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Background

BBC Media Action is leading an international consortium to support media sustainability and media reform in three countries, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.  It is called the Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development Programme and is funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

 

PRIMED brings together fresh, innovative approaches and, crucially, different combinations of approaches towards achieving its impact of healthier information ecosystems where a steady flow of trusted public interest media content is more freely and widely available in the three PRIMED countries. The Programme seeks to build the resilience of media to political and economic pressures which are undermining media viability and freedom in the three countries.  The countries represent different market sizes and face varying degrees of challenges around media restrictions and political will.

 

Requirements

PRIMED project will be working with a number of community radio stations during the implementation of the 3 years project to develop their capacity in term of both; public interest media production and business sustainability. As part of this it is imperative for these radio stations to develop business plans that will help them have an independent funding sources which cannot not only sustain them but ensure their independence.

 

Through the BUSINESS MENTOR, PRIMED intends to achieve the following: –

For two community radio stations we are wishing to conduct an in-depth SWOT analysis of current and future financial sustainability, and from this develop a business plan, revenue generation pipeline and training plan.

 

Stage 1: SWOT Analysis Conducted

To provide a baseline, and understand the internal current financial, operational, and managerial capacity of the station as well as external opportunities and threats to their sustainability, we wish to commission a detailed SWOT analysis. This should include but not be limited to:

• In-person visit to the station to meet with management and key internal stakeholders

• Assessment of financial and operational policies and practices

• Assessment of financial accounts and planning

• Assessment of current business plan and income pipeline

• Assessment of offering, including capability statement / proposal documents.

• Market assessment, including analysis of any available audience data.

• Potential funding mapping, including a list of external sources of revenue and funding.

The output of stage 1 will be a written baseline report including an assessment of each area – identifying strength, weakness, opportunities and threats – and recommendations for further capacity and process strengthening.

Dates: Baseline completed by end of September 2021

Stage 2: Development of Business Plan, Revenue Generation Pipeline and Training Plan

With the base line established, the mentor will work with each station to develop and deliver capacity strengthening and own their various business and revenue generation plans. This should include but not be limited to:

• Hold a workshop with each station Senior Management Team to discuss findings from the baseline and agree on a scope of work. This will include the agreement of targets (e.g. funding / proposals / cost efficiencies)

• Work with management to develop and roll out a business development plans and help in its ownership and implementation of those business plans.

• Develop capacity building training for staff in the areas of proposal writing and revenue generation.

• Provide ongoing support as identified in stage 1 (est. 14 days per station)

Output for stage 2 will be in the form of business plan and revenue models developed and shared with prospective donors, project proposals written, and staff capacitated to manage budgets.

Person specification

The prospective consultant should be an experienced Business Mentor that has wealth of knowledge in business development in the media sector in Sierra Leone and understands the media marketplace and its dynamics.

 

Application process 

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a supporting letter to:

recruitment@sl.bbcmediaaction.org

or to the BBC Media Action office at 41i Derek Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is on the 23 July 2021.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation/Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time (fixed Term)

ChildFund Work Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Div/Dept: Global Operations

ChildFund Department: Country Management

Location: Country Office

Reporting Relationship:  Country Office Program and Sponsorship Director/Manager

 

SUMMARY

The M&E/KML Specialist assures the quality of M&E and KML practices in accordance with industry standards and in accordance with ChildFund global systems and processes. He/she also supports global program strategic initiatives when needed. The Specialist will provide technical guidance and support in the process of continuous design, management and improvement of M&E/KML practices, processes and systems. The specialist will provide data processing and analysis support and formulate conclusions and recommendations for decision-making. He/she supports   the design of MEL frameworks for CO projects and program models and contributes to grant acquisition efforts through the development of M&E frameworks and plans for grants.

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.  Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.

 

1. Providing Leadership and Direction: Overseeing development and implementation of performance monitoring plans for the CO’s program portfolio; developing and overseeing data flow pattern and ensuring timely data collection and reporting; coordinating and overseeing research, data collection, reviews, assessments and documentation efforts; ensuring data quality and putting in place routine data verification mechanisms; tracking budgets against activities; coordinating M&E capacity building efforts as well as ensuring data protection and confidentiality.

 

2. Executing Monitoring and Evaluation policies and strategies – Participating in and contributing to the finalization of M&E frameworks; developing M&E tools – including M&E plans, data collection and analysis tools; providing technical support aimed at strengthening M&E systems and undertaking on-site support; conducting partner assessments in relations to M&E andleading improvements in partner M&E practices;  preparing quarterly and annual programmatic reports in addition to facilitating program reviews.

 

3. Managing Monitoring and Evaluation Processes – Ensuring project monitoring mechanisms comply with grants and project agreements; ensuring quality of existing data, sources and methods of data collection; routinely reviewing management information systems; preparing Programs/project Reviews, Surveys and Evaluation Terms of Reference (ToRs) as well as being the main point of contact for MEL related consultancies; Ensuring Evaluation and Review recommendations are understood and implemented.

 

4. Establishing Performance Measures –  Developing project and program performance monitoring plans, indicators and tools; collecting, validating and analyzing program and project performance information; designing, planning and providing oversight to evaluations, research and assessments;  develop and implement dissemination strategies for evaluations, case studies and other knowledge products; Streamlining processes and ensuring increased efficiency in gathering and using performance information; providing M&E/KLM guidance to technical teams.

 

5. Knowledge Management and Learning: Ensure established KML practices, processes and tools are followed to facilitate collaboration and learning. Support the development of a culture that leverages and improves KML. Facilitate collaboration within and across COs, documentation, learning and sharing and promoting further standardization on how we work. Provide input to the global KML lead in the establishment of KM objectives, strategy, measures of success and accountability in support of ChildFund’s global strategy, as well as an implementation roadmap, for key KM processes (e.g. Identify, Create, Store, Share, and Use knowledge). Support global KML lead in the development, implementation and maintenance of a global information architecture (e.g. how information is presented, navigation, search, engagement with platforms) including a global taxonomy to structure global metadata. Participate in / support the global KML lead in the development, maintenance and tracking of KML governance standards across the organization, including a shared language, protocols; effective, accessible and updated information management systems; and policies and procedures to support/drive desired KML behaviors.

 

6. Child Safeguarding: Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of seven years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation

• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, operations research, management of information systems, data quality assessment and data analysis as well as presentation.

• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills.

• Strong technical skills including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, e.g. SPSS, Epi-info, Stata, MS Access. Advanced Excel skills.

• Expertise in research to practice – identifying and adapting best practices.

• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills.

• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity of staff and partners.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

 

Preferred

• Experience with and responsibility for knowledge management and learning systems and processes.

• English proficiency

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred in community development/social science discipline or other relevant area. Equivalent relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.

 

Support

The Child Protection Specialist can draw on the support of global team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. Preferably these global team members provide input into recruitment, performance planning and evaluation. The primary global team members for this position will be:

• Program and Partnership: Country MEL Advisor; Sr. MEL Advisor

• Strategy: KML Lead

 

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

 

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

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Afriqia HR Solutions is recruiting to fill the positions below.

1.) Junior Consultant – Training and Projects
2.) Junior Consultant – Talent Acquisition

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Junior Consultant – Training and Projects

 

At Afriqia HR Solutions we are seeking a new member of our team.

Our focus is on potential and growth. If you feel you are ready for a new challenge and want to be part  of an organization focused on quality, human capacity development and organizational development  we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

⮚ Delivering Trainings.

⮚ Conducting Skills Gap Analyses.

⮚ Mapping out annual training plans.

⮚ Preparing training material.

Candidate will also support our lead consultants with HR/Recruitment Projects and will support in the  following:

⮚ Advising clients on HR policies.

⮚ Serving as internal consultants to clients.

⮚ Developing and revising HR policies.

⮚ Preparing and maintaining reports.

⮚ Conducting audits of HR activities.

What we offer:

⮚ Flexible working schedules.

⮚ Inclusive and transparent workplace culture.

⮚ Access to learning and development.

Ideal candidate:

⮚ 3-5 years training experience in developing/ delivering training.

⮚ 1-3 years’ experience in HR.

⮚ Experience in the planning and logistics of training delivery.

⮚ Experience of preparing educational material and conducting needs, pre and post training  assessments.

⮚ Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.

⮚ Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills.

⮚ Organisational and time management abilities.

⮚ Excellent writing skills.

⮚ Fluency in French and/or Arabic is an asset.

For further information and/or to apply contact us on:

info@afriqia-solutions.com.

For applications a CV  and a cover letter must be provided Not later than 19/07/2021

 

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2.) Junior Consultant – Talent Acquisition

 

At Afriqia HR Solutions we are seeking a new member of our team.

Our focus is on potential and growth. If you feel you are ready for a new challenge and want to be part  of an organization focused on quality, human capacity development and organizational development we  would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

⮚ Support in the delivery of all recruitment projects.

⮚ Manage Candidate Liaison.

⮚ Monitor and Devise Interview Schedules.

⮚ Liaise with clients around recommendations and interviews.

⮚ Create JDs/ manage recruitment advertising/ monitor and respond to queries. ⮚ Document interviews- question design/ interview notes/ candidate and recruitment reports. ⮚ Support in post selection verification- reference checks, certificates, etc.

Candidate will also support our lead consultants with HR/Recruitment Projects and will support in the  following:

⮚ Advising clients on HR policies.

⮚ Serving as internal consultants to clients.

⮚ Developing and revising HR policies.

⮚ Preparing and maintaining reports.

⮚ Conducting audits of HR activities.

What we offer:

⮚ Flexible working schedules.

⮚ Inclusive and transparent workplace culture.

⮚ Access to learning and development.

⮚ Fluency in French and/or Arabic is an asset.

Ideal candidate:

⮚ 5 years HR experience in a senior position.

⮚ 1-3 years’ experience in HR Strategy Development.

⮚ 2 years’ experience in a focused recruitment role.

⮚ Understanding of Change Management.

⮚ Organisational and time management abilities.

⮚ Excellent writing skills.

⮚ Fluency in French and/or Arabic is an asset.

For further information and/or to apply contact us on:

info@afriqia-solutions.com.

For applications a CV  and a cover letter must be provided Not later than 19/07/2021

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Job Identification : 100360

Job Category : Program Delivery

Locations : Abt Associates, Freetown, SL

Apply Before : 08/31/2021, 08:12 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager focuses on surveillance and information management, monitoring programmatic IRS delivery, and evaluating associated epidemiological, entomological, and environmental impact in targeted communities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• • Lead the needs assessments and baseline surveys/data collection process prior to IRS campaigns.
  • Roll-out the new DHIS2 platform, in conjunction with the Database Manager, for use on the VectorLink project for IRS data collection, management and analytics.
  • Lead establishment of routine M&E systems to support tracking of IRS program activities, progress, and performance.
  • Lead the analysis and presentation of VectorLink program data.
  • Improve programmatic monitoring efforts through managing the data collection of routine spray activities from district-based spray teams and reporting the data for internal and client use.
  • Prepare and ensure timely submission of weekly progress reports and client deliverables.
  • Supervise/mentor the Database Manager and seasonal M&E Assistants hired on the project.
  • Work closely with the Operations Team and District Supervisors to provide routine feedback during the campaign to help increase data-driven decisions.
  • Design, review and test M&E tools for reporting formats and data collection. These can include mobile-based tools, digitally-enumerated satellite images or atlases, and other innovations to data collection, data quality, data entry, and data reporting.
  • Ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained with the national and district IRS staff through focused trainings for continued maintenance of the established M&E tracking systems. This includes training temporary field VC staff on appropriate methods of data collection, entry, reporting, and quality.
  • Track and report data on all project indicators to the Abt Home Office, local clients and PMI/Washington. This includes regular updating of the project’s official Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
  • Prepare monitoring and evaluation plans, including defining program indicators and sources of data, as well as annual reports and other project documents.
  • Conduct periodic internal Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and prepare the project for possible external DQAs Audits to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness of all performance data, identifying gaps and suggesting corrective actions on time.
  • The position requires frequent travel to VC implementing districts and field sites for routine monitoring, program supervision, and support and frequent communication with site and home office staff to report on VC campaign progress.

Preferred Qualification

• BS or Masters Degree (preferred) in a relevant health sector field, such as Environmental Health, Public Health, Community Health, Health Information Systems, or Health Economics.
• At least (8) years of relevant experience with BS or (6) years with a Masters in program monitoring and evaluation and in research, with previous IRS or other malaria program experience desirable.
• Experience in MS Access, GIS applications;, GPS measurement data collection, the DHIS2 platform, and/or Tableau desirable.
• Experience with mobile platforms (ODK, CommCare, KoboCollect, EpiInfo, Fulcrum, etc.), mobile data collection, and/or GIS satellite imagery are highly desirable.
• Experience and familiarity with PMI program monitoring and evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing.English language fluency.

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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Work Area: Freetown

Employer: British International School Sierra Leone.

Reporting to: Head/Principal

Application Deadline: 8th July 2021

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Open to all nationalities.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to:

info@afriqia-solutions.com

with “Academic Supervisor” in Subject Line.

 

Key Purpose

Responsible for the overseeing of the School’s Academic Development leading and managing the academic life of the school as well as playing a crucial role in the whole-school strategy and development through Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons; will be required to demonstrate teaching skills, be a role model to other staff, and an active member of the school system.

 

Duties

• • • To fully participate in the life of the British International School and Montessori Education.

    • Contribute to the work of the Senior Leadership Team including the production of whole school development plans.

    • Attend and present at SLT or Governors’ meetings as required.

    • Develop partnerships and links, for the benefit of the school, with other educational organisations, including state and senior schools.

    • Manage a discretionary budget.

    • To be well informed about current educational matters.

    • Maintain Healthy school status.

    • Lead and manage subject coordinators and teachers; to encourage, support and challenge them to maintain and raise the already high academic standards.

    • Chair fortnightly curriculum meetings.

    • Lead the INSET programme.

    • Co-ordinate, monitor and support the continuous professional development of teaching staff and assistants.

    • Attend relevant training courses in consultation with and at the request of the School Head.

    • Observe the teaching of all teaching staff, including assisting the School Head within the school appraisal scheme.

  
  
  
   

  • Assist the School in the process of recruitment and induction.

  • Provide guidance to and support of staff through mentoring and coaching.

  • Ensure Council of British International Schools (COBIS) regulations are implemented and support inspection requirements.

  • Ensure that the School complies with all School policies and procedures.

  • Develop and implement the educational philosophy of the school to promote a culture of best practice.

  • Advise the School Head, SLT and Governors on all academic matters.

  • Keep the School Head, and all staff, abreast of developments in education and promote individual subject initiatives where appropriate.

  • Administer all pupil assessment and monitoring, including underlying ability tests and screening tests.

  • Manage the School’s curriculum plan.

  • Be responsible for curriculum aspects of the school web site, intranet, and publications.

  • Track, record and interpret pupil’s data.

  • Have overall responsibility for all aspects of teaching, learning, and reporting within the school including policies and documentation.

  • Oversee the work of the Learning Support Department and liaise with the Learning Support Team over provision for SEND and Gifted and Talented pupils.

  • Liaise closely with the Early Years Team, and subject co-ordinators.

  • Liaise with Form Tutors, subject teacher when necessary and parents to monitor the progress of all pupils within the school and to deal with any concerns.

  • Oversee arrangements for pupil grouping throughout the School.

  • Lead lesson observations and work scrutiny.

  • Oversee the long term, medium term, and weekly planning across the curriculum.

  • Have a full working knowledge of the timetable and recommended School requirements.

  • Organise all school assessments and examinations, both internal and external, including the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, Lower Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE.

  • Oversee arrangements for senior school examinations.

  • Organize the pupils for senior school pre-tests.

  • Develop partnerships within the community.

  • Coordinate and organise activities that provide public benefit.

  • Plan and construct the School activities programme Teach a reduced timetable (approximately 50%) at KS2 when needed.

  • Plan lessons that reflect the programme of study and schemes of work, with clear aims and outcomes and differentiation to enable all pupils to make progress in line with their potential.

  • Assess record and report on pupils’ attainment and progress at frequent intervals according to the subject policies.

  • Use the information from above to plan lessons.

  • Mark work frequently and instructively according to policies.

  • Maintain a safe, attractive, and stimulating learning environment for pupils that celebrates their work and achievement.

  • Liaise closely with Department Heads, SENCO, and class / subject teachers on any issues concerning pupils.

  
  
  
   

  Education and Experience

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 7 years prior teaching experience and managing academic activities.

  • Must have strong experience understanding of Early Years, Key Stages one, two and three academic expectations.

  • IT literate including fluency with Excel.

  Qualities and Skills

  • Excellent forward planning, organisation and time management.

  • Ability to execute development plans and change initiatives.

  • Ability to be innovative in teaching methods.

  • Ability to motivate children and adults.

  • Must be energetic, well organized, good at multi-tasking and work well under pressure.

  • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

  • Must have emotional resilience when required to respond to challenging situations.

  • Must possess positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.

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

1.) Education Project Coordinator
2.) Life and Business Skills Officer
3.) Senior EAP Program Manager

 

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Education Project Coordinator

 

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people 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. In addition, the IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world.

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

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator, the Education Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of all education and girls’ empowerment programs in the core IRC districts of Kono, Kenema, and Bo and other districts as requested. S/he will be based in Kenema to ensure that the EAGER project team implements timely and high-quality education activities within the areas of operations. Moreover, the Education Project Coordinator will also support the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator in high-level meetings and management of education programs at the district level, including budget reviews and proposal development.

Presently, the Education Project Coordinator will supervise three District Supervisors and one M&E manager. This structure could change as future programs are added to the profile. This position is expected to support and encourage teamwork, create a collaborative working environment, and enable the field team to be proactive and solution oriented with the aim of delivering high quality education and girls empowerment programming.

Major Responsibilities

Technical

· Manage all the IRC activities under the EAGER project in accordance with IRC polices under the guidance of the coordinator.

· Develop and monitor clear work plans for education activities in coordination with district supervisors and M&E manager and staff in the field.

· Develop actionable work plans to ensure the timely implementation of project activities in collaboration with the district supervisors, officers and field team.

· Provide technical leadership in development and ongoing monitoring of the District Annual Work plans

· Provide oversight and guidance to the District Supervisors to support planning and management of districts specific implementation plans and ensure learning and collaboration of best practices.

· Conduct regular field visits to the districts to ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes.

· Compile and develop monthly and weekly plans and any other reports according to donors’ requirements.

· Communicate with the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator and CCU team on a regular basis to ensure.

· Build the capacity of education staff through daily mentoring, guidance, and trainings.

• Contribute to the development of robust data collection systems to ensure that the education program is data-driven and that programmatic decisions are grounded in evidence.

· Work with the Education Coordinator, M&E, and CCU team to ensure that key project indicators are tracked, and key project data is regularly analysed to inform decision making, and program adaptation.

· Ensure that key project management tools are updated and regularly used.

· Assist the Education and Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator in ensuring program quality, technical leadership and effective coordination of the education projects

Budget Oversight

· In collaboration with the supervisor, review Budget vs. Actual expenditures on a monthly basis, providing relevant feedback to the finance department and adjusting activities as required.

· Budget holder for identified district and national level budget lines.

· Ensure that the district resources are used effectively and transparently.

· Review Budget-vs-Actual, and spending plans and ensure timely adjustments are made to ensure alignment with donor requirement.

· Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries.

Staff Management

· Direct supervision of the District Field Supervisors (

• and M&E manager (
• in accordance with IRC HR policies
• Actively build the capacity of education program staff, ensuring each staff member has a specific capacity development plan, receives opportunities for training, mentoring and on-the-job learning opportunities.

· Supervise the overall process of hiring new incentive workers and staff, following IRC policies.

· Support the recruitment and induction of any new education staff member.

· Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance.

Representation and Advocacy

· Participate in key internal and external meetings: coordination and managers’ meetings, BvA meetings, Education Cluster, donor meetings at district level.

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including government actors, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.

· Analyse and present data in creative new ways to IRC program staff to influence internal discussions and prioritization of education and girl’s empowerment activities, strategy implementation, and decision making.

· Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualificaiton

• Undergraduate degree in education or relevant fields

• Minimum seven years’ relevant field experience in leading/managing education program and girl’s empowerment programming
• Demonstrate strong training and workshop facilitation skills and experience.

· Demonstrated ability in mentoring and leading a team.

· Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to analyse data for decision making.

Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors

· Fluency in English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.

· Strong facilitation and training skills.

· Excellent coordination and collaboration skills with local communities, local and national government, civil society, and other NGOs.

• Ability and willingness for frequent and regular travel to field sites.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to build trust and working relationship with local school communities.
• Positive and solution focused attitude to work.
• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Education and girls’ empowerment coordinator

Position directly supervises: Education and M&E Officer

Indirect Reporting: CCU team lead and CCU education specialist

Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Other IRC Departments in Freetown and field offices (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, M&E, etc.) and other IRC sector team members (Health, Women empowerment, safeguarding and M&E teams)

External: local authorities, community members, INGOs and other local actors working in education, child protection and any other relevant sector

How to Apply

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2.) Life and Business Skills Officer

 

Job Description

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 does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, a Field Office in Kono and Satellite Offices in Kailahun and Bo.

SCOPE OF WORK

Building on this work over the years, the IRC in Sierra Leone has developed a new program framework, strategy and vision for 2016 – 2020. The country program has committed to ensuring that children, both in and out of school, have appropriate literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and will work towards the reduction and elimination of barriers to ensure that girls are equally skilled and safe as boys. In line with this commitment, and in partnership with Concern International, Restless Development and BBC Media Action, the IRC will implement the four-year Leave No Girl Behind (LNGB) Program which targets 32,500 out-of-school girls (aged 13-1

• and aims to ensure they have significantly improved learning outcomes and transition to education, training or employment. Upon completion of the learning program, girls will receive one-on-one mentorship to develop their individual transition plans.

Job Overview/Summary

The LNGB Life and Business Skills (LBS) Officer will work under the supervision of the LNGB District supervisor. S/he will be mainly responsible for coordinating, facilitating and monitoring implementation of the Life and Business Skills curriculum within the Program through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities. S/he will provide practical and emotional support to young girls and teach them the skills they need to enable them to live a successful independent life. S/he will work in partnership with young girls, their families and peers, to identify suitable individual transition plans.

This position is contingent on funding.

Specific Responsibilities

Technical responsibilities, planning and management

· With oversight from the Senior LNGB Program Manager and support from the M&E Manager, work closely with the District Supervisor, the M&E officer and the Local Councils to carry out a needs assessment in targeted communities that will inform the LSB skills curriculum and classes planning process, identify risk and protective factors to inform and produce risk assessments and contingency plans, as needed; this includes participating in and supporting a market analysis to identify available opportunities in the targeted communities;

· Work closely with the District Supervisor, the BLN officers and Local Councils to better understand the local communities and governing bodies, as well as identify any other key stakeholders at local level that would have leverage on the development of the implementation of LSB activities;

· Participate in beneficiaries mapping in the targeted communities to ensure participation of young girls and their families. This includes ensure that the most marginalized girls are adequately identified and outreached in line with beneficiaries’ selection criteria, and receive support from the Program enrolling and remaining in the LBS course;

· Work closely with Local Councils to review and activate the LBS curriculum and implement LBS classes in Program-identified safe spaces;

· Ensure the LBS course is delivered on time, in accordance with the LBS curriculum, schedule, tools and approaches approved by the Program, respecting quality standards and principles of equity and inclusion;

· Ensure that the one-on-one mentoring is delivered to adolescents girls upon completion of the LBS course and that each girl receive adequate and holistic support to identify transition goals and develop individual business plans;

· Ensure that competitive start-up/growth grants are provided to young girls graduating from the LBS course and that these grants are utilized in accordance with the individual self-identified pathway for each girl, based on the results of the local market analysis;

· Under the supervision of the District Supervisor, work with the M&E officer and BLN officers to support identifying safe spaces for young girls receiving LBS courses. This includes ensuring that the spaces are girl-friendly, protective and conducive to effective learning;

· Ensure that all safe spaces identified and/or established by the Program to host the LBS course have the approved teaching and learning materials and other relevant tools/equipment;

· Identify, resource, train and coach LSB mentors. This includes working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify female leaders and positive role models, train them on the LBS curriculum and coach them to support and guide adolescent girls throughout the process of determining their transition goals;

· Ensure that LBS mentors master the use of LBS materials and provide feedback and capacity building when weakness are identified. This includes ensuring that mentors have a clear scheme of work, prepare lesson plans using agreed standard formats and methodologies;

· Monitor the individual workplans/schedule of LBS mentors and assist them to create a professional community/network of practice in which they can share experiences and learn from each other;

· Ensure that instructional materials are effectively used by young girls and safely kept by the custodians of the safe spaces;

· Closely work with LBS mentors, young girls and the communities to develop individual self-identified transition pathway for each girl and support LBS mentors to provide regular follow-ups to ensure the implementation of the identified plans for each girl;

· Ensure that regular termly meetings with communities and young girls are held and that meetings have agenda, issues and action points, all of which are documented;

· Participate in community mobilization and sensitization activities in relation to Life and Business Skills topics in line with the approved curriculum;

· Ensure that cases or suspicions of violence and abuse against adolescent girls as well as any protection risks are reported through program-established and/or existing referral pathways and receive proper case management;

· Effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources allocated to the Program’s LBS component. This includes supporting the District Supervisor in providing the Senior LNGB Program Manager with all needed data and information to produce timely and quality monthly/quarterly spending and procurement plans;

· Submit weekly work plans to the District Supervisor, including needs for any logistics and procurement arrangement for the purpose of the implementation of LSB courses.

Monitoring

· With the support of the M&E officer, track and record young girls and LBS mentors attendance on a daily basis;

· Work closely with the local communities and LBS mentors to ensure that actions are taken against mentors and girls engaged in truancy;

· Conduct regular follow-up on LBS activities and give feedbacks to the District Supervisor. This includes working with M&E officer and Data clerk to monitor and track the attendance, retention and progress of young girls attending the LBS course;

· Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are available from activities records and other means of verification to document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT);

· Work closely with the local communities and LBS mentors to ensure that Child Safeguarding and Do Not Harm principles and requirements are respected rigorously throughout the Program implementation with regard to the delivery of the LBS curriculum.

Reporting

• Provide the District Supervisor with required inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level with regards to LBS activities;
• Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are timely submitted to the M&E Manager for reporting purposes;
• Prepare, produce and present LBS activity reports, with analyzes and summaries, to the District Supervisor;
• Contribute to capture data, pattern and trends from the field and relay feedback to the District Supervisor, that would inform documentation of lessons learned, best practices and success stories for sharing with the Senior Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

· At least a Professional Teaching/Training certificate/Diploma;

· A diploma in Social Work or relevant professional qualification;

· Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;

· Strong planning, analysis and writing skills;

· Strong experience working with youth, including adolescent girls, and local communities and Education and Social Welfare governing bodies;

· Knowledge in principles and practice of Education;

· Experience in training delivery and facilitation;

· Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;

· Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;

· Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;

· Willingness to travel frequently to field sites.

Preferred Qualities

· At least two years’ experience working in Life and/or Business Skills programs for youth/adults;

· Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.

· Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

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.

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3.) Senior EAP Program Manager

 

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC has worked in Sierra Leone since 1999. The IRC currently programs across three core sectors:

• Health
• Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and
• Education. The IRC is committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in the strengthening of the country. We seek to build upon our programming experience and introduce new programs that are adaptive, collaborative and evidence-driven, leading to a more educated, safe, healthy and empowered Sierra Leone.

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.”

SCOPE OF WORK

In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls make up 12% of the overall population and are one of the most vulnerable groups in society. According to the 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) report, 12.9% of women aged 20-24 years in Sierra Leone had married before the age of 15 years; 29.9% of women in the same age bracket had married before the age of 18 years; and 89.6% of women aged 15-49 years having undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Rainbo Initiative estimates that 90% of reported FGM cases were of girls between the ages of 11-16; and that girls in Koinadugu and Moyamba districts are more at risk, followed by those in Pujehun and Kambia districts.

Traditional expectations of adolescent girls also mean that they are afforded less opportunity than boys to develop their capacities and engage in personal and community development. Girls in Sierra Leone especially in the rural areas have a narrow range of life options and due to a higher rate of poverty in these areas have lower educational opportunities. These dynamics of low educational opportunities, traditional and social norms, and gender-based violence all contribute to preventing girls from reaching their full potential.

The Empowerment of Adolescents’ Project (EAP) will seek to address these problems through the implementation of gender-transformative interventions for adolescent girls and boys in safe spaces. Additionally, efforts will be made to promote a supportive and gender equal environment through raising awareness of gender inequalities and their negative consequences by engaging influencers to challenge existing social norms and traditions to protect girls from violence and harmful practices. In collaboration with two local partner organizations IRC will reach 12,000 girls and 6,000 boys per year in two districts in Sierra Leone.

Job Overview/Summary

The Senior EAP Program Manager will be working under the supervision of the Education Coordinator with technical support from the WGPE Coordinator. S/he will be mainly responsible for supporting the effective implementation of Program activities as per the EAP implementation plan, approach and strategy.

Areas of responsibilities

Program management

• Lead monthly planning in the two districts in accordance with the program workplan, as well as carry out any adjustment as required based on Program’s needs;
• Support the partner organization’s Program Managers, ensuring activity schedule, monitoring and spending is on track and aligned to the agreed program workplan;
• Regularly monitor Program progress against established Program targets in accordance with the Program workplan and logframe;
• Ensure monitoring through field visits, regular meetings and other appropriate instruments, identify existing challenges and potential risks, and relay feedback to the Education Coordinator; this includes ensuring that all information, data and other required inputs are provided timely for relaying to the relevant partners’ focal point
• Write quarterly and annual technical reports in compliance with the program timelines and donor requirements;
• Oversee procurement and operational processes as required based on Program implementation’s needs
• Supervise the M&E Manager to ensure quality data are generated and collected timely, meet quality standards and are properly stored and available for monitoring of Program progress and evaluation of Program impact, in line with the M&E framework;
• Support the M&E Manager to organize regular data review meetings involving partners’ technical leads.
• Contribute to draw evidence-based lessons learned from the field, identify success stories and best practices, and relay feedback to the Education Coordinator;
• Adapt existing girls and boys life skills curricula to the project requirements;
• Support the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes;
• Develop and Organize capacity development trainings for partners and their staff

Financial Management

• Ensure efficient regular management of the Program budget as well as close monitoring of spending, and relay prompt feedback on potential over/underspend to the Education Coordinator;
• In collaboration with the Finance unit, draft monthly expenditure forecasts/spending plan as well as quarterly expenditure forecasts in compliance with donor requirements; this includes ensuring that all required monthly expenditure forecasts/spending plans are timely available for transmission to the relevant partners’ focal point within the consortium coordination unit, as the Program timelines dictate;
• In conjunction with the Finance unit, support the production and review monthly management account and quarterly financial reports in compliance with donor requirements; this includes ensuring that all required financial reports are produced as per the Program reporting timeline for transmission to the relevant partners’ focal point within the consortium coordination unit, as the Program timelines dictate.

· Participate in Grants Opening, Monthly Review, and Grant Closing meetings.

· Review and raise appropriate Purchase Requests (PRs) with correct budget codes and in-line with the allocated budget for those activities.

Human Resources Management

• Ensure support and provide leadership of partner’s implementation teams assigned to the Program in the targeted Districts, ensuring weekly and monthly planning is timely performed and quality information needed for reporting and monitoring are available;
• Ensure field staff assigned to the Program abide by the IRC core values as well as Do Not Harm and Child Safeguarding principles and donor requirements;
• Perform periodic staff evaluations as required by the IRC internal policy.

Stakeholders Management

• Represent the Program with government partners and education and protection stakeholders at the district and national level as needed, to foster local ownership of Program approaches and effective participation in Program planning and implementation, in line with a community-based and human-rights based approach;
• Coordinate implementation between the Program field teams in the two targeted Districts, and develop and maintain synergies during Program implementation.

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Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Protection or related fields.
• 4 or more years of related work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and priorities work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Positive gender and child protection attitudes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

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Region: Grafton Village, Western Rural Area

Occupational Field: Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Qualification: Teachers Certificate, Higher Teachers Certificate, bachelor’s degree,  Diploma in Computer Studies or Information Technology

Required Language: Fluent in English

Required General Skills: Effective Teaching Skills

 Organizational Skills

 Communication Skills – must be fluent in English

 Interpersonal Skills

 Classroom Management Skills

 Committed Christian

Duty Station: Joshua International Campus, Grafton Village

Vacancies:  

• Teachers for Kindergarten to Class Two for Joshua International Primary School.

• Experienced Class Six teachers for Joshua International Primary School.

• Teachers in all subject areas for Joshua International Secondary School

Terms of employment: Initial contract is for one year, with a possible extension based on  performance. The post is a local position and only national candidates can apply.

Vacancies are  for the 2021/2022 school year.

All application letters must be sent to the Executive Director, Joshua International Ministries,  Inc. at the following email address:

joshuainternational@hotmail.com 

Please include a phone number where you can be reached. Your certificates should also be  included along with three referees.

Letters of application should not be sent to the school. All applicants must apply via email  online.

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Job no: 540888

Position type: Consultancy

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

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Consultancy

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, empowerment

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

How can you make a difference?

• • The proposed scope of work is a series of excel trainings, each offered for group of staff members at different levels – such as Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced stages.
  • The selected provider will work with UNICEF HR Unit, to plan and design tailored trainings based on common file types (e.g. workplans, pivotable, dashboards and budget analysis). The provider will deliver the trainings and collect evaluations/ feedback to guide planning for future sessions.
  • Sessions are expected to be approximately 1.5 hours in length, and overall training will be customized for at least three months with highly practical and hands-on schedules, and may include:
    • Basic excel (entering/editing data, formatting/modifying worksheets, functions, printing, etc.). This may draw on budget, supply tracking and workplan formats including charts and graphics.
    • Intermediate excel (managing workbooks and worksheets, outlining and subtotals, data structure & tables, auditing, etc.). This may draw on budget, workplan and donor reporting formats.
    • Advanced excel (pivot tables, etc.). This may draw on workplan and donor reporting formats (for advanced users who will use pivot in these file types).

• It is expected that multiple sessions will be provided across the above categories to ensure hands-on training. Sessions with Field Offices can be set up where there is demand and the office is able to organize in the conference room by Zoom (with projector to allow staff to use their own computers for practical examples).
• The training should be provided on the latest available version of excel (Microsoft Office 365) and should include content on the Excel App as well as Excel Online.

• The provider will be responsible to evaluate staff during training sessions and make recommendations for future trainings.

Please see attached detailed ToR Final ToR_Excel training- for VA.docx

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

• A relevant University degree.
• Successful candidate should be a certified Microsoft Trainer in Office Applications.
• Proven experience developing and delivering excel trainings from basic-to-advanced levels.
• Experience in delivering excel training remotely is preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in similar assignments.
• At least five years’ experience in similar assignments.
• Experience adapting trainings to fit for purpose.
• Proven experience delivering highly interactive and practical trainings with demonstrated learning results achieved.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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.

Consultants and Individual contractors are responsible for paying any taxes derived from the earnings received from UNICEF.

• Application to include financial proposal that will detail your daily/monthly rate (in SLL) to undertake the terms of reference.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Remarks:

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

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

Application close: Jun 22 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

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German Development Coperation (GIZ) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Advisor
2.) Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)
3.) Education Officer (EO)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Technical Advisor

 

FIELD OF ACTIVITY

The four member states of the Mano River Union (Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) are among the least developed countries in the world. Their political and socio-economic conditions are shaped largely by mineral and natural resources. In this context, it is promising that all four states have begun reforming their minerals sectors in recent years to encourage sustainable development. Although reforms have already been implemented, some of the key elements required to ensure that the extractives sector contributes to sustainable development are still lacking.

The objective of the “Regional Resource Governance in West Africa” program is that the extractive sector in the MRU countries is geared to a greater degree towards the principles of social, ecological and economic sustainability. The Program supports partners in their efforts to reduce their dependence on external assistance in the long-term and to mitigate risks arising from the mining sector. To this end, it applies a multi-stakeholder approach to cooperate with governments, civil society and the private sector at the regional, national and local level.

The four  substantive focus areas of the program are:

• Increasing government revenue.
• Strengthening public institutions to fulfil their oversight and compliance monitoring role.
• Strengthening both communities of mining areas and civil society CSOs, transparency and accountability
• Integrating the mining sector into the local and national economy.

A. Responsibilities

In this medium level position, the Technical Advisor will responsible for the following activities:

• Contribute to the strategic and technical development of selected activities in Sierra Leone in collaboration with the team or in consultation with the Project Manager
• The development and execution of plans/activities in collaboration with partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ program outlines and with a high level of autonomy
• Lead cooperation and networking with key partners from the government, civil society and the private sector in your areas of work and give innovative inputs
• Support results-based monitoring, knowledge management and financial management of consulting contracts and financing agreements with local partners in your areas of work
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise

B. Attribution 1. Professional Advisory Services

The Technical Advisor:

• Advises partner institutions: identification of needs, development of concepts and strategies, provides technical contributions
• Participates in the identification of needs in terms of external support and expertise
• Assists in the development and implementation of project plans and activities as well as workshops, seminars and other events in close consultation with partners
• Formulates terms of reference and manages the selection and supervision of third parties for the implementation of project activities, including the evaluation of the services provided
• Provides contributions to the preparation and implementation of the consultation process, project activities and work carried out in the areas of intervention
• Develops and organizes quality assurance measures and proposes necessary changes, improvements and initiatives
• Monitors the progress of the project, analyses report and documents concerning the progress of joint programs, identifies deficits and bottlenecks and recommends options to the Project Manager
• Is responsible for ensuring that services are in line with the needs of the partner(s)

2. Networking and cooperation

The Technical Advisor:

• Ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with internal and external communications and cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, nongovernmental agencies, government agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• Work on maintaining and establishing collaborations with public sector partners (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) at all levels of government as well as supporting the role of civil society to establish a multi-stakeholder approach to the project’s intervention
• Communicates local interests and efforts, and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

 

3.     Knowledge management

The Technical Advisor:

• Ensures effective knowledge management, including documentation and monitoring
• Develops strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• Writes reports, presentations and other documents
• Provide input for various project reports including annual reports, and contributes to reports required by the Project Manager and GIZ Country Office

4.     Management and coordination functions

The Technical Advisor:

• Assists in the planning or development of project concepts and strategies, and ensures their implementation
• Use the GIZ project management tool Capacity Works to manage his / her work packages
• Coordinates and prioritizes project activities in cooperation with partners and the Project Manager
• Ensures the management and monitoring of the budget for his/her work packages, in consultation with the person responsible for the contract and cooperation,  and the Project Manager

C.  Qualifications & Experience Qualifications

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in social sciences (political science, economics and/or law), natural science or other relevant fields ideally with a focus on development and/or extractive industries.

Professional experience

• At least five years of professional experience in a relevant position, preferably in government institutions, donor organizations, the private sector, local authorities or other relevant institutions
• Experience in supporting institutional/organizational development in the private and/or public sector and managing multi-stakeholder processes
• Experience in dealing with donor organizations and their administrative requirements
• Very good understanding of the mining sector in Sierra Leone and issues related to good governance in the extractive sector
• Good knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of regulating the mining sector
• Good knowledge of international standards of resource governance (EITI, Kimberley Process, Africa Mining Vision, Sustainable Development Goals, etc.) as well as national efforts to improve the management of the mining sector

Other knowledge and competences

• Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Proven track record in a technical position in local development and/or institutional development
• Proven advisory skills, including at senior management level in the public and private sector
• Proven analytical and networking skills
• Good knowledge of information and communication technologies and computer applications (MS Office, Internet)
• Excellent written and oral command of English. Knowledge of German or French would be an asset.

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

01/07/2021 – 31/12/2022, subject to three months’ probation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary according to GIZ’s national salary scheme with additional benefits. International working environment.

Submission Guideline:

Suitable applicants are requested to submit their complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) or by email to GIZ Recruitment Sierra Leone at :

recruitmentsl@giz.de

not later thanthe 28/05/2021 at 5.00 pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CONTACT

 

HR Officer GIZ Recruitment Sierra Leone:

recruitmentsl@giz.de

 

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2.) Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)

 

GIZ GmbH is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of the Government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Employment Promotion Programme (EPP). The overall objective is to create employment for the younger generation through business development in the agricultural and other sectors and to enhance the employability of young people in the but not limited to rural areas of Falaba, Kailahun, Kono and Koinadugu. Our approach is gender and inclusion oriented.

Currently GIZ GmbH has two open posts in Freetown:

„Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)” Band 5

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women with equal experience, comparable education and test scores.

As the position with technical management responsibility after a transition period, we only ask candidates to apply who meet, exceed, or come very close to the following requirements. Please read the job advertisement carefully. All applications must be written electronically and include a covering letter (1 page), a clearly chronologically structured CV (education first, then professional career starting with the last position), reference contacts and certificates. Non-compliance leads to exclusion from the application process.

 

Designation

Requirements (max scoring in brackets)

Senior Private Sector Officer (SPSO)

Willingness and ability to work in remote areas of Sierra Leone (exclusion criterium).
University degree in economics or closely related fields (exclusion criterium).
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field of private sector support (max. 20 points).
Comprehensive knowledge and very good practical applicability of modern electronic data processing (max. 15 points).
Experience in technical management of staff (max. 15 points).
Comprehensive knowledge of effective methods to advance entrepreneurs/enterprises through training and financial support (max. 15 points).
Experience in responsibly steering mid-size interventions of SME support (max 15 points).
Knowledge and practical experience of the SME Business & Coaching Loop approach of GIZ (max 10 points).
Deep understanding of the micro finance sector in Sierra Leone (max 10 points).
Proven committed and goal-oriented self-starter. (max. 10 points).
Good knowledge of designing and organising monitoring activities in the private sector (max 5 points).

Description / tasks

The staff member reports directly to the International Programme Coordinator. He/she will be solely responsible for the development and successful implementation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop (basic, advanced and for illiterate) and the Microfinance activities of the Private Sector Development (PSD) Department. He/she will be responsible to participate in planning and designing as part of the small PSD team and will be responsible for tracking activities and quality control. Some of the team members he/she will co-instruct are based in the implementation areas.

The duty station is Freetown.

Besides the central task of managing the implementation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop for over a thousand entrepreneurs in cooperation with MTI, SMEDA, SLCCIA and service providers, the organisation and control of the allocation and proper use of 1500 micro-grants and 1500 micro-loans is one of the main tasks. The target group consists primarily of rural small businesses with growth potentials operating under different difficulties in obtaining loans.

Special attention is given to the successful extension and adaptation of the SME Business & Coaching Loop concept for further target groups. Activities have already been launched in the direction of “training for advanced businesses” and for “entrepreneurs who cannot read and write”

 

It is intended to fill the position in tandem with experienced GIZ staff for a period of time in order to enable optimal familiarization and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

 

Expected starting date is the 01.08.2021. Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32 d Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) not later than the 31.05.2021 at 5.00 pm. Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope. Softcopy applications can be sent in pdf format .

Again, only complete applications (Meaningful cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview. Upfront inquiries can be made under 088386271 or 076290129. Interviewees should be prepared to be tested for writing and data processing skills (the tasks include the application of Excel formulas, structured writing with word and the creation of meaningful PowerPoint presentations).

 

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3.) Education Officer (EO)

 

GIZ GmbH is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of the Government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Employment Promotion Programme (EPP). The overall objective is to create employment for the younger generation through business development in the agricultural and other sectors and to enhance the employability of young people in the but not limited to rural areas of Falaba, Kailahun, Kono and Koinadugu. Our approach is gender and inclusion oriented.

Currently GIZ GmbH has opening in Freetown:

 “Education Officer (EO)”. Band  4

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women with equal experience, comparable education and test scores.

As this is a position with technical management responsibility after a transition period, we only ask candidates to apply who meet, exceed, or come very close to the following requirements. Please read the job advertisement carefully. All applications must be written electronically and include a covering letter (1 page), a clearly chronologically structured CV (education first, then professional career starting with the last position), reference contacts and certificates. Non-compliance leads to exclusion from the application process.

 

Designation

Requirements (max scoring in brackets)

Education Officer (EO)

Willingness and ability to work in remote areas of Sierra Leone (exclusion criterium).
University degree in social sciences, socio-economics, education or closely related fields (exclusion criterium).
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a non-teacher in the field of education (max. 20 points).
Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming (max. 20 points).
Good knowledge and practical applicability of modern electronic data processing (max. 20 points).
Good knowledge of effective methods for youth for rapid skills development and development of competency-based training (max. 10 points).
Experience in the development and successful implementation of educational interventions (max 10 points).
Proven committed and goal-oriented self-starter. (max. 5 points).
Experience in successfully including the private sector in the public education system. (max. 5 points).
Good knowledge of designing and organizing monitoring activities in the education sector (max 5 points).
Experience in technical management of staff (max. 5 points).

 

Description / tasks

The staff member reports directly to the international TVET advisor and is responsible for implementing the activities of the TVET department. He/she will participate in the planning and design as part of the team and will be responsible for the follow-up of activities and quality control. He will be part of the TVET technical team, which consists of about 10 people. Some of the team members are stationed in the implementation areas.

The duty station is Freetown.

In addition to the central task of implementing and monitoring large-scale training courses for young people in life skills (including VSLA), business skills and trade skills in collaboration with MTHE, NCTVA and NAYCOM, the tasks include organizing and controlling the construction and equipping of vocational schools.

Special attention is given to the successful and sustainable integration of the private sector into the country’s training landscape. A strong focus will be on cooperation with the agriculture, handicraft- sector, hospitality, tourism, trade and transport sectors, among others. One approach will be to bring training and apprentices into the companies (dual system) and to strengthen the quality of in-company training.

 

It is intended to fill the position in tandem with experienced GIZ staff for a period of time in order to enable optimal familiarization and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

 

Expected starting date is the 01.08.2021. Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32 d Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) not later than the 31.05.2021 at 5.00 pm. Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope. Softcopy applications can be sent in pdf format to.

Again, only complete applications (Meaningful cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview. Upfront inquiries can be made under 088386271 or 076290129. Interviewees should be prepared to be tested for writing and data processing skills (the tasks include the application of Excel formulas, structured writing with word and the creation of meaningful PowerPoint presentations).

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