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

1.) Health Program Officer
2.) M&E Officer – WGPE
3.) Senior Education Project Coordinator

 

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, Kailahun and Bo.

Context: 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.”

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Health Program Officer

 

Purpose of The Job: The IRC, along with its Consortium partner has bid for a funding opportunity from ECHO in a Covid-19 Vaccination Implementation Consortium as a sub-agency. The Covid-19 Vaccination Consortium seeks to support the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) by ensuring healthcare workers receive COVID19 vaccination and in turn reduce the risk of health personnel transmitting the virus to patients in their care, many of whom may already have underlying health conditions that could place them at an elevated risk for COVID19 mortality and severe morbidity.

Scope: The IRC is recruiting for a Health Program officer for the Covid-19 Vaccination program in Sierra Leone for Bonthe. The Health Program Officer will hold the overall responsibility for supporting the implementation of the Covid-19 vaccination program in Bonthe district. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator, Project Coordinator, the DHMT and other key stakeholders in the districts, the health program officer will play a key role in ensuring that the Covid-19 vaccination program is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with relevant national policies and protocols. The Covid-19 vaccination HPO will work under the oversight of the Project Coordinator.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to all district vaccinators activities, ensure excellent communication with the Project Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator.
• Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline
• Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance of the Covid-19 vaccinators and provide on-the-job support to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with project standards/policies.
• Provide support to the Project Coordinator to prepare all donor reports for the Covid-19 program, as needed
• Work alongside the Project Coordinator and M&E Officer to provide technical support to HCWs on Covid-19 vaccination
• Represent IRC at relevant COVID-19 consultations and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator
• Ensure efficient utilization of the budget allocated to the district.

• Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries.

Key Working Relationships: External : Ministry of Health and Sanitation, DHMT, District Councils, Community structures

Internal: Senior Health Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, District Delivery Senior Managers, and IRC Field Manager

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Knowledge):

• Three or more years of work experience in health.
• Diploma in public health, or CHO or any related medical or health sciences

Experience:

• Experience in project implementation in Bonthe District,
• Experience in Covid-19 response is a Plus.
• Ability to speak one of the local languages (Mende, Sherbro)

SKILL & ABILITIES: Mandatory:

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems in Bonthe District
• Ability and licensed to ride a motor bike, as the position will be implemented in hard-to-reach locations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
• Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

How to Apply

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2.) M&E Officer – WGPE

 

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the overall guidance of the M&E Coordinator and direct supervision of the WGPE M&E Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Program Manager in preparing Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works in close collaboration with Saving Lives project team, Government officials, and partner organizations.

Job Overview/Summary

The M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related WGPE project actions (Initiation, project start-up, implementation, and close-out), providing technical M&E leadership for the WGPE project with specific attention to data quality and use. With direct support from the Project Coordinator, s/he will continuously assess the current M&E systems and capacity of staff related to Saving Lives M&E and based on this, address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result-based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into data collection platforms; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff.

Major Responsibilities

– Compile quantitative and qualitative data to showcase IRC’s WGPE project, covering all outlined program outcome areas.

– In close collaboration with the MEL Coordinator, WGPE M&E Manager, and Program Managers, lead the development & implementation of strong data collection tools and monitoring and evaluation plans for the protection program.

– Ensure efficient systems are in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required.

– Support the provision of technical training and capacity building in monitoring and evaluation to program staff.

– Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program staff and to verify the accuracy of the data reported

– Support program teams in analyzing and interpreting monitoring and evaluation of data.

– Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user-friendly information.

– With oversight from WGPE M&E Manager: o Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectation.

o Assist in the development of custom tables used to describe donor characteristics so that they are meaningful and not redundant.

o Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).

o Support the program team to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.

o Assist the program team and program coordinator in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.

– Provide to the supervisor, technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.

Specific Responsibilities Program/Project Design and learning: – Develop and make sure the WGPE 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 WGPE M&E Manager, establish and maintain project level information management system.

– With support from the WGPE M&E Manager, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders.

Monitoring

– Ensure the 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.

– Update project M&E plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.

– 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 project teams 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 leads 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.

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

Database management, Information Management and Reporting

– Provide and maintain MIS content/requirements and feedback to project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT)

– Submit dataset to update country office wide program database, IPTT, & Comet on monthly basis.

– Maintain and regularly update project monitoring reports, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations.

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Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

– Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;

– Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

– Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;

– Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;

– Experience in conducting assessments;

– Strong experience working with community groups;

– Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;

– 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;

– Willingness to travel frequently to field sites;

– Commitment to IRC values and principles.

Preferred Qualities

– At least three years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;

– Experience working in Health programs.

Qualifications: – Degree in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field.

– At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

– Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel, power point and quantitative analysis

– Ability to design M&E tools.

– Experience in continuous quality improvement processes.

– Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.

– Good report writing skills.

– Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship.

– Good communication skills.

– A good command of both written and spoken English.

How to Apply

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3.) Senior Education Project Coordinator

 

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator, the Education Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of all education and girls’ empowerment programs in the core IRC districts of Kono, Kenema, and Bo and other districts as requested. S/he will be based in Kenema to ensure that the EAGER project team implements timely and high-quality education activities within the areas of operations. Moreover, the Education Project Coordinator will also support the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator in high-level meetings and management of education programs at the district level, including budget reviews and proposal development.

Presently, the Education Project Coordinator will supervise three District Supervisors and one M&E manager. This structure could change as future programs are added to the profile. This position is expected to support and encourage teamwork, create a collaborative working environment, and enable the field team to be proactive and solution oriented with the aim of delivering high quality education and girls empowerment programming.

Major Responsibilities

Technical

· Manage all the IRC activities under the EAGER project in accordance with IRC polices under the guidance of the coordinator.

· Develop and monitor clear work plans for education activities in coordination with district supervisors and M&E manager and staff in the field.

· Supervise the overall implementation of education activities through effective direct management.

How to Apply

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THE ROLE: 

The main purpose of this role is to lead Save the Children Sierra Leone’s MEAL processes/procedures at Kailahun field office that will feed into the Country Office overall MEAL framework in line with the country’s strategic plan.  This role holder is required to take leadership in the development, roll out and implementation of SC’s standard MEAL packages at field level, corresponding tools and reporting requirements and build the culture of maximum utilization in the Field base.

The MEAL Manager will oversee the implementation of accountability procedures including community feedback and response mechanisms for both development and humanitarian programs and lead compliance and assessment of quality benchmark.  S/he will support Awards, Finance, PDQ/TAs, Internal controls, Advocacy and Operations to review and implement a compliance strategy towards donor commitments, especially in project start-ups, implementation, documentation, progress reporting and phase-outs. S/he will assume day to day leadership for the MEAL tasks for quality evidence-based programming.

S/he will provide MEAL supportive supervision in on-going project implementation. The MEAL Manager will be highly involved in project and MEAL planning and reviews, provide oversight on implementation of required MEAL actions, monitoring and evaluation processes ensuring high level of child participation in these processes in operational area.

S/he will guide SC and Partner teams in tracking outcome of projects which includes but not limited to documenting success stories/ case studies in line with project activities and expected outcomes. The MEAL Manager will build capacities of staff and partners in promoting accountability and participation in Field base. S/he will provide quality assurance for data and information (including progress reports) generated from their Field base.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE

• A degree level in Social Science – Statistics, Economics or equivalent field experience.

• Recommended a minimum of six years’ management and/or MEAL experience in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than two of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

 Essential

• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning and participating in evaluations.

• Proficiency in computer skills, especially ability to work with MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point data collection and analysis software etc.

• Ability to think and analyze issues and data critically

• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in

• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner

• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets

• Experience in writing clear assessments and reports

• Excellent communication skills.

• A high level of written and spoken English.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

• Proven capacity to train and coach staff.

• Strong knowledge in Rights based programming.

• Experience working in a handson implementation capacity.

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children.

 

Desireable

• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

• High cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in

difficult circumstances.

 

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

 

Closing Date: 18th August, 2021

 

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

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

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

      Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

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

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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Closing date is Wednesday 18^th August, 2021.

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

1. Taleo Link

Click here to apply 

2. Relief web Link

Click here to apply

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Job Description

Overview

The Agriculture and Finance Consultancy (AFC) under the GIZ EPP IV project is seeking to engage the services of a local Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Expert, specialized in monitoring and evaluation with experience in agriculture, agribusiness agricultural school training, TEVET projects to serve on an evaluation team responsible for the design and implementation of an end-of-term performance evaluation of the GIZ EPP IV Agribusiness for Rural Development and Increasing Incomes.

The project is about developing training courses on agricultural value chain development and entrepreneurship for 4,000 farmers and on non-agricultural TVET courses (e.g. mechanics, welders, electricians, solar technicians, etc.) for 2,000 trainees. Many of the courses will be sub-contracted. The best 3.000 students will receive grants to start a business.

The project targets youth, especially poor youth in the rural eastern districts of Kailahun,

Kono, Falaba and Koinadugu.

The targeted group includes subsistence farmers, owners, managers and employees of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) including subsistence and small-scale producers in selected sectors or value chains and districts. The vast majority of beneficiaries are involved in agricultural value chains such as primary production or secondary processing of cocoa, coffee, rice, and vegetables

Program Goal:

Employment and income situation of young people in particular has improved.

 

Module Objective:

Youth employability is strengthened on both the supply and demand sides

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the Team Leader and the other Technical Advisors on all matters related to the M&E processes, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle;

• Develop – in close coordination with GIZ M&E staff, a M&E concept

• Implement and supervise all M&E activities, assure performance quality;

• Ensure compliance with GIZ’s M&E procedures during implementation of the assignment;

• Guide and supervise district M&E staff

 

 

Tasks

Under guidance and supervision from the Team Leader / AFC HQ responsible for the M&E system and activities of the project:

• Monitor the training of (project-wide) 2,000 youth in vocational skills. This includes:

  • monitor the enabling of local public authorities in cooperation with the finance and procurement staff, monitor the disbursement and use of local grants to support outstanding training graduates

• Monitor the further development and application of the Integrated Farmer Training (IFT) for (project-wide) 4,000 advanced female and male farmers. This includes:

  • monitor the implementation of IFT trainings for the beneficiaries in the districts

• Monitor the capacity building of RES Ltd. in cooperation with the finance and procurement staff, monitor the disbursement of funds for the (project-wide) 1,500 best beneficiaries and the further support provided by technical staff, including training and coaching activities, and in-kind goods in cooperation with the finance and procurement staff

• Monitor the disbursement and financial implementation of development grants through local authorities to 290 MSME beneficiaries through local subsidies and other project funds

 

Further detailed Tasks

• Study the project proposal and important project documents and support the development of a Monitoring Plan Including cluster planning and registration structures.

• Support the development of the project operational plan.

• Create data collection formats and questionnaires for field and training session monitoring.

• Support the creation of the beneficiary database that can be linked with other project actor databases and ensure a unique identifier for each beneficiary, which is valid within the overall EPPIV program.

• Inform concerned staff about the monitoring activities and support logistical work plans for field staff data collection and activity screening and facilitate strategies to increase the monitoring efficiency.

• Follow-up and supervise monitoring plan and data collection, analyse data on regular base discuss analysed data results with concerned staff and provide feedback.

• Provide Team leader with analysed data in a written report or raw data sets as requested.

• Report on data analysis results and consecutive findings and recommendations as produced.

• Provide short training courses for field staff on data collection tools and relevant software, as necessary.

• Ensure the proper documentation and formatting of all collected data.

• Support trainings on M&E activities for Service Providers and other project Partners (local authorities)

• Gather, sort, clean and process all field-collected data and feed it in the right analysing tools to ensure a valid backing of project result reporting.

• Networking and cooperation with Service Providers, and district stakeholders.

• Support training and supervision to enumerators or field staff as needed.

• Data collection for project M&E activities from non-project data sources to be used in combination with project data for comprehensive analyses of project results.

• Supervise Service Providers reporting for project progress monitoring and payment of instalments.

• Support the development of training session monitoring sheets and the processing of results.

• Support the development of training evaluation sheets and the processing of results.

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of Team Leader / AFC HQ resulting from project implementation, as they come up.

 

 

Person Specification and Qualification:

1. Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, sociology, agricultural science or related field is desirable

2. Seven (7) years demonstrable experience designing and implementing evaluations in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural value-chains, horticultural export promotion, agricultural extension, controlling or statistics or related field.

3. Demonstrable experience developing structured key informant interview protocols, group discussion protocols and paper and pencil/on-line survey instruments.

4. Demonstrable experience writing technical reports and producing PowerPoint presentations.

5. Excellent communication skills

6. Ability to communicate effectively in different local languages will be an added advantage e.g. communicating to government, agricultural suppliers, agribusiness/export firms, students attending agricultural schools and smallholder farmers.

7. Demonstrable experience evaluating agribusiness development or other value chain development projects.

8. High proficiency in reading and speaking in English is required; fluency preferred.

9. Demonstrable experience in technical writing of evaluation reports in English is highly desired.

10. Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure and to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.

11. Expert required to travel in project locations in the country and related districts.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, kindly submit a hard copy of your Cover letter and CV at our office:

Craft HR

60 Upper Wellington Street

Freetown

Or

Send electronically to:

info@craft-hr.com

  Crafthr60@gmail.com

Only candidates who have been short listed will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday – 8.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday and Sunday are non-Working Days

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Organization/project profile and background:

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, Welthungerhilfe is one of the biggest private development organizations in Germany. The organization is non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fight hunger and poverty. Currently, Welthungerhilfe is working in more than 70 different countries all over the world.  Welthungerhilfe in Sierra Leone aims in cooperation with state and civil society partners, to make an effective contribution to food and nutrition security of disadvantaged sections of the population.

Name of Project:

SLE 1078 Bonthe District, Public and Private WASH Services funded by Charity: Water.

Job Title: 

WASH Adviser

Location:

Bonthe District, Sierra Leone

Contract Duration:

12 months with possible extension based on performance

Job purpose:

The WASH Adviser will provide technical advice and support to management and project staffs of the partner organisation, WASAP, that ensures high quality technical implementation of the charity water funded project, mainstreaming of country and WHH standards and guidelines at partner project level, and facilitating experience-sharing and learning across Welthungerhilfe and partner projects. The incumbent will also deliver trainings to the partner – WASAP regarding water supply technologies, water quality and hygiene / sanitation approaches as well as related WASH project approaches at community level. She/he will adapt and developed MEAL tools in consultation with National WHH MEAL officer, monitor and evaluate technical aspects of the charity water project implementation. Coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional authorities, clusters, and other NGOs, support the partner and WHH in championing best practices in the charity water project.

Reporting to:

Country Directors and Head of Programme

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with Welthungerhilfe’s and charity water’s WASH quality standards when the partner prepares project planning documents,

• Supporting the implementing partner in achieving high standard WASH infrastructure implementation,

• Assuring that WASH infrastructure and/or water use at the point of consumption meets WHO water quality standards,

• Carrying out training on hydro-geological assessments and training the partner on the topic,

• Supporting site selection for WASH infrastructure, selection of best technology for the specific sites, designing of site selection plans with special focus on prevention low water quality due to aquifer contamination,

• Strengthening sanitation and hygiene approaches and their implementation at partner organization level,

• Ensuring the sustainability of safely managed water, sanitation and hygiene facilities,

• Support the partner WASAP in defining appropriate policies, guidelines and protocols for its WASH programme, in consultation with other field managers and in line with relevant government policies and Sphere standards,

• Monitoring the implementation of the charity water project as per Welthungerhilfe quality standards,

• Networking with the WHH WASH expert at HQ level, other WHH country programmes and WHH SLE head of projects for experience exchange to strive for improving of the project standards,

• Represent Welthungerhilfe in project related WASH sector activities such as meetings with stakeholders such District Council, WASH Committee, Ministry of Water Resources, NGOs at district level etc.,

• Ensuring WASH project reporting occurs with quality and in time to the WHH SLE country office,

• Quality control of narrative reports from partners and self-implemented WASH projects including preparing and providing information about projects, project holders etc. within own area of responsibility for internal and external purposes such as head office and donor visits, journalist visits etc.,

• Making intervention if deviations from planning document/ logframe/ envisioned technologies occur and informing of WHH SLE country director and head of programme,

• Advising partner organization on organizational and conceptual matters and regarding the introduction and implementation of instruments to ensure the quality of WASH projects,

• Working in agreement with the Country Director and the Head of Programme,

• Continuously evaluate and report on the operating environment citing both external and internal factors that significantly affected implementation of planned project activities and how these will/were addressed to overcome the challenges,

• Involvement in the planning and implementation of PR activities (journalist trips, media, publications, etc.) in consultation with the CD,

• Taking on other duties that are part of the job.

Experience:

Minimum 3 to 4 years’ professional experience in a similar position

Languages:

Excellent command of spoken and written English, Mende is an additional advantage.

Personal Skills:

• Professional experience and background in water supply technologies and implementation approaches, sanitation and hygiene technologies and approaches; WASH Self Supply and / or Sanitation Marketing is an added value,

• Experience in hydro-geological assessments and water quality management,

• Professional experience in technical and financial project management,

• BSc or MSc in the related topics,

• Coordination and organisational skills,

• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote areas,

• Ability to take initiative and work independently,

• Good written and oral communication skills,

• Creative, flexible and capable of working in a fast-moving environment,

• Team player, able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Starting date:

Immediately after background verification

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Please send your letter of application, CV and other relevant documents to:

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Closing date:

August 2, 2021

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation/Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time (fixed Term)

ChildFund Work Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Div/Dept: Global Operations

ChildFund Department: Country Management

Location: Country Office

Reporting Relationship:  Country Office Program and Sponsorship Director/Manager

 

SUMMARY

The M&E/KML Specialist assures the quality of M&E and KML practices in accordance with industry standards and in accordance with ChildFund global systems and processes. He/she also supports global program strategic initiatives when needed. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and support in the process of continuous design, management and improvement of M&E/KML practices, processes and systems. The specialist will provide data processing and analysis support and formulate conclusions and recommendations for decision-making. He/she supports   the design of MEL frameworks for CO projects and program models and contributes to grant acquisition efforts through the development of M&E frameworks and plans for grants.

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.  Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.

 

1. Providing Leadership and Direction: Overseeing development and implementation of performance monitoring plans for the CO’s program portfolio; developing and overseeing data flow pattern and ensuring timely data collection and reporting; coordinating and overseeing research, data collection, reviews, assessments and documentation efforts; ensuring data quality and putting in place routine data verification mechanisms; tracking budgets against activities; coordinating M&E capacity building efforts as well as ensuring data protection and confidentiality.

 

2. Executing Monitoring and Evaluation policies and strategies – Participating in and contributing to the finalization of M&E frameworks; developing M&E tools – including M&E plans, data collection and analysis tools; providing technical support aimed at strengthening M&E systems and undertaking on-site support; conducting partner assessments in relations to M&E andleading improvements in partner M&E practices;  preparing quarterly and annual programmatic reports in addition to facilitating program reviews.

 

3. Managing Monitoring and Evaluation Processes – Ensuring project monitoring mechanisms comply with grants and project agreements; ensuring quality of existing data, sources and methods of data collection; routinely reviewing management information systems; preparing Programs/project Reviews, Surveys and Evaluation Terms of Reference (ToRs) as well as being the main point of contact for MEL related consultancies; Ensuring Evaluation and Review recommendations are understood and implemented.

 

4. Establishing Performance Measures –  Developing project and program performance monitoring plans, indicators and tools; collecting, validating and analyzing program and project performance information; designing, planning and providing oversight to evaluations, research and assessments;  develop and implement dissemination strategies for evaluations, case studies and other knowledge products; Streamlining processes and ensuring increased efficiency in gathering and using performance information; providing M&E/KLM guidance to technical teams.

 

5. Knowledge Management and Learning: Ensure established KML practices, processes and tools are followed to facilitate collaboration and learning. Support the development of a culture that leverages and improves KML. Facilitate collaboration within and across COs, documentation, learning and sharing and promoting further standardization on how we work. Provide input to the global KML lead in the establishment of KM objectives, strategy, measures of success and accountability in support of ChildFund’s global strategy, as well as an implementation roadmap, for key KM processes (e.g. Identify, Create, Store, Share, and Use knowledge). Support global KML lead in the development, implementation and maintenance of a global information architecture (e.g. how information is presented, navigation, search, engagement with platforms) including a global taxonomy to structure global metadata. Participate in / support the global KML lead in the development, maintenance and tracking of KML governance standards across the organization, including a shared language, protocols; effective, accessible and updated information management systems; and policies and procedures to support/drive desired KML behaviors.

 

6. Child Safeguarding: Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of seven years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation

• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, operations research, management of information systems, data quality assessment and data analysis as well as presentation.

• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills.

• Strong technical skills including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, e.g. SPSS, Epi-info, Stata, MS Access. Advanced Excel skills.

• Expertise in research to practice – identifying and adapting best practices.

• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills.

• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity of staff and partners.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

 

Preferred

• Experience with and responsibility for knowledge management and learning systems and processes.

• English proficiency

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred in community development/social science discipline or other relevant area. Equivalent relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.

 

Support

The Child Protection Specialist can draw on the support of global team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. Preferably these global team members provide input into recruitment, performance planning and evaluation. The primary global team members for this position will be:

• Program and Partnership: Country MEL Advisor; Sr. MEL Advisor

• Strategy: KML Lead

 

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

 

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

How to Apply

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Job Identification : 100360

Job Category : Program Delivery

Locations : Abt Associates, Freetown, SL

Apply Before : 08/31/2021, 08:12 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager focuses on surveillance and information management, monitoring programmatic IRS delivery, and evaluating associated epidemiological, entomological, and environmental impact in targeted communities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• • Lead the needs assessments and baseline surveys/data collection process prior to IRS campaigns.
  • Roll-out the new DHIS2 platform, in conjunction with the Database Manager, for use on the VectorLink project for IRS data collection, management and analytics.
  • Lead establishment of routine M&E systems to support tracking of IRS program activities, progress, and performance.
  • Lead the analysis and presentation of VectorLink program data.
  • Improve programmatic monitoring efforts through managing the data collection of routine spray activities from district-based spray teams and reporting the data for internal and client use.
  • Prepare and ensure timely submission of weekly progress reports and client deliverables.
  • Supervise/mentor the Database Manager and seasonal M&E Assistants hired on the project.
  • Work closely with the Operations Team and District Supervisors to provide routine feedback during the campaign to help increase data-driven decisions.
  • Design, review and test M&E tools for reporting formats and data collection. These can include mobile-based tools, digitally-enumerated satellite images or atlases, and other innovations to data collection, data quality, data entry, and data reporting.
  • Ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained with the national and district IRS staff through focused trainings for continued maintenance of the established M&E tracking systems. This includes training temporary field VC staff on appropriate methods of data collection, entry, reporting, and quality.
  • Track and report data on all project indicators to the Abt Home Office, local clients and PMI/Washington. This includes regular updating of the project’s official Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
  • Prepare monitoring and evaluation plans, including defining program indicators and sources of data, as well as annual reports and other project documents.
  • Conduct periodic internal Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and prepare the project for possible external DQAs Audits to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness of all performance data, identifying gaps and suggesting corrective actions on time.
  • The position requires frequent travel to VC implementing districts and field sites for routine monitoring, program supervision, and support and frequent communication with site and home office staff to report on VC campaign progress.

Preferred Qualification

• BS or Masters Degree (preferred) in a relevant health sector field, such as Environmental Health, Public Health, Community Health, Health Information Systems, or Health Economics.
• At least (8) years of relevant experience with BS or (6) years with a Masters in program monitoring and evaluation and in research, with previous IRS or other malaria program experience desirable.
• Experience in MS Access, GIS applications;, GPS measurement data collection, the DHIS2 platform, and/or Tableau desirable.
• Experience with mobile platforms (ODK, CommCare, KoboCollect, EpiInfo, Fulcrum, etc.), mobile data collection, and/or GIS satellite imagery are highly desirable.
• Experience and familiarity with PMI program monitoring and evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing.English language fluency.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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

 

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ROLE:  

The M&E Officer leads the development and management of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). Responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the project, assisting the project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual report on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis.

Specific Functions 

• Lead project team in the development and implementation of an M&E system and oversee routine program monitoring activities. Ensure the quality and relevance of the project’s monitoring and evaluation design.

• Utilize the Collaborative, Learning and Adapting Approach to continually assess project progress and inform project management decision-making.

• Provide support to performance evaluation process.

• Ensure the quality of M&E related data to be collected throughout the program implementation.

• Participate in the preparation and facilitation of informational meetings with BIOPAMA partners.

• Document results of the M & E system and produce periodic reports required by Conservation Society of Sierra Leone and donor partner.

• Assist the various program teams in data analysis.

• Train staff in data collection methodology and in the M & E system, in general.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of Three years’ experience in M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of projects.

• Bachelors’ degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, economics, or related field.

• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.

• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.

• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.

• Experience in planning and managing surveys.

• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools.

• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.

• Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Creative, proactive and self-motivated

• Ability to work in a team and meet project deadlines

• Interest and dedication to nature protection and conservation

Expressions of interests, consisting of (1) a statement of interest, (2) a full CV and (3) the names, positions and contact details (including work e-mail addresses) of 2 referees (one being from the applicant’s workplace in the last 3 years) should be submitted as indicated below.

Applications should be sent to:

The Admin & Human Resource Officer, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL),

86A Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown/16 Ishiaka Street, IDA Kenema. Email:

ngaujahmargaret2018@yahoo.com

The closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 16th June 2021

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GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) ICT Manager
2.) MEAL Manager
3.) Compliance Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) ICT Manager

 

Location: Freetown

Report to:  Assistant System Director-Systems

Duration: 12 Months

 

GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in seven districts in Sierra Leone.

 

GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to work within the ICT Team and partners to improve the reproductive, maternal, and new-born child and adolescent health services in Sierra Leone.

 

To succeed in this role, you must have a degree in ICT and /or relevant professional qualification/s or equivalent experience in the ICT sector. 3-5 years work experience serving the information systems needs of a small/medium size organisation, preferably with international footprint; experience in Microsoft Operating Systems and Cloud Service including Office 365.

 

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic ICT team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to:

jobs@sl.goal.ie.

on or before 5:30 pm on Tuesday 22nd June 2021. 

 

Please note a copy of application should be addressed to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour & Social Security, New England, Freetown

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities 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.

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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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2.) MEAL Manager

 

Location: Bombali with travel to other districts

Report to:  Project/MEAL Coordinator

Duration: 3 Monthswith possible extension

 

GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in seven districts in Sierra Leone.

 

GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to work within the MEAL Team and partners to improve the reproductive, maternal, and new-born child and adolescent health services in Sierra Leone.

 

To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in statistical analysis and setting and monitoring program indicators with a Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or equivalent in related field with at least three (3) years’ work experience. You will possess sound knowledge of district health systems in Sierra Leone and have experience in providing mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas will be preferred. Excellent English and Krio skills, both speaking and written, will be needed. Excellent computer skill in Access, Excel and Power Point is required.

 

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic MEAL team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to:

jobs@sl.goal.ie.

on or before 5:30 pm on Tuesday, 22nd June 2021. 

 

Please note a copy of application should be addressed to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour & Social Security, New England, Freetown

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities 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.

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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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3.) Compliance Officer

 

Location: Freetown

Report to: Assistant Country Director -Systems

Duration: 7 Months (with possible extension)

 

GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in seven districts in Sierra Leone.

 

GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to work within the Quality Assurance Team and partners to improve the reproductive, maternal, and new-born child and adolescent health services in Sierra Leone.

 

To succeed in this role, you must have a professional certification in Accounting (ACCA, CIMA or CPA holder) and or have an academic degree in accounting, Economics and/or financial management. At least 3 years finance or auditing/compliance experience. Able to prepare presentations for GMMs – basic knowledge in grant management functions is required, Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc. Willingness to travel to field sites on a regular basis. Excellent communication skills while interacting with Colleagues and Partners. Previous INGO experience and knowledge of donors is an advantage.

Ability to conduct analysis on a wide variety of contract management and budget issues, synthesize information, and present findings in a cohesive and understandable format.

Ability to independently read and interpret contractual documents, operating instructions, policies, and procedure manuals. Excellent English and Krio skills, both speaking and written, will be needed.

 

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic Quality Assurance team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to:

jobs@sl.goal.ie.

on or before 5:30 pm on  Tuesday, 22nd June 2021. 

 

Please note a copy of application should be addressed to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour & Social Security, New England, Freetown

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities 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.

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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.