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Job Title:  ICT TUTOR

Job Location: Kenema

Reporting to: Project Manager

Number of vacancies: Two (2)

BACKGROUND

SEND is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to creating a Sierra Leone where there is respect for human rights, accountable governance, food and nutrition security, and equal opportunities for men and women to thrive. We liaise with communities, traditional authorities, government institutions and foreign partners to combine resources that will develop innovative solutions to alleviate poverty and enhance quality self-reliance.  SEND Sierra Leone has adopted the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide national development planning and implementation. The pursuit of economic equality and social equity are mainstreamed in the SDGs. Our commitment to the government is to improve the delivery of social services, strengthen gender and social inclusion, and prioritise the education sector. SEND workers must adhere to the values, principles and procedures outlined in the HR Policy and the Financial Operating Manual of SEND for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, SEND enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Code of Conduct and Complaint and Response. Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field, focusing on supporting Gender Equality and Social Accountability through a strengthened civil society in 14 wards in Western Area Rural, Kambia and Bombali districts.

 

Main objective.   SEND Sierra Leone is implementing a year pilot project that aims to promote gender equality and empower girls in the science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) with a focus on practical Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills in Kenema by expanding access to technical skills, resources, and learning opportunities for girls in the district. Therefore, SEND Sierra Leone seeks competent individuals who will play a crucial role in helping students develop a strong foundation in basic computer programming, design, and robotics. As an ICT Tutor, you must create engaging learning experiences, impart essential knowledge, and foster a love for technology. The ideal candidates are not only proficient in these subjects but also possess the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and approachable manner. SEND offers a competitive salary package and benefits for the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role.   Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mainstreaming gender,  Safeguarding Programme  Participants-Children & Adults: SEND workers must adhere to the values, principles and procedures outlined in the HR Policy and the Financial Operating Manual of SEND for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, SEND enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Code of Conduct and Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Job roles and responsibilities  Conduct one-on-one or group tutoring sessions between the ages of 13 to 18 Develop and implement customized learning plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. Teach fundamental computer programming languages, including but not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Backend development, Mobile application development with Flutter and COMM Care Instruct students in graphic design principles using software such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools, including Adobe Illustrator, Character Animation with Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects and Blender and UI/UX Design with Figma Introduce the learners to data analysis with Microsoft Excel, POWER BI and Tableau. Guide robotics concepts, including basic electronics, coding for robots, and problem-solving in robotics projects. Create and curate educational materials, exercises, and projects to enhance the learning experience. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in computer programming, design, and robotics. Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them achieve their objectives. Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment encouraging students to explore and experiment with technology. Collaborate with other educators and staff to ensure a cohesive and well-rounded educational experience.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements
Qualification	While we consider candidates with diplomas or degrees, in computer science or Business Information Technology, computer engineering, or a related field. A degree in education or a teaching certification is a plus.
Experience	We also want a candidate with experience in the following:  Strong expertise in computer programming, graphic design, and robotics. Proficiency in popular programming languages, software tools, and robotics platforms. Previous teaching or tutoring experience is an added advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students and explain complex topics in a simple and understandable way.
Skills	An understanding of security. Cybersecurity has become a top priority in business today. Knowledge of emerging technologies. … Belief in the importance of development. … Knowledge of the value of flexibility. … Leadership and communication. Ability to work well with others. Great Communication Skills to effectively interact with client Technical writing. The ability to communicate intricate instructions and ideas more simply can help you stand out. … Excellent presentation abilities. Strong written and administrative skills. Possess a very good reporting and communication skills Spreadsheet Skills. Database Management Skills. Electronic Presentation Skills. Email Management Skills. Networking Skills.  Also, a team player. You should be able to work under pressure Passionate about fostering computer literacy and academic excellence. Maintain confidentiality Problem-solving skills. An ability to stick to strict deadlines.
Qualities	Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Self-Discipline. … Excellent Problem-Solving Skills. … Attention to Detail. … Great Communication Skills. … Passion for Technology. A Willingness to Solve Uncommon Issues Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. A strong commitment and empathy with the ethos and work of SEND
Other	Commitment to principles of safeguarding programme participants Commitment to gender equality principles Financial integrity and stewardship of project funds

 

Mode of Application:

Please send a motivation letter and CV with references Addressed

to recruitment@sendsierraleone.com.

ONLY qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Closing date: 15th November 2023

JOB ADVERTSIEMENT

Title: Recruitment, Selection & Matriculation Officer

Reporting to: Chief of Staff

Start Date: January, 2024

Employment Type: 12-month Initial Contract

Location: Freetown (occasional travel to the provinces)

Closing Date: 17th November 2023

About Teach For Sierra Leone

Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) believes that every child in Sierra Leone deserves an excellent and
empowering education. Our mission is to build a movement of diverse and capable leaders who will work
to end educational inequity in our country by teaching for two years in low-income schools. As a start-up
non-profit organization working in a challenging environment, we are looking for exceptional individuals
who are both self-directed and strong team players to make up our leadership team.

Teach For Sierra Leone is recruiting and selecting outstanding university graduates and young
professionals to join a rigorous, internationally recognized fellowship program during which they will
teach full-time for two years in a low-income school. Through this exposure, Fellows will develop critical
knowledge and first-hand understanding of the education system in Sierra Leone and the challenges it
faces. With intensive training, support and professional development from Teach For Sierra Leone,
Fellows will maximize their impact in the classroom and communities and also enhance their own
leadership skills.

Alumni of the program and, over time, their students also will become the next generation of Sierra
Leonean Leaders in education, business, medicine, law, government, journalism and other fields.
Informed by their experience, they will work from inside and outside the system to affect the
fundamental changes necessary to ensure that every child attains an excellent education.

Position Summary

The Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation department seeks a highly motivated, persuasive individual with a desire to build relationships at all the universities in Sierra Leone. You will adopt a sales and marketing approach to compel talented individuals to apply to the Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and build a movement at various university campuses to ensure Teach For Sierra Leone secures at least 3000 applications across the entire country each year. The RSM Officer will assist in the implementation of the RSM strategy and will be supervised by the Chief of Staff. Please note that evening (and occasionally weekend) work will be required to deliver an effective recruitment campaign. This will include significant travel to designated universities as necessary during term time with overnight stays where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse cohort of participants from target universities (c. 100 hires)
• Build a strong brand on campus for Teach For Sierra Leone – expertly and knowledgably promoting the TFSL Leadership Development Programme to students, finalists, postgraduates and recent graduates
from assigned universities.
• Identify key talent at assigned universities and influence good quality candidates to engage with Teach
for Sierra Leone’s vision.
• Lead and run events on campus and nationally.
• Establish, foster and maintain added value relationships with important networks at assigned
universities including cultural societies on campus through clear communication plans which engage
key stakeholders with Teach For Sierra Leone’s vision.
• Maintain candidate contact through the recruitment process in line with guidelines set by the Selection
team.
• Cultivate potential talent and incoming participants through events, regular telephone calls, online and
in-person meetings.
• Build a sense of community within the incoming cohort through events and relationship management.
• Manage teams of brand managers at university campuses, providing feedback on their operation as
required.
• Build a Teach for Sierra Leone movement across first and second year talent pools at target universities
to ensure sustainable future growth of the organization.
• Manage budget for assigned universities and maintain detailed records of campus activities.

Technical Competencies

• Results-driven and goal-orientated with a drive to exceed aspirational targets.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills; the ability to establish effective working relationships with
people of all working styles, backgrounds, industry-experience, etc.
• Excellent persuasive communication, compelling presentation skills and the ability to articulate the
vision passionately.
• Creativity and innovation to devise solutions to effectively market the Leadership Development
Programme.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive, and flexibility to deal with unexpected situations or last minute changes in a dynamic organisation.
• A good team player who is willing to take the lead on projects and also has the ability to work under
their own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, draw accurate conclusions and devise/implement solutions.
• Financial reporting and budget management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (and ability to develop working knowledge of
Teach For Sierra Leone’s CRM software)
• Knowledge and preferably experience of the Universities in SL (type & education system)
• In depth knowledge of Teach For Sierra Leone Leadership Development Programme and operation,
including the schools we work with.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum Bachelors degree with 5+ years relevant work experience.
• An advanced degree in Education or a related field preferred, MBA or Management degree with 3+
years of relevant experience in talent acquisition is a bonus
Skills and Attributes
• Demonstrated ability and experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating framework, log
frames, and data collection and analytical tools.
• Strong in Critical, Logical, and Analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead as well as maintain a relationship with rest of the team based on TFSL’s value of
mutual respect and responsibility.
• High willingness and ability to quickly learn different tools, modules, framework and software.
• Strong written communication skills in English required.
• Willing to travel within the 6 operational districts. This position requires regular visits to TFSL
placement schools in rural Sierra Leone. Therefore, ability to drive a motorcycle will be
advantageous.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Committed and aligned to the mission, vision and core values of Teach For Sierra Leone;
• Ability to take leadership, problems solve, and function with very little supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Experience in managing multiple projects at a time.
Additional responsibilities
• To work closely with the CEO to do fundraising and partnership drives on behalf of theorganization.
• Share knowledge and best practices to work with the broader global Teach for All network.
Compensation
Salary for this role is attractive. Additionally, there is ample opportunity for professional development
and Mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global
network Teach For All.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@teachforsalone.org .Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions:

1) Why are you interested in Teach For Sierra Leone?

2) What compelled you to consider this specific position?

3) What strengths would you bring to this position?

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN 27th – 30thNOVEMBER 2023

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Building a movement of transformational leaders to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone.

Job Title: Trainer

Location: 62 Dundas Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Equipment: Access to laptop

Reports to: Head of  Business Unit

 

Company Overview

Grow Salone provides high quality training for organisations in Sierra Leone. We do this through our Professional Skills Programme (PSP). In 2022, Grow Salone merged with three other businesses – iDT Labs, Inkeemedia and Life by Design to form a larger business service firm, the LBD Group. We draw on the extensive experience and assets within this group to ensure the quality delivery of all our training programmes.

Purpose of the Role

The ultimate purpose of the Trainer is to deliver the training content of our programmes to our clients. This involves the administrative and observational side of training, as well as any logistical and operational work that may be involved in setting up the training space or materials as well as reporting on the progress and performance of trainees.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate training.
• Collect, input and review data related to the progress of trainees.
• Provide support in research, planning, organizing and conducting training programs, seminars, and conferences.
• Confer with the Head of Business Unit  to determine training needs as to type, extent and scope, schedules and procedures.
• Assist with material preparation for new training programs; reviews, evaluates, and modifies existing and proposed programs, and recommends appropriate changes.
• Administers and evaluates training program qualification tests and determines eligibility of prospective trainees.
• Analyse existing systems and prepare recommendations and objectives for study and approval.
• Compile findings, data, forms, etc., and analyse results to determine advantages of systems revisions and prepare evaluation reports.
• Prepare and distribute training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids; sets up audiovisual equipment and makes presentations when necessary.
• Liaise with trainees on all training related discussions.
• Schedules the appropriate spaces and prepares the physical setup.
• Complete other assignments as requested within the parameters of the position.

 

Competencies

We require motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy solving challenging problems independently. This role is suitable for only those who are keen to learn and can demonstrate a high level of work ethic and a desire to adapt to the changing demands of the business around you.

You must also be able to demonstrate a high level of communication, problem-solving and be able to form interpersonal relationships well. You will be responsible for managing external relationships and, as a customer-facing employee, you must maintain the high standards and image that Grow Salone wants to project.

 

Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in leading training.
• Excellent facilitation, consensus-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Experience in monitoring trainee progress and guiding learning and development strategies preferred.

 

Personal competencies:

• Self-starter with an enterprising nature
• Resilient and hard working
• Strong communicator
• Professional presentation of self

 

You may submit your application via email to ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz

Job Description for Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone:

Deputy Chief of Party/SBC Technical Advisor

 

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change (SBC) programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

 

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to 1) increase the risk communication capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security (GHS) portfolio; and 2) improve the adoption and uptake of malaria interventions among individuals, families, health providers, and communities under USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).

 

The Deputy Chief of Party/SBC Technical Advisor will support the Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone team across all the projects. This position will work closely with malaria and risk communication teams. The position will also support the close out the CN240 project in November 2023. This position will also support the Chief of Party with the overall management and leadership of the staff and the technical aspects of all the projects. The position will be based in Freetown.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Advisor, the key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring program quality across Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone’s programs (GHSA, PMI, COVID)
• Ensure program activities and achievements are documented, including supporting the M&E officer.
• Providing administrative and human resources support
• Supporting the Chief of Party in managing GOSL, PMI, and partner relationships
• Supporting the COP in managing relationships and communication with the USAID Mission, CCP HQ, and other potential donors

 

Program Quality

• Lead technical areas, larger activity/ies and/or programs independently.

• Envision, design, and initiate new program activities according to a larger program goal.

• Manage country programs with support.

• Produce and edit documents, work plans, reports, and presentations.
• Act as liaison for consultant activities, ensuring statement of work, contract and deliverables are in place.
• Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with program team members in all locations (offsite, in headquarters, and internationally)
• Liaise with internal and external partners.
• Adhere to JHU, CCP and donor rules, regulations, and policies.
• Upload and save deliverables on relevant knowledge management platforms.
• Identify and address STTA needs independently.

• Lead and manage technical work independently, including the development of strategies, toolkits, communication materials, scripts, job aides, needs assessments, etc.
• Lead in-country technical activities, including trainings, workshops, and program support, independently.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in relevant technical areas (e.g., SBC, knowledge management, health areas, etc.)
• Demonstrate high level technical communication, including writing reports, creating, and giving presentations, and facilitating trainings or group discussions.

 

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Work closely with research team to routinely review program performance data and initiate adaptations to program management and implementation.
• Lead the development of narrative and quantitative reports and documents for the GHSA RCCE project in Sierra Leone
• Support the M&E officer in monitoring and evaluating program implementation and delivering on key M&E indicators.
• Generate media briefs, reports, success stories, and other program documentation.
• In collaboration with research and evaluation division, contribute to design and implementation of research plans and activities.

 

Admin and HR

• Work closely with finance and administrative staff to ensure timely and compliant spending.
• Monitor budgets and make strategic decisions to reallocate funding according to strategic priorities.
• Supervise staff with support as required.

• Orient and train new staff members
• Conduct regular (at least quarterly) check ins and annual performance reviews with all supervisees.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to promote continued growth and improvement among supervisees and other staff.

• Support the Chief of Party in complying with USAID, JHU and Breakthrough ACTION processes and regulations.
• Initiate, track, and monitor procurements, contracts, work plans and other administrative and programmatic documents.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of work produced by staff or team, including that work is meeting JHU and donor branding and marking requirements.
• Manage group work and effective team functioning independently; includes identifying and filling staffing gaps and independent contractor identification and hiring.
• Operate with compliance to all JHU supervisory and operational policies.

 

GOSL and GHS implementing partner relationship.

• Support the COP to identify and go after new business opportunities for CCP in Sierra Leone
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GoSL and partners at national and district levels.
• Support and build the capacity of GoSL and partners to design and implement SBC and risk communication activities.
• Ensure SBC and risk communication activities are implemented in coordination and harmonization with GoSL, partners, and other relevant platforms at all levels.
• Represent JHU and CCP at relevant external meetings and events.

• May include delivering technical presentations, networking, relationship building, and initiate and follow through with opportunities for collaboration.

• Professionally engage and collaborate with other programs across the Center.

 

Reporting Structure

The DCOP/SBC Technical Advisor will be reporting to the COP of Breakthrough Action Sierra Leone. S/he will also be working with project technical teams at CCP Breakthrough ACTION.

 

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirement:

Master’s degree (M.A., MHS, MPH, MSc) required. Five years related experience required. Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education.

 

Preferred qualifications:

• Has experience working in risk communication and SBC.
• Has proven ability to effectively engage partners and manage multi-partner consortia, preferred.
• Has experience interacting with U.S. government agencies including Missions, preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed.
• Has experience with recruitment and performance management.
• Has experience with budget development, tracking and variance analysis.

 

To Apply

Interested individuals should send their cover letter, CV, and 3 references as one PDF document to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Deputy Chief of Party” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than October 13, 2023, by 5pm GMT for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

JOB VACANCY:

TRAINING COORDINATOR

 

ABOUT US

 

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the vacant position of Training Coordinator.

 

PURPOSE:

As the Training Coordinator you will be expected to provide solutions to improve productivity and at the same time assist in eliminating equipment damage. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all employees and contractors through training by compliance with the company’s Training, Health and Safety systems, policies and procedures. Optimise production targets to achieve production goals (as designated), while ensuring the effective and professional coordination and development of the training team.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Coordinate the implementation of training initiatives in the construction area and ensure appropriate alignment with strategic productivity planning.
• Provide all necessary internal and external reports on training and safety, operational and environmental performance, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
• Participate as a key member of the training team to develop initiatives, strategies, standards and policies to ensure project implementation in accordance training plans.
• Promote active participation of employees in identifying training improvements that will be beneficial to business goals.
• Develop systems that identify operator poor performance and implement training strategies to improve skill levels and enhance operator effectiveness.
• Be involved with budget objectives and strategic plans ensuring compliance to department costs.
• Encourage employees to investigate and trial new ideas, methods and technology, to ensure continuous improvement throughout their area of influence.
• Ensure construction department’s targets are identified and achieved through planning, scheduling and strategic implementation of all training.
• Participate in departmental decision-making, whilst ensuring that employees are empowered to make decisions on issues within their competency. Monitor decision quality, checking for adherence to policies and standards, and coaching for improvement.
• Schedule and chair/attend regular meetings with construction personnel to review equipment performance, develop remedial actions as required and develop improvement plans for cost and performance. Meeting minutes must be recorded and contain a list of responsible persons and timelines for action.
• Assist with recruitment and selection process, including preparation of advertisements and advice to applicants.
• Provide advice to employees and construction leaders on procedure and policy interpretation.
• Co-ordinate and produce team report as required.
• Simulator coordination and management of all training required through this process. If available
• Liaising with Immersive technologies for the timely and effective delivery of training, including the screening of new employees. if available.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree in relevant discipline required.
• Certificates in Training discipline required.
• Mining Industry experience is required.
• Proven experience in focusing on safety, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, assertiveness with the ability to implement change.
• Perfect command of English and Krio is mandatory.
• Knowledge of local languages preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent integrity/ethics
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical spirit oriented towards problem-solving.
• Sensitivity to local content and diversity issues
• Ability to supervise a team.

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this following email address not later than 22^nd September, 2023: recruitment@fg-gold.com  with the position you are applying for stated in the subject line, or you can drop your hard copy application and CV to our application box at our FG Gold project site.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Region: Grafton Village, Western Rural Area

Occupational Field: Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Qualification: Higher Teachers Certificate, and Bachelor’s degree

 

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 in all subject areas for Joshua International Secondary School (JSS 1 – JSS 3)

(Math, PHE, ELA, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Business Studies, Agricultural Science etc.)

• Math teacher for classes four, five & six (with experience teaching NPSE math)

 

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.

 

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.

SOS Children’s Village is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Compliance Coordinator
2.) Kindergarten Teacher

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Compliance Coordinator

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Compliance Coordinator to execute risk-based audit procedures designed to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. She/he will ensure effective measures are in place for the management, control, monitoring and mitigation of all risks within SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone.

 

She/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance to applicable laws and safeguarding of assets within SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone.

 

Provide technical support to functions/departments/programmes in order to ensure efficient internal control systems are in place within the National Association.

 

Support, maintain and strengthen partnership with relevant government bodies on Child Rights, Protection and Safeguarding.

 

She/he will develop, recommend and implement standard compliance audit procedures to be used throughout SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone. Develop a compliance scoring system, based on results of compliance tests, and implement

 

Conduct periodic review on the programmes and implementing partner financial data and documents, operation and programme delivery to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies, and procedures and applicable government regulations, donor requirement and others.

 

Stay abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to donor/grant compliance; updating field level policies and procedures as necessary, with the approval of the National Director.

 

Plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of donor organizations and other control procedures in place are properly implemented and managed.

 

Identify vulnerability and risk within current grants and proactively suggest and together with the management, develop corrective actions.

 

Oversee grant administration including modifications, annual planning coordination, compliance monitoring and reporting, and compliance management.

 

Analyse procurement requests, authenticate Service Providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor’s performance in the areas of quality, prices, and delivery of goods in view of the Organization’s best interests.

 

Work with management to resolve internal audit findings and establish controls and mitigation measures to avoid similar findings in the future, providing regular updates to management on progress towards such controls.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field (e.g. Audit, Finance, Accounting, Management, etc.).
• Five years relevant professional experience in the area of compliance or audit (preferably with International NGOs and UN agencies).
• A generalist with strong familiarity with various business controls (e.g. HR, Finance, Procurement, I.T, and Programme).
• Proven knowledge of and success in providing audit, compliance, or risk oversight of donor-funded programmes, in an international environment.
• Good knowledge of donor regulations.
• Solid experience with Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with willingness to adapt quickly to arising deadlines, and respond urgently to needs.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis and problem solving
• Ability to influence key decision makers and build a network within an organization

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st November 2023

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance  and/or availability of funding

 

Number of positions: One

LOCATION: Freetown

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position Compliance Coordinator ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Thursday 24th August, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

 

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

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2.) Kindergarten Teacher

JOB ADVERT 

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,

and we share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children Villages in Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teacher for the following subjects at SOS Kindergarten in Freetown:

 

Kindergarten Teacher

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised INGO

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Kindergarten Teacher ”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for the submission of applications is Thursday 24th August, 2023

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks (police clearance).

What We Stand For:

 

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

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VARIOUS TEACHER POSITIONS:

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,

and we share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability:

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children Villages in Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teachers for the following subjects at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Bo:

 

1. Grade 1 Teacher
2. Language Art – Upper Primary
3. Business Studies/Accounting

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognized INGO

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 9th July, 2023

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks (police clearance).

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

Education Technical Specialist

Sierra Leone

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Job Description

The Education Technical Specialist will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for education in Sierra Leone. The role will support national advocacy and influencing, while driving strategic partnerships for new business development. S/he will support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. The role will work closely with operations colleagues and partners in Sierra Leone building their capacity; building ownership and agency of local organisations. This role includes a focus on external representation on priority issues including: early childhood care and development: foundational learning and uninterrupted learning (education in emergencies) to ensure all children have access to education leading to learning and wellbeing outcomes.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Master’s degree in education, or equivalent relevant to the scope of the role.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

•  At least 5 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of education programmes in development and/or humanitarian settings
•  In-depth understanding of the education sector in Sierra Leone and the different stakeholders within the sector.
•  Familiar with education systems (humanitarian/cluster systems as needed) for ex. the INEE Minimum Standards, the key issues related to Sustainable Development Goal 4 – to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
•  Track record in successful business development/fundraising such as Global Partnership for Education, Education Cannot Wait, EU, DIFID, USAID, World Bank
•  Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
•  Experience of strategy development and planning
•  Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
•  Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
•  Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
•  Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
•  Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
•  Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
•  Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies:

•  Ensures all children’s access to quality education
•  Ensures all children’s wellbeing
•  Supports all children’s learning and development

Generic Competencies

•  Being the Voice of Children: Promotes evidence-based policy and public engagement that includes the voices of children and their communities
•  Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Displays a commitment to ensuring everything we do considers the most deprived and marginalised children
•  Building & Strengthening Partnerships: Promotes working with diverse partners as critical to delivery
•  Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing Date: 31st July, 2023

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and including salary expectations for this role.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

About Us

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Info

•  Job Identification 2339
•  Job Category Programme, Development and Quality
•  Posting Date 07/14/2023, 04:29 PM
•  Apply Before 07/31/2023, 12:59 PM
•  Job Schedule Full time
•  Locations CO – Freetown

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