World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Officer (Reproductive Health)
2.) Security Assistant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Officer (Reproductive Health)

Technical Officer (Reproductive Health)

( 2404391 )

Grade : NO-C

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year

Job Posting: May 22, 2024, 12:21:10 PM

WHO works closely with the Ministry of Health, other UN agencies and partners to improve the health outcomes for the people of Sierra Leone. The country has a number of pressing health challenges, including high rates of maternal and child mortality. The Ministry has declared zero tolerance for both maternal and child mortality hence accelerated reduction of the high burden of maternal and child mortality is a priority. The MOH’s Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Policy and Strategy provides strategic direction to end preventable mortality and enhance the health and wellbeing of women, newborns, children, and adolescents in Sierra Leone. The RH/FP programme, in conjunction with the Quality Management Unit in MOH lead on improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes and the quality and experience of care. There have been significant advances in efforts to strengthen MDSR, EmONC training and mentoring, and initiate Obstetric triage assessment and treatment in selected high-volume facilities, but access to and utilization of many SRH cost-effective interventions remain limited. The nursing and midwifery workforce constitutes the largest workforce for health and is central to attaining the ambitious targets of RMNCAH Strategy, but challenges remain with respect to nursing and midwifery education, scope of practice and regulation The RMNCAH strategy promotes a range of interventions that should be further facilitated and describes those remaining barriers and bottlenecks which should be urgently addressed to end preventable mortality and enhance the health of women, newborns, children, and adolescents in Sierra Leone. The National Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan 2019- 2023 aims to assess the context-specific needs in nursing and midwifery within the wider remit of the relevant policies of the Ministry of Health (MOH), and to translate these into strategies for the improved provision of services

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the ULC Cluster and RMNCAH unit lead, the National Professional Officer, (Sexual & Reproductive Health) will:

•  Work closely with other RMNCAH team members and with MOH colleagues at central and district level to develop and implement strategies to improve Sexual Reproductive Health within RMNCAH, including liaising with stakeholders in the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Directorate, the Nursing & Midwifery Directorate, and the Quality Management programme
•  Participate in the Review of the Sierra Leone National Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Strategy to assess performance against health systems capacity to deliver SRH interventions and make recommendations to address bottlenecks and gaps
•  Support the translation and implementation of the Sierra Leone Quality and Patient Safety Roadmap, as it applies to sexual reproductive & maternal health. In particular support the application of QI approaches to reducing maternal deaths from the commonest causes of maternal mortality, building on current efforts Position DescriptionProfessional Classified version of Position Description as at: 07-Mar-2024 3 Sensitivity: Internal & Restricted
•  Support the implementation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan, and activities to commemorate and document the Sierra Leone International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
•  Coordinate TWG engagements and forums in order to plan and prioritize for the most effective coordinated delivery of technical assistance. This will be done through reviewing and familiarizing with national RMNCAH health policies, strategies, programmes, and related legislation, major players.
•  Work with other Nursing & Midwifery HRH partners to build the capacity of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty to deliver quality competency-based education
•  Build the capacity of the Nurses and Midwives Board to regulate the nursing and midwifery workforce and pre-service education
•  Collaborate in the facilitation and supervision of central and district level RMNCAH in-service and on-the-job trainings, with follow up on quality supportive supervision, mentorship, and corrective actions, in order to ensure that trainings are more effective and result in sustained positive changes in knowledge, competencies, attitudes and practices. And where relevant support preservice curriculum development and training
•  Prepare monthly donor progress reports against agreed detailed work plan milestones, and quarterly technical reports. Assist MOH in preparing concept notes and budgets for activities, and their reporting on these.
•  Collaborate with the WHO Regional Office for Africa and Headquarters and support global and regional initiatives through joint planning and missions with a specific focus on the development and implementation of SRH priorities including to global and regional declarations and mandates, and
•  Perform all other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine, Midwifery, or other Clinical discipline

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Clinical Sciences and/or Public Health with specialization in SRH or equivalent from a recognized University or College Experience

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevant post qualification experience including clinical practice

Desirable: Experience working on scaling up the delivery of public health programmes at decentralized levels. Experience in pre-service medical education/clinical instruction of health professionals, (doctors, midwives, other)

Skills

Strong technical skills and knowledge in the area of Reproductive and Child Health Skills and ability to timely synthesize key components and working group outputs. Ability to build and promote partnerships across the organization and beyond. Demonstrated ability to produce results, while respecting WHO’s professional, ethical, and legal framework

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLE 528,310 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•  This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
•  Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. eNhi3zR C0zkIf
•  A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
•  In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
•  According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
•  Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
•  The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
•  The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States ( https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
•  Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
•  An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
•  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
•  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
•  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
•  WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
•  The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
•  Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
•  This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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2.) Security Assistant

SECURITY ASSISTANT

( 2404476 )

Grade : No grade

Contractual Arrangement : Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 6 months

Job Posting: May 24, 2024, 2:15:33 PM

Area of expertise:

Expert in security.

Purpose of Job:

Under the overall direction of the WR and under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and under the technical supervision of the AFRO Regional Field Security Officer, the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters related to the management of the safety and security of WHO personnel and assets across the country.

Background

Security activities need to be improved within our Office. Currently, we have several pending reports, including the theft of the laptops just over a year ago, the bus crash report, the 2022 safety audit update and updating the accident information into the Track Point system.

In addition, there is a need to improve the management of our Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) which contains several activities that are not up to date. The current focal point is overwhelmed with other responsibilities and will not be able to properly manage the security aspect that is very important to our office. The number of staff in country office is growing daily with new staff that and visitors who need regular security briefing. After a working session with FSO/AFRO in the SRMM (Security Risk Management Measures) system, he urged recruiting a security assistant in collaboration with the local UNDSS office to help the office to manage and follow up all security aspects. We are suggesting can recruiting the security assistant for a period of 12 months with an SSA contract at grade G6 of 6 months, The estimated salary for the six months is: 4328.26 USD (6 months). Considering the above, I would like to ask for your approval for the recruitment to be carried out so that the Office can finalize all the proceedings and be up to date on the security aspects. Under the overall guidance of the WR and under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the technical supervision of the AFRO Regional Field Security Officer, the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters related to the management of the safety and security of WHO personnel and assets across the country.

Deliverables:

•  Conduct periodic Security Risk Assessments within the area of responsibility as required in support of WHO Operations.
•  Establish Standing Operating Procedures for WHO operations countrywide
•  Maintains WHO staff and eligible dependent lists and update UNDSS on a weekly basis on any changes to the list.
•  Maintains regular contacts with local security officials, UNDSS, security focal points of UN agencies as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in operation.
•  Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
•  Advise staff members on emergency operations in the event of any emergency in accordance with the country / Area Security Plan
•  Update on the security issues identified by the audit. eN41P63 C0zkIf
•  Monitor and report on safety incidents affecting WHO personnel, offices, and property, such as safety incident reports including traffic accidents.
•  Monitor security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices, and assets, and prepare security reports, such as the Security Incident Report,
•  Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
•  Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents.
•  Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security MeasuresRSM) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
•  Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences.
•  Ensure HF/VHF communication is maintained with UNDSS Communication Centre and WHO Operations in the field.
•  Manage and maintain the WHO Wardens list.
•  Perform any other relevant task as requested by the WR

C. Other activities:

•  Perform any other relevant task as requested by the WR

1. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalent technical training in Security

Desirable: University Degree

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years working experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable but not a requirement.

Skills/Knowledge:

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision; Very good understanding of operations and logistics in a complex work environment. Excellent knowledge of fixed asset management and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

WHO Competencies

Communicating in a credible and effective way

Producing results

Fosters integration and teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Ensuring the effective use of resources.

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.

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Job Description

Tel: (+232-76-672-186)

Email: pfmu2018@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE 

Project Fiduciary Management Unit – PFMU

13 Howe Street

Freetown

Sierra Leone

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  Recruitment for the Positions of Civil Engineer for the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone  Project (Positions Two (2). 

Sierra Leone

Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP)

Grant No.: D8420-SL

Project Id: P168608

Issue date: 16th May 2024

1.The Government of Sierra Leone has received funding from the International  Development Association IDA of the Word Bank towards the preparation of the Resilient  Urban Sierra Leone Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the funding for  eligible payment under the contract for the Hiring of a Civil Engineer through the Project  Fiduciary Management Unit.

The position of Civil Engineer is a contracted full-time position. S/he will be part of the  PMU team. The Civil Engineer will be based in the RUSLP PMU Work under the overall  leadership and guidance of the Project Manager and be supervised by the Senior Civil  Engineer who reports to the Project Manager. She or he will be part of the technical team  in the PMU for the implementation of the infrastructure subcomponents (components 2  and 3) of the RUSLP. The incumbent is expected to perform as a Project Officer (Civil  Engineer) to provide technical, administrative, and monitoring of the construction the  implementation of the infrastructure subcomponents (components 2 and 3) of the RUSLP  by the Contractors assigned by PMU. The officer will ensure that the construction works  are done according to the civil plans, structural designs, and drawings in full compliance  with stipulated building Codes using high-quality construction materials.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Civil Engineer, under the supervision and collaboration of the Senior Civil Engineer,  will be required to:

• Coordinate all engineering functions and activities related to assigned infrastructure  components of RUSLP.
• Coordinate all preliminary activities of the engineering works including but not  limited to topographic survey, site review, geotechnical investigations where  required, material reviews, etc.
• Review infrastructure technical designs, BoQs and engineering estimates, tendering  packages and processing and contract documents and ensuring conformity with  resilient standards.
• Coordinate with local authorities and local councils in project selection, reviewing  annual investment plans, works designs, BoQs, costs estimates, tendering,  supervision, and monitoring.
• In consultation with RUSLP project Manager and the Senior Engineer support  technical infrastructure options assessment and stakeholder consultation for the  various sites to ensure acceptance and ownership of solutions to be developed.
• On behalf of the PMU, provide support to the PFMU in responding to the World  Bank technical comments and bidder’s/consultants’ technical clarifications on all  packages (technical designs, BoQs and engineering estimates, tendering packages,  contract documents).
• Contract management and oversight to ensure the consultants and contractors are  delivering as per their contract, with quality and timeliness.
• Assisting in detailed monitoring and evaluation and reporting on progress in  meeting subproject indicators.
• Oversee work of supervision engineer to ensure they are on site and verifying the  contractors carry out civil works in line with the designs and associated  Environment and Social Management Plan.
• Alert management when consultants/contractors fail to deliver as per contract and  program of works and recommend measures for PMU to take to address them, in  consultation with the Senior Engineer and the Procurement team.
• Advise Project Management on all engineering matters that urgently require to be  referred to the World Bank.
• Carrying out weekly reviews of the preparation activities, assessing progress,  bottlenecks, and means to ensure progress remains on track for activities assigned  to him/her;
• Assisting Local Councils in the monitoring and oversight of the Community  Facilitation, Planning and Engineering Design consultants (referred to as Design  Consultants) to be engaged to prepare the “Upgrading of Selected Neighborhood  Communities and Markets” component of the RUSLP.
• Assist in the review of technical engineering reports for each sub-component that  will be prepared by Design Consultants.
• Work on project management Gantt charts to ensure works are on track and in line  with agreed timelines.
• Maintain liaison with the local councils and local authority/other project  stakeholders (where appropriate to the project) and sort out emerging issues in  consultation with RUSLP project Manager and the Senior Engineer to ensure  Uninterrupted progress of the construction works.
• Maintain constant liaison with the Contractor/Consultants and their representatives  (Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors), including attending regular meetings to  ensure the pace of work progress.
• Liaising with other project specialist (including safeguards, OHS and procurement)  and offering engineering technical advisory.
• Lead technical supervision of all construction works (markets, neighborhoods,  landfill facilities and the waste transfer station) ensuring that the works are  implemented to the required standards, designs, within the assigned cost and time,  while ensuring compliance with social and environmental safeguards.
• Ensure that the construction activities are carried out according to the plans, designs  and drawings and ascertain accuracy of the qualities, quantities and proportions of  the construction materials are precisely maintained.
• Managing changes to engineering construction works ensuring that any changes  have no adverse effect on the project, and they are undertaken following project  works change protocols including documentation.
• Leading the review and assessment of contractors’ and consultants’ payment claims  for engineering works.
• Review of consultant’s and contractor’s reports.
• Liaise with the Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist in producing  progress reports for Project activities.
• Lead process of reviewing of operation and maintenance manuals for the completed  works in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

The consultant must meet the following minimum academic and related experience  requirements:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering/construction management/project  management/environmental engineering with 8 years’ experience in the  management and implementation of civil engineering projects or
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering, Project  Management, Construction Management, or a related subject, together with a  minimum of 6 years’ experience in the management and implementation of civil  engineering projects.
• Experience in working with donor/public sector projects.
• Be a registered member of the Sierra Leone Institute of Engineers.
• Experience designing, delivering, and overseeing public works in urban setting,  especially related to flood risk reduction, urban upgrading, solid waste  management, and environmental engineering is a major advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of urban planning and development, solid waste  management, disaster risk management, environmental conservation, and local  government in Africa.
• Experience with developing, reviewing, or implementing Environmental and Social  Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) is a plus. • Demonstrated effective communication skills, speaking and writing, and  outstanding interpersonal skills, effective team member.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to concisely communicate key messages.
• Experience with the World Bank operations and its documentation, including  operational policies, project cycles, and supervision tools is an added value. • Experience working on complex programs involving multi-stakeholder  coordination.
• Demonstrated skills to engage and effectively lead dialogues with both local  communities as well as government leaders and decision makers.
• Strong conceptual and research/analytical skills with the ability to rapidly analyze  and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusion and  recommendations.
• Very strong organizational skills and good attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, working in complex and dynamic projects.  Ability to overcome challenges and propose solutions proactively.
• Experience in donor-funded projects and/or project management in urban  infrastructure, land administration, sustainable landscapes, territorial development,  or spatial planning dimensions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams and function effectively  as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• GIS and mapping skills is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of World Bank operational policies, practices and procedures is an  asset.
• Excellent and effective command of English in verbal and written forms required. • Experience working with project management tools and software such as MS  project, is an advantage.
• Ability to work with government officials and representatives of international  agencies.
• Experience working with international and national consultants as well as  international and local contractors is important.
• Experience in donor-funded projects in urban infrastructure.
• Excellent ICT with very strong proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel,  Word, and Power Point.
• Proven track record of delivery of high-quality outputs while working under  pressure, in a multi-sector environment, and within tight deadlines.

DELIVERABLES

The key deliverables shall include (but not limited to) the following: • Reviewed Project Annual Investment plan.

• All Project infrastructure designs reviewed on time.
• Location maps and designs for all works sites.
• Technical supervision of all construction works conducted for quality control and  assurance.
• Changes to engineering construction works properly managed and documented.
• Engineering technical advisory provided.
• Contractors’ and consultants’ payment certificates for engineering works reviewed  and assessed and certified.
• Engineering project progress reports and other reports timely compiled.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The Contract is for an initial period of one-year renewable upon satisfactory completion of  the assignment and satisfactory appraisal results.

LANGUAGES

International Professional: Fluency (Level C) in English.

REPORTING LINE

The Civil Engineer will report to the Director of FDD, work under the close supervision of  the Project Manager and the Senior Civil Engineer, and work closely with PMU staff, other  stakeholders, implementing agencies, and WB staff.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER

Facilities to be provided by the project during tenure of service include: • Office space with computer and furniture

• Email and internet access.
• Required office stationery.
• Photocopying and printing facilities
• Project Documents
•  Administrative Assistant (who will support the PMU)
• Access to a vehicle and other logistics to facilitate regular field visits as may be required.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and  supporting documents (Note: do not send originals) with the names and addresses of three  referees, one of which should be the last or current employer and addressed to:

Acting Team Lead Project Fiduciary Management Unit Ministry of Finance Howe Street  Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Or By E-mail application as attachment (including all supporting documents) to:  resilienturbanslp2019@gmail.com

Please indicate clearly on the envelop (in the case of hard copy application) or in the email  subject heading and attachment (in the case of electronic applications) the post for which  application is made.

QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

CLOSING DATE:

The Closing Date and time for receipt of applications is 28th June 2024.

World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Lead- HIV/TB
2.) Grants Finance Coordinator
3.) Civil Engineer
4.) PME Coordinator
5.) Technical Lead-Malaria
6.) Risk and Compliance Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Lead- HIV/TB

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

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2.) Grants Finance Coordinator

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

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3.) Civil Engineer

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO APPLY;

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4.) PME Coordinator

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

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5.) Technical Lead-Malaria

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This p

Position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

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6.) Risk and Compliance Coordinator

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking the following positions for the Global Fund multi-component grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program. The below key positions will be responsible for the overall leadership and functional oversight of the program. Interested applicants need to have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders.  The grant is part of World Vision International Sierra Leone and is under the overall leadership of the National Director. The Chief of Party will manage a team of senior staff and ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated/ delivered under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, with a budget of 21 million dollars, and the possibility of an increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Below are the positions open for recruitment. All Applicants are required to apply through our online application system, through the links below.

 

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

1.) Technical Advisor
2.) Program Manager
3.) School Liaison Officer
4.) Education and Literacy Program Manager
5.) Procurement Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Advisor

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Technical Advisor – REACH Malaria 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

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, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

CRS seeks a Technical Advisor for the USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)-funded Reaching every at risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global program for its Sierra Leone  country program. Reach Malaria aims is to provide implementation support services and technical assistance  to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria  services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy, seasonal malaria  chemoprevention, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other  malaria prevention interventions. CRS is a sub to a prime organization.

As a technical advisor, you will report to the Program Manager II and will provide technical leadership,  guidance, and support to a help introduce and implement malaria support services, and coordinate with  relevant ministries, CRS technical teams and other implementing partners globally.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead technical and monitoring aspects of project activity implementation and ensure adherence to  PMI technical guidance and global best practices.
• Provide technical solutions to REACH Malaria activities for strategic planning and how to best apply  program implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and MEL, ensuring  high-quality implementation.
• Support developing project work plans and guide the design of specific, quantifiable performance  indicators and targets for core and country programs, and reporting results.
• Contribute to identifying and scaling-up best practices in malaria diagnosis and case management,  malaria in pregnancy, and community case management.
• Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in REACH Malaria programming for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to CP staff.
• Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports. Contribute to the design and  drafting of research findings, publications, project updates, guidance documents, presentations and  donor reports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, including ministries of health,  universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners in coordinating activity implementation.  Participate in forums in the area of malaria to collect and share best practices and promote REACH  Malaria’s work.

Basic Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health or Medical Science, or other related area required.
• Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role  with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years  working for programming interventions in malaria.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in malaria. General knowledge of  other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and  practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and  methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based  and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,  information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
• Experience supporting USAID and/or PMI funded health projects, with preference for malaria  interventions.
• Familiarity with stakeholders in the malaria services space, including malaria case management,  prevention of MiP, SMC, surveillance, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for  service delivery.

Required Languages – English Language

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 10 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not  under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big  picture and ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: REACH Malaria Sierra Leone team, Head of Programs, Country Representative, Head of Operations, REACH Malaria Senior Coordinator and other REACH Malaria staff, Regional Technical Advisors, Senior  Technical Advisor – Malaria Lead, other HQ technical staff.

External: REACH Malaria Consortia Partners, USAID and PMI, National Malaria Control Program, local  organizations, WHO and other UN agencies, constituent of technical working groups.

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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 email, 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 14th May 2024.

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2.) Program Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Program Manager – REACH Malaria 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

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, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

CRS seeks a Program Manager for the USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)-funded Reaching every at risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global program for its Sierra Leone  country program. REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance  to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria  services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy, seasonal malaria  chemoprevention, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other  malaria prevention interventions. CRS is a sub to a prime organization.

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the implementation of the REACH Malaria contract in  Sierra Leone, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing PMI’s work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure  that REACH Malaria delivers high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of the REACH Malaria contract in Sierra  Leone throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out  are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
•  Lead the development of annual workplans and annexes.
• Effectively manage talent for the REACH Malaria contract and supervise. Manage team dynamics and  staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete  performance management for direct reports.
• Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and  publications in REACH Malaria and implementation of the MEL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of  promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management  agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in REACH Malaria for staff and  partners to enhance program quality and impact.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to REACH Malaria and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and  stewardship of project material sources.

Basic Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, International Relations or in the field  of health required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required,  with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of health and malaria.
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO. Required Languages – English required.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and  offer innovative solutions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and  externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from  multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
•  Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web  Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: At least two direct supervisees

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Head of Programs, Country Representative, Head of Operations, REACH Malaria Senior Coordinator and other REACH Malaria staff, Regional Technical Advisors, Senior Technical Advisor – Malaria Lead, other  HQ technical staff.

External: REACH Malaria Consortia Partners, USAID and PMI, National Malaria Control Program, local  organizations, WHO and other UN agencies, constituent of technical working groups. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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 email, 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 14th May 2024.

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3.) School Liaison Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: School Liaison Officer. 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

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, HIV, health, agriculture, education,  microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Title: School Liaison Officer

Department: Mc Govern Dole Education Program

Reports To: Senior Project Officer

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Kabala Office with 5% travel when applicable 

Job Summary: 

As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-All  Pikin for Learn IV (APFL IV) project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in  support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and  service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and  constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the coordination and 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.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans  and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project  experiences.
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting  partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and  tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting  schedule.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information  for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Specific Responsibilities: 

✓ Oversee the activities of APFL IV project Field Coordinators in all project communities.

✓ Work with project staff to monitor and collect appropriate indicators for project success  such as attendance and enrolment records and develop systems for collecting and analyzing data.

✓ Work with teachers, SMCs, and local stakeholders to troubleshoot problems for each project  school related to project implementation.

✓ Ensure that beneficiary schools provide the necessary resources to prepare and serve daily  meals and adhere to food preparation, hygiene and sanitation standards established by the  project.

✓ Support cascading of training of communities, teachers and students on proper use and  maintenance of school infrastructures

✓ Conduct regular visits to schools to monitor project activities and prepare reports and  success stories.

✓ The school liaison officer will support strategic partnerships by providing top-quality advice,  facilitate effective knowledge management, and provide technical assistance to project  planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting at all levels.

✓ Act as contact points for each Chiefdom where CRS intervenes and oversee the activities of  the field coordinators in the respective chiefdoms.

✓ Keep lists of agencies or personnel representing CRS in Project schools Communities and  build on the partnerships to facilitate project implementation.

✓ facilitate meetings and cooperation between CRS and its stakeholders in the chiefdom.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of Food Aid programs with a focus on education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, and  experience with INGO and USG programs would be a plus.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.

Required Languages – English Language and Creole

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % of the time in often difficult terrain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and  community members.
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities. • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement. • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Supervisory Responsibilities: All field coordinators in his/her assigned chiefdom

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Health and Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Education Quality Coordinator External: SMCs, Local authorities in each chiefdom, project stakeholders in the chiefdom under  his/her supervision

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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 email, 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 14th May 2024.

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4.) Education and Literacy Program Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Education and Literacy Program Manager. 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

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 are accomplished through programs  of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Background  

CRS Sierra Leone is implementing the fifth phase of the McGovern-Dole (MGD) “Lan for u future” project  funded by the United State Department of agriculture (USDA).

In September 2022, the ‘Lan for u future’ project was approved for four years, with a coverage of 5 chiefdoms  (Kamukeh, Wara Wara Bafodia, Diang, Kalian, Nieni) of Koinadugu district and 10 chiefdoms (Dembelia Sinkunia, Kebelia, Sulima, Wollay Barawa, Morifindugu, Mongo, Nyedu, Neya, Delemandugu, and Kulor  Saradu) of Falaba district, in the north of Sierra Leone;

The program aims to; improve literacy of school age children by building teachers and school administrators’  skills and knowledge, by improving teachers’ attendance and their access to school supplies and improved  literacy instruction materials.

It is also meant to improve students’ attentiveness by increasing access to food and improving nutrition and  health practices to reduce hunger and absences. Improve students’ attendance by providing nutritious meals,  take home rations and presenting parents with economic incentives and address cultural practices that may  be detrimental to school attendance. Increase use of health and dietary practices by increasing students and  communities’ knowledge of health and hygiene practices, by training food preparers on safe food preparation  and storage, by increasing access to clean water and sanitation, by increasing access to deworming  medications, and by increasing access to the requisite food preparation.

The project works with the MBSSE both in Freetown and in Koinadugu and Falaba Districts, Caritas Makeni,  Teach for Sierra Leone (TFSL) and the University of Makeni (UNIMAK)for the training of teachers. Additionally,  the project is working with the Nutrition unit of the District Health Medical Teams (DHMT) and Mother Support  Group with Caritas Makeni as the only subrecipient implementing the health and nutrition activities.

Job Title: Education and Literacy Program Manager

Department: Mc Govern Dole Education Program

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Kabala Office

Job Summary: 

You will manage programming in the Country Program (CP) for Education and Early childhood development  program 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.

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.
• Participate in key decision making on program strategy.
• Research standardized literacy testing tools, literacy teaching techniques and supporting materials, and  adapt as needed to context of Burkina Faso
• Encourage innovation/creativity and lead implementation of pilot activities

Ensure visibility around education activities by leading field visits of partners, donors, press outlets to  field sites and overseeing development of one-pagers, brochures, short videos, etc

• 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 food for education, early childhood  and education programing, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and  approaches.
• Maintain strong partnerships with MBSSE, TFSL, Caritas Makeni, Unimak, local authorities, through  regular communication, proactive responses to challenges that arise, and organization of periodic  review/planning workshops
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning  and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
• In collaboration with Grant Manager, prepare partner (TFSL, Unimak) agreements/annual budget,  review financial and progress reports

Basic Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Education,  Early child hood development and Food for education program is required. Additional experience  may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 2 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.

Required Languages – English.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Project management experience in <Education, Early child hood development and Food for  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.

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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 email, 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 14th May 2024.

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5.) Procurement Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Procurement Officer – Kabala 

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.  

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, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:  

You will coordinate local procurement activities and processes to acquire goods and services in support of  the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will  allow you to successfully coordinate the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities and  ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate fully compliant procurement systems and operating procedures. Assess effectiveness and  efficiency and recommend improvements. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement  principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with  all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods and services. Provide pricing information  to assist budget holders with budget preparation.
• Coordinate the sourcing process and perform various activities to assist with ensuring the best value  for money: market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation,  supplier identification and research, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation,  contract/purchase order and other documents preparation.
• Communicate with other procurement staff and various program and operations units to coordinate  and track goods/services delivery and receipt and keep everyone informed of the status. Collect  information to confirm that goods/services delivered are what have been ordered in the correct  quantities and quality, they arrive on schedule and at the right cost.
• Maintain correspondence and constant contact with suppliers to follow up on the execution of  contractual terms and conditions, and handle issues if needed. Monitor and report on supplier  performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with  contract/purchase order modifications.
• Accountable for transparency within the procurement department through ensuring a complete,  accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and  inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document  retrieval.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant degree.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in procurement/purchasing management, logistics,  administration, preferably with an international organization.
• Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. USAID, EU, UN)
• Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions.
• Knowledge of contract terms, as well as a proven ability to successfully complete purchase orders  against specifications.

Required Languages – English, Krio and any other local language in Koinadugu and Falaba

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 5 % in the country office or Makeni.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Good planning and coordination skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities effectively
•  Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
•  Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
•  Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Professional certification a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database management  systems (e.g. MS Access) highly desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Procurement Team, Program Team, Admin, Fleet, Finance and HR

External: Service providers, Suppliers including catering, accommodation mechanics etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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 email, 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 14th May 2024.

BCM Sierra Leone Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Rebuilding Mechanic Supervisor
2.) Accounts Officer
3.) Administration Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Rebuilding Mechanic Supervisor

JOB VACANCY

BCM is currently seeking for experienced candidate for the position of:

 

REBUILD MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

1. Two years driving experience
2. Five years’ experience in component rebuilding
3. Electronic Technician usage (ET)
4. System Information Service (2) usage (SIS2)
5. Making of parts list for component rebuilding

6.Should be able to rebuild the components below

1. ENGINES (C32, C27, C18, C15, 3508, 3408,3306, 3412 etc.)
2. TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTOR, FINAL DRIVE AND WHEEL STATIONS (777D, 773, 992K, 980, ADT, D9R, D8R, 16H, 14M, etc.)

iii. PUMPS AND MOTORS

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1. Can read and write,
2. Minimum requirement of Certificate in technical Education.

ALL SHOTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE TESTED TO DERTERMINE THEIR SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO FORWARD THEIR APPLICATION INCLUDING UPDATED CV TO KINGHO EMPLOYMENT OFFICE OR BCM HEAD OFFICE – FREETOWN AND ASLO BY EMAIL recruitment@bcmgh.com 

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATION IS ON THE 18th APRIL, 2024

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2.) Accounts Officer

31 Off cape Road Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel. +232 78 866 735 Email: sierraleoneaccounls@bcmghcom

TIN: 1017080-9

SIERRA LEONE Limited

JOB VACANCY:

Accounts Officer

Employment type:     Contract

Position grade:  Senior Staff

Department:        Administration

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation or bank and petty cash vouchers .

2. Preparation of monthly payrolls using timesheet summaries from Site & elsewhere
3. Preparation and payment of monthly leave allowances •and related claims
4. Preparation of creditor payment schedules (payment analyses)
5. Compilation of monthly withholding tax returns
6. Compilation for payment of monthly PAYE’ NASSIT and other statutory returns.
7. Updating of the creditors schedules
8. Preparation of timesheets and verification of Site timesheets summaries
9. Checking and analyzing Site petty cash payments,
10. Preparation of cheque and petty cash vouchers
11.  Dealing with taxation and related matters

 

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Relevant qualifications in Accounting: Degree, HND or equivalent qualification is preferred

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a similar role is preferred Proven knowledge in the use of MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
•  Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks .and deliver appropriately

Behavioral Attributes: Result and deadline oriented

C V ‘s and application letters should be sent by’ email to: recruitment@bcmgh.com

Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 26th April, 2024

      Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for Interview

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3.) Administration Officer

Administration Officer

Employment type: Contract

Position grade:     Senior Staff

Department:          Administration

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Update and maintain office policies und procedures

Handle and report on compliance matters

Mange office supplies

Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying. binding. scanning etc.

Maintain Contact lists

Update Office policies as needed

Handle flight and hotel reservations

Liaise with senior administrative officers to handle requests and queries from senior managers

Provide general support to visitors and colleague personnel when they get to Freetown

Follow all health and safety regulations in the discharge of assigned duties

Any other duty assigned by the superior

 

TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Relevant qualifications in Management and Administration: Degree,  HND or equivalent qualification is preferred

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the role of an Administration Officer is preferred
• Proven knowledge in the use of MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet light deadlines

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work independently  with  minimal supervision

Behavioral Attributes: Result and deadline oriented

CV’s and application letters should be sent by email to : recruitment@bcmgh.com

Deadline tor submission of applications is Friday 26th April 2024

Only Shon listed applicants Will be contacted for interview

Solthis is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Coordinator
2.) HIV technical officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Coordinator

ABOUT US 

Solthis is a global health NGO, founded 20 years ago, which works for prevention and access to quality  healthcare for all, by sustainably strengthening healthcare systems and services. We focus on women’s,  mothers’ and children’s health, and on major pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Solthis is a  development NGO, present in West Africa with 6 country offices, which, in partnership with local actors,  deploys projects including operational research, capacity building and advocacy.

Solthis applies a policy of non-discrimination in recruitment based solely on the skills, experience and  interpersonal skills of its candidates, and under no circumstances bases its selection criteria on notions  such as gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or state of health  (pathology and/or disability). We therefore encourage you all to apply.

To complete our operational team based in Sierra Leone, we are looking for a:

Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV in Sierra Leone 

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract (one-year renewable with the possibility of extension for the  whole duration of the project)

Status: National

Base of assignment: Freetown, Sierra Leone (with regular missions in Western Urban and Rural Areas)  Availability: Before 1st of May 2024

BACKGROUND 

The IMPAACT4HIV project will pilot innovative models of disease management for people living with  advanced HIV (children, adults and adolescents) through a simplified, decentralized approach in target  countries. It will focus on early detection, identification and decentralized management in primary  structures and community channels. This includes rapid diagnosis of HIV, disease and opportunistic  infections, linkage to antiretroviral treatment, short-course therapy with enhanced prophylaxis and  treatment of opportunistic diseases, and a management strategy for severe bacterial infections. The  project will implement community-based, people-centered approaches and introduce innovative tools to  improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services.

The project, funded by UNITAID, will be managed by a consortium led by Aurum with DNDI, PATA, MAA  and SOLTHIS, and implemented in South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC and Sierra Leone. It will  run for 42 months (about 3 and a half years) from January 2024. SOLTHIS will oversee deployment in Côte  d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone.

The SOLTHIS team will comprise a Program Coordinator based in Abidjan and two implementation teams  in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Freetown (Sierra Leone). In this context, we are looking for a Project  Coordinator to oversee the overall implementation of the project in Sierra Leone. 

SPECIFIC TASKS  

The IMPAACT4HIV Project Coordinator in Sierra Leone is responsible for the overall management of the  project in the country. He or she oversees implementing activities and achieving the objectives set out in  the contract with the donor, as well as managing his or her team, representing the project to partners and

stakeholders, and overseeing the administrative and financial aspects of the project. He/she works under  the direct coordination of the IMPAACT4HIV program coordinator based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

1- Implementation and monitoring 

• Implements activities in line with SOLTHIS quality standards, objectives and donor commitments.
•  Supervises the development and implementation of the M&E plan.
• Ensures the production and quality of defined deliverables.
• Ensures internal and external reporting.
• Nurtures and strengthens relationships with in-country partnersEnsures project capitalization and  communication

2- Administrative and financial follow-up  

• Manages the project budget in collaboration with the Administrative and Financial Manager  (AFM).
• Ensures that SOLTHIS’ and the project donor’s administrative and financial procedures are  disseminated and respected within the team, and that they are properly applied. • Guarantees the application of the fraud and abuse prevention and management procedure within  the project.

3-Supervision and team management  

• Recruits and manages his/her team
• Sets annual objectives and carries out regular individual reviews
• Develops team dynamics and creates a healthy working environment in line with SOLTHIS values  and HR principles.
• Ensures the application of the Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) procedure  within the project

4- Project development  

• Contributes to the development and search for funding for a possible 2nd phase of the project  and new projects within his / her area of expertise.

5-Compliance with safety regulations  

• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, particularly when traveling within the country • Informs the country Program Coordinator of any political/social/humanitarian issues that may  affect the security management of the mission

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. SOLTHIS reserves the right to change  this document.

 

PROFILE REQUIRED  

Education 

• Hold a medical Degree (Doctorate in medicine with significant experience in the field of HIV)

Experience 

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in implementing HIV-related projects in West Africa.
•  Experience in introducing innovative health approaches in line with international  recommendations.
• Experience in collaborating with various institutional partners, including Ministry of Health,  National AIDS Control Program, National AIDS Secretary, PEPFAR, and CSOs working in HIV.

Qualities and skills  

• You have a Doctorate in Medicine and you worked with HIV+ patients
• You are familiar with project management, operational management (including M&E) and  budgeting, as well as managing institutional funding.
• You can lead a multidisciplinary team and create a team dynamic.
• You are autonomous and able to make proposals.
• You are committed to passing on high-quality knowledge.
• Your analytical, drafting and summarizing skills are such that you are comfortable producing  reports and drafting projects.
• You are good at anticipating, planning and you are well organized in your work  • Your flexibility and adaptability will enable you to manage stress.
• You are recognized for your ability to work in partnerships and networks.
• You stand out for your ability to represent, dialogue and advocate with health authorities.  • You are fluent in English and able to work in French.

PAY 

Salary: Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS salary scale and CV, cover  letter, and 3 references who are your former managers

HOW TO APPLY 

Application form: CV and cover letter

To be sent to: recrutement@solthis.org with the subject “SL Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV – Surname Name”.  

Application deadline: 18/03/2024

Procedure: Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview.  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if a  candidate is selected for the position.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. SOLTHIS reserves the right to change  this document.

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2.) HIV technical officer

SOLTHIS is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to  improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable populations.  Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams have been  providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community levels to improve  quality of HIV care.

Contract duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Status: National

Base of assignment : Freetown with frequent trips to the regions of implementation Availability : As soon as possible

BACKROUND 

From 2022, Solthis is supporting the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate the  achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024. The intervention through quality-oriented  capacity building approaches, complement the national healthcare workers’ capacity building activities such  as on-site training, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision and coordination planned by the NACP &  NAS in the NFM3. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of HCWs at Health Facilities (HF) and DHMTs’  staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART, eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral  Load, TB/HIV etc. It also strengthens the Supply chain management and laboratory component to improve  the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health facilities, and to support DHMTs to allocate  the available resources in the best possible way to minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the  intervention supports Data management system and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The  intervention is implemented in seven districts including Western Area (Rural and Urban), Port Loko,  Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts

To complete our operational team, we are looking for a :

HIV technical officer  

supporting the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) implementation in supported facilities 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the the Project Coordinator NFM3, the HIV technical Officer main responsibilities  are (1) provision of capacity building to health care workers (HCWs) providing HIV services in order to  improve the quality of HIV services to people leaving with HIV (PLHIV); and (2) implementation of National  program (NACP) priorities at facility level with the aim to improve on the 3 UNAIDS 95

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Technical Support to district coordination bodies 

• Provide support to District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure the integration of HIV in  their routine activities
• Attends coordination meetings relevant to the project within the district of intervention and at national  level whenever needed.
• Maintains a good relationship with other implementing partners in the district.
• Contributes to SOLTHIS’ advocacy based on a right-based approach, in favour of free access to  quality HIV care & services for all, free of stigma and discrimination

Capacity building of HCWs in order to improve the quality of HIV Care

Conducts Participatory Assessments at health facilities and develop roadmaps accordingly to guide  action points implementation for improvement of service delivery

Ensures Implementation by HCWs and follow up of the road map for improved quality of care by the  health facilities.

Includes health facilities management teams and DHMT representatives in quality improvement &  monitoring

Provides onsite guidance and support to improve quality and organization of care and promote  involvement of all stakeholders

Supports for the organization of care: ART dispensation based on Differentiated Service Delivery  (DSD) Model, organization of the patient flow, involvement of peer educators/CHWs, organization  of the system of consultations and file archiving, implementation of Pre and Post Exposure  Prophylaxis approaches.

Builds the capacity of the Health Care Workers with respect to counselling, targeted testing, and on  time linkage to care for new case

Support the retention to care initiatives for HIV patients

Diagnosis and management of opportunistic infections including tuberculosis. Conduct planned assessment at facility level and propose capacity building plan accordingly.  Participate in the evaluation of training and reporting activities

• Ensure proper and correct documentation in ART registers, ART cards and other required reporting  tools
• Conducts Joint-supportive supervision with District Management Teams
• Works closely with District Mentors identified and trained by NACP.
• Participates in training with other actors according to identified needs (associations, community, District  Management teams…)
• Ensures integration of HIV services in various entry points at facility.

Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Reporting  

• Participates in defining, follow-up and reporting of project indicators related to medical activities:  contribute to the designing of monitoring tools, quality data-collection and data-analysis
•  Elaborates project monthly report
• Participates in the quarterly and annual reporting as well as to donor reporting

Other activities 

• Provides support to other team members when required.
• Coordinates activities between the different team members with respect to implementation of HIV  activities.
• Maintains effective working Relationships with all members of the team.

PROFILE REQUIRED 

EDUCATION: Higher national diploma / Bsc in Community Health and clinical Science.

EXPERIENCE: CHO with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS 

• Mastery of the project management cycle, including operational and budget planning Mentoring of  health professionals in HIV clinical management
• Designing implementing and monitoring of health activities related to HIV management • Capacity building skills
• Representation, dialogue and advocacy with health authorities at different level (national and  district)
• Analytical skills
• Writing and synthesis skills
• Language: English compulsory, French will be an asset
• Computer skills, including the usual software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to lead and manage a team, work in partnership and network

PAY : 

Salary : Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS’ salary scale and 3  references who are your former managers

CONDITIONS  

Starting date: As soon as possible

Project duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Salary & benefits: according to professional experience and grid Solthis + health  Submission of applications :  

Please send your application in English (CV in PDF, cover letter in PDF, references, dates of availability)  via email at recruitment.sierra-leone@solthis.org , quoting reference “HIV Technical Officer – Freetown”,  in the object by 21st March 2024 

Procedure :  

• Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview.
•  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
• SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if  a suitable candidate has been identified

SOLTHIS reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your  understanding.

Brac is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
2.) Resource Mobilization Manager
3.) Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

 

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first program outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programs and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

 

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that is creating a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

 

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she can transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

 

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

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Coordinator – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Reporting to:	Programme Manager – AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Programme Manager – AIM, the role of Technical Coordinator (TC – GESI) will be based at the country level. This role will provide overall technical coordination and leadership to the AIM country team to ensure all social empowerment related components of the program including social and economic empowerment training, disability inclusion, building awareness about social and health related issues such as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), support for victims of violence and abuse, community-based case management and referrals, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) education. The TC-GESI will coordinate closely with Technical Support Officers (TSOs) to ensure all GESI principles are maintained with quality in all aspects of the program delivery. The TC-GESI will work closely with the relevant TSOs, BRAC International (BI) technical anchors and other BRAC/non-BRAC technical experts to support the development and proper contextualization of the training modules; train staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the detailed participant training rollout plans and co-lead and support the cascading down of the training. The TC-GESI will also play a critical role in identifying any existing capacity challenges in effectively delivering the social empowerment and livelihoods related interventions under the AIM program and will be proactive about addressing them in an efficient and timely manner. The TC will also support the operations team in budget development, in ensuring quality procurement and distribution.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

· Lead the overall planning, coordination and execution of GESI-focused technical support to the program team.

· Coordinate with the relevant Technical Support Officers (TSOs) to do a GESI analysis and identify key GESI-related issues and challenges that can impact program implementation.

· Based on the results of the GESI analysis, work with the AIM Programme Manager to ensure GESI-integration in program activities to effectively integrate GESI considerations and make accommodations for vulnerable groups such as PWDs, IDP, refugees, and other relevant underrepresented groups.

Provide technical support to make reasonable accommodations to make the club spaces accessible to marginalized groups, including ensuring disability accessibility and Early Childhood Development (ECD) corners in club spaces.

Develop the capacity of staff and Youth Development Committee (YDC) members on community-based complaints mechanism, SGBV case management and referral systems.

Provide support to all relevant TSOs to ensure contextualization and finalization of specific livelihoods/career pathways training modules; train front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the training rollout plans and provide support to the cascading down of the training.

Identify capacity gaps among staff members and facilitate training on issues such as SGBV case management (documentation, referral, periodic follow up); market assessments to determine livelihood options for displaced populations; establishing linkages to support services for vulnerable groups such as victims of abuse and violence.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

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

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development/ Gender/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Social Studies or related courses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in gender equality and social inclusion.
• Previous experience in providing technical assistance, training module development, training facilitation and providing supportive supervision to several team members.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and implementing program activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural sensitivity and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience of working in integrated programming, particularly for adolescent girls and young women is a plus.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

 

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

 

 

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

 

Application deadline: 14^th March 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

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2.) Resource Mobilization Manager

Position: Resource Mobilization Manager

Duty Station: BRAC Sierra Leone Country Office 

 

Purpose:

The Purpose of this role is to support the Country Director leading role in creating Partnership at country level. The role will search for new funding opportunities, development partnership with other organizations for consortium building, writing concept notes and proposals and support / lead donor liaison to secure funding for new projects and programmes for the country office.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead Proposal and Concept note writing, in cooperation within country program teams/ finance teams, with the support of Head office teams, GRP, Program, Finance, Legal.
• Identification of new funding opportunities through donor website, meetings and interaction with donors, national and international NGOs and other key stakeholders
• Tracking latest funding trends and contribute to the further development and implementation towards the relevant donor segments.
• Review the funding opportunities and check alignment with country strategy, organizational policies, programme priorities and country capacity etc.
• Assure BRAC SL pipeline management as well as compliance to SOPs etc.
• Coordinating and facilitating general information sharing with in country teams, GRP BI and BRACUS and BRACUK
• Gather information on country situation and become familiar with the requirements and guidelines of various funders.
• Identifying /establishing possible partnership and consortiums
• Support the development of program and country factsheets.
• Maintain database of funding situation, donor feedback and refusals; and share with BI HO and affiliates.
• Analyze the failed projects proposals, documentation and share with relevant authority for future improvement.
• Establish an archive of past and current proposals for any future/further reference.
• Attend donor liaison meeting, donor visits and answer funding related queries.
• Assure timely updates to country director and program director.

 

Person Specifications:

• • Results driven with demonstrated success raising development capital from a range of fundraising sources, including an appreciation of the changing donor and development funding landscape.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication and working with diverse groups of people.
  • Excellent proposal writing/ report writing, donor requirement understanding/conceptual skills, coordination & networking (information gathering analysis), budgeting and presentation skills.
  • A confident communicator and presenter with excellent written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to poverty eradication, global justice, gender equality, etc.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, dispersed team to tight deadlines, providing critical insights into donor’s needs and to be an active member of a creative team.

 

Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or relevant subject

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant experience.

 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

• Application deadline: 14th March 2024

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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3.) Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that is creating a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

 

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which was further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches are being delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC Sierra Leone is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she can transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

 

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

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	Technical Coordinator – Livestock and Market Development (LMD)
Reporting to:	Programme Manager – AIM
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	N/A
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Programme Manager – AIM, the role of Technical Coordinator, Livelihood & Market Development (TC -LMD) will be based at the country level. This role will provide overall technical coordination and leadership to the AIM country team to ensure all livelihood and market development activities, including implementation of livelihoods, market development and market facilitation activities, are effectively delivered and on time.

This role will work closely with the relevant TSOs, BI technical anchors and other internal and external technical experts to develop country and asset-specific training modules; train frontline staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the detailed participant training rollout plans and provide hands on support to the cascading down of the training.

The TC-LMD will also play a critical role in identifying existing capacity challenges in effectively delivering the livelihood and market development related interventions under the AIM program and will be proactive about addressing them in an efficient and timely manner. The role will also support the operations team in budgeting, in ensuring quality procurement, asset distribution and asset management support. An ideal candidate for this role must have previous experience in implementing livelihoods or related programs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Lead the overall planning, coordination and execution of livelihoods including agriculture/crop farming; livestock and poultry; apprenticeship; entrepreneurship; TVET and focused technical support to the program team.

Lead the development of specific livelihood pathways training modules, train front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the participant training rollout plans and provide support to the cascading down of the training.

Provide technical leadership to budget, plan and deliver the livelihood interventions, including conducting localized market assessments; training on chosen livelihood pathways; asset mapping, procurement, distribution, and management support.

Lead the training of branch staff to capacitate them to conduct participant needs and market assessments.

Coordinate the training and sensitization of market actors and steer the formalization of relationships with service providers to support market development and facilitation efforts.

Lead the training of community-based Community Agriculture Providers and Community Livestock Promoters and ensure they are well equipped to start providing services to program participants.

Coordinate closely with the TSOs and provide on the job training/ technical oversight to ensure all livelihoods interventions are delivered in a strategic and timely manner.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

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

• Punctuality

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Animal husbandry/ Forestry/ Crop Production/ Business Development/ Social Sciences or related courses.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in programs focused on livelihoods or economic development.
• Previous experience in providing technical assistance, training module development, training facilitation and providing supportive supervision to several team members.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and implementing program activities to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural sensitivity and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with graduation approach is preferred.
• Experience of working in integrated programming, particularly for adolescent girls and young women is a plus.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 14th March 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Associate Technical Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager
3.) Associate Finance Director
4.) Supply Chain Manager
5.) Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Associate Technical Director

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Oversee Grant Implementation: 35% of time

• Direct and oversee World Vision’s work in the GF program, ensuring that all program goals are met.
• Manage grant budget within approved spending levels.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments to the Chief of Party.
• Ensure grant expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with GF rules and regulations to ensure clean audits.

 

People Management: 30% of time

• Organize and direct the work of grant staff and short-term advisors, set individual performance objectives cascaded from program objectives to all staff hired in the project.
• Provide supervision, training and performance management coaching and feedback.
• Support Staff Learning and Development according with WVI policy.
• Develop and update workforce planning.
• Ensure strong staff management practices, consistent with WV policies, GF requirements and local laws.
• Ensure proper technical capacity of staff is available

 

Effective and accurate reporting and communication: 15% of time.

• Establish and maintain effective reporting, evaluation, and internal communication.
• Ensure timely and accurate narrative reports aligned to the program Performance Framework and the overall requirements of the donor.

 

Networking and Liaison with different stakeholders: 15% of time.

• Liaise with the Government of Sierra Leone and relevant line Ministries officials, diseases programs, SRs, SPs, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other organizations as appropriate.
• When delegated by CoP represent the project in meetings with GF and other stakeholders.
• Close collaboration with WVISL Programs Department for implementation of the grant activities as well as close collaboration within the Resources Development and Management Department on donor positioning, lessons learned, grant health and quality improvement.

 

Other responsibilities: 5% of time.

• Participate to WVISL technical and management engagements to foster programmatic integration and collaboration for impact and sustainability.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• At least 10 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects.
• Extensive experience in operational management or administration of health projects, especially HIV, TB and Malaria programs, and dealing with international partners (Global Fund, PMI, PEPFAR, etc…);
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Project Management / Social Sciences / Public Health
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities and implications to community development, particularly public health
• In-depth knowledge of matters related to health systems strengthening and related implementation approaches with Global Fund (GF)
• Hands on operational experience implementing GF projects in a wide variety of contexts
• Demonstrated experience as development professional managing pool of technical support;
• Knowledge of operational issues in HIV/TB and Malaria programming
• Knowledge of effective participatory M&E systems;
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.

 

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• Strong ability to develop and monitor a dynamic partnership with organizations of civil society and decentralized government agencies and services;
• Be able to use, interpret a complex set of information for decision making;
• Ability to prepare reports, perform strategic program analysis, briefing notes and prospective short-and-term management;
• Be able to take responsibility, make decisions and monitor their execution in a timely manner;
• Have demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Have strong experience in coaching, training supervision and counseling;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using English and French Preferably Creole.
• Have proficiency in the use of computer tools (word processing, databases, Internet/Intranet).
• Availability for travel within and outside the country.

 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Be committed to the well-being of children and able to adhere to the vision and mission of WV including commitment to gender equality; inclusion, and human rights approach.
• Ability to consistently produce quality results in a timely manner;
• Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which he/she is responsible;
• Involves others in setting and achieving goals;
• Creates strong sense of purpose within own part of the business and with stakeholders;
• Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and WV standards of behavior;
• Set strong strategy in own part of organization;
• Balances future vision with practical delivery;
• Cross cultural adept;
• Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary;
• Creates and delivers outcomes in complex partnerships, keeping key stakeholders on board;
• Sets a strong learning culture in the project/program he/she is managing;
• Uses opportunities across WV to develop others;
• Remains calm and positive under pressure an in difficult situations;
• Sense of initiative;
• Good capacity to prevent and solve problems and potential conflicts;
• Critically evaluates work effectiveness and searches for better ways of working.

Work Environment:

• Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.

APPLY

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Establish and operationalize a robust monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning system: 35% of time.

• Develop and update a costed M&E work plan using appropriate template. The workplan should cover at-least one or two years. This should include the cost of the impact/outcome measurement framework including costs for each activity regardless of frequency (one time or routine).
• Work with GF and MOH staff to finalize indicator definitions and measurements by ensuring that M&E plan include a table presenting all indicators for which data are collected by national disease program or by Principal Recipient, depending on the performance framework approved by Global Fund.
• Put in place a system/plan to collect data for measuring impact/outcome indicators and programmatic indicators.
• Design and roll out a data management system that promotes interoperability and/or triangulation of programmatic data to facilitate monitoring across disease programs
• Ensure that data management (data collection, storage, processing and analysis) is appropriately done in order to generate the reports at national and district level
• Develop and operationalize information dissemination strategy that ensures exchange of feedback and information to the community and facility level as well as national and international stakeholders
• Ensure that data is collected, analysed and used to inform decision-making and increase efficiency and effectiveness of the program through a periodic report according to the Global Fund requirements.
• Lead the roll out of Commcare application to support routine data collection
• Ensure that the M&E plan demonstrate coordinated governance arrangements, data flow and data sharing and harmonized supervision.
• Establish and roll out programme accountability mechanisms that promote provision of information, consultation and participation of participants including KPs and collection and acting on complaints and feedback.
• Engage MOH DPPI unit, disease programs and sub national units to ensure that data sharing and learning practices are harmonized
• Network with external and internal partners to promote a culture of learning and achieve M&E excellence
• Support the Sub Grantees to conduct routine learning forums
• M&E plan and costed work plan that is linked to national plan is available and used by the GF program
• A plan is in place to collect data for measuring impact/outcome indicators and programmatic indicators
• A robust data management system that promotes interoperability and triangulation of programmatic data is in place
• An information dissemination strategy is in place
• Data and information are available for decision making
• A robust accountability system is in place
• Staff, Sub Recipients and implementing partners have capacity to use digital health tools such as Commcare.
• Beneficiary tracking system in place that does not allow for double counting and bias

Data Quality Assurance: 15% of time

• Develop data quality assessment protocols
• Develop and operationalize data quality assurance mechanisms that ensure quality of data during data collection, transfer, compilation, analysis and storage. This mechanism should include how late, missing and incomplete data is accounted for.
• Carry out routine data quality assurance to prevent M&E fraud in relation to program targets and service delivery. This may include organizing internal data quality audits.
• Develop improvement plans for data quality, reporting completeness and/or timeliness (people, systems, processes, tools to review and suggest improvements)
• Put in place mechanisms to ensure data security including cybersecurity, storage, transmission and use
• Data quality assessment protocols is in place
• Data submitted to Global Fund meets expected quality standards
• Routine data quality assurance is conducted to prevent M&E fraud
• Improvement plans are in available and used to improve quality
• Data protection protocols are in place

Capacity building: 15% of time

• Assess M&E capacity of grant, Sub Recipient and implementing staff and develop capacity building plan so as to improve the M&E human resource capacity over the plan’s life span
• Plan and roll out training for Global Fund grants staff, Sub Recipients and implementing partners to strengthen MEAL capacity.
• Provide appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower grant M&E staff, sub recipients and implementing partners.
• Guide staff and sub-grantees to identify and resolve issues and challenges in monitoring systems, using ongoing mentorship and coaching approach
• Assessment report and capacity building plan is documented
• Global Fund, Sub Recipient and implementing partners have MEAL capacity
• Program Review, Evaluation, and Surveys: 20% of time
• Supervise program’s overall performance, cost effectiveness and impact by doing program reviews, evaluations and surveys according to norms and requirements of Global Fund and provide data for decision making
• Coordinate planning and execution of national HIV, TB, Malaria surveys and studies according as per internationally agreed guidelines/standard protocols (Stigma Index Surveys, Drug Resistance Studies, TB prevalence surveys and Malaria Indicator Survey)
• Consolidate national and sub-national population size estimates to be used to inform programming (obtain reliable coverage estimates, identify population in need of routine services or targeted programs for key populations)
• Support execution of regular national analyses of sub-national, disaggregated data as well as regular analyses at the provincial and district levels to inform planning and/or programmatic decisions
• Conduct or contribute to relevant analyses to inform resource mapping, stratification, optimization, intervention targeting and efficient deployment of resources
• Ensure ethical collection and protection of data including privacy, confidentiality, access to health information and data protection.
• Programme reviews periodically and results used to support decision making
• National surveys completed on time
• Population size estimates are available to inform programme decision making
• Regular analyses done at sub national and national level and results used to inform planning and programmatic decisions
• Ethical protocols are observed in the GF program
• Strong collaboration established with MOH DPPI unit and other M&E programs

Reporting: 15% of time

• Compile periodic reports for each Global Fund component (Malaria, HIV, TB, RSSH), facilitate review and submission to GF
• Review reports from sub recipients and implementing partners and provide feedback
• Build capacity of the PR2 staff, Sub Recipients and implementing staff on quality reporting
• Prepare MMRs and submit to Chief of Party
• Lead integration of HMIS data systems used by World Vision (Commcare) and MOH (disease specific HMIS, community data systems, private health sector data) to facilitate seamless reporting
• Quality reports produced and submitted on time
• Sub Recipients and implementing partners have capacity to produce quality reports that meet or exceed GF standards
• HMIS systems are fully integrated to facilitate seamless reporting.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

 

Required Professional Experience          

• Must have 4 to 7 years of progressive relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation in public health sector, epidemiological literacy and surveillance.
• 5 years of progressive relevant experience in program management.
• Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for public health programs (designing questionnaires, conducting surveys/research).
• Experience in digital health systems such as DHIS2.
• Experience working in developing country and maintaining good relations with international organizations.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification      

• University degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development and Rural Development. Certification in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Excellent analytical skills using platforms such as SPSS, STATA, ENA SMART, NVIVO. Excellent research skills. Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts and physical hardship conditions. Ability to solve complex problems and exercise independent judgement. Knowledge of the Global Fund and World Vision policies and procedures. Experience working with national disease programs in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
• Travel:  10% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call:  As required.

Physical Requirements 

• Physically fit

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

APPLY

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3.) Associate Finance Director

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

 

JOB PURPOSE

Associate Finance Director-Global Fund is responsible for full accounting and financial management, overall budget monitoring and compliance oversight of the Global Fund grant and all related sub-grantee/sub-contractors. The position oversees design and implementation of strong internal controls and appropriate financial reporting procedures/policies to minimize/manage risks associated with grant implementation, safeguard Global Fund’s investments, achieve consistent compliance with Global Fund grant agreement, approved workplan/budget, Global Fund policies and regulations, WV International (WVI) and World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) policies and procedures, as well as local laws and regulations. The person coordinates capacity assessments and capacity building, budgeting and financial management and actively works with the sub-recipients (SRs) in developing their grant financial management capacity.  He/she develops and implements financial strategy to prevent or reduce compliance-related liabilities and risks. The scope of work covers all aspects of the Program’s financial management.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Budget and Financial Management:20% of time

• In coordination with the Chief of Party, ensure that all Sub-Recipient (SR), SSRs and Service Providers’ agreements and amendments are well prepared, grant files are updated/maintained, and key grant documents are shared as defined in the grant agreement with donor and by World Vision internal policies.
• Ensure that donor donor-facing reports are prepared accurately and disseminated within the due dates. This includes ensuring that reports (e.g., Field Financial Reports (FFRs)) are discussed collectively with the different functions (program management, M&E, finance) to ensure quality analysis of the issues and identification of appropriate solutions, ensuring that this is captured in the report and carrying out accuracy and quality checks before submission to the Global Fund.
• Review all management letters and ensure that all issues raised are resolved expeditiously in collaboration with the Fund Portfolio Program Manager and the Country Team of the Global Fund
• Lead the identification of budget and compliance needs and oversee the implementation of trainings on budgeting and compliance with all relevant Global Fund program staff and the SR(s) under the grant.
• Proactively track budget spending against the budget and provide recommendations to the Chief of Party on needed actions to get budget execution on track.
• Develop effective budget monitoring tools and implement them for all Global Fund’s Malaria, HIV & AIDS, and TB program activities; review SR budgets against spending and provide comments / recommend approval by the Chief of Party
• Actively engage in budget discussions and generate feedback to Global Fund’s Program Management Unit (PMU) on adverse budget variances in monthly meetings and results from SR monitoring.
• Take the lead on liaising with WVISL and US finance teams, prepare cash projections, ensure that proper accounts are used, review cash disbursement advance journals, review and approve liquidation journals, and review posted journals for errors.
• Perform regular reconciliations of cash balances, SR advances (if applicable) and non-cash assets to ensure effective management of the grant resources.

 

Compliance and Risk Management: 20% of time

• Ensure that all program financial processes and reports are compliant with WVISL and Global Fund policies, procedures and regulations, local legislation and other international bodies.
• Ensure project documents and financial records are maintained and readily available for internal/external audits and reviews.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of grant financial management trainings and capacity building activities in close.
• Ensure strong cost allocation, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems are in place.
• Implement financial policies in accordance with World Vision Field Financial Manual, Global Fund Rules and Regulations and local financial regulations.
• Practice standard financial systems, including implementation of good internal controls, asset monitoring and reconciliation of all funds accounts.
• Oversee grant accounting processes, including that of SRs.
• Assure that all grant policies and regulations are adhered to for purposes of eligibility of reported expenditure.
• Ensure full compliance with before the fact Blocked Parties Screening (BPS) requirements of WVI and donors. This relates to vendor, partner and staff screening, and direct responsibility to ensure that SRs are fully compliant with this requirement.
• Ensure full compliance with Labour Distribution Reporting (LDR) and timesheet reporting as per WVI policies.
• Ensure that the Grant meets its fair share of support cost as allowable per donor regulations, and that the allocation of support cost demonstrates full cost recovery in compliance with WVISL cost allocation policy and donor requirements.
• Proactively manage spending and budget executive in collaboration with supply chain and programs teams, to keep the grant burn rate on track and avoid overspending in grants.
• In coordination with the Chief of Party, develop and implement the grant close-out plan in compliance with WVI policies and procedures and Global Fund guidelines to ensure timely and effective closure of the grant.

 

Audit, Monitoring and Reporting: 25% of time.

• Ensure that the Global Fund program has in place and adheres to a schedule of planned Audit monitoring visits; the basis for the selection, timing and frequency of its monitoring visits should be properly documented.
• Ensure that assessments and monitoring visits are being carried out in accordance with WV policies about timeliness, comprehensiveness, professionalism and documentation.
• If needed, ensure that corrective action plans are prepared within sixty calendar days of the assessment or monitoring visit, and that program staff are supporting Audit Implementation to address the identified issues within agreed timelines.
• Ensure financial and programming staff participate in the financial monitoring of the SR (including site visits); trip reports must indicate the monitoring steps performed, the processes reviewed, the result of the testing and reviews, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and analyze assessment, monitoring, trip reports and monthly updates on a timely manner and to inform follow-up actions.
• Ensure that the Audit team receives support from WV to correct weaknesses detected by internal and external auditors, Global Fund program staff, and others; directly address issues that are escalated.
• Ensure internal control systems are reviewed and monitored to verify that financial duties are adequately segregated; Global Fund program finance and compliance staff should regularly monitor and assess PMU ability to accurately record and post all financial transactions and provide feedback to the CoP.
• Ensure the development of a staff and SR capacity building plan, through which finance and compliance staff provide direct technical support to support in all aspects of finance, compliance and internal control for SR. Ensure that the project SR evaluates and effectively monitors any SSRs and/or partners to achieve efficient use of Global Fund resources.
• Ensure that the Global Fund program finance and compliance staff provide direct technical support in all aspects of finance, compliance and internal controls for SRs.
• Facilitate formation of the Financial Management Working Groups (FMWGs) for effective management of the Global Fund GC7 consortium led by WVISL.

 

Capacity Building: 10% of time

• Ensure that the Finance and compliance officer provides direct support in building the capacity of GF Finance and Program team on Global Fund policies and procedures required for the program intervention activities on the grant.
• Ensure that there is real time on-site monitoring during implementation of key activities.
• Ensure that there is periodic assessment of GF financial system and processes to identify gaps/weaknesses and recommend steps to mitigate risk.
• Approve all liquidations and ensure there is adequate support documentation for the implemented milestones.
• Develop and maintain good professional networks with the Regional Deputy Finance Director and WVUS Finance Manager.

 

Administration and Fleet & Asset Management: 20% of time

• Ensure that Global Fund GC7 grant’s assets, under the care of WVISL and/or Sub-Recipients/Service Providers, are secured, safe, and well maintained and managed in full compliance with local regulations and Global Fund policies.
• Ensure that Global Fund GC7 grant provides quality hospitality services to staff and visitors.
• Ensure that transportation/logistics are well managed to promote operational effectiveness.
• Implement of fleet management policies, both for WVISL and Global, including tracking of vehicles, fuel management and vehicles and motorcycles maintenance.

Team Management, Internal Collaboration and Engagement: 5% of time

• Lead, direct, mentor and coach a team of finance and grants compliance staff to meet GF program objectives.
• Take the lead in setting annual Global Fund program finance and compliance targets and ensure that specific tasks are built in staff performance plans.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with WVISL’s performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Review and handle performance management of staff.
• Adhere and implement to organizational guidelines and polices.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience          

• At least 5 years of accounting and/or grants management experience
• Three years Global Funds grant experience
• At least 5 years’ experience managing staff
• Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Balanced combination of 5 years Business Management experience in INGOs

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification.      

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management or related field like international business management
• CA, ACCA, CPA or another professional accreditation equivalent

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• 15% travel

Physical Requirements 

• Medical assessment required.

Language Requirements            

• English

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

APPLY

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4.) Supply Chain Manager

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To effectively manage the Supply Chain function in line with World Vision’s procedures in order to support timely implementation of World Vision Programs/Global Fund grant multicomponent grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program, that will have the greatest impact on process improvement, simplification, standardization and cost containment thus ensuring the achievement of the Child Well Being Outcomes.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Major Activities

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with Grant program objectives/ design, Implementation and planning.
• Advise and Provide Technical Support to the SRs and government Counterparts on the development and Implementation of Supply Chain Activities in a coordinated manner between the Three (3) Diseases components alignment with WV and Global Fund guidelines and policies.
• Lead on developing a strategy for Proactively engage and integration of MOH, other partners, NGOs local authorities, Vendors and stakeholders to ensure good coordination and adequate information sharing, address common concerns/problems and seek solutions.

Planning

• Together with MOH specialist and other partners, undertakes quantification and forecasting for both Health and Non Health related products.
• Represent the SCM function on Grant Strategic Planning & Annual Business Planning process
• Review and finalize Annual Business Plans
• Represent the SCM Function in project designs and engage in Grant, GAM meetings, Partner – Sub-Grantee Meetings ensuring SCM is engaged early enough to allow professional input during planning stage.
• Prepare Procurement planning guidelines align with Global Fund Guidelines and Planning Calendar and socialize them with all Stakeholders.
• Review the procurement planning and prepare Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan to socialize with Grant Management & develop the Sourcing Strategy.
• Ensure Annual Procurement Plans are quarterly reviewed with Programs and Finance, and update the Sourcing Plans accordingly.

 

Strategic Sourcing

• Determine the requirement for the Category, Market and Incumbent Supplier based on the Spend Analysis and Annual Procurement Plans.
• Execute the reviewed and approved Sourcing Strategy.
• Develop the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process based on the global polices and process.
• Develop the framework in managing the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies.
• Lead negotiations for the High Spend Categories and develop the negotiation strategies and contracting processes for other categories.
• Review Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision-making process.
• Identification, management, monitoring and evaluation of Potential Supply Chain technical assistance outsourced to third (3) parties
• Ensure that Strategic Sourcing process and related controls are included in the Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment Tools for assessment.
• Advise the Sub Recipient on proposals for Supply Chain Management, ensuring that the related responsibilities are adequately designated:  the time, resources, estimates are adequate for implementation of the proposals and in compliance with the Sub Recipients Contracts

 

Supplier Contract and Relationship Management

• Vet (through in-country legal) and finalize, Global Standard contracts for Grants use.
• Draft & review supplier contracts for those categories where the vetted global standard contract format is not applicable, and reviews supplier recommended changes.
• Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are embedded for all Strategically Sourced contracts and managed.
• Resolve contract-related issues and improve T&C in contracts and the contracting process.
• Develop supplier onboarding process and supplier relationship management framework including the communication guidelines & Supplier continuous improvement plan.

 

Procurement Execution

• Ensure that the execution of the supply chain component of the various Global Fund Programs are in line with the Global Fund Requirements and WVI Policy
• Ensure all orphaned PRs in COUPA waiting to be sourced are assigned to the appropriate staff and are actioned in a timely manner.
• Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold and ensure periodic review mechanism is place of the Buyers’ supplier award decisions.
• Ensure, that all gaps are identified relating to the procurement execution (Process, system usage, disputes and etc.) and update / resolve them on a timely manner.

 

Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

• Ensuring the Implementation of provided advise and technical support to the full usage of the COUPA system and advise on the improvement of the data management system (LMIS) for Supply Chain Activities
• Guarantee the maintenance of documentation about the Supply Chain Activities and elaborate report in order to keep the office representation and Global Fund fully informed about the status and results of Supply Chain activities
• Develop, track, and evaluate procurement metrics including areas of spend analytics, procure-to-pay process, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance to drive procurement strategy development and implementation.
• Design and communicate SCM KPI dashboard to management.
• Conduct regular meeting with staff on KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor sourcing projects progress and produce sourcing status reports to management.
• Ensure that Master Data management process is built on global fund and WVI guidelines, ensuring the acceptancy and completeness.

 

Process, Procedure and Policy

• Promote the incorporation of standard operating procedures within the supply chain and the use of instruments for planning and scheduling processes
• Understand, interpret and analyze the global policies, processes and guidelines for better adoption at NO level and manage Exception Approval process.
• Drive the policy, process and guidelines implementation plan, defining roles & responsibilities and owners for each step in the SCM process.
• Ensure regularly reviews are done on the procurement policies, processes and guidelines (Source to pay (S2P), logistical, warehousing) to ensure their effectiveness and applicability and advise Regional and Global SCM Teams for possible change and /for improvement.
• Advise National Offices on the acquisition and use of 3PLs and 4PLs and application of INCOTERMS.
• Ensure adherence of SCM Policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with WVI & donor regulations of the implementing Partners/Sub-Grantee are being evaluated under Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment stage and captured them under capacity development plans.

Systems Development and Implementation

• Maintain procedures and putting them into operation.
• Plan and execute testing and implementation of major systems.
• Ensure that databases meet user requirements.
• Liaise with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff.

 

Control and Compliance

• Assess criticality of the Risks identified related to SCM & Procurement and plot them in the Risk Pyramid.
• Develop the risk mitigation plans and embed the to the processes, SoPs and guidelines for implementation and regularly evaluate control measures.
• Monitor adherence to control measures and compliance with WV supply chain policies and guidelines.
• Coordination with regulatory authorities for better understanding of the requirements and guide SCM Unit to comply and monitor the implementation.
• Investigate reported cases breach of controls, frauds, non-compliance, misappropriation of WV funds and assets related to SCM and take corrective measure as per the established NO framework.
• Conduct root cause analysis for external and internal audit findings, prepare respond and the implementation plan and monitor.
• Ensure SCM Policies, procedures and internal control system is strong enough to safeguard Global Fund funds and authorities allocated to Partners and Sub-Grantees under the partnering arrangement. Any gaps should be captured at Partner / Sub-Grantee Assessment stage and build onto capacity development plans.
• Establishes Control Mechanisms and internal Audit Systems for Supply Chain including inventories
• Collaborate with SRs, promotes and facilitates compliance with relations established by contract, assets and procurements

 

Team Management:

• Provide leadership to Supply Chain Department to ensure Our Promise strategy is embedded in the Department’s annual objective and day to day work.
• Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent conversations and other method as appropriate. Be courageous in providing coaching or feedback for continuous performance improvement.
• Ensure that all Supply Chain staff members understand Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems.
• Plan and coordinate departmental meetings to review status of tasks and update Senior Management Team on the progress of the departments’ functions.
• Lead monthly appropriate review meeting to address open procurement issues/performance and provide solution.

 

Training and Capacity Building

• Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain, Sub Recipient and other partners on Global Fund and WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems.
• Develop Partners’ / Sub-Grantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building framework / guidelines are developed, leveraging the most recent regulatory best practices.
• Train the SCM Team and other internal stakeholder in using the framework for capacity assessment and developing capacity building plans for Partners / Sub-Grantees.
• Ensure the capacity building plans are implemented, monitored and take corrective measures for identified gaps / deviations.

 

Logistics and Distribution of Health and Non-Health Product

• Laise with the MOH and other partners to ensure adequate planning, receipt, storage and timely distribution of health product.
• Coordinate, Monitor and updates stock, consumption/distribution and pipeline information for decision making.
• Institute controls for proper tracking of health product during transport and handling at final destination (Last mile)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Pharmacy, or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS/MCIPS)
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in international procurement, preferably in the health sector in contracts management, contracts administration and logistics.
• Years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management is an asset.
• Expertise in administration, project management and financial management.
• Education on pharmacy or supply chain is a major asset.

 

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

• CIPS/MCIPS or Pharmaceutical License

 

List additional work experience preferred for this position.

Substantive experience working in the INGO sector dealing with multiple donor funds and meeting different donor requirements.

 

Work Environment

Include travel & work environment details.

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

APPLY

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5.) Chief of Party

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

 

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking a Chief of Party (CoP) for a Global Fund multicomponent grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program.

The Chief of Party (CoP) will be responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the program. The CoP will have a keen understanding of the local dynamics and work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with the Ministry of Health, other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL), the Global Fund Country Team, the Country Coordinating Mechanism and its Secretariat, the key affected populations Organizations and all stakeholders. The CoP will manage a team of senior staff and ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the grant.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

 

Major Activities

Leadership and Technical Guidance: 30% of time

• Ensure that the Global Fund (GF) Program is both disbursement ready and implementation ready by leading and coordinating the contracting of the Sub Recipients (SRs), the recruitment of the full staffing, the contracting of the suppliers and the full completion of the transition activities between Grant Cycle 6 Principal Recipients (PRs) and Grant Cycle 7 PR2 to the highest quality as per the Operational Policy Notes.
• Ensure that the Program’s strategic objectives, targets and budget are fully aligned with the highest technical quality standards for the program implementation.
• Provide ongoing guidance and technical oversight to members of the GF Program Management Team, sub-recipients, and other stakeholders, including building and strengthening their capacities while monitoring their performance on an ongoing basis.
• Provide high quality technical leadership and oversight to the program, ensuring that program team and SRs are familiar to program content, aligned with the agreed program design and targets as per the Performance Framework.
• Ensure that all relevant technical materials are made available and disseminated in timely and efficient manner and applied relative to the program implementation. Develop and maintain effective management relationship and partnership with SRs, beneficiaries and Civil Society, and all the key strategic partners: MoH, PEPFAR, UN agencies, (WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA), USAID, civil society and affected populations organizations, CCM, LFA and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that program implementation follows WVI and the GF latest technical and operational guidelines, operational notes, administrative policies, procedures and regulations.
• Develop a clear strategy and model for condom distribution and uptake, PREP utilization for FSW, MSM, PWID taking in to account WHO guidelines and the NSP.
• Develop a strategy and model for peer educators and Navigators for comprehensive HIV programing for key population that includes service provision along the entire cascade (identifying, reaching, networking, recruiting individuals to access HIV testing and treatment, counselling services and adherence)

 

Grant /Finance Management and Compliance: 25% of time

• Direct the timely development of the Global Fund grant program budget and monitor its execution on an ongoing basis so the compliance with WV’s contractual obligations is maintained over the entire period of the Program implementation and as recommended in line with the GF grant budgeting and performance-based funding principles.
• Oversee and monitor the control of expenditures within the budgets. Oversee the appropriate implementation, monitoring of sub-grants to all SRs, ensuring compliance all GF regulations and procedures.
• Oversee all procurement and supply chain management activities allocated to PR2 to ensure they are well coordinated with national partners and implemented systematically in compliance with WHO, Global Fund and national protocols and guidelines.
• In line with the WVI and WVISL Risk Management policies and the GF recommendations ensure development and implementation of realistic and robust risk management plans and contingency plans to ensure the program implementation integrity and continuity as necessary.
• Ensure program spending and cash flows are maintained at the correct levels and take corrective measures in consultation with the PMU as needed.
• Lead discussions in relation to necessary reprogramming of potential savings to achieve effective program implementation and funding utilization.

 

Networking and Representation: 15% of time

• Closely coordinate and collaborate with the Local Fund Agent (LFA), Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), the Global Fund Country Team, CSOs and implementing partners, as appropriate.
• Represent WVISL as the GF Principal Recipient (PR), interact, build and nurture effective working relationship with GF Sierra Leone Country Team and specifically with the Country Portfolio Manager.
• Serve as a resource person for disseminating knowledge and skills to Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), SRs and all partners as needed.
• Develop and maintain professional and institutional relationship with GoSL Ministries, GF, as appropriate through sharing of reports, concerns, updates and being transparent in the management of the grant.
• Represent World Vision as PR, developing and sustaining work relationship with internal/external stakeholders of WVISL.
• Represent WVI as the PR within the NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) community, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), strategic partners such as Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, UN agencies, USAID (CDC, PMI, PEPFAR), technical working groups, Health sector working groups/committee.

 

Program Quality:10% of time

• Develop and review in a timely manner the annual, semi-annual and quarterly work plans for Program implementation.
• Sustain regular and quality reporting of grant implementation progress as per the grant Performance Framework and the Program Implementation Work Plan.
• Ensure the Development and submission in a timely manner of quality and accurate Program Update/Disbursement Requests (PU/DR) to the LFA and Global Fund CT
• Ensure there is a well-developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system consistent with the grant and able to track and evaluate key interventions, assist in identifying gaps for decisions making, lessons learnt sharing and also to build an evidence base of operational research and surveillance.
• Ensure all program monitoring tools and systems are in place to support high quality implementation by partners.
• Ensure the monitoring system is robust enough to identify gaps in the standards of delivery of the program by partners.
• Oversee that the program’s monitoring and evaluation system is developed and well aligned with the national M&E system, and ongoing data analysis is conducted to measure grant implementation performance.
• Ensure that the M&E system is aligned with the GF and National M&E frameworks.
• Ensure that the M&E system provides basis for informed, and evidence supported management decisions throughout the program implementation and as recommended in line with the GF performance-based funding principles.
• Ensure that research/studies/ assessments are conducted to capture evidence of impact and best practices, and the results and lessons learned are disseminated in timely manner among all stakeholders.

 

Staff Management and Capacity Building:10% of time

• Lead the Program Implementation Team in fulfilling both the GF and WVI’s core policies including Child and Adult Safeguarding, human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest etc.
• Ensure a high performing and motivated Program Implementation Team is sustained with clear objectives, implementation strategies, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Meet staff support and professional development needs for improved staff performance.
• Conduct periodic individual and team performance reviews to ensure they meet both WVISL and the GF standards, policies and procedures, and technical quality implementation.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and management support to all GF Program Implementation Team staff to ensure timely achievement of program targets.

 

Internal Coordination: 10% of time

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with various departments of the WVISL country office, WVI West Africa Regional Office (WARO), WV USA as well as the WVI Global Center.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations related to Program implementation to the National Director, the WVISL Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and others WVI entities as appropriate.
• As per the donor and the WVISL National Director’s determination, any additional tasks are completed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with and update WVISL SLT WV USA, WVI WARO on the GF grant status and performance on a regular basis.
• Work in close coordination with the SRs, the CCM, the GF Country Team (CT), the CSOs, the WVISL Departments, WV USA team to ensure smooth implementation of the GF program.
• Proactively raise any concerns/ issues and propose optimal solutions to WVISL leadership, WV USA, the CCM and the GF CT, as appropriate, for quick and effective solutions.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum Qualification required:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in public health and/or a Degree in Health Economic, Medicine, and/or project management or a post-graduate degree in a similar related field.

 

Experience:

• At least 8 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of large and complex health projects at the national level; minimum 5 years in a senior management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level.
• At least 5 years’ hands on management experience and thorough technical knowledge of HIV/TB project /program at the national or international level is required.
• Demonstrated experience in working with the GF and ensuring compliance with the GF requirements is a required.
• Fluency of communicating in English is required (both read and write).

 

Preferred:

• Be committed to the well-being of children and able to adhere to the vision and mission of WV including commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and human rights approach.
• At least 10 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects. A minimum 5 years in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level or international level.
• Extensive experience in operational management or administration of health projects, especially Global Fund in either HIV, Malaria and TB other public health programs, and dealing with international partners.
• Extensive experience in financial and grants management, including sub-grant management, and budget and procurement control.
• Strong ability to establish professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host government agencies, donors, civil society and community-based organizations (CBOs).
• A minimum of a master’s degree in project management / social sciences / public health.
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities and implications to community development, particularly public health.
• In-depth knowledge of matters related to health systems strengthening and related implementation approaches with Global Fund.
• Demonstrated experience as development professional managing pool of technical support.
• Knowledge of operational issues in HIV/TB and Malaria programming
• Knowledge of effective participatory M&E systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
• Knowledge of financial management systems

 

List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.

• Advanced university degree in public health, medicine, health economics or related field.
• Experience related to prevention, care, and treatment for key populations.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Understanding of Procurement and Supply Management issues in large-scale public health programs.
• Ability to consistently produce quality results in a timely manner.
• Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which he/she is responsible.
• Involves others in setting and achieving goals.
• Creates strong sense of purpose within own part of the business and with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and WV standards of behavior.
• Set strong strategy in own part of organization.
• Balances future vision with practical delivery.
• Cross cultural adept.
• Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary.
• Creates and delivers outcomes in complex partnerships, keeping key stakeholders on board.
• Sets a strong learning culture in the project/program he/she is managing.
• Uses opportunities across WV to develop others.
• Remains calm and positive under pressure an in difficult situations.
• Sense of initiative and innovation.
• Good capacity to prevent and solve problems and potential conflicts.
• Critically evaluates work effectiveness and searches for better ways of working.

 

Work Environment:

• National Office-based in Freetown with frequent travel to the field.
• Periodic travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings is required.
• Travel: the position requires ability and willingness to travel throughout Sierra Leone and internationally up to 30%.
• On call: This position requires being on call up to 50% of the time.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

APPLY

Living Water International (LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa. Living Water International-Sierra Leone based in Freetown, Newton and Moyamba has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Sierra Leonean to apply for the position of Water and Sanitation ENGINNER. This role will report to the program Manager.

POSITION: Water and Sanitation Engineer
DATE PREPARED: 2nd February 2024
LOCATION: Moyamba and Western Rural
RECRUITMENT PRIORITY: Immediately

REPORTS TO: Program Manager
POSITION START DATE: URGENT/MARCH 2024

 

Purpose of Position

Responsible for all tasks related to the design, construction, maintenance and sustainability of water and sanitation projects in the targeted communities.

Core Characteristics:

These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI:

• Honor God
• Develop People
• Pursue Excellence
• Be Good Stewards
• Major Responsibilities Supports the Country Strategic plan regarding Water Supply Development initiatives.
• Manages qualified personnel to support Water Supply Development Initiatives.
• Supports the recruitment process for W&S staff.
• Ensures that the communities selected meet the Living Water standards and donor expectations
• Responsible for reviewing the construction designs of the water and sanitation systems.
• Prepares estimates and terms of reference for the professional service and company contracts for the work construction.
• Responsible for the oversight and execution of the activities or tasks for the project construction, verifying that the execution complies with project design and program elements in accordance to the Quality Standards for Programs and donor requirements.
• Coordinates with community representatives and local authorities on all the actions relating to the water and sanitation projects of Living Water International for the achievement of maximum impact.
• Responsible for supervising people on site such as civil engineers, construction workers, plumbers, as well as the people of the community who are performing activities related to the project so that these tasks are executed to the satisfaction of internal and external clients.
• Prepare operation and maintenance manuals of the water systems.
• Advise families on the selection of appropriate water treatment systems, latrines and home accommodations, providing budget estimations necessary for these systems, and guaranteeing compliance with the quality standards established for the construction of these systems through monitoring and following-up.
• Requests the purchase of materials and equipment that are necessary for the construction of the water systems and/or sanitation facilities.
• Perform the rate analysis with their respective blocks of consumption for each project.
• Accompany the people in the community in the discussions about promoting the means and payment for consumption.
• Prepare quarterly reports of activity developments. In addition, provide specific reports that are required by his/her supervisor.
• Promotes the gender equity in the different activities in each one of the stages of the project.
• Guarantees that assigned resources (human and material) are utilized effectively and in an efficient manner.
• Coordinate with government or state institutions, privately, that supervise the areas of work.
• Business Competencies and General Skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Able to work well as a team and lead a team effectively
• Experience in preparing and controlling budgets
• Experience in composing informative technical documents
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary equipment
• Experience in preparing diagnostic and feasibility reports of clean water, and sanitation projects
• Able to use Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of GPS and location of projects using Google Maps
• Knowledge of a local language in a given community/area of operation will be favorable

 

Qualifications/Experience:

University Degree in Civil /water Engineering or Architecture (with experience in Hydraulics)
Minimum of five years’ experience working in construction of potable and sanitary water systems and other civil work

 

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.

Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 58 Charles Street Freetown or on the e-mail address MBraima@water.cc; The deadline for all applications is 19th February, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer.

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

1.) Driver
2.) Accountant
3.) Technical Advisor

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Driver

 

Salary band 1 – Support 1X	Driver
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Administrative Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

 

Overview

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

 

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

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

 

Responsibilities:

The driver is responsible for

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

 

The driver performs the following tasks:

 

• Tasks

• Driving

The driver

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

 

• Service

The driver

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

 

Knowledge management:

The driver

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

 

Other duties/additional tasks:

The driver

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

 

Required qualifications, competences, and experience:

Qualifications

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

 

Professional experience

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

 

Other knowledge, additional competences

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

 

Mode of Application:

 

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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

 

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2.) Accountant

 

Salary band 4 – Professional 4A	Accountant
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Financial Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

 

Overview

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

 

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

 

The administrative specialist serves as a liaison between the EnDev Kenema office and the EnDev office in Freetown, as well as the GIZ Country Office in Freetown.

The position comprises the following:

 

Responsibilities:

The Accountant is responsible for

• Providing customer-oriented services by the GIZ office to projects/programmes
• Introducing and disseminating new policies, rules and guidelines etc. relating to administrative procedures
• Coordinating effectively with the finance and administrative teams at the EnDev Freetown office and GIZ Country office
• Ensuring uniform policies that are in line with local legislation.
• Oversee the correct handling of project cashbook.
• Ensure that all documents submitted to the EnDev office in Freetown and the GIZ Country Office are correct and in line with the GIZ standard processes and procedures.

 

The Administrative Specialist performs the following tasks:

 

• Tasks

• Financial services

The Accountant:

• Monitors real accounts (payables, receivables) and reports regularly to the Implementation Manager, and Senior Advisor and or the Head of Finance and Administration -County Office.
• Promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation.
• Is also responsible in make sure that the administration of the project work is in line with GIZ policy and making ensuring that they provide cost-effective services.
• Ensuring that stock cards are properly kept.
• Oversee the correct handling of logbooks and make sure that fuel consumption is done regularly.

 

Personnel issues (national personnel):

The Accountant

• Ensures that all regional office staff are informed about GIZ’s procedures, P+R and Code of Conduct
• Deals with the options for setting up and implementing a platform for exchanging and communicating information between GIZ Country Office and the Project.

 

Advisory services to Project Manager and the Senior Advisor:

The Accountant

• Applies GIZ P+R in administrative processes in the projects.
• Coordinates contract wording with external service providers (e.g., law firms, freelancers etc.), and monitors cost-effectiveness
• Accepts more comprehensive tasks, e.g., drawing up the office report, collaborating on country planning.
• Assists with the transfer of funds to projects.

 

General tasks:

The Accountant

• Revises and continuously improves processes used by both internal services and projects/programmes.

 

• Other duties/additional tasks

The Accountant

• Reports all problems with financial and administrative matters and compliance without delay.
• Is responsible to help the administrative team with filing in accordance with GIZ rules.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

 

Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, business administration or recognized diploma/certificate in economics, law, or similar area

 

Professional experience

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

 

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package)
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of the European language widely used in the country.
• Ability to motivate and support staff.
• Experience and ability to work in an intercultural environment.
• Outstanding office administration, management, and organizational skills
• Outstanding management skills
• Professional experience in a development cooperation project is an asset.
• Very trustworthy and loyal.

 

Mode of Application:

 

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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

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3.) Technical Advisor

Salary band 4 – Professional 4A	Accountant
Reports to:	Deputy Implementation Manager
Deputy:	Financial Specialist
Duty Station	Kenema

 

Overview

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

 

In Sierra Leone, the programme consists of two components a) access to electricity through Pico PV, solar home systems b) access to modern cooking systems through energy-efficient cookstoves, sustainable biomass production to avoid deforestation including efficient charcoal production. Moreover, the project has recently been commissioned to implement the “Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone – phase 1” (TEUSL-1) on behalf of the European Union and the German BMZ ministry. The present position will support the implementation of the TEUSL project and will be based in the soon to be established regional EnDev office in Kenema.

 

The administrative specialist serves as a liaison between the EnDev Kenema office and the EnDev office in Freetown, as well as the GIZ Country Office in Freetown.

The position comprises the following:

 

Responsibilities:

The Accountant is responsible for

• Providing customer-oriented services by the GIZ office to projects/programmes
• Introducing and disseminating new policies, rules and guidelines etc. relating to administrative procedures
• Coordinating effectively with the finance and administrative teams at the EnDev Freetown office and GIZ Country office
• Ensuring uniform policies that are in line with local legislation.
• Oversee the correct handling of project cashbook.
• Ensure that all documents submitted to the EnDev office in Freetown and the GIZ Country Office are correct and in line with the GIZ standard processes and procedures.

 

The Administrative Specialist performs the following tasks:

 

• Tasks

• Financial services

The Accountant:

• Monitors real accounts (payables, receivables) and reports regularly to the Implementation Manager, and Senior Advisor and or the Head of Finance and Administration -County Office.
• Promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation.
• Is also responsible in make sure that the administration of the project work is in line with GIZ policy and making ensuring that they provide cost-effective services.
• Ensuring that stock cards are properly kept.
• Oversee the correct handling of logbooks and make sure that fuel consumption is done regularly.

 

Personnel issues (national personnel):

The Accountant

• Ensures that all regional office staff are informed about GIZ’s procedures, P+R and Code of Conduct
• Deals with the options for setting up and implementing a platform for exchanging and communicating information between GIZ Country Office and the Project.

 

Advisory services to Project Manager and the Senior Advisor:

The Accountant

• Applies GIZ P+R in administrative processes in the projects.
• Coordinates contract wording with external service providers (e.g., law firms, freelancers etc.), and monitors cost-effectiveness
• Accepts more comprehensive tasks, e.g., drawing up the office report, collaborating on country planning.
• Assists with the transfer of funds to projects.

 

General tasks:

The Accountant

• Revises and continuously improves processes used by both internal services and projects/programmes.

 

• Other duties/additional tasks

The Accountant

• Reports all problems with financial and administrative matters and compliance without delay.
• Is responsible to help the administrative team with filing in accordance with GIZ rules.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

 

Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, business administration or recognized diploma/certificate in economics, law, or similar area

 

Professional experience

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

 

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package)
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of the European language widely used in the country.
• Ability to motivate and support staff.
• Experience and ability to work in an intercultural environment.
• Outstanding office administration, management, and organizational skills
• Outstanding management skills
• Professional experience in a development cooperation project is an asset.
• Very trustworthy and loyal.

 

Mode of Application:

 

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 14.02.2024 to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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