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

1.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer
2.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer (x2)
3.) LNGB District Supervisor
4.) District Clinical Mentor

 

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer

 

Requisition ID: req19726

Job Title: LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kenema, Sierra Leone

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 do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono, Kailahun, and Bo.

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.”

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) Skills 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 Basic Literacy and Numeracy curriculum within the Program through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities. S/he will work in partnership with young girls, their families and peers, to monitor learning progress, including track girls performance and provide tailored support to girls who are underperforming.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

Technical responsibilities, planning and management

With oversight from the Senior Program Manager and support from the M&E Manager, work closely with the District Supervisor, the M&E officer and Local Councils to carry out needs assessment in targeted communities that inform the BLN 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 and how to best link the BLN curriculum contents to the context and market’s needs;

Work closely with the District Supervisor, the LBS 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 BLN activity;

Participate in beneficiaries mapping in the targeted communities to ensure participation of young girls and their families. This includes ensuring that the most marginalized girls are adequately identified (including girls who do not possess foundational numeracy and literacy skills) and outreached in line with beneficiaries’ selection criteria, and receive support from the Program enrolling and staying in the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

• Koidu Town, Kono District
• Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
• Bo District Work closely with Local Councils and MBSS to review and activate the BLN curriculum and implement BLN classes in Program-identified safe spaces; Ensure that the BLN course is delivered on time, in accordance with the BLN curriculum, schedule, tools and approaches approved by the Program, respecting quality standards and principles of equity and inclusion; Closely work with LBS officers to ensure that one-on-one guidance is delivered to adolescents girls upon completion of the BLN and LBS courses and that each girls receive adequate and holistic support to identify transition goals and develop individual business plans; Work with the M&E officer and LBS officers to support identifying safe spaces for young girls attending BLN 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 BLN classes have the approved teaching and learning materials and other relevant tools/equipment; Identify, resource, train and coach BLN facilitators. This includes working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify retired teachers/individuals with prior teaching experience, train them on the BLN curriculum and coach them to support adolescent girls throughout the learning program; Ensure that BLN facilitators master the use of BLN materials and curriculum and provide feedback and capacity building when weakness are identified. This includes ensuring that facilitators have a clear scheme of work, prepare lesson plans using agreed standard formats and methodologies; Monitor the individual work plans/schedules of BLN facilitators 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; In conjunction with the LBS officers, closely work with BLN facilitators, young girls and the communities to develop individual self-identified transition pathways for each girl and support BLN facilitators 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 Basic Literacy and Numeracy topics in line with the approved curriculum; Ensure that cases or suspicions of violence or abuse against adolescent girls as well as any protection risks are reported through Program-established referral pathways and receive proper case management; Effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources allocated to the Program’s BLN component. This includes supporting the District Supervisor in providing the LNGB Senior 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 BLN courses.

Monitoring

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

Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that actions are taken against facilitators and girls engaged in truancy;

Conduct regular follow-up on BLN activities and give feedback 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 BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

• Koidu Town, Kono District
• Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
• Bo District

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 BLN facilitators to ensure that Child Safeguarding and Do Not Harm principles and requirements are respected rigorously throughout the Program implementation with regards to the delivery of the BLN curriculum.

Reporting

Provide the District Supervisor with required inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level with regards to BLN 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 BLN 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.

Education (Knowledge)

Qualifications

At least a Professional Teaching/Training certificate/Diploma;

A Diploma in Social Work or relevant Professional Qualification

Experience

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;

At least two years’ experience working in Basic Literacy and Numeracy programs for youth/adults;

Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.

Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

Mandatory

SKILL & ABILITIES:

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

Strong planning, analysis and writing skills

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 other field sites.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer (x2)

 

Requisition ID: req19727

Job Title: LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer X 2

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Bo, Sierra Leone

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 do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono, Kailahun, and Bo.

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.”

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) Skills 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 Basic Literacy and Numeracy curriculum within the Program through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities. S/he will work in partnership with young girls, their families and peers, to monitor learning progress, including track girls performance and provide tailored support to girls who are underperforming.

Major Responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Responsibilities, Planning And Management

• With oversight from the Senior Program Manager and support from the M&E Manager, work closely with the District Supervisor, the M&E officer and Local Councils to carry out needs assessment in targeted communities that inform the BLN 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 and how to best link the BLN curriculum contents to the context and market’s needs;
• Work closely with the District Supervisor, the LBS 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 BLN activity;
• Participate in beneficiaries mapping in the targeted communities to ensure participation of young girls and their families. This includes ensuring that the most marginalized girls are adequately identified (including girls who do not possess foundational numeracy and literacy skills) and outreached in line with beneficiaries’ selection criteria, and receive support from the Program enrolling and staying in the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

• Koidu Town, Kono District
• Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
• Bo District
• Work closely with Local Councils and MBSS to review and activate the BLN curriculum and implement BLN classes in Program-identified safe spaces;
• Ensure that the BLN course is delivered on time, in accordance with the BLN curriculum, schedule, tools and approaches approved by the Program, respecting quality standards and principles of equity and inclusion;
• Closely work with LBS officers to ensure that one-on-one guidance is delivered to adolescents girls upon completion of the BLN and LBS courses and that each girls receive adequate and holistic support to identify transition goals and develop individual business plans;
• Work with the M&E officer and LBS officers to support identifying safe spaces for young girls attending BLN 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 BLN classes have the approved teaching and learning materials and other relevant tools/equipment;
• Identify, resource, train and coach BLN facilitators. This includes working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify retired teachers/individuals with prior teaching experience, train them on the BLN curriculum and coach them to support adolescent girls throughout the learning program;
• Ensure that BLN facilitators master the use of BLN materials and curriculum and provide feedback and capacity building when weakness are identified. This includes ensuring that facilitators have a clear scheme of work, prepare lesson plans using agreed standard formats and methodologies;
• Monitor the individual work plans/schedules of BLN facilitators 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;
• In conjunction with the LBS officers, closely work with BLN facilitators, young girls and the communities to develop individual self-identified transition pathways for each girl and support BLN facilitators 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 Basic Literacy and Numeracy topics in line with the approved curriculum;
• Ensure that cases or suspicions of violence or abuse against adolescent girls as well as any protection risks are reported through Program-established referral pathways and receive proper case management;
• Effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources allocated to the Program’s BLN component. This includes supporting the District Supervisor in providing the LNGB Senior 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 BLN courses.

Monitoring

• With the support of the M&E officer, track and record young girls and BLN facilitators attendance on a daily basis;
• Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that actions are taken against facilitators and girls engaged in truancy;
• Conduct regular follow-up on BLN activities and give feedback 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 BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

• Koidu Town, Kono District
• Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
• Bo District
• 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 BLN facilitators to ensure that Child Safeguarding and Do Not Harm principles and requirements are respected rigorously throughout the Program implementation with regards to the delivery of the BLN curriculum.

Reporting

• Provide the District Supervisor with required inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level with regards to BLN 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 BLN 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.

Key Working Relationships

External : Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, District Councils, School governing bodies,, Community stakeholders and the Native Administration through the Paramount Chiefs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education (Knowledge)

• At least a Professional Teaching/Training certificate/Diploma;
• A Diploma in Social Work or relevant Professional Qualification

Experience

• 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;
• At least two years’ experience working in Basic Literacy and Numeracy programs for youth/adults;
• Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.
• Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

Mandatory

SKILL & ABILITIES:

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;
• Strong planning, analysis and writing skills
• 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 other field sites.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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3.) LNGB District Supervisor

 

Requisition ID: req19730

Job Title: LNGB District Supervisor

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kenema, Sierra Leone

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 1) Health 2) Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and 3) 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.

SCOPE OF WORK

Building on this work over the years, the IRC in Sierra Leone developed a 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 EAGER (Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient) Program which targets out-of-school girls 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 District Supervisor will work under the direct supervision of the Senior LNGB Program Manager. S/he will assume responsibility for overall coordination and management of LNGB Program activities, funds and resources, and operations in the site of Kenema. This includes direct management of seven (7) Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) officers, as well as seven (7) Life Skills (LS) officers based in this District. Moreover, s/he will be responsible for coordination with IRC’s other programs and representation of the LNGB program in external meetings and related events at the District Level.

Areas of responsibilities

Technical supervision and program management

This Includes But Is Not Limited To

Overall coordination of LNGB Program activities in Kenema in line with the Program’s implementation plans and objectives, under the supervision and guidance of the Education Coordinator.

Assist with developing monthly implementation plans and forecasting in the District of Kenema ensuring they are adapted to the site level and in accordance with the Program workplan, as well as implement any adjustment as required based on Program’s needs;

Monitoring: work closely with the M&E officer to ensure regular monitoring is carried out at the District level. This includes but is not limited to:

Assist the M&E manager to implement the M&E plan at the District level as needed. This includes providing all logistic and technical support as required by the M&E team to carry out Endline evaluations at the District level;

Work closely with BLN and LS officers to assist with the roll-out of the BLN and Life Skills earning programs in the District, working in close collaboration with adolescent girls, families and the overall community; this includes ensuring that sessions are planned to meet adolescents girls specific needs;

Assist with identifying and establishing/rehabilitating safe spaces in the District to host BLN and LS learning programs, in close collaboration with adolescent girls, families and the overall community;

Ensure that all Program-identified/established safe spaces in the District are equipped with learning and teaching materials and these are well maintained and stored; this includes supervising LS and BLN officers and making sure they have accurate inventory of materials;

Closely supervise the BLN and LS officers to ensure that materials are used properly by BLN facilitators and mentors;

Closely supervise the BLN and LS officers to ensure BLN and LS curriculum-related activity schedule and spending is on track and aligned to the agreed Program work plan and spending plan;

Under the guidance of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, closely supervise and assist BLN and LS officers with identifying and recruiting BLN facilitators and mentors;

Under the guidance of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, assist with planning and organization of BLN and LS trainings of BLN and LS officers, as well as with cascading these trainings to mentors and BLN facilitators in the District;

Closely supervise BLN and LS officers to ensure individualized support and mentoring is provided to adolescent girls completing the BLN and LS learning programs, including the provision of small cash transer to implement individual transition plan, in line with the IRC policy and procedures;

Takethe lead in planning, organizing and preparing the cash and in-kind distributions that are planned for girls after the end of the learning sessions, and work closely with Officers, M&E and Finance teams to ensure coordinated and efficient distribution plans.

Proactively assist with the planning, organization and monitoring of all community sensitization activities at the District level, ensuring that all logistic and operational support is in place.

With support from the M&E officer, ensure that District program data are regularly updated and submitted to the District data clerk and feedback is relayed to the M&E Manager as appropriate;

Ensure that the District team gathers, collates, and submits all required data on program activities as relevant and required;

Ensure that field monitoring is carried out regularly and in line with the M&E plan. This includes supporting the preparation of and participating in donor’s monitoring visits, as required by the Senior LNGB Program Manager.

Reporting: compile and submit to the Senior LNGB Program Manager all monthly and quarterly reports with regards to the Program implementation in the District, cash projections, and any other required updates, reports and information, as requested and required by the IRC office and/or LNGB Program. This includes both financial and program related information;

Financial management: with support from finance, logistics, and administration units, oversee all Program financial activities at the District level, such as:

Limited signatory/approval authority for all LNGB transactions and activities at that site;

Monitoring Program budget and burn rate in line with available financial resources, program objectives and implementation plans in that District, and liaise promptly with the Senior LNGB Program Manager to provide regular updates and flag any anticipated challenge;

Lead on all Program-related procurements, including submission of PRs for program activities, purchase of supplies, maintenance and repairs, and related expenses;

Ensure that all Program advances are liquidated properly, in line with IRC policies and procedures, and with required supporting documents;

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, submit monthly cash forecasts to the finance department in the District;

Help ensure all LNGB staff in the District are familiar with and adhere to all financial & procurement policies and procedures applicable to that District.

Human resources management

Liaise with the HR/admin units to ensure all required administrative procedures and paperwork is completed for all LNGB staff, such as time sheets, leave planning, contractual issues, etc. Ensure all staff are informed on all IRC policies and procedures and kept updated of any changes;

Address any specific staff performance and/or disciplinary issues as they arise, seeking help and guidance from the Senior LNGB Program Manager where appropriate; this includes ensuring that all staff is mindful of and rigorously adhere to Do Not Harm and Child Safeguarding principles and requirements, as per the IRC and donor’s policies;

Support the Senior LNGB Manager and District office to ensure that all LNGB staff adhere to all security protocols and procedures, and report incidents in a timely and accurate manner.

External Representation

Serve as the main LNGB focal person for external relationships with both government and non-government stakeholders at the District level (with support from the Field Coordinator/Manager). This includes attending meetings and special events; maintaining external relationships, regular communications and information-sharing; helping to support referral systems; supporting the Education Working Team.

Serve as a key focal person for arranging support for all LNGB program-related visitors to the District;

With support from the Field Coordinator/Manager, serve as a key focal person for engaging with the media at the District, ensuring oversight of all radio/TV programs, messages, etc.

Qualifications

Diploma, preferably in Education, or social work, social services, community development or related fields.

At least 2-3 years experience in implementation of Education and Gender programming and/or service.

At least 1-2 years experience in basic administrative, logistical, and financial management, including basic budgeting, resource management, and procurement processes.

Ability to plan in advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events and situations effectively as they arise. Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful and sometimes chaotic situations.

Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities, harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed.

Strong communication skills and ability to engage positively with a wide range of diverse groups and stakeholders at multiple levels, ranging from community groups to government agencies.

Able to build a team environment, empowering employees by effective delegation, motivating, rewards and manages conflict with employees as appropriate.

Able to manage and coordinate financial/procurement transactions and other operational and administrative procedures in line with organizational policies, as applicable. Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.

Excellent English speaking and writing skills; able to prepare reports and other required program documentation in a timely manner.

Proficient in MS Office.

Preferred Qualities

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.

Experience working with adolescent girls.

Previous experience working with NGOs.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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4.) District Clinical Mentor

 

Requisition ID: req19731

Job Title: District Clinical Mentor

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kono, Sierra Leone

Job Description

BACKGROUND

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

SCOPE OF WORK

IRC, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from DFID – Saving Lives (Phase II) as the lead for the NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is August 2021 – March 2022.

The IRC is recruiting for one (1) District Clinical Mentor (DCM) for the Saving Lives programme in Sierra Leone based in Kono. The DCMs are the most crucial link in the programme, providing direct clinical mentorship to facility and hospital staff in the respective districts. The Saving Lives DCM will work under the oversight of the District Delivery Senior Manager in the respective districts.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Provide Intensive Direct Clinical Mentorship And On-the-job Training To Staff At The Targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) Through The Programme Period On (in Line With The National Policies/guidance)

Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI)

Emergency Triage Assessment & Treatment (ETAT)

Values clarification and attitudes transformation (VCAT) for family planning and;

Adolescent Youth Friendly Services (AYFS)

Provide direct clinic mentorship and on-the-job training for hospital staff[1] on (in line with the national policies/guidance):

EmONC

IMNCI

VCAT

AYFS

Provide support to troubleshoot for their respective mentees on the mentorship topics

Provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with Community Based Mobilisers of the NGO Consortium partner and the Community Health Workers in country

Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the District Delivery Senior Manager

Carry out regular joint outreach visits (monthly) to Child Health Posts and Maternal Child Health Posts with the CHC-in charge

Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from facilities

Provide inputs/suggestions from field to the District Delivery Senior Manager on potential ideas for use of flexible funding and/or innovation fund available for the district

Support and contribute to the baseline assessment for the programme

Qualifications

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements;

CHOs/Midwifes

At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting

Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others

Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Education Officer, (NO-2), Temporary Appointment (364 Days), Freetown, Sierra Leone, post #00117365

Job no: 543652

Position type: Temporary Appointment

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

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Education

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, hope

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

How can you make a difference?

Support to programme development and planning

Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of education and other related information for development planning and goal setting.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on education related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.

Please see detailed ToR attached. ToR for Education Officer NOB -TA .pdf

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent English language.

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.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying technical expertise (2)
• Learning and researching (2)
• Planning and organizing (2)

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

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

Remarks:

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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

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

Application close: Aug 22 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Employer: British International School Sierra Leone

Reporting to: Principal

Application Deadline: 16th August 2021

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone. Open to all nationalities.

 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 

To apply enter “GCSE Chemistry Teacher” in subject line and email:

info@afriqia-solutions.com

with a Cover Letter and CV attached.

 

Disclaimer: The school takes safeguarding of children very seriously and all staff will be subject to rigorous checks and the interview process will include safeguarding and staff conduct

 

Key Purpose

 

To facilitate student learning and understanding of Chemistry through guided inquiry, direct instruction, investigations, problem solving, discussions and class preparations, classroom management as well as developing and grading assessments.

 

Duties

 

• To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• To develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

• To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• To manage student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

• To maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

• To observe and evaluate student’s performance and development, and provide appropriate feedback.

• To encourage and monitor progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

• To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.

• To update necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, national policies and school regulations.

• To prepare required reports on students and activities.

• To communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs.

• To stablish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• To prepare classroom for class activities.

• To locate/create/provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

• To assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

 

 

Classroom Responsibilities

 

• Understanding the curriculum and developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students cover the required content.

• Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.

• Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly.

• Setting up tests, assignments, experiments, and grading students fairly.

• Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.

• Mentoring and providing support to student teachers.

• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs.

• Informing and preparing students for science fairs and expos.

• Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records and keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

 

Duty of Care

 

• Take reasonable care to ensure students do not meet with foreseeable injury. You have a duty to protect the students against foreseeable risks of personal injury or harm.

• The standard of care is that of a reasonably prudent parent. The measure of duty placed on the teacher is ‘to take such care of his/her pupils as a careful parent would of his/her children.

• The degree of care depends on such factors as the age of the students.

• The duty of care applies while the students are on the school premises during school opening hours. It may also apply if the students are present outside of official school hours, e.g. If they arrive early or leave late.

• The same duty of care applies if you voluntarily supervise students.

• You are required to follow good standards and approved practice. Risky classes and activities require a greater degree of supervision. If goggles, protective clothing etc., are supplied for certain activities, it is the teacher’s duty to ensure that they are worn.

• Whether you are found negligent in the event of accidents will be influenced by whether the incident that occurred could reasonably have been foreseen.

• Provided you apply your professional judgement, training and experience to situations in a reasonable manner, seeking to promote the best interests of students in your care, your obligations will have been met.

• The level of supervision required in school tours and activities out of the school premises is the same as for other activities, in and out of school.

• The legal liability of an individual teacher or head teacher for an injury which is sustained by a student on a school outing or excursion depends on whether or not the injury to the student is a direct result of some negligence or breach of the duty of care on your part of. There is no legal liability for any injury sustained by students unless there is proven negligence.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.

• Minimum of three years prior teaching experience in science or chemistry in a school setting.

• Proven experience conducting laboratory experiments with students.

Qualities and Skills

• Knowledge of and training in chemical and laboratory preparation and safety.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to engage students in lab experiments and discussions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Education and Literacy Program Manager
2.) Health and Nutrition Program Manager
3.) Zonal Coordinator (Project Officer)
4.) Information Communication Technology for Development Officer

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

 

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS/Sierra Leone currently implements projects in Education, Emergencies, Health and Urban Resilience sector area, including: the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education funded All Pikin for Learn (APfL) project, and is a co-principal recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant to the country. Other funding includes the EU-funded COVID response project, the Coca Cola-funded RAIN project, and the DFID-funded waste management project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities included establishing a Freetown Water Fund, supporting the Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration, and emergency response to COVID-19 funded by USG/OFDA.  CRS Urban malaria research project anticipate that by incorporating malaria activities in the Transform Freetown Project, a more holistic and sustainable approach to improving the health and reducing malaria prevalence can be achieved.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Education and Literacy Program Manager

Department: MGD Food for Education Project Unit

Reports To:        Chief of Party – MGD Food for Education Project Unit

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Office Kabala with 30% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary:

You will manage programming in the Country Program (CP) for the Education Program area of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project, designing and implementing projects advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.

• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.

• Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.

• Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respective programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.

• Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.

• Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to education, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.

• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, International Development or International Relations required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.

• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in Education is highly desirable.

• Experience engaging with partner organizations.

• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.

• MEAL skills and experience preferred.

• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.

• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.

• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

 

Required Languages – English Language. Knowledge of Kreo will be an added advantage

Travel- include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Senior Project Officer Education, SILC Manager

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Health and Nutrition PM, Field Operations Manager, School Liaison Officers, Field Monitors and other FFE program staff members

External: MBSSE (at national and district level), School Feeding Secretariat, Teachers, Education Stakeholders and partners, SMCs,

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security,New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th August 2021.

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2.) Health and Nutrition Program Manager

 

Department: MGD Food for Education Project Unit

Reports To: Chief of Party – MGD Food for Education Project Unit

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Office Kabala with 25% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary:

This is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for promoting health and dietary practices as part of CRS’ efforts to realize Strategic Objective 2 of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition project. The incumbent in this role will lead efforts to promote meal planning, school health and nutrition education, school health clubs, social behavior change communication (both at school and community level), deworming, WASH in schools and supporting the national government develop relevant school health and nutrition policies. You will further support coordination efforts between relevant ministries and departments as well as support assessments to identify health and nutrition needs of vulnerable groups. You will provide oversight to health and nutrition initiatives of the program and will take the lead in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all training related activities of the MGD project either implemented directly by CRS or in collaboration with government and sub-recipient.

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and direction for health and nutrition activities as an integral part of the project and build on existing health and nutrition initiatives in Sierra Leone.

• Assess nutrition gaps and develop nutrition-sensitive activities to enhance the health and nutrition of project beneficiaries, especially in the area of meal planning, dietary diversity and nutrition and health practices amongst pupils in project schools.

• Lead the development of materials, key messages and trainings in schools and communities to promote health and nutrition.

• Ensure effective partnerships, coordination and collaboration between key project stakeholders, particularly sub-recipient and departments of line ministries.

• Lead the development of SBCC materials and coordinate implementation of initiatives by project sub-recipient.

• Develop and maintain effective and mutually beneficial relationships with other key health and nutrition stakeholders.

• Address the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women and children under five years of age, as applicable.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Nutrition

• Minimum of 5 years field work with an INGO

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Computer literate in word and excel

• Ability and willingness live in and travel to remote areas

• Ability to work under pressure, handles multiple tasks, and meets deadlines

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in school meal nutrition and health programming

• Experience with Social Behavior Change Communication

• Budget management experience

• Monitoring and evaluation

• Research skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders;

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience of team working

• Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy environment and competing demands

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet

• Good presentation skills

• Excellent numeracy skills

 

Required Languages – English (Krio will be an advantage)

Travel- 25% travel to field location

Supervisory Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for supervising the WASH and Infrastructure Program Manager and Health and Nutrition Project Officer.

Key Working Relationships

Internal:  Chief of Party, Head of Programs, Program Managers, Program Officers, Area Operations Manager and other CRS staff.

External: DDHT, Caritas-Makeni, Teachers, MSGs, Pupils, SMCs, relevant line ministries and departments, district councils and community stakeholders.

Work Conditions/Environment Conditions

The position is based in Kabala in the Northern Part of Sierra Leone and requires approximately 25% travel, sometimes to hardship locations and for extended periods of time that can last several weeks. This is an unaccompanied position due to the remoteness of the field location and require flexibility.

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security,New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th August 2021

 

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3.) Zonal Coordinator (Project Officer)

 

Department: Global Fund Project Unit – Programs

Reports To:        Health Program Manager (Deputy Project Director) Global Fund Project Unit

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:CRS Country Office – Freetown with 20% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary

• Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyse implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.

• Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.

• Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.

• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.

• Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.

• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices

 

Other Specific Responsibility:

Under the overall supervision of the Global Fund Project Director and directly reporting to the Program Manager, the Zonal Coordinator will serve as a team member and responsible to support and ensure implementation of all Global Fund NFM3 project activities in an assigned Zone. A Zone is made up of 3 or more districts. In particular, the Zonal Coordinator will support and monitor implementation of IEC/BCC (Mass Media and Community Outreach) by Sub Recipients as well as the implementation of national surveys under the Global Fund grant.

 

Support implementation and Coordination:

• Ensure objective selection of clubs when sampling.

• Coordinate with Program Manager, M & E Coordinator and the Global Fund NFM3 Project Director to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem solving.

• Participate in and coordinate with SRs and SSRs to report progress during DHMT monthly coordination meetings.

• Actively seek to understand the main interventions being promoted by other development actors in assigned operational area and ensure coordination.

• Compile, analyze and present zonal level information on BCC/IEC activities for reporting of program progress.

• As part of risk management, verify implementation and review SRs and SSRs reports to ensure accuracy of reports and field operations.

• Consistently use recommendations from trip reports to structure partner capacity building.

• Capture and report on program challenges, major decisions, lessons learned, and best practices gathered from monthly DHMT coordination meetings.

• Provide a copy of the agreed monthly summary data as part of their report to the CRS M&E Coordinator.

• Identify and report on any gaps or weakness in BCC and mass media reporting and monitoring systems.

 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research:

• Monitor Sub-Recipients and Sub-Sub Recipients at a district level to report to M&E officer on program implementation.

• Conduct monitoring visits to project implementation sites:

 

• Observe 5SHC and 11 CHC every month

• Observe outreach activities, verify supporting documentation

• Provide supportive supervision, sharing observations

• Document observations during visits and make recommendations

 

• Consistently conduct entry meetings prior to monitoring SRs and SSRs explaining objectives

• Consistently conduct exit meeting/ debrief with key SRs and SSRs staff to share and validate findings and recommendations

• Systematically ensure the timely and quality reporting by SRs and SSRs in operational area.

• Monitor the use of standardized CRS reporting forms and suggest adaptations as required.

• Monitor and document BCC/IEC activities implemented through the media (Radio, TV etc.)

• Support the conduct of surveys (small- and large-scale studies)

 

Capacity Strengthening of Sub and Sub-sub Recipients:

• Support the development of program implementation and monitoring tools and lead the roll out of the tools in assigned districts.

• Support the Project Staff to facilitate capacity building sessions with the SRs and SSRs especially in reporting and project implementation.

 

DHMT Support:

• Work closely with District Medical Officers and other key partners to ensure that BCC and outreach activities are included in the planning and management of for the districts

• Ensure linkages between PHU staff and / or CHWs (or CBPs) with SHC and CHC as appropriate

• Linkages between DHMT, SRs, SSRs and other partners

 

Representation:

• Establish strong working relationships with SRs, SSRs, DHMTs and other stakeholders.

• Participate in District Health Management coordination meetings, technical working groups and general meetings.

• Represent the program at various levels as delegated by supervisors.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in data collection and/or capacity strengthening.

• Experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting and grant reporting

• Experience with the Global Fund, UNAIDS, Rollback Malaria or Stop TB a plus

• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.

• Significant field experience working with other partners.  Strong analytical skill.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, organized and detail oriented.

• Willingness to work additional hours during critical implementation periods.

• Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational effectiveness and impact on people.

• Excellent planning skills.  Demonstrate creative approaches to problem solving.

• Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to effectively interview and solicit information from individuals with varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels, as well as ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently and objectively maintaining the highest standards of integrity in job performance.

Flexible and easily adaptable to change. Ability to work in and promote a team environment/concept.  Strong computer skills (Excel, Word).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Behaviour Change Field Agents, CRS Partner SRs and SSRs KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: GF Project Director, Program Manager, MEAL Manager, Grant Manager, ICT4D Officer and Senior Project Officer

External: District Medical Officer, DHMTs, Schools, Program Sub Recipients, Sub-Sub recipients and Other.

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security,New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th August 2021.

 

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4.) Information Communication Technology for Development Officer

 

Department:Global Fund Project Unit

Reports To:        Program Director – Global Fund Project Unit

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:CRS Country Office Freetown with 20% travel to program sites

 

Job Summary:

You will coordinate and deliver various ICT and ICT4D (ICT) related services in accordance with established agency ICT policies, procedures, and service standards to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide responsive, professional service and technical support to Global Fund staff and partners (SRs/SSRs) to ensure efficient operation and use of project information sharing, communication, and collaboration technologies.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Key responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain ICT systems and databases, including networks, servers, and telecommunications. Troubleshoot and address issues to ensure optimal performance.

• Configure and maintain applications and user devices. Provide timely and quality service delivery, technical support, and advice to user requests to ensure proper user access to agency business data and information.

• Maintain inventory of ICT equipment, hardware, and software and ensure adequate supply and functionality, in collaboration with relevant staff.  Provide input to budget for ICT related expenses.

• Coordinate relationships with suppliers to facilitate delivery of ICT-related services that meet CRS business requirements and needs.

• Partner with program staff to support integration and evolution of digital solutions in improving program implementation.

• Support building capacity of program staff by supporting use and integration of digital data collection tools with ICT4D solutions (CommCare & Power BI) to facilitate and track data collection done by Global fund staff and partners.

• Prepare statistical reports on ICT-related data and metrics. As needed, implement measures to ensure required standards are met by staff and partners.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems) required. Significant work experience in a directly related field combined with appropriate training/certificates may substitute for degree.

• Desired certifications include Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or equivalent, Cisco Certified Network Associate or equivalent, Microsoft SharePoint Foundations or equivalent and ITIL Foundation Certified.

• Minimum of three years’ work experience in a position with similar responsibilities.

• Experience in introduction, design, implementation, and adoption of relevant technology and data management tools.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity in management of network/server software and hardware devices and platforms.

• Grasp of complex network, security, mobile, desktop, server, telephony, backup, application and database technologies.

• Experience with ITSM and systems management tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally with a strong partnership focus.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner.

• Strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture, make sound decisions, and offer non-standard solutions.

• Able to maintain confidential information.

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

• Basic understanding of analysis concepts and best practice.

• Demonstrated experience building ICT capacity with professional staff.

 

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job

Travel- include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to extra hours as and when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Behavior Change Field Agents

Collaborate with CRS MEAL Staff and Partners – SRs and SSRs data processing, DHMT on data verification.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: GF Project Director, Program Manager, MEAL Manager, Grant Manager, Senior Project Officer and CP-IT Manager

External: DHMTs M&E Unit, Sub Recipients, Sub-Sub recipients, NMCP, NLTCP and Other Partners

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations

 

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

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th August 2021.

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

1.) Health Program Officer
2.) M&E Officer – WGPE
3.) Senior Education Project Coordinator

 

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

Context: 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.”

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Health Program Officer

 

Purpose of The Job: The IRC, along with its Consortium partner has bid for a funding opportunity from ECHO in a Covid-19 Vaccination Implementation Consortium as a sub-agency. The Covid-19 Vaccination Consortium seeks to support the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) by ensuring healthcare workers receive COVID19 vaccination and in turn reduce the risk of health personnel transmitting the virus to patients in their care, many of whom may already have underlying health conditions that could place them at an elevated risk for COVID19 mortality and severe morbidity.

Scope: The IRC is recruiting for a Health Program officer for the Covid-19 Vaccination program in Sierra Leone for Bonthe. The Health Program Officer will hold the overall responsibility for supporting the implementation of the Covid-19 vaccination program in Bonthe district. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator, Project Coordinator, the DHMT and other key stakeholders in the districts, the health program officer will play a key role in ensuring that the Covid-19 vaccination program is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with relevant national policies and protocols. The Covid-19 vaccination HPO will work under the oversight of the Project Coordinator.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to all district vaccinators activities, ensure excellent communication with the Project Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator.
• Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline
• Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance of the Covid-19 vaccinators and provide on-the-job support to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with project standards/policies.
• Provide support to the Project Coordinator to prepare all donor reports for the Covid-19 program, as needed
• Work alongside the Project Coordinator and M&E Officer to provide technical support to HCWs on Covid-19 vaccination
• Represent IRC at relevant COVID-19 consultations and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator
• Ensure efficient utilization of the budget allocated to the district.

• Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries.

Key Working Relationships: External : Ministry of Health and Sanitation, DHMT, District Councils, Community structures

Internal: Senior Health Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, District Delivery Senior Managers, and IRC Field Manager

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Knowledge):

• Three or more years of work experience in health.
• Diploma in public health, or CHO or any related medical or health sciences

Experience:

• Experience in project implementation in Bonthe District,
• Experience in Covid-19 response is a Plus.
• Ability to speak one of the local languages (Mende, Sherbro)

SKILL & ABILITIES: Mandatory:

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems in Bonthe District
• Ability and licensed to ride a motor bike, as the position will be implemented in hard-to-reach locations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
• Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

How to Apply

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2.) M&E Officer – WGPE

 

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the overall guidance of the M&E Coordinator and direct supervision of the WGPE M&E Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Program Manager in preparing Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works in close collaboration with Saving Lives project team, Government officials, and partner organizations.

Job Overview/Summary

The M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related WGPE project actions (Initiation, project start-up, implementation, and close-out), providing technical M&E leadership for the WGPE project with specific attention to data quality and use. With direct support from the Project Coordinator, s/he will continuously assess the current M&E systems and capacity of staff related to Saving Lives M&E and based on this, address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result-based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into data collection platforms; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff.

Major Responsibilities

– Compile quantitative and qualitative data to showcase IRC’s WGPE project, covering all outlined program outcome areas.

– In close collaboration with the MEL Coordinator, WGPE M&E Manager, and Program Managers, lead the development & implementation of strong data collection tools and monitoring and evaluation plans for the protection program.

– Ensure efficient systems are in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required.

– Support the provision of technical training and capacity building in monitoring and evaluation to program staff.

– Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program staff and to verify the accuracy of the data reported

– Support program teams in analyzing and interpreting monitoring and evaluation of data.

– Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user-friendly information.

– With oversight from WGPE M&E Manager: o Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectation.

o Assist in the development of custom tables used to describe donor characteristics so that they are meaningful and not redundant.

o Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).

o Support the program team to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.

o Assist the program team and program coordinator in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.

– Provide to the supervisor, technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.

Specific Responsibilities Program/Project Design and learning: – Develop and make sure the WGPE project has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses.

– Ensure records are checked during meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with program managers.

– With support from the WGPE M&E Manager, establish and maintain project level information management system.

– With support from the WGPE M&E Manager, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders.

Monitoring

– Ensure the on-time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision.

– Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.

– Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping.

– Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives.

– Update project M&E plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.

– Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level.

Reviews & / Evaluation

– Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time.

– Follow up with project teams on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues.

– Periodically leads in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.

– Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information.

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

Database management, Information Management and Reporting

– Provide and maintain MIS content/requirements and feedback to project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT)

– Submit dataset to update country office wide program database, IPTT, & Comet on monthly basis.

– Maintain and regularly update project monitoring reports, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations.

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Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

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

– Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

– Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;

– Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;

– Experience in conducting assessments;

– Strong experience working with community groups;

– 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;

– Commitment to IRC values and principles.

Preferred Qualities

– At least three years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;

– Experience working in Health programs.

Qualifications: – Degree in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field.

– At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

– Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel, power point and quantitative analysis

– Ability to design M&E tools.

– Experience in continuous quality improvement processes.

– Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.

– Good report writing skills.

– Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship.

– Good communication skills.

– A good command of both written and spoken English.

How to Apply

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3.) Senior Education Project Coordinator

 

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.

· Supervise the overall implementation of education activities through effective direct management.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Requisition ID: req19287

Job Title: Senior Education Project Coordinator

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kenema, Sierra Leone

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.
• Supervise the overall implementation of education activities through effective direct management.
• 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 staf f 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 (3) and M&E manager (1) 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 relationswithteam members,promoting a strong teamspiritand providingoversight 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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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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SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.

 

Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes (Children’s villages, youth facilities, educational facilities, clinics) which supports more than 4,199 children in accessing and exercising their rights.

 

In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Children’s Village Manager to manage its programme interventions within the Freetown Village location in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies and available resources. The role will support programme development in alternative care service delivery using the Family-like Care setting in line with the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and national legislation.

 

The CV Manager will be involved in the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Children’s Village, Youth Village, and Educational Programmes, which include the Kindergarten, Lower & Upper Basic School and High School.

 

He/she is also responsible to ensure there is ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programmes and its efficiency according to the organisation’s policies and procedures.

 

Support the process of identifying local funding opportunities and applications for grants and other forms of local income (such as donations-in-kind and government subsidies).

 

S/he is to build and/or maintains effective relationship with local media and external bodies, so that child rights issues in general as well as the organisation’s mission and objectives can be promoted on a regular basis.

 

Provide the National Director and other senior staff with the required regular updates on programme activities and results.

 

Arranges, provides and coordinates the delivery of services to children and families in strong partnership with other services providers and in line with the family development plan.

 

Keeps regular contracts with child and family during the implementation of family development plan through phone calls, home visits and meeting in programme premises.

 

Advocates for the individual child and his/her family to have access to social entitlements or obtain needed services.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree or Master in psychology, and or pediatrics, and or sociology, and or pedagogy, and or project management, and or community development, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.

 

Minimum 5 years professional experience in project / program management

 

Have skills in human resources management and planning and monitoring and evaluation skills.

 

Have a great writing and reporting capacity and a mastery of the IT tool.

 

Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.

 

Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st September 2021

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

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

                                                    availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

 

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary

• A supportive team working environment

• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO

 

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.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 10th August, 2021

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.

 

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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Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone (relocations will be considered)

Contract: 12 months (with possible extension subject to funding and performance)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reporting to: TBC

 

Overview of the project

Education Partnerships Group (EPG) is a non-profit consultancy that supports governments in low and middle-income countries to shape and strengthen their education systems. EPG partners with governments to enable their decisions by generating and using research to ensure policy is informed by evidence, facilitating the design and effective implementation of policy, and advising on the piloting and scaling of new policy reforms.

EPG, in collaboration with the Education Workforce Initiative (EWI), have been supporting the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Sierra Leone with their policy reform agenda for over two years. Working closely with the Ministry’s Operations Policy and Planning Pillar, the consortium focuses on strengthening the policy development process by ensuring compliance and coherence to standards and supporting the drafting and implementation of policies.

To date, EPG and EWI have/are supporting the development of the:

• Radical Inclusion Policy (approved by Cabinet)

• School Feeding Policy (approved by Cabinet)

• Early Childhood Development Policy (approved by Cabinet)

• School Infrastructure Planning Policy (approved by Cabinet)

• Comprehensive School Safety Policy

• Basic and Senior Secondary Education Policy

• Use of School Subsidy Guidelines

• School Approval Guidelines

• Radical Inclusion Guidelines

• Early Childhood Development Guidelines

As the drafting of these policies and guidelines is completed or nearing completion, the validation and finalisation process will begin, culminating in their promulgation by the Cabinet, followed by their implementation.

About the role

EPG is looking for a highly motivated candidate, with excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of education programming and policy to support the ongoing development of policies and guidelines, as well as the implementation of policies recently promulgated.

The candidate will support EPG work alongside the MBSSE to ensure that policies are carefully and thoughtfully developed and implemented across the country. This will require the ability to oversee, and quality assure the development of policy and policy guidelines and develop templates and training tools to roll out implementation, in consultation with the MBSSE.

The right candidate will be passionate about the role education plays in transforming lives and see this role as an opportunity to support the MBSSE strengthen the policy environment to ensure the delivery of free quality education to all children in Sierra Leone. This role is based in the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and will also require helping the Ministry coordinate with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and development partners (World Bank, FCDO, etc).

Indicative responsibilities

Working under the guidance of an EPG Programme Manager, often with tight deadlines:

• Supports the MBSSE to develop policies and policy guidelines and costed implementation plans through quality assuring and/or drafting policy documents.

• Supports the MBSSE to develop an implementation process (timelines, templates, roles and responsibilities, etc).

• Supports the development of communication and training plans, training toolkits, etc) in close collaboration with the MBSSE and EPG team to support the implementation of policies nationally.

• Supports evidence-based research to inform policy development and implementation.

• Maintains constructive relationships with stakeholders (government counterparts, partners, etc) in close collaboration with the EPG Programme Manager.

• Contributes to the writing of programme deliverables, such as donor reporting.

• Supports EPG Programme Manager with programme management tasks including monitoring and evaluation, work planning, financial management and donor reporting.

Candidate requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Law, Public Administration, Economics, Education, or related field).

• 4+ years of professional experience.

• Excellent policy analysis skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to synthesise and analyse qualitative data.

• Experience in education policy and/or programming.

• Experience in project management including planning, monitoring and reporting.

• Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills including government counterparts, donors and implementing partners is desirable.

• Experience with the professional use of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong written communications and presentation skills in English.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a sense of humility and willingness to work with diverse team members, often remotely.

• A commitment to improving education quality for all children.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit in a single document a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and CV (maximum 3 pages) on our online recruitment portal. 

Please disregard the UK based questions as they do not apply for this role.

The deadline for applications is 13 August 2021, although applications will be reviewed, and candidates interviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on next steps

 

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The Organisation

Plan International is an independent international development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working with children and young people, our supporters, and partners, we aim to tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

The Opportunity   

Plan International is currently prepositioning for an anticipated donor-funded opportunity in Sierra Leone which aims to improve access to education, learning, and sexual and reproductive health information for over 800,000 adolescent girls and children with disability over the life of the programme.

We are currently seeking interested national candidates for the following positions: 

• Deputy Team Leader – DTL (with a technical background in education and girls’ learning or a technical background in SRHR/CSE, ideally FCDO commercial contracts experience, experience managing large programmes, experience of working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Education and Girls’ Learning Expert [relevant technical background (in school and out-of-school settings expertise would be a bonus), experience implementing or advising large-scale, multi-year education/ girls` learning programmes in Sierra Leone or the region]

• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Expert (CSE in-school setting expertise, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• SRHR Expert (relevant technical background, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Gender and Inclusion Expert (relevant technical background in gender and inclusion mainstreaming, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Safeguarding Expert (relevant technical background in safeguarding mainstreaming, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

All candidates must command excellent communication skills in English; Knowledge of local languages would be an advantage

Please note only candidates who meet the minimum criteria should apply.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment @ plan-international.org

and note their relevant expertise in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 8th August 2021 by 5:00 pm

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