Helen Keller International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Drivers (x2)
2.) Program Officer (Food Systems)
3.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Food Systems & Nutrition)
4.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Drivers (x2)

Job Type:                   Full time

Posts                          Two (2)

Locations:                  Freetown and Makeni – Sierra Leone

Start Date:                15th September 2023

End Date:                  14th September 2024, Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:                Operations & Admin Manager

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: C

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and before/after trips to field), and notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any vehicle problems.
• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect.
• Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of the organization.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles.
• Secure the vehicles when not in use.
• Provide support to Helen Keller field office staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.
• Fill in Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.
• Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekend and after hours by rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

Vehicle Driving:

• Possess a valid local driver’s license.
• Read and understand Helen Keller’s Vehicle Management policies and procedures related to vehicle management and driving protocols.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Deliver and pick up materials and documents at offices and businesses in a professional and courteous manner.

Vehicle Management & Maintenance:

• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and for trips), and signal any actual or potential problems to the staff person responsible for vehicle management;
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles.
• Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night.  It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Provide support to Helen Keller staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.
• Fill in log sheets after each trip with complete information and Fuel Logbook.

Vehicle Safety: 

• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect.
• Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of Helen Keller.
• Do not accept unknown parcels, baggage or other questionable loads into the vehicles.
• Do not accept unknown riders – particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts – inside Helen Keller vehicles.
• Verify that passengers riding in Helen Keller vehicles wear seat belts at all times.  Drivers are responsible for enforcing this rule in their vehicles.
• Yield the right-of-way to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, even if progress is slowed.
• Provide contact location to staff when in the field.
• Notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.
• Inform the staff person responsible for vehicle management or Country Director of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of Helen Keller staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. in order to alert staff.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times.

Qualifications: 

• Secondary-level diploma.
• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics an advantage.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Verifiable references.
• Professional, courteous and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
• English language skills highly desired.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.org; or hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the positions above (referencing the SUBJECT heading) Closing date for the receipt of applications is 17:00hrs on Thursday 25 August, 2023 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”

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2.) Program Officer (Food Systems)

Job Type:                   Full time

Location:                   Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date:                15th September 2023

End Date:                  14th September 2024, Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:                Program Coordinator (Food Systems)

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: I

 

The Program Officer (Food systems) will support the food systems activities of Helen Keller Intl in country. S/he will contribute to the overall effort of HKI’s food systems programs in planning, organizing, training, supervising, and monitoring.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Coordination and Networking:

• Collaborate closely with Sierra Leone Agriculture Research Institute (SLARI), Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) both at national and district level.
• Facilitate market linkages along the orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) value chain (from producers →processors → market), dialogue and advocate with stakeholders.
• Support in developing implementation plans and sub awards, as needed.
• Support the team to identify and engage processors, bakers and producers to improve the OFSP value chain.
• Support identification and migration of vines from both upland and low land sites and from first cropping season to second cropping season.
• Support all procurements, BvAs and knowledge management initiatives in the team.
• Represent Helen Keller on all external platforms, as requested by supervisor.

 

Training:

• Support/co-facilitate the training of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and mother support groups (MSGs) in target districts on best agronomic practices package.
• Support/co-facilitate the training of processors, bakers, and petty traders on processing technique of OFSP for commercial purposes.
• Support the revision and adaptation of training materials.
• Support/co-facilitate all other relevant trainings under the program inlcuding climate smart agriculture practices.

 

Research, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the M&E Officer in data collection and monitoring.
• Monitor maintenance and multiplication of all farmers’ groups nationwide.
• Provide supportive supervision and feedback to beneficiaries and the program.
• Contribute to and participate in any program evaluations/assessments, as needed.

 

Advocacy

• Source and write success stories inlcuding photographs for donor reports and social media pages of the organization.
• Support and participate in advocacy meeting, sharing of results and learning event along value chain actors.

 

Reporting:

• Contribute to the donor reporting.
• Contribute to any global reports, as needed.
• Contribute to the CO matrix and strategic plan.
• Carry out any additional appropriate tasks that are requested by Helen Keller

Qualification and Experience

• Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.org; or hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the positions above (referencing the SUBJECT heading) Closing date for the receipt of applications is 17:00hrs on Thursday 25 August, 2023 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”

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3.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Food Systems & Nutrition)

Job Type:            Full time

Location:             Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date:          15th September 2023

End Date:            14th September 2024; Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:          MEL Manager

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: I

 

Job Summary 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Food Systems & Nutrition) will support in all data collection, analysis and learning activities related to the food systems and nutrition portfolio of the Helen Keller Sierra Leone Country Office. The person will work closely with both program teams to facilitate data collection, build/contribute to research protocols and data collection tools, assess field realities and support capacity building, as needed.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper monitoring of all food systems and nutrition programs to ascertain adherence to timelines and standards of implementation.
• Support and contribute to all donor reports, as needed for the two portfolio projects.
• Hold regular reviews of M&E plans, tools and data for the food systems and nutrition projects with the relevant teams.
• Ensure collection and analysis of high quality (complete, accurate, consistent, and regular) data for the food systems and nutrition projects.
• Contribute towards strengthening M&E functions across the two portfolios.
• Contribute to the proposal and program design, as needed.
• Contribute towards development of program logframes, indicators, M&E tools, M&E workplans, etc., for food systems and nutrition projects.
• Actively collaborate with the region and global counterparts, as needed.

• Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the supervisor.

Qualification and experience

• A bachelors’ degree in a relevant field – social science, statistics, international development, etc. A post-graduate degree will be an add on.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation in an office of similar size;
• Strong measurement, analytical and data skills inlcuding demonstrated experience in developing both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• Excellent skills in data visualization, information management systems including different software.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Proven experience in research, analysis and publication an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the positions above (referencing the SUBJECT heading) Closing date for the receipt of applications is 17:00hrs on Thursday 25 August, 2023 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”

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4.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Job Type:             Full time

Location:             Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date:          15 September 2023

End Date:            14 September 2024; Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:          Program Director

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: K

 

Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager will provide leadership to the HKI Sierra Leone Country Office (CO) to meet its monitoring, evaluation and learning commitments as per our internal strategy and donor agreements. The MEL Manager will lead the M&E team in the CO, support harmonization of M&E efforts ongoing in HKI, contribute to evidence-based program design and build a culture of data for decision making in the CO as the main responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of all new MEL related initiatives for the CO.
• Establish and rollout a common M&E approach across the different programmatic areas in the CO;
• Ensure proper monitoring of all programs including but not limited to donor commitments.
• Ensure high quality (complete, accurate, consistent, and regular) data collection and analysis across the CO portfolio.
• Encourage and support use of technology driven tools and systems for MEL.
• Develop and roll-out KPIs for CO performance in consultation with program leads and senior management.
• Lead on planning, implementing and managing all program evaluations, impact studies, lessons learned, etc.;
• Contribute to the proposal and program design, as needed.
• Lead development of program logframes, indicators, M&E tools, etc.;
• Manage the M&E team by supervising and mentoring direct reports following internal HR guidance for managers.
• Actively collaborate with the region and global counterparts, as needed.
• Serve as CO focal point for all M&E initiatives.

• Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the Program Director/Country Director.

Qualification and experience

• A bachelors’ degree in a relevant field – social science, statistics, international development, etc. A post-graduate degree will be an add on
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of multi-program portfolio in an office of similar size
• Strong measurement, analytical and data skills inlcuding demonstrated experience in developing both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• Excellent skills in data visualization, information management systems including different software.
• Experience in managing staff and teams.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance.
• Must be able and willing to work in a diverse office in terms of language, culture, etc. Proven experience in research, analysis, and publication an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.

 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.org; or hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the positions above (referencing the SUBJECT heading) Closing date for the receipt of applications is 17:00hrs on Thursday 25 August, 2023 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”

National Emergency Medical Service is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Internal Control’s Officer
2.) Senior Finance Officer
3.) Finance Officer
4.) Training & Quality Assurance Officer
5.) District Operations Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Internal Control’s Officer

National Emergency Medical Service is an emergency health project designed and implemented by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone with the aim of strengthening ambulance referrals within the country. Our core mandate is to transport patients from PHUs to refered hospitals across the country. our mission is saving lives promptly and professionally.

 

National Emergency Medical Service is looking for young energetic, dynamic national individuals to fill the following vacant positions. 

 

Position:  Senior Internal Control’s Officer

Duty Station: Freetown with possible occasional visits to the provinces

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports in the reviewing of financial managements, administrative activities, and field operations in compliance with official guidelines and requirements to identify and resolve inaccuracies and imbalances

• Assisting in the formulation of internal controls manual to comply with legislation, policies and procedures

• Participate in the preparation of annual audit, and act as an assistant liaison to external auditors

• Helps in researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

• Supports in the auditing of reconciled accounts for monthly or annual closing

• Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records

• Helps in carrying out spot checks, and surprise cash counts to mitigate fraud and unlawful behaviour by an assigned staff

• Provide intellectual leadership on internal controls and formulate and implement the NEMS annual internal control program

• Assist in the update of internal control documentation, Management Evaluation Program, Walk-through and Test controls required to meet the annual attestation.

 

Educational Requirements:

Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics.

Membership in an internationally recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage

 

Required skills

• • Integrity – He/She should be intellectually honest with strong ethical values to do the right thing in every situation
  • Independent and Reliable  –the credibility to make decision that are free from the influence and interest of the auditees inorder to accurately ascertain the financial and operational records of the organisation
  • Resilience – the ability to bounce back and maintain control with confidence, competence, and mind-fullness when under high tension and in unpredictable situations
  • Innovative and Flexible to new ideas

• Excellent report writing and fluency in both written and spoken English

 

Experience:

Minimum five years of relevant experience in either compliance or audit

 

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address.

 

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, FreetowN

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2.) Senior Finance Officer

Position:  Senior Finance Officer

Duty Station: Freetown with possible occasional visits to the provinces

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Finance Officer

 

• The Senior Finance Officer (SFO) supervises the cash and bank transactions in the office to maintain the financial integrity of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation-National Emergency Medical Service Project. The SFO must ensure payment controls, way-matching, and line of approvals are duly followed.

• The SFO is responsible for Financial Controls to be maintained by checking and authorising entries for correctness for coding and posting to the Quick Books, ensuring accuracy and prompt processing into the various accounts

• Responsible for review of Payment Processing. Prepare all staff accountabilities and claim refunds, vet and review invoices and other payment vouchers prior to submitting them for approval to ensure accuracy and correctness

• SFO helps in the preparation of financial reporting and budgeting and produce quarterly expenditure report for review by Finance Manager. Prepare timely and comprehensive reports in compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements

• Provides financial insight and analysis to drive the project performance of the   organisation, The Senior Finance Officer advises management on critical financial decisions involving liabilities, cash controls, and insurance securities against risk, for the financial health and long-term financial goals of the organisation

 

Required Skills and Competencies 

 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgement and decision.

• • Ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Computer literacy with Accounting Software;quick books preferred

• Management and skills

• Excellent report writing and fluency in both written and spoken English

 

Educational Requirements

 

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Accounting and Finance or related field of study from a recognised university. Masters in Accounting or professional discipline will be an added advantage.

 

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address. 

 

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown

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3.) Finance Officer

Position:  Finance Officer

Duty Station: Freetown with possible occasional visits to the provinces

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Finance Officer (FO) must ensure all procedures are duly followed in terms of making payments and processing transactions in line with approval procedures by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation – National Emergency Medical Services
• Check entries for correctness for coding and posting to the Quick Books by ensuring accuracy and prompt processing into the various accounts. Ensure timely and proper filing, maintenance of accounts records and documents in defined area of work for ease of reference and retrieval
• Vet and review invoices and other payment vouchers prior to submitting them for approval to ensure accuracy and correctness.  Keep proper record of all payments with supporting documents and evidences.
• Assist in the  preparation of financial reporting and budgeting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assist in financial reporting by providing financial records that will drive project performance

 

Required Skills and Competencies 

 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgement and decision.

• • Ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Computer literacy with Accounting Software

• Management and skills

• Excellent report writing and fluency in both written and spoken English

 

Educational Requirements

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Accounting and Finance or related field of study from a recognised university.

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address. 

 

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown

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4.) Training & Quality Assurance Officer

Position: Training & Quality Assurance Officer

Job Location: Freetown with frequent out of station travels to other localities within Sierra Leone

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Training & Quality Assurance Officer

 

• The Training & Quality Assurance Officer will help the Training and Quality Assurance Manager in designing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating training programs that fully prepare ambulance teams in time  and to continue to train the new employees both for reaching the overall staffing plan and for continuing education and skill retention.

 

• The Training & Quality Assurance Officer will also contribute to the assessment of the learning process to ensure all staff are effective and operating safely.

 

• Assist the Training and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure training programs are correctly scheduled and staffed in terms of agenda, participants, course outline, transport, accommodation, per diem,  and to guarantee appropriate resourcing in terms of equipment, materials, staff, and appropriate budgeting by providing key information on scheduling and costs.

 

• Prepare report and submit to the Training & Quality Assurance Manager, collect feedback on implementation progress and performance, identify solutions to address challenges and weaknesses to achieve performance-based objectives

• Review, edit strategies, policies, and documents as requested by the Training & Quality Assurance Manager

 

Required Skills and Competencies 

 

• Good facilitation skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to control the trainees and move along with them
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal, Problem-solving, Time management and Transferable skills

 

Educational Requirements:

State Registered Nurse Midwife or Bachelor’s Degree in health related discipline from a recognised university. Master’s Degree in related discipline will be an added advantage

 

Experience:

Minimum of two years experience in training or mentorship on clinical and public health procedures within the health sector

 

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address.

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5.) District Operations Coordinator

Position:  District Operations Coordinator

Duty Station: Nationwide

 

 Major Responsibilities

• Complete annual evaluations for staff as assigned
• Direct the day-to-day supervision of all NEMS assets, including ambulances, paramedic and drivers’ duty roster, and mission.
• Conduct daily station maintenance checks through Drivers & Paramedics Team Leaders
• Perform daily equipment malfunction check and processing of all send-outs for repair
• Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting of field department operations and expenses to Regional Operations Coordinator and Field Operations Manager.

• Accurately prepare and submit a variety of reports and records including, but not limited to, supply requisitions, incident reports, shift reports, feedback reports from the team, DHMT reports, In-charges reports, partners meeting reports, maternal death review meeting reports, fuel chit book and/receipt reports
• Ensure that all necessary Referral Forms documentation are completed within the required time-frame and complies with all NEMS current policies and procedures
• Monthly clarification with the Referral Coordinator (s) for the number of referrals conveyed that need operations attention and reporting.

 

Educational Requirements: 

Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Public Health, Administration or related course of study from a recognized university.

 

Required skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgement and decision.
• Extensive Driving skills and Possess a valid driving License
• Leadership & coordination skills, Planning, Supervision & Inter-personal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packages
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

 

Experience:

Minimum Three years relevant job experience in a similar role.

 

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address. 

 

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown

 

Deadline for submission of applications is 28th July, 2023. Only Applicants that meet the specifications will be shortlisted for interviews. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown	Type of Post :
Other Possible Location :	Funding :
Expected Travel : Not Applicable	Type of Contract : Local
Language Requirement : ENGLISH	Application Deadline :
Employee Duration : Paid Locally

 

 

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International Rescue Committee is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Project Officer (x4)
2.) Project Manager (x2)
3.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
4.) M & E Officer (x2)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Project Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                   Senior Project Officer (4)

 

Reports to:               National Education Coordinator

 

Location:                  Kenema/Kono         

 

Duration:           5 months with possible extension.

 

Deadline for applications:  13th July 2023

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

BACKGROUND

 

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the lives of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE) programming.  IRC.  IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono and Bo, and a satellite office in Kailahun. IRC will be working through civil society partners in Falaba district, and Karena district in the northern region of Sierra Leone.

 

The 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.  This project will seek to address the problem of SRGBV using an approach that will be guided by recommendations from 6 domains for minimum standards for a whole-school approach to minimizing SRGBV based on the UNICEF report on findings from school-related gender-based violence action research in schools and communities in Sierra Leone as well as IRC’s long experience of working in schools and communities in Sierra Leone on GBV and its consequences, especially for school-aged girls.  The project will align itself with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s objective 4 in its Education Sector Plan 2022 – 2026 which specifically seeks to  “Provide safe, healthy, and conducive educational environments”.

 

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day direct implementation of all components of the project activities within targeted rural communities in the district. S/he will be responsible for establishing and developing informal groups, in and outside of the school setting; community groups within communities including working with men and boys in the project communities and will carry out on-the-ground facilitation of the IRC’s project interventions with these clients. She/he will be involved in community mobilization, sensitization, and advocacy programs, and interface with school authorities, traditional institutions, religious leaders, community leaders, and local government authorities towards ensuring quality implementation of all the project components at the community levels. Working with the M & E Officers, S/he will collect reliable monitoring data in the target communities on a weekly and/or monthly basis in a timely manner.  As such, the Senior Project Officer will be based in the target communities and report directly to the Project Manager.

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports to:  Project Manager

Position directly supervises:  School Teachers, School Mentors and Community Facilitators

internal: Education National Coordinator, WGPE Coordinator, District Field Manager, Project M & E Manager, Project M&E Officer

External: The Donor, The MBSSE, The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA),  the District Council, International Non-Governmental Organizations, National Non- Governmental Organizations, other key partners, and stakeholders.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Program implementation and quality

• Work directly on the implementation of the School Related Gender Based Violence Project in Kenema or Kono district, and manage associated day-to-day tasks, including:
  1. with support from the Project Manager, work on the establishment of Safe Spaces within schools for the implementation of life skills, and participate in weekly activities, including competitions, games, debates, and drama, and life skills sessions utilizing the IRC’s evidence-based Girl Shine and Empowering Adolescent Boys for Accountable Practice (EBAP) curricula in a safe, comfortable, and confidential manner and environment.
  2. Organise and conduct training for school heads, teachers, community leaders, school mentors, and school boards on GBV core concepts, Positive Parenting, Child Rights Act, School Safety Policy, and Teachers Code of Conduct, etc.
  3. Awareness raising on child protection; support to community child protection committees using IRC’s procedures.
  4. Ensure IRC’s case management service follows proper case management steps, referrals, and documentation are happening in a timely and quality manner.
  5. Supervise and regularly monitor the school and community facilitators, the GBV Focal points, and community Case Management Workers.
  6. With support from the Project Manager, ensure all aspects of programming follow best practice.

 

• Work directly with established groups and communities across all aspects of programming, including:
  1. Data collection with support and guidance from the M&E Officer
  2. Community engagement and mobilization
  3. Capacity building – training, workshops, and mentoring
  4. Awareness raising and behavior change.
  5. Provide psychosocial support and well-being for school facilitators (including adolescent boys and girls)  and community facilitators

 

Staff Development and Support

• Actively participate in capacity building opportunities and share learning and experiences with project partners and the wider Project team.
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities based on performance and development objectives, and liaise with supervisor for support on identifying and realizing these where possible

 

Representation and Advocacy

• Support the Project Manager by representing the team at any relevant district level and chiefdom level coordination meetings as and when required.
• Advocate for the needs, priorities and interest of  adolescents at the community and district levels where required in line with the IRC’s approach to working with, supporting and empowering women and girls.

Other

• Undertake tasks as requested by Supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A minimum of a Diploma in Community Development, Social Work or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Experience:

• At least 2 years cognate experience in development work at community levels.
• Experience of working on GBV projects
• Good understanding of School Related Gender Based Violence, gender inequality and crisis
• Computer literacy and ability to work well using MS Office packages.
• Experience in community mobilization, advocacy, and conflict management.
• Experience using digital tools for data collection and survey activities.
• Understands geographic terrain and environment.

 

SKILL & ABILITIES 

Mandatory:

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee.
• Operational management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively.
• Applies effective utilization of resources.
• The ability to work within a team environment.
• The ability to identify issues, problems, and opportunities early and inform line manager.
• Results driven – ensures objectives and deadlines are met.
• Role model – Builds effective work practices through role model.
• Self-Management – The ability to adapt and learn, accept constructive feedback and instructions from supervisors
• Can communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written) and the local language
• Organization skills, including time management and the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work in very basic conditions
• Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff and key stakeholders externally.
• Good motorbike riding skills and valid driving license

 

Mode of Application: 

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

 

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/42959?c=rescue.

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

 

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

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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2.) Project Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                 Project Manager (2)

 

Reports to:               National Education Coordinator

 

Location:                  Kenema/ Kono              

 

Duration:           5 months with possible extension.

 

Deadline for applications:  13th July 2023

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

BACKGROUND

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

 

The 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.  This project will seek to address the problem of SRGBV using an approach that will be guided by recommendations from 6 domains for minimum standards for a whole-school approach to minimizing SRGBV based on the UNICEF report on findings from school-related gender-based violence action research in schools and communities in Sierra Leone as well as IRC’s long experience of working in schools and communities in Sierra Leone on GBV and its consequences, especially for school-aged girls.  The project will align itself with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s objective 4 in its Education Sector Plan 2022 – 2026 which specifically seeks to  “Provide safe, healthy, and conducive educational environments”.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Education Coordinator, the Project Manager will assume responsibility for management of the  project field staff and implementation of activities in Kenema or Kono the UNICEF School Related Gender Based Violence project..  S/he will coordinate with IRC’s other programs; and represent the  project in external meetings and related events in the  Kenema or Kono district.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to:  Education Coordinator

• Position directly supervises:  2  Senior Officers

• internal: National Education Coordinator, WGPE Coordinator, District  Field Manager, M & E Manager, M & E Officers (Bo and Kenema)

• External: The Donor, the Ministry of , Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA)) – district, the District Health Management Team (DHMT), the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police, Peripheral Health Units (PHUs), District Council, the CoP on Violence against Women and Girls, and Key Community Stakeholders.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Project Implementation

• Oversee the day-to-day project implementation including logistics support and organization of activities – trainings, meetings, and workshops for staff, clients, and other stakeholders, in line with IRC and donor requirements.
• Supervise and manage the Senior Project Officers, building their capacity in project implementation and ensuring a positive team spirit is fostered that encourages innovative and quality programming.
• Oversee the District planning and implementation of daily activities in relation to child protection in accordance with the standard tools and IRC procedures.
• Support in developing new/regular Child Protection Assessments in the project including revising tools, directing the Project staff on how to conduct these assessments, and preparing reports.
• Implement capacity building approaches for the community leaders, government officials, and project staff, including strengthening referrals and care process for child survivors.
• Develop actionable work plans to ensure the timely implementation of project activities, in collaboration with project team members.
• Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with key stakeholders and represent IRC at meetings with stakeholders.
• Report on performance and lead regular team meetings aimed at ensuring activities of the team members are coordinated and performed in a timely manner.
• With support from Finance, Supply Chain  and Administrative staff, oversee financial activities including monitoring of the project budget through Budget vs. Actual monthly reviews, item forecasting, and procurement for project activities.
• Provide monthly written and regular verbal reports on progress on activities to supervisor.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• • Monitor progress toward the objectives and intended outputs of the project using routine data, spot checks, observation, and other methodologies.
  • Ensure timely data collection by project officers for analysis and use in periodic reporting and to inform project activities
  • Based on monitoring and feedback mechanisms, strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and responsiveness of program interventions.
  • Contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly and quarterly, ) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements.

• Support compilation of learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs

• Promote an environment of best practice and knowledge sharing with other IRC sectors, and with partners.

 

Other

• Undertake all other tasks as requested by the supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Education, Sociology, Social Work or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven practical work experience and knowledge on school-related GBV, gender, safe spaces, Life Skills,  men and boys and community engagement.
• At least 3 years’ experience of managing, coordinating, or leading teams.
• At least 2 years experience in basic administrative, logistical, and financial management, including basic budgeting, resource management and procurement processes.

 

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of GBV and the principles of delivering quality GBV services.
• Ability to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful situations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project activities under one integrated program.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, delegate responsibilities, and ask for help as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage positively with a wide range of actors and stakeholders, ranging from community groups to government agencies.
• Able to manage and coordinate financial and procurement transactions and other operational and administrative procedures in line with organizational policies, as applicable.
• Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; ability to prepare reports and other required program documentation in a timely manner.

 

Mandatory (General) Abilities:

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee.
• A good, motivated team player with a positive attitude who can motivate and encourage others.
• Results driven – ensures goals, objectives and deadlines are met.
• Applies effective utilization of resources.
• Self-Management – Knows own strengths and weaknesses and acts accordingly, copes well with pressure and adapts and learns; willingness and ability to work in a frequently changing and demanding context.
• Interpersonal skills – Listens willingly and respectfully to the concerns of all groups and individuals and provides feedback, gaining commitment by persuasiveness not demands.

 

Mode of Application: 

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

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/42958?c=rescue.

 

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

 

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

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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3.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                 Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

 

Reports to:               National Education Coordinator

 

Location:                  Kenema            

 

Duration:           5 months with possible extension.

 

Deadline for applications:  13th July 2023

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

BACKGROUND

 

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the lives of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE) programming.  IRC.  IRC has a Country Project office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono and Bo, and a satellite office in Kailahun. IRC will be working through civil society partners in Falaba district, and Karena district in the northern region of Sierra Leone.

The 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.  This project will seek to address the problem of SRGBV using an approach that will be guided by recommendations from 6 domains for minimum standards for a whole-school approach to minimizing SRGBV based on the UNICEF report on findings from school-related gender-based violence action research in schools and communities in Sierra Leone as well as IRC’s long experience of working in schools and communities in Sierra Leone on GBV and its consequences, especially for school-aged girls.  The project will align itself with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s objective 4 in its Education Sector Plan 2022 – 2026 which specifically seeks to  “Provide safe, healthy, and conducive educational environments”.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation 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 Country Project & E Coordinator and will have technical guidance from the Country Project MEL Coordinator. She/he will directly supervise the IRC M & E Officers.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to: M & E Coordinator and WGPE Coordinator

• Position directly supervises:  M & E Officers

• • Other internal: National Education Coordinator, Country Project MEL Coordinator, WGPE Coordinator, Project Managers, Senior Project Officers, District Field Managers, Field Coordinator, Other IRC Departments – Supply Chain, Finance and Administration

• External: The Donor, Government and relevant ministries (MSWGCA, MoHS), INGOs, NGO, and other key partners and stakeholders

 

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.
• Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different field project sites.
• Cross fertilizes learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring data analysis reports/dashboards and sharing with staff and partners.

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.
• Ensure that the project work plan includes monitoring activities (and/or a stand-alone monitoring work plan is in place), is up-to-date, and keeps track of progress.
• Conduct regular analysis and action planning meetings to (1) compare data against project milestones, targets, and expectations on all project sites, including data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
• Provide summarized monthly data analysis to support (i) making 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.
• Update the Project M&E plan timely and provide feedback to Project staff on the status and quality of implementation. This includes following up with the Project team on Project quality improvement action plans to ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming, verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency, and following up on any data quality issues.
• Assist with monthly and/or quarterly performance indicator analysis, including generation of reports/dashboards as well as presentations during reflection forums for staff related to ongoing performance.
• 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.
• Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level and provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time and conducting regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Database management, Information Management and Reporting

• Undertake preliminary data presentation & analysis.
• Facilitate, present, and maintain an action plan during routine Project reviews for data while identifying noteworthy indicator trends.
• Provide MIS content/requirements and feedback to project teams and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT)
• Support project staff and partners and build their capacity in M&E issues and in the management of information systems, such as the development of required formats, key indicators, needs assessments, frameworks for evaluation, qualitative documentation of outcomes and impact of projects.
• Submit data set to update country office-wide programs database, IPTT, & Comet monthly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian and development sectors, preferably in education, protection, or GBV programming
• Experience of web-based & mobile data entry & management will be an added advantage.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION COURSES:

• University degree in social science, humanities, or other related degree; Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field; M&E Course

Required Competencies:

• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in providing guidance to colleagues on M&E best practice for the design of data collection tools.
• 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 ability to learn new skills & demonstrated professional development to date.
• Excellent ability to work autonomously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, & ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
• Demonstrated teamwork experience, including abilities to coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, and stakeholders to achieve results.
• Excellent ability to communicate & develop good inter-personal relationships.
• Conversance with standard indicators in IRC OEF and thematic area an added advantage.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and visualization using packages like CommCare, ODK, Kobo, PowerBI, etc.
• Excellent computer literacy (especially Excel), MS-Word, MS-Access; and generally, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• 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.

 

Mode of Application: 

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

 

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/42946?c=rescue.

 

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

 

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

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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4.) M & E Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                   M & E Officer (2)

 

Reports to:               National Education Coordinator

 

Location:                  Kenema/Kono            

 

Duration:           5 months with possible extension.

 

Deadline for applications:  13th July 2023

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

BACKGROUND

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the lives of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE) programming.  IRC.  IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono and Bo, and a satellite office in Kailahun. IRC will be working through civil society partners in Falaba district, and Karena district in the northern region of Sierra Leone.

 

The 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.  This project will seek to address the problem of SRGBV using an approach that will be guided by recommendations from 6 domains for minimum standards for a whole-school approach to minimizing SRGBV based on the UNICEF report on findings from school-related gender-based violence action research in schools and communities in Sierra Leone as well as IRC’s long experience of working in schools and communities in Sierra Leone on GBV and its consequences, especially for school-aged girls.  The project will align itself with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s objective 4 in its Education Sector Plan 2022 – 2026 which specifically seeks to  “Provide safe, healthy, and conducive educational environments”.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the M & E Officer is responsible for the collection and accurate inputting of information collected by the project field staff, and for supporting the overall data entry aspects of the project. He/she will provide direct support to the M & E sector in creating/maintaining the corresponding data-collection tools and systems. The M & E Officer will work closely with the M &E Manager to maintain quality assurances of data collected. She/he will do follow-up monitoring visits to communities as required. The M&E Officer will oversee the day-to-day M&E tasks arising in the field and provide technical support to field teams to ensure the effective implementation of the project.

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to:  M & E Manager
• internal: Project Managers, Senior Project Officers, Field Managers, Field Coordinator, Other IRC Departments – Supply Chain, Finance and Administration

• External: The Donor, Project Schools and School Authorities, Government and relevant ministries (MBSSE, MoGCA, MoHS), INGOs, NGO, and other key partners and stakeholders

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program/Project Design and Learning:

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

Monitoring

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

Reviews & / Evaluation

• Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time.
• Follow up with Senior Officers 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.
• Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at the field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.
• Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods, and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information.

Database management, Information Management and Reporting

• • Provide and maintain MIS content/requirements and feedback to the project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT)
  • Submit data set to update country office-wide program database, IPTT, & Comet on a monthly basis.

• Maintain and regularly update project monitoring reports, including lessons learned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Knowledge):

• Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field.

Experience:

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

• Strong experience working with community groups.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills.
• Proven experience with mobile data collection systems such as CommCare, ODK, Kobo, etc.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mandatory:

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

 

Mode of Application: 

 

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

 

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/42951?c=rescue.

 

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

 

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

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Job Description 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (ME&L) Specialist (EpiC Sierra Leone)

Job Type: Consultancy/Independent Contractor

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date: To be determined.

End Date: To Be determined.

Reports to: Country Project Manager- EpiC SL

Grade: TBD

Background Introduction 

Population Services International (PSI) is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI Sierra Leone seeks to recruit, on an “independent contractor basis” the services of an M&E Specialist to assist with, amongst other pieces of work, data management for the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project activities which are aimed at increasing the coverage of COVID 19 Vaccination in Sierra Leone.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a five-year global project funded by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  EpiC receives COVID-19 funding to bolster health systems necessary to address COVID-19 and reduce cases of reemergence.

Currently, EpiC and its consortium members implement COVID-19 activities in more than 45 countries worldwide.  The project delivers high-quality technical assistance at the community, facility, district, regional and national levels and builds relationships with relevant partners working to address COVID-19.

In Sierra Leone, EpiC works hand in hand with Sierra Leone’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) to identify and address gaps that are not currently covered by other partners throughout the country but more especially in the 7 districts that have the lowest COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

General Objective of the Position 

Reporting to the EpiC Sierra Leone Country Project Manager and working closely with the M&E Coordinator for the organization, the MEL Specialist will take a leadership role in developing and supporting EpiC Sierra Leone project’s data management, utilization and reporting through the EpiC Global Infolink’s database platform. The support will include data collection, cleaning, validation and visualization, co-leading administration of the project’s activity data base. The MEL Specialist will also work with the global EpiC M&E team on co-design and oversight of implementation of new components of routine data collection (by adding to existing database).

The MEL Specialist will lead the ongoing capacity building and skills maintenance in data management and utilization for program quality improvement among the EpiC Sierra Leone country project team. The position will contribute to consolidating and building EpiC project’s evidence and knowledge resources and showcasing the impact of our covid-19 vaccination work both internally and externally. The MEL Specialist will also support the EpiC project team and its implementing partners in oversight and guidance on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. The position will work very closely with the Impact Malaria program M&E team, and when needed, also provide guidance to other program colleagues within the country office.

The specific job functions are as follows:

• Leadership on routine & periodic activity data collection and management
• Provision of routine covid-19 vaccine management information system backstopping to the EpiC SL team
• Technical ME&L assistance to the EpiC project team
• Contribute to the learning agenda of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Manager (EpiC) and the M&E Coordinator to contribute to strengthening the EpiC Project MEL systems.
• Manage routine data, including data cleaning and entry in the global EpiC Infolink’s software platform to ensure timeliness, completeness, consistency and quality.
• Leading the design and testing of data collection, data entry and supervision tools
• Creating data analysis plans and effectively implementing them
• Undertake critical review of existing data collection forms & reporting tool to identify gaps and feed this to the EPI M&E team for further action.
• Liaise /coordinate with the central DHIS2 unit of the MOHS and other partners to share with them critical and relevant covid-19 vaccine data-related findings from the field aimed at strengthening the overall system.
• Ensure timely and complete reporting and feedback of routine data system, including data quality review, relying on support from the EpiC program Team.
• Provide technical leadership for the development, validation and implementation of data collection tools and processes, including the adaptation and improvement of the existing suite of quantitative monitoring tools for EpiC Sierra Leone.
• Coordinate regular review of data at national and district levels to identify any trends, patterns or unexpected changes, and to support data for decision making with the rest of team.
• Implement processes for tracking progress of routine monitoring (new data tracker detailing reporting elements and their periodicity for tracking, monthly deadlines for receiving data and estimated processing time at country level)
• Coordinate EpiC Sierra Leone project team’s ongoing skills building and provide in-house guidance on the appropriate use of the database.
• Contribute to evidence generation, documentation and information-sharing on covid-19 vaccine integration by working with the EpiC Project Communications Officer to co-author articles and success/ change stories.
• Presenting at conferences and meetings evidenced-based data for internal and external stakeholders.
•  Maintain active involvement/ participation in external technical MEL working groups, and other technical bodies, as appropriate, based on the project’s needs.
• Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the Project Manager and PSI Sierra Leone Country Representative.

Qualification and experience

• A Masters’ degree in a relevant field mainly public health, epidemiology, statistics/demography. etc.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive, maternal child health, or a related field
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis management skills, specifically with database management (preferably in DHIS2) and survey instruments development (preferably in Kobo Toolbox or ODK)
• Experience conducting monitoring, evaluation and research in a global public health setting.
• Solid technical background in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health and other related aspects
• Competence in qualitative and quantitative analysis software programs (SPSS, Epi-Info, SAS.etc.)
• Ability to guide, coach and oversee others to produce accurate, timely results and products collaboratively.
• Technical writing and strong presentation skills to both internal and external audiences
• Willingness to travel to the field.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Interested candidates should submit CV, professional certificates and cover letters indicating the position they are applying for and submit online to the email recruitment@psi-sl.org /before the 30th June 2023.

Population Services International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Monitoring Officer (MO)

Location: Freetown

Reports To: Head of Monitoring

Liaises With: ILCUF Ltd.  and Credit Union staff as required

Contact Details:  1-year 5months contract (3 months probation) with the possibility of    extension based on performance and funding

Number of persons: 1(One)

The Irish League of Credit Union Foundation (ILCUF) Ltd. is a Sierra Leone registered organization that provides financial and technical assistance to Sierra Leone credit unions (financial cooperative organizations), NaCCUA (the Sierra Leone credit union Apex body), and relevant government authorities. In its work ILCUF, Ltd. adheres to a Code of Conduct that sets out the ethical principles of its work in the country and its commitment to the highest standards of openness, transparency, and accountability; its nature of work is apolitical, secular, democratic, and non-discriminatory.

 

The Monitoring Department in ILCUF Ltd. works closely with NaCCUA and the relevant government authorities to ensure all affiliated credit unions are operating in accordance with generally accepted best practices for credit unions and all approved Sierra Leone policies and procedures and regulations.

Main Purpose of Job: Monitor the performance of credit unions and ensure compliance of these credit unions with generally acceptable standards for credit unions in Sierra Leone by collecting, verifying, and compiling credit union-level data and offering suitable recommendations for improving credit union performance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Monitoring Officers will conduct regular visits to credit unions. The duties of the Monitoring Officer (MO) shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Understanding and appreciation of policies, procedures, financial information, and reports

• Know, understand, and appreciate written policies, procedures, financial information, plans, and reports.
• Able to imbibe the credit union ethos and philosophy
• Ability to translate credit union ethos, philosophy, and policies into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Credit Unions

Information Gathering and Compilation

• Collect and verify information on credit union performance using standardized tools and accounting software.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records for completeness and integrity.
• Validate data collected in credit unions to ensure correctness.

Analysis

• Analyse operational and financial reports and documentation, offering appropriate solutions to deal with any weaknesses identified in consultation with the Head of Monitoring.
• Proffer recommendations on the financial performance of the credit unions through ratio analysis
• Proffer recommendations on the non-financial performance of the credit and ensure sound governance structures.

Communication and Follow-up

• Present and explain recommendations and analysis reports to credit union staff and leaders, in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Follow-up with credit union staff and leaders in relation to recommendations.
• Ensure the board of directors performs their governance roles and is in compliance with the rules

Reporting and Liaising

• Provide in full all required reports on monitoring work and credit union performance to the Head of Monitoring in a timely manner, ensuring they are free from error to the extent possible.
• Provide feedback to the Head of Monitoring on the effectiveness of the monitoring system.
• Liaise with ILCUF Ltd. Training Officer on credit union training needs.
• Liaise with ILCUF Ltd. IT department to determine the IT training needs and support for CUs
• Ensure staff of Credit unions understand and are able to prepare financial reports
• Provide feedback to the Head of Monitoring any observed governance issue in the Credit Union

Other

• Undertake other related duties as assigned by the Head of Monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Education

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field – preferably in accounting, finance, or other related professional fields.

 

Experience, Skills, Aptitude, or Personality

Essential

• Experience in accounting and financial management.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent analysis and interpretation skills of financial and non-financial information.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to others.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
• Ability to work as a part of the team, even while working remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel frequently to credit unions and Strong taste for fieldwork.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Krio, and knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage.

Desirable

• Experience working in a financial institution in the area of bookkeeping, accounting, or finance.
• Strong commitment to poverty reduction through community, cooperative, and voluntary initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should send their applications to the following email: smwongyere.ilcuf@gmail.com

and copy: headofmonitoring.ilcuf@gmail.com

The application deadline is June 16, 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Brac Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)
2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)
3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)
4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)
5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)
6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)
7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists
8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)
9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

 

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 Programme

 

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that will create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

 

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC International is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone –AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	2

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all livestock-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood)s livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s livestock-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all livestock-related training plans and modules as per project design.

Help to ensure achievement of all livestock-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity building training on livestock and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (livelihood)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in DVM/Animal husbandry/forestry or livestock related

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on livestock-related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please ensure you mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023 

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all agriculture-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihoods) livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s agriculture-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all agriculture-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure crop diversification.

Help to ensure the achievement of all agriculture-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on agriculture and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (Livelihood) activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Crop Production or any other Agricultural Science background subjects.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please ensure you mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location:	Branch/Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Field operations Manager / Monitoring Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	None
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Support in AIM Programme activities at regional level and as assigned by the supervisor

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensure the programme quality monitoring against the benchmark indicators set in the M &E framework and prepare monitoring report
• Ensures the authentication of quantity and quality of programme achievements via the MIS report and coordinating relevant staff; disseminates feedback and or reports to programme team.
• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures and processes
• Use data and tracking systems (MIS) to assess, monitor, and report program performance and determine ongoing improvement needs.
• Conduct data verification and compilation of the Management Information System (MIS) report.
• Monitor programme activities, expenditures, and progress toward achieving the project output
• Coordinate data integrity and management
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on the achievement of results and the sustainability of the projects results
• Assist in coordination across the available components of the Programme to ensure
• effective implementation of M&E/MIS tools.
• Provide feedback to the Programme team on strategies and activities to improve the
• efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Assist the programme team in development of M&E tools and support them in their use.
• Perform other duties as required

 

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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven skills in monitoring and evaluation planning, fieldwork and completion of the
• Assigned work and reporting on time
• Strong knowledge of data collection and analysis tools such as preferably Microsoft

Kobocollect, ODK, surveycto, Excel, SPSS, or Stata.

• Knowledge of data management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to work in the provinces.
• Willingness to visit beneficiaries in remote areas during monitoring.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in related field

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	4

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all market development-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood) market development-related activities to improve market status with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s market development-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other stakeholders at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all market development-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure market development and value chain.

Help to establish improved market linkage with producers and sellers including proper market actors as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve market quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on market development with staff, producers, and with market actors.

Follow up PA (Livestock)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in market development-related issues and to develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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, and encourage others to do so.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Computer literacy with internet browsing

Report writing

Skilled in staff capacity building and with proper knowledge about market players

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration / Sustainable Development (Sustainable Economic Development) or any related studies

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on market development-related activities, and training facilitation with module development.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:  2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please ensure you mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title	AIM – Regional Manager
Location	Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office
Reporting to	Field Operations Manager, AIM
Level/Grade	TBD
Number of direct reports	5 branch managers; 4 TSSs; 1 Monitoring Officer (MO), indirect report: 30-50 (PAs)
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the FOM, the AIM-RM will provide leadership for overall program planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring activities at the regional level. With direction from FOM and the Programme Manager, AIM, the RM will ensure internal alignment and coordination at the regional level. The RM will be in charge of supervising Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) and Branch Managers’ activities, ensuring recruitment, onboarding, training, and management of Branch Managers and Program Assistants. The RM will play an instrumental role in guiding community outreach and regional-level advocacy initiatives, partnership management, and providing overall operational support.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Program Implementation Support:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership to ensure timely program rollout and implementation at the regional level.
• Coordinate closely with BMs to ensure timely implementation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly activity plans as work plans and budgets.
• Monitor all program activities at the regional level and ensure adherence to the operations manual and maintenance of quality and safeguarding standards during program implementation.
• Monitor and coordinate all region-level activities rolled out by BM, TSS, PA & MOs
• Ensure internal monitoring within the program to assess the quality-of-service delivery, data collection, and integrity and documentation in branch offices.
• Provide support to strengthen supervision framework to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Manage and strengthen MIS, program/management data collection, and reporting.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operational and management issues as they arise.
• Identify, forge, mobilize, and manage partnerships with key partners and stakeholders at the regional level to ensure maximum visibility.
• Ensure reporting as per donor reporting guidelines with close attention to financial reporting guidelines.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits as required.
• Support the AIM Programme Manager and FOM with updates and information, as required.

 

Support procurement and budget control:

• Ensure procurement guidelines are followed for all procurement, reporting any concerns to the FOM.
• Monitors spending rates periodically to avoid over/underspending.

 

Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of regional and branch-level staff.
• Develop a supervision framework for field staff and ensure staff delivers planned activities on time and within budget.

• Coordinate closely with BMs to finalize annual work plans, staff structure, supervision, guidelines, and KPIs for TSS, PA, and MO
• Organize and facilitate regional coordination meetings, training, workshops, and district-level events to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment.
• Schedule regular check-ins with FOM and other RMs to provide updates on program implementation and share challenges and innovations.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of BRAC values and mission.
• Understanding of the AIM programme, its process, and objectives.

• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders.
• Willingness to relocate to the stated workstation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in social science/Anthropology/Business Management/ Development Studies and/or other related field.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• 4-6 years’ experience in field management/direct implementation experience.
• Prior experience in the international development sector, including familiarity with extremely poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar. 

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programm Assistant – Livelihood (PA-LH)
Location:	AIM – Branch Office – Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Program Assistant – Livelihoods (PA-LH) will be responsible for the overall implementation of livelihood, value chain, and market development-related activities under a branch office. They will lead the participant selection process and the set-up of the club. PAs will also be in charge of the day-to-day management and supervision of the clubs and will supervise and follow up on all mentor activities. They will also be responsible for conducting mentor training, asset selection, purchase, and distribution. PA-LHs will also provide training, coaching, and job-placement support to participants.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, linkage services, and value chain mapping
• Lead the implementation and supervision of activities in  assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per implementation guidelines and report any operational/management issues to AIM-BM
• Coordinate closely with the AIM-Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to AIM-TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Organize livelihoods training for participants, manage assets and input transfer activities, provide enterprise development support, and coordinate all market development and facilitation activities in the community
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the branch/area manager.
• Support AIM-BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate livelihood training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services and with employment/livelihood pathways
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and 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, and encourage others to do the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch Office

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, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

ONLY female candidates will be considered for this position.

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7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Gender and Inclusion
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing overall technical leadership on social empowerment activities of the AIM Programme to ensure sound and effective implementation. S/he will uphold BRAC’s values and ensure programming and organizational principles.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Oversee social empowerment activities of the AIM programme and provide technical support on gender and inclusion aspects

Prepare branch-wise Social Empowerment training calendar and help to ensure training, including staff training and ToT for Mentors and PAs

Provide overall technical leadership and help with Community Selection & Demarcation

Support Branch set-up and procurement, community mapping, and selection

Support club-space set up ensuring safeguarding criteria and reasonable accommodation and Club Group Formation and facilitating club-based curriculum delivery

Lead mapping of linkage services following standardized referral pathways (government/inter-agency) and provide orientation to staff, mentors, and Youth Development Committees

Prepare work plan both yearly & monthly to achieve the programmatic target

Support branch team to maintain strong linkage with local Government and other community authorities

Support GBV case management from collecting incident reports to providing guidance and support to the branch team and YDCs to resolve or establish referral linkage

Follow up & monitor the field-level activities on a regular basis and assist in proper implementation

Follow up YDCs activities by attending meetings and helping with capacity building

Conduct and monitor Family & Partners’ sessions

Write case stories or success stories and help the Knowledge Management team with programme documentation

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to develop and manage institutional relationships
• Knowledge:   Understanding of gender and inclusion, community empowerment, and local government issues
• Computer proficiency: MS Office

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social science, Gender Studies, or relevant subjects from any recognized university

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three (03) years of working experience in gender and inclusion, community mobilization, local government, and social safety net.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

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 bimcf.sierraleone@brac.netOR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please ensure you mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Branch Manager
Location:	AIM – Branch Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	5-7 PAs
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Regional Manager (AIM-RM), the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM) will provide overall leadership to program implementation activity at the branch level. This will include day-to-day management and implementation supervision, staff-capacity development, staff supervision and monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement, and ensuring internal team coordination. The BM will supervise up to 5-7 Program Assistants (both PAs recruited for livelihood and social empowerment) and Branch Account Officers (BAO) to ensure effective and timely program implementation and quality assurance. The AIM-BM will also be responsible for overall reporting (MIS, internal, and donor reporting) and for supporting other technical and operational activities at the branch level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Technical and Implementation Support:

• Provide supervisory support to all AIM-related program activities at the branch level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in accordance with the operations manual
• Lead team-set up, staff onboarding, training, and activity planning of AIM-PAs and BAOs
• Oversee the selection and set-up of AIM clubs, participant selection, and supervise the operation of club activities with direct assistance from PAs
• Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood pathways.
• Support PAs to mobilize Youth Savings and Loan Associations (YSLAs) and link participants to YSLAs
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, financial, and donor reports
• Finalize branch-wise procurement plans for the necessary asset and input support including numbers, item specifications, budget, and bidding.
• Ensure all branch-level procurement in compliance with policy and budget allocations
• Track and maintain sufficient cash flow for smooth day-to-day project activities

 

 Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Lead all branch-level activities and serve as the branches’ main focal point for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with AIM Technical Sector Specialists (AIM-TSS) to develop the capacity of PAs in livestock, agriculture, market development, and social inclusion
• Facilitate monthly branch coordination meetings to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment
• Organize and facilitate all branch-level training and workshops as per program design

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Bachelor’s degree in social science /Anthropology /Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 3 year’s experience in the international development sector, including experience with extreme-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar. 

 

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programme Assistant (Social Empowerment)
Location:	Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	44

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Programme Assistant – Social Empowerment (PA-SE) will be responsible for the overall implementation of social empowerment-related components of the program including supporting social and economic empowerment training, building awareness about social and health-related issues such as GBV, safe birth, contraception, disaster preparedness, sustainable livelihood. The PA-SE will also plan and organize advocacy initiatives at the community level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community mobilization and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, mapping and establishing social empowerment linkages for participants
• Lead the implementation and supervision of social and economic empowerment activities in assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Organize and support Youth Development Committees in the target communities
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per Implementation Guideline and report any operational/management issues to BM
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities under the social empowerment component and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the Branch/Regional manager.
• Support BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate social empowerment training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and 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, and encourage others to do the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and /or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: Sierra Leone – AIM – Branch Office

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, years of experience, and current expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar. 

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Only Female Applicants Will be considered for this position.

World Hope International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
2.) Waste Management Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

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

JOB ADVERT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

World Hope International (WHI) is a Christian relief and development Non-Governmental  Organization (NGO) working in Sierra Leone with vulnerable and exploited communities to  alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice through Health, Education, Anti-trafficking in  persons, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture and Livelihoods interventions. We seek  applications from suitably qualified and competent people to fill the following position.  In partnership with African Programing Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES), WHI  seeks applications from suitably qualified and competent individuals for its Prevention and  Response to Child Trafficking in persons (PARC-TIP) project, which is being implemented  in four (4) strategic Districts- Kambia, Kono, Kenema and Kailahun, with required travels  linking National, community-based stakeholders and the Local Government.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Reports to: MEL Coordinator

Contract: Fix Term

Salary: Attractive

Location: Freetown

Job Summary:  

The principal responsibilities of the MEL Officer are to provide Monitoring, Evaluation &  Learning (MEL), and assuring quality in data management systems design, data collection  analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and research. He/she will guide policy and planning  interventions to respond to child trafficking issues in Sierra Leone, in partnership with  African Programing & Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES) for the PARC -TIP  Project.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Collects survivor’s related data from case management staff daily/weekly/monthly
•  Manages survivor’s related data daily/weekly/monthly.
• Updates the survivor Database weekly/monthly.
• Submits monthly updated survivor Database to your line manager for review.
•  Coordinates with the case management team to scan and upload survivor files into the  respective case files on SharePoint.
• Reviews case files and provides status report to Protection Manager, Prevention Manager,  Protection Specialist and Supervisor monthly.
• Provides required support on implementation of survivor project activities in the MEL  sheet.
• Leads the quarterly reporting on survivor project  activities/outputs/outcomes/CPIS
• Attends and contributes to the weekly MEL meetings and project monthly  meetings.
• Develops and manages a system to consolidate survivor’s and parent’s feedback.
•  Collects, registers, reports, and maintains information on survivor project activities,  follow up on all aspects of specific projects.
• Provides functional support to case management team.
• Provides functional support to project implementation.
• Identifies areas for intervention and provides advice on future strategy directions and  opportunities and develops initiatives to support the Anti-Trafficking Program goals,  particularly those related to combatting trafficking of human beings and gender aspects.
• Support the MEL Coordinator in (design and implementation) M&E components of  the project including monthly updating of the project’s MEL Sheet,
•  Assist the MEL Coordinator to set up the MEL system of the project and ensure that  the system and tools produce relevant, timely, quality data in accordance with the  MEL plan.
• Support the MEL Coordinator to produce monthly dashboards, summarizing data  from monthly reports on MEAL findings and prepare presentations based on M&E  data as required.
• Support social workers and other staff to strengthen beneficiaries’ documentation.
•   Contribute to team’s efforts in development of standards and good practices in M&E  documents; support development of guidelines (manual, users aids, training materials)  for staff regarding specific topics related to M&E systems and analysis.
• Ensure the application of global best practices in the generation and use of routine  data for this project.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

 

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience Education  /Qualification 

• Higher National Diploma in any of these Fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics,  Computer Science, International Development, or any related field from an  approved/accredited University/Institution-Desirable
• Training and a qualification in monitoring, evaluation and learning in an international  development context – Desirable.

 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Skills in collecting, analyzing, interpreting qualitative and quantitative data – Essential.
•  Knowledge of Education systems and development – Desirable
• Knowledge and skills in Information Technology – Essential
• Technological awareness and knowledge of analytical software (MS office, Excel,  Kobo, Stata, SPSS-Essential

 

Experience: 

• At least 3 years of work experience in the design and implementation of M&E for  projects implemented by national and international NGOs.
• Experience in the role of which MEAL is/was a key component.
• Experience in using quantitative and qualitative methodologies in MEAL analysis.
•  Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production  of reports.
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English.

 

Personal Characteristics/Other Requirements – (Essential)  

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and an ability to interact professionally  with donors, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the  organization.
• Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing, working independently with minimal  supervision, leading, and designing projects autonomously.

• Team player and relationship builder.
• Flexible and adaptable: willing to work irregular hours in accordance with the needs of  the role and.
• The post entails internal cross-country travels as well as virtual international  engagements.

 

 

Competencies:  

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks in consideration of special  assignments, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.
•  In depth knowledge of M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology
•  Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems.
• Focuses on result for the client.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
•  Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view. Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application  with their updated CVs, current telephone number(s) and copies of their certificates to:  The Support Services Manager 

World Hope International Sierra Leone

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please download attached Self Declaration Form, complete it and attach as part of you application.
Also include the following in your application:
• National Identification – Copy of Passport/National ID/Voter ID
• Reference Letters from your 2 most recent past employers
• And copies of relevant academic qualifications.

 

Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated  CVs, current telephone number(s) and copies of certificates via email to the following addresses ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz  and  Copy SRLHumanResources@worldhope.org

 

Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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2.) Waste Management Officer

JOB TITLE: Waste Management Officer 

LOCATION: Freetown 

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term 

REPORT TO: Project Manager 

JOB SUMMARY:

As a waste management officer, you will be a part of developing, planning and executing projects  aimed at providing a reliable and efficient service for the collection, transportation and disposal of  waste. You will also be responsible for ensuring legislation is followed and budgets are managed  effectively. Waste management and recycling coordination may be combined into one role, so an  understanding of local and national environmental policies may be required.

In the role of Waste Management Officer, you will organize and manage waste disposal, collection and  recycling facilities to make well informed decisions to support the projects, support field staff (WHI +  Skills Pool), and international partner and volunteers (EWB-DK) and engage community members in  order to establish robust project implementation strategies and ensure project success, effectiveness, and efficiency, achievement of goals and objectives, with a specific focus on waste management.

The main Duties and Responsibilities of the Waste Management Officer will include:

1. Oversee waste management projects, including waste collection at the lagoon, a waste management facility, and landfill sites.
2. Supervise the transportation and handling of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land, or water sources.
3. Assist with the development, promotion, and implementation of new waste disposal plans and projects.
4. Advise the EWB-DK Project Manager and project members in the design, appraisal, and implementation support of investment operations in the field of waste management.
5.  Ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling, and disposal of  waste.
6. Formulate and control budgets and activity plans for waste disposal projects.
7. Support exploration of potential waste value-chains, with focus on reusing, recycling, and business generating.
8. Collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines.
9. Monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers.
10. Assist with the development of information and promotional materials.
11. Support to meet waste reduction and recycling targets.
12. Deal with enquiries and complaints from members of the public both in person and by phone or email
13. Investigate and follow up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and work with other waste regulation enforcement staff.
14. Identify and target areas with fly tipping or black bag problems, working to find solutions to eliminate these.
15. Consult with residents, community groups, councilors, housing associations and traders’ associations about waste management issues, identify their requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
16. Develop research projects and contribute to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal. Provide guidance to local partner (Skills Pool), field staff, volunteers, stakeholders and affected communities on the latest techniques and information related to  waste management.
17. To ensure the waste management Project objectives and results are fully accomplished.
18. Help formulate long-term waste management plans for the communities.
19.  Help in the design and implementation of systems of monitoring and evaluation and report the impacts of waste management projects.
20. Analyze the constraints and opportunities of the solid waste management projects with an emphasis on support services.
21. Conduct regular field visits to program sites to provide hands-on assistance to waste management community groups and monitor program activities.
22. Facilitate and attend workshops and seminars in core areas related to the waste management sector.
23. Keep updated and promote strong collaboration with Freetown City Council (FCC) on waste management activities.
24. Assist donor partner (EWB-DK) in interacting with national and regional research bodies, for enhancing collaboration and stimulating global research towards WHI goals.
25.  Prepare clear and concise reports in line with the requirements of WHI and partners.
26.  Support engagement and mobilization of the local community in project activities.

 

 

Education/Experience & Desirables:

A degree in Waste Management or similar is often preferred. Other relevant  subjects include:

Biological or Biochemical sciences

Chemical and Physical sciences

Civil, Structural or Mechanical engineering

Earth sciences

Environmental science

Geography and/or Geology.

• A master’s or any other relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Waste Management related  activities in INGO/UN development work.
• Current/previous experience coordinating the participatory community-based implementation of projects with INGOs in an urban and rural context.
• Current/previous field-based work experience.

 

 

Competencies

• Ability to communicate with, explain ideas to and motivate others.
• Great collaboration skills – both with local, national, and international  stakeholders
• Analytical skills.
• Capacity to grasp and apply legislation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Interest in and understanding of environmental and sustainability policies.
• Decision-making skills.
• Ability to oversee and manage processes and people.
• Handling responsibility, an interest in the environment and sustainability and the  ability to understand complex legislation are just some of the skills you’ll need as  a waste management officer.
• Proficiency and knowledge in project management: coordination and  implementation.
• Strong budget development and management skills and experience.
•  Good IT and general office skills.
• A driving license.
• Experience in participatory monitoring and evaluation, training and facilitation.
• Familiarity with implementation of donor projects and liaising with external  agencies.

Values

• Good leadership skills with the competency needed to work in a team or on his/her  own.
• Commitment and self-motivation.
• Be a mentor to local partner development (Skills Pool).

Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge in project management cycle, log frame approaches,  and survey research methodologies.
• Experience with typical best practices for climate change adaptation/mitigation  and knowledge of best available climate change data and the most up-to-date  scientific consensus on climate change models and projections.
• Proven competencies in the use of computer software applications – spreadsheet,  database management (Excel, SPSS and others).
• Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data is desirable.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please download attached Self Declaration Form, complete it and attach as part of you application.
Also include the following in your application:
• National Identification – Copy of Passport/National ID/Voter ID
• Reference Letters from your 2 most recent past employers
• And copies of relevant academic qualifications.

 

To apply, please send the following documents on or before Friday, 9th June 2023.

Cover letter

Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)

Photocopies of all relevant degrees, certificates, diplomas, etc.

You may submit your application via email to ajalloh@idtlabs.xyzAnd copy: SRLHumanResources@worldhope.org

Partners in Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior M&E Officer
2.) Senior M&E Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior M&E Officer

Job title:	Senior M&E Officer – QEHSSSP (Re-Advertised)
Work Location:	Bonthe Districts, Sierra Leone
Department:	Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)
Reports to:	QEHSSSP Senior M&E Manager
Line Management	Yes
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The principal objective of the Senior M&E Officer is to help the DMO, DHMT and M&E coordinators that MOHS working in the project districts. The role will be aimed at the providing relevant leadership and guidance in tracking and monitoring progress over time. The duties of the role will include data audits and sanity checks of data collection processes at facility level and supporting the DHMT with its reporting obligations and aggregation at district level. The role will work closely with the District Advisor (who is the lead in supporting the DMO of that district). This role includes supervision and guidance to the QEHSSSP PHU team in the assigned district throughout the process of data validation, analysis, visualization, and communication of results to lay audiences. Additionally, the senior M&E Officer will be responsible for developing capacity of the rest of QEHSSSP supported facilities’ team and local partners through trainings, mentorship, and coaching on best practices for collecting high quality data, conducting quantitative analyses, and communicating results in formats that are useful to decision-makers. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General: Roles and Responsibilities 1. To Support the implementation of QEHSSSP Project specifically; • Work with Senior M&E Manager to strengthen overall monitoring and evaluation activities across QEHSSP supported sites, including the design of a strong M&E framework, supporting data utilization for both internal and external use • Lead the implementation and tracking of the SHIS capacity building strategy in QEHSSP supported districts. • Provide written feedback to the SHIS Management on data monitoring and evaluation strategies and activities; recommend further improvements and necessary adjustment to the logical frameworks, M&E frameworks, and/or M&E plans; and suggest strategies to Senior M&E Manager for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of SHIS work in QEHSSP supported district by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks • Report monthly, quarterly, and annual progress on all SHIS activities • Provide analytic support including analyses of monitoring and other routinely collected data, and support the preparation of reports and monthly dashboard presentation. • Work to ensure the availability of quality strategic information that is used to make QEHSSSP programs more effective and demonstrate their impact broadly through formal dissemination (abstracts, publications, etc.) • Represent PIH at relevant meetings at the local and district level • Assist with scheduling and coordination with partners and clinical staff, preparation of program reports for donors, and other activities. • Travel to QEHSSSP clinical sites as needed for program activities • Support the development and lead the management M&E work plans across the PHU sites, and track progress • Develop training and mentorship tools for the use of the M&E coordinators in the QEHSSSP program • Support the development of guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various sites. • Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team • Work closely with the SHIS and PHU team to identify areas of quality improvement and research. • Support clinical and operations meetings and other meetings through evidence-based data by developing and presenting data to show trends   2. To strengthen the data management system and processes • Work with the Senior M&E Manager to implement core QEHSSSP indicators, and work with other teams to integrate data for project evaluation and operational research, as well as planning and expansion of programmatic activities • Participate in the interpretation and utilization of data to improve systems, clinical care and programs implementation. • Ensures robust data collection in all assigned QEHSSSP PHUs, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision making and in a timely manner. 3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health QEHSSSP team by; • Supervising and supporting a team of M&E Coordinators including setting performance objectives, mentoring and coaching them create a cohesive team environment through fostering open communication, provide support to all team members, and instill the PIH values into the M&E team culture • Lead the management of PHU SHIS team, including training, direct supervision and mentorship of the SHIS PHU staff. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with key counterparts in partner organizations, including government of Sierra Leone, other non-profit organizations, and community leaders
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Academic qualification • Diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Technical Competencies • At least three years of formal experience in similar discipline • Proficiency in MS excel, word, and PowerPoint • Experience with data collection, data quality assessment, and interpretation • Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail • Strong oral and written communication skills Behavioral Competencies • Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity • Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback • Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight • Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone. • Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor • Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees.  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as and when suitable candidates are identified.

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2.) Senior M&E Manager

Job title:	Senior M&E Manager – QEHSSSP (Re-Advertised)
Work Location:	Kailahun, Sierra Leone
Department:	Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)
Reports to:	SHIS Lead
Line Management	Yes
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The QEHSSSP project will help to provide additional support to the MoHS as it continues to improve its health services. There is a need to build on past projects, which strengthened disease prevention, service delivery, and pandemic preparedness and response, through an integrated approach at the district level. QEHSSSP project will support development of a hub-and-spoke organization design at the district level to deliver health services, particularly for women and children. This innovative approach to improving quality essential health services will be implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP). With support of the World Bank, the GoSL will deploy a partnership between the MoHS and Partners in Health (PIH) to implement the proposed activities. The principal objective of the Senior M&E Manager is to lead the M&E processes within the QEHSSSP project and across supported districts in Sierra Leone. This position will in charge of the M&E component of the project, provide technical support, including training, mentoring, coaching and to ensure compliance with data quality assurance protocols. This position will work closely with the PIH SHIS team, DHMT, DPPI and IHPAU in strengthening the M&E system for the project. This position will demonstrate experience in implementing World bank projects. The senior M&E Manager will supervise senior M&E Officers and Coordinators to enhance quality M&E operations throughout the project life circle and will provide on the ground technical accompaniment  to supported facilities and DHMTs. The role will contribute to overall QEHSSSP quality through the conceptualization, coordination, and implementation of enhanced monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategies, including developing high quality written products. The Manager will provide strategic orientation to the M&E piece of the project, oversee the day-to-day SHIS operations, with emphasis on supervising and building skills within the team. This role requires solid leadership abilities, significant critical thinking skills, and the mental agility to meet our varying M&E needs within the project. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General:  Roles and Responsibilities 1. To Support the implementation of QEHSSSP Project work specifically; Work with SHIS Lead to organize  review meetings with wider QEHSSSP management team and annual reviews with internal and external stakeholders Prepare reports and presentations and support others in these activities In Collaboration with the SHIS team, the Quality Improvement Director at PIH and relevant entities at MOHS plan, design and oversee the delivery of quality improvement initiatives/ clinical audits and facilitate their integration into the day-to-day work of clinical teams within the project’s scope Design a consistent Monitoring and Evaluation approach aligned with the QEHSSSP project and ensure it is implemented at all levels Conduct frequent gap analyses on Monitoring and Evaluation activities and develop action plans to fill these gaps Support the Ministry of Health & Sanitation in building stronger, more efficient data systems through participation in technical working groups, consultations, and sharing of information on M&E innovations Ensures consistency of approach to Ministry of Health & Sanitation at all points of contact across the team Support research and project, including protocol/proposal development, establishment of M&E frameworks for new initiatives, implementation of key QEHSSSP requirements, and reporting 2. To strengthen the data management system and processes Support programmatic data needs and establish efficient and standardized data collection systems and tools Strengthen data quality and utilization across QEHSSSP clinical and community health team. Ensure regular review meetings of clinical teams and use data/information in a meaningful and consistent way. Work with SHIS Lead, DHMT, DPPI and IHPAU to conduct routine data analysis to assess data quality and identify gaps for clinical or community health interventions, Facilitate process of regular data review meetings with QHSSEP program team Develop and maintain QEHSSSP performance dashboards and run analysis on key questions to inform program and organizational decision-making per the request of program team and PIH-SL leadership Engage with the DHMT to address data quality issues in primary health care facilities. Activities will include training, mentorship, data quality audit, and ensuring data is entered into DHIS2 among other activities 3.   To provide leadership and management guidance to the M&E component of the QEHSSP Lead effectively the SHIS team attached to the QEHSSP by assessing their performance, identifying their needs, addressing their knowledge gaps, etc. Master the project implementation plan and work effectively with all other teams involve in the project to contribute to its successful implementation Master the M&E component of the project budget to ensure an effective management of the budget and advocate for crucial budget gaps and needs Ensure that the M&E team of the project remain engaged and motivated by listening and find ways to respond to their challenges to their daily challenges and maintaining good communication practices on the ground. Lead by example by demonstrating high level of commitment to the values and philosophy of the organization based on social justice and pragmatic solidarity to the vulnerable. 4. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health QEHSSSP team by: Supervising and supporting a team of Senior M&E Officers and Coordinator including setting performance objectives, mentoring and coaching them. creating a cohesive team environment through fostering open communication, providing support to all team members, and instilling the PIH values into the M&E team culture Building capacity of different stakeholders in quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement techniques and initiatives Identifying professional development opportunities for SHIS team focusing on knowledge or skills related to monitoring, evaluation and learning and create individual development plans to enable growth Assisting in setting strategic priorities, tracking performance, and supporting in managing budget Representing SHIS team at internal and external meetings on demand Working on roadmaps to improve the capacity of MOHS officials and staff  with respect to data management (including reporting) and eventually data quality.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum of a first-level university degree (Master’s degree preferred) in one of the following fields (or related): health information systems, monitoring/evaluation, statistics, social sciences, development economics… Technical Competencies At least five years of direct management experience is required At least five years of monitoring, evaluation and/or research experience in the health sector is required Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including advanced abilities in Excel (formulas; automation…) and PowerBI (dashboards) Experience of implementing quality assurance, control or improvement methodologies. Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics including ability to manipulate data using a software statistical package Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logical models, conceptual frameworks, and assessment/evaluation. Superior analytical, quantitative and conceptual thinking skills Proven ability to build technical capacity within a team Behavioral Competencies Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty Leadership – strategic visionary, able to work with staff of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, able to manage communication flow effectively across teams Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback Team management – team player, able to build, motivate and mentor members of the SHIS team Ethics – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone. Self-starter with an ability to navigate ambiguity effectively, versatility and willingness to learn
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as and when suitable candidates are identified.

Solthis is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) HIV Technical Officer
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) HIV Technical Officer

Job Title  Project	HIV Technical Officer  supporting the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3)  implementation in HIV field
Main workplace	Makeni

 

Hierarchical supervision  and technical functional  link	Line manager: Medical Officer Functional : N/A
Direct supervision and  functional links within the  mission	Hierarchical: N/A Functional: N/A

 

General Mission

Under the supervision of the Medical Officer, the HIV technical Officer main  responsibilities are (1) provision of capacity building to health care workers involved in  HIV services in order to improve the quality of HIV services to PLWA; and (2)  implementation of other medical-related and transversal activities in the Districts of  intervention in line with Solthis strategy, policies and principles.

 

Solthis is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to  improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable  populations. Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams  have been providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community  levels to improve quality of HIV care.

Solthis is supporting the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate the  achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024.

The intervention through quality-oriented capacity building approaches, complement the national  healthcare workers’ capacity building activities such as on-site training, clinical mentorship, supportive  supervision and coordination planned by the NACP & NAS in the NFM3. It will focus on strengthening  the capacity of healthcare workers (HCWs) (at Health Facilities (HF) and Key Population Drop-In Centers  (DIC)) levels and DHMT staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART,  eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral Load, TB/HIV etc. It will also strengthen the Supply chain management and  laboratory component to improve the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health

 

facilities and DICs, and to support DHMT to allocate the available resources in the best possible way to  minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the intervention will support Data management system  and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The intervention will be implemented in seven  districts including Western Area (Rural and Urban, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema  Districts)

Specific tasks and responsibilities 

Capacity building of healthcare workers in order to improve the quality of HIV Care • Conducts participatory Assessments at health facilities and develop roadmaps accordingly to guide action points implementation for improvement of service delivery

• Ensure Implementation by HCWs/DHMT and follow up of the road map for improved quality of  care by the health facilities.
• Provides onsite guidance and support to improve quality and organization of care and promote  involvement of all stakeholders
• Supports for the organization of care: ART dispensation based on Differentiated Care Model,  organization of the patient flow, involvement of peer educators/HCWs, organization of the system  of consultations and file archiving, implementation of Post Exposure Prophylaxis System.
• Conducts trainings needs assessment of HCWs and develop on-site training plan; and participates in the evaluation of training and reporting activities
• Builds the capacity of the HCWs with respect to counselling, testing, diagnosis, prophylaxis, care  and treatment of HIV, Opportunistic Infections’ management, TB/HIV co-infection, dispensing &  adherence support, data management & analysis:
• Provides clinical mentoring including support for data management and analysis • Conducts joint-supportive supervision with District Management Teams
• Works closely with District Mentors identified and trained by NACP.
• Participates in training with other actors according to identified needs (associations, community,  District Management teams…)
• Ensures integration of HIV services in various units by all HCWs at the supported sites (Maternity,  Labour, Pharmacy, TB, nutrition, under 5 clinics…)

Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Reporting  

• Participates in defining, follow-up and reporting of project indicators related to medical activities:  contribute to the designing of monitoring tools, quality data-collection and data-analysis • Elaborates project monthly report
• Participates in the annual reporting as well as to donor reporting

Other activities 

• Provides support to other team members when required.
• Coordinates activities between the different team members with respect to implementation of  HIV activities.
• Maintains effective working Relationships with all members of the team
• Provides support to District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure the integration of HIV in  their routine activities
• Represents Solthis and attends coordination and partners’ meetings relevant to the project within  the district of intervention and at national level whenever needed
• Maintains a good relationship with other implementing partners in the district.
• Contributes to Solthis’ advocacy based on a right-based approach, in favour of free access to  quality HIV care & services for all, free of stigma and discrimination

Skills required

Skills and  resources   needed to  perform the  function

Education: Medical doctor or Community Health Officer with at least 3 years of relevant  experience designing implementing and monitoring of health activities related to HIV  management KNOW-HOW  • Mastery of the project management cycle, including operational and budget  planning Mentoring of health professionals in HIV clinical management.  • Knowledge of adult education, and group facilitation approaches • Experience in working with health authorities at national and district levels • Good analytical , writing and synthesis skills • Language: English compulsory, French will be an asset • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.; and  platforms for virtual meeting for e.g. Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc. KNOWING HOW TO BE   • Good interpersonal skills, listening skills, communication skills, diplomacy,  anticipation • Flexibility, adaptability and ability to handle stress • Autonomy and proactivity • Ability to work in partnership and network

 

Relations  and purpose of  the relationship	Internal	• Close technical and programmatic collaboration: with PROSSAN project • Collaboration with support functions • Relationships with members of the headquarters team (mainly with  technical referents and communication officer)
	External	• Health authorities at national, district and health facility levels • Donors (institutional and private) • United Nations Agencies • National and local associations • International NGOs • Media

 

Conditions  

Starting date: As soon as possible

Salary & benefits: according to professional experience and grid Solthis

Submission of applications: Please send your application in English (CV and cover letter in PDF, 3  professional references, and dates of availability) via Email to: recrutement@solthis.org, quoting  reference “HIV Technical Officer” in the subject line, by 20th of May 2023.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Job Title  Project	Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
Main workplace	Freetown with regular trip within the districts of intervention
Classification	Level 7

 

Hierarchical supervision  and technical functional  link	Line manager: Programme Coordinator (Mission) Functional : MEAL Technical Advisor (HQ)
Direct supervision and  functional links within  the mission	Hierarchical: TBD Functional: Project coordinators and project officers

 

General Mission

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the MEAL Coordinator is  responsible for the overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning  activities on the mission and MEAL coordination to ensure project quality and  information dissemination. In this light, he will (1) develop and/or maintain MEAL standards, procedures and  strategic priorities for improvement of the MEAL system in line with the global donors  and Solthis policies and priorities (2) develop tools for quantitative and qualitative data  collection, oversee the initial stages of data collection, supervise data validity and  quality of analysis (3) build capacity of MEAL and country programme staff, facilitate  capacity building and focus on strengthening internal coordination and robust  information management in the country program (4) promote programmatic learning  to improve the quality of programs at Solthis Sierra Leone (5) build and maintain  accountability mechanisms, knowledge sharing and organizational learning at the  Country Programme.

 

Solthis is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to  improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable  populations. Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams  have been providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community  levels to improve quality of HIV care.

From 2022, Solthis is supporting the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate  the achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024. Solthis is also implementing a project  (PROSSAN Project) funded by The Agence Française de Development (AFD) in two districts within the  seven districts (Rural and Urban, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts) supported by  NFM3 project.

 

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Development, management and coordination of MEAL systems, tools and procedures at the Country  Programme 

• Contributes to the project design phase, including development of logical frameworks, M&E budget and MEAL narrative sections of project proposals
• Develops, maintains, updates and further adapts monitoring and evaluation system(s), procedures and guidelines, including MEAL frameworks and MEAL plans for all projects • Provides technical support during project MEAL planning, including guidance on developing MEAL methodologies and tools for indicator tracking
• Provides technical support in activity and results-based monitoring in the field, project teams, implementing partners and enumerators follow the instructions/agreed methodology • Drafts and regularly updates MEAL work plans and data collection plans at the Country Programme
• Supports project teams in developing quality standards for all key program interventions to strengthen the compliance and quality aspects
• Leads the annual M&E standards self-assessment process and ensures follow-up of recommendations at Country Programme level

Building and maintaining accountability mechanisms, knowledge sharing and organizational learning at the Country Programme 

• Promotes and strengthens the understanding of the importance of MEAL within the organization
• Contributes to lessons learnt identification and sharing at appropriate levels, including HQ, Country Director, the Programme Coordinator and programme team members in order to timely adjust the implementation of programmes
• Supports the Programme Coordinator to facilitate discussion on the most important findings and recommendations from MEAL and systematically supports the programme team in the use of MEAL results and findings. Maintains overview of lessons learned and best practice, and  identifies ways to strengthen Solthis’ planning, monitoring and evaluation processes
• Provides technical support in evaluations and other research activities, including engaging in ToRs preparation, selection of consultants, review of evaluation design and data collection methodology, data quality assurance, data analysis, involvement of stakeholders and  dissemination plan

Quality Assurance of Data Management and Reporting 

• Tributes to periodic projects’ review process in cooperation with Programme Coordinator and other relevant staff
• Helps design and review data collection/tracking tools/formats/databases to ensure data quality, reliability and consistency throughout project implementation, including for the integrated Country Programme MEAL framework indicators
• Implements electronic, mobile data collection systems in MEAL processes • Conducts data and feedback analysis, secondary sources overview when adequate and prepares adequate reports
• Ensures that MEAL data and reports are consistent with mission-wide reporting requirements, of high quality and on time
• Ensure archival of MEAL documents for all active projects

Establishing appropriate MEAL structures, building MEAL team capacities and maintaining adequate  division of roles at the Country Programme between MEAL and other staff 

• Provides support to project stakeholders and partners to ensure they deliver on all MEAL requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information
• Identifies MEAL capacity development needs of programme team, and provides tailor-made, practical trainings to project staff based on capacity needs assessment. Ensure that all programme team members and implementing partners’ staff understand and know how to  use MEAL tools; and trains them in assessment methodologies and tools

In cooperation with the Programme Coordinator and Admin & Finance Manager, ensures that  appropriate resource is available for MEAL activities and personnel, including by preparing and  following up on the MEAL budget

Skills required 

Skills and   resources   needed to   perform the   function

Education: Master degree in Statistics, epidemiology, M&E, Social Sciences,  Development programming or relevant equivalent, with at least significant  coursework in quantitative or qualitative research methods. KNOW-HOW:  ⇨ Significant experience of undertaking a similar MEAL related role for health  programming. ⇨ Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning and  participating in evaluations. ⇨ Experience of working in all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation,  including: system design, programmatic quality audits, systematic tracking and  analysis, evaluations, surveys, assessment systems, capacity building and training ⇨ Experience of working with national and district health authorities and  understanding of Sierra Leone Health Information System ⇨ Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting software solutions (ODK,  KoBo, CommCare, DHIS2) ⇨ Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community  participation and accountability. ⇨ Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports including  data analysis and triangulation. ⇨ Fluency in written and spoken English. KNOWING HOW TO BE :   ⇨ Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with people of all  backgrounds, excellent relationship building skills ⇨ Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills. ⇨ Flexibility, adaptability and ability to handle stress ⇨ Autonomy and proactivity ⇨ Ability to work in partnership and network

 

Remuneration 

Salary: According to the SOLTHIS salary scale, depending on experience in a similar position How to apply ?

Composition of the file: CV, letter of application and 3 references (former managers) To be sent to: recrutement@solthis.org, with the subject ” Firstname LASTNAME-MEAL Coordinator“. Application deadline: 20th May 2023 

Procedure: Successful candidates will be contacted for an HR interview and technical validation (test  and interview)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.