Apply now Job no: 497053 Work type: Regular Full-Time Location: Sierra Leone – Port Loko Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Teaching Garden Coordinator– Sierra Leone. The incumbent will be responsible to upkeep and maintain the school garden and provide learning activities in the garden and classroom that support the regular school curriculum and standards to maximize education potential. S/He will also coordinate community access to the garden, its resources, and special events or activities associated with the garden.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Teaching Coordinator Position by February 2024. The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Agriculture or environmental science and a minimum of at least 2-3 years of facilitation or teaching experience with children aged 2-10 and demonstrate an ability to work with diverse populations, including youth and adults.

For more details about this job please click here: JD for Teaching Garden Coordinator-Jan 2024.doc

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.”

Advertised: 16 Jan 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Jan 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

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Requisition ID: req47534

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Sierra Leone

Work Arrangement: In-person

Job Description

BACKGROUND Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the lives of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE) programming. Job Summary The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager is responsible for technical supervision of and support to the establishment and maintenance of the routine project monitoring system. This will include data management (focusing on database design, quality, aggregation & data presentation at the overall level and across locations), facilitating routine data collection, analysis & action planning, assisting in evaluation & assessment, and promoting Project Knowledge management. She/he will report directly to the WGPE Coordinator and will have technical guidance from the Country M&E Coordinator. She/he will directly supervise the IRC M & E Officers. The position will support strong M&E practices across two projects. For the first, IRC in partnership with UNICEF Sierra Leone will be implementing a whole-school approach project to support the achievement of ending School-Related Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone in Kono and Kenema district. For the second, IRC as part of a consortium will be implementing a World Bank-funded project to mobilize communities and support out-of-school-children in Kono district.

Specific Responsibilities Program/Project Design and learning: With support from the M&E Coordinator, work with the Project Team and support staff to implement the Program’s M&E framework in line with IRC Monitoring for Action (MfA) standards, and ensure: (i) adherence to the matrix of indicators, (ii) roles and responsibilities of Project and support staff are mapped, (iii) ethical data collection, storage, sharing and securing of data are adhered to, (iv) documentation of data quality audits, (vi) analysis and harvesting of lessons learned from the project; and (vii) responsiveness to project clients’ feedback Support the M&E Coordinator to develop, pilot, and validate tailored project implementation monitoring tools, monitor the quality of implementation, check Project records for accuracy, provide support where necessary, and share data with project managers. With support from the M&E Coordinator as well as any other tools as required by the Project, establish, and maintain a project-level information management system; and collect project field-level information required by IRC, donors, and/or stakeholders.

Monitoring Track progress against project result framework, including targets, monitoring work plans, and project internal reporting schedules, and clarify what level of information is needed and where with key responsibilities assigned. Update the Project M&E plan timely and provide feedback to Project staff on the status and quality of implementation. Assist with monthly and/or quarterly performance indicator analysis, including generation of reports/dashboards and presentations to team members to (i) make evidence-informed decisions; (2) identify issues requiring further attention, document and share challenges with project managers; (3) define the necessary actions and strategy to address challenges and assign responsibility and deadlines. Support in the compilation and analysis of programme data at the field level and contribute into subsequent reporting through monthly MEL reports, flagging updates, successes, and issues from the MEL tracking tools. Provide technical assistance to project team members on the information management system, proper data collection, and record keeping; and provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives. Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data. Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums and data review meetings at the field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes. Follow up with project teams on project quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues.

Reviews / Evaluation & Learning Under the technical leadership of the M&E Coordinator and with the support of the technical focal points, assist with the design, planning and implementation of on-time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including field data supervision during baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation as needed. Coordinate the sharing of learning related to MEL practices across field offices, encouraging consideration of results both between and within sectorial teams, and providing support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed. Organize learning meetings, events, and workshops for project team to document lessons learnt, good practices and areas of improvement. Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information. Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS University degree in social science, humanities, or other related degree; Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field; M&E Course Minimum five (5) years of M&E experience in humanitarian and development sectors, preferably in education, protection, or GBV programming Demonstrated experience of web-based & mobile data entry & management (ex: CommCare, ODK, Kobo, PowerB, etc.I) Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required. Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods experience in use of data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring. Ability to work independently, under pressure and to adhere to set deadlines. Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including demonstrated experience in developing M&E plans. Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team and to foster team spirit with groups of diverse backgrounds. Proven ability to establish & maintain databases with a strong data interpretation skill, report writing and presentation skills. Experience in designing, conducting, analyzing & writing-up assessments & surveys. Excellent computer literacy (especially Excel), MS-Word, MS-Access; and generally, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite.

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Peace Corps is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Request for House Rental
2.) Quality Assurance Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Request for House Rental

34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Telephone 232.78.200.900

Peace Corps Sierra Leone is soliciting interest by interested parties by 1200 Noon, Tuesday 16th January, 2024.  We are seeking interest from landlords for 2 fully furnished Residences with appliances for the purpose of lease for up-to 5 years, subject to annual renewal option periods. It could be an apartment or house on its own (flat or duplex) within a compound (for residential purpose) to be rented within the areas of Wilberforce, Congo Cross, Spur loop, Spur Road and Wilkinson Road and Hill Station.

Residence 1:

• Minimum 5-6 Bedrooms including Master Bedroom
• Minimum 2,650 square footage – or – 225 square meters.
• Convenient space to be utilized for home office.
• Has one kitchen
• Has one dining room.
• At least should have one living room.
• Garage or driveway for secure parking of a minimum 1 vehicle
• Secure fenced-in premises with a security post
• Good land topography and road access
• Laundry area
• Complete electrical wiring for National Grid and Generator with Automatic Change Over facilities
• Fully Functioning Generator plus generator house with grill gate
• Guma Water or alternative source of supply for utility purpose

Residence 2:

• Minimum 3-4 Bedrooms including Master Bedroom

• Minimum 2,263 square footage – or – 210 square meters.
• Convenient space to be utilized for home office.
• Has one kitchen
• Has one dining room.
• At least should have one living room.
• Garage or driveway for secure parking of a minimum 1 vehicle
• Secure fenced-in premises with a security post
• Good land topography and road access
• Laundry area
• Complete electrical wiring for National Grid and Generator with Automatic Change Over facilities
• Fully Functioning Generator plus generator house with grill gate
• Guma Water or alternative source of supply for utility purpose

Kindly confirm by sending in your interest via email to SL-DMO@PeaceCorps.gov

Or physically dropping off a letter of intent at the Peace Corp Office 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill By 1200 noon Tuesday 16th January 2024.

Interested Parties should include the following: –

• Proprietor’s full name
• Address
• Phone Contact #
• Bank Name
• Account number
• BBAN ( 18 digits )
• City Council Registration
• Confirmation that property is connected EDSA and GUMA Valley Water Company or have an alternative water source.
• Yearly Rental amount
• When would property be available

Submissions will be evaluated and Peace Corps will contact interested parties to schedule walk-throughs, and additional information.

Many thanks for your interest!

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2.) Quality Assurance Specialist

SCOPE OF WORK

(Recruitment, PSC Duties, and Performance Reviews)

 

Organization	US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title	Quality Assurance Specialist
Reports To	Country Director
Supervises	N/A
Annual Base Salary	Range 188,548 – 292,249 SLE plus benefits
Contract Type	Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Duty Location	Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

• Minimum Requirements:

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

• Education/Certification: B.S., B.A. or higher degree
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience required, 5 or more years is desirable, with records in management, audit, compliance, project management or Volunteer management.
• Strong background in data standardization, process facilitation and management (organizational development, tracking tasks and processes and ensuring accurate documentation)
• Professional oral and written English proficiency required and Krio oral capabilities.
• Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office: Windows, Excel, Word.
• Experience working with database management software.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility related skills and experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to synthetize, interpret, and apply regulations.
• Versatility: ability to take initiative to resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team.
• Experience effectively coordinating complex processes across multiple business units.
• Experience in planning and delivering training.
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain a security clearance.

 

• Background

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

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

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

 

Currently, Peace Corps Sierra Leone staffs about 40 people who support Volunteers operating in the education and health sectors.

 

• Objective of the Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) will champion a culture of quality assurance (QA), continuous quality process improvement, and system simplification at Post. A key goal of quality assurance is to optimize systems and processes and make it easier to accomplish Post priorities while ensuring compliance with Agency policies. To advance the quality assurance agenda, the QAS will take the lead on integrating a QA approach into relevant Post activities, serve as Records Liaison/Records Management point of contact, and train up and support staff in QA related areas. The QAS will play a supportive role in the coordination of site management and site history documentation, ensuring that clear guidance and systems are in place to assist Post staff in adhering to high quality and complete site management planning, execution, and documentation. The QAS will be responsible for the oversight of VIDA (Volunteer Information Database Application) at Post, providing trainings to Post staff on topics including site management and the latest VIDA updates. The QAS will also be responsible for tracking deadlines and the completion status of all mandatory trainings for all Post staff, in addition to directly providing trainings when necessary. Similarly, the QAS will support Post through preparations for Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits and evaluations, along with presenting recurring findings to assist Post in proactively addressing common issues. The QAS will track OIG and Regional Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer (PCSSO) recommendations, and support staff to bring timely closure to any outstanding recommendations. The QAS will be a key resource in providing quality assurance and process simplification input to Post and the Agency

 

•  Reference Materials 

The Personal Services Contractor (PSC) must frequently refer to the Peace Corps Manual and associated referenced documents (Manual Section 270; Safety and Security Instructions (SSI) 401, 410, 415, 420, and 430; Medical Technical Guidelines (TG) 204, 385, 110) and other guidance published on the Peace Corps Intranet, as well as the Peace Corps/Sierra Leone Staff Handbook, Post Site Management Manual, and the Peace Corps/Sierra Leone Volunteer Service Handbook (VSH) in the course of performing their duties and responsibilities.  The PSC must also refer to US Government-wide and Peace Corps-specific laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and guidance.

 

• Tasks & Deliverables

Continuous Quality Improvement Process:

Post champion for adopting a quality assurance and compliance culture.

• Designs and oversees a yearly compliance calendar for reoccurring tasks and deadlines at Post.
• Works with office/department heads to identify reoccurring tasks, training, Post policies, or periodic reviews and reports that are mandated by agency policy/procedure and are required to be tracked. Adds key deadlines to the compliance calendar, to assist all departments with compliance.
• Distributes compliance calendar or task reminders periodically to assist managers and staff in proactively meeting compliance related deadlines.
• Provides status updates to Country Director (CD) and supervisors on completed and outstanding tasks.
• Integrates a QA approach into relevant Post activities. (e.g., administration of annual performance improvement or compliance tools, such as the Administrative Management Control Survey (AMCS)).
• Reflects on current practices, identifies potential risks and areas for improvement, and works with relevant parties to document and implement.
• Works with Post leadership and Post Equity Council to identify opportunities for the integration of equity/ICDEIA into core business practices across operational units.
• Serves as the Records Management POC (Records Liaison) for Post.
• Coordinates distribution, completion, and return of annual File Plan to the Records Management Office.
• Advises Post on records management questions and issues.
• Collaborates with Senior Staff to ensure required documents are appropriately stored at the Post (e.g., MOUs, other agreements etc.), and monitors to ensure expiration timeframes are known and tracked.
• Coordinates with Regional Quality Assurance Experts, PCSSOs, and Regional Security Advisors (RSAs), where applicable.
• Coordinates with Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) in informing and adopting compliance best practices.
• Other quality assurance related duties as assigned.

 

1. Site Management (including Site History Files):

Post champion for adopting a quality assurance approach for site management and promoting compliance with site management documentation.

• Serves as resource and technical expert on site management process and procedures and supports the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) (and other Post staff as applicable) in meeting site management requirements.
• In collaboration with DPT and other responsible staff, is responsible for training and mentoring staff in adhering to site management requirements.
• Under the DPT’s leadership, helps coordinate Post planning meetings regarding site ID and site visits to ensure all requirements from Site Management Guidance, including key Manual Sections, Safety and Security Instructions (SSIs), and Medical Technical Guidelines (TGs) are accounted for in the planning and implementation stages of site management (e.g.: Manual Section (MS) 270 – Volunteer/Trainee Safety and Security, SSI 401 Site History Files, SSI 410 Housing Standards and Inspection, etc.).

• Monitors compliance with required site management documentation in VIDA; advises staff on status and required actions.
• Supports DPT to ensure Post’s site management manual is aligned with current Regional Site Management Guidance.
• Coordinates with programming staff, Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs), and Safety and Security Manager (SSM) to ensure that site selection materials are fully completed and approved by the relevant parties with any appropriate programming, safety, security, or health related considerations properly documented in VIDA.
• Conducts ongoing and routine quality checks on site management documentation (e.g., Housing Information, Community Information, Volunteer Request Form, Site Contact Form information) in VIDA to ensure alignment with policy and approval process and site history files.
• Provides supervisor and Post staff with periodic updates on site management and history file compliance, highlighting missing documents and/or data points for follow-up.
• Assists with occasional data entry as directed by supervisor to ensure compliance.

 

• VIDA Point of Contact (POC):

Responsible for oversight of VIDA at Post, ensuring VIDA is used by all relevant staff throughout the Site Management, Volunteer Management, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Event Management processes.

• Serves as the principal Point of Contact for VIDA and liaises with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)/HQ VIDA Product Manager for relevant VIDA updates and troubleshooting of the VIDA system at Post.
• Serves as Post VIDA administrator with special permissions to edit data.
• In consultation with VIDA Product Manager at OCIO/HQ, trains relevant staff on VIDA capabilities and on-going enhancements.
• Works with responsible staff to conduct ongoing review of Volunteer and site data within VIDA, ensuring that information is accurate and complete as outlined in agency guidance. The QAS should not be the originator of data.
• Conducts ongoing and routine quality checks on key Volunteer information (e.g., phone numbers, e-mails, GPS coordinates, site visit information) to ensure alignment with policy.
• Ensures Post’s naming convention are defined for VIDA, such as site names and site geographic areas, and across all platforms (e.g. SIMS).
• Works with appropriate staff to ensure there is documentation in VIDA of:  a) adverse safety, security, health, or programmatic concerns for sites that result in Peace Corps not placing a Volunteer, or b) other incidents or events that raise concerns for Volunteer safety and well-being.
• Works with SSM to ensure that EAP events are properly documented.

 

1. Tracking Mandatory Staff Trainings 

• Tracks status of all mandatory staff training in collaboration with Senior Leadership.
• Provides periodic updates to supervisors on staff compliance with mandatory training.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure that all staff (inc. part time, short term, and intermittent) are appropriately enrolled in mandatory training (e.g., staff are entered into a personnel tracking system).
• When staff are unable to complete on-line training, ensure that staff complete and appropriately record (e.g., in Learning Space) off-line training; may also facilitate off-line training sessions for staff.

 

• OIG/PCSSO Recommendation Support and Follow-Up

• Tracks Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Regional Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer (PCSSO) recommendations for Post, along with other formal recommendations from other offices if appropriate.
• Provides periodic (monthly/quarterly) reports to CD, SSM, and other relevant Post staff on status of open recommendations.
• Supports Post leadership, as appropriate, to track work on addressing open OIG/PCSSO recommendations. Coordinates with other parties outside of Post as necessary, under direction of CD.
• Assists Post with organizing, collecting, and submitting documentation to support closure of OIG/PCSSO recommendations, as appropriate.
• Coordinates with Region, and as appropriate Office of Safety and Security (OSS) and OCCO, to discuss challenges related to addressing OIG/PCSSO recommendations, and to share best practices.
• Periodically presents OIG recurring recommendations to Post staff.
• Facilitates process improvement solutions to proactively address recurring recommendations, as appropriate.
• Supports Post preparations for OIG evaluations and audits.
• Supports Post during OIG visits, as appropriate.

 

• Supports and Verifies Safety and Security Policy Implementation:

Provides administrative support and verification that adequate systems are functioning to support V/T safety and security in accordance with MS 270. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Supports Safety and Security Manager in establishing and monitoring post’s system to collect information for the Volunteer Information Database (VIDA), updates the information as needed and controls for accuracy.
• Collaborates with programming staff to develop and monitor a system for site history data.
• Participates in the annual completion of the Administrative Management Control Survey (AMCS) and shares results with PCSSO.
• Collaborates with programming staff to develop site selection criteria, protocols, and a system to ensure that all Volunteer sites have been properly evaluated and documented.
• Ensures that a system is in place to monitor Volunteer/Trainee (V/T) whereabouts.
• Ensures that an emergency communication system is in place that allows V/Ts and staff to communicate in a timely and effective manner in cases of emergency.
• In cooperation with other Safety and Security Manager and other staff, regularly updates and monitors safety and security data in VIDA (i.e., emergency contact information, Emergency Action Plan (EAP) events, etc.)
• In collaboration with the SSM, ensure critical PCSSO and/or RSO recommendations are adequately addressed within the timeframe/deadlines outlined.
• Ensures security clearances for permanent and temporary PSCs are maintained and uploaded.

 

• Additional Responsibilities:

 

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

 

• COVID-19 and Other Flexibilities: 

 

• If there is a time at post, due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for any other reason, when there are limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/Sierra Leone, the PSC may be temporarily assigned during that period, as determined by the Peace Corps Country Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return or increase of Volunteers.

 

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

Work Requirements and Guidelines 

• Interact effectively and appropriately with cultural differences and similarities by demonstrating cultural humility and self-awareness of one’s own cultural programming, effectively navigating intercultural situations, practicing perspective taking by seeking to understand the values, beliefs, attitudes, and worldviews of others.
• Engage with differences and similarities in a way that effectively and appropriately contributes to a culture of access and belonging by demonstrating awareness of systemic inequities and one’s own social identities and perspectives, seeking to understand others’ and one’s own experiences with dominant and marginalized identities, building relationships with a range of people from a variety of dominant and marginalized identities and navigating opportunities to foster equity and inclusion using a culturally effective and appropriate approach.

 

Other Duties 

• Other duties as assigned
• Standard Roles and Responsibilities

• OMH: 

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

 

•  S&S: 

• Other Programming Staff – Addresses Volunteer safety and security by adhering to Peace Corps site development policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director (CD). Assists Program Managers to ensure that prospective sites meet established programmatic and safety/security criteria (e.g., safe housing, a clearly defined assignment with an organization that shows real interest in working with a Volunteer, etc.). Reviews and references site history files when evaluating potential sites and incorporates appropriate safety and security-related information into site history files. Monitors Volunteer compliance with Peace Corps policies, especially related to safety and security. Participates in the design and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Acts as duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons, or articles.
• When serving as Back-Up SSM, completes duties outlined in Safety and Security Instruction 111 (per Safety and Security Instruction 110).

 

• IGF:

May be designated as a receiving officer if assigned by the Country Director and with the approval of the Regional Director. Responsibilities as a receiving officer include accurate review of goods or services, their accompanying invoices, and the purchase order/contract to ensure that the specifications, quality, amounts, price, timeliness, etc. of the goods are consistent with the terms and conditions of the contract/purchase order after successful completion of the requisite training to perform receiving duties. (See MS 511, the Personal Property Management Handbook and OFMH 19)

• May be designated limited supervisory responsibilities if assigned by the Country Director and with the approval of the Regional Director.
  • Offering regular feedback: Holds private annual and mid-year meetings with unit heads and report findings.
  • Scheduling regular 1×1 meetings: Invites direct reports to regular (weekly, monthly etc.) private 1×1 meetings wherein you offer both constructive and positive feedback.
  • Assisting in resolving issues: Uses tools (e.g. coaching, open door, modeling) to promote direct report success
  • Providing reports and activity updates to your supervisor: Shares timely updates with your supervisor about projects, personnel, issues etc.
  • Working with other supervisors to resolve conflicts between departments: Meets with other supervisors to solve problems together as needed.

 

• Temporary Assignments:

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

 

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

 

• Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station

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

 

• Application Requirements

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.

All applications must be submitted before the date and time documented below and must include the following supporting documentation:

• Typed letter of interest
• CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above required qualifications
• At least three traceable professional references and contact information
• Copies of all certificates related to the qualifications needed for this position
• A legalized photocopy of the ID card and proof of legal residence
• The subject line of the typed letter of interest must indicate the PSC Position Title of the job you are applying to be considered for review.

 

Submit your application by email to: SL-PCJobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to: HR Specialist, Peace Corps/Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone on or before 5:00PM January 19th, 2024.

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

Please include “Ref: Quality Assurance Specialist” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for on-line application

ATTACHMENT

Peace Corps Sierra Leone APPLICATION CHECKLIST

 

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

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________

Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________

 

Details                                                                 YES        NO

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

 

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

 

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

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

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

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

 

• Position location: ________________________________________________________

 

• Position type: ___________________________________________________________

 

• Title: __________________________________________________________________

 

• Start date: ______________________________________________________________

 

• End date: ______________________________________________________________

 

___________________________________                                                 __________________

1. Signature of Applicant

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ICAP-Global Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Mentors
2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
3.) Project Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Mentors

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.

ICAP in Sierra Leone is hiring a Project Mentor to support a new Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care initiative in targeted districts. Reporting to a district-level Project Officer, the Project Mentors will play a lead role in coordinating the implementation of Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care project activities at 20 primary health facilities, facilitation of IPC and IDSR training for healthcare workers, supportive supervision, and project-related data collection and use. The Project Mentor will visit each health facility at least monthly to assess IPC and IDSR performance, provide supportive supervision, and facilitate data collection, and will remain in close virtual contact with health facility staff between visits.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Together with the district-level Project Officer, conduct a rapid situational assessment of IPC performance at designated primary health facilities.
• Plan, coordinate and document project activities at designated health facilities.
• Conduct and document site visits to each supported health facility at least once a month
• Support health facility managers to use standardized checklists, guidelines, SOPs, job aides and supervision tools to assess and improve facility IPC performance.
• Support, assess, and mentor health facility staff in IDSR and IPC for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
• Identify gaps in staff knowledge and skills, facilitate IPC and IDSR training, and provide on-the-job mentoring and supervision at each supported health facility.
• Support creation of an IPC  and IDSR Committee (also referred to as Patient Safety Committee) at each supported health facility and support them in developing skills to coordinate their activities, chair their weekly meetings, produce minutes, follow up on action points, and report on its activities to the line manager.
• Produce weekly mentorship reports to the Project Officer.
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• Applicant must have a clinical qualification; nurses and CHO are encouraged to apply
• A minimum 2-year experience in the management of health facility infection prevention and control and surveillance activities.
• Experience in supervision of clinical staff including training and mentoring
• Computer literate and proficient in word processing (e.g., Word), simple databases (e.g., EXCEL), and slide development (e.g., PowerPoint)
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English.

• Experience with quality improvement in healthcare settings

To apply, click Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

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2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.

ICAP in Sierra Leone is hiring a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to coordinate M&E activities for an Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care initiative in targeted districts in Sierra Leone. Reporting to the Senior SI Advisor, the M&E Officer will work closely with ICAP staff, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders to plan, coordinate, supervise, and monitor project M&E activities, provide remote and in-person M&E training and supportive supervision, and foster information exchange and best practices within and between target districts. S/he will work with the Project coordinator to ensure that required data are collected, reviewed, analyzed, and reported on deadline and that program activities are documented and reported according to project objectives and donor requirements.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop M&E project tools and resources, including results framework, M&E plan, data collection tools, and data quality assurance tools
• Train and supervise M&E project staff, including Project Mentors and other project staff involved in data collection and/or data management
• Ensure that all required data are received, reviewed, and analyzed on a monthly basis
• Write progress project reports, ensuring that the report meets or exceeds the expectations and requirements of the donor
• Review progress on project indicators against targets and provide timely project snapshots status of achievements against set targets
• Conduct quarterly data quality audits
• Oversee document management and information security procedures and systems, including electronic and hard copy filing and transfer and sharing of information.
• With support from other project staff, identify M&E activity supply needs and coordinate with the program support team to ensure materials arrive in good time.
• Provide M&E technical inputs deemed relevant and necessary throughout all phases of execution.
• Any other assignment by the Supervisor

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Essential

• Candidate must have at least  bachelor in Social Science – Statistics, Economics or equivalent field experience
• A minimum of five (5) years’ professional M&E experience in Sierra Leone
• Demonstrated strong M&E skills, including data collection, data management, data quality assurance, and data analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis software, including DHIS2, SPSS, etc
• Demonstrated success in project management, including developing and monitoring work plans, training and supervising staff, and ensuring timely and high-quality project deliverables
• Experience in writing clear and effective assessment and project reports
• Experience in developing data visualizations and PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult circumstances

 

Desirable

• Experience with M&E of infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering M&E training
• Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is incorporated into program design, planning, and learning

 

To apply, click Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

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3.) Project Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.

ICAP is hiring a Project Officer to support the implementation of an Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care project. Reporting to the IPC Project Coordinator, the district-based Project Officer will provide technical support and mentorship to Project Mentors and healthcare workers at 20 primary healthcare facilities. The Project Officer will also provide technical support to the DMHT IPC and IDSR focal points and other stakeholders working in the assigned districts to develop, review, implement and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening IPC and IDSR.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with the DHMT and other stakeholders to develop, review, implement, and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening IPC & IDSR.
• Provide technical assistance to assigned health facilities in designing and implementing IPC & IDSR strengthening interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight to the project Mentors, including refresher on-the-job training and support, assistance in problem-solving IPC & IDSR challenges, and exchange of best practices and practical solutions to IPC & IDSR  quality issues
• Work with the Project Mentors to deploy and implement appropriate tools necessary for IPC and IDSR capacity building, data collection and review, and appropriate decision-making.
• Maintain close liaison with DHMT IPC & IDSR focal point to compile updates on IPC & IDSR progress, challenges, and way forward.
• Coordinate with the M&E team to collect and validate relevant IPC and IDSR capacity assessment data.
• Work with the Project coordinator to develop costed IPC and IDSR capacity-building strategies, roll-out plans, training, and follow-up timelines.
• Contribute to the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned, including developing and submitting monthly reports and success stories.
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field is required.
• Experience with infection prevention and control (IPC) and DSR programs/initiatives is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting or relevant IPC and IDSR project implementation in a public health setting in Sierra Leone is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Proficiency with online training, distance education, and case-based teaching is strongly preferred
• Strong communication, diplomatic, and facilitation skills, including the ability to coordinate stakeholders, is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required
• Expertise in formal quality improvement would be a plus

To apply click, Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

VACANCY OPPORTUNITY

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

National Secetriat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy

 

About the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy

The National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy was established in 2013. The secretariat coordinate national efforts to reduce the high rate of adolescent pregnancy and child marriage through multi-sectoral interventions and approaches. The secretariat is comprised of six-line ministries namely: Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Ministry of Youth Affairs. The secretariat has implemented the second National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage 2018 – 2022 (NSRAPCM) with a possibility of developing a new one since the previous strategy has expired. The strategy was organized around six pillars Pillar 1: Policy and legal environment; Pillar 2: Adolescent and young people friendly services; Pillar 3: Enabling school environments [including comprehensive sexuality education]; Pillar 4: Communication and advocacy; Pillar 5: Community ownership; Pillar 6: Coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.

 

About this role

This role requires someone with a sound background in monitoring and evaluation of programmes as s/he provides oversight for programme planning, evaluation, knowledge management and monitoring. s/he identifies performance indicators, develops quality assurance strategies, provides technical support and maintains contact with partners to ensure all programmes/projects (government and non-government) that work to address adolescent pregnancy and child marriage comply with indicators in the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage.

Job Description

Job title	Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location	Freetown, with occasional travel to districts
Preferred start date	October 2023
Length of contract	Ten (10) months with possibility of extension depending on donor funding and performance
Salary	Negotiable based on qualification and experience
Reports to	Coordinator of National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy / Programme Manager of National School & Adolescent Health Programme (NSAHP)
Line manages	None
Main responsibilities/ major activities :
System development	Lead the team in defining project information needs. Work with programme staff to develop an M&E plan; including narrative, M&E framework and M&E calendar. Create and maintain a performance management framework for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the strategy activities by government and non-government partners. Work with programme staff to develop key performance indicators and means of verification. Develop and update data collection tools as necessary. Review existing management information systems to identify potential modifications or resource needs.
Data management and analysis	Identify weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions. Propose strategies and develop guidelines to improve data collection processes and procedures. Perform regular field visits to monitor quality of data collected and provide feedback to service providers Lead on staff/partner capacity building on improve quality of M&E data collection, process and procedures. Analyse Health Information System (HIS) data collection in relation to Adolescent health and produce reports Analyse trends in KPI data and performance reports Analyse and report on survey data as required Lead and participate in programme and project evaluations
Communication and reporting	Develop presentations and communication materials on key results to share with government and non-government partners on a regular basis. Prepare M&E updates for Multi-sectorial Technical Committee (MTC)/ Multi-sectorial Coordinating Committee (MCC) meetings Propose strategies to increase data use for decision making among all government and non-government partners.
Grant and or programme management support	Lead in developing M&E plans and logframe for new project proposals as well as throughout project implementation. Lead all M&E initiatives for assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking progress of downstream service providers Ensure donor and partners’ data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner. Keep up-to-date of grant/project changes and recommend strategies to improve program performance and results. Support preparation of donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time.
Miscellaneous	Any other duty assigned to you by the Coordinator/ Programme Manager
Essential Criteria	Knowledge and Experience  University degree in any one of the following: Statistics, Population Studies, Demography, or Public Health At least five years of experience in a related field Excellent computer/information systems skills Experience in using statistic software for data analysis, such as SPSS, Strata, etc. Experience in Results Based Management Experience reporting to international donors Experience in training and using digital data collections Experience in qualitative and qualitative data collection methods Ability to organize effectively, work under pressure with attention to detail, precision and accuracy Strong written and oral communications skills Core Competencies: Achieving results Being accountable Developing and applying professional expertise/ business acumen Thinking analytically and strategically Working in teams/ managing yourself and relationships Communicating for impact Languages: Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Criteria	Advanced university degree in any one of the following: Statistics, Population Studies, Demography, or Public Health Post-graduate training in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. Experience in using ODK collect

 

Note

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Please direct all applications (in sealed A4 size brown envelop) to Victor Gbadia Karimu or Patricia Abu. National School and Adolescent Health Programme. Ministry of Health. New England Ville. Or send soft copies of your applications to patmatu69@yahoo.com copy gbadiak@yahoo.com

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to the addresses above to apply for this post. Please do include any certificates (both academic and trainings) when applying.

CVs and Cover Letters should be sent as single attachment and both documents should not exceed five (5) pages.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 20 October, 2023 at 12 noon. 

Concern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) District Data Clerk (x2)
2.) Accountability Supervisor
3.) Project officer – Quality health services (x4)
4.) Project officer – Nutrition and gender (x4)
5.) District Delivery Manager (x2)
6.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (x2)
7.) Program Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) District Data Clerk (x2)

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

01.  Job Title	District Data Clerk (x2)
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	M&E Officer
Direct reports:	None
Liaises with:	All project team members, Project coordinator, District delivery manager, Area coordinator, National Health Coordinator All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes,  Country Director, Program Development & Quality staff, Systems and HR staff District Health Management Team, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, and other partner agencies
Job Location:	Kambia or Western Area Urban
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Concern Worldwide is recruiting District Data Clerks for the Saving Lives 3 program in Sierra Leone based in Western Area Urban, And Kambia. The Data Clerks will work under the oversight of the M&E Officer in the respective districts. The DDCs will be responsible for carrying out data collection and entry while ensuring accuracy of data and supporting DHMT data staff. This position is contingent on funding.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Specific Responsibilities: Assist in timely data collection for M&E requirements including routine monitoring and periodic evaluations; Manage the program database in District – including updating/entering program data into the agreed framework/system; Support data cleaning and providing basic data summaries as required; Ensure that the program data is kept up to date at all times while liaising with the M&E Officer in case of any errors identified; Support District Delivery Manager to monitor the project indicators against activity work plans; Cross check the data with the data sources for accuracy before submitting the reports, carry out spot checks, data triangulation, validation, etc.; Maintain data confidentiality and security per Concern and country policies; Support DHMT data focal points; Contribute to reporting – internal, donor and GoSL – by providing relevant data sets and supporting analysis around it. Other responsibilities: Promote full accountability and staff, compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources; Under the supervision of the District Delivery Manager, ensure the mainstreaming of cross cutting themes by field officers in all activities: Gender and Equality; Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership; Participate relevant meetings at District level; Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organisation’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation, guided by organisational policies and Concern’s Code of Conduct Complete any reasonable task requested by the Line Manager.
Person specification:	Education, Qualifications & Experience Required Education:   To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements; At least A Level certificate with training(s) in the Microsoft packages i.e. Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Access; Experience Required: Hands on experience in data entry and analysis with a non-governmental organization; Experience in doing data entry in an online database (Familiarity with COMET, Box Folder, Mobile apps will be an added advantage); Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Strong IT-based communication skills; Ability for prompt and accurate inputting of data; Maintaining accurate records both digital and physical files; Sharing accurate and timely information; Communicate proactively about any delays or challenges; Understanding of importance of quality and timely data; Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; Good typing and data entry speed; A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity; Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate; Fluent in English and Krio Fluent Themne is beneficial.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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2.) Accountability Supervisor

01.  Job Title	Accountability Supervisor
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	CCU MEAL Manager
Direct reports:	Nil
Liaises with:	Safeguarding manager All project team members, Project coordinator, District delivery managers, Area coordinator, National Health Coordinator, Consortium Team Leader All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes,  Country Director, Systems and HR staff, Programme Development and Quality Coordinator and team Relevant Concern Head office advisors Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, District Health Management Teams, and other consortium and district partners
Job Location:	Freetown, Western Area with frequent travel to Moyamba, Kambia, Bombali, Kono and Kenema
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	The Accountability supervisor will support in ensuring accountability within the Saving Lives Phase 3 Programme. This includes the management, functionality and popularisation of the Saving Lives Phase 3 Complaints Response Mechanism (CRM) system. The post holder will implementation, and maintain the context-specific community complaint and feedback mechanisms that can inform organizational accountability and best practice in the programme. Ensuring the CRM systems adheres to the key principles of Accessibility, Confidentiality, Transparency and Safety.  The successful candidate will be part of the Consortium coordination unit with strong linkage to the development and quality team and work within the wider organizational MEL framework. The Accountability supervisor will be expected to maintain the Saving Lives 3 CRM database by ensuring proper documentation and aggregation of CRM data including, ensuring confidentiality and qualitative and quantitative analysis of complaints received, investigated and responded. S/he will provide anonymous detailed summaries of complaints issues to feedback to the program team during monthly and quarterly meetings/reports. The post holder will promote accountability in the programme though capacity building, championing and technical guidance. The Accountability supervisor will work with key stakeholders (internal and external) to complement existing good practice and addresses current and emerging Accountability gaps. This position is contingent on funding.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Under the guidance of the CCU MEAL Manager, compile and ensure confidentiality of sensitive complaints like harassment, SEA, abuse, and exploitation and process according to the Concern CRM SOP. Develop an activity implementation plan for complaints and feedback with support from MEAL Manager. Lead/organize regular monitoring visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications. Ensure compliance with Core Humanitarian Standards on Quality and Accountability. With the support of the MEAL Manager support partners to ensure that all programme participants and stakeholders have access to timely, accurate, and relevant information on their rights/ entitlements with in the Saving Live Programme ensure that the programme measures and improve accountability through assessments of performance on accountability- With the support of the MEAL Manager, support programme staff and partners to ensure that evidence generated and learnings are shared with programme participants, stakeholders and partners Working with MEAL Manager, ensure adequate data capturing and correct storing of project participants. Coordinate and support CRM activities, especially at the community level. These can include: delivering sensitizations and training, overseeing implementation and conducting monitoring in the field. Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager advisor provide practical advice and guidance to Consortium members. Take the lead in regular collection and categorisation of complaints and feedback including those received through the Complaints phoneline. Prepare monthly and quarterly analysis and reporting of incoming complaints and trends and identify solutions and share with line manager and CCU team lead Escalate complaints received to the Consortium Team Leader and Safeguarding manager in timeline as per SOP. Ensure that Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials on complaints and feedback are context specific and accessible (including language, content, and socio-cultural appropriateness). Serve as a focal person for CRM and accountability coordination and capacity strengthening for the consortium partners, including CRM spot check and capacity building. Represent the consortium within relevant coordination structures such as Community Engagement working groups. Other: Help ensure all aspects of Saving Lives 3 activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner. Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the organization. Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc). Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary. Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one). Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by line manager.
Person specification:	Essential Educated to Bachelor level in Development (or related discipline) OR equivalent professional experience. Between 2 and 3 years of experience in Accountability or Programmes in an (I)NGO in a high pressured, results focused and dynamic environment. Strong organisational and planning skills/experience with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills in English, including strengths in writing and editing narrative reports/documents. Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft office (high proficiency in Excel, word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated ability of coaching, training and building the capacity of staff/teams and partners. Experience dealing with sensitive matters in a highly confidential and discrete manner and ability to build/maintain trust. Strong networking, influencing and leadership skills. Able to take initiative and work independently – while keeping line manager, etc. appropriately informed. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Strong analytical capability. Desirable Local languages; Krio and Temne. Trained in quality standards such as Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), SPHERE, Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc. Experience of MEAL and Communications.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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3.) Project officer – Quality health services (x4)

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Project officer – Quality health services (4)
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	District Delivery Manager
Direct reports:	None
Liaises with:	All project team members and partners in district Area Coordinator; District & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown PDQ Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Equality and Gender Advisor, Advocacy and Communications Manager, Accountability Supervisor and Partnership Manager, Livelihoods Coordinator. Relevant Community, Chiefdom and District stakeholders from Ministries and District Council as well as Private sector actors.
Job Location:	Kambia or Western Area Urban
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Concern Worldwide is recruiting District based project officers for the Saving Lives 3 program in Sierra Leone based in Western Area Urban, and Kambia. The project officers will work under the oversight of the District Delivery Manager in the respective districts. This position is contingent on funding.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Specific Roles and Responsibilities – Under the supervision of the District Delivery Manager Project specific; Oversee and ensure quality of activities and outcomes for the community system strengthening activities under Saving Lives phase 3 Increased access to quality Health services Provide monitoring for the cascade mentorship program to ensure CHC mentors are visiting the target CHPs and MCHPs. Support the health facilities to track and document priority health issues as part of the Surge approach. Support the regular community data review through community dialogue meetings. Support the interaction between CHWs, community members and health facilities. Support the M&E team to conduct regular mystery client visits. Support the mentorship or health facilities on Adolescent and youth friendly services and respectful and dignified nursing care. Programme Cycle Management: Oversee, manage and ensure quality implementation of activities and achievement of Saving Lives Project 3 outcomes coordinating with district counterparts in DHMTs as well as community stakeholders Prepare regular narrative reports on project activities and submit to District Delivery Manager. Ensure all aspects of project activities under their responsibility adhere to programme quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner; Ensure that the project activities under their responsibility are accurately reflected in the integrated MEAL system, identifying activities to be monitored and data to be collected; highlight areas of the adaptation of District context; Contribute to the designing and delivery of training models, learning processes, resources, materials and workshops in your technical area of expertise; Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers; Ensure identification of and documentation of good practices (with PDQ unit); Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders, Chiefdom, District stakeholders, project animators and implementing partners to aid successful programming; Participate in project planning and review meetings with staff, partners and stakeholders and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day to day project implementation; Submit weekly work plans aligned with the overall programme implementation plan and monthly reports to District Delivery Manager; Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Preparation of documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request…) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits; Participate and support project inception activities in district Other responsibilities: Promote full accountability and staff, compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources; Under the supervision of the District Delivery Manager, ensure the mainstreaming of cross cutting themes by field officers in all activities: Gender and Equality; Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership; Participate relevant meetings at District level; Complete any reasonable task requested by the Line Manager.
Person specification:	Essential University degree in relevant area (Health; CHO, Midwife, SECHN, gender, community development, human rights, social studies, or accepted equivalent professional experience; Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in project implementation ideally integrated nutrition projects and/or gender empowerment and transformation; Minimum 3 year working with NGOs or CSOs; Field experience in community based projects working directly with communities, partners and government officials; Strengths in community mobilization, fostering multi-stakeholder networks and platforms and knowledge of participatory approaches. Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including report writing; Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work both as part of a team & independently; Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated; Ability to motivate and inspire others; Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning; Strong analytical skills; Excellent supervision skills; Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel); Experience in working with district sector offices (such as gender WASH, Nutrition, health…), local NGOs and INGOs; Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio; Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable).
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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4.) Project officer – Nutrition and gender (x4)

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.  Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Project officer – Nutrition and gender (x4)
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	District Delivery Manager
Direct reports:	None
Liaises with:	All project team members and partners in district Area Coordinator; District & Freetown finance, system and HR staff; Freetown PDQ Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Equality and Gender Advisor, Advocacy and Communications Manager, Accountability Supervisor and Partnership Manager, Livelihoods Coordinator. Relevant Community, Chiefdom and District stakeholders from Ministries and District Council as well as Private sector actors.
Job Location:	Kambia or Western Area Urban
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Concern Worldwide is recruiting District based project officers for the Saving Lives 3 program in Sierra Leone based in Western Area Urban, and Kambia. The project officers will work under the oversight of the District Delivery Manager in the respective districts. This position is contingent on funding.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Specific Roles and Responsibilities – Under the supervision of the District Delivery Manager Project specific; Oversee and ensure quality of activities and outcomes for the gender equality, inclusion and nutrition activities under Saving Lives phase 3 Increased access to quality Health services Facilitate trainings and workshops in areas of responsibility ensuring all paperwork are properly filled and procedures followed (such as attendance list, payment receipt etc.); Support other project officers in quality health service activities where needed/appropriate; Coordinate with local partner where needed on activities. Facilitate with CHC colleagues regular cooking demonstrations to improve household dietary diversity. Support the roll out of activities relating to nutrition behaviours including: rolling-out of training modules on nutrition through community animators; promoting community  vegetable gardens; supporting participatory nutrition message creation and dissemination through different channels including media, drama, community structures, e.g. CHW, mother and fathers groups, Influential Women etc; Programme Cycle Management: Oversee, manage and ensure quality implementation of activities and achievement of Saving Lives Project 3 outcomes coordinating with district counterparts in DHMTs as well as community stakeholders Prepare regular narrative reports on project activities and submit to District Delivery Manager. Ensure all aspects of project activities under their responsibility adhere to programme quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner; Ensure that the project activities under their responsibility are accurately reflected in the integrated MEAL system, identifying activities to be monitored and data to be collected; highlight areas of the adaptation of District context; Contribute to the designing and delivery of training models, learning processes, resources, materials and workshops in your technical area of expertise; Participate as active participant in relevant project training of trainers; Ensure identification of and documentation of good practices (with PDQ unit); Build and maintain effective professional relationships with community leaders, Chiefdom, District stakeholders, project animators and implementing partners to aid successful programming; Participate in project planning and review meetings with staff, partners and stakeholders and ensure that key recommendations and learning are incorporated into day to day project implementation; Submit weekly work plans aligned with the overall programme implementation plan and monthly reports to District Delivery Manager; Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Preparation of documentation (ToR, SRs, training curriculum, budget, float request, transport request…) for a programmatic and logistical preparation to implement agreed field activities – trainings, workshops, coaching and monitoring visits; Participate and support project inception activities in district Other responsibilities: Promote full accountability and staff, compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct & Associated Policies, including promotion of Concern’s Complaints & Response Mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources; Under the supervision of the District Delivery Manager, ensure the mainstreaming of cross cutting themes by field officers in all activities: Gender and Equality; Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership; Participate relevant meetings at District level; Complete any reasonable task requested by the Line Manager.
Person specification:	Essential University degree in relevant area; Nutrition, Health (CHO, Midwife, SECHN), gender, community development, human rights, social studies, or accepted equivalent professional experience; Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in project implementation ideally integrated nutrition projects and/or gender empowerment and transformation; Minimum 3 year working with NGOs or CSOs; Field experience in community based projects working directly with communities, partners and government officials; Strengths in community mobilization, fostering multi-stakeholder networks and platforms and knowledge of participatory approaches. Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including report writing; Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work both as part of a team & independently; Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated; Ability to motivate and inspire others; Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning; Strong analytical skills; Excellent supervision skills; Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel); Experience in working with district sector offices (such as gender WASH, Nutrition, health…), local NGOs and INGOs; Strong spoken skills in Temne and Krio; Valid motorbike license and ability to ride (desirable).
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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5.) District Delivery Manager (x2)

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	District Delivery Manager (x2)
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	Program Coordinator
Direct reports:	Project Officers (4)
Liaises with:	All project team members, Project coordinator, Area coordinator, National Health Coordinator, Consortium Team Leader All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes,  Country Director, Systems and HR staff District Health Management Team, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, District Council, and other partner agencies
Job Location:	Western Area or Kambia
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Concern Worldwide is recruiting for District Delivery Managers (DDM) for the Saving Lives Phase III program in Sierra Leone based in Western Area Urban and Kambia. The DDM will hold the overall responsibility for supporting the implementation of the Saving Lives 3 program in the assigned district. Working in close collaboration with the MoHS and other key stakeholders in the districts, the DDM will play a key role in ensuring that the Saving Lives 3 program is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with relevant national policies and protocols. S/he will be responsible for ensuring day to day oversite of project district budget, reporting and implementation of MEAL and procurement plans and with Line Manager ensure harmonisation of project activities and cross district learning.  S/he will coordinate with Concern’s other projects in the District and represent the Saving Lives 3 Programme in external meetings and related events at the District Level as well as build and maintain positive relationships with District Ministries, and other stakeholders. Approximately 50% of his/her time will be spent in the field carrying out supportive supervision visits to the project implementation areas This position is contingent on funding.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Specific Responsibilities:  Programme Management  Support the District Medical Officer (DMOs) and Medical Superintendent MS) in planning, management and implementation of the annual District Health Plan including; requests for and liquidation of funds. Co-lead with the DMO and MS, in their respective districts, on developing the Saving Lives Phase III district plan in accordance to the District Health Plan, while ensuring the effective use of resources Provide ongoing technical advice and mentorship on implementation of the Saving Lives Phase III plan In collaboration with the M&E officer provide support and mentorship to DHMT and hospital staff on how to interpret and interrogate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making Support and mentor DHMT and district hospital staff to ensure key human resource tools are available – job descriptions for key posts, organograms, key performance indicators, etc. Support DMOs in the coordination of all RMNCAH partners in the districts Support DMOs to organise monthly PHU-in charges meetings and use it as a forum for discussion and analysis of health data from facilities Mentor and support the Social Mobilisation lead in the DHMT to hold regular adolescent sexual and reproductive health stakeholder meetings Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance of the District Clinical Mentors. Assist in preparing annual procurement and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), for respective District with realistic phased budget that correspond to approved donor proposal Ensure the project is implemented according to agreed District annual, quarterly and monthly work plans and budgets; delivers against timeframes, output and outcome targets Provide regular updates on project progress to Project Coordinator highlighting any areas of variance/risk with suggested corrective actions Lead on District inceptions activities with support from line manager Promote cross learning across project districts People Management:  Line manage Project Officers in your district, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract. Ensure that all team positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands deliverables, which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work. Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s Policies and Procedures; Monitor and review performance of your direct reports and hold them accountable for executing their job as per the agreed job description and performance objectives; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance; conducting regular Performance Development Reviews; setting and identifying areas of staff development needs; Ensure that work within the team (s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently. Routinely observe and monitor the co-facilitation of field activities to ensure they are carried out to the highest quality, providing critical and constructive feedback to Field Officers. Budget Oversight Monitor the Concern Worldwide district operational support budget in the respective district under the supervision and guidance of the Project coordinator. Provide support and oversight to the DMO and MS on operational fund in the district under the supervision and guidance of the Project coordinator. Ensure that the district resources are used effectively and transparently on prioritized RMNCAH activities Review Budget-vs-Actual, financial reports, and spending plans under the supervision and guidance of the Project coordinator. Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries. Other: Promote accountability and ensure compliance with Concern’s Programme Participants Protection Policy, Anti- Fraud Policy and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) standards, including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources. Promote Equality, especially gender, and Concerns other cross cutting themes (Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership), within the organisation and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP). Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organisation’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation, guided by organisational policies and Concern’s Code of Conduct Attend district level meetings and other workshops, working groups, and coordination forums as required to ensure close coordination and collaboration Analyze and present data in creative new ways to influence district-level discussions around and prioritization of RMNCAH activities and strategy implementation. Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Person specification:	Education, Qualifications & Experience Required To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements; Education   CHOs/Midwives/SECHNs with public health experience/trainings Experience Required: At least 7 years of relevant field experience with managing staff; 3 years in an (I)NGO Experience in planning and management of programmes in Sierra Leone, including experience in implementing/managing RMNCAH programmes Demonstrated experience in line management and building cohesive high performing teams. Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful/pressured environments Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems and District Sector offices especially DHMT Strong computer and writing skills (in English) (World, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to organise and plan effectively. Good budget and financial management skills. Excellent skills in representation and communication and the ability to Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities, harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required. Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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6.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (x2)

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (x2)
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	National Monitoring and Evaluation Manager with dotted line to Saving Lives District Delivery Manager
Direct reports:	Saving Lives District Data Clerk
Liaises with:	All project team members, Project coordinator, District delivery manager, Area coordinator, National Health Coordinator, PDQ unit, Accountability supervisor All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes,  Country Director, Systems and HR staff District Health Management Teams, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, and other partner agencies
Job Location:	Kambia or Western Area Urban
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	The M&E Officer will be primarily responsible for M&E and program quality tasks associated with the Saving lives phase 3 program in the assigned district. The M&E Officer will ensure that the Saving lives phase 3 projects’ M&E systems are used effectively. S/he will facilitate project staff, target communities and other stakeholders to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities, facilitating accurate data collection through standardised data collection tools, accurate computer entry, targeted analysis and systematic use of findings for program learning and improvement.  The M&E Officer will work closely with Concern’s National M&E Manager and Project Coordinator to ensure accurate and effective program monitoring and evaluation.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	Programme Cycle Management: Prepare and implement district M&E activity plans that correspond to the approved consortium M&E plan. Ensure that the Saving Lives 3 activities are accurately reflected in the integrated M&E system, identifying activities to be monitored and data to be collected. Support the Program Quality unit to integrate mainstreaming activities (gender, HIV&AIDS, accountability) in the Saving Lives 3 program Participate in reviews and revisions of project documents as necessary during the life cycle of the project Program Monitoring and Evaluation: Lead data collection, entry, and analysis activities for internal assessments including ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluations. Manage Saving Lives 3 field activity reports and other means of program monitoring for the assigned district. Clearly understand and support other project staff to understand the project log frame, objectives, indicators, and targets Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for data collection activities including purpose, methodology, logistics, and budget. Conduct basic analyses of data and present in narrative, charts, tables, etc. Draft district reports for all internally conducted Saving Lives 3 assessments and M&E activities which include purpose, methodology, results, and discussion/recommendations. Communicate and collaborate with Consortium members on M&E activities. Attend partner meetings which pertain to M&E requirements. When necessary, guide and support external evaluators, enumerators, and other contracted workers. Participate in review and validation of externally produced M&E reports for Saving Lives 3projects. Maintain a systematic database system whereby relevant project information, data and lessons for the assigned district are documented and communicated to inform ongoing implementation and future programming. Directly supervise data entry clerk to collect, enter, and clean data with a high standard of accuracy and quality. People Management:  Line manage DDC in your district, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract. Ensure that all team positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands deliverables, which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work. Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s Policies and Procedures; Monitor and review performance of your direct reports and hold them accountable for executing their job as per the agreed job description and performance objectives; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance; conducting regular Performance Development Reviews; setting and identifying areas of staff development needs; Ensure that work within the team (s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently. Routinely observe and monitor the co-facilitation of field activities to ensure they are carried out to the highest quality, providing critical and constructive feedback to Field Officers. Learning: Participate in program development activities like contextual analysis, baseline studies, specific studies and project reviews when called upon. Respect, uphold, and actively support the broader Concern Worldwide Sierra Leone and Concern World organizational initiatives within the context of knowledge management, planning monitoring and evaluation, and sharing innovations and learning from Concern interventions. Support the professional development of direct supervisees and colleagues. Other: Help ensure all aspects of Saving Lives 3 activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (PM&E, accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner. Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the organisation. Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc). Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary. Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one). Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country Director, Project Coordinator or National M&E Manager.
Person specification:	Essential University degree in in M&E, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluating donor funded projects for INGOs, preferably for RMNCAH projects Field experience in health projects working directly with communities, partners and government officials. Clear understanding and experience of quality assurance in data collection Strong analytical skills Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel) and experience in analytical software packages such as SPSS an advantage Strong writing skills in English Ability to motivate a team to reach shared objectives Strong attention to detail Fluency in Krio language (spoken) Desirable Experience with Digital Data Gathering (DDG) Experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis Experience with research methodologies Experience with basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions such as using GPS Experience line-managing others
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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7.) Program Coordinator

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.  Job Title	Program Coordinator
Project	Saving Lives in Sierra Leone Phase 3
Reports to:	National Health Coordinator
Direct reports:	District Delivery Manager (2)
Liaises with:	All project team members, CCU team, Area coordinator, National Health Coordinator All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes,  Country Director, Systems and HR staff Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, District Health Management Team, and other partner agencies
Job Location:	Freetown with travel to operational Districts
Contract Details:	Fixed term
Job Purpose:	Concern Worldwide is recruiting for Program Coordinator for the Saving Lives Phase III program in Sierra Leone based in Freetown with regular travel to field sites in Western Area, and Kambia. The Saving Lives Project Coodinator will work under the oversight of the National Health Coordinator. Overall the role of the Project Coordinator is to provide strong management of the Saving Lives III program operating in Western Area, and Kambia. The Project Coordinator will provide solid leadership and management of the District Delivery Managers and other project staff and ensure accurate and timely program planning, budgeting and reporting. S/he will be responsible for the day to day management of the district based teams, developing project plans and ensuring they are carried out, and ensuring the M&E plan is properly implemented. Approximately 60% of his/her time will be spent in the operational districts carrying out supportive supervision visits to the team and 40% will be office based in Freetown. The Project Coordinator will ensure that close coordination between the health team and other sectors is maintained at all stages of the project while also maintaining positive relationships with District ministries, Consortium Partners and other district partner organisations.
Main duties &  Responsibilities:	General Responsibilities:  Promote accountability and ensure compliance with Concern’s Programme Participants Protection Policy, Anti- Fraud Policy and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) standards, including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources. Promote Equality, especially gender, within the organisation and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP). Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organisation’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation, guided by organisational policies and Concern’s Code of Conduct Specific Responsibilities:  Technical Directly line manage the 2 District Delivery Managers and ensure they are appropriately managing their district teams. Collaborate with consortium partners to monitor and share learning on all aspects of program delivery and maintain clear information flow from National level to operational districts. Support District Delivery Managers to develop fully costed annual district RMNCAH plans with DMOs in collaboration with the district councils. Coordinate activities with other Consortium members to meet the wider objectives of the program; Participate in supportive supervision in the operational districts for RMNCAH related activities, as and when needed; Support the District Delivery Manager and coordinate with consortium colleagues on the delivery of training for the DHMTs; Support the District Delivery managers to coordinate activities of all RMNCAH partners in the districts Support all assessments for the programme by providing information and/or data as and when needed. Responsible for compiling National level reporting for internal, donor and GoSL compliance and coordination. Programme Management As the budget Holder for the Concern Worldwide Saving Lives III budget, track budget and ensure spending is meeting projections. Participate in Budget revision exercises throughout the project period. Develop activities based budgets for each of the districts and support District delivery Managers to utilise these for day to day management of district specific implementation. Support District Delivery Managers to Plan work schedules and ensure the Detailed Implementation Plan for the program is harmonised across districts Be flexible and use negotiation skills in dealing with problems in the field and Concern Worldwide office levels; Support the District Delivery Manager on all programme related work; Other: Attend National level RMNCAH meetings and other workshops, working groups, and coordination forums as required to ensure close coordination and collaboration as requested. Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the National Health Coordinator.
Person specification:	Education, Qualifications & Experience Required effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements; Education   At least a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, management, other related field Experience Required: At least 5 years of relevant programme management experience Experience in planning and management of programs in Sierra Leone, including experience in implementing/managing RMNCAH programmes Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:  Demonstrated strong data analysis skills Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.
Emergency response	Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDS	Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues. Protecting him/herself and colleagues. Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.
Gender Equality	Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination. Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies  Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  
• Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

                                           HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port Loko 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 19th October, 2023

 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Brac Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Coordinator
2.) Project Officer
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Coordinator

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone 

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

 

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender, and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

 

About the Project:

 

This project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), will engage communities, provide access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, and support young mothers’ education and income generation.

BRAC Sierra Leone NGO is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone NGO.

 

Project:	Two Generation Approach
Job Title:	Project Coordinator – Two Generation Approach
Location:	Country Office
Reporting to:	Project Manager
Number of positions:	1

 

Purpose:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Project Coordinator to coordinate implementation of activities for a transformative project aimed at empowering young mothers in supporting their children and enhancing their lives in Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement, project management, and gender-transformative approaches. The responsibilities include managing staff, project activities, local stakeholders’ coordination, and implementation of the activities within the program and is supervised by the Project Manager.

To provide day to day coordination and technical support to the Community-Led Two-Generation Approach Project activities in Sierra Leone

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with key local stakeholders on the design and plan the implementation of the project including conducting meetings with stakeholders and advocating for empowerment of children, AGYW and child protection.
• In partnership with the Project Manager, complete a comprehensive project plan that outlines activities, timelines, and milestones for each phase of the project.
• Establish good working relations with the project team, government and stakeholders at organization, districts, and regional level.
• With the Project Manager, support coordination of the community action planning workshops, working with AGYW and community members to identify priorities, resources, and strategies for implementation and community ownership.
• Establish strong relationships with the project team from the country office, field office and technical teams.
• Manage 3 Project Officers in implementation of the project.

 

Gender-Transformative Approaches and Child Protection:

• Ensure that gender-transformative principles are integrated into all project activities.
• Support Project Officers and community champions in raising awareness to challenge harmful gender norms and promote gender equality within the communities.

• Promote and ensure child rights-based programming at field and office level.
• Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Ensuring mandatory reporting to child abuse cases in play lab project operation.
• Promote and facilitate child rights and gender inclusion based on play lab projects at field level.
• Ensuring Child Protection Committees at Play Lab centers are fully functional and Safeguarding prevention and reporting mechanisms are in place for youth programming. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
• Ensuring all project team and relevant others, including Play Lab leaders, parents, AGYW, community champions and project stakeholders are aware and have access to Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy and under their responsibilities in policy implementation.
• Adhere to high ethical standards and comply with all regulations.

Project Implementation and Management:

• Coordinate implementation of project activities according to the project plan and in line with the established timelines.
• Monitor project progress, assess challenges, and work with the Project Manager to adapt strategies to achieve project goals.
• Support delivery of quality orientation and refreshers trainings for front line workers (Play Lab Leaders, Project Officers and Community Champions) and participants – including AGYW, parents and stakeholders – to ensure effective implementation of activities including adequate preparation for training, supervision of quality delivery and monitoring of training outcomes.
• Ensure Project Officers manage availability of required manuals and guidelines in Play Labs and conduct regular review.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and institutions to enhance the capacity of ECD centers, teachers, and community service providers.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and institutions to deliver social and economic empowerment of AGYW through linkages to existing services including adult literacy, TVET and non-formal community education.
• With the Project Officers, link children in the communities under play lab centers with available services surrounding them.

 

Data Collection, Reporting and Learning:

• Develop and submit to the Project Manager monthly, field progress and other reports in a timely manner.
• Document project success stories/case studies/ best practices/lessons learned and submit them to the Project Manager as part of the month report.

Provide ongoing updates to stakeholders in coordination with the Project Manager

• Contribute to the project reporting led by the Program Manager
• Coordinate with the MEL team for project monitoring and learnings from monitoring reports
• Provide coordination and support in stakeholders management especially children and communities in the districts and project locations and documenting what works in the project locations and share with Project Manager
• Assist PM in regular project reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges and lesson learnt.

 

Person Specifications:

• Strong English competency.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to adapt strategies based on data and feedback.
• Excellent understanding of project development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and with diverse communities.
• An effective public speaker, able to communicate to external education stakeholders and communicate a clear vision to motivate a small team to deliver that vision.
• Support PM in ensuring excellent, clear, and high-quality report writing, with an analytical mind and attention to detail.
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to capture, report and communicate complex data and ideas.
• Confidence to ask for help from BRAC International teams and comfort with assessing mistakes and learning from them.
• Ability to work in a fast and complex environment with stakeholders from multiple cultural backgrounds and with different levels of skills and English language ability.
• must be able to embrace cultural relativism and avoid subjective assessments to remain respectful and mindful of the value all stakeholders have to always offer.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

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

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in project management. Combination of Education/Social Science with some courses in international development and personnel management required.

 

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, community engagement, and gender-transformative programming, preferably in an international development context.
• Strong understanding of the education sector in Sierra Leone is a must; preferred Early Childhood Development (ECD) and gender-transformative approaches and/or Youth Empowerment and employment approaches in Sierra Leone
• Proven experience in designing and implementing community-based projects, including participatory methodologies with civil society and action planning.

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline: 2nd October, 2023

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) Project Officer

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone 

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

 

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender, and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

 

About the Project:

 

This project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), will engage communities, provide access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, and support young mothers’ education and income generation.

BRAC Sierra Leone NGO is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone NGO.

 

Project:	Two Generation Approach
Job Title:	Project Officer – Two Generation Approach
Location:	TBD
Reporting to:	Project Coordinator
Number of positions:	3

 

Purpose:

 

The Project Officer will support the day-to-day activities of an integrated and transformative project aimed at empowering young mothers and their children in Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate will have experience in supervising program activities in the field, support mentors or community champions. The Project Officer will be based in the field and support in the project delivery of the project activities, results are achieved in a timely manner and according to the agreed standards in the project framework and in the grant agreement.

Key Responsibilities: 

Community Engagement and Sensitization:

• Collaborate with community champions and other stakeholders to promote community engagement and participation.
• Conduct sensitization sessions to raise awareness about the project’s objectives and benefits among community members.
• Facilitate cross-gender dialogues, intergenerational dialogues, and community meetings to challenge harmful gender norms.

 

Action Planning and Implementation:

• Attend required trainings.
• Support community-led action planning, ensuring that the priorities of young mothers and community members are central.
• Assist in the adaptation of curricula and materials for young mothers’ empowerment and education programs.
• Support activities, workshops, and training sessions to empower young mothers with skills and knowledge. Ensure attendance of participants
• A minimum of 4 visits at project sites and training during the week.
• Follow SOP

 

Education and Economic Empowerment:

• Identify and engage young mothers aged 15-24 who are interested in joining young mothers groups.
• Assist in the implementation of empowerment and livelihoods curricula for young mothers, focusing on education and income generation.
• Liaise with local education authorities to support young mothers’ re-enrollment in school, if applicable.
• ECD Access and Quality Improvement:
• Promote the importance of enrolling children in ECD services and facilitate access for young mothers’ children. Link children to ECD centers.
• Assist in organizing ECD teacher training and play material development workshops to improve ECD centers’ quality.
• Support the implementation of gender-transformative approaches within ECD centers.

 

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Collect data, stories and lessons learned on project activities and progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and updates for project management and stakeholders.

Monitor the impact of interventions on young mothers and children and gather feedback from participants.

 

Person Specifications:

• Empathetic and compassionate approach towards the needs and challenges of young mothers.
• Enthusiastic about promoting gender equality and social change.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments.
• Commitment to BRAC’s mission and values.

 

Safeguarding:

 

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

 

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

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Engage in activities’ budget preparation like training budgets, celebrations, meetings etc
• Attend external meetings as directed by supervisors.
• Engage in the inter-project exchange visits.

 

Educational Requirements:

First Degree in Early Childhood Care and Development, Education Management, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Community Development.

 

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 1-2 years’ practical experience working with NGOs, Education, Early Childhood, child protection or related programs.
• Teaching experience in early years will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in Administration and leadership.
• Have soft skills like teamwork, communication and flexibility.
• Knowledge on the Sierra Leone education system mainly about the available service of early learning opportunities, government policies, departments and institutions in the education field etc.
• Strong understanding of gender-transformative approaches and community engagement.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly young mothers, is an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively with community members and local authorities.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, education systems, and gender norms is desirable.

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline: 2nd October 2023

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone 

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

 

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender, and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

 

About the Project:

 

This project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), will engage communities, provide access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, and support young mothers’ education and income generation.

BRAC Sierra Leone NGO is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone NGO.

 

Project:	Two Generation Approach
Job Title:	Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
Location:	Country Office
Reporting to:	Country Monitoring manager and Project Manager
Number of positions:	1

 

Purpose:

To monitor regular operation of the Two Generation Approach project, support in evaluation, data analysis, reporting and generate learning to ensure functional MEL system of the project.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support programme team to develop and review log frame, develop M&E framework, MEL Plan, Monitoring and MIS data collection tools in collaboration with donor, BI monitoring team and project staff.
• Carry out regular monitoring, ensure data collection by using data collection tools for monitoring and MIS reporting as per BI monitoring SoP.
• Carry out or commissioning baseline, and evaluation surveys; develop and monitor project management plan to systematically document performance.
• Analyze and aggregate data, data validation and sharing findings and field reports with management for decision-making, progress tracking by generating information against indicators, and ensure quality of the implementation.
• Capture and document challenges, lessons learned and best practices through regular field visits and provide recommendations to the programme team for better implementation and follow up the recommendations in the next visit.
• Ensure a unified approach to partner self-assessment and programmatic close-out reporting.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Program Manager.

 

Person Specifications:

• Formulating of Research Proposal, instrumentations, data collection, and report writing

• Teaching research methodology/ Economics
• Reviewing of dissertation/thesis and other research reports
• Analyzing statistical data/economic data/demographic and population (family planning) trends
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences; ability to design and implement efficient workflows and procedures.
• Fluency in English; excellent written and oral communication skills, including facilitation and cross-cultural communication.
• Strong attention to detail, organization. and time management skill

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• • Establish a safeguarding culture across all the levels of the project by implementing the safeguarding policy.
  • Ensure that team members are appropriately trained, supported, and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified, and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.

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

• Establish monitoring system to collect data against safeguarding related KPIs by conducting interviews of teachers, staff including participants.

 

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Development Studies /Education management/Early Childhood Development/ related field

 

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight.

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline:  2nd October 2023

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

1.) Results Measurement Specialist
2.) Head of Exploration

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Results Measurement Specialist

Job Identification : 13567

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 09/08/2023, 02:33 PM

Apply Before : 09/24/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNCDF

Grade : NPSA-10

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Effectiveness

Bureau : Regional Bureau for Africa

Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages : Any Local Languages

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyze capital to support these countries in achieving ​the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.

UNCDF builds partnerships with other UN organizations, as well as private and public sector actors, to achieve greater impact in development; specifically, by unlocking additional resources and strengthening financing mechanisms and systems contributing to transformation pathways, focusing on such development themes as green economy, digitalization, urbanization, inclusive economies, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

A hybrid development finance institution and development agency, UNCDF uses a combination of capital instruments (deployment, financial & business advisory and catalyzation) and development instruments (technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, advocacy, thought leadership, and market analysis and scoping) which are applied across five priority areas (inclusive digital economies, local transformative finance, women’s economic empowerment, climate, energy & biodiversity finance, and sustainable food systems finance).

The incumbent will promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to discriminatory and abusive behavior, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

UNCDFs digital interventions in Sierra Leone

Digital financial service was introduced in Sierra Leone in 2010, however its large-scale outreach was demonstrated at the height of the Ebola crisis in 2014-2015 to pay Ebola Response Workers (ERWs). UNCDF is focused on creating an inclusive environment for inception and scale up of digital financial services. It has been doing this through support to the Bank of Sierra Leone, digital financial service providers, banks, and other stakeholders in the country to develop the eco-system.

Organizational Context

UNCDF is in the process of implementing the Salon Access to Finance programme in Sierra Leone funded by the EU with the overall objective of contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic development and job creation in the agricultural sector. As part of the EU funded Jobs and Growth programme, “Salone Access to Finance” will promote financial inclusion, access to finance and risk management for agri-businesses. The component will specifically contribute to the two specific objectives: 1). Improved investment climate and business environment and 2). Agro MSMEs show improved performance and expansion.

The UNCDF programme is designed around 4 pillars: 1. Investment

2. Insurance

3. Digital; and

4. Business environment

These will be complemented by a set of activities on Research and Knowledge sharing which cut across the different workstreams. The four mutually reinforcing pillars aim at enhancing access to financial services and diversifying risks across agricultural value chains. The program aims at boosting food and nutrition security, jobs, and wealth creation. The program will target specifically youth, women, and people with disabilities. The innovative design approach combines technical and financial assistance for MSMEs in the form of grants from UNCDF and loans obtained from local financial institutions together with technical assistance provided to financial services providers to handle a sector they are less familiar with. This approach comes with the development of a digital platform to facilitate the delivery of services, reporting and credit scoring of MSMEs active in the agricultural sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Results Measurement Specialist is responsible for day-to-day management of the project Communication and Knowledge Specifically, the following tasks will be accomplished: 1. Coordinate implementation of results-based management frameworks:

•  Developing and implementing results measurement frameworks and learning strategies for UNCDF activities related to the Jobs and Growth program in Sierra Leone. Use insights to support overall program development and inform the UNCDF digital strategy and research agenda;
•  Designing, coordinating, and supporting quantitative and qualitative research in the field of impact investment and financial inclusion. Survey design and sampling, coordinate launch of surveys and qualitative interviews in close collaboration with survey companies;
•  Conducting data analysis to identify program priorities, inform market engagements and capture UNCDF results and impact;
•  Coordination and knowledge dissemination to private sector (e.g. financial service providers (FSPs), telcos, SMEs) and public sector stakeholders (e.g. Central Bank, Ministries, departments and agencies and regulators) in data analytics, usage and monitoring;
•  Support donor reporting and content development for knowledge products including focus notes, presentations, blogs, infographics, and policy notes.

2. Effective implementation of the joint programmes, including planning, monitoring, and reporting:

•  The results measurement frameworks, learning strategies and relevant tools are developed, validated and implemented;
•  Research and analysis on (digital) financial inclusion, agriculture finance and other relevant topics is coordinated and implemented, and findings are shared with relevant stakeholders;
•  Content for knowledge products is produced, including focus notes, presentations, blogs, infographics, and policy notes;
•  UNCDF portfolio partner data is collected, analyzed and recommendations are formulated;
•  Primary and secondary data sources are identified and used to identify program priorities, inform market engagements and capture UNCDF results and impact;
•  UNCDF results and impact are measured, consolidated and packaged for donor reporting and dissemination;
•  Learnings from UNCDF activities are captured and shared internally and externally;
•  Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the program implementation.

3. Responsible of reporting and meeting different programme’s reporting requirement at different stakeholder’s levels:

•  Provide the Project Manager with timely, efficient, effective, and relevant progress reports;
•  Report monthly, quarterly, semi Annually and annual on all activities to the Project Manager;
•  Prepare quarterly Reports on all components, following donor’s guidelines and agreed formats;
•  Closely coordinate with the Project team members to collect their quarterly progress reports on the Project implementation and development. Develop Monitoring and Evaluation reports on the project’s interventions in line with the identified objectives and aimed results.

4. Keep liaison with different stakeholders and Programme Team to ensure the design and implementation of the Result Measurement is made in collaboration with all relevant actors:

•  Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities. Give sound recommendations to management for better implementation, so as to achieve expected results, indicators and objectives;
•  Clarify Result Measurement responsibilities of different project personnel, and assist the program team with Result Measurement tools and in supporting them in their use;
•  Effective participation in annual project reviews and planning activities, and assist in preparing relevant reports. Provide top quality Result Measurement advisory services to the Partners, and other stakeholders, including coaching partners to forward better utilization of methodology and tools;
•  Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed. Contribute to knowledge management, dissemination, and building in close coordination with UNDP and local partner’s staff.

Institutional Arrangement

The Result Management Specialist will join the IDE team in Sierra Leone, based in Freetown, and will contribute to the effective delivery of the activities by the practice, reporting to the IDE Country Lead while working in close collaboration with the KM and Communications Lead, and as part of the regional IDE communications team.

Competencies

Core Competencies

•  Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact;
•  Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems;
•  Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences;
•  Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands;
•  Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results;
•  Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter agency collaboration;
•  Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross functional & technical competencies

Business Management

•  Result-based management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.

Business Management

•  Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results;

Business Management

•  Evaluation: Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks -Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Development

•  Knowledge generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

Business direction and strategy

•  Effective decision making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.

Digital and innovation

•  Digital inclusion: Knowledge of how digital inclusion works, opportunities and challenges for governments and society.

Business Management

•  Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences, Technology and/or related field.
•  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Experience:

•  Minimum 5 years (with a Master’s) degree or 7 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience with sound knowledge and understanding of UN Programmes and project management modalities;
•  Experience in Analysis and Result Measurement methods in the development context, project monitoring and evaluation implementation of RM systems, particularly systems based on participatory approaches and training in RM development and implementation.

Required skills:

•  Proven experience in coordinating and supporting Result Based Measurement (RBM) including annual work-planning and reporting exercises;
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
•  Experience in development and/or use of monitoring tools and methodologies, design of evaluation is required.
•  Able to work effectively in a team and in an international environment;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and engage with project stakeholders;
•  Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.

Desired skills:

•  Solid experience in implementation and coordination of interventions at the sub – national level;
•  Experience in use of SPSS Stata, R Studio, Power BI, Tableau, Nvivo and similar packages is an advantage;
•  Experience in the implementation of community – based interventions is an asset;
•  Solid experience in developing results frameworks and Theory of Change, and M&E plans for development projects;
•  Demonstrated knowledge of Business Processes.

Language:

•  Excellent knowledge of the English (fluency in both spoken and written).
•  Fluency in any local languages.

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2.) Head of Exploration

Job Identification : 11674

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 09/07/2023, 03:01 PM

Apply Before : 09/23/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NOB

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Practice Area : Innovation

Bureau : Regional Bureau for Africa

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year(s) experience

Required Languages : English

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Mobility required/no mobility

no mobility required

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The UNDP Strategic Plan embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster, more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization, climate change, and rising inequalities pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP has begun incubating a number of strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring UNDP is ‘fit for purpose’ to deliver a new generation of solutions in line with the challenges the world faces. One such key strategic initiatives is the UNDP Accelerator Lab Network which operates as part of UNDP’s sustainable development offering.

Position Purpose

You are excited about starting, designing and managing activities, direct engagement with local communities and collaboration across global networks. You are driven by learning new things, figuring out how they work and translating them across sectors. You tell stories of emergent solutions and you gravitate to solving global development challenges.

You have a natural inclination to interdisciplinary, cross cultural mindset and cross sectoral experience with the cosmopolitan attraction for diversity. You are driven by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to make change happen and a keen eye to identify emerging opportunities and ‘at the edge’ trends. You are open to discovery and exploration, capable of articulating insights and ideas through visual thinking, open to serendipity and discovery yet are pragmatic and constructive working with public sector authorities. You are comfortable with ambiguity, capable of zooming out for context and zooming in for content and execution- sharp in pursuit of objectives, fast at adapting and changing course when needed. You have superb competencies in program and portfolio management, are at ease with decision-making processes and dynamics of different models of governance.

You are curious, a natural strategic thinker and a talented do-er. You understand systems, the good, the bad and the ugly, and are capable of working within bureaucracies to make change, leverage technology to extend, enhance and multiply exploration, discovery and execution. You are digitally savvy, you hack tools, and you are keen to be a part of a large global organization exhibiting United Nations values.

The Accelerator Labs will be comprised of a core team with niche capabilities that focus on exploration, experimentation and grassroots innovation. Within the first 6-8 months of the Lab fully functioning, each member of the Core team will take the lead on one of the following functions: 1) Coordination

2) Training

3) Communications

The Core team of the Accelerator lab will have capabilities in:

•  Experimentation (instituting rapid learning about emerging challenges through design and running of a portfolio of experiments that is coherent with the type of challenges that are part of UNDP’s strategic plan, and
•  Mapping Solutions: ethnographic methods and immersion in community dynamics, identification of and work with lead users, and implications of bottom up solutions for the policy design.
•  Exploration: The exploration function focuses on discovery and sense making of emerging trends, implications for systemic impacts and risks, and their potential for accelerating progress toward SDGs. Its work feeds into the portfolio of experiments ensuring its coherence with the emerging risks and opportunities and connects local dynamics and solutions into the broader national and international ecosystem of potential funders, partners, and allies thereby increasing the chances for acceleration. While critical for the functioning of the Accelerator Lab, the exploration function will also service the Country Office as determined and agreed with the UNDP senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Horizon scanning and intelligence for the Accelerator Lab

•  Identify, visualize and communicate emerging development trends, data, technologies and issues with a particular focus on the edges and “below the radar screen” events, opportunities and players, and systemically map their impacts on economy, environment, society, and livelihoods of the poorest;
•  Identify new sources of evidence and insights, analyze and visualize patterns in unstructured sources of data, present new insights in accessible and comprehensive ways to enable sense making and analysis;
•  Proactively explore and identify the new methods/approaches and frontier knowledge to tackle development challenges, collaborate with the Experimentation lead to turn these into learning options for addressing specific policy issues in the country;
•  Provide technical guidance for horizon scanning, foresight and data analysis for colleagues and partners;
•  Contribute to the formulation of the Accelerator Lab service lines to the UNDP Country Programme based on findings from horizon scanning, systems’ mapping, and local knowledge.

2. Tapping into new data sources

•  Set up partnerships with private sector companies including mobile network operators among others to gain access to anonymized data sets that can be used for sustainable development;
•  Demonstrate through exploratory tests the utility of new data sources for UNDP’s development work;
•  Create partnerships for analyses of real time and other data to better inform decisions and policies;
•  Design and deliver workshops, tools, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action;
•  Proactively manage risks with using data and technology, including those related to ethics and privacy;
•  Transform unstructured data sets into insights for UNDP and partners.

3. Working out loud

•  Share findings from the exploration on future trends, new methodologies/approaches, potential partnership, and others within UNDP and with partners;
•  Proactively use blog posts and social media to share insights, attract partners and help position Accelerator Lab at the forefront of the exploration of new trends;
•  Liaise with UNDP’s global Accelerator Lab network and share learnings and insights from the country-specific experience;
•  Jointly with the CO, support lab partners to develop an emerging pipeline of new initiatives, support other activities related to the design and operation of the Lab.

4. Organizational learning and interface with the core business of UNDP

•  Set up tools and partnerships to transform information into actionable intelligence;
•  Design and deliver horizon scanning trainings for partners and UNDP, help embed horizon scanning and attention to the ‘edge’ activities in the CO and with the partners;
•  Work together with your Accelerator Lab colleagues and experts to codify and advance the Accelerator Lab practice and exploration in particular;
•  Organize and implement knowledge sharing and network events;
•  Lead other activities related to the design and operations of the Accelerator Lab;
•  Design and deliver engaging and meaningful methods for reflection on learning from explorations.

Institutional Arrangement

The Head of Exploration will report directly to the Resident Representative.

Competencies

Core competencies

•  Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
•  Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
•  Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
•  Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
•  Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
•  Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build and/or /maintain coalitions/partnership.
•  Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.

Functional/Technical competencies

Business Direction and Strategy

•  System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Development

•  Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

Digital and Innovation: Story Telling

•  Ability to empathize with people’s perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly.
•  Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources, talent or action.
•  Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences.

Digital and Innovation

•  Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.

Digital and Innovation: Collective Intelligence Design

•  Ability to design, lead or manage processes that help a collective to become smarter together by bringing together diverse groups of people, data, and technology.
•  Ability to define and articulate why and how collective intelligence can add value to development programming (understanding problems; finding solutions; decision making and mobilizing action; monitoring progress in real time, learning and adapting).
•  Being able to integrate different types of data (real-time, ‘ground-truth’ and novel data) to unlock fresh insights. Understand guidelines and principles around data privacy, ethics and protection.
•  Increase diversity of inputs – and look beyond the ‘usual suspects’, ability to navigate and manage a variety of actors, appreciate the diversity in perspectives, opinions, expertise.
•  Ability to facilitate platforms or sessions where people can contribute by providing their views and ideas independently and freely.
•  Being people-centered: ensure people understand and can determine how their data is used. Feed back inputs and insights to empower people, don’t extract data.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or related field.
•  A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

•  Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in development programming or policy; social innovation; partnership building; engagement (public and private sector) and/or resource mobilization;
•  Demonstrated capacity in horizon scanning;
•  Demonstrated capacity in data analysis and visualization.

Desired additional skills:

•  Proven professional knowledge and experience in social innovation approaches such as Systems Thinking, Ethnography, Crowdsourcing, Collective Intelligence Design, Citizen Science, Positive Deviance, Social Network Analysis, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning;
•  Professional experience in partnership building and engagement (public and private sector);
•  Demonstrated capacity to use open data, mobile data, geospatial data, drone & satellite data, citizen data for informing policy making, strategic planning, or programme design;
•  Proven professional knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: Future thinking and Foresight, Design Research, and Systems Mapping;
•  Key awareness of key global and regional trends;
•  Demonstrated access to networks of edge innovators.

Language:

•  Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Grant Accountant
2.) Senior Finance Officer Analyst

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Grant Accountant

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Grant Accountant

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is conducted through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone, CRS has served vulnerable communities for over 50 years and is a leader in building the country’s capacity to improve health and nutrition services for young children and their caregivers.

 

Project Background

 

For Over 7 years, CRS Sierra Leone has successfully implemented a global fund project. The project’s success has been contributed to the commitment and support of the team. CRS Sierra Leone accepted a COVID-19 fund to address the covid 19 pandemic in areas of implementation.

Job Title: Grant Accountant 

Department: Programs: Global Fund Project

Reports To:        Grant Manager

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown, must be willing to travel up to 50%.

 

Job Summary: 

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Global Fund project policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the Global Fund financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the Global Fund project life cycle.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for Global Fund subrecipients and partners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned Global Funds accounts in Sun Systems financial accounting package.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant Global Fund staff of due payments/liquidations and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist Global Fund staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to Global Fund staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
• Perform assigned treasury Global Fund (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

 

Basic Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

 

Required Languages – English

 

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal GF Project Director, GF Grants Accountant, CRS Finance Manager, Other GF Project Staff, Compliance Manager, the CP Head of programming

 

External Local Fund Agent, External Auditors.

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

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

To apply for this position please click the below link.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/6f489ce613aef9f6a145493d

 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 22nd September 2023

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2.) Senior Finance Officer Analyst

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  – Senior Finance Officer Analyst

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:  

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer Analyst

Department: Finance – Treasury

Reports To:        Finance Manager

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to travel 5% to the field.

Job Summary

_ Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
• Prepare various, periodic, and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

 

Basic Qualifications:

•  B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

 

Required Languages – English

 

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with an accounting software system. Knowledge of Project Insight is a plus.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

 

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/42a6c22e4d9918d6347e7cc1

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 22nd September 2023.