Annual Results Report

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of the Republic of Ireland and therefore specific criteria apply: – Only the following are eligible to apply: Irish citizens or a European Economic Area nationals with an unrestricted right to reside in Ireland or have a declaration of refugee status from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform. The start of the assignment is scheduled at earliest convenience.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Donor priorities

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Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

•  Strong overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), data collection systems and office technology equipment;
•  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Social work, Business management

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Krio, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Business or public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area.

Competencies and values

Client Orientation Communication Planning and Organizing Technological Awareness

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The UNV will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with travel to the field as needed. Sierra Leone is generally a safe country (UN Security Level 2), with theft as the most common cause of insecurity. The climate is warm and sunny for six months, November – May and warm and rainy from June – October. There are markets with fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish and there many grocery stores with imported foods, such a cheese, confectionaries, frozen, vegetables, etc. There are internationally recognized banks. UNV will need to complete the UN Basic and Advanced Security Certificate. Sierra Leone is a unique and beautiful country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

Closing date: 3rd October 2022

To Apply: Click Here

 

 

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

 

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

 

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position:

 

Position: Manager, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships 

Duty Station: BRAC Sierra Leone Country Office 

 

Purpose:

 

The main purpose of the Manager, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, is to raise high value funding for [BRAC Country Office] from both existing and potential bilateral donors, foundations, multilaterals and regional organizations. The Manager will be responsible for development and execution of a fundraising strategy in line with the One BRAC Global Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Strategy. The position will focus on mapping of potential donors, scoping of funding opportunities including pipeline management, pro-active engagement with existing and potential donors, proposal writing and development of partnerships with other organizations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Searching for new funding opportunities through donor website, meetings, affiliates, donor engagement meetings.
• Review the funding opportunities and check alignment with country strategy, organizational policies, programme priorities and country capacity etc.
• Gather information on the country situation and become familiar with the requirements and guidelines of various funders.
• Looking/establishing possible partnerships and consortiums with different organizations, agencies.
• Support budget preparation for concepts note and proposals
• Maintain a database of funding status, donor feedback and refusals; and share with BI HO and affiliates.
• Analyze the failed projects proposals, documentation and share with relevant authority for future improvement.
• Establish an archive of past and current proposals for any future/further reference.
• Attend donor liaison meetings, donor visits and answer funding related queries.
• Executing donor engagement strategies for potential and existing bilateral donors in collaboration with the GRP Department and BRAC Affiliates, including organizing outreach events and cultivating prospects to build trustful relationships in a proactive manner to secure income streams;
• Writing of concept notes, full proposals and other funding applications, in collaboration with the GRP Department, the Programme Department and BRAC Affiliates and in line with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for proposal development;
• Lead coordination of all inputs and deliverables from the country office during proposal development
• Collaborate with the fundraising community of practice within BRAC to ensure alignments with BRACs strategies and guidelines while focusing on the most relevant, strategic and likely to win opportunities;
• Investigate and strengthen fundraising capacity across fundraising, programs and finance staff of BRAC Sierra Leone

 

 

Person Specifications:

• Sound understanding on the institutional and local fundraising market;
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, relationship building, stewardship for relevant donors;
• Traceable experience in writing winning proposals for relevant donors;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines;
• Ability to maximize income through accurate matching of applications to project/propositions;
• Sound understanding on donor mapping, scoping, profiling and/or donor engagement activities;
• Experience in organizing relevant outreach efforts (meetings, events, other);
• A strong team player who is willing to support colleagues and the wider organisation;
• Relevant network with relevant donors;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, trust and open communication, ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationships with internal partners; 
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to active citizenship, poverty eradication, global justice, social change, and gender equality Ability to work virtually in a global environment;
• Proficiency in English;
• Ability to travel internationally @ 10% of time
• Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of progressive experience in an international environment – with a diverse workforce – that includes roles in fundraising/donor relationships and partnerships.

 

 

General Competencies:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Enthusiasm
• Commitment
• Planning and Organizing
• Proactive/Self-starter Mindset
• Communication
• Diplomatic Skills
• Creativity
• Ability to set strategic priorities 
• Communication
• Judgment and Decision Making
• High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Visio, Cloud Computing (Google Drive and Dropbox), and the Internet
• High organizational skills

 

 

Safeguarding:

•  Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

 

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Educational Requirements:

Post-graduate/Master’s any of the following:  Development Studies, Geopolitics, Law, Sales, Public Policy/Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations or equivalent with a demonstrable commitment to poverty reduction and social justice issues

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant experience.

 

 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

• Application deadline: 9th September 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply