Sierra Diamond is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Inventory Analyst Supervisor
2.) Expediter
3.) Assistant Buyer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Inventory Analyst Supervisor

 

Job Description

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY 

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Inventory Analyst Supervisor

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Superintendent

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key Duties Include: 

• Run Weekly reorder report to order stock;

• Continuous analysis of the inventory levels in order to ensure Sierra Diamonds targets for cost and availability are achieved;

• Manage bulk consumable (underground support, reagents, drill steel) re-ordering;

• Responsible for the strategic stocking policies, enforcing and working with users to ensure the right items are been stocked;

• Working with users to improve forecast accuracy through communication and collaboration;

• Catalogue approved requests for new items as required;

• Ensure accurate inventory codification of items, and review and reclassify items as required;

• Perform catalogue research for data with Sierra Diamonds suppliers to ensure correct part numbers and product specifications  are included in item descriptions and the maintenance thereof;

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork and organizational astuteness;

• Stock budget forecasting skills;

• Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work within time constraints;

• Ability to analyse historical usage and forecasting future usage to determine re-order levels;

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

• Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain or related field;

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Inventory Control in Major Industries;

• Sound knowledge of Inventory Optimization;

• Sound knowledge classification XYZ and ABC;

• Sound knowledge of stock counting principle;

• Experience with the use of an ERP system (Pronto).

How to apply: 

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

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: Friday 25^th March 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

Equal opportunity statement: 

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

 

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2.) Expediter

 

Job Description

 

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Expediter 

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone 

Department: Supply Chain 

Reports to: Supply Chain Superintendent 

Hours: 44 per week

 Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key Duties Include:

• Tracking of orders from placement to the delivery at the mine site;

• Provide up-to-date status of all orders to end users on weekly basis;

• Responsible for determining the best reasonable rate and to coordinate the timing and means of delivery;

• Responsible for following upon back orders with vendors;

• Work with vendors to solve all invoicing issues that could delay critical shipments;

• Responsible for monitoring lead times and ensuring suppliers adhere to them;

• Maintains and updates a comprehensive tracking report to enhance planning;

• Investigate and follow up on all receiving discrepancies associated with your purchase orders;

• Assist with the investigation and resolution of all invoice mismatches associated with your orders.

 

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork and organizational astuteness;

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

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

• A graduate in Public or Business Administration or related field with a minimum 4 years in a similar role; • Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement and logistics;

• Mining experience would be considered an asset;

• Experience with the use of an ERP system (Pronto)

How to apply: 

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

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: Friday 25^th March 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

Equal opportunity statement: 

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

 

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3.) Assistant Buyer

 

Job Description

 

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Assistant Buyer

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Superintendent

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key Duties Include: 

• Receiving RTP documents from end users;

• Requesting quotations from suppliers required to convert RTP’s to purchase orders;

• Compare various quotations and complete the adjudication form to select the best supplier;

• Continuously following up with suppliers to submit requested quotations;

• Assist in maintaining the purchase order tracking system, which indicates the updated status of all RTP’s and Purchase orders  through the various stages of the procurement process, for all departments;

• Report to the Procurement Supervisor, Superintendent and Supply Chain Manager about any anomalies regarding quotations,  orders and invoices from suppliers;

• Liaise with Warehouse and communicate with suppliers should there be non-conformance reports issued to suppliers;

• Assist in creating new product codes (Cataloguing) in the Pronto Accounting Warehouse management system;

• Maintaining of current product codes (Cataloguing) in the Pronto Accounting Warehouse management system.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required: 

• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and written) in English;

• Basic accounting expertise;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment;

• Strong negotiating skills and attention to detail is required;

• Must be able to thrive under pressure, and function in an environment where multitasking is required;

• Expected to be professional, hardworking with a positive attitude, and must be a self-starter

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms,  training will be provided on the Pronto Account Management System

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role

• Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain or related field;

• Must have the ability to work well within a team environment

• Must have the ability to work with accuracy, detail to deliver operational tasks as per set time line requirements

• Monitoring and inform immediate head of any potential risk to the Supply Chain Department and Sierra Diamonds Organization

• Record keeping, filing and any other administrative tasks as and when required.

How to apply: 

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

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: Friday 25^th March 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

Equal opportunity statement: 

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

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Job Description

Plan International Sierra Leone

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only) 

2-03-2022 Internal Control 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:                Internal Control Officer

Grade: C2

Location:         80% within the different operational sites & 20% on office-related activities at the Country Office

Reports to:      Risk Management and Internal Control Manager

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Internal Control function is part of the second line of defense, supporting the implementation of effective risk management through monitoring the functioning of the country’s internal controls to ensure that they comply with organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating all internal and external audits and following up on audit action lists on the Integrated School Feeding Project.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

• Reports to the Risk Management and Internal control Manager, with a dotted line to the Country Director and Team Leader Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP).
• Acts as the focal point for regular monitoring on the implementation of the Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP)
• Budget responsibility limited to area specific matters

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Internal Control

• Coordinates and implements (in consultation with the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager) a comprehensive internal control (audit) schedule.
• Participates in the design of all tools required for the internal control work (Term of Reference (ToR), work plans, reporting format, protocols, etc.) to enable the satisfactory execution of internal control assignments.
• Prepares reports for management on internal control assignments undertaken
• Facilitates any required self-assessment exercises on the effectiveness of internal controls
• Advises and supports the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager in the strengthening of internal controls, systems, and processes, including training and development, needs to address control gaps
• Conduct monthly monitoring on a sampled bases the implementation of the Integrated School feeding project and report your findings to the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager
• Facilitates the sharing of learning, based on best practices within the organization as well as on best practices
• Actively participates in any regional internal control/audit networks as well as relevant external networks concerning internal controls and risk management
• Drives the testing of the internal control system in place for robustness, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Conducts half-yearly inventory of Plan assets.
• Reviews of the procurement process to determine the level of risk and propose actions to mitigate them.
• Conducts yearly verification of suppliers list before approval by management
• Undertakes the review of fleet management to assure management of effective and efficient use of its vehicles for Plan business.
• Review contracts, MoUs, funding agreements in conformity with approved procedures and laws.
• Responsible for the quarterly review of advances and their liquidation in advance reports.
• Performs/participates in other sensitive reviews and investigations as assigned

Partner Risk Management

• Responsible for the review of partners (LNGOs) activities (deliverables, reporting) about MoU/Funding Agreements signed with Plan every quarter
• Monitors whether appropriate due diligence is carried out on all potential partners, including financial capacity assessment, ISFP Commodity handling, and anti-terrorism screening
• Supports training and capacity-building of partners on internal controls
• Monitors actions taken to address weaknesses identified from due diligence(s) conducted on partners
• Coordinates/performs partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Plan rules and regulations

External Audits and Reviews

• Acts as the focal point for all external audits, facilitating the timely provision of documents and information as required by external auditors/reviewers
• Monitors actions taken by management in response to external audits and reviews, ensuring that all such actions are implemented and reported as agreed and on a timely basis

Risk Management

• Acts as the focal point for regular updates provided by management in the Country Risk Register
• Tracks progress of agreed actions to mitigate risks
• Acts as the focal point for Promoting Enhanced Transparency, Accountability and Learning initiative (PETAL) for tracking implementation of management actions designed to ensure more effective fraud prevention, detection, and anticipation, to achieve greater transparency in operations, and to improve accountability to stakeholders

Child & Youth Safeguarding, and Gender Equality & Inclusion Policy Implementation

Ensures that the global policies on Safeguarding Children & Young People and Gender Equality & Inclusion are monitored and effectively implemented and that any concerns are reported and managed by the appropriate procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal 

• Risk Management and Internal Control Manager

• Management team – Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP)

• All CO staff including Managers/supervisors

• Internal controllers and Global Assurance team in the WACA region

External

• Implementing Partners
• Suppliers/Service providers
• External auditors commissioned by Plan or donor to audit projects sponsored by the donors.
• Relevant professional internal audit/risk management networks.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualification and Experience:

Essential

• First degree in auditing/ accounting/finance/management or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience in internal audit
• Good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills (open-minded, diplomatic)
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence
• Good listener with strong advisory skills
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Organised, methodical and meticulous.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in accounting/auditing
• First-hand experience and knowledge of working in the development sector –external /internal auditing
• Familiarity with project management and development sector donor requirements
• Knowledge of Sierra Leone legal and regulatory environment
• Understanding of Risk Management concepts
• Facilitation and coaching skills.

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 organisation 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 maximise 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: 15^th March 2022 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.

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.

 

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 Description

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x2)

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:                Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Grade: C2

Location:         Moyamba and Port Loko District

Reports to:      MERL Specialist

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Plan Sierra Leone is a humanitarian child centered organization, non-religious, non-political, Not-for-profit with a vision of a world in which all children reach their potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity in the strive to achieving lasting improvement in the lives of deprived children in communities. Plan Sierra Leone’s focus is on education, health, youth and children’s empowerment backed by advocacy work that engages policy makers and the affected communities in dialogue on issues of inequality to promote lasting development.

PURPOSE: 

This role is required to support the implementation of Plan’s standard M&E procedures, processes, and reporting requirements. S/he will support the PIIA teams to implement programmes, support systems for data collection, management and use, documentation, progress reporting, startups and phase-outs of projects. The role will also support implementation of M&E actions, monitoring and evaluation processes, knowledge management and assurance for data and information quality protocols.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

• Coordination – supporting programme and influencing staff to monitor project activities and timely delivery of monitoring data and reports. The role will be required to work closely with partner M&E Officers.
• Communication – the role will also be responsible for analysis of raw data and producing analysis reports for progress of programme activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct data quality reviews to ensure that all information required for documentation and

reporting is collected, valid, reliable, and in a timely manner.

• Collect and document best practices of program implementation.
• Create folders and files for all relevant documents and materials including programme work plans,

reports etc.

• Share relevant M&E documents with partners and colleagues to improve access to information.
• Support documentation of the success/case stories.
• Verify all reports submitted from the field and compare targets with achievements to identify gaps in

the reports.

• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Monitoring

• Supports the programme team in design, planning, monitoring on performance and results.
• In collaboration with programme staff, develop and implement a robust and practical Monitoring and Evaluation Plan based on the programme M&E framework, log-frame and indicators.
• Lead, manage, supervise and coordinate the systematic collection, collation, entry and pre-analysis and dissemination of timely, reliable and accurate programme data.

Learning

• Ensures analysis and documentation of best practices and lessons learned and support the programme team with reflection and learning sessions.
• Support the effective dissemination and use of evidence generated at Programme Implementation and Influencing Areas (PIIAs) level to guide and inform decision making by the Programme Managers and other stakeholders.

Reporting

• Periodically review the completeness, accuracy and disaggregation of programme data at the field level, the methods of collecting and the degree of reliability and validity of the data.
• Compile, submit and disseminate a comprehensive M&E report, highlighting key observations, findings, recommendations and suggested actions.

Capacity building

• Mentor and coach programme field staff on data collection, entry and quality control.

Field visit

• Conduct regular monitoring visits and spot checks to programme locations to ensure conformation to project objectives, activities and other programme quality standards and procedures.

Evaluations

• Support Programme Team in conducting programme baselines, end lines, assessments and evaluations.

Desirable

• Strong analytical skills or training,
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively, identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems, and yet be flexible.
• Good reporting skills
• Ability to develop sources for data collection, and other key M&E sources for that purpose.
• Observing deadlines and achieving results;

Dealing with Problems:

• Ability to analyse data and draw conclusions thereof – mainly for M&E management and reporting
• Regular review of control processes to minimize risk to the organisation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• The role requires the ability to analyse data, qualitative indicators and reported issues to determine key risks, adverse trends and the appropriate corrective measures
• Ability to solve problems and thinking immediately

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal 

• MERL Manager on all M&E tasks.
• Programme team members to support smooth implementation of the M&E functions.

External

• Plan International’s partner organizations to ensure good M&E systems and control requirements are adhered to.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential: 

Qualification and Experience:

• University degree or its equivalent (from a recognized institution) in Social Sciences, Economics, Development, Statistics, Mathematics, Evaluation or other related fields.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook, SPSS.
• Develops mutual trusting relationships with complex partnerships that have excellent business outcomes
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behavior accordingly

Experience:

• Must have experience in data processing or analysis and computer experience,
• Experience in M&E designs, tools and methodologies
• S/he should be able to communicate to a fairly diverse audience

• Excellent skills in information management including recording, analyzing, reporting and review methods
• Proficient in the development of data entry programme, management, analysis and in using statistical analysis software
• Innovative and field oriented with good communication skills
• Skilled in giving and receiving feedback
• Analytical and objective, with good inter-personal and problem-solving skills
• Communication – excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural contexts
• Focused and results oriented
• S/He should be a team player

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to Programme units and activities is required as necessary to ensure that programmes are effectively monitored.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• The post holder has no contact or very low frequency of 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 organisation 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 maximise 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: 28^th February 2022 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.

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.

SCOPE OF WORK

(Recruitment, PSC Duties, and Performance Reviews)

Organization: US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Reports To: Director of Programming and Training (DPT)
Supervises: N/A
Annual Base Salary: 114,753,135.00SLL
Contract Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Duty Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

1. Minimum Requirements:

At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:

• Education/Certification: University degree in evaluation, program management, social sciences, or a related field.
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience required, 5 or more years is desirable, in evaluating development projects including designing, implementing and reporting using appropriate analysis.
• Proficiency in oral and written English and Krio.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in teaching or with adult education/training methods or as a Trainer of Trainers.

2. Background

The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.

Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:

• To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
• To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
• To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans

3. Objective of the Position

The Peace Corps recognizes monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting as a critical area to strengthen and expand in its effort to better communicate to the different stakeholders the value of Volunteers’ work in the communities they serve. Peace Corps partners have called for increased rigor and improved quality assurances in M&E techniques, and Peace Corps staff members have expressed a desire to use data and tools to strengthen project management as well as enhance organizational learning. M&E can assist Volunteers to measure and understand their value on their project’s technical areas support staff in providing Volunteers with feedback on their work and as well provide regular reports on Volunteers’ activities to relevant stakeholders as part of mutual accountability and transparency. The M&E Specialist assists the programming and Training team to provide quality monitoring, evaluation, data collection and analysis for Volunteer activities in Sierra Leone and works with staff to create a uniform and complementary monitoring and reporting; programming, and training plan as well as an innovative and creative way to provide feedback to Volunteers and counterparts on their projects.

4. Tasks & Deliverables 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Program/Project Evaluation – conduct evaluative and reflective activities regarding the project and related PC activities with staff. Plan, coordinate, and manage project reviews of all post projects, utilizing standard process evaluation guidelines and procedures

• • Volunteer Reporting – Manage and coordinate the collection of program data and information from Volunteers; develop and/or adapt data collection tools that are technically & structurally sound, simple to use; ensure programming staff clean Volunteer Reporting Form (VRF) data and render VRF feedback to Volunteers; Work with other program staff to conduct site visits to former Volunteer sites in order to track the continuity and development stories after the Volunteers’ service.
  • Reports and Analysis – Liaise with the programming and training team to compile the reports (training reports, status reports for programming and training, and generate data toward the indicators and impact data when and where possible.

• Volunteer Reporting and Grants (VRG) – Take overall responsibility for the VRG, making alterations to frameworks, importing Volunteer reports and producing reports; develop and communicate Volunteer reporting timelines and staff feedback schedule for VRGs; send VRFs to Volunteers, troubleshoot technical problems and follow up to ensure timely submissions; ensure timely, accurate feedback by staff to Volunteers.
• Assist in developing quarterly summary reports of Volunteer activities to share with Volunteers, counterparts, and partners.
• Support the completion of the Annual Volunteer Survey (AVS). Manage and coordinate the analysis and dissemination of post-level AVS data. Provide recommendations on integrating AVS findings into improving post operations.
• Assist DPT with the development of post-performance goals for IPBS strategic planning process; assists DPT to track post annual IPBS performance goals.
• Grants Management – Assist Volunteer Support Liaison & Grants Coordinator with grant M&E activities, including grant program evaluations, as needed.

Volunteer Training:

• Plan and conduct training activities to ensure that Volunteers/trainees are given a solid foundation to effectively monitor their activities.
• Serve as the lead M&E technical specialist to collaboratively work with the Training Manager and her/his team to evaluate training, develop and share training de-brief reports.

Staff Capacity Building:

• Provide training to staff on M&E knowledge and skills, as needed.
• Provide on-going M&E support to post staff, including using the VRG, data quality assurance, data cleaning, and data analysis.
• Orient new P&T staff regarding M&E practices at post.

Other Duties

• Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
• Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
• Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
• To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
• Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.

5. Standard Roles and Responsibilities
6. OMH: 

• Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

2.  S&S: 

• Other Programming Staff – Addresses Volunteer safety and security by adhering to Peace Corps site development policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director (CD). Assists Program Managers/APCDs to ensure that prospective sites meet established programmatic and safety/security criteria (e.g., safe housing, a clearly defined assignment with an organization that shows real interest in working with a Volunteer, etc.). Reviews and references site history files when evaluating potential sites, and incorporates appropriate safety and security-related information into site history files. Monitors Volunteer compliance with Peace Corps policies, especially related to safety and security. Participates in the design and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Acts as duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.

3. IGF:

• N/A

4. Temporary Assignments:

• Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.

This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW).  The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc.  This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”

6. Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station

Duty station is the office in Freetown. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice.  Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.

7. Application Requirements

The application deadline is on February 22^nd, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;

• Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.

• Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.

•  Application must include the following;

• A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
• A complete CV, to include:

• All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
• Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
• Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
• Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
• All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
• Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.

All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps in Freetown. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.

Please include “Ref: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for on-line application.

 

All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________

Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________

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1. Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)?    ☐           ☐

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

2. Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐            ☐

Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

3. If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;

• Position location:________________________________________________________

• Position type: ___________________________________________________________

• Title: __________________________________________________________________

• Start date: ______________________________________________________________

• End date: ______________________________________________________________

___________________________________                                                 __________________

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

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

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) WGPE M & E Officer

 

Job Description

Position:               WGPE M & E Officer  

Reports to:             WGPE M & E Manager 

Location:                 BO  

Duration:                 Two Months Initially (Renewable )

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

BACKGROUND:

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

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

JOB SUMMARY

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

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program/Project Design and learning:

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

Monitoring

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

Reviews & / Evaluation

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Knowledge):

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

Experience:

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

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mandatory:

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

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2.) Administration and HR Manager

 

Job Description

International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

Sierra Leone

Tel : +232 (0)76 471 796

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Position:                   Administration and HR Manager   

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

Location:                 Kenema  

Duration:                 Twelve Months Initially (Renewable Annually)

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

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

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

Purpose of the Job: 

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

Specific Responsibilities 

Human Resources 

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

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

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

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

• Responsible to support Expert staff as and when required

Compound Management 

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

Program Support and Admin Management 

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

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

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

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

Key Working Relationships 

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

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

Qualifications  

Education (Knowledge):   

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

Experience:

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

Skill & Abilities:  

Preferred: 

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

Mandatory:

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

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

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

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

                                  WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Mode of Application: 

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

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

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

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

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Who We Are

Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people’s lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.

We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.

Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.

Bixal is seeking a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) specialist fora short term, international evaluation assignment in the public financial management sector in Sierra Leone. The work location will be the consultant’s home if based in Sierra Leone, or with travel to Sierra Leone if based outside of Sierra Leone as required by this specific assignment.

The MEL specialist will support the evaluation team as a team member and will be an expert in the local context of Sierra Leone. Primary responsibilities include setting appointments for field work, collecting relevant local documentation and reports, producing field notes for interviews, and supporting the analysis and report writing for evaluation reports as assigned by the Evaluation Team Leader. The right candidate will have extensive experience in Sierra Leone and speak fluent French and English.

Responsibilities

• Be solution oriented, problem-solving, and a great person to work with on an assignment
• Oversee or collaborate in the design and execution of monitoring, evaluation or learning activities as per the scope of work assigned
• Collaborate in the development of the workplan, inception report, facilitation guide or evaluation design as required
• Work on-the ground in Sierra Leone to set appointments for field work with finance agency staff and advisors
• Participate in data collection and the production of field notes for interviewsin English
• Work as a solution-oriented team member
• Collaborate on the development of presentations to disseminate findings and conclusions to a wide audience, including high-level forums

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in the social sciences or a related field with at least 2 years of practical experience conducting monitoring assignments, evaluations or learning activities
• Experience conducting evaluations in Africa, with a strong preference for previous experience in Sierra Leone, and superior intercultural skills and political sensitivity
• High level expertise with quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies and evaluation approaches
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with intercultural evaluation teams
• Excellent verbal communication and professional writing skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French
• Robust organizational skills to manage or collaborate with evaluation teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow through on tasks in a fast-changing environment
• Willing to learn from team members, coach and be coached as appropriate
• Familiarity with computer assisted qualitative and quantitative data analysis software such as Atlas.ti, NVivo, MAXQDA, SPSS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

No recruiters or agencies please. Bixal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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The African Union (AU) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Technical Officer, Disease Control and Prevention
2.) Principal Officer, Training and Capacity Building
3.) Senior Policy Officer, Gender, Peace and Security (AUC-PCRD)
4.) Principal, Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (AUC-PCRD)
5.) Executive Secretary (AUC-PCRD)
6.) Programme Coordinator (AUC-PCRD)

 

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior Technical Officer, Disease Control and Prevention

 

 

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2.) Principal Officer, Training and Capacity Building

 

 

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3.) Senior Policy Officer, Gender, Peace and Security (AUC-PCRD)

 

 

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4.) Principal, Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (AUC-PCRD)

 

 

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5.) Executive Secretary (AUC-PCRD)

 

 

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6.) Programme Coordinator (AUC-PCRD)

 

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Position:
Monitoring and Evaluation/Quality Control Officer

Closing Date: 24th January 2022

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri-urban communities in Sierra Leone.

Contract Duration:
One year with the possibility of extension.

Job Objective(S):
Based in Mattru Jong, the Monitoring and Evaluation/Quality Control Officer will be responsible for the development of tools and mechanisms to aid in the monitoring and evaluation of the Company’s projects and programs. The Officer will also assist in undertaking research and preparation of customer satisfaction surveys, registration of WaSAP Installation (EMAS Wells and latrines) and other data collection activities in the Company.

Key Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the General Manager/Executive Director and working in close collaboration with all WaSAP Project Managers and Technicians the Monitoring and Evaluation/Quality Control Officer will perform the following tasks:
Design and develop appropriate framework and attendant systems for the implementation of the effective monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects of the Company.
Register all WaSAP installations (EMAS wells, Latrines, hand dug wells etc.) with accurate GPS coordinate for easy reference and identification.
Assist in the monitoring of the field work on the different projects and prepare progress reports as necessary.

Assist in the development of key performance indicators for all activities undertaken by the Company and develops feedback mechanisms to address deficiencies and to improve service delivery.
Collaborate with the relevant company staff and External organizations to ensure collation and compilation of data and statistics for the preparation of reports.
Facilitate capacity building for the monitoring and evaluation of the company’s programs and activities.
Any other assigned task by the General Manager / Executive Director

Desirable Qualification, skills, and competencies
( A Bachelor of Science degree in a Social Science preferable in project management with a component of research and evaluation.
( A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a monitoring and evaluation environment.
Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge of English
Coordination and organizational skills
Professional experience and background in WASH; experience in WASH Self Supply and Sanitation Marketing is an added value

Professional experience in technical and financial project management
A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote areas
Ability to be proactive and work independently
Sound knowledge of research and evaluation principles and methods
Good analysis and evaluation skills
Well-developed presentation and writing skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Good negotiation skill
Have a valid driver license and can ride a motorbike

Starting date:
Immediately after interview

Mode of Application
Please submit your application by hand to:
The General Manager / Executive Director
Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd
Crossing Village- Six Mile
Or
By email to: info@wasap.life

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Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Driver
2.) EOI Enumerators
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

 

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Driver to transport people and equipment safely, and to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his/her responsibility.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Driver

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Transport people and equipment under good security conditions:

Activities:

When transporting ACTION AGAINST HUNGER employees, respect the country’s circulation rules and follow the logistician’s planning and instructions;

In case of an accident, immediately get in touch with the closest police station and duly inform the logistics department;

Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER rules when using the vehicle;

Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid.

Contact other organisations and road users to know road conditions before plying the route.

Make sure items on board are safe and properly packed in the Vehicle before leaving.

Ensure maintenance of the vehicle:

Activities:

Solve minor technical problems;

Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out;

Carry out daily checks before starting up the motor;

Keep the vehicle clean;

Ensure radio or mobile phone communications at all time;

Note down fuel consumption in the record book in the morning and at the end of the day as well as any information concerning the maintenance of the vehicle;

Check the security boots.

Always inform the Logistics Department when the service time is coming nearer.

Prepare Departures to the field:

Activities:

Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time;

Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit,spare tyres fire extinguisher)

Communicate with the Logistics Department either by radio or by phone, to give information about your current location as you go to your intended destination.

Gender Action

Activities:

Works with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work.

Supports local stakeholders in organizing and carrying out advocacy and campaign for greater gender equality and equity in social protection programmes.

Engages with State and local Women’s rights organizations and mobilize collective voice around gender discrimination in the post conflict setting.

Proactively represent Action Against Hunger and participate in Gender and protection working

Others

Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

Carry out job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

School Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Valid Driver’s Licence – A MUST

REQUIRED SKILLS

Mechanical skills

Negotiating ability

Rigour

Punctuality

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to work with and support different teams

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: February 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLL1,717,200 to SLL1,906,300 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “DRIVER” to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

OR

BY HARD COPY

IN A SEALED ENVELOP MARKED “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER” to:

Action against Hunger Moyamba Office:

77 SEMBEHUN ROAD, MOYAMBA.

Kindly ensure your name is written and you sign at the gate to confirm you have delivered your application package.

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) EOI Enumerators

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collect accurate data using digital data collection device or paper.

Valid and correct data are collected and recorded accordingly.

Attend the required number of days for training and participate actively.

Correct targeting of survey subjects based on survey protocol

Ensure daily targets for data collection are met.

Understand how to ask the questions that are in the questionnaires, the processes, and procedures that are involved.

Review data gathered from an interview to cross check if they are complete and accurate.

Recognize and give an account of problems in obtaining data.

Collaborate and liaise with MEAL Manager/ supervisor.

Adhere to time prescribed for departures to the field and debriefing sessions either before departure to the field or after the field, as instructed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures

Ensure the highest standard of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organization.

Contribute to a positive working environment.

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL team.

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

GENDER ACTION

Activities:

Ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s in the process

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with household survey data collection

Experience with tablets or other technology for digital data collection

Ability to read, write and communicate well

Ability to communicate with household respondents in a professional manner

Fluency in Mende, Themne, Krio, or other languages used in Moyamba.

Qualification – must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Community Development/Health & Nutrition/Food Security and Livelihood or any other relevant discipline.

Available for data collection exercise when called upon on specified dates

Desirable

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

A results-driven individual with and interest in research and surveys

Experience with international NGOs that implement health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods projects

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: As and when required, from January 2022 onwards.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Average of 10 working days per session

LOCATION: Moyamba, Freetown and any other location within Sierra Leone.

REMUNERATION: Will be determined.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “ENUMERATOR” to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

Monitoring of project activities and sites to enhance effective implementation

Monitor the project performance indicators taking into account the program M&E plan and quantitative progress report.

Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules.

Ensure quality control of data provided by program teams and partners

Participate in activities related to evaluation/ impact studies of the project (baseline assessment, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, including quantitative as well as qualitative evaluations);

Contribute to the design and revision of data collection tools

Organize data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of the program in the field and ensure the quality of data collected for evaluations

Ensure action points are followed up as needed and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency, following up on any data quality issues with the MEAL Manager

Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate

Accountability and Learning:

Strengthen feedback mechanism with community beneficiaries and stakeholders through awareness raising

Support the MEAL manager to hold feedback gathering sessions on project performance

Support the programme team to identify and collect data on success stories MSC and lessons learnt for capitalization.

Support to hold quarterly programme review meeting with team members.

When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on project activities

Internally advocate for best practices in M&E and project delivery among project staff.

As necessary, identify gaps in monitoring and evaluation practices to uplift effective MEAL system.

Participate in the training of program teams and partners on the methodology and procedures of data collection and quality control;

Data Management and Reporting

Support in field data collection to inform project sustainability

Ensuring data entering and management of feedback and complaint.

Manage and update relevant database as required

Participate and support the regular field activity reports

Ensure to produce weekly update of achievement.

Prepare, produce and present MEAL activity reports, with analyses and summaries, to the Country MEAL Manager

Prepare and produce reports on program monitoring and evaluation activities to inform monthly/quarterly reports to be submitted to the Program hierarchy;

Others:

Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.

Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy

Ensure proper filing and documentation in both hard and soft copy for proper recording keeping.

Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.

Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organisation.

Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures.

Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.

Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country MEAL Manager, Field Coordinator, Prog Health and Nutrition Manager, Food Security and Livelihood Managers and Field Coordinator.

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (for example: Agriculture /Development / social science)

Higher National Diploma with 3-5 years working experience on programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.

2-3 years working experience on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervision, management and monitoring/data management

Required Competencies and Skills:

Experience working in Food Security & Livelihood.

Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.

Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills

Ability to work with and support different teams

Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods

Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: January 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLL 3,567,200 to 4,096,960 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by email, under the Subject “MEAL Officer” to:

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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