The Rawlings Foundation is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Plumber
2.) Carpenter
3.) Heavy Duty Mechanic / Driver
4.) Auto-Electrician

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Plumber

Highlands

 Main Peninsular Highway, Bureh Town Western Rural Email: highlandssl20@gmail.com (+232) 80 741954 /076 522407 

 

The Rawlings Foundation Sierra Leone is looking for qualified candidates between the ages of 20-40 to fill in the following position:

 

PLUMBER

Education Qualification :

 Diploma /Certificate in related fields

Skills:

• The successful candidate is required to be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision and able to cast the vision throughout every department.

• Follow the manual operation policies and procedures handbook
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in an industrial environment
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be humble and able to work in a close environment
• Ability to work on all carpentry issues within the environment
• Must be specialized in Roofing and amending leakages
• Any other duties assigned
• Must not be above forty years of age.

 

Interested candidates should send their CVs and relevant documents to Email:highlandssl20@gmail.com or at the office Main Peninsular highway, Bureh Town just after John Obey, Western Rural not later than close of business day 30th September 2024. Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews

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2.) Carpenter

Highlands

 Main Peninsular Highway, Bureh Town Western Rural Email: highlandssl20@gmail.com (+232) 80 741954 /076 522407 

 

The Rawlings Foundation Sierra Leone is looking for qualified candidates between the ages of 20-40 to fill in the following position:

 

CARPENTER

Education Qualification :

 Diploma /Certificate in related fields

Skills:

• The successful candidate is required to be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision and able to cast the vision throughout every department.

• Follow the manual operation policies and procedures handbook
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in an industrial environment
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be humble and able to work in a close environment
• Ability to work on all carpentry issues within the environment
• Must be specialized in Roofing and amending leakages
• Any other duties assigned
• Must not be above forty years of age.

 

Interested candidates should send their CVs and relevant documents to Email:highlandssl20@gmail.com or at the office Main Peninsular highway, Bureh Town just after John Obey, Western Rural not later than close of business day 30th September 2024. Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews

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3.) Heavy Duty Mechanic / Driver

Highlands

 Main Peninsular Highway, Bureh Town Western Rural Email: highlandssl20@gmail.com (+232) 80 741954 /076 522407 

 

The Rawlings Foundation Sierra Leone is looking for qualified candidates between the ages of 20-40 to fill in the following position:

 

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC/ DRIVER

 

Education Qualification :

 Diploma /Certificate in related fields

Skills:

• The successful candidate is required to be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision and able to cast the vision throughout every department.

• Follow the manual operation policies and procedures handbook
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in an industrial environment
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be humble and able to work in a close environment
• Ability to diagnose and solve all mechanical faults on Tractors, Vehicles, Generators, and other mechanical units
• Must be able to wake up early to pick up the office vehicle and to collect staff to and from work
• Must drive safely at all times
• Must have a valid driving license
• Any other duty assigned
• Must not be above forty years of age.

 

Interested candidates should send their CVs and relevant documents to Email:highlandssl20@gmail.com or at the office Main Peninsular highway, Bureh Town just after John Obey, Western Rural not later than close of business day 30th September 2024. Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews

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4.) Auto-Electrician

Highlands

 Main Peninsular Highway, Bureh Town Western Rural Email: highlandssl20@gmail.com (+232) 80 741954 /076 522407 

 

The Rawlings Foundation Sierra Leone is looking for qualified candidates between the ages of 20-40 to fill in the following positions:

 AUTO- ELECTRICIAN

 

Education Qualification :

 Diploma /Certificate in related fields

Skills:

• The successful candidate is required to be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision and able to cast the vision throughout every department.

• Follow the manual operation policies and procedures handbook
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in an industrial environment
• Ability to diagnose and amend electrical faults on Tractors, Vehicles, Generators, Industrial Dc systems etc.
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be humble and able to work in a close environment
• Must be ready to develop interest in industrial Electricals
• Must be ready to develop interest in solar Energy systems
• Any other duty assigned
• Must not be above forty years of age.

 

Interested candidates should send their CVs and relevant documents to Email:highlandssl20@gmail.com or at the office Main Peninsular highway, Bureh Town just after John Obey, Western Rural not later than close of business day 30th September 2024. Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews

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

1.) Senior Driver
2.) National Consultancy – CHW Programme Consultant
3.) International Consultancy – DMIS Feasibility Consultant
4.) National Consultancy – Child Health Consultant
5.) National Consultancy – Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting
6.) National Consultancy – Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Driver

Senior Driver, Freetown, Sierra Leone, #1167 – (for Sierra Leonean nationals only)

Job no: 575162

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Administration, Transportation

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a champion

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol, whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The Senior Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

•  Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
•  Maintenance of assigned vehicle
•  Documentation of vehicle-related information eXU6CqT C0zl6U
•  Administrative Support

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – Senior Driver, GS-3, FT, #1167.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace two years of related work experience.

•  Work Experience: A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
•  Skills: Additional technical training in vehicle maintenance and repairs is an asset.
•  Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Desirables:

•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 10 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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2.) National Consultancy – CHW Programme Consultant

National Consultancy – CHW Programme Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone, (Six Months) – for Sierra Leonean nationals only

Job no: 575166

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to support primary health care and CHW programme hub in implementation of planned activities to build strong community health system with well institutionalized national community health worker program.

Specific Tasks:

•  Support DPHC/CHW hub in launching and dissemination of the revised Community Health Strategy and the national Community Health Program investment case.
•  Support the DPHC/CHW hub in the finalization and dissemination of the national CHW program sustainability plan.
•  Support in preparation and execution of national CHW program annual review and preparation of report
•  Support coordination meetings (TWGs) Community Health workers, Partners, programs at all levels quarterly (national) and monthly at district and PHU levels (selected districts)
•  Support in mapping, and gap analysis of national CHW and MSG workforce, mop up recruitment and training.
•  Support to conduct mop-up preservice training of CHWs to fill the gap created by attrition, absence of recruited individuals during the 2022 training.
•  Support in coordination and execution of continuous capacity building through mentoring and coaching (integrating linkages with MSG’s and other community structures to complement the work of CHWs in selected districts.
•  Create a pool of competent national and district master trainers and mentors/coaches through competency-based training and follow up.
•  Support with monitoring of quality improvement using the iCCM/IMNCI guidelines and QI standards.
•  Support strengthening the CHW sensitive integrated supply chain with capacity building for quantification, prepacking, procurement, last mile distribution, and monitoring use and reporting through CHIS/DHIS2
•  Pre-packing and procurement of essential ICCM, nutrition and IPTp/IPTi commodities, job aids to equip CHWs to deliver the interventions.
•  Support in establishing linkages between CHWs and Mother support Groups or other community structures through training, supervision, and monitoring. eXU6KPi C0zl6U
•  Support the DPHC and selected districts to improve social accountability and community feedback mechanisms using the community scorecard involving CHWs and their supervising PHU.
•  Support with program monitoring (PMVs) and quality assurance monitoring visits.

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

•  A first university degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Community Health and Health Management
•  Higher diploma in Community Health is an asset.
•  Advanced degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of five years of progressively years of progressively responsible field experience in child health with demonstrated skills in iCCM/IMNCI training, supervision, and mentoring.
•  Experience in national and regional coordination and management of Child health and CHW program
•  Experience in providing clinical services at primary health care facility level in the Sierra Leone’s context.
•  Experience in health data collection, analysis, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
•  Experience in team working in culturally diverse contexts.
•  Familiarity with the UN system, including similar prior work in the UN system, is desirable.

Other required skills

•  Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including effective communication and people skills; ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders and to express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly in written and oral form.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – CHW Programme Consultant .pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 11 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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3.) International Consultancy – DMIS Feasibility Consultant

International Consultancy – DMIS Feasibility Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Four Months – for non-Sierra Leoneans only

Job no: 575167

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Social Policy

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, access

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a feasibility assessment of the development and implementation of Management Information System for the disability registration and disability card and its interoperability with other relevant systems (such as Health, education, social protection, CRVS) to improve the registration and management of data related to persons with disabilities.

The primary objectives of the feasibility study are to:

•  Assess the current data management related to disability registration process and benchmark with health, education and social protection MIS in Sierra Leone.
•  Identify the financial, technical, and operational requirements for developing and implementing a disability MIS in line with the current proposal for disability registration being piloted that will be interoperable with other MIS as relevant.
•  Provide possible options of institutional arrangement between MDAs for the development, implementation and interoperability of the DMIS in line with the draft PWDA and the current and reasonably expanded potential capacities of MDAs.
•  Provide recommendations on the design, implementation, and management of the MIS.

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

•  An advanced university degree in Computer Sciences, Informatics or related field – or Bachelor’s degree with a 6+ years of significant experiences in MIS development.

Technical Expertise:

•  Proven experience in designing and implementing Management Information Systems in social sector eXU6MtD C0zl6U
•  Knowledge of ICT infrastructure and systems in developing countries, experience in Sierra Leone or similar country context is a strong advantage but not required

2. Domain Knowledge:

•  Understanding of disability issues and registration processes.
•  Experience working with government and non-governmental organizations in similar contexts.

3. Analytical Skills:

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Experience in conducting feasibility studies and developing strategic recommendations.

4. Communication Skills:

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Other required skills

•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – DMIS Feasibility International Consultancy.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 10 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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4.) National Consultancy – Child Health Consultant

National Consultancy – Child Health Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone (Six months) – for Sierra Leonean nationals only

Job no: 575165

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, health

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to assist the implementation of planned activities jointly with Child Health Program, MoH and Kenema District Health Management Team (DHMT) in their efforts to operationalise the CSAP, more specifically in the below areas.

•  Strengthening Child Survival governance and coordination at the national and district level to ensure the continuum of care to reduce the under-five mortality rate.
•  Strengthening the newly established National Child Health Programme (NCHP) under the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Directorate

Specific Tasks:

•  Support in strengthening the child survival coordination mechanism (TWG-meetings) at national (quarterly) and Kenema (monthly) levels.
•  Support mop-up training of PHU workers on IMNCI/iCCM strategy.
•  Support for quarterly Integrated IMNCI/iCCM Supportive Supervision and Mentoring and capturing of assessment data presentation during TWG meetings.
•  Technical support for Monthly and quarterly monitoring of quality improvement activities in PHUs using the IMNCI / iCCM guidelines and WHO QI standards.
•  Support strengthening the PHU/CHW sensitive integrated supply chain with capacity building for quantification, prepacking, procurement, last mile distribution, and monitoring for rational use, and timely reporting through CHIS/DHIS2
•  Support Kenema DHMT in conducting quarterly CHC in-charges’ evidence-based performance review and planning meeting.
•  Support with program (PMVs) and quality assurance monitoring visits
•  Prepare updates and briefs and participating in UNICEF and MoH regular coordination meeting.
•  Support with coordination for Donor visit to implementation sites in Kenema district. eXU6PMk C0zl6U
•  Support project visibility and Human-Interest material preparation in coordination with UNICEF Comms and MoH (NCHP, Kenema DHMT)
•  Support documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from the La Caixa-UNICEF project.

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

•  A first university degree in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition or Higher Diploma in Health/MNCH discipline
•  Advanced degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of five years of progressively responsible field experience in MNCH/Child Health with demonstrated skills in iCCM/IMNCI, QoC training, supervision, and mentoring.
•  Experience in national and regional coordination and management of Child Health
•  Experience in providing clinical services at primary health care facility level in the Sierra Leone’s context.
•  Experience in health data collection, analysis, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
•  Experience in team working in culturally diverse contexts.
•  Familiarity with the UN system, including similar prior work in the UN system, is desirable.

Other required skills

•  Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including effective communication and people skills; ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders and to express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly in written and oral form.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – Child Health Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 11 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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5.) National Consultancy – Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting

National Consultancy – Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting, Logistics MIS & Establishment of Hub & Spoke Supply Model, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 140 days over 9 months (Home-Based) – for Sierra Leonean Nationals only

Job no: 575205

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, health

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to design an implementation framework for medical oxygen demand forecasting, develop a logistics management information system, and establish a hub-and-spoke supply model for health facilities. This initiative is intended to ensure the adequate availability and efficient delivery of oxygen to all targeted facilities providing oxygen therapy nationwide, in alignment with the oxygen strategy.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

•  Situational Analysis: Assess the current oxygen supply chain landscape, including existing forecasting methods, projected production capacity and demand, logistical arrangements, and infrastructure.
•  Development of Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting Framework
•  Identify key indicators and data sources for accurate demand forecasting.
•  Develop or adapt locally or internationally available methodologies and tools for forecasting oxygen demand at various levels (Hospitals and PHU) in the country.
•  Develop oxygen supply chain reporting tools and provide a blueprint/guideline for integration with existing Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) and/or Health Management Information System (HMIS)
•  Design of Hub-and-Spoke Model
•  Identify potential hub locations based on criteria such as location of the PSA plants and oxygen production capacity, population density/catchment areas, oxygen demand, healthcare needs and logistical considerations. eXgpRLi C0zl6U
•  Develop the operational structure for the hub-and-spoke model including distribution network, transportation logistics, storage, and distribution schedules.
•  Create guidelines for the management and operation of the bub-and-spoke system including inventory management.
•  Capacity building: Provide training and capacity-building support to MOH, DHMT, Hospital and other health facility staff on the new forecasting framework and hub-and-spoke model.
•  Pilot Testing and Refinement: pilot the implementation of the forecasting framework in selected hospitals and PHUs and refine the approach and tools based on feedback and lessons learnt.

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

•  A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Health Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences Public Health or any Field of Health or another relevant technical field.
•  Expertise in Public Health, Healthcare Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Sciences particularly in the context of medical oxygen.
•  Proven experience in demand forecasting and development of supply chain models, especially in the health sector
•  Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – Medical Oxygen Forecasting Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 05 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 12 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

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6.) National Consultancy – Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration

National Consultancy – Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration into Existing Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) Tools (50 days over 9 months) – for Sierra Leonean nationals only – Homebased

Job no: 575204

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, health

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to evaluate current oxygen supervision practices (if any), develop detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and design supportive supervision tools to be incorporated into existing supervisory frameworks. The aim is to integrate oxygen supportive supervision with other supervisory activities, enabling efficient execution and improving the management, distribution, safe, and appropriate use of oxygen across healthcare facilities.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be required to:

•  Review Existing Frameworks:
•  Conduct a thorough review of existing oxygen management guidelines, SOPs, and supportive supervision tools currently in use.
•  Identify gaps and areas for improvement in current supervision practices related to management of oxygen, administration and monitoring devices, storage, distribution, and clinical use.
•  Develop Oxygen Support Supervision SOPs and Tools:
•  Draft comprehensive SOPs for oxygen supervision, outlining clear roles, responsibilities, procedures, and guidelines for supervisors at various level ensuring alignment with national policies and international best practices.
•  Ensure that the SOPs cover key areas such as oxygen storage, handling, maintenance, usage, and monitoring.
•  Ensure the SOPs are adaptable to different healthcare settings, including hospitals and Peripheral Health Units (PHUs)
•  Integration into Supportive Supervision Tools: eXgo1Ux C0zl6U
•  Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate the newly developed oxygen support supervision SOPs into existing integrated Supportive Supervision Tools.
•  Ensure that the integrated tools are user-friendly and applicable at various levels of healthcare system or supervisory contexts in Sierra Leone.
•  Stakeholder Engagement and Validation:
•  Facilitate consultations and validation workshops with key stakeholders, including Ministry of Health representatives, health facility managers, and other relevant partners.
•  Incorporate feedback and finalize the SOPs and integrated tools.

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

•  A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Nursing, Biological Sciences or any field of health or another relevant technical field.
•  A minimum of five years of professional experience working within the Sierra Leone public sector health system.
•  Good knowledge and experience in using computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and corporate software packages.
•  Strong communication and report writing skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and accessible manner.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR – Medical Oxygen Supportive Supervision Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 05 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 12 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

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Plan International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Driver (x2)
2.) Mechanic Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Driver (x2)

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

Title: Drivers

Grade: Level 8

Location: Port Loko and Moyamba

Reports to: Senior Driver

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

These roles will support staff movement throughout Sierra Leone and contribute to plan’s adherence to sierra leone’s rules and regulations. He/she will play a vital role in ensuring timely and efficient deliveries while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Maintain Vehicle Documentation:

•  Ensure all vehicle documentation, including registration, licensing, and insurance, is current and readily accessible.
•  Proactively manage document renewals, ensuring no lapse in legal compliance.

Fuelling and Usage Reporting:

•  Accurately track and document fuel usage, ensuring that the TOM card balance is monitored and replenished as required.
•  Submit comprehensive car logbooks and mileage reports weekly, detailing vehicle usage per project to facilitate cost allocation and operational transparency.

Achieve Maintenance Standards:

•  Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition, adhering to the organization’s vehicle maintenance schedule. eXV7En8 C0zkId
•  Collaborate with the in-house mechanic and external garages to ensure all repairs meet quality and safety standards, minimizing vehicle downtime.

Ensure Passenger Safety and Vehicle Security:

•  Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring all passengers wear seat belts and have necessary travel documentation.
•  Implement security measures for vehicle use, including secure parking and the availability of a functional safety kit and first aid box.

Contribute to Operational Efficiency:

•  Support the logistics team by facilitating efficient staff movement for project activities, ensuring punctuality and reliability in transportation services.
•  Provide feedback and suggestions for improving vehicle operations and logistics support, contributing to the organization’s continuous improvement efforts.

Uphold Organizational Values and Policies:

•  Demonstrate loyalty, honesty, and respect for procedures, setting an example for adherence to Plan International’s policies, including Child Protection and Gender Equality.
•  Actively participate in organizational initiatives promoting a feminist agenda and gender equality, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
•  Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

Location: Port Loko 1 and Moyamba 1

Type of Role: Driver

Reports to: Senior Driver

Grade: Level 8

Closing Date: 16th September

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

APPLY

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2.) Mechanic Driver

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The primary purpose of the Mechanic/Driver role is to ensure the reliable operation and safety of the organization’s vehicles, which are essential for delivering critical services, supplies and movement of staff. By maintaining these vehicles in optimal condition and providing safe transportation, this role directly supports the organization’s ability to reach remote and underserved areas, where timely delivery of goods and services can significantly impact children’s overall well-being. This position plays a crucial part in creating lasting change for children by enabling efficient logistics that ensure they receive the resources and care they need to thrive.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

•  Perform routine and intermediate services (Service A and B) in the most effective and efficient manner.
•  Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying and addressing any issues that could compromise the safety or performance of the vehicles, ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before use.
•  Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used, providing clear and accurate records that can be referenced for future maintenance planning and audit.
•  Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to prioritize and schedule vehicle services, minimizing downtime and ensuring the continuous availability of vehicles for critical operations.
•  Offer guidance and technical support to colleagues on vehicle-related issues, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and shared knowledge within the team.
•  Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations during vehicle maintenance and operation, ensuring the safety of self, colleagues, and the public, and contributing to a safe working environment.
•  Participate in fleet management discussions, providing insights and recommendations based on vehicle performance data to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the logistics operations.
•  Routinely Check and ensure office generator is up and running in a very efficient manner.
•  Ensure all vehicle documentations, including registration, licensing, and insurance, is up-to-date and readily accessible. eXV7FvQ C0zkId
•  Proactively manage document renewals, ensuring no lapse in legal compliance.
•  Accurately track and document fuel usage, ensuring that the TOM card balance is monitored and replenished as required.
•  Submit comprehensive car logbooks and mileage reports weekly, detailing vehicle usage per project to facilitate cost allocation and operational transparency.
•  Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition, adhering to the organization’s vehicle maintenance schedule.
•  Collaborate with the in-house mechanic and external garages to ensure all repairs meet quality and safety standards, minimizing vehicle downtime.
•  Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring all passengers wear seat belts and have necessary travel documentation.
•  Support the logistics team by facilitating efficient staff movement for project activities, ensuring punctuality and reliability in transportation services.
•  Provide feedback and suggestions for improving vehicle operations and logistics support, contributing to the organization’s continuous improvement efforts.
•  Ensure to observe Plan International Sierra Leone driving procedures, SOPs, and guidance including but not limited to the Speed limit, care, Safety etc.
•  Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator and assistant to manage the refuelling of vehicles and fill the ‘Plan fuel monitoring form’ promptly.
•  Assist the Fleet Responsible/ Logistics Coordinator with Checking all vehicles have first aid kits, addressing drivers (toolbox talk), Creating movement plan, preparing vehicles for out of town journeys, monitoring fuel stocks, checking drivers are making daily checks and Ensuring drivers are updated about their next task.

Location: Country Office

Type of Role: Mechanic driver

Reports to: Logistics Coordinator

Grade: Level 9

Closing Date: 16th September

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

APPLY

Salary band 1 – 

Support 1X

Driver 

Project: Energising Development Project

Duty Station: Kenema

Initial Contract Duration: One(1) year (With a possibility of Extension)

 

Overview

The Energizing Development Programme Sierra Leone (hereinafter EnDev) is an energy programme with the objective of increasing access to affordable modern energy services. It is a global initiative in more than 20 countries that GIZ is implementing on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Donor countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. EnDev has been active in Sierra Leone since more than 10 years, cooperating with government institutions, national and local non-governmental organization, donors, and the private sector.

 

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. That project activity has a distinct focus on productive use of (renewable) energy (PUE).

The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL-project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

 

• Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for

• Safely and responsibly performing all official travels using official vehicles
• Regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
• Taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes, and locations
• Monitoring safety and security situation on the road and coordinating with the security- and risk-management team of GIZ if needed.
• Running official errands and assisting with other office work

 

The driver performs the following tasks:

 

• Tasks

• Driving

The driver

• Provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors, and guests.
• Runs errands for the project, programme, or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills, and buying smaller quantities of office supplies.
• Helps with transporting goods.
• Completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards and follow up with other driver in the project countries.

 

• Service

The driver

• Cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly.
• Checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
• Is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance.
• Calculates monthly petrol, oil and lubricant consumption for the daily cash fund and for forwarding monthly vouchers to cost accounting.
• Reports need for service and carries out minor repairs.
• Immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss, or theft of vehicle fittings.

 

• Knowledge management

The driver

• Uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes, and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers.

 

• Other duties/additional tasks

The driver

• Assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme, or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request.
• Monitoring of assigned project vehicles.

 

• Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education
• Holds a valid driver’s licence.

 

Professional experience

• At least 3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
• No major accidents in the past 3 years

 

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good knowledge in English
• Discipline and punctuality
• Resilience and patience
• Familiarity with all major cities and regions of Sierra Leone
• Appropriate appearance and attire (possibly uniform, friendly manner with all passengers)
• Ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

 

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 31.07.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de  Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

GIZ-Sierra Leone is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Assistant
2.) Senior Programme Assistant
3.) Senior Finance Assistant
4.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance Assistant

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2.) Senior Programme Assistant

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3.) Senior Finance Assistant

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4.) Driver

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

1.) Stretch Assignment – Digital Communication Officer
2.) Senior Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Stretch Assignment – Digital Communication Officer

Job no: 573025
Position type: Temporary Appointment, Stretch Assignment
Location: Sierra Leone
Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Sierra Leone
Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Categories: Communication

Application close: Jun 30 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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2.) Senior Driver

Job no: 573029
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Sierra Leone
Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Sierra Leone
Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Categories: Administration, Transportation

Application close: Jun 27 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Driver X 9

Work Location: Freetown and Kono

Department: Operations

Reports to: National Fleet Manager

Line Management

No

Application Status

External

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 Government s 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 driver will be responsible for driving PIH vehicle in a safe, secure and defensive manner whiles facilitating the movement of people, goods, equipment and or supplies in accordance with PIH Sierra Leone policies and procedures. In team spirit the driver will collaborate with other members of the team and ensure the smooth running of PIH Sierra Leone operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  The driver should drive with care and in a responsible manner for the safety of passengers, the vehicle and other road users:
•  He’s not to drive PIH vehicle whilst under the influence of drug or alcohol.
•  He drives at reasonable speed appropriate to road, weather and traffic conditions but not exceeding 100km in all circumstances.
•  He fastens seat belt before driving and ensures all passengers on board the vehicle do likewise.
•  He’s not to handover vehicle key to an authorized person.
•  He keeps luggage and passenger numbers within safety limit of the vehicle.

2 The driver should obey all traffic or security regulations and safeguard resources of the organization:

•  He ensures vehicle registration, insurance or driving license are updated before expiring date.
•  He notifies the supervisor, Operations or Clinical Director and the police in time of accident.
•  He obeys security regulations established for passing through road blocks, customs, checkpoints, etc.
•  He records relevant information on vehicle count sheet with security guards before signing off duty.
•  He keeps phone active for effective communication but not to make or receive calls whilst driving.

3 The driver should maintain good use of PIH vehicles, follow preventive maintenance practices and proactively reports vehicle related problems to the supervisor:

•  He performs daily vehicle routine checks wiles completing inspection sheet for submission to supervisor.
•  He immediately notifies fleet manager in an event any onboard vehicle equipment is missing or faulty.
•  He cleans and keeps both the interior and exterior part of the vehicle tidy.
•  He ensures there is enough fuel to complete a trip without stopping because of insufficient fuel.
•  He’s not to smoke or allow passengers to smoke in or near PIH vehicle.

4 The driver should maintain relevant onboard documents that facilitate legal movement of the vehicle in an accountable manner.

•  He fully documents all vehicle movements on fuel request form in a progressive manner.
•  He submits completed fuel request form before receiving new one for continuity during refueling process of the vehicle. eOHgcc4 BIpnb
•  He completes and submit incident report to the supervisor within 24 hours after an accident.
•  He asks or collects packages that may be heading for the same destination and ensures delivery notes, waybills, etc. are signed by the authorized person.
•  He makes the vehicle available after accomplishing assigned task and in time for next assignment.

5 The driver is a direct representative of PIH in assigned vehicle to the community and therefore should behave well and portray the good image of the organization:

•  In good character he treats others with respect and practices professional code of ethics.
•  He attends all regular or occasional PIH meetings and participates meaningfully in discussions.
•  He handles all adverse situations along the route in a professional manner.
•  He’s available on phone call at all time to support any unforeseen circumstance.
•  He adheres to application of the code of conduct.
•  In driving an ambulance or facilitating the movement of patient the driver should maintain compliance with guidelines:
•  He avoids unnecessary stops in transferring patient from point A to point B.
•  He’s not to carry unnecessary equipment on the vehicle, none patient relatives or going out of the way.
•  He ensures the vehicle used in referrer can handle road condition without fear of breaking down.
•  He maintains maximum speed of 40mph/60kph in driving with a patient for safety.
•  Upon arrival he hands over the patient with respect along with referrer forms to the receiving clinician.
•  He asks whether a discharged patient will return home or to the originating hospital.
•  He notifies referrer coordinators at referrer and discharge facilities before departing.
•  The driver performs any other related duty as may be required by the supervisor.

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 employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

•  Minimum of 3 passes in The West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSE)/General Certificate Examination (G.C.E. “O” Level)
•  Valid driving license with m inimum of 5 years of driving experience preferably for a Non-Governmental Organization.
•  Interest in social justice and global health.

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 not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 14 th June , 2024 .

APPLY

Brac is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Sector Officer- Livestock (x3)
2.) Technical Sector Officer- Agriculture (x3)
3.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Sector Officer- Livestock

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 programs 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 program 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 programs 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 is creating 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 was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she can 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.

 

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

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Sector Officer- Livestock
Reporting to:	Regional Manager and Technical Coordinator LMD, AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	Three (3)

 

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of Technical Sector Officer, Livestock (TSO-L)  will provide hands on support to the Technical Coordinator and Regional Manager – AIM to ensure all livelihood and market development activities, including implementation of livelihoods, market development and market facilitation activities, are effectively delivered and on time. This role will also provide support to develop and contextualize asset-specific training modules; train frontline staff on the newly developed training materials; help develop the detailed participant training rollout plans and support the cascading down of the training. The role will also support the operations team in budgeting, in ensuring quality procurement, asset distribution and asset management support.

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Technical Sector Support 
• Support the planning and delivery of livelihood activities in  livestock and poultry;  including training, asset procurement and transfer, asset follow-up, facilitating linkages with market actors and service providers.
• Provide support to the Technical Coordinators for the development of specific livelihood pathways training modules, as needed.
• Support the training of front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the participant training rollout plans and provide logistics and planning support to the cascading down of the training.
• Support the budgeting, planning and delivery of all livestock related livelihood interventions, including supporting localized market assessments; training on chosen livelihood pathways and entrepreneurship; asset mapping, procurement, distribution and management.
• Support the facilitation of relevant linkages to TVET, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship.
• Support the training of branch staff and ensure the participant’s economic needs assessment/economic profiling and market assessments are done effectively prior to livelihood selection.
• Support the selection and training of the  Community Livestock Promoter and ensure they are ready to provide service to participants.
• Be informed of and compile a full list of national laws and regulations (such as quarantine requirements for livestock), disseminate this knowledge with field teams and ensure all livelihoods and market development interventions are developed in accordance with the existing laws.
• Perform periodic review of training modules and make necessary changes, as needed in joint collaboration with the Technical Coordinator – LMD.
• Support the Technical Coordinator – GESI for to effectively integrate GESI considerations in program activities, including making accommodations for vulnerable groups such as PWDs, IDP, refugees, and other relevant underrepresented groups.

• Coordination and Planning Support 
• Support communication with key stakeholders (government and non-government) and collect relevant training materials that can be used to develop/strengthen/ contextualize BRAC’s training materials.
• Support coordination with a range of stakeholders, including government entities, INGOs, CSOs, YDC members, service providers, to support delivery of interventions.

• Reporting Support 
• Regularly check MIS and ensure proper reporting, data accuracy and validation

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program 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 so.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

• Communication skills

• Computer literacy skills (MS Excel & Power point)

• Internet Knowledge

• Excellent time management, problem prevention and problem-solving skills

• Computer handling

• Analytical skill

• Planning

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

DVM/BSc in animal husbandry or any other related subject.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in programs focused on livelihoods or economic 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

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th May 2024

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.

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2.) Technical Sector Officer- Agriculture (x3)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

 

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that is creating 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 was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she can 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.

 

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

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Sector Officer- Agriculture
Reporting to:	Regional Manager and Technical Coordinator LMD, AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	Three (3)

 

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of Technical Sector Officer, Agriculture (TSO-Agriculture)  will provide hands on support to the Technical Coordinator and Regional Manager – AIM to ensure the planning and delivery of all agriculture related livelihood interventions, including supporting localized market assessments; training on livelihood pathways; asset mapping, procurement, distribution and management are done effectively.This role will also provide training to frontline staff on the newly developed training materials; help develop the detailed participant training rollout plans and support the cascading down of the training. The role will also support the operations team in budgeting, in ensuring quality procurement, asset distribution and asset management support.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Technical Sector Support 

• Support the planning and delivery of livelihood activities in agriculture and farming including training, asset procurement and transfer, asset follow-up, facilitating linkages with market actors and service providers.
• Provide support to the Technical Coordinators for the development of specific livelihood pathways training modules, as needed.
• Support the training of front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the participant training rollout plans and provide logistics and planning support to the cascading down of the training.
• Support the budgeting, planning and delivery of all agriculture related livelihood interventions, including supporting localized market assessments; training on chosen livelihood pathways; entrepreneurship training; asset mapping, procurement, distribution and management.
• Support the facilitation of relevant linkages to TVET, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship.
• Support the training of branch staff and ensure the participant’s economic needs assessment and market assessments are done effectively prior to livelihood selection.
• Support the selection and training of the Community Agriculture Promoter and ensure they are ready to provide service to participants.
• Be informed of and compile a full list of national laws and regulations, disseminate this knowledge with field teams and ensure all livelihoods and market development interventions are developed in accordance with the existing laws.
• Perform periodic review of training modules and make necessary changes, as needed in joint collaboration with the Technical Coordinator – LMD.
• Support the Technical Coordinator – GESI for to effectively integrate GESI considerations in program activities, including making accommodations for vulnerable groups such as PWDs, IDP, refugees, and other relevant underrepresented groups.

• Coordination and Planning Support 
• Support communication with key stakeholders (government and non-government) and collect relevant training materials that can be used to develop/strengthen/ contextualize BRAC’s training materials.
• Support coordination with a range of stakeholders, including government entities, INGOs, CSOs, YDC members, service providers, to support delivery of interventions.

• Reporting Support 
• Regularly check MIS and ensure proper reporting, data accuracy and validation

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program 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 so.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

• Communication skills

• Computer literacy skills (MS Excel & Power point)

• Internet Knowledge

• Excellent time management, problem prevention and problem-solving skills

• Computer handling

• Analytical skill

• Planning

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

BSc in agriculture/crop production/forestry or any other related subject.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in programs focused on livelihoods or economic 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

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th May 2024

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.

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3.) Driver

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.

 

Programme:	Social Development Programme
Job Title:	Driver
Location:	Country Office
Reporting to:	Admin Officer
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

To safely convey materials, equipment, and staff of the organization to the areas where they are required.

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

• Transport BRAC staff, official visitors, equipment, supply items and documents as assigned, both within Freetown and to up country locations
• Precisely finish all paperwork connected with conveyance of merchandize. Perform some other undertakings like shopping, dropping and picking clothing, getting lunch and running errands.
• Transport products, materials, and staff securely to areas where they are needed.
• Guarantee that products and staff are protected and secured.
• Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report to the employer or technician.
• Perform periodic maintenance on vehicles, such as changing batteries and motor oil at appropriate time, as well as refuelling the car(s).
• Ensure that vehicles are always kept perfect and clean by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
• Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report to the employer or technician.
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are sound.
• Ensure timely conveyance of staff and materials to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
• Report any case of accident, injury, or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
• Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance vehicle requisition forms.
• Report any instance of mishap or accident to the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Answer clients’ inquiries as brilliantly as could be allowed.
• Keep up a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

• • Strong, smart, and ready to work.
  • Healthy and honest

• Punctuality

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic Education Graduate: must have attempted WASSCE/ BECE/GCE O Level

 

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE / CERTIFICATE:

• • Valid driving license

• Defensive driving and first Aid Training will be an added advantage.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 year continuous driving experience

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

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

 

JOB LOCATION: Country 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 our Country Office 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce 

 

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 May 2024

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.

JOB ADVERT 

DRIVER 

(National Status) 

ABOUT US 

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

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean professional Driver Transport ACF employees and/or goods in compliance with national traffic regulations, according to the schedules and directives of the superior;

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 

Mission 1: Transport people and goods in good safety conditions 

• Transport ACF employees and/or goods in compliance with national traffic regulations, according to the schedules and directives of the superior;
• In the event of an accident, take immediate action at the nearest police station and inform the logistics department as soon as possible;
• Use the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s advice and ACF rules;
• Carry all personal and vehicle documents and make sure that they are valid;
• Ensure that each passenger is transported with respect for his or her person, and therefore in accordance with the code of conduct and ACF policies (Gender, Safeguarding, etc.) and alert his or her supervisor in case of non-compliance by a passenger.
• Ensure to calculate Kilometer for every movement on the vehicle logbooks
• Ensure that each passenger writes his/her name and sign on the vehicle logbook for every movement.
• Ensure to correctly fill and take good care of the vehicle logbook always

Mission 2: Ensure the maintenance of the vehicle 

• Solve minor technical problems;

• Inform the logistics department of important repairs to be done;
• Carry out daily pre-start checks;
• Clean the vehicle;
• Maintain radio communications;
• Record in the logbook the fuel consumption at the beginning and end of the day and any information relating to the maintenance of the vehicle;
• Check the safety trunks;
• Check the condition of the vehicle and its equipment, keep it in good condition and report any irregularity immediately;
• Respect the recommendations of the person in charge concerning use of the vehicles.

Mission 3: Prepare departures on the field

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure in order to be ready on time;
• Prepare additional equipment to be taken along as required (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit).

Qualification and Requirement

• Must have a VALID driver’s license of at least AB
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be familiar with Sierra Leone’s safety road signs and rules
• Must have an experience with driving for an INGO/NGO
• Must have at least WASSCE with at least two (2) subjects.

Must be able to communicate well in English

 

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: June 2024 

MONTHLY BASIC SALARY:  2,978.67

HOUSING AND TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE: 15% of basic salary each 

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Twelve (12) Months, with possible  extension

LOCATION: Freetown with possible travels to field office locations 

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL,

under the Subject  “Driver”  to

 

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org or  submit  by Hand delivery address to: Deputy Human Resources Manager, 10  Sall Drive, Off Sir Samuel Lewis Road,  Cockle Bay, Freetown

 

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 8th May 2024.  

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply 

GIZ Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Health Advisor
2.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Health Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Health Advisor (m/f) for the project “Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention” with a focus on Human Resources for Health in Freetown

 

Project

 

Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (Health Project)

PN: 2021.2292.9-00.100

Organizational Unit

 

1100, West Africa

Duration of Contract

 

15.02.2024 to 31.12.2024 with possibility of prolongation

Salary Band     4T

 

We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Health Advisor to join our team to provide expert guidance and support to the project “Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention in Sierra Leone III” in the field of human resources for health, focus area 1.

 

The project is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to better align the health system with the gender-specific health needs of the population focusing on the districts Kailahun, Kambia, and Pujehun. To do so it works in 4 focus areas:

 

Focus area 1 provides technical and process advice to the district health management teams in the respective districts on institutionalised, gender-sensitive surveys of training needs for health personnel (e.g. via iHRIS Train), and on the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing of learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national rural retention strategy. Additionally, focus area 1 aims to strengthen selected competences of service providers in the health sector in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun in a gender-sensitive manner. In line with the needs identified, healthcare providers will be trained in areas of obstetric and neonatal emergency care, digital health, as well as pandemic prevention and One Health. Furthermore, the development of a gender policy, including a policy against sexual harassment in the workplace, will be supported with the involvement of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health as well as specialists and managers at various levels.

 

The second focus aims to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care by ensuring staff have necessary skills, guidelines are followed, referral systems are in place, and equipment and infrastructure are available.

 

The thirst focus area to improve the quality of health facility through the means of integrated supportive supervision visits and the promotion of community participation and transparency in health service planning and management.

 

Finally, the last focus seeks to strengthen epidemic prevention and response by engaging all One Health actors and ensuring continuous disease surveillance and control.

 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of work plans/activities for focus area 1 in in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone, multi-stakeholder partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ programme outlines
• Support the development of concept notes for focus area 1, together with partners, and support the implementation of them
• Knowledge and innovation management and dissemination of information to target groups, inclusive of workshops, seminars etc.
• Support to results-based monitoring of the project
• Reporting about the status-qua of the implementation and other reports required by GIZ
• Support to processing of enquiries of the commissioner of the project or other relevant Stakeholders
• Preparation and facilitation of presentations as needed
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise

 

Tasks:

You will provide technical and process advice to the first focus area in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, selected directorates of the Ministry of Health, the district health management team (DHMTs) in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun and other selected partners. This entails technical and process advice

• to the district health management teams regarding an institutionalized, gender-sensitive survey of training needs for health personnel, and for the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing the learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national Rural Retention Strategy.
• to strengthen digital competencies of health service providers at national and district level as part of the Sierra Leonean Digital Roadmap.
• to the DHMTs on professional group-specific training on women-centred obstetric and neonatal emergency care (EmONC).
• to the DHMTs as well as technical and managerial staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at district level regarding occupational group-specific training on epidemic prevention with a One Health approach and
• toward the development and implementation of a gender policy, including the policy against sexual harassment at the workplace for the health sector

 

Extensive travel to the project regions (Kambia, Kailahun and Pujehun) of up to 70% of the total working time is required. 

Qualifications:

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in public health, medicine, or nursing/midwifery
• Solid knowledge of human resources for health.

 

Professional Experience:

• At least five years’ professional experience in a similar position.
• Very good knowledge of health service delivery and human resources for health in Sierra Leone.
• Proficient in HRIS (Integrated Human Resource Information System) software
• Knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of human resources for health.
• Experience in working with DHMTs.

Other knowledge/skills:

• Excellent management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Experienced in information and communication technologies and computer applications (such as MS Office)
• Excellent in English, both orally and in writing

 

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 30th of April 2024 including:

• Cover letter
• CV (including work experience and references)
• photocopies of certificates

have to be submitted in a sealed envelope to: The HR Officer, GIZ Country Office, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown, or to the email address  recruitmentsl@giz.de  

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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2.) Driver

Job Description

 

Salary band 1X –   Support	Driver
Reports to:	Senior Finance Manager
Duty Station	Freetown
Project :	Health system strengthening & Epidemic  Prevention

 

Overview

 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to work in cooperation with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) together with other partners towards a health system that, including sufficient number of personnel, is better aligned with the needs of the population in selected districts. GIZ is supporting the MoHS in the areas of human resources management, decentralized management of health services (digitalization) as well as Epidemic Prevention with one health approach.

 

• Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for

• safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles
• regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
• taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations
• running official errands and
• assisting with other office work

 

The driver performs the following tasks:

• Tasks

• Driving

The driver

• provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors and guests
• runs errands for the project or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies
• helps with transporting goods
• completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards

 

• Service

The driver

• cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly
• checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
• is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance
• reports need for service and carries out minor repairs
• immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle fittings

 

• Knowledge management

The driver

• uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers

 

• Other duties/additional tasks

The driver

• assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request

 

• Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• secondary school education
• holds a valid driver’s licence

 

Professional experience

• at least 1-3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
• no major accidents in the past 3 years

 

Other knowledge, additional competences

• discipline and punctuality
• resilience and patience
• familiarity with city, region or districts
• appropriate appearance and attire (possibly uniform, friendly manner with all passengers)
• ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

 

Mode of Application

 

Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) or to the email address  recruitmentsl@giz.de not later than the 30.04.2024.