Job Title: M&E Officer (ECHO)

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the overall guidance of the M&E Coordinator and direct supervision of the Saving Lives 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 ECHO Covid-19 project actions (Initiation, project start-up, implementation, and close-out), providing technical M&E leadership for the Saving Lives 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 ECHO Covid-19 project, covering all outlined program outcome areas.
• In close collaboration with the MEL Coordinator, Saving Lives 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 Covid-19 Vaccination 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 Saving Lives M&E Manager:

• Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectation.
• Assist in the development of custom tables used to describe donor characteristics so that they are meaningful and not redundant.
• Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).
• Support the program team to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
• 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 ECHO Covid-19 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 Saving Lives M&E Manager, establish and maintain project level information management system.
• With support from the Saving Lives 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.

 

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

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

 

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

 

See  job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Supply Chain Assistant

 

OB OVERVIEW

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

1. Materials Receiving and Dispatch

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

– Inpspection of materials during dispatch and up to date documentation

– Communciate potential inventory shortages and provide update on stock level

– Implement GSC SOPs on inventory management.

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

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

2. Warehouse Documentation

– Update stock cards, bin cards and inventory system regularly

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

– Ensure Warehouse Authorization Schedule is up to date and display

3. Warehouse Controls

– Participate and produce accurate report for Year End Counts exercise

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

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

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

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

– Manage casual laborers in the warehouse

4. Warehouse Safety

– Implement and ensure clear safety procedures.

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

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

– Maintain and service fire extinguishers regualrly

5. Asset and Property

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

– Take the lead in Assets and property management

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

– Assist in developing assets running cost analysis and report accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Reporting

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

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

Key Working Relationships: Position directly supervises: Nil.

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

External: Partners, Donors.

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Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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

® Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

® Good computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases

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

How to Apply

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2.) Senior M&E Manager

 

Job Description

BACKGROUND The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world. Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

How to Apply

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Readvertisement – Evaluation Specialist, P-4, Temporary Appointment (364 Days), Freetown, Sierra Leone # 116023

Job no: 540415

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: P-4

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, result.

Please click on this link to learn more about UNICEF Sierra Leone: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

The Evaluation & Research Specialist reports to the Chief of Evidence, Policy and Social Protection and provides technical and operational support to the Country Management Team (CMT) to ensure credibility, impartiality, and independence of the evaluation function in the CO.

The Specialist works in accordance with the norms and standards of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) and the UNICEF evaluation policy. She/he provides guidance to staff involved in managing evaluations in the Country and consults the supervisor when major policy decisions and actions must be undertaken.

Summary of key functions

1. Evaluation Leadership

In collaboration with the CMT and national partners, take the lead to develop and implement a plan of evaluation activities that will provide relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme and relevant national policies and programmes toward achieving results for children in both humanitarian and non-humanitarian situations.

2. Evaluation Conduct and Use

Ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

3. Evaluation Capacity Strengthening and Partnership Building

Ensure that evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners including government and civil society are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead evidence generating processes. Ensure that the Country Office is effectively linked to wider UNICEF capacity building developments in a way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning.

4. Research Management

Ensure that UNICEF-supported research is designed and implemented according to established UNICEF policies and procedures, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

Please see attached ToR for detailed information. ToR Evaluation Specialist.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An Advanced University degree in the social sciences, economics, public policy, statistics, or in research methods is required. A degree or certification/accreditation in Evaluation is a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the implementation of equity-focused evaluations and the management of the evaluation function at national and international level.
• Experience in development and/ or humanitarian settings is required.
• Experience in supporting national evaluation capacity and working with professional evaluation associations.
• Experience in evaluation design and in conducting evaluations as per UNICEF and UNEG norms and standards for Evaluation in the UN System.
• Familiarity with methods used in conducting both up-stream evaluations (e.g. focusing on policies, strategies and systems), as well as down-stream evaluations (e.g. focusing on delivery of programmes and projects) is an asset.
• Experience in related evidence functions is an asset, including Social Policy, Public Policy, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Research, Programme Audit, and Programme Planning and Monitoring. Experience in these areas cannot be substituted for the Evaluation experience but is an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)

• Works Collaboratively with others (3)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (3)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (3)
• Deciding and Initiating action (2)
• Applying technical expertise (3)
• Planning and organizing (3)
• Persuading and Influencing (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Application close: May 26 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

In 2016, Restless Development launched a new vision and strategy designed by young people. Having championed the engagement and influence of young people at every stage of the development of the United Nations’ new Global Goals, Restless Development is developing a complimentary strategy that will:

• Convene, advocate and empower young people and youth agencies to lead change, and
• Collaborate with partners and governments who share our vision for young people to be at the forefront of achieving a just and sustainable world for all.

Building on Restless Development’s proven model of youth engagement, over the next five years ten thousand volunteers will deliver the new strategy through a reinvigorated ‘Restless Model’ for youth-led development that will give youth-led organisations around the world a recipe for lasting, transformative change led by people and their communities. In addition, Restless Development will engage hundreds of partners and thousands of young people working for youth-led change through:

• A platform that young people can access to lead change through their own ideas and innovation;
• A coalition of technical youth-led development agencies that partner organisations can join;
• A youth ‘lab’ where knowledge, insight, research and experience is shared.

Restless Development Sierra Leone has and will continue to be a flagship programme within the context of this new strategy. The agency’s role at the forefront of the social mobilization and behavior change data collection efforts in the country has led the agency to become an international leader in community engagement.

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our ​Safeguarding Policy​.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

1. Generating evidence

• Providing support in designing and delivering monitoring and evaluation research.
• Generate credible evidence for donors around what their investment achieves using a range of research methodologies.
• Help donors and programmes teams understand what works, what doesn’t and why.
• Ensure high quality data to Restless Development International (both on projects and for our global results framework)
• Identify new, innovative ways to measure the effectiveness of Restless Development Sierra Leone’s programmes.
• Ensure all tools and systems are user friendly and easily understood by both staff and young leaders, who are often our data collectors.

2. Communicating evidence

• Ability to analyse data in a way that brings out the big picture; tells a story and identifies meaningful exceptions;
• Provide actionable insights and answers to the ‘so what?’ question
• Ensure that donor reporting is accurate, insightful and on time.
• Ensure the organisation is using data to inform decision making,
• Contribute to our internal and external comms;
• Share evidence and best practice with other international Restless Development Hubs and our International teams.

3. Other duties as required

• Representing Restless Development to partners and donors at meetings and during field visits ● Managing people and activity budgets,
• Supporting business development, including for research consultancy work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values​ ​.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation in a development organisation.
• Experience training young people on data collection and research design.
• Basic/intermediate data handling in Excel and data software (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Kobo, ODK, PowerBI, DevResult and EPI collect), experience with more advanced systems is an advantage (R or SPSS).
• Basic Knowledge on qualitative data gathering and analysis
• Excellent research skills, including research design, questionnaire development, focus group design and project management.
• Excellent reporting in Word and PowerPoint, and ability to adapt written styles to different audiences.
• Good organisational skills, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Krio.
• Ability to lead on programme learning processes.
• Commitment to Restless Development’s values and strategy ( ​available on theRestless Development website​ ).

• Experience of working with and for young people.
• Proven success of distance management of field offices.
• Extensive experience working with Safeguarding/Child protection organization.
• Understanding of the lived experiences and challenges of rural adolescent girls.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from young people, women, those living with HIV, disabled people, and other marginalised groups.

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations, taking into account statutory benefits. In addition to salary, we offer End of Service Benefit, and NASSIT (10% employer contribution) for all staff.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our values has been recognised by staff, beneficiaries, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 20 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 24 days).
• Access to flexible working.
• Study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.
• A day’s leave on your birthday.

Professional development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and medical benefits

A contribution is made towards staff medical of up to 2,500,000 Le per year. When travelling with work, staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel insurance.

Please send a completed application form to:

sierraleonejobs​​@restlessdevelopment.org​​

copy:

alhassanbj@restlessdevelopment.org

by Friday 13^th May 2021.

CVs will not be accepted.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORM BELOW TO APPLY

MEL Officer Job Description

MEL Officer Application Form

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Evaluation Specialist
2.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

 

UNICEF, also greatly known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Evaluation Specialist

 

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child,

result

Please click on this link to learn more about UNICEF Sierra Leone: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

The Evaluation & Research Specialist reports to the Chief of Evidence, Policy and Social Protection and provides technical and operational support to the Country Management Team (CMT) to ensure credibility, impartiality, and independence of the evaluation function in the CO.

The Specialist works in accordance with the norms and standards of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) and the UNICEF evaluation policy. She/he provides guidance to staff involved in managing evaluations in the Country and consults the supervisor when major policy decisions and actions must be undertaken.

Summary of key functions

1. Evaluation Leadership

In collaboration with the CMT and national partners, take the lead to develop and implement a plan of evaluation activities that will provide relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme and relevant national policies and programmes toward achieving results for children in both humanitarian and non-humanitarian situations.

2. Evaluation Conduct and Use

Ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

3. Evaluation Capacity Strengthening and Partnership Building

Ensure that evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – including government and civil society – are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead evidence generating processes. Ensure that the Country Office is effectively linked to wider UNICEF capacity building developments in a way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning.

4. Research Management

Ensure that UNICEF-supported research is designed and implemented according to established UNICEF policies and procedures, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

Please see attached ToR for detailed information. ToR Evaluation Specialist.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University degree in the social sciences, economics, public policy, statistics, or in research methods is required. A degree or certification/accreditation in Evaluation is a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the implementation of equity-focused evaluations and the management of the evaluation function at national and international level.
• Experience in development and/ or humanitarian settings is required.
• Experience in supporting national evaluation capacity and working with professional evaluation associations.
• Experience in evaluation design and in conducting evaluations as per UNICEF and UNEG norms and standards for Evaluation in the UN System.
• Familiarity with methods used in conducting both ‘up-stream’ evaluations (e.g. focusing on policies, strategies and systems), as well as ‘down-stream’ evaluations (e.g. focusing on delivery of programmes and projects) is an asset.
• Experience in related evidence functions is an asset, including Social Policy, Public Policy, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Research, Programme Audit, and Programme Planning and Monitoring. Experience in these areas cannot be substituted for the Evaluation experience but is an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)

• Works Collaboratively with others (3)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (3)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (3)
• Deciding and Initiating action (2)
• Applying technical expertise (3)
• Planning and organizing (3)
• Persuading and Influencing (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/ recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

How to Apply

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

 

Application close: Apr 27 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

 

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2.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

 

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, health!

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone website here: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

• Support to programme development and planning.
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation.
• Networking and partnership building.
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

Please find the ToR attached with full details ToR TA NOC ME specialist _VA.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in any of the following fields is required: statistics, biostatistics, demography, epidemiology, public health/nutrition, social sciences, planning, development, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, health education, or other relevant technical field.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience over the minimum required may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/ nutrition planning and management; programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of developmental programmes in health, nutrition and HIV sector; maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/ humanitarian preparedness.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.

• Professional technical knowledge/ expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.
• Professional technical knowledge/ expertise in methodology of M&E, including theories, standards and models, quantitative/ qualitative/ mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (2)
• Planning and Organizing (3)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/ recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Application close: Apr 28 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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

 

 

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation 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’s 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit top-notch professional to fulfil the position of

Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning

Manager

(national position) based at the Country Office-Freetown to deliver the tasks outlined below:

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership on monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and CPIMS activities of Plan International Sierra Leone’s programmes (both development and humanitarian) in line with international best practices and relevant guidelines.

The MERL Manager leads Plan’s International Sierra Leone’s MERL unit which sits within the programme department. The purpose of the MERL Unit is to improve program quality and accountability through supporting and implementing high quality MERL in programs and projects and, to provide evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness. The position is crucial to programme quality and effectiveness .

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

The post holder will ensure the establishment of a systematic monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning system for all programmes. The post holder will interface and support programme team members, support programme coordination and policy engagement. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

The post holder will lead on knowledge management (KM) and institute practices and mechanisms, develop and socialize tools and templates for MERL work including participatory methodology tools and KM among programme staff at all levels in the organization and provide training for programme staff and partners on M&E.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan International Sierra Leone can provide evidence on the results and effectiveness of the Country Strategy (CS)
• Lead the development of the MERL framework for the CS with the accompanying MERL framework for the annual plan
• Lead the development of M&E plans for all grants
• Ensure all strategic documents and projects are in SAP and sections including PO Log and PCR and properly filled and on time.
• Lead the utilization and translation of the situation analysis to inform the CS development
• Lead the development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for assessments, studies and evaluations
• Dissemination of situation analysis report during CS development
• Lead and manage the country strategy review process from development of the ToR to dissemination of CS review report.
• Document lessons learnt and best practice.
• Act as focal point for PMERL in the CO, ensuring its use for programmatic M&E and supporting project teams to use it in practice

2 .

High quality and evidence based projects through excellence in situational analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research practices and knowledge management tasks

• Dissemination of designed CS, CP, annual plans, Programme Area Overviews (PAOs) and Programme Area Updates (PAUs)
• Ensure that all projects have basic MERL documents and meet Plan International’s MERL standards
• Identify research opportunities to enhance Plan International Sierra Leone programming
• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with Plan global standards (including publications)
• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with global MERL standards
• Prepare management responses for all evaluation findings
• Consolidate and facilitate the incorporation of recommendations from project and programme Evaluations
• Conduct annual quality analysis of all evaluation reports against criteria defined in Plan International’s evaluation standards and identify trends in findings for review and follow up by senior management
• Complete the MERL quarterly report for the Regional Office
• Set up and implement a knowledge management plan for the MERL unit
• Put in place a mechanism to collect good practices and lessons learnt from programme implementation
• Lead the development and sharing of good practices and lessons learned
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with the Regional MERL network and actively and consistently participate in activities of the group
• Contribute regularly to discussions and announcements on the WACAH MERL workspace
• Ensure collaboration with other agencies and manage partnerships for MERL related purposes

Plan International Programme staff and partners have increased MERL capacity

• Set clear objectives and develop strategy for MERL unit including budget
• Conduct MERL capacity assessment with relevant positions at PIIA, CO and partners to identify gaps/ training needs
• Provide training for programme staff for quality projects and programmes M&E processes and practices
• Develop a MERL capacity building plan for Plan International Sierra Leone and organize its implementation
• Manage integration of program and sponsorship and lead the implementation of sponsorship commitment 1-10. – Participate in the development and review of PAOs, PAUs, SCIs, WGCs and tracking of progress on especially Commitment #2

Knowledge Management

• Implement work plan to improve our knowledge and data management and sharing of information (internal, external): electronic filing, sharing of reports, stories of change
• Document best practices and success stories for wider sharing and learning
• Undertake knowledge management assessment and include budget for implementation of action plan for the organization
• Coordinate with project managers and other sources to develop and mobilize resources to implement knowledge management action plan.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal contacts

• Head of Programmes
• Business Development Manager
• Technical Specialists
• Programme Implementation and Influencing Area Managers and Programme and Project Managers

• M&E staff

External contacts

• Implementing Partners
• Consultants

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential Skills

• Master’s degree in statistics, demography, measurement and evaluation, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, social sciences or other relevant field
• Skills in managing qualitative and quantitative data collections
• Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty and gender
• Knowledge of theories of child-rights programming, child protection (programmatic and safe-guarding), gender transformative programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development
• Demonstrated experience as a development professional in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs/ projects
• Knowledgeable on participatory M&E tools and systems
• Knowledgeable on tool design for qualitative and quantitative research
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes
• Demonstrated experience in team management.

Desirable

• At least six (6) years of experience in design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research in community, national and international development, preferably in education, health, child protection, household economic security, DRM, gender and inclusion.
• Understands Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives
• Understanding of ethics and safeguarding principles for MERL activities
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Skills in managing decentralized teams
• Working experience in community participation in development/programming
• Skills for data base management (design, entry, analysis)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated facilitation and active listening skills
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Solid writing skills (report writing, concept paper writing, etc.)
• Skills in using Microsoft Office and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, STATA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar )

Behaviours

• Coaches and builds capacity of staff
• Promotes innovation and learning
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children and women without discrimination
• Involves others in setting and achieving goals
• Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and Plan’s standards of behaviour
• Balances future vision with practical delivery
• Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary
• Promotes a strong learning culture in the organisation
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

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 medium contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

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

https://plan-international.org/about-us/careers-plan-international/our-values-work

To apply for this job, kindly click on

‘Apply’ Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor 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.

Location:

Country Office-Freetown

Type of Role:

Evaluation and Research Learning

Manager

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Grade: E

Closing Date: 21st April,2021

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

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

 

 

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) M & E Officer
2.) WASTE management Technician and Counsellor (x2)
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) M & E Officer

 

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.

 

WHH is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to participate.

 

Name of Project: Improved Waste Management Support for Kono City – SLE 1079

Job Title: M & E Officer

Location: Koidu

Contract Duration: One year with possible extension

 

Job purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Project, the M&E Officer is responsible for implementing a high-quality Monitoring and Evaluation aspects of the project. The role will provide guidance and field support to the project’s operations in terms of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
The position will be required to apply and mainstream M&E and Accountability systems in alignment with Welthungerhilfe’s and international humanitarian principles. The role also coordinates all M&E tasks and communication with internal and external stakeholders under the leadership and guidance of the HoP.

 

Reporting to: Head of Project

 

Main Responsibilities: – Ensure that an effective and participatory M&E system for the above-mentioned project is established by developing the overall framework for project M&E, for example; Annual project reviews, participatory impact assessment, process monitory operations, monitoring lesson learnt and workshops.

• Contribute to the development, and continuously update the M&E plan in line with the project logical framework, defined project indicators, M&E Calendar, Indicator Tracking Table (ITT), Detailed implementation plan (DIP), field-level data collection tools, mobile data collection tools, and databases for collection, consolidation, and reporting.
• Ensure direct implementation is monitored on a regular basis as per quality standards, and humanitarian principles through schedule visits, data quality audits, spot check/verification visits against reports, and reports reviews.
• Design and maintenance of a relational data base as a source for the project information system
• Perform and documents procedures for data preparation including data cleaning standardization and analysis.
• Develops data collection and evaluation methodologies including format design, project criteria and requirements, data compilation, relevance and usage.
• Determine data needed to be collected and the appropriate data resources for the project.
• Formulate, implements, and enforces proper data collection policies and procedures.
• Establish data quality standards and ensure standards are met.
• Coordinate the development of the M&E plan by seeking stakeholder input to produce these plans.
• Prepare report on M&E findings, working closely with HoP, PA and technical staff and implementing partners.
• Ensure easy public access to M&E and make sure they are widely distributed to all possible communication and social medial platforms, Facebook profile, Instagram etc.
• Develop and align action plan with budget and monitor implementation.

Any other duty as assign by Country Director

 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in MEAL field

Education:

• University degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Statistics, or related technical field. Other specializations can be accepted based on previous experience.
• Personal Skills: – Proven experience in data analysis and producing reports.
• Thorough knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis is essential, Especially the use of MS Excel, Power BI, etc.
• Proven experience in leading Surveys (mix methodologies) from designing to report writing.
• Excellent knowledge in writing technical M&E reports is essential.
• Thorough knowledge on Sphere, Core humanitarian standards, child rights, HAP and evaluation criteria are essential.
• Proven experience in maintaining a fully functional M&E system.
• Experience in writing and maintaining database design documentation and operating manuals.
• Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work when under pressure.
• Hard-working, proactive, and able to prioritize and delegate a demanding workload.

Computer Skills  good knowledge on windows Preferable windows 10

• good knowledge of MS office including Outlook
• must have an idea on modem communication system. Mobile phone (Hotspot connection) etc
• Skype
• Internet

Starting date
Immediately after interview

Applications for this position should be sent to:

recruitment.sierraleone @ welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Documents once submitted will not be returned to the applicants, therefore Do NOT submit originals

Closing date: 16th April 2021

 

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2.) WASTE management Technician and Counsellor (x2)

 

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.

WHH is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to participate.

 

Name of Project: Improved Waste Management Support for Kono City – SLE 1079

Job Title: WASTE management Technician and Counsellor

Location: Bo, Kenema

Contract Duration: One year with possible extension

 

Job purpose:

The Waste Management Technician and Counsellor (WMTC) will be responsible to assist the head of project in all of the technical aspects. The WMTC will be working closely with the city council of his/her location in addition to promote the project activities. The WMTC will be responsible to assess community practices in terms of adaptation of proper waste domestic waste management on micro and meso level in close coordination with the HoP. With the support of HoP, he/she will be also playing a key role to mobilize city council efforts to participate in the developed national waste management processes and procedures.

Reporting to: Head of Project

 

Main Responsibilities: – Assist Hop in all relevant duties according to project requirement with a specific focus on technical inputs and project relevant strategic decision making.

• Liaise between HoP and other project staff and key project partners.
• Facilitate technical decision-making process with the project partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and create linkages to potential partners / Beneficiaries especially local and national waste traders, SMS’s, CBE’s and entrepreneurs involve in reuse and recycling initiatives as well as waste collection and transformation services.
• Assist in building up new PPP’s in recycling and in waste collection and transportation.
• Give technical and other input in PPP’s contracting.
• Advise the Council for integration and monitoring private initiatives.
• Assist the setting up of identified waste value chains for use in local economy and support start up initiatives involve in the collection of waste, sanitation, recycling and trade.
• Act as technical extension agent for the project.
• Facilitate the creation of waste recycling and reuse strategy for the City and assist in it implementation.
• Facilitate the creation of waste recycling and reuse strategy for the city and assist in it implementation.
• Assist in the conceptualization of the construction of a site to ensure environmentally sound disposal in the city.
• Assist and organize coordination meetings and intercity exchange meetings on solid waste management.
• Participate in Awareness raising /educating about the importance of waste management recycling and possibilities for further processing.
• Assist in the data collection and surveys.
• Attend full council meetings, waste management steering committee meetings, WASH and other stakeholder meetings.
• Any other duty as Assign by supervisor.

Experience:
At least 2 years of NGO work experience
Education:

• University degree in relevant field of study.
• Personal Skills: – Excellent proven technical knowledge/experience in the domestic solid waste management.
• Proven knowledge in recycling practices, and applicable technologies in the project context.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with multiple parties and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement and ability to make impartial recommendations.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work when under pressure.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Very good command in MS office.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles
• Hard-working, proactive, and able to prioritize and delegate a demanding workload.

Computer Skills  good knowledge on windows Preferable windows 10

• • good knowledge of MS office including Outlook
  • must have an idea on modem communication system. Mobile phone (Hotspot connection) etc
  • Skype

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i>Internet

Starting date
Immediately after interview

Applications for this position should be sent to:

recruitment.sierraleone @ welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Documents once submitted will not be returned to the applicants, therefore Do NOT submit originals

Closing date: 16th April 2021

 

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3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert

 

Organisational Profile Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.
In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged
Project Description The WHH SLE program is focusing on the intervention sectors as mentioned below
1. Agriculture: Focus on cash crop production value chains
2. Nutrition: Via the integrated Linking Agriculture, Natural Resource Management towards Nutrition Security approach
3. Land governance: Focus on impact of large-scale agricultural investments on small holder agriculture, large-scale agricultural investment models land governance/rights
4. Integrated waste management in urban areas
5. WASH Self Supply approach
6. Renewable energy
7. Skill development
Regular impact monitoring is a crucial tool to measure sustainability of the WHH interventions as well as effectiveness, efficiency of the activities to achieve the planned program’s / projects’ outcomes. WHH intends to foster impact monitoring within its program in Sierra Leone to improve continuously the overall program impact.
Job Title:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert
Project Name: Country Office
Location: Freetown and regular travels to projects locations
Contract Duration: One year with potential extension

 

Job Purpose The Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert will be responsible for mainstreaming impact monitoring into the WHH SLE program thus ensuring that the program maintains its strategic vision
Line Manager(s) Head of Programme
Tasks/Responsibilities a. Closely coordinate strategies and workplan with the Head of Programmes
b. Report to the Head of Programmes.
c. Facilitate the roll out of the impact monitoring of projects.
d. Ensure that an effective and participatory MEAL system for WHH is established by developing the overall framework for the program and projects MEAL.
e. Create data and formats for projects and carry out training sessions monitoring and organize field staff teams for data collection to increase the monitoring efficiency.
f. Ensure linkage with similar databases for projects actors like SPs and Trainers etc.
g. Suggest strategies to the Head of Programmes, Country Directors and Project Management teams for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing projects activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
h. Regular data analysis and reporting on impact monitoring on results and recommendations to the Head of Programmes and Project Management teams.
i. Prepare specific impact MEAL reports for submission to the donors and WHH HQ.
j. Coach the elaboration of adapted MEAL work plans and questionnaires for data collection by the project MEAL officers.
k. Undertake regular visits to the projects to support implementation of MEAL and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
l. Carry out trainings related to MEAL.
m. Facilitate the implementation of baseline, interim and end line evaluations.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform any additional tasks as requested by Head of Programme and Country Directors
Experience and Education 1. Degree in Social Science
2. Sound MEAL experience in development cooperation
Languages Excellent command of spoken and written English, Krio and few prominent S/L local languages.
Proficiency in German (as an advantage).
Computer Skills Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. OpenOffice, MS Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and Word, Blog Design, SPSS).
Excellent knowledge of modern communication technology (i.e. Email, Skype, Chat).
Core Competencies 1. Can think analytically.
(identify key issues and patterns in complex situations, plan independently)
2. Can think flexibly.
(adapt to situations, consolidate different views and adjust approaches)
3. Can manage resources.
(make decisions aimed at improving processes and performance)
4. Can work in and with teams.
(foster a collaborative environment and drive (a) team(s) in one direction)
5. Is diplomatic.
(understand other people and display cross-cultural sensitivity)
6. Can align with organisational standards.
(show integrity and act in compliance with organisational needs, and priorities).
Contact Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:
recruitment.sierraleone @ welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.
Closing Date 16th April 2021

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting for Financial Analyst.

Sierra Leone has long struggled with some of the world’s worst health outcomes—including a maternal mortality epidemic in which a woman’s lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy or childbirth is 1 in 20. Extreme poverty prevents most families from accessing health care. And often the care they need isn’t available, given the country’s severe shortage of trained clinicians, health infrastructure, and medical supplies. West Africa’s historic Ebola outbreak intensified all of these problems, and further eroded Sierra Leone’s already weak health system. So when the government requested PIH’s help to end the outbreak, we agreed—and committed to staying long past Ebola, to build and strengthen a health system founded on every Sierra Leonean’s right to health. Today, in partnership with the government, PIH supports six health facilities across three districts in an effort to build a health system that protects every Sierra Leonean’s right to health, especially those most vulnerable to sickness and injustice.

Description

Financial Analyst – Job Description

Overview of the Role: Reporting to the Finance Director , the Financial Analyst is responsible for producing or supporting the Grants & Finance team in producing various financial analyses for budget planning and analysis, general accounting entries, restricted revenue accounts, and other ad-hoc financial planning needs . He/she is primarily involved in regularly providing the Director of Finance with the relevant information to facilitate decision-making, supporting the use of routine financial management processes and software, and building the capacity of the Finance & Grants teams in all PIH financial planning and management processes.

J ob duties and responsibilities: The Financial Analyst’s duties and responsibilities will include : Financial Planning and A nalysis (50 %)

• Play a technical role under the Director of Finance in compiling the annual budget and supporting mid-year rebudgeting by preparing advanced analyses, summarizing changes and synthesizing key information to inform decision points, and working with the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, & Grants team to ensure proper and timely reflectio n in accounting systems (Vena, Serenic , etc.)
• Support the Director of Finance in preparing regular financial analyses, including the Quarterly Senior Management Team financial health update, Monthly Financial Update to Level3 Approvers, and ad-hoc scenario analyses for financial decisions (i.e. COLA, performance-based raises, budget shortfalls, etc.)
• Producing a thorough variance analysis each month using the consolidated monthly financial report s (Power B I, Programs activities reports ) and Serenic when more detail s are required
• Participating in m onth- end accounting processes including reconciliations and journals reviews and adjustment , including targeted support for triaging issues with Vena, Serenic , PBI, etc. as required
• Works with grant managers to ensur e timely posting/ recording review s for accura cy and comp leteness of funds’ pe rformance and timely reporting
• Other support with routine financial accounting & management and restricted funds processes as required by the Director of Finance

Financial Management Processes I mprovement & Capacity Building (3 5%)

• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen financial management, planning, and analysis processes within PIH-SL and work with the Director of Finance and appointed PIH-SL finance and grants team members to scope new changes, build/improve processes, and implement
• Work with the Director of Finance to identify and prioritize key process improvements to reduce financial risk and strengthen financial controls, develop a year-long improvement plan, and remain accountable to implementing program improvements alongside co-collaborators identified by the Director of Finance
• Work with Director of Finance, Finance Managers, and Financial Controller on improving t he financial literacy of the budget managers around budget management processes to help strengthen controls and budget oversight practices
• Taking part in systems’ and process improvement initiatives initiated by others
• Build the capacity of the PIH-SL Grants & Finance team in key priority areas, including use of PowerBI , Vena, Serenic , Excel and other needs identified by the Director of Finance. Commit to at least 3-5 hours/week spent on coaching, training, or mentoring of the team.

Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis & Long-Term Planning (15%)

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by the Director of Finance, or as request by the Senior Management Team (through the Director of Finance)

• Support in the development or use of modelling to forecast future costs, financial need, or plan programming
• Identify opportunities to run cost comparators, benchmarking, or other cost analyses to identify if PIH-SL’s costs are consistent with other PIH sites and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Finance or Executive Director

Skills and attributes:

• Experience with forecasting and budgeting , including building financial models
• Knowledge of accounting principles and relevant standards
• Ability to analyze complex reports with minimal direction
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to non-finance staff
• Organized and structured in daily duties , able to manage tasks with minimal oversight and consistently deliver
• Excellent attention to detail – this person must be relentlessly and consistently exceptional in being detail oriented
• Team player and ability to establish strong relationships , including co-creating work with others and be flexible to changing needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate business partnering
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously with minimal oversight
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
• Strong knowledge of Vena, Serenic , PowerBI , and PIH budgeting and accounting practices and processes

How to Apply

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Breakthrough ACTION is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Admin Assistant (x2)
2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

Breakthrough ACTION is a five-year cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the capacity of Sierra Leone institutions in risk communication to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with zoonotic diseases and malaria.

In the last year, a disease outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that began in China has triggered a global pandemic, challenging public health systems throughout the world and their ability to effectively communicate with their populations. Sierra Leone reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 30, 2020, and by March 22, had recorded 3,948 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 79 deaths in the country. In January of 2021 an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak was reported in Guinea one of Sierra Leone’s neighboring countries. To date Sierra Leone has not recorded a case of Ebola but the country has since been in the preparedness and readiness phase to tackle any likely spread of the disease in the country. There is a recognized need to provide immediate and robust support to the government to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and halt any likely spread of Ebola into the country.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Admin Assistant (x2)

 

Breakthrough ACTION has received additional funding from USAID to support the GoSL with risk communication for Ebola and COVID-19 vaccination activities. Breakthrough ACTION is therefore seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill two positions of Finance and Admin Assistant to support with finance and administrative work relating to i) Ebola and ii) COVID-19 vaccination project response. The positions will be based in Freetown. The Finance and Admin Assistants will report to the Finance Manager of Breakthrough ACTION.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of Ebola and COVID-19 materials and equipment, organize maintenance and repair of such equipment, and order and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist with procurement process including obtaining quotations, follow up with vendors, preparing paperwork for contracts and purchase orders, going to the bank, etc.
• Organize travel including booking of tickets, accommodation and arranging for travel advances and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Assist Program Staff in organizing workshops and meetings, including selection of venues, preparing invitations, confirming attendance, organizing participant per diem payments and transportation, and ensuring other logistical support.
• Assist Finance and Administration Manager in coding expenses, and preparing and facilitating per diem and other workshop/training related payments as needed.
• Establish and maintain administrative and file systems (electronic and otherwise) to ensure smooth operation of Ebola and COVID-19 activities.
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and appointments; take minutes as needed.

 

Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in finance and administration in the NGO sector supporting USAID –funded projects.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with procurement procedures; USAID procurement procedures a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.
• Experience in working in emergency situation a plus.

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to: ccpsljobs@gmail.com

with “Finance and Admin Assistant” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than April 7, 2021, for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

 

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2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

Breakthrough ACTION has received funding from USAID to support the GoSL with risk communication for Ebola and COVID-19 vaccination activities. Breakthrough ACTION is therefore seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill a position of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support the program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) component of these activities as well as ad-hoc support for other ongoing projects. This full-time position is based in Freetown.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The M&E Officer will, under the oversight and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Program Officer, support in-country program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), per CCP policies. The M&E Officer will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and/or Senior Program Officer.

 

Specific duties & responsibilities:

–        Successfully completes the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs certification course in Fundamentals of Program Monitoring for Social and Behavior Change within one month of hire.

–        Works with research team as needed to support development of research or public health practice protocols and tools, and development of MEL plans

–        Contributes to the development of MEL reports and potentially manuscripts for peer-review, presentations, posters, blogs and other products, using writing that is accurate, clear with logical flow, and appropriate for different audiences

–        Develops data visualization resources, including from virtual monitoring data dashboards, for reports, briefs, infographs, and other products

–        Helps prepare presentations of MEL findings and/or presents findings at external and internal meetings and conferences, and with local and community stakeholders

–        Assists with identification of key indicators and development of Performance Indicator Reference Sheets and Performance Monitoring Plans

–        Designs data capture tools for monitoring data that are relevant to specific indicators in the performance monitoring plan

–        Maintains and manages real time data monitoring systems such as google and social media analytics, etc.

–        Compiles data and estimates for program indicators at specified frequencies and from multiple sources for entry into monitoring database. Keeps accurate records of data sources and communication

–        Routinely Inputs data accurately into project monitoring database and conducts quality and validity checks

–        Maintains monitoring data dashboards and provides data visualizations for country specific and Breakthrough ACTION indicators

–        Assists with monitoring of project activities and tracks/reports on progress against indicators

–        Supports compilation and analysis of monitoring data to provide program feedback

–        Participates in data audits as needed

–        Assists with data cleaning of monitoring data and data preparation for analysis, w/direction

–        Assists with basic descriptive analysis on monitoring data using appropriate software

–        Contributes to analysis and interpretation of qualitative data w/direction

–        Involves and fully informs team members and supervisors on progress of tasks in a timely way.

–        Works directly with and supports program staff at headquarters and in the field as needed

–        Regularly attends and participates in project team meetings and other meetings with partners and stakeholders

 

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

 

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree (MA, MPH, etc.) with 3-5 years professional experience in monitoring public health programs.

 

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

–        Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

–        Familiarity with mobile data collection applications like COMM CARE, ODK is a plus

–        Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self-driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines.

–        Familiarity with data analysis approaches for both qualitative and quantitative data

–        Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data-entry systems or software.

–        Fluent in English, both written and spoken, excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to: ccpsljobs@gmail.com

with “M&E Officer” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than April 7, 2021, for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

Transtec is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Political Economy Analysis Expert
2.) Knowledge Management Lead

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) LT – Political Economy Analysis Expert for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Field mission- long term

Reference to be quoted in all your communications: LT – Political Economy Analysis Expert for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

Context

The Programme Cowater International is preparing for an upcoming opportunity focusing on supporting land reform in Africa. The Programme aims to support governments and other actors in Africa develop the basic building blocks of a fit-for-purpose central land governance system and more efficient, fair and transparent land investment approval processes. The Decision Support Unit will provide advisory services to help the client and delivery partners make evidence-based, outcome-oriented and VFM-driven decisions throughout implementation. The Programme is expected to start in 2021 for a period of 6 years.

Title: Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

Date of issue: 17/02/2021

Date of expiry: 15/04/2021

Country: Africa (Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)

Location: Position

Political Economy Analysis Expert

Probable starting date: End 2021

Duration: 75 months

Project Manager: Florence Wallemacq

Contact: To apply, kindly register your profile via our website www.transtec.be and send your updated CV by e-mail at: fwallemacq@transtec.be

CV language: EN

Annex: Download

Political Economy Analysis Expert for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

About Cowater

With more than 35 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec, Paris, London, United Kingdom and Nairobi, Kenya in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

About the Programme

Cowater International is preparing for an upcoming opportunity focusing on supporting land reform in Africa. The Programme aims to support governments and other actors in Africa develop the basic building blocks of a fit-for-purpose central land governance system and more efficient, fair and transparent land investment approval processes. The Decision Support Unit will provide advisory services to help the client and delivery partners make evidence-based, outcome-oriented and VFM-driven decisions throughout implementation. The Programme is expected to start in 2021 for a period of 6 years.

About the role

The Political Economy Analysis Expert will be a core member of the team, reporting directly to the Team Leader. The PEA Expert will lead all programme activities aiming to develop a deeper understanding of the political context in the countries of intervention as well as the specific political and economic aspects that could influence the strategic direction of the Programme.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the PEA framework development for the decision support unit
• Proactively build and maintain positive, productive working relationships with team members and key stakeholders
• Provide strategic political economy recommendations to the project and drive the overall implementation, ensuring a politically informed approach is embedded.
• Conduct appropriate PEAs to help inform adaptive programming activities and overall strategy development.
• Lead baseline country scoping and PE assessments for each target countries
• Support ongoing PE monitoring and decision making
• Through PEA, generate evidence to strengthen cross-sectoral analysis and identify entry points for the programme.
• Work with the MEL team to ensure the MEL activities and tools are flexible, adaptive and appropriately incorporating political economy findings.

• Regular reporting to Team Leader, as well as fulfilment of contractual reporting to the client.

About you

• A graduate degree in social science, international development, economics, public policy or related degree with demonstrated competence in PEA.
• At least 10 years of experience, including relevant work in land governance, public policy and/or administration.
• Robust experience conducting Political Economy Analysis in Africa (any experience in one of the following countries is a strong asset: Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
• Work experience with government and with development partners in land governance areas through wider engagement of stakeholders
• Track record in using PEA to inform program’s overall strategy and to develop a conflict- and gender-sensitive approach
• Demonstrated experience leading PEA teams and applying PEA as part of the design and implementation of international development programming, ideally with FCDO
• Solid understanding of governance and economic reform in Africa and/or Asia
• Knowledge and experience of a range of different research approaches, in particular PEA, qualitative research, focus group discussion, and gender analysis
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking and writing) – French an asset
• Experience with FCDO funded projects an asset

At Transtec, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture.

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We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we can only get back to shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

How to Apply

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2.) Knowledge Management Lead for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Field mission- long term

Reference to be quoted in all your communications: LT – Knowledge Management Lead for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

Context

The Programme Cowater International is preparing for an upcoming opportunity focusing on supporting land reform in Africa. The Programme aims to support governments and other actors in Africa develop the basic building blocks of a fit-for-purpose central land governance system and more efficient, fair and transparent land investment approval processes. The Decision Support Unit will provide advisory services to help the client and delivery partners make evidence-based, outcome-oriented and VFM-driven decisions throughout implementation. The Programme is expected to start in 2021 for a period of 6 years.

Title: Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

Date of issue: 22/03/2021

Date of expiry: 15/04/2021

Country: Africa (Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)

Location: Position

Knowledge Management Lead

Probable starting date: End 2021

Duration: 75 months

Project Manager: Florence Wallemacq

Contact: To apply, kindly register your profile via our website www.transtec.be and send your updated CV by e-mail at: fwallemacq@transtec.be

CV language: EN

Annex: Download

Knowledge Management Lead for the Decision Support Unit of the Land Facility

About Cowater

With more than 35 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec, Paris, London, United Kingdom and Nairobi, Kenya in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

The Programme

Cowater International is preparing for an upcoming opportunity focusing on supporting land reform in Africa. The Programme aims to support governments and other actors in Africa develop the basic building blocks of a fit-for-purpose central land governance system and more efficient, fair and transparent land investment approval processes. The Decision Support Unit will provide advisory services to help the client and delivery partners make evidence-based, outcome-oriented and VFM-driven decisions throughout implementation. The Programme is expected to start in 2021 for a period of 6 years.

Knowledge Management Component: As an evidence-based support programme focused on enhancing the cost-effectiveness of the Land Facility’s work, knowledge management is a key component. The Knowledge Management Lead is therefore a core role to ensure the DSU is producing effective programme learning and programmatic actions internally and ensures strategic global dissemination.

About the role

The

Knowledge Management Lead will be a core member of the team, reporting directly to the Team Leader.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of the DSU Learning, Knowledge Management, and Communications Strategy
• Maintaining a high degree of quality control over research and analysis conducted by the DSU, and identifying effective ways to get the research into use
• Provide technical assistance to key stakeholders for empowered dialogue and formulation of evidence-based positions, including building capacity efforts
• Coordinate knowledge management work across consortium and with Land Facility supplier and oversee communications mechanisms with stakeholders and partners
• Outline the requirements for communication systems needed by the programme which would enable quick and simple communication of key messages to all consortium members or specific stakeholders
• Develop tools to inform the program, as well as the community of stakeholders, e.g. cross programme linkages and learnings
• Oversee and advise on the development of effective dissemination and distribution channels for all DSU and LF outputs
• Lead on reporting for KM-related outputs, as well as fulfilment of contractual reporting to the client
• Coordinate and participate in the planning and delivery of stakeholder events, i.e. workshops, discussion groups
• Together with the MEL team, ensure that iterative learning processes are actively informing the development of the project.

About you

• A graduate degree in social sciences (notably economics, planning, sociology or geography), international development, knowledge management land use planning/management, or a related degree
• At least 10 years of experience in knowledge management, including relevant work in land governance, public policy and/or administration
• Experience with supporting/conducting research and analysis and getting the results into use
• Experience with FCDO funded projects
• Experience in developing and operationalising communications and research-into-use strategies in an international development context
• Knowledge and experience of a mixture of communications methods, including social media
• Work experience with government and with development partners in land governance areas through wider engagement of stakeholders would be an asset
• An ability to adapt methods of communication to be most effective for different audiences
• Proactive and flexible with the ability to multi-task
• Multi-stakeholder management skills and the ability to build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with a variety of different individuals/organisations
• Any experience in one of the following countries is a strong asset: Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, Somalia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking and writing) – French an asset

At Transtec, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture.

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We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we can only get back to shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

How to Apply

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