US Embassy in Freetown is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) HVAC Technician
2.) Laborer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) HVAC Technician

Announcement Number:

FREETOWN -2023 -024

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Freetown

Position Title:

HVAC Technician (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)

Open Period:

08/28/2023 – 09/06/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT

Series/Grade:

LE – 1210 6

Salary:

SLL Le57,159 /Per Year

Work Schedule:

Full-time – Employee is required to work from 8:00-17:15 (Mondays to Thursdays) and 8:00-13:00 on Fridays..

Promotion Potential:

LE-6

Duty Location(s):

1 Vacancy in

Freetown, SL

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

 HR Section
099-105-500
HRFreetown@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 08.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (Five weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

 

The incumbent reports directly to the HVAC/Cooling Systems Foreman. The position holder is employed as a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician to accomplish skilled maintenance and repair work at the journeyman HVAC technician level, to International Building Code (IBC) standards, throughout all facilities on the Embassy Compound to include office buildings, out buildings, ancillary structures, and residential owned/leased properties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of journey-level experience in the installation, operations, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical refrigeration systems.
Minimum of 3 years’ work experience operating, maintaining, or repairing 100-ton chillers or larger, and large air-handling units is required. Work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility working on complex sophisticated equipment and components,including operation and maintenance, and troubleshooting.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:  The incumbent must have superior knowledge, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems with an in-depth understanding of thermodynamics and how they apply to HVAC theories and principles. Must be well-versed in HVAC controls including motor starters, thermostats, humidistats, variable frequency drive (VFD) motors and controllers, motorized and gravity dampers, and building automation systems and sensors. Must have a thorough understanding of US or IBC standards, mechanical / ASHRAE standards, indoor air quality standards, building pressurization, ductwork sizing and air flow principles, and fire and life safety codes.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school required. Successful completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the HVAC field is required. The Incumbent will have completed a course of study covering the principles of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation (HVAC), system design, system maintenance and troubleshooting, the various types of Freon and their uses, building pressurization, indoor air quality, and other specialized applications is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge in Written/Speaking/Reading English is required. In order to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Supervising Building Engineer and the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. Good knowledge in Speaking/Reading Krio is required. In order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES The incumbent will have superior skills and abilities in the following areas: troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC systems and components; taking and interpreting equipment readings with various meters to determine system performance; skilled using all sorts of hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools typical of the HVAC trade to install, remove, update, and/or determine appropriate repairs to any component of a HVAC system including control sensors, controllers, motors and dampers.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Households (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:

1. • Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.

• • Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.

• • Leave Allowance

• • Meal Allowance

• • 13^th Month Bonus

• • Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The Pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security clearance.

 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO APPLY :

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=dglwvffbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=51825&orgId=23

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

 

All Applicants:

• • Proof of Citizenship: Sierra Leone National ID, passport, or birth certificate (required, if applicable)

• • Residency Permit (required, if applicable)

• • Work Permit (required, if applicable)

• • High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• • Training – completion of training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the HVAC field (required)

For EFMs, in addition to the above:

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (required, if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

 

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown.

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2.) Laborer

Announcement Number:

FREETOWN -2023 – 023

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Freetown

Position Title:

Laborer( All Interested Candidate/ All Sources)

Open Period:

08/28/2023 – 09/06/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT

Series/Grade:

LE – 1305 1

Salary:

SLL Le32,565 /Per Year

Work Schedule:

Full-time – Monday to Thursday 08:00- 17:15 Friday 08:00- 13:00

Promotion Potential:

LE-1

Duty Location(s):

2 Vacancy in

Freetown, SL

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

 HR Section
+23299105500
HRFreetown@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is DD. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (5 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Under the direction of a Maintenance or Warehouse Man, performs Laborer, Custodian or Warehouse duties at the Embassy residences, NEC compound or its immediate vicinity. Performs Labor/Custodian Warehouse duties: Sweeps walkway, restrooms; removing refuse and debris from ground, working area and rest roomsPerforms unskilled manual labor tasks that has to do with moving furniture, lifting, carrying and moving other light to heavy objects from place to place;

Cuts grass and water lawns in immediate vicinity of Embassy and residences. Using hand trucks, wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms or simple hand tools, cleans driveways leading to the embassy and residences;

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Six months Laborer experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must be capable of performing manual labor or arduous physical work, must be able to follow directives/instructions for necessary tasks.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Elementary School.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Basic ability in spoken and written English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to use assigned tools.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Households (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:

 

• Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.
• Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.
• Leave Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• 13^th Month Bonus
• Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance.

 

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

 

The Pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO APPLY :

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=dglwvffbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=51833&orgId=23

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Completion of Primary School Certificate

8 Passport/National Identification Card

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown.

Living Water International Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Water and Sanitation Technician Lead

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Finance Officer

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 at Newton has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Sierra Leonean to apply for the position of Senior Finance Officer. This role will report to the Country Director.

 

POSITION:        Senior Finance Officer                                         DATE PREPARED:  August 4, 2023

 

LOCATION       Freetown                                                             RECRUITMENT PRIORITY:   Need Immediately

 

REPORTS TO:  Country Director

POSITION START DATE:  URGENT/AUGUST 202023

Purpose of Position

Under direct supervision, of the Country Director performing accounting and financial tasks.  These include monitoring the flow of all the cash transactions, ensuring their proper entry, verifying the accuracy of financial records, assisting in report generation, and recommending policies for improving the financial procedures and policies.

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

Provide a competent accounting service to the country office; Maintain a set of complete and accurate financial records, including all relevant supporting documentation for each project; Establish, manage, and modify the financial procedures: e.g. receipts, payments, disbursements and bookkeeping, banking, filing procedures and other finance-related tasks; Ensure accounting procedures and policies are being adhered to and internal controls exist to reduce financial risk; Establish an effective filing system that provides easy access to finance-related information and proper documentation of all financial and contractual transactions; Process the monthly and end of year payroll into QuickBooks; Provide timely financial information and reports to the Country Director; Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for accessing resources Oversee budget preparation and on-going budget management Establish/maintain financial procedures and recording mechanisms

 

Qualifications

Education/Credential Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or other appropriate discipline in relevant field; At least 3 years of relevant financial experience Grant management experience preferred Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of and working experience with QuickBooks accounting system; Proven knowledge of GAAP and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls; Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, especially Excel; Communicating orally/Presentation skills; Attention to detail; Excellent communication skills; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Proficiency in English, reading, writing and speaking as well as fluency in local language; Must be prepared to travel in country.

 

 

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 18th August, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

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2.) Water and Sanitation Technician Lead

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 Technician Assistant. This role will report to the program Manager.

 

POSITION:  Water and Sanitation Technician Lead           DATE PREPARED:               4th August 2023.

 

LOCATION: Moyamba and Western Rural                          RECRUITMENT PRIORITY:   Immediately

 

REPORTS TO:  Program Manager

POSITION START DATE:  URGENT/AUGUST 2023

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the maintenance and repair of wells built by LWI and others, located in the communities, through a detailed plan that determines the development of such activities, supporting the drilling team in the tasks of Repair. The position is also responsible to provide direct technical advice and implement sanitation and water systems designs and construction within the project area. The W&S Technician Lead determines the scope of work and cost estimation (BOQ) for all scheduled activities or emerging maintenance and construction requests by schools, PHUs and communities. Its work is key, guaranteeing duration of the water and sanitation services that is/are provided through the wells, sanitation facilities, coordinating and planning the use of all the necessary materials or spare parts.

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

To develop and coordinate the annual well maintenance plan of the country office of LWI, ensuring its proper functioning in the communities. Ensure the maintenance of spare parts necessary to assist in the repairs of the pumps in the communities, or in those where technical support is required for their repair. Coordinate the verification visit of the state and condition of the pumps, ensuring that proper hygiene operations are complied with Coordinate water test outlets and pump maintenance visits to verify that there is no contamination or any other parasite that may affect water, using the TDS instrument. To promote and promote good relations between LWI and communities, by means of follow-up visits to verify the conditions of wells and water points, proving that they are in good condition of service. To coordinate and provide training to the users of the wells in the communities in the maintenance and care of the same. Coordinate field visits to communities to follow up requests for maintenance by communities To train personnel in the use of equipment and tools for the maintenance of pumps, as well as in the knowledge of the quality standards of LWI Coordinate meetings with community leaders to provide all information on LWI contact points, if they require support for well maintenance, or difficulties in use To coordinate with the facilitator of hygiene and sanitation, the trainings to the leaders of the communities in the knowledge of techniques for the care and hygiene of the wells. Coordinate the purchases of pump spares from the wells to be visited, maintaining the appropriate stocks, requesting the Finance Department the necessary funds to make purchases of the parts to be replaced. Activities during support visits to the pump team Drive the vehicles to transport the pump maintenance equipment, ensuring the safety of the team during the time that the visit takes place in the country, providing indications of what is due and should not be done during the visits to the communities Ensure proper use of safety equipment, such as gloves, helmets, earplugs, and all necessary safety tools in the field. Ensure that all visits are adequately fed and the visiting areas have the proper hygienic conditions. Ensure proper BoQ developed and shared with line manager for maintenance and construction activities as required Ensure LWI and GoSL SOPs for water and sanitation facilities are followed.

 

Business Competencies and General Skills

 

Knowledge of water and sanitation operations, requirements, risk factors and safety involved in operating processes Familiar with community water systems Ability to install, test and well know the maintenance of water pumps Familiar with construction engineering

Ability to move, travel and stay in the field Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Advanced English Language level Knowledge of water test and bacteriology Valid driver’s license-essential in heavy vehicle handling

 

 

Qualifications/Experience

Mechanical Pump Certificate, mechanic’s degree or mechanical certification A degree or equivalent in engineering/construction will be added advantage 2 or more years of experience in pump maintenance.

 

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 18th August 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

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

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Project Engineer – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Finance Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Project Engineer – Senior Finance 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 Summary:  

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer

Department: Finance – Treasury

Reports To:        Finance Manager

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to trave up to 5% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites

Job Summary

_ Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
• Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

 

Basic Qualifications:

•  B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

 

Required Languages – English

 

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with an accounting software system. Knowledge of Project Insight is a plus.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

 

***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. 

 

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.

 

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

 

APPLY

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 21st July 2023.

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2.) Project Engineer – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Project Engineer – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

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. 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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, regardless of race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through emergency response programs, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

CRS started work in Sierra Leone in 1963, carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For 60 years, CRS has responded to emergencies and promoted health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience, such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program and Global Fund Malaria Program. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown (the Water Fund Project) and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration (the Transforming Lives Project)

 

Job Title: Project Engineer – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

Department: Urban Resilience

Reports To:        Technical Advisor ll – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to trave up to 10% 

Job Summary

The Project Engineer – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement will support research coordination, technical advice and guidance to a wide range of program design and implementation issues in the area of Infrastructure, Shelter and Settlement in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable in informal settlements in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Your technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to advancing the implementation of the Transforming Lives initiative in collaboration with key project partners and stakeholders. You will coordinate with the CRS Homes & Communities platform to ensure that learning from the Transforming Lives initiative around strategies for scaling is captured and disseminated across the agency. You will also help to coordinate the slum upgrading activities with other research and projects taking place in the two target communities, such as the multi-sectoral urban malaria research. You will provide assistance and technical expertise in design adjustments, construction, supervision and coordination in the field, ensuring high quality and consistency of work. You will also provide guidance to other team members/projects ensuring knowledge transfer for capacity building. You will be supervised by Technical Advisor 11- Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement.

Primary Responsibility: 

Development and implementation of shelter construction activities including the monitoring of contractor performance and construction quality;

 

Specific Job Responsibilities

 

Assessment

• Implement technical assessment for shelter.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and unit prices for technical standards to support overall program decision-making.
• Assess what agency resources (staff, material and financial) will be required for the planned activities and to keep senior management informed.

Program Design

• Implement program methods and operational plans in accordance with the agreed construction strategy.  Ensure that all construction activities are developed in coordination with other sector teams, as appropriate.
• Prepare appropriate design, construction and monitoring methods which draw upon the best practices of CRS; ensure that all CRS construction programs comply with relevant local, national and international standards and regulations, and reflect agency best practices.
• Oversee the development and use of program documentation and tools, in accordance with agency best.
• Ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are considered in the program design, in keeping with agency best practices and the guidelines.

Project Management and Implementation

• Implement and oversee all construction programming, including technical assessments, project development and design, tendering and contract administration.
• Assist and support the development of project documentation, including project development tools, technical designs and cost plans, tender and contract documentation, project tracking tools, and program budgets.
• Manage construction staff, and collaborate with partners and communities, in developing and implementing projects. Incorporate CRS program staff and partner staff capacity into all aspects of project design, development and implementation.
• Implement and oversee the selection and management of service suppliers and construction contractors to complement the capacity of the CRS construction team.
• Under direction of the Engineering and Construction Program Manager, participate in the procurement and logistics process for materials and equipment required by the construction program.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards for all projects, in keeping with internationally agreed best practices or as otherwise outlined in agency guidelines.
• Liaise with key non-government organizations (NGOs) and national, provincial, and local government, task-force teams and workshops, technical committee meetings, and coordination groups as necessary.
• Participate in CRS meetings and workshops on strategic planning, construction programming, and agency-wide initiatives as requested by supervisor.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of concept papers, project documents and other material to develop or promote the construction programming. This may include taking a supporting role in reviewing proposals and concept papers submitted by CRS’ partners and assisting them in building project proposal and implementing capacity.

Information and Co-ordination

• Prepare project reports as required by CRS, relevant Government coordination bodies, external donors, and other interested parties.  Provide project documents, operation plans, program schedules and budgets as required by the Technical Advisor.
• For all direct reports, develop a performance management plan on an annual basis; Provide performance guidance and feedback on a regular basis.
• Represent CRS in discussions or meetings with government, non-government and UN agencies as directed or agreed by the Technical Advisor. Train and brief CRS staff, stakeholders, and others on construction issues.

Qualifications:

• A Degree or similar professional qualification in an Engineering discipline including Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical field is mandatory.
• A minimum of five years design and/or construction experience, including a minimum of two years site supervision and contract management, plus a preferred minimum of two years experience in developing and implementing shelter or community infrastructure projects on behalf of development organizations.
• Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives, and a desire to maximize integration of program delivery, is preferred.
• Highly knowledgeable in appropriate construction administration systems and procedures, in particular control of works and financial management.
• Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response, including the Sphere Handbook criteria.
• A proven track record in managing large teams of technical personnel.
• An interest in and ability to build capacity in implementing teams, local partners and community bodies, with a focus on community participation.
• Ability to work in partnership with local communities and NGOs as appropriate.
• An awareness of local construction technologies and materials.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from CRS senior management.
• Must be proficient in CAD and MS Office applications. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluency in English (both oral and written skills).
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, under supervision.

• Awareness, sensitivity and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based, Catholic agency.

Required Languages – Fluency in English is required. Fluency of Krio is highly desirable.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:

Technical Advisor 11 – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement, Program Director Urban Resilience, Head of Programming, BD Specialist, Urban Malaria Technical Advisor, Local Leadership, Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening Coordinator, Region, and HQ Technical Advisors.

External:

Freetown City Council, Ministry of Land, Housing and Country Planning, Urban Resilience Consortium Partners (Action Against Hunger, CARE, Concern Worldwide, GOAL), Civil Society Organizations (CODOHSAPA, FEDURP), Community Committees (CDMC), government, donors, consultants.

 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

 

***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. 

 

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.

 

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

 

APPLY

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 21st July 2023.

Recruitment of Eighteen (18)

Inland Valley Swamp (IVS) Technicians

Introduction

The Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural’ Development (FAD), Adaption Fund (AF), OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and Toni Blair Institute (TBI) towards the cost of Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (AVDP). The project is placed under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and managed by a Program Implementation Unit (PIU). AVDP is a six year project and will be implemented in all 15 agricultural districts of the country. The goal of AVDP is livelihoods and climate change resilience of rural farming households in Sierra Leone improved, while the project development objective (PDO) is to promote agriculture as a business for enhanced incomes and reduced rural poverty, among 42,985 rural households. Government intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this funding to eligible payments for the engagement of Eighteen (18) IVS Technicians.

2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of The Regional Irrigation Engineer, the IVS Technician will be required to liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture (AED) and IVS FBd/IVS Community to perform the following technical task and report:

1. Ensure that water control structures are done correctly with reference to earth work guide, design and specification.
2. Work with community beneficiary or labour force to make sure that bunds are constructed according to earth Work guide, design and specification.
3. work in collaboration with Youth contractors to mobilize members or labour for work during IVS rehabilitation.
4. In collaboration with youth contractors mark time sheet, technical field work and

achieve on a daily bases at each IVS location.

5. Update AED/MAF and AVDP Irrigation Engineer on work achieve every week (biweekly report) at each IVS site.
6. Report to AED/MAF and Regional Irrigation Engineer of any mishap going on in the field.

7. In collaboration with FBO members, provide local construction materials like sand, aggregates/ boulders, bamboo canes, sticks/bush pole to be used as pegs etc. free of cost during IVS rehabilitation.

8. In collaboration with IVS beneficiary community or labour force shall be responsible for IVS field implementation, operation and maintenance of the IVS to achieve full development/rehabilitation.
9. In consultation with the AED/MAF and AVDP Irrigation Engineer, shares progress reports or rehabilitation work with PMU/AVDP, MAF visitors, IFAD Supervision Missions.
10. Undertake and supervise labour on specialize duties related to finishing of IVS Infrastructures such as: finishing or bed level of drains and canals, slicing of bunds, drains and canals, placement of boulders on the downstream end of the spillway etc.
11. Serve as site supervisor/works foreman in the absence of the AED/MAF Engineer and the AVDPIVSTEAM.
12. Participate effectively during supervision and monitoring by AVDP and MAF staff. This indude the supply of information related to the work and measurements of lengths, distances and areas of infrastructures.
13. Guide in the formulation of work time tables/ schedules for the effective use of Community labour
14. develop a cluster of five IVS sites each (Minimum of 50ha)

 

Duration :

The Technician will be engaged for initial period of Twelve (12) months, renewal will be based on satisfactory performance.

4. Qualification

At least a certificate in IVS rehabilitation/development or a diploma in civil engineering, Irrigation (preferably IVS), agricultural engineering or an equivalent field  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing irrigation schemes or experience in Inland Valley Swamp rehabilitation/development

5. Submission of Application:

Interested candidates should submit their applications including cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and relevant certificates to avdppmu@gmail.com on or before, Friday, 21st July, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Please ensure that the subject of the email bears the description: ” Application for the Post of IVS Technician”

Brac Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)
2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)
3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)
4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)
5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)
6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)
7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists
8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)
9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

 

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

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 programmes 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 programme 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 programmes 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 will create 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 has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

 

BRAC International is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to 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.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock (x2)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone –AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialist – Livestock
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	2

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all livestock-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood)s livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s livestock-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all livestock-related training plans and modules as per project design.

Help to ensure achievement of all livestock-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity building training on livestock and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (livelihood)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in DVM/Animal husbandry/forestry or livestock related

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on livestock-related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

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 OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:2 Samuel Bannister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023 

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.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Agriculture
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all agriculture-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihoods) livestock-related activities to improve service delivery quality with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s agriculture-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other service providers at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all agriculture-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure crop diversification.

Help to ensure the achievement of all agriculture-related programmatic targets with quality as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve project quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on agriculture and participants level training.

Help project participants in their job placement and improve family-level income.

Follow up PA (Livelihood) activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in livestock-related issues and develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy with internet browsing, Report writing, and skilled in staff capacity building.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Crop Production or any other Agricultural Science background subjects.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on related activities, training facilitation with module development.

 

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 OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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3.) AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location:	Branch/Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Field operations Manager / Monitoring Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	None
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Support in AIM Programme activities at regional level and as assigned by the supervisor

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensure the programme quality monitoring against the benchmark indicators set in the M &E framework and prepare monitoring report
• Ensures the authentication of quantity and quality of programme achievements via the MIS report and coordinating relevant staff; disseminates feedback and or reports to programme team.
• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures and processes
• Use data and tracking systems (MIS) to assess, monitor, and report program performance and determine ongoing improvement needs.
• Conduct data verification and compilation of the Management Information System (MIS) report.
• Monitor programme activities, expenditures, and progress toward achieving the project output
• Coordinate data integrity and management
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on the achievement of results and the sustainability of the projects results
• Assist in coordination across the available components of the Programme to ensure
• effective implementation of M&E/MIS tools.
• Provide feedback to the Programme team on strategies and activities to improve the
• efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
• Assist the programme team in development of M&E tools and support them in their use.
• Perform other duties as required

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 and encourage others to do the same.

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven skills in monitoring and evaluation planning, fieldwork and completion of the
• Assigned work and reporting on time
• Strong knowledge of data collection and analysis tools such as preferably Microsoft

Kobocollect, ODK, surveycto, Excel, SPSS, or Stata.

• Knowledge of data management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to work in the provinces.
• Willingness to visit beneficiaries in remote areas during monitoring.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in related field

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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 OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

PortLoko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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4.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development (x4)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Market Development
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	4

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide overall technical leadership and technical assistance to all branches under a region to achieve all market development-related activities with quality. Supervise and follow up on all PA (Livelihood) market development-related activities to improve market status with staff capacity building. Develop training module and outline as per project plan. Facilitate different staff and participant level training and workshops and play a role as a key technical person. Check the MIS and other reports with financial reports to keep the project`s market development-related activities on the right track. Help project management to set the AOP, budget, and other project-related documents. Maintain coordination with government and other stakeholders at county and other level.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Develop all market development-related training plans and modules as per project design to ensure market development and value chain.

Help to establish improved market linkage with producers and sellers including proper market actors as per AOP.

Keep a close relationship with the operations part and provide feedback to improve market quality.

Facilitate staff capacity-building training on market development with staff, producers, and with market actors.

Follow up PA (Livestock)s activities with project participants to improve project quality.

Coordinate with government and other service providers in market development-related issues and to develop livestock status

Record all success stories for project documentation.

Help project management to set proper AOP for the project.

Attend all possible levels (Branch to country) of staff meetings.

Check MIS and financial reports and other reports for data validation and accuracy.

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of 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.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Computer literacy with internet browsing

Report writing

Skilled in staff capacity building and with proper knowledge about market players

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration / Sustainable Development (Sustainable Economic Development) or any related studies

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ Years of working experience in providing technical support, especially on market development-related activities, and training facilitation with module development.

 

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 OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office:  2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Waterloo II Branch Office – 73 Main Motor Road Town (Old Morabi Road) Waterloo
   4. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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5.) AIM – Regional Manager (x3)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title	AIM – Regional Manager
Location	Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office
Reporting to	Field Operations Manager, AIM
Level/Grade	TBD
Number of direct reports	5 branch managers; 4 TSSs; 1 Monitoring Officer (MO), indirect report: 30-50 (PAs)
Number of positions:	3

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the FOM, the AIM-RM will provide leadership for overall program planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring activities at the regional level. With direction from FOM and the Programme Manager, AIM, the RM will ensure internal alignment and coordination at the regional level. The RM will be in charge of supervising Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) and Branch Managers’ activities, ensuring recruitment, onboarding, training, and management of Branch Managers and Program Assistants. The RM will play an instrumental role in guiding community outreach and regional-level advocacy initiatives, partnership management, and providing overall operational support.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Program Implementation Support:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership to ensure timely program rollout and implementation at the regional level.
• Coordinate closely with BMs to ensure timely implementation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly activity plans as work plans and budgets.
• Monitor all program activities at the regional level and ensure adherence to the operations manual and maintenance of quality and safeguarding standards during program implementation.
• Monitor and coordinate all region-level activities rolled out by BM, TSS, PA & MOs
• Ensure internal monitoring within the program to assess the quality-of-service delivery, data collection, and integrity and documentation in branch offices.
• Provide support to strengthen supervision framework to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Manage and strengthen MIS, program/management data collection, and reporting.
• Provide leadership to troubleshoot operational and management issues as they arise.
• Identify, forge, mobilize, and manage partnerships with key partners and stakeholders at the regional level to ensure maximum visibility.
• Ensure reporting as per donor reporting guidelines with close attention to financial reporting guidelines.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits as required.
• Support the AIM Programme Manager and FOM with updates and information, as required.

 

Support procurement and budget control:

• Ensure procurement guidelines are followed for all procurement, reporting any concerns to the FOM.
• Monitors spending rates periodically to avoid over/underspending.

 

Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of regional and branch-level staff.
• Develop a supervision framework for field staff and ensure staff delivers planned activities on time and within budget.

• Coordinate closely with BMs to finalize annual work plans, staff structure, supervision, guidelines, and KPIs for TSS, PA, and MO
• Organize and facilitate regional coordination meetings, training, workshops, and district-level events to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment.
• Schedule regular check-ins with FOM and other RMs to provide updates on program implementation and share challenges and innovations.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of BRAC values and mission.
• Understanding of the AIM programme, its process, and objectives.

• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders.
• Willingness to relocate to the stated workstation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in social science/Anthropology/Business Management/ Development Studies and/or other related field.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• 4-6 years’ experience in field management/direct implementation experience.
• Prior experience in the international development sector, including familiarity with extremely poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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 OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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6.) AIM Programm Assistant (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programm Assistant – Livelihood (PA-LH)
Location:	AIM – Branch Office – Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Program Assistant – Livelihoods (PA-LH) will be responsible for the overall implementation of livelihood, value chain, and market development-related activities under a branch office. They will lead the participant selection process and the set-up of the club. PAs will also be in charge of the day-to-day management and supervision of the clubs and will supervise and follow up on all mentor activities. They will also be responsible for conducting mentor training, asset selection, purchase, and distribution. PA-LHs will also provide training, coaching, and job-placement support to participants.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, linkage services, and value chain mapping
• Lead the implementation and supervision of activities in  assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per implementation guidelines and report any operational/management issues to AIM-BM
• Coordinate closely with the AIM-Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to AIM-TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Organize livelihoods training for participants, manage assets and input transfer activities, provide enterprise development support, and coordinate all market development and facilitation activities in the community
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the branch/area manager.
• Support AIM-BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate livelihood training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services and with employment/livelihood pathways
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and 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 the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch Office

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, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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, 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.

ONLY female candidates will be considered for this position.

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7.) AIM Technical Sector Specialists

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Regional Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Technical Sector Specialists – Gender and Inclusion
Location:	AIM – Regional Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Number of positions:	1

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing overall technical leadership on social empowerment activities of the AIM Programme to ensure sound and effective implementation. S/he will uphold BRAC’s values and ensure programming and organizational principles.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Oversee social empowerment activities of the AIM programme and provide technical support on gender and inclusion aspects

Prepare branch-wise Social Empowerment training calendar and help to ensure training, including staff training and ToT for Mentors and PAs

Provide overall technical leadership and help with Community Selection & Demarcation

Support Branch set-up and procurement, community mapping, and selection

Support club-space set up ensuring safeguarding criteria and reasonable accommodation and Club Group Formation and facilitating club-based curriculum delivery

Lead mapping of linkage services following standardized referral pathways (government/inter-agency) and provide orientation to staff, mentors, and Youth Development Committees

Prepare work plan both yearly & monthly to achieve the programmatic target

Support branch team to maintain strong linkage with local Government and other community authorities

Support GBV case management from collecting incident reports to providing guidance and support to the branch team and YDCs to resolve or establish referral linkage

Follow up & monitor the field-level activities on a regular basis and assist in proper implementation

Follow up YDCs activities by attending meetings and helping with capacity building

Conduct and monitor Family & Partners’ sessions

Write case stories or success stories and help the Knowledge Management team with programme documentation

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of 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 the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to develop and manage institutional relationships
• Knowledge:   Understanding of gender and inclusion, community empowerment, and local government issues
• Computer proficiency: MS Office

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social science, Gender Studies, or relevant subjects from any recognized university

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three (03) years of working experience in gender and inclusion, community mobilization, local government, and social safety net.

 

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.netOR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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8.) AIM Branch Manager (x11)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Branch Manager
Location:	AIM – Branch Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	5-7 PAs
Number of positions:	11

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Regional Manager (AIM-RM), the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM) will provide overall leadership to program implementation activity at the branch level. This will include day-to-day management and implementation supervision, staff-capacity development, staff supervision and monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement, and ensuring internal team coordination. The BM will supervise up to 5-7 Program Assistants (both PAs recruited for livelihood and social empowerment) and Branch Account Officers (BAO) to ensure effective and timely program implementation and quality assurance. The AIM-BM will also be responsible for overall reporting (MIS, internal, and donor reporting) and for supporting other technical and operational activities at the branch level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Technical and Implementation Support:

• Provide supervisory support to all AIM-related program activities at the branch level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in accordance with the operations manual
• Lead team-set up, staff onboarding, training, and activity planning of AIM-PAs and BAOs
• Oversee the selection and set-up of AIM clubs, participant selection, and supervise the operation of club activities with direct assistance from PAs
• Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood pathways.
• Support PAs to mobilize Youth Savings and Loan Associations (YSLAs) and link participants to YSLAs
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, financial, and donor reports
• Finalize branch-wise procurement plans for the necessary asset and input support including numbers, item specifications, budget, and bidding.
• Ensure all branch-level procurement in compliance with policy and budget allocations
• Track and maintain sufficient cash flow for smooth day-to-day project activities

 

 Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Lead all branch-level activities and serve as the branches’ main focal point for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with AIM Technical Sector Specialists (AIM-TSS) to develop the capacity of PAs in livestock, agriculture, market development, and social inclusion
• Facilitate monthly branch coordination meetings to ensure communication, planning, and internal alignment
• Organize and facilitate all branch-level training and workshops as per program design

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Bachelor’s degree in social science /Anthropology /Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 3 year’s experience in the international development sector, including experience with extreme-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: BRAC Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office

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, years of experience, and current and expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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.

                                              

ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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9.) AIM Programme Assistant (x44)

BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill this position in Sierra Leone – AIM Branch Office.

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Programme Assistant (Social Empowerment)
Location:	Sierra Leone Branch/Regional Office
Reporting to:	AIM Branch Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
No. of persons supervised:	6-8 mentors
Number of positions:	44

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), the AIM Programme Assistant – Social Empowerment (PA-SE) will be responsible for the overall implementation of social empowerment-related components of the program including supporting social and economic empowerment training, building awareness about social and health-related issues such as GBV, safe birth, contraception, disaster preparedness, sustainable livelihood. The PA-SE will also plan and organize advocacy initiatives at the community level.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Lead the AIM program inception activities including community mobilization and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and onboarding, community mobilization, mapping and establishing social empowerment linkages for participants
• Lead the implementation and supervision of social and economic empowerment activities in assigned clubs as per program design, activity plan, and budget
• Organize and support Youth Development Committees in the target communities
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets as per Implementation Guideline and report any operational/management issues to BM
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) to seek technical guidance and knowledge; provide support to TSS as needed
• Guide and supervise mentor activities under the social empowerment component and develop their capacity by providing regular coaching, mentoring, and training
• Attend monthly coordination meetings organized at the branch level and provide updates on club activities, flagging any issues needing attention from the Branch/Regional manager.
• Support BM with all branch-level procurement and logistics and other tasks, as required
• Ensure cash flow by submitting cash requisitions timely for smooth day-to-day operations
• Organize and facilitate social empowerment training for participants; provide support to connect program participants with broader linkage services
• Follow up closely with participants to minimize attrition and prepare monthly attendance reports and bi-monthly drop-out reports
• Prepare MIS and financial reports and other reports and ensure timely submission
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the project goals of safeguarding implementation and 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 the same.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of 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 the same.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field and travel within the country
• Proficient in using mobile devices, and computers, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years post-secondary Diploma degree in relevant subjects

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 1-year experience in the international development sector, including experience working with marginalized communities to implement community development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and /or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

 

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

 

JOB LOCATION: Sierra Leone – AIM – Branch Office

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, years of experience, and current expected salary at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand at any of the following offices:

 

Freetown Country Office: 2 Samuel Banister Drive, Wilberforce

 

Waterloo Region Addresses

1. 1. Waterloo Regional and Branch Office – 91 Liverpool Street – Benguima Road, Waterloo
   2. Jui Branch Office – 39 Main Waterloo Highway – Jui Junction
   3. Lunsar Branch Office – 3 Munu Street – Makeni Highway Lunsar

•  Calaba Town Branch office  – 385 Bai-Bureh Road Mamboreh Junction

 

Makeni Region Addresses

1. Masuba Branch and Regional Office – 85 Masuba Road, Makeni
2. OIC Ropolo Branch Office – 1 Fambul Lane – Congo Town, Makeni
3. Looking Town Branch Office – 3 Kargbo Lane, adjacent UNIMAK -Looking Town, Makeni

 

Bo Region Addresses

1. Regional and Branch Office – 104 Old Railway Line – Bongo Market Moriba Town, Bo
2. Kandeh Town Branch Office – 98 Torwama Road, Kandeh Town, Bo
3. Torkpoi Town Branch Office – 6 Jah Street, Salina Section Torkpoi Town Bo
4. Blama Road – Kenema – 18 Harding Street, Konikor – Kenema

 

Port Loko Address

1. 10 Lunsar Road, PortLoko

 

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

 

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

 

Application deadline: 16th June 2023

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, 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.

Only Female Applicants Will be considered for this position.

Marampa Mines Limited (MML) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Instrumentation Technician
2.) ESG Project Manager
3.) Biodiversity Jnr. Superintendent

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior Instrumentation Technician

Position Title	Senior Instrumentation Technician	MML is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for roles at MML.
Job Code/Level	Above Supervisory Level
No. of Positions	1
Department	Engineering and Maintenance
Location	Marampa Site
Reporting to	Superintendent
Salary	Attractive

 

ROLE AND PURPOSE
The role and purpose of the Senior Instrumentation Technician is mainly to maintain instrumentation & automation equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position carries the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the availability and suitability of critical spares for responsible area.
• Design and implement minor improvement projects during normal plant operations.
• Completing planned maintenance work as scheduled and as per procedure.
• Completing regular visual inspections and tests on plant & equipment
• Involvement with troubleshooting and problem solving as requested.
• Ensure that operational problems are resolved within reasonable time or escalated for assistance.
• Maintain Control System Networks
• Redline Drawings as required.
• Tag & Label equipment as required and according to drawings.
• Perform standby duties as per standby schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.
• Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Additional relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.

 

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years and above proven experience maintaining instrumentation as used in a mining or similar environment.
• Exposure to PLC & Scada control systems
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Must be able to work from design drawings.
• Must be able to execute work using work orders, Job Safety Analysis and procedures as required by a CMMS system.
• Exposure to Endress & Hauser Flow, Level & Pressure Instruments
• Exposure to Belt Scales
• Must be able to perform complex setup of above instruments.

 

MEDICAL:

• The individual must be mentally and physically fit for the mining work environment.

 

HOW TO APPLY & CLOSING DATE
Please forward your application to Marampa Mines Ltd. Human Resources desk via the main entrance gate of the Mine Site, Lunsar or e-mail: MMLRecruitment@marampamines.com	Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th May 2023.   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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2.) ESG Project Manager

Position Title	ESG Project Manager	MML is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for roles at MML.
Job Code/Level	Above Supervisory Level
No. of Positions	1
Department	ESG
Location	Marampa Site
Reporting to	Managing Director (MML), & Global Head of Sustainability – Gerald Group
Salary	Attractive

 

DECLARATION:

Marampa Mines Limited is looking for a strong project manager with the ability to lead data collection efforts, ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met, foster strategic cross-organizational relationships, and contribute to the Group’s Annual Sustainability Reports with exceptional written communication skills. By implementing international best practices in sustainable mining operations, this role will be central to ensuring the success of Marampa Blue™.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

The Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Manager will work closely with HoDs across the mine site to identify opportunities for enhanced operations, as guided by MML’s Sustainability Policy goals. The Manager will serve as the MML liaison for Gerald’s US-based ESG Group by maintaining excellent communication between the mine site and ESG Group.

The role is functionally embedded into the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department, but serves a cross-organizational purpose. The Manager will assume a leadership role within the ESG MML Working Group by proactively arranging one-on-one meetings with its members to keep engagement high, by tracking action items generated from the Group’s calls, and following up to ensure completion. The Manager’s objective as Working Group leader is to foster connectivity and synergy between the mine site’s operations units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role may require occasional travel in addition to the following key responsibilities:

• Coordinating data collection efforts at the mine site to ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met on an annual basis.
• Be the main person for project management between the ESG MML Working Group, the Community Relations & Development (CR&D) department, and Gerald Group’s ESG Group.
• Engaging with HoDs in one-on-one meetings to foster strategic cross-organizational relationships between MML, ESG Group, colleagues, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Track and manage approval processes for optimization of efficiency in moving projects forward.
• Proactively identifying value creation opportunities at the mine site and serve as ESG Group’s on-site project manager.
• Providing guidance and operational support to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team in identifying operational risks and in coordination with the ESG Group, work to proactively mitigate and address them.
• Contribute to the ESG Group’s Annual Sustainability Reports.
• Work with the ESG Group, and in close coordination with other MML teams on the implementation of the company’s selected decarbonization pathway.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.
• Additional relevant professional certifications will be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in project management

Medical:

• The individual must be mentally and physically fit for the mining work environment.

HOW TO APPLY & CLOSING DATE
Please forward your application to Marampa Mines Ltd. Human Resources desk via the main entrance-gate of the Mine Site, Lunsar or e-mail: MMLRecruitment@marampamines.com	Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th May 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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3.) Biodiversity Jnr. Superintendent

	Position Title		Biodiversity Jnr. Superintendent
				MML is an equal
	Job Code/Level		Above Supervisory Level
				opportunity
	No. of Positions		1
				employer.
	Department		Health, Safety & Environment
				Women are
	Location		Marampa Mine Site, Lunsar
				strongly
	Reporting to		Environment Superintendent
				encouraged to
	Salary		Attractive	apply for roles

 

DECLARATION:

Marampa Mines Limited (MML), a subsidiary of Gerald Group, is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of high-grade iron ore concentrate, branded as Marampa Blue™, in the Port Loko District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone. MML aims to build a resilient and long-life iron ore mine in Sierra Leone and to expand operations by integrating mining, processing, infrastructure, and export logistics, alongside playing a responsible role in the economic and social stability of the region.

 

Founded in 1962, Gerald Group is the world’s largest employee-owned commodities trading company, focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. The Group offers its services and expertise across the entire global value chain, including sourcing, storage, logistics, finance solutions, hedging, marketing, and risk management. Headquartered in London, our foundation is in the United States; we operate trading hubs in China, the US, and Switzerland.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Biodiversity Jr. Superintendent is a critical role within MML’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program, reporting to MML’s Environment Superintendent. The Biodiversity Jr. Superintendent will coordinate with the Environmental Monitoring team, the Sustainability & ESG Manager, and Heads of Departments across the mine site to identify, plan and implement interventions designed to mitigate the company’s impacts on biodiversity, ultimately striving for nature-positive outcomes. Biodiversity management activities are to include both short- and long-term interventions that the Biodiversity Jr. Superintendent will design and execute. MML seeks to employ Nature-based Solutions (NBSs) to the greatest extent possible. To that end, we are developing a large-scale regenerative agricultural project (led by a dedicated team). This position will create value by identifying opportunities for enhanced operations, as guided by MML’s Sustainability Policy, and ensure that the company meets its sustainability performance goals. This position will also evaluate the potential for MML to generate/certify carbon credits via a registry.

 

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 1

Marampa Mines Limited (MML) is Hiring Job Advertisement

 

Developing and growing talent and skills within Sierra Leone, for Sierra Leone.

 

POSITION SUMMARY Continued…

 

The Biodiversity Jr. Superintendent will work closely with Gerald’s US-based ESG Group. This role is functionally embedded into the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department, but serves a cross-organizational purpose under the banner of ESG. In addition, the Biodiversity Jr. Superintendent will become part of the ESG MML Working Group, which works to advance sustainability projects on the mine site.

 

We are looking for a strong project manager with the ability to lead data collection efforts, ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met, foster strategic cross-organizational relationships, and contribute to the Group’s annual Sustainability Reports with exceptional writing and communication skills. By implementing international best practices in sustainable mining operations, this role will contribute to the success of Marampa Blue™. This role may require occasional travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead project management in the implementation of short- and long-term Biodiversity interventions

 

• Lead in developing Standard Operating Procedures for Biodiversity, including the incorporation of standards such as the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

 

• Ensure productive partnership-building and engagement with key stakeholders and primary host communities.

 

• Coordinate data collection efforts in collaboration with the Environmental Monitoring team, working to ensure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met on an annual basis.

 

• Point person for project management between the ESG MML Working Group and Gerald’s ESG Group

 

• Track and manage approval processes, optimizing efficiency in moving projects forward.

 

• Proactively identify value creation opportunities at the mine site as it relates to Biodiversity management.

 

• Contribute to the Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) team’s efficient operations and positive outcomes.

 

• Identify operational risks and, in coordination with the ESG Group, work to proactively to mitigate and address them.

 

• Contribute to the ESG Group’s annual Sustainability reporting.

 

• Work with the ESG Group, and in close coordination with the other MML teams, on the implementation of the company’s selected decarbonization pathway.

Marampa Mines Limited (MML) is Hiring Job Advertisement

 

Developing and growing talent and skills within Sierra Leone, for Sierra Leone.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

 

What we are looking for:

 

• Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Wildlife, Natural Resources Management, or equivalent); advanced degrees preferred.

 

• Robust prior experience in natural resources management in a leadership/managerial role

 

• Experience in the mining industry, wildlife management, enforcement, and ecosystem assessment is preferred; ESG/sustainability operations and reporting, otherwise: a professional background in NGO leadership/operations.

 

• We are open to considering candidates with professional experience outside these areas, please show alignment in your cover letter.

 

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System; ISO 45001:2018 Health and Safety Management System; IFC Performance Standard 6; Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

 

• Proven ability to deliver results and act as a change agent.

 

• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas.

 

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

 

• Prior experience in environmental monitoring and reporting.

 

• Prior experience in a project management capacity is preferred.

 

• Prior experience with data collection and systems is preferred.

 

• Prior cross-organizational capacity building experience is preferred.

 

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication abilities.

 

• Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment.

 

• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

 

• Highly proactive approach, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

 

MEDICAL:

 

• The individual must be mentally and physically fit for the mining work environment.

 

HOW TO APPLY & CLOSING DATE

Please forward your application to:

Marampa Mines Ltd. Human Resources desk via the main entrance-gate of the Mine Site, Lunsar or e-mail: MMLRecruitment@marampamines.com

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th May 2023.

United Nations Population Fund is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Family Planning Specialist
2.) Technical Specialist-Maternal and Reproductive Health
3.) Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Family Planning Specialist

Job Identification : 10595

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/16/2023, 10:18 AM

Apply Before : 05/31/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : NOC

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Other Criteria

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Family Planning Specialist coordinates project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, and joint programming initiatives for the effective management of UNFPA activities in the area of family planning. You will ensure coherence of those activities with agreed national and international family planning frameworks.

You will report to the Head of Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will share knowledge and insights to facilitate quality country programme implementation, and advance the ICPD agenda through partnerships and national capacity strengthening, as well as approaches and initiatives in the area of family planning, in order to scale up family planning at country level.

You would be responsible for:

•  Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to family planning and reproductive health to identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention;
•  Contributing substantially to national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS);
•  Monitoring and evaluating programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools;
•  Identifying constraints and resource deficiencies and recommending corrective action;
•  Monitoring project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and targeted delivery levels;
•  Ensuring integration of related UNFPA programme components (ASRH, SRH and RHCS) interventions within the MoHS;
•  Expediting and coordinating project implementation through the establishment of collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies, as to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and address training needs of project personnel;
•  Providing technical inputs to the government and partners engaged in the delivery of the national Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Strategy 2017-2021 (RMNCAH);
•  Supporting the implementation of the Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (CIP 2018-2022) in order to scale up family planning at national level through the provision of technical inputs during the implementation process;
•  Creating and documenting knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health and family planning trends and sharing these with staff of the country office and of the MoHS;

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Knowledge and Experience:

•  Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience with strong technical knowledge in the management of FP/SRH programmes;
•  Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of programme objectives to national priorities and capacities;
•  Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results;
•  Extensive knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated Reproductive health programming;
•  Demonstrated ability to work with governments, network within the academic and development community.

Languages:

English

Required Competencies:

Values:

•  Exemplifying integrity,
•  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
•  Embracing cultural diversity,
•  Embracing change

Core Competencies:

•  Achieving results,
•  Being accountable,
•  Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•  Thinking analytically and strategically,
•  Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
•  Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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2.) Technical Specialist-Maternal and Reproductive Health

Job Identification : 10734

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/17/2023, 05:01 PM

Apply Before : 06/07/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : P4

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 3 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Technical Specialist leads the integration of SRHR in the broader national development plans and health sector strategies. You will play a key role in providing programmatic and technical expertise in line with UNFPA’s policy and strategy in the field of maternal health and midwifery.

You will report to the Head of Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will coordinate and oversee all interventions aiming at improving maternal and reproductive health and tackling major related challenges at national level.

You will foster strategic alliances and partnerships, and develop relationships, networks and coalitions with national stakeholders, organizations, institutions and associations.

You would be responsible for:

Policy, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

•  Building networks and fostering collaborative partnerships to develop funding opportunities with focus on maternal and reproductive health
•  Participating and contributing actively to the different collaborative platforms in order to engage government partners, multilateral and bilateral actors in providing strategic leadership on reducing maternal mortality;
•  Assisting in organizing advocacy events to promote the midwifery profession, such as the International Day of Midwife and Safe Motherhood campaigns;
•  Proactively identifying new resource mobilization opportunities in maternal and reproductive health areas of intervention;
•  Facilitating an enabling environment for networking and coalition-building with in-country programmes, agencies, organizations and professionals in order to improve reproductive health, particularly maternal health.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

•  Assisting in identifying strategic opportunities for mainstreaming maternal and reproductive health in national policy development, data collection and analysis and NGO led midwifery mobilization initiatives;
•  Providing quality strategic advice to address key maternal health morbidity issues such as obstetric fistula, cervical cancer and HIV-PMTCT, and coordinating the implementation of each one of these components;
•  Supporting and assisting the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), through the provision of technical assistance, to develop an enabling environment to move forward with the fight against maternal mortality and morbidity;
•  Establishing and maintaining effective collaborative working arrangements with various units of the MoHS as well as with stakeholders within the UN, donors and NGOs to ensure that midwifery activities and implementation plans are well coordinated.

Programme Management Support

•  Managing and overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA’s maternal and reproductive health related activities
•  Analyzing the relevant political, social and economic environment and trends in order to provide substantive inputs for the formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of comprehensive maternal and reproductive health programmes;
•  Guiding and managing innovative and responsive programming for the effective implementation of the midwifery component of interventions by ensuring monitoring and evaluation as well as quality implementation reporting as per UNFPA result-based management approach;
•  Analysing and reporting on maternal and reproductive health-related outputs and activities under the RH programme component and results-oriented projects progress;
•  Undertaking regular field monitoring visits to assess programme progress, disseminate findings and undertake follow-up actions.

Knowledge management

•  Supporting the generation of strategic information and evidence to inform national policies and strategies for midwifery improvement;
•  Documenting and sharing good and best practices in midwifery with wider stakeholders, including from other countries and regions;
•  Joining and/or establishing a network of a community of practice at national, regional and international levels to stay abreast of latest development in the field of maternal and reproductive health
•  Providing technical support to MoHS, national and international development partners and civil society to document best practices and lessons learned in order to move forward with the reproductive and maternal health agenda to attain the UN Strategic Development Goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing and midwifery, social sciences, or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

•  7 years of relevant and increasingly responsible experience in managing RH or health programmes, of which at least 5 years national and/or international experience in advising on reproductive, maternal and new-born health, family planning, Adolescent SRH Technical knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated RH/MH
•  Strong track record of technical leadership and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
•  Prior experience working in multi-stakeholder environment including NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies;
•  Experience in public health programme management working on sensitive issues;
•  Demonstrated analytical and strategic planning skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

Embracing cultural diversity,

Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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3.) Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist

Job Identification : 10557

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/16/2023, 12:42 PM

Apply Before : 05/31/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : NOC

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Other Criteria

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist will support the implementation of UNFPA’s interventions aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths in Sierra Leone as well as the integration of SRHR in the broader national development plans and health sector strategies, and will work under overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Maternal and Reproductive Health Technical Specialist.

S/he will substantively contribute to the effective management of UNFPA programmes in support of national efforts to strengthen integrated sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and reducing preventable maternal mortality, with specific focus on emergency obstetric care, maternal death surveillance and response, obstetric fistula management and midwifery services support. S/he will support initiatives and provide technical support in key areas of results-based programme and project management of UNFPA’s SRHR programme and projects.

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist will support the establishment of partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies, civil society organisations, academia, and professional bodies, to address emerging issues and to facilitate program delivery. S/he will also contribute to the UN system coordination through participation in policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives as well as support for capacity development, service delivery and knowledge management efforts.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will provide technical support in the planning, conceptualization, implementation and monitoring of SRH interventions of the country programme.

You would be responsible for:

•  Providing substantive technical leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of innovative strategies, approaches, and policies, with a particular focus on maternal health in general and emergency obstetric care, maternal death surveillance and response, obstetric fistula management, and midwifery services support in particular
•  Analyzing and interpret the political, social, and economic context relevant to RMNCAH, and identify opportunities to strengthen UNFPA assistance and intervention;
•  Providing substantive inputs for the formulation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of the implementation of maternal health programme-related interventions
•  Ensuring the inclusion of lessons learnt and new policies and best practices in the development of the UNFPA assistance to Sierra Leone, as well as establishing appropriate mechanisms and systems for its implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
•  Facilitating linkages with the implementation of the UNFPA programmes to ensure a holistic approach to SRHR, including for adolescents
•  Analyzing and identify opportunities for integration across various SRH thematic areas across the policies, strategies, guidelines, and service delivery areas within the health system, to ensure holistic, life-course oriented, and evidence-based programming for SRH
•  Providing technical assistance to national partners to scale up the quality of care initiatives to ensure universal access to SRH;
•  Identifying, developing, and/or adapting technical documents such as SRH strategies, clinical guidelines, training materials, and Job aids, in UNFPA focus areas, to ensure their availability for capacity development;
•  Advocating for the incorporation of evaluation results and lessons learned in the updating of strategies and approaches, in order to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA operations
•  Contributing to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms, and providing information on the progress of donor-funded projects.
•  Developing and managing substantive knowledge sharing partnerships and collaborations with other UN agencies in the context of the national development frameworks, UNSDCF, and UNFPA Strategic Plan and Country Programme.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery or other related fields

Knowledge and Experience:

5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience with strong technical knowledge in the management of SRH programmes including but not limited to Family Planning, maternal health, adolescent health, human resources for health, HIV, and SGBV.

•  Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of programme objectives to national priorities and capacities;
•  Demonstrable experience in results-based programming
•  Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results;
•  Extensive knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated reproductive health programming;
•  Demonstrated ability to work with governments, and network within the academic and development community.
•  Understanding of Human Rights dimensions of SRHR is an asset

Languages:

English

Required Competencies:

Values:

•  Exemplifying integrity,
•  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
•  Embracing cultural diversity,
•  Embracing change

Core Competencies:

•  Achieving results,
•  Being accountable,
•  Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•  Thinking analytically and strategically,
•  Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
•  Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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GIZ GmbH is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of the Government of Sierra Leone in the implementation of the Employment Promotion Programme IV (EPP). The overall objective is to create employment for the younger generation through business development in the agricultural and other sectors (Private Sector Development (PSD) component) and to enhance the employability of young people (TVET component) in Falaba, Kailahun, Kono and Koinadugu districts. Our approach is gender and inclusion oriented.

„Junior PSD Data Management Specialist”

Duty Station is in Freetown with field missions to implementation districts

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

As this is a position with important technical responsibilities, we only ask candidates to apply who meet, exceed, or come very close to the following requirements. Please read the job advertisement carefully. All applications must be written electronically and include a cover letter (1 page), a clearly chronologically structured CV (education first, then professional career starting with the last position), reference contacts and certificates. Non-compliance leads to exclusion from the application process. Such candidate will not be shortlisted for interview.

#	Designation	Requirements (max scoring in brackets)	Description / tasks
1	PSD Data Management Specialist (PSD-DMS)	Diploma in Management Information System (MIS), Data Management and Analysis or closely related fields like computer science or information system (exclusion criterium). Willingness and ability to work in remote areas of Sierra Leone (exclusion criterium). At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of private sector support and/or data management (max. 15 points).  Comprehensive knowledge and very good practical applicability of modern electronic data processing (max. 15 points). Knowledge and practical experience of compiling, cleaning and analysing complex datasets (max 15 points). Knowledge of effective methods to detect errors from raw data from enumerators (max. 15 points). Understanding of resetting tablets and installation of data collection software (preferably experienced with Kobo Collect) for field enumerators (max 10 points). Practical knowledge of designing a database management tool to be used on a regular basis (max 10 points). Proven committed and goal-oriented self-starter especially on IT related issues (max. 10 points). Knowledge and practical experience working on creating a service tailored for SMEs in Sierra Leone and interacting with such SMEs (max. 5 points).  Experience working in rural communities (max. 5 points)	The staff member reports directly to the Senior PSD Officer and will be technically supervised by both the PSD Development Advisor and the Senior PSD Officer.  They will be involved in the implementation of GIZ EPP private sector development activities but more particularly on Business Development Services including the “Agricultural market Information System (AMIS) and the Record-Keeping Application. The target groups are mainly farmers, rural small enterprises with growth potential and buyers of farm products. They will develop/create, organize and maintain a database of all PSD beneficiaries under EPPIV. They will be a member of the small team consisting of PSD Specialists in the districts and Line Managers in Freetown and will be involved in the planning and designing of PSD activities as well as compiling and documenting the final list of beneficiaries.

 

Expected starting date is the 01.06.2023. Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) either as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) OR as softcopy in pdf format to recruitmentsl@giz.de.

Applications must be submitted not later than 19.05.2023 at 5.00pm. Hardcopy applications have to be submitted in a sealed and labelled envelope (Application for PSD Data Management Specialist). Again, only complete applications (meaningful cover letter, detailed structured CV, copies of official references and reference contacts) will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and possibly invited for an interview.

Interviewees should be prepared to be tested for writing and data processing skills (the tasks include the application of Excel formulas, structured writing with word and the creation of meaningful PowerPoint presentations).

Solthis is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) HIV Technical Officer
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) HIV Technical Officer

Job Title  Project	HIV Technical Officer  supporting the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3)  implementation in HIV field
Main workplace	Makeni

 

Hierarchical supervision  and technical functional  link	Line manager: Medical Officer Functional : N/A
Direct supervision and  functional links within the  mission	Hierarchical: N/A Functional: N/A

 

General Mission

Under the supervision of the Medical Officer, the HIV technical Officer main  responsibilities are (1) provision of capacity building to health care workers involved in  HIV services in order to improve the quality of HIV services to PLWA; and (2)  implementation of other medical-related and transversal activities in the Districts of  intervention in line with Solthis strategy, policies and principles.

 

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.

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 will focus on strengthening  the capacity of healthcare workers (HCWs) (at Health Facilities (HF) and Key Population Drop-In Centers  (DIC)) levels and DHMT staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART,  eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral Load, TB/HIV etc. It will also strengthen the Supply chain management and  laboratory component to improve the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health

 

facilities and DICs, and to support DHMT to allocate the available resources in the best possible way to  minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the intervention will support Data management system  and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The intervention will be implemented in seven  districts including Western Area (Rural and Urban, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema  Districts)

Specific tasks and responsibilities 

Capacity building of healthcare workers 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

• Ensure Implementation by HCWs/DHMT and follow up of the road map for improved quality of  care by the health facilities.
• 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 Care Model,  organization of the patient flow, involvement of peer educators/HCWs, organization of the system  of consultations and file archiving, implementation of Post Exposure Prophylaxis System.
• Conducts trainings needs assessment of HCWs and develop on-site training plan; and participates in the evaluation of training and reporting activities
• Builds the capacity of the HCWs with respect to counselling, testing, diagnosis, prophylaxis, care  and treatment of HIV, Opportunistic Infections’ management, TB/HIV co-infection, dispensing &  adherence support, data management & analysis:
• Provides clinical mentoring including support for data management and analysis • 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 units by all HCWs at the supported sites (Maternity,  Labour, Pharmacy, TB, nutrition, under 5 clinics…)

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 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
• Provides support to District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure the integration of HIV in  their routine activities
• Represents Solthis and attends coordination and partners’ 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

Skills required

Skills and  resources   needed to  perform the  function

Education: Medical doctor or Community Health Officer with at least 3 years of relevant  experience designing implementing and monitoring of health activities related to HIV  management KNOW-HOW  • Mastery of the project management cycle, including operational and budget  planning Mentoring of health professionals in HIV clinical management.  • Knowledge of adult education, and group facilitation approaches • Experience in working with health authorities at national and district levels • Good analytical , writing and synthesis skills • Language: English compulsory, French will be an asset • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.; and  platforms for virtual meeting for e.g. Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc. KNOWING HOW TO BE   • Good interpersonal skills, listening skills, communication skills, diplomacy,  anticipation • Flexibility, adaptability and ability to handle stress • Autonomy and proactivity • Ability to work in partnership and network

 

Relations  and purpose of  the relationship	Internal	• Close technical and programmatic collaboration: with PROSSAN project • Collaboration with support functions • Relationships with members of the headquarters team (mainly with  technical referents and communication officer)
	External	• Health authorities at national, district and health facility levels • Donors (institutional and private) • United Nations Agencies • National and local associations • International NGOs • Media

 

Conditions  

Starting date: As soon as possible

Salary & benefits: according to professional experience and grid Solthis

Submission of applications: Please send your application in English (CV and cover letter in PDF, 3  professional references, and dates of availability) via Email to: recrutement@solthis.org, quoting  reference “HIV Technical Officer” in the subject line, by 20th of May 2023.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Job Title  Project	Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
Main workplace	Freetown with regular trip within the districts of intervention
Classification	Level 7

 

Hierarchical supervision  and technical functional  link	Line manager: Programme Coordinator (Mission) Functional : MEAL Technical Advisor (HQ)
Direct supervision and  functional links within  the mission	Hierarchical: TBD Functional: Project coordinators and project officers

 

General Mission

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the MEAL Coordinator is  responsible for the overall Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning  activities on the mission and MEAL coordination to ensure project quality and  information dissemination. In this light, he will (1) develop and/or maintain MEAL standards, procedures and  strategic priorities for improvement of the MEAL system in line with the global donors  and Solthis policies and priorities (2) develop tools for quantitative and qualitative data  collection, oversee the initial stages of data collection, supervise data validity and  quality of analysis (3) build capacity of MEAL and country programme staff, facilitate  capacity building and focus on strengthening internal coordination and robust  information management in the country program (4) promote programmatic learning  to improve the quality of programs at Solthis Sierra Leone (5) build and maintain  accountability mechanisms, knowledge sharing and organizational learning at the  Country Programme.

 

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.

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. Solthis is also implementing a project  (PROSSAN Project) funded by The Agence Française de Development (AFD) in two districts within the  seven districts (Rural and Urban, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts) supported by  NFM3 project.

 

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Development, management and coordination of MEAL systems, tools and procedures at the Country  Programme 

• Contributes to the project design phase, including development of logical frameworks, M&E budget and MEAL narrative sections of project proposals
• Develops, maintains, updates and further adapts monitoring and evaluation system(s), procedures and guidelines, including MEAL frameworks and MEAL plans for all projects • Provides technical support during project MEAL planning, including guidance on developing MEAL methodologies and tools for indicator tracking
• Provides technical support in activity and results-based monitoring in the field, project teams, implementing partners and enumerators follow the instructions/agreed methodology • Drafts and regularly updates MEAL work plans and data collection plans at the Country Programme
• Supports project teams in developing quality standards for all key program interventions to strengthen the compliance and quality aspects
• Leads the annual M&E standards self-assessment process and ensures follow-up of recommendations at Country Programme level

Building and maintaining accountability mechanisms, knowledge sharing and organizational learning at the Country Programme 

• Promotes and strengthens the understanding of the importance of MEAL within the organization
• Contributes to lessons learnt identification and sharing at appropriate levels, including HQ, Country Director, the Programme Coordinator and programme team members in order to timely adjust the implementation of programmes
• Supports the Programme Coordinator to facilitate discussion on the most important findings and recommendations from MEAL and systematically supports the programme team in the use of MEAL results and findings. Maintains overview of lessons learned and best practice, and  identifies ways to strengthen Solthis’ planning, monitoring and evaluation processes
• Provides technical support in evaluations and other research activities, including engaging in ToRs preparation, selection of consultants, review of evaluation design and data collection methodology, data quality assurance, data analysis, involvement of stakeholders and  dissemination plan

Quality Assurance of Data Management and Reporting 

• Tributes to periodic projects’ review process in cooperation with Programme Coordinator and other relevant staff
• Helps design and review data collection/tracking tools/formats/databases to ensure data quality, reliability and consistency throughout project implementation, including for the integrated Country Programme MEAL framework indicators
• Implements electronic, mobile data collection systems in MEAL processes • Conducts data and feedback analysis, secondary sources overview when adequate and prepares adequate reports
• Ensures that MEAL data and reports are consistent with mission-wide reporting requirements, of high quality and on time
• Ensure archival of MEAL documents for all active projects

Establishing appropriate MEAL structures, building MEAL team capacities and maintaining adequate  division of roles at the Country Programme between MEAL and other staff 

• Provides support to project stakeholders and partners to ensure they deliver on all MEAL requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information
• Identifies MEAL capacity development needs of programme team, and provides tailor-made, practical trainings to project staff based on capacity needs assessment. Ensure that all programme team members and implementing partners’ staff understand and know how to  use MEAL tools; and trains them in assessment methodologies and tools

In cooperation with the Programme Coordinator and Admin & Finance Manager, ensures that  appropriate resource is available for MEAL activities and personnel, including by preparing and  following up on the MEAL budget

Skills required 

Skills and   resources   needed to   perform the   function

Education: Master degree in Statistics, epidemiology, M&E, Social Sciences,  Development programming or relevant equivalent, with at least significant  coursework in quantitative or qualitative research methods. KNOW-HOW:  ⇨ Significant experience of undertaking a similar MEAL related role for health  programming. ⇨ Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning and  participating in evaluations. ⇨ Experience of working in all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation,  including: system design, programmatic quality audits, systematic tracking and  analysis, evaluations, surveys, assessment systems, capacity building and training ⇨ Experience of working with national and district health authorities and  understanding of Sierra Leone Health Information System ⇨ Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting software solutions (ODK,  KoBo, CommCare, DHIS2) ⇨ Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community  participation and accountability. ⇨ Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports including  data analysis and triangulation. ⇨ Fluency in written and spoken English. KNOWING HOW TO BE :   ⇨ Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with people of all  backgrounds, excellent relationship building skills ⇨ Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills. ⇨ Flexibility, adaptability and ability to handle stress ⇨ Autonomy and proactivity ⇨ Ability to work in partnership and network

 

Remuneration 

Salary: According to the SOLTHIS salary scale, depending on experience in a similar position How to apply ?

Composition of the file: CV, letter of application and 3 references (former managers) To be sent to: recrutement@solthis.org, with the subject ” Firstname LASTNAME-MEAL Coordinator“. Application deadline: 20th May 2023 

Procedure: Successful candidates will be contacted for an HR interview and technical validation (test  and interview)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

Teaching and Learning Technical Lead, SSEIP2

FCDO awarded Mott MacDonald to lead the implementation of the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP) 2, which builds on the work of the first phase: Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP), also called Leh Wi Lan (Krio for “Let’s Learn”). The programme will support the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls and children with disabilities in school.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organization. We promote equal opportunities and have initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture. WE ARE ESPECIALLY KEEN TO HEAR FROM FEMALE APPLICANTS TO CREATE A GENDER BALANCED TEAM. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Job description
Job title	Teaching and Learning Technical Lead
Salary range	Negotiable, contract position
Time commitment	Full time, contract position
Location	Based in Freetown
Travel	The position requires regular travel nationwide to district and school level.
Start date	May 2023
Report to	Deputy Team Leader & Technical Lead
Example duties and responsibilities	The Teaching and Learning Technical Lead will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of interventions that support schools and the wider education system to improve the performance of teachers that lead to learning outcome gains for pupils. This role will be required to work with the Program Systems Strengthening lead to ensure the approaches build system capacity and are sustainable and with other colleagues to ensure equity and inclusion is at the centre of all approaches.
Closing date	Applications must be received by CLOSE OF BUSINESS  30th April 2023 (Note: those who previously applied for this role should not re apply)
How to submit	Please click on the link and follow the instructions. https://jobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25141&siteid=5169&Areq=63319BR,  NO HARD COPIES ACCEPTED
What to submit	Completed cover letter AND Curriculum Vitae, including 3 referees preferably HRs of your former and current employers.  Please use the Job Title as the subject of your email application

 

Candidate profile
Experience/skills	Deep experience and knowledge of the context, challenges, and opportunities in Sierra Leonean classrooms Experience of implementing at-scale school leadership, teacher training and coaching models Experience of developing high quality teaching and learning materials – personally and through the management of colleagues and consultants Existing relationships with key institutions (TSC/MBSSE) and partners in relation to teaching and learning Ability to successfully navigate complex political dynamics to make progress Experience of bringing cross-cutting issues such as gender and disability inclusion into teaching and learning improvement approaches Experience of working with wider issues affecting teacher performance including absence, motivation, pre-service training, deployment, and career progression. Ability to help design, implement and use data from teaching observation and monitoring systems Team player Excellent writing and data analysis skills Experience of bringing cross-cutting issues such as gender and disability inclusion into teaching and learning improvement approaches. Ability to use data to inform and adapt interventions.	Mindset	Continuous improvement  Independent and proactive Willingness to bring about positive change Collaborative and respectful Willingness to travel regularly to the provinces
Qualifications	Degree in education or similar, a postgraduate degree is desired. At least 7 years’ experience of working to improve teaching and learning in Sierra Leone in project, governments, or related institutions Preferably some experience of classroom teaching in Sierra Leone	Language	English (professional proficiency)