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

1.) Supply Chain Manager
2.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Supply Chain Manager

 

Tel: (232) 76-471-796

E-mail: SL-Administration@theirc.org

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:      Supply Chain Manager

Grade:      7B

Location:      Freetown

Reports to:      Supply Chain Coordinator

 Application Deadline:           16th January 2022

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:  Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming.  IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, and a Field Office in Kono and a Satellite Office in Kailahun.

ABOUT THE IRC

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

JOB OVERVIEW

Supply Chain Manager is a key position to the success and delivery of quality programs. IRC defines Supply Chain as those systems and support function ns necessary to implement programs effectively, inclusive of procurement, logistics, inventory management, property and asset management as well as vehicle and fleet management. The Supply Chain manager will support the Supply Chain Coordinator in designing, planning, execution and monitoring of supply chain activities in Sierra Leone program including rollout of organization multiyear investment in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project called INTEGRA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supply Chain Planning

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for implementing supply chain activities and plans to support program implementation. Supply chain planning includes INTEGRA procurement plans, warehousing plans and transport plans, distribution plans and training plans.

• Implement INTEGRA procurement for active grants in collaboration with supply chain coordinator, program Coordinators/Managers.

• Support in developing and implementing transport & distribution plan for supplies and assets.

• Proactively communicate with supply chain field staff ensuring that there is sufficient plans & spaces in the warehouses before sending program supplies to the field sites.

2. Inventory Management

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for directly managing and controlling all inventory and warehouses operation in the Freetown head office and ensure excellent records keeping, Impalement inventory standard operating procedures and control as provided by GSC.

• Ensure Implementing IRC inventory SOPs in Freetown

• Ensure warehouse documents are accurate & updated in timely manner.

• Ensure warehouse physical conditions & safety.

• Ensure cycle and quarterly stock take, reconciliation, grant ending inventories and yearend count for items in the store are done.

• Ensure Cold chain & pharmaceutical quality assurance of medical supplies.

• Support, visit field office and check warehouses/stores safety is IRC standard through supply chain assessment tool.

3. Logistics: Fleet/Transport

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for logistics and fleet management operations for the Freetown Office.

• Supportive of all transportation needs for equipment, staff both domestically and international.

• Supervise Fleet department to set up a formalize weekly vehicle request and schedules

• Conduct transport need assessments and put in place management for all Drivers

• Review all vehicle reports and data log sheets by coordinating with all sites to ensure all reports are accurate and filed appropriately.

• Understanding local department of transport requirement

• Manage vehicle insurance and registration and has good understanding on customs clearance procedure.

• Develop vehicle management cost analysis and Repair management

• Work with Supply Chain Coordinator to analyze data & reports related to vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance schedules, fleet capacity and operating cost for all sites and feedback to field Logistics monthly.

4. Procurement

The Supply Chain manager work with the Supply Chain Coordinator to implements country procurement strategies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Supply Chain manager will ensure all country program procurement needs are met on time in accordance with GSC standards.

Tender (Above 20,000)

• Support Field SC to prepare RFP and specifications

• Participate in tender committee to open, sign off received tenders.

• Support the field SC to carry out tender data entry, analysis, reference checks, ATC

• Compile the tender documents as per enhanced checklist to box folder

• Identify and report red flags in procurements

• Actively participate in negotiations meetings with suppliers

• Submit the tender documents to Supply Chain coordinator for review.

Tender ($1 -19,999)

• Support Field SC to prepare RFQ and specifications.

• Participate in Bid Analysis review meeting and ensure evaluation criteria are objectively analyze

• Support the SCO to carry out tender data entry, analysis, reference checks, ATC

• Review procurement file and sign JOA /bids analysis as SC representative in Freetown. Identify and report red flags in procurements.

• Actively participate in negotiations meetings with suppliers

Contracts management

• Ensure contracts file is kept updated

5. Assets Management

Work closely with the Asset Officer on all aspect’s fleet asset management in accordance with IRC and donors’ rules and regulations.

• Ensure the Implementation of IRC Fleet and Equipment policy .

• Recommend vehicle for assets for disposal as per policy.

6. Compliance and Ethics

The supply Chain manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting compliance risk in supply chain process, implement strong controls of department he/she directly supervise, red flags, implementation of internal and external audit corrective action plans and ensure all supply chain activities are conducted in ethical manners.

• Implementation of IRC Fleet and Asset Manual/ polices

• Be willing to attend grant management meetings (Opening, review & closing meetings)

• Implementation of corrective actions plans

• Carry out SCAT assessments at IRC Freetown office.

7. Reporting

• Compile monthly supply chain reports from all field offices (Inventory, Vehicle, PRTS, and Assets) and submit to supply chain coordinator for verification.

8. Team Leadership and staff Management

• Support implementation of country priorities

• Setting goals for staff directly supervise

• Participate in recruitment of SC staff.

• Conduct on job training and coaching to Fleet and Warehouse SC staff

• Implement training plans

9. Country Scorecard

• Follow up on actions for improvements

Supply Chain Manager Competencies matrix:

The Supply Chain Manager Competency matrix is the main supportive document to this job description that details all required skills, tasks and the accountability levels. The Supply Chain Manager must ensure that all tasks are preformed to standards. The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the competencies matrix implementation and accountable for its tasks and requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Supply Chain Coordinator

Position directly supervises:  Fleet Officer and Warehouse Officer – Freetown

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Regular relationships with Field Supply Chain Team at all levels, Operations team and Program departments

External:May represent Supply Chain Coordinator and serve as IRC Supply Chain representative in outside meetings, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency groups and foundations.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent with minimum 5 years of progressive Supply Chain professional experience or equivalent education and experience.

• Demonstrated success as a Supply Chain professional across all disciplines within supply chain including planning, fleet/logistics

• Knowledge and experience in Supply Chain strategies, market analysis techniques, vehicle and fleet management, inventory, property and asset and procurement management

• Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across cultures and organizational units

• Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure

• Training and coaching skills

• Fluency in English required, spoken proficiency in Krio is a plus

• Ability to travel to remote field offices.

APPLY.

 

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2.) Driver

 

Tel : +232 (0)76 471 796

Email : SL-Administration@theirc.org

Position:Driver

Reports to: The Senior Driver

Location:Freetown

Duration:6 Months

Deadline for applications: 16th January, 2022. (Only the applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted).

PROGRAM BACKGROUND Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, and a Field Office in Kono and Satellite Office in Kailahun

“The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation.”

The position is under the supervision of the Kenema Fleet officer and is responsible to transport the IRC personnel and materials safely between the IRC Sierra Leone offices while maintaining the integrity of the fleet. This function supports all programs and is essential to the implementation of operations in Sierra Leone. The driver is responsible for the security of the vehicle and staff on board during each movement and should therefore maintain a constant communication with the base IRC office and other offices as required for security reasons.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The driver must follow all IRC rules governing the utilization of the vehicles.

The driver must follow applicable Sierra Leonean traffic law.

The driver must remind IRC rules to all passengers (seat belt, no smoking, no alcohol…)

The driver must inspect their vehicle prior to each departure and report any damage to the vehicle or any missing equipment.

The driver must clean outside and inside of the vehicle when instructed to do so by the Senior Driver or if it is quite obvious that the vehicle is in need of cleaning.

At the end of every trip, the driver will clean out all rubbish from the inside of the vehicle, and wipe down any spillage stains etc.

The driver must refuel the vehicle when the tank is half empty.

The driver must check that all the documents are in the vehicle and they are in order.

The driver must fill for each trip, short or long, the vehicle log sheet

The driver must check for any security notice for the area where he/she intends to travel before departure.

The driver must fill the travel information boards before departure. The information must be clearly printed so that in the case of emergency, the security staff can read the information.

The driver must comply with all security directives issued by the security department for the area where he/she is traveling

The driver must return the keys to the guards at the end of each for safe keeping in the box provided for this.

All vehicle log sheet must be presented weekly on an assigned day to the Senior Driver

The driver must fill a written report for any accident or incident in which he/she is involved.

Travel between cities is not permitted after dark.

Performs other miscellaneous duties at the request of the Senior Driver

SKILL & ABILITIES;

Mandatory:

Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;

Operational management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively;

The ability to work within a team environment;

Ability to work with all grades of staff;

The ability to solve basic problems;

Can identify issues and problems early and inform line manager;

Respectful both within the organisation and with external interactions;

The ability to adapt and learn, accept constructive criticism and instructions from superiors;

Can communicate well both verbally and in basic written communication across all departments;

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

APPLY

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Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The driver is responsible to drive PIH vehicle in a secure and defensive driving manner for the safety of the vehicle, people onboard the vehicle and other road users, while facilitating their movement, goods, equipment and, or supplies in accordance with PIH-SL values and expectations. The driver actively finds ways to meet the needs of our patients during referrals, remaining flexible and open to creating possibilities on how to serve them better. He/she maintains relevant onboard documents as evidence of transparent movement of vehicles, avoiding change of directions without regard to agreed plans and follows preventive maintenance practices while proactively reporting related problems in a clear written or verbal communication.

The driver is a direct representative of PIH in the community we serve and therefore should behave well, portray good image of the organization whiles expressing how his work can contribute to PIH’s mission and vision. In team spirit he/she learns from others and look for ways to incorporate their ideas, requesting and seeking to understand feedback for the smooth running of PIH operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform daily vehicle routine checks while completing a checklist for the attention of maintenance coordinator and to assist when a colleague needs help.

To keep both the interior and exterior part of assigned vehicle clean and tidy, understanding how this may impact others, most importantly those we serve.

To fasten seat belt before driving and to ensure all persons onboard the vehicle do likewise in order to maximize safety impact to commuters.

To ensure there is enough fuel to complete a trip without bringing the vehicle to halt while measuring progress on set target.

To facilitate the replacement and repair of tires by keeping them inflated to the correct pressure.

To ensure license and vehicle insurance is updated whiles going above and beyond to work well across culture and background.

To keep luggage and passenger number within safety limit of the vehicle while looking for efficient ways of doing things better without compromising PIH values and expectations.

To drive with care, responsibly considering the appropriate speed limit relative to road, weather and traffic condition but not exceeding 80km on the highway or 30-40km within township while delivering quality service but still working with urgency.

Not to drive PIH vehicle under the influence of drug or alcohol, articulating how your work contributes to PIH’s mission and vision.

To obey security regulations established for passing through road blocks, customs, and checkpoints with regard to how fleet operations fit into organizational mission and strategy.

To keep phone active for effective communication but not to make or receive call while driving anticipating the problem and adjusting for changing situation.

To present the vehicle swiftly for next allocation upon accomplishing assigned task while communicating progress clearly.

To accompany the patient and become a “net” giver, willing to help by giving talent and, to deliver patient referral forms with dignity whiles appreciating sensitive and confidential nature of information.

To avoid unnecessary stop on patient referrer from point A to point B maximizing the impact and thinking about how to give best possible service to the patient.

Not to carry unnecessary equipment on board an ambulance or going out of the way while looking for ways to do things better, faster and less costly without compromising the need of patients.

To ensure an ambulance vehicle used in referrers can handle road condition without fear of breaking down, not to give up easily if road breakdown feels too hard and to understand what is supposed to be done.

To notify referrer coordinators at both facilities for a permission to leave with courage to say no to anything that may course distraction from doing well things already committed to.

To handle all adverse situations along the route and to persist with optimism and firmness even in the face of difficulty.

To notify the supervisor, Operations or Clinical Director and the police in time of accident, actively working to ensure the right people have the right information and at the right time.

Not handing over vehicle key to an unauthorized person, anticipating related risk and adjusting for changing circumstance.

To fully and progressively document all vehicle movement on fuel request form while prioritizing and devoting time to work related movement.

To request for or collect any package addressed to same locations of vehicle coverage areas and to ensure delivery note or waybill are signed by authorized persons.

Not to allow arms or ammunition to be transported onboard PIH vehicle knowing it may not benefit those we serve.

Be in readiness to support others on the team and in good character treat them with respect, listen genuinely, embrace and learn from the voices of others.

To attend all regular or occasional PIH meetings sharing honest views in an easy way for others to understand.

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 Partner 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

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 passes in The West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSE)/General Certificate Examination (G.C.E. “O” Level)

Minimum of 5 years of driving experience preferably for a Non-Governmental Organization.

Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle

Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others

Disciplined and ready to take work seriously

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions

Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor

Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners

Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is desired

Must not hold dual employment

Method of application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, photocopies of all certificates and attestations should be addressed to the Human Resources Department:
27 Sahr Lebbie Street, Kono; 25 Saquee Drive, Off Wilkinson, Freetown

or by email to:
pihslrecruitment@pih.orgnot later 5:00pm on Monday, 17th January, 2022. Please indicate in the email subject line: “Application for PIH-SL- 0018 – Driver”

“PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview”.

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World Hope International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nursing Auxiliaries (x3)
2.) Driver
3.) Community Mobilizers (x2)
4.) Clinical Lead
5.) State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN)

 

Organization
World Hope International (WHI) is an international organization with a presence in multiple countries, including Liberia, Haiti, the Philippines, Cambodia, and many more. Sierra Leone is one of WHI’s biggest programs, operating in the country for over 20 years. Its programs expand across multiple sectors, health, water and energy, protection, and social ventures.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Nursing Auxiliaries (x3)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali District (through a mixture of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Nursing Auxiliary will be trained on the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method. This position will be part of a team that includes the Technical Lead, Clinical Lead, and a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse that will support cervical cancer screening activities. S/He will work under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to support cervical cancer screening activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method
Be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics that will visit PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Support the SECHN and Clinical Lead to set-up for clinic days, prepare the patient for screening, etc.
Prepare and clean inspection area (at static and mobile clinics) for screening activities
Other duties as identified by the SECHN and Clinical Lead

Qualifications and Competencies
At least three (3) years of professional work experience, with one of those years working in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position.

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 

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2.) Driver

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a three (3) year pilot project for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic) and will need a dedicated driver for the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Drive project and project affiliated staff in Makeni and to health facilities throughout Bombali
Observe WHI’s vehicle use policy, which includes using log books, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, completing a daily vehicle checklist, etc.

Qualifications and Competencies
Valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License
At least two (2) years prior experience with commercial driving (experience with an NGO a plus)
Good driving record and experience driving long distances
Basic English skills is desirable

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 

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3.) Community Mobilizers (x2)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Community Mobilizer(s) will be responsible for community participation in health facilities and mobile clinics for cervical cancer screening. S/he will engage with communities, PHUs, and other stakeholders for health education on cervical cancer prevention, treatment, and the importance of screening (particularly among the target population, women between the ages of 25-64). They will be required to write about their mobilization activities at PHUs and communities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Create awareness materials and/or messaging on cervical cancer screening
Liaise with community leaders and within community structures and PHUs for all mobilization activities
Organize and lead awareness activities at communities
Organize and lead awareness activities at PHUs
Monitor and track attendance rate at community mobilization meetings
Submit weekly and monthly reports on all community outreach activities and statistics
Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Project Lead or Technical Lead
Liscensed motorbike rider

Qualifications and Competencies
At least one year work experience (experience in community mobilization and/or health education with an NGO is a plus)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali for community sensitization activities
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to speak local dialect(s) will be an advantage

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 

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4.) Clinical Lead

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Clinical Lead will be trained on how to screen using the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method to identify cervical lesions S/He will lead a screening team which includes a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) and Nursing Auxiliaries. The main purpose of the position of Clinical Coordinator will be the head of the screening team, also guiding the rest of the team on day-to-day tasks as related to cervical cancer screening.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method and eventually screening women on VIA and See-and-Treat
Lead / be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics, visiting PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Complete daily activity forms which will support reporting and data management
Raise any procurement requests as related to the project in collaboration with the Project Lead, Procurement Officer, etc.

Qualifications and Competencies
Preferably a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN), Clinical Health Officer (CHO), or midwife
At least five (5) years of clinical work experience, ideally some experience in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Current and valid clinical license
Experience managing a team is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Good record keeping skills
Ability to follow processes, SOPs, referral pathways, etc.
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position. Including but not limited to government pin-code

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of three references (name, title, email, and mobile number)
Photocopies of all relevant certificates, diplomas, etc.

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 

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5.) State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali District (through a mixture of static clinics and a mobile clinic). SECHNs will be trained on how to screen targeted populations at the clinics using the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method to identify cervical lesions. The SECHN will be part of a team that includes the Technical Lead, Clinical Lead, and Nursing Auxiliaries that will support cervical cancer screening activities. S / He will work under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to support cervical cancer screening activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method and eventually screening women on VIA and See-and-Treat
Be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics that will visit PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Preparing and cleaning inspection area (at static and mobile clinics) for screening activities
Complete daily activity forms which will support reporting and data management
Provide counseling and referral services for those getting screened
Maintain confidentiality

Qualifications and Competencies
At least three (3) years of clinical work experience, with at least one year of that in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Current and valid clinical license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Good record keeping skills
Ability to follow processes, SOPs, referral pathways, etc.
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position. Including but not limited to government pin-code

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of three references (name, title, email, and mobile number)
Photocopies of all relevant certificates, diplomas, etc.

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 

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Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Driver
2.) EOI Enumerators
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

 

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 under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Driver to transport people and equipment safely, and to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his/her responsibility.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Driver

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Transport people and equipment under good security conditions:

Activities:

When transporting ACTION AGAINST HUNGER employees, respect the country’s circulation rules and follow the logistician’s planning and instructions;

In case of an accident, immediately get in touch with the closest police station and duly inform the logistics department;

Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER rules when using the vehicle;

Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid.

Contact other organisations and road users to know road conditions before plying the route.

Make sure items on board are safe and properly packed in the Vehicle before leaving.

Ensure maintenance of the vehicle:

Activities:

Solve minor technical problems;

Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out;

Carry out daily checks before starting up the motor;

Keep the vehicle clean;

Ensure radio or mobile phone communications at all time;

Note down fuel consumption in the record book in the morning and at the end of the day as well as any information concerning the maintenance of the vehicle;

Check the security boots.

Always inform the Logistics Department when the service time is coming nearer.

Prepare Departures to the field:

Activities:

Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time;

Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit,spare tyres fire extinguisher)

Communicate with the Logistics Department either by radio or by phone, to give information about your current location as you go to your intended destination.

Gender Action

Activities:

Works with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work.

Supports local stakeholders in organizing and carrying out advocacy and campaign for greater gender equality and equity in social protection programmes.

Engages with State and local Women’s rights organizations and mobilize collective voice around gender discrimination in the post conflict setting.

Proactively represent Action Against Hunger and participate in Gender and protection working

Others

Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

Carry out job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

School Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Valid Driver’s Licence – A MUST

REQUIRED SKILLS

Mechanical skills

Negotiating ability

Rigour

Punctuality

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to work with and support different teams

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: February 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLL1,717,200 to SLL1,906,300 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

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

BY HARD COPY

IN A SEALED ENVELOP MARKED “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER” to:

Action against Hunger Moyamba Office:

77 SEMBEHUN ROAD, MOYAMBA.

Kindly ensure your name is written and you sign at the gate to confirm you have delivered your application package.

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

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 subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) EOI Enumerators

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collect accurate data using digital data collection device or paper.

Valid and correct data are collected and recorded accordingly.

Attend the required number of days for training and participate actively.

Correct targeting of survey subjects based on survey protocol

Ensure daily targets for data collection are met.

Understand how to ask the questions that are in the questionnaires, the processes, and procedures that are involved.

Review data gathered from an interview to cross check if they are complete and accurate.

Recognize and give an account of problems in obtaining data.

Collaborate and liaise with MEAL Manager/ supervisor.

Adhere to time prescribed for departures to the field and debriefing sessions either before departure to the field or after the field, as instructed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures

Ensure the highest standard of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organization.

Contribute to a positive working environment.

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL team.

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

GENDER ACTION

Activities:

Ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s in the process

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with household survey data collection

Experience with tablets or other technology for digital data collection

Ability to read, write and communicate well

Ability to communicate with household respondents in a professional manner

Fluency in Mende, Themne, Krio, or other languages used in Moyamba.

Qualification – must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Community Development/Health & Nutrition/Food Security and Livelihood or any other relevant discipline.

Available for data collection exercise when called upon on specified dates

Desirable

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

A results-driven individual with and interest in research and surveys

Experience with international NGOs that implement health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods projects

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: As and when required, from January 2022 onwards.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Average of 10 working days per session

LOCATION: Moyamba, Freetown and any other location within Sierra Leone.

REMUNERATION: Will be determined.

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 “ENUMERATOR” to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

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 subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

Monitoring of project activities and sites to enhance effective implementation

Monitor the project performance indicators taking into account the program M&E plan and quantitative progress report.

Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules.

Ensure quality control of data provided by program teams and partners

Participate in activities related to evaluation/ impact studies of the project (baseline assessment, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, including quantitative as well as qualitative evaluations);

Contribute to the design and revision of data collection tools

Organize data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of the program in the field and ensure the quality of data collected for evaluations

Ensure action points are followed up as needed and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency, following up on any data quality issues with the MEAL Manager

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

Accountability and Learning:

Strengthen feedback mechanism with community beneficiaries and stakeholders through awareness raising

Support the MEAL manager to hold feedback gathering sessions on project performance

Support the programme team to identify and collect data on success stories MSC and lessons learnt for capitalization.

Support to hold quarterly programme review meeting with team members.

When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on project activities

Internally advocate for best practices in M&E and project delivery among project staff.

As necessary, identify gaps in monitoring and evaluation practices to uplift effective MEAL system.

Participate in the training of program teams and partners on the methodology and procedures of data collection and quality control;

Data Management and Reporting

Support in field data collection to inform project sustainability

Ensuring data entering and management of feedback and complaint.

Manage and update relevant database as required

Participate and support the regular field activity reports

Ensure to produce weekly update of achievement.

Prepare, produce and present MEAL activity reports, with analyses and summaries, to the Country MEAL Manager

Prepare and produce reports on program monitoring and evaluation activities to inform monthly/quarterly reports to be submitted to the Program hierarchy;

Others:

Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.

Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy

Ensure proper filing and documentation in both hard and soft copy for proper recording keeping.

Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.

Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organisation.

Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures.

Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.

Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country MEAL Manager, Field Coordinator, Prog Health and Nutrition Manager, Food Security and Livelihood Managers and Field Coordinator.

Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (for example: Agriculture /Development / social science)

Higher National Diploma with 3-5 years working experience on programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.

2-3 years working experience on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervision, management and monitoring/data management

Required Competencies and Skills:

Experience working in Food Security & Livelihood.

Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.

Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills

Ability to work with and support different teams

Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods

Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software

Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: January 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

LOCATION: Moyamba, with frequent travels to Freetown, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLL 3,567,200 to 4,096,960 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

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 “MEAL Officer” to:

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 31st December 2021.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will 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 subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nutrition Field Officer
2.) Driver
3.) Agriculture Extension Officer

 

Organisational Profile

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Nutrition Field Officer

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

Job Title

Project Name

Nutrition Field Officer SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time

Location

Kenema / Kailahun/Kono

Contract Duration

Six (06) Months

Job Purpose

The Nutrition officer is expected to provide field level nutrition education to improve knowledge of LANN women groups and project communities using the LANN approach. He/she should be responsible to trigger and support positive behavioural change emphasizing on household feeding practices, ration management, growth monitoring, household food availability and mothers and children’s nutritional status.. The position will be 80 % based in LANN project communities to strengthen relationship with stakeholders, build capacity of LANN women groups and animators, and promote ownership of the project. The remaining 20% of your time will be spent in SLE-1097 office in Kenema to prepare reports and plan activities

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of Project, the nutrition field officer has a primary responsibility of supporting the effective and efficient delivery of nutrition intervention in line with SGVC in COVID_19 Crisis Time project goal and objectives

Specifically, Nutrition officer responsibilities are:

Regularly monitor the execution of Project Implementation related activities and results, provide feed-back to the Head of Project.

Organize, coordinate, implement and document meetings, trainings, and other events related to the project’s field of activities.

Participate and contribute in project review meetings

Facilitate nutrition trainings and supervise cascading of trainings.

Accompany project members and communities in ensuring best nutritional practices

Coordinate with local authorities and communities to gain full support in the implementation of nutrition activities.

Ensure quality of nutrition interventions through monitoring and supportive supervision in project communities

Provide supportive supervision to animators rolling out/cascading nutrition education trainings to group members.

Provide field level support to short-term consultants and experts of the project to fulfil their tasks during their assignment

Coordinate the planning of project activities within the defined area.

Follow-up on the project area monitoring system in close cooperation with the monitoring Officer

Coordinate and support colleagues in other area of activities to foster team work and learning.

Experience, Education and competencies

Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nutrition, or any related field from a recognize university

Has experience in LANN approach to nutrition.

Has at least 3 years of working experience with an NGO or CBO.

Should have essential knowledge causes of malnutrition, Community base approach to management of malnutrition, community base approach to infant and young child nutrition/feeding promotion, social behavioral communication change

Has relevant experience in gender and nutrition integration.

Is a good team player.

Possesses good leadership and coordination skills

Has good communication and decision-making skills

Has good computer skills (MS Ward, XL, and internet)

Has good report writing skills

Must be able to work under pressure

Is transparent and accountable in utilization of project resources

Must be able to ride motor bike with a valid licence

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team

Good knowledge/experience in non-formal education/training approach.

Background working with grassroots communities.

Representational and networking abilities

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and spoken Krio and/or Mende.

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. MS Office, Excel)

Contact

Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

Human Resource Department

Country Office

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

59 Frazer Street off Wilkinson Road

Freetown.

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date

7th December 2021

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged.

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2.) Driver

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

Job Title

Project name

Driver

SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Location

Kenema

Contract Duration

Six months

Job Purpose

Provide reliable and safe driving services (including the transportation of people and goods) to the project operational areas.

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide reliable and safe driving services: Drive project vehicles for the transport of project personnel, WHH officials, and visitors as well as for the delivery of materials to beneficiary communities and collection of mail, documents and other items.

Maintain a daily vehicle log and prepare maintenance plans and reports.

Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) through timely minor repairs, arrangements for and supervision of major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc.

Monitor compliance with insurance, registration and other formalities and ensure availability of all required documents and supplies (including vehicle insurance, -registration, -logs, maps, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts) in the assigned vehicle(s).

Additional Responsibilities

Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Experience and Education

Valid Driver’s License.

Professional experience of more than 3 years as a driver (or in a similar position).

Dipl./Certificate (or basic education) in car mechanics, or any other related field.

Experience with WHH Logistic Procedures (as an advantage).

Knowledge in driving motor bike is an added advantage

Languages

Good command of spoken and written English.

Core Competencies

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. He shows highest standards of discretion and integrity, a sense of responsibility, as well as excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

Contact

Please send your Application online (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date

7th December 2021

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3.) Agriculture Extension Officer

 

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Job Title

Project Name

Agriculture Extension Officer

SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Location

Kenema / Kailahun/Kono

Contract Duration

Six months

Job Purpose

Agricultural extension officer provides consultation with farmers and agricultural businesses. In these consultations, they give talks, guidance and actual demonstration on the latest technologies related to agriculture and on how they can take advantage of such technologies.

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

communicate to farmers about agricultural information on the cocoa value chain and natural resources, on how best to utilise the farmland

promote organic farming methods in the cocoa value chain to farmers

encourage use of good agricultural extension approaches such as Farmer Field School, Farmer Business School, Making Markets work for the Poor etc.

foster farming and development programmes aimed at reaching marginalised farmers or those who have little access to information and extension services

build the capacity of the local communities to manage their agricultural resources sustainably

identify and support new farmer groups in site selection and establishment

ensure the effective and successful planning and budgeting of agricultural activities

develop mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the project area

participate in the baseline assessment and analysis during the project initiation phase and all other studies and documentation activities

Assist with general coordination and documentation of the assigned project activities

prepare and submit monthly report to HoP

draft/review/edit TORs/ implementation plans, project reports, concept notes, MOUs and partnership agreements

Any other assigned task by HoP

Experience and Education

Degree/professional qualification in Agriculture

Professional working experience in (I)NGO setting

Experience working with community-driven development and participatory methodologies

Experience representing project to partners and donors

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English, spoken Krio and/or Mende

Proficiency in German (as an advantage)

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e., MS Office, Excel and Word).

Excellent knowledge of modern communication technology (i.e. e-mail, Skype, Chat).

Core Competencies

Team leading skills.

(Foster a collaborative environment, staff integration, team building and staff development /capacity building)

(make decisions aimed at improving processes and performance)

Analytical thinking.

(identify key issues and patterns in complex situations, plan independently)

High adaptation to challenges.

(adapt to situations, consolidate different views and adjust approaches)

Diplomatic and positive approach.

(understand other people and display cross-cultural sensitivity)

Can align with organisational standards.

(show integrity and act in compliance with organisational needs, and priorities)

Contact

Please send your Application online (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Please follow the above instructions. No hard copies!

Closing Date

7th December 2021

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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, support!

Please see link for exciting information on: UNICEF SL Female Staff Benefits

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Telecommunications Assistant, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The 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.

Key Functions/accountabilities

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items, and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and may include assisting with basic visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.
• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels and car washing.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

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

• Secondary Education; a valid driver’s license (preferably classes A and B) and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Good knowledge of the city, local roads and conditions where the office is located.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
• Fluency in written and verbal English language.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The core competencies required for this are…

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

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

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

Remarks

To be considered, candidates have to hold FT/continuing & permanent contracts. Reassignment benefit does not apply.

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Job Purpose:

To drive the vehicle in a safe manner, ensuring the safety at all times of passengers, the vehicle and loads for SLaDA programmes assuring efficient utilization of human, material and financial resources in consistency with SLaDA’s procedures and policies.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

To drive in a safe manner complying with all SLaDA regulations and obeying all local Road Traffic Acts.
Carry out daily and weekly checks on assigned vehicle.
Always check the vehicle movement board to know Programme assigned to before any journey commences and clean the board on arrival back at base.
Keep assigned vehicles free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean. Employee must ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
Be willing and able to work on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Accurately complete the Vehicle Log Book and have it signed for each journey.
Record the number of kilometers covered, and also fuel consumption.
Report any damage, mechanical faults or mishaps that occur to the vehicle.
Ensure that passengers are driven to and from their destination in a safe manner.
Comply fully with SLaDA procedures on the reporting of accidents involving SLaDA vehicles.
Be responsible for the supervision and/or loading of all cargo; ensuring that loads are secure, transported safely and DO NOT exceed the load capacity.
Ensure that the vehicle is parked safely at all times, especially on overnight and day time assignments. Stay with vehicle when parked outside SLaDA office at meetings or in the field.
Ensure that the vehicle is always parked at a SLaDA compound or approved alternative
Others:
Be aware of, understand and comply with all of SLaDA’s policies and procedures (finance, logistics, HR, security management etc.).
Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
Actively participate in any emergence Sales activities if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country Director or the line manager.

Person specification:

Essential
Updated Sierra Leone drivers licence (Category B).
Must know how to write and speak English Language.
Must have good eye sight and physically fit.

Desirable
At least three (2) years of NGO experience.

 

All application should be sent to the address below:

admin@slada-sl.com or

11 Old Railway Line Tengbeh Town.

Deadline: 16th September, 2021.

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Abt Associates is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Office Assistant / Warehouse Manager
2.) Finance Assistant
3.) Entomology / Insectary Field Technician
4.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Office Assistant / Warehouse Manager

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Location: Waterloo

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Country Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for inventory management, and assuring that commodities used in IRS campaigns are secure and safely stored at the project’s main warehouse. This position will help arrange for the logistics of delivering of all IRS commodities to IRS campaign camp sites in various locations, and assuring accurate inventory counts for all IRS commodities being used during the IRS campaign. The Warehouse Manager will be expected to liaise regularly with the store keepers at each IRS operation site to assure all needed IRS campaign commodities are in-stock, and collections of IRS campaign wastes are on-going and transported back to the central warehouse.

Key Roles and Responsibilitie s

• • Receipt and quality control of delivered goods to project warehouse.
  • Processing appropriate supply chain documentation and updating stock cards to assure an accurate count of IRS commodities at the central warehouse.
  • Managing the project’s inventory control system during the IRS campaign, including storage, quality control, inventory record-keeping, and inventory reporting.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodities to all IRS campaign camp sites, to assure they have the necessary equipment to complete IRS.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise store keepers and operation site store rooms.
  • Assuring accurate and exact knowledge of IRS commodities at the central warehouse, and at each camp site store room at any given time.
  • Ensuring that at the end of the IRS campaign, the personal protective equipments (PPEs) and commodities are retrieved from the districts and are accurately recorded in the stock register.
  • In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Officer:
    • Ensuring that all health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations.
    • Ensuring the clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.
    • Complete on timely manner with high accuracy any others actvities assigned by the Operation manager or Chief of Party.

Preferred Qualifications

• • • High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Administration, or other relevant field with at least 2 years’ relevant experience (desireable).
    • Significant experience in supply chain management and the storage of health commodities.
    • Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
    • Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
    • Experience with international donor projects preferred.
    • English language fluency.

Minimum Qualifications

• • • (1) year of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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2.) Finance Assistant

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 26 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Country Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Assistant records project financial transactions, posts to appropriate projects and tasks, prepares periodic financial statements and reports, and keeps the records of the accounts books up to date.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance & Administration Manager to establish and implement proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls following the financial procedures manual of the company.
• Prepares payroll for seasonal staff and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.).
• Checks petty cash payments and periodically reconciles petty cash balances for the main office and field offices.
• Prepare financial documents for mobile payment.
• Ensure that the phone number is registered on the mobile payment service provider system.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of payment document for mobile payment.
• Scan financial documents for the ROV (vouchers, contracts, timesheets, proves of payments etc.…).
• Ensures that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is conducted.
• Organize the financial document filing system from the field offices.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, or another relevant field.
• At least four (4) years of professional relevant experience.
• Experience working at international development programs, with experience at USAID-funded programs highly desirable.
• Experience in payroll management, petty cash management, financial reporting, and budget tracking.
• Experience in inventory management is desirable.
• A self-starter that is able to perform under pressure is preferred.
• A strong command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Quicken, Access, etc.
• English language capability.

Minimum Qualifications

• (4+) years of experience and bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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3.) Entomology / Insectary Field Technician

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Job Summary

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries and Cambodia and Colombia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Under the supervision of the Entomology Field Coordinator, the Entomology/Insectary Field Technician will assist in timely and high-quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Field Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.

Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Support implementation of the following set of entomological field activities:

• Establishment of sentinel sites
• Monitor vector behavior on monthly basis in the targeted sentinel districts using World Health Organization (WHO) standard mosquito sampling methods
• Participate in other field activities as required
• Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities
• Conduct the morphological identification of the mosquitoes collected and label them properly
• Conduct ovary dissection on the unfed malaria vectors
• Make proper and timely recording on the data collection forms and data entry
• Conduct larvae collections
• Assist in monitoring vector susceptibility tests of currently used and candidate insecticides on an annual basis
• Follow standardized protocols for rearing of mosquito colonies
• Assist with daily care of the mosquito colony maintained in the insectary
• Ensure that required supplies and equipment are in stock and organized
• Maintain the cleanliness in the insectary, laboratory and all supported areas
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the insectary storage areas
• Follow all insectary practices in compliance with health and safety directives
• Assist in rearing of animals for mosquitoes blood feeding
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities
• Support Entomology Field Coordinator, when required, in managing the laboratory activities and insectary operations
• Assist with any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s Degree (required), in bio-chemistry, laboratory, veterinary or other related health field
• At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work
• Knowledge in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel)
• Knowledge of English
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing is an added advantage
• At least 4 years relevant experience

Minimum Qualifications

• ( 4+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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

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4.) Driver

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Project. The project will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries, Cambodia, and Colombia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

In Sierra Leone, under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager the Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the VectorLink Sierra Leone Project. This position is based in Freetown with frequent travel to other provinces.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws
• Responsible for maintenance of project vehicle, keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel and other parts of the vehicle prior to driving
• Perform project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from district office, general office purchasing
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable
• Valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License
• At least one year prior experience in commercial driving
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable
• The ability to communicate in basic English is desirable

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 Year of experience

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

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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GLOBAL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS is looking to recruit professional TRAILER DRIVERS able to work full-time.

Interested candidates will be considered qualified if; they prove they can drive the trucks.

When called for interviews, candidates will be required to produce a valid driver’s license and other necessary documents.

 

Candidates must be ready to;

• Work as part of a structured fleet.

• Drive within and out of the country.

• Work fulltime and wear a uniform always.

• Be responsible and professional especially when handling cargo and the trucks.

 

If you or someone you know are interested, please send copies of driver’s license & CV to

GLSBUILDS@GMAIL.COM

 

Deadline: 4th Sept. 2021.

Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.

Job Description

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€”as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Project. The project will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries, Cambodia, and Colombia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

In Sierra Leone, under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager the Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the VectorLink Sierra Leone Project. This position is based in Freetown with frequent travel to other provinces.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws
• Responsible for maintenance of project vehicle, keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel and other parts of the vehicle prior to driving
• Perform project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from district office, general office purchasing
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable
• Valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License
• At least one year prior experience in commercial driving
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable
• The ability to communicate in basic English is desirable

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 Year of experience

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

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.