Lomtibul Construction Company is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Marketers (x2)
2.) Civil Engineers (x2)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Marketers (x2)

Position:         Marketers (2)

Report To:      Managing Director

Location:        Freetown

Salary: Attractive

Probation:      Three (3) Months

DUTIES

• Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence
• Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth
• Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses
• Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Managing Director

• Proven experience as marketing officer or similar role
• Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Creativity and commercial awareness
• A team player with a customer-oriented approach

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma/Certificate/ WASSCE

Candidate must have at least two (2) years working experience.

To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address: lomtibulconstruction.sl@gmail.com or Lomtibul Construction (SL) Ltd Head Office, 35 Wellington Street, Freetown

2.) Civil Engineers (x2)

Position:         Civil Engineers (2)

Report To:      Managing Director

Location:        Freetown

Salary: Attractive

Probation:      Three (3) Months

• Prepare BOQ’s for all construction work on behalf of the company
• Supervise all construction work
• Ensure all technical specifications are adhered to
• Manage the day to day operations on site
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Interpret all technical drawings/monthly schedule
• Ensure all safety measures are adhered to on site especially during working hours
• Ensure quality materials are used
• Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications
• Assess potential risks, materials and costs
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
• Oversee and mentor staff and liaise with a variety stakeholders
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required
• Any other assignment as may be determined by the Managing Director

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with at least three (3) years of professional working experience.
• Proven working experience in civil engineering
• Project management and supervision skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.

To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address: lomtibulconstruction.sl@gmail.com or Lomtibul Construction (SL) Ltd Head Office, 35 Wellington Street, Freetown.

Corus International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor
2.) Director of Finance and Administration
3.) Technical Director
4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor
5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor
6.) Malaria Advisor
7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor

Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the FP/RH Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project in the areas of family planning and reproductive health. S/he will implement and oversee reproductive health activities which aim to strengthen the availability and use of family planning. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The FP/RH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of FP/RH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of FP/RH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of FP/RH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and FP/RH interventions
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings
• Monitor FP/RH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in FP/RH
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, nutrition, or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing FP/RH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve FP/RH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in FP/RH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

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2.) Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the DFA will manage the finance activities of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; and ensure that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place in compliance with USAID policies and procedures to meet generally recognized accounting standards. S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; forecasting; budgeting; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the COP, Country Financial Officer, and IMA Headquarters in the development of program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with USAID rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Develop program budgets; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training and capacity development; oversee staff recruitment.
• Ensure continual review of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to HQ and USAID as required.
• Ensure that sub-recipients, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with IMA and USAID policies and regulations.
• Support and monitor local partners and sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance; contribute to capacity building of local partners in administration and financial management.
• Oversee all program human resources management, policies, and procedures; oversee local staff recruitment processes, including participating in interviews (as needed) and salary negotiations, and in preparing employment contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; additional accounting certification preferred, e.g., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management experience on large, complex, donor-funded international development projects, including financial and accounting systems development, financial monitoring, budget development, procurement, operations and logistics, IT, and HR management and administration.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams. Experience strengthening the organizational capacity of host country institutions is strongly preferred but not required.
• Substantial experience in financial management of consortia of local implementing partners
• Extensive experience in financial management of USAID-funded projects of similar scope and size (cooperative agreements and/or contracts); strong understanding of USG compliance rules and regulations (including FAR and AIDAR acquisition regulations) and Cost Accounting Standards; demonstrated experience with USAID/USG financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing project operations, procurement, and logistics; extensive experience in the development and management of large project budgets.
• Experience overseeing management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.
• Experience working in Sierra Leone highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial accounting software, including USAID financial dashboards (DATIM, DevResults, etc.) and related financial management software and applications; high degree of proficiency in relevant software packages such as Adobe, MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, versatility, and integrity; excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills; demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Professional level fluency in English, both oral and written.

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3.) Technical Director

Technical Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Technical Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the Technical Director will provide technical leadership and oversight for the project. They will oversee and ensure the technical and methodological soundness of all project activities and alignment with project objectives and benchmarks. In collaboration with project team and consortium partners, the Technical Director will support the design and implementation of service delivery strategies based on evidenced based approaches. They will support the project’s technical specialists and ensure they are working in a coordinated, rational, and integrated way in pursuit of project deliverables. They will work closely with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to set priorities. S/he also will provide methodological support and facilitation in the design, content development/adaptation, and delivery of effective learning strategies to positively impact performance. Finally, s/he also will lead the team in synthesizing learning from the project for dissemination of results.

The Technical Director will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Party to ensure strategic program direction and the provision of high-quality technical assistance.
• Provide technical and program oversight and supervision in the design and day-to-day management of activities, coordinating implementation of activities, and including ensuring that necessary project planning, development, resource availability, procurement, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
• Work with MoHS subnational personnel to create action plans for implementation of project activities and tools for monitoring performance; to refine policies and accountability tools for health systems; and to advise on human resources allocation, training, and deployment.
• Work collaboratively with the project team and headquarters staff to ensure proper technical reporting, spending, and compliance.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
• Collaborate closely with project partners and USAID to refine and adjust technical approaches and annual work plans. Manage technical contributions of partners, including defining scopes of work and reviewing and collating partner data and achievements.
• Provide inputs on systems indicators relevant to project performance and work closely with the M&E Director to track project indicators, and performance outputs and outcomes
• Liaise and coordinate with MOH, professional associations, and technical working groups to devise strategies, policies, and approaches for improving health functions.
• Represent the project at external technical events, including conferences, webinars, etc.
• Coordinate with project communication staff to document successes, lessons learned, challenges in implementation, best practices and milestones.
• Support the development of quarterly and annual reports for the donor, as well as other reporting requirements as requested.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the public health sector, or in program management for international development projects, including field experience with large, complex, and integrated public health projects in developing countries. Experience in Sierra Leone is preferable.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple areas of global health, including, but not limited to, MNCAH, FP/RH, malaria and social and behavior change.
• Working knowledge of and prior experience with USAID awards.
• Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork.
• Strong presentation, reporting, and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Leadership capacity and experience supervising teams of diverse staff, with the ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect..
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.

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4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the SBCC Advisor will work closely with the consortium partners and county/sub-county level Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to roll out a robust Information Education Communication (IEC) and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategy utilizing a variety of platforms, including mass and digital media, to promote adoption of improved health practices. They will be responsible for developing and supporting project staff and partners on contextually appropriate gender-responsive social and behavior change approaches and activities.

The SBCC Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Lead the implementation of the project’s Information education communication (IEC) and SBCC activities.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, design communication and messaging content.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, conduct training of community health workers (CHWs) and religious and traditional leaders to co-design and disseminate messages and engage communities.
• Provide input into technical strategies, workplans, guidelines, and other documents to ensure SBCC is appropriately incorporated, with particular focus on contextually appropriate gender responsive approaches to all activities
• Routinely monitor SBCC activities , impact, and indicators and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with MOHS sub-county level personnel to ensure coordinated communications activities at the community level.
• In coordination with partners, review punctual SBCC data and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct focus groups and/or other qualitative methods to develop SBCC approaches in collaboration with consortium partners; design and pre-test communication activities and messaging content as appropriate.
• Work with the MEL team to develop appropriate SBCC indicators and monitoring and evaluation approaches as necessary.
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, communications, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in developing and implementing behavioral change communications strategies, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services, including FP/RH and MNCAH services.
• Ability to lead SBC analyses and recommend appropriate messaging for a wide variety of health interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Demonstrated record of working with ministries of health and community-level stakeholders.
• Experience using digital technologies for message dissemination
• Experience working in complex environments, including a demonstrated ability to motivate teams to work constructively under pressure and to respond resourcefully when challenges arise.
• Advanced cross-cultural sensitivity, including experience working and communicating with professional and support staff in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment; ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor

Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project’s MNCAH interventions. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The MNCAH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of MNCAH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of MNCAH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of MNCAH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) in policy development and maternal health interventions.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in hard to reach settings.
• Monitor MNCAH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in MNCAH.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing integrated MNCAH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve MNCAH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in MNCAH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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6.) Malaria Advisor

Malaria Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Malaria Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Malaria Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project on malaria-related activities. S/he will ensure malaria awareness, prevention and treatment interventions are programmed in conjunction with MNCAH activities.

The Malaria Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Provide technical leadership for malaria related activities within the wider project, including diagnosis, and treatment, overseeing facility- and community-based, integrated service delivery strategies. Specifically, support innovative ways of integrating malaria activities into existing facility and community health programs and provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of malaria services.
• Support key malaria intervention areas including distribution of and use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) (including continuous distribution and innovative distribution strategies), intermittent preventative treatment for pregnant women, vector control, and integrated case management of severely ill children and pregnant women.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and malaria interventions as requested.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings.
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, monitor malaria activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained.
• Provide regular reports to the Technical Director and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in malaria control and prevention.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees).

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, international development or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred.
• 7 – 10 years of senior-level experience in malaria programming in Sierra Leone or sub-Saharan Africa, including the design and implementation of the programs.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve malaria outcomes.
• Knowledge of U.S. government health initiatives and related reporting requirements and funding parameters.
• A working knowledge of PMI indicators and the Government of Sierra Leone Malaria Control Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in malaria, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the MEL Director will provide leadership to the technical and programmatic implementation of the program. This position will oversee overall management and technical oversight of the monitoring, evaluation, and learning support and research efforts for the project. S/he will develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate, and complete reporting. The MEL Director is responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, information analysis, capacity strengthening, and development of program management plans and project monitoring. The position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

The MEL Director will be based in Freetown. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Coordinate with the COP and the headquarters based QuIL MERL Advisor in the design and management of the MEL components, ensuring strategic planning of activities is informed by project and relevant HMIS data sets.
• Lead the design and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation, quality assurance, and auditing of data.
• Design and implement mechanisms for continuous collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee a project team of monitoring, evaluation, and learning staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Ensure that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes.
• Lead the design and implementation of operations research.
• Responsible for documenting and disseminating project successes and challenges to USAID.

• An advanced degree in research methods, statistics, biostatistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, public health, social/behavioral sciences, or other relevant medical or health discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years working on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in the field of public health, maternal and child health, family planning, and/or other infectious disease programs, as well as knowledge of monitoring of results-based financing programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing donor-funded project data for health projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing M&E systems consistent with USAID protocols for data collection and reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience with USAID’s CLA approach, including developing and integrating the CLA approach within project frameworks and leading CLA approaches across partners and technical focus areas to yield successful collaboration and integration.
• Familiarity with USG administrative, management, and reporting procedures and systems.
• Excellent English oral and written communication and presentations skills.
• Experience living or working in Sierra Leone is preferred.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

1.) Surveyor
2.) Auto Electrician

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Surveyor

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Technical Services-Surveys

Reports to: Mine Surveyor/Planner

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Carrying out a full range of mine surveying functions at both surface and underground mine sites and surrounding areas. Determine precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for mining support, drill patterns, maps, and other survey purposes.

Key Duties Include: 

• Perform underground and surface mine surveying tasks using advanced Total Stations and GPS systems;
•  Familiarity with Leica TS11, Leica GS10 instruments will be an advantage
• Perform and execute underground and surface subsidence monitoring, including construction surveys
•    Drafting and updating of surface and underground survey plans, geological structures, contouring and  topography, surface infrastructure, waste dumps, stockpiles etc.; Calculating surface volumes and tonnages  of excavations, mined areas, stockpiles, waste dumps
• Demarcating and surveying of blast and geological exploration/evaluation drill holes;
• Install lines and grades, profiling of development ends and large excavations to determine volume and  adherence to mining standards
• Measure underground waste and ore development, reconcile month-end production statistics, budget vs  actual/forecast and compile survey layouts;
• Other task as prescribed by HOD.

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Recognized Survey Qualification;
• Recognized Mine Valuation Qualification;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and as mine surveyor (surface and underground)
• A valid driver’s license;
• Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office Suite);
• Intermediate level of proficiency of the following is essential: MicroStation and Terramodeler, or similar CAD  Survey Software.

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate job position in the subject line

Closing Date: 8th August 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.

2.) Auto Electrician

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: Engineering

Reports to: TMM Foreman

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Performing a variety of tasks on 12 volts /24-volt electrical systems including routing harnesses and/or cables through truck frames and LDVS along with installing lights and electrical parts.

• Perform general auto electrical related tasks;
• Diagnose and fix auto electrical problems on all Company vehicles;
• Responsible for electrical fitting/electrical testing and fault finding on new modified vehicles from a new build  and aftermarket perspective;
• Assist with hydraulics and mechanical fitting;
• To maintain all battery’s and adhere to vehicle maintenance schedule;
• Record keeping on all auto electrical equipment that is being used;
• Completion of daily job cards on work done;
• Carry out duties in accordance with the Company’s safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Qualified trade test certificate/Red seal or equivalent Degree or in Auto Electrical Engineering complete with  Artisan training and required artisan certification as is applicable in Sierra Leone.
• At least 3 years’ experience in mobile equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.
• Experience with wire harnesses.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment
• Valid Driving License

How to apply: 

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited 

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra  Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate job position in the subject line

Closing Date: 8th August 2022 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.

FG Gold is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Community Relations and Social Performance Manager
2.) Finance Manager
3.) Infrastructure project Engineer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Community Relations and Social Performance Manager

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Community Relations And Social Performance Manager position based on site.

The Community Relations and Social Performance (CRSP) Manager will play a key role in managing the team and ensuring that Good Industry International Practice (GIIP) is applied to all aspects of the FGG CRSP function. Such practices include the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, best practice regarding Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Management, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

The CRSP Manager will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the team is fully resourced and trained to meet Project needs, including training, managing relationships with external stakeholders, ASM and resettlement activities, and community investment initiatives. With the support of the CRSP team and external specialists as required, the CRSP Manager will maintain and implement social plans and policies. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Community Relations and Social Performance Management.
• Land Access and Resettlement Activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Benefit Sharing.
• Document control and reporting.

• Qualification in sociology, international development, economics, or another social science-related degree mandatory.
• Minimum ten (10) years of working in an Social Performance role mandatory.
• Minimum five (5) years of related professional experience in the extractive industry, preferably in a management capacity mandatory.
• Fluency in spoken and written English mandatory / Fluency in Mende is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet business objectives in a working environment similar to the Project.
• Experience in coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders and partners.
• Understanding of, and experience implementing, resettlement processes and GIIP.
• Experience of working with International and/or Development Finance Institutions.
• Ability to identify, understand and manage community expectations and needs.
• Strong skills in team building, conflict management and consensus building.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

2.) Finance Manager

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Finance Manager position based on site.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for budget planning, reporting, cost controlling, financial resource distribution and assist company development by providing support and advice to the Executive management team. The Finance Manager will set up the appropriate system and team to comply with the company and legal requirements. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cost controlling, budgeting and reporting of a new greenfield project.
• Recruitment and management of the finance team.
• Implementation and maintenance of finance systems.

Skills and Experience

• B.com Finance / accounting degree mandatory.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA or other qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum ten (10) years of work experience including five (5) years of experience in similar position.
• Experience in the mining industry mandatory.
• Experience in working in remote areas preferable.
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL, Access, etc.
• Strong demonstrated use of MS Office, ERP system and other financial planning software.
• Analytical thinker, fault finding with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

3.) Infrastructure project Engineer

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Infrastructure Project Engineer position based on site.

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Project Engineer is responsible for leading and supervising contractor QC and progress as they progress with construction of the works. The Infrastructure Project Engineer’s mission is to identify potential construction issues before they become problematic, implementing the necessary remedial, corrective and aversive actions to ensure safe, on time and within budget delivery according to design functionality. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and supervise contractors QC.
• Interface between Contractors and the owner.
• Ensure accurate reporting.
• Project commissioning.

Skills and Experience

• University degree in relevant engineering domain.
• Minimum 10 years of project construction and engineering experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally, written and meetings).
• Ability to apply Critical Path Method planning techniques to develop detail Engineering and Installation Project networks and schedules.
• Experience with Earned Value Management techniques to measure/status and monitor performance.
• Familiarity with the Project Engineering process and procedures.
• Proven ability to negotiate, mediate and delegate.
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done.
• Knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft applications, scheduling software.

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

VACANCY NOTICE

Occupational Fields:

Government (Public Service)

Field of Study:

Sciences or Science related

Employment Type:

Full Time

Years of experience:

2-4years

Salary:

Attractive

Career with a Reputable Agency)

A reputable Agency is looking to recruit a highly dedicated and committed employee to serve in the capacity of Services Registration Unit (SRU) Distribution/Transmission Technician.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Independence.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Good team working skills.
• Should have knowledge and/or experience in laboratory process and procedures.
• Should have reasonable computer skills
• Should have the potentials or abilities to be designated as head of the SRU
• Should be in good health
• Must be knowledgeable in the Sciences that relate to quality and Public Health
• Must hold at least a HTC or HND in any of the related Sciences. Holding a B. Sc. Degree in the Sciences or related field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• • Receive and register test and calibration items in accordance with the provisions of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
  • Distribute test and calibration items to respective laboratories
  • Document, process and coordinate customer requests
  • Maintain the integrity of test and calibration items in your custody
  • Receive queries on the status of test and calibration items, test reports, invoices, quality certificates and other conformity assessment services and forwards to Directorate via Executive Director

• Receive and transmit test reports and quality certificates to the Executive Director for authorization
• Deliver test reports and quality certificates to clients in a timely manner
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Directorate through the Executive Director.

Interested applicants should send their CVs and covering letter with details of Three (2) Professional Referees to emmanuelnavo@yahoo.co.uk not later than 3:00pm on Friday, 17th June, 2022

Please note that the Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director
3.) Director – Finance, Operations and Administration
4.) Chief of Party

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Director

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

3.) Director – Finance, Operations and Administration

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

4.) Chief of Party

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

Job no: 550362
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Sierra Leone
Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Sierra Leone
Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

How can you make a difference?

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and  here

Purpose and objectives:

Overall purpose of the consultancy is to ensure the quality, timely implementation, and cost-efficiency of construction work supported by UNICEF health and nutrition section. Specific objectives include:

• Manage the entire process of the district vaccine store construction in eight districts (Bombali, Bonthe, Kambia, Kenema, Moyamba, Port Loko, Pujehun and Tonkolili districts) from inception to completion
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance support for other construction works supported by UNICEF health and nutrition section, including construction of 2 new district vaccine stores in Karene and Falaba (construction work managed by MoHS), site preparation and piping for oxygen plant installation in 7 sites, and small-scale infrastructural development such as solarization and incinerator instalment in selected sites.

The Construction Engineer will work on full-time and be based in UNICEF Freetown with frequent travels to the field in line with work plans and deliverables. Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist and general guidance of Chief of Health and Nutrition Section, the Construction Engineer will supervise and manage the entire process of the district vaccine store construction project in Bombali, Bonthe, Kambia, Kenema, Moyamba, Port Loko, Pujehun and Tonkolili districts.

Specific Tasks of the Consultant:

The expected activities / results for this role will be:

1. Management of District Vaccine Store Construction Project (covering 8 districts)
2. Provision of technical oversight and quality assurance support for other construction works

Please click on this link to see the full ToR  ToR For EPI Construction Engineer_advertised.pdf

Management, Organization and Timeframe:

The consultant will be supervised by the Immunization Specialist, UNICEF Sierra Leone, under the overall guidance of Chief of Health & Nutrition Section. The consultant will be seated at UNICEF Country Office in Freetown with frequent field visits to construction sites. The monthly fees of the consultant will be processed by UNICEF with submission of his/her monthly progress report along with deliverables certified by the supervisor.

The timeframe for the consultancy is 10 months.

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related Building Sciences; or in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial design or any Science and Social Sciences fields relevant to Construction and Design.

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience at national level, preferably in the Health Sector
• Experience in the design and management of development projects.
• Have a good initiative with ability to apply technical knowledge creatively to ensure conflicts and disputes are resolved between contractors and beneficiaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to plan and organize work to deliver results.
• Excellent understanding of design and construction quality assurance processes; codes, procedures, and standards.
• An understanding of the Sierra Leone construction context especially with regards to availability of both imported and local materials; topography as it affects construction design and timelines is essential.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written required. An understanding of Krio is an advantage.
• Have computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications, including knowledge of AutoCAD and MIS/GIS applications.

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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

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

Remarks:

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

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

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Application close: May 05 2022 Greenwich Standard Time

Job Description

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families.

Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

The following vacant positions are available for immediate filling:

1. Technical Advisor – Care and Treatment Lead (1 position)

Job Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to: Global Reach Country Lead 

Supervisors: Senior Technical Officer, Technical Officers

Position Overview: 

The position will provide technical guidance and assistance to the National AIDS Control Program, DHMTs, CSOs, Drop-in Centers (DICs), and project-supported health facilities in collaboration with other partners and stakeholders in Sierra Leone. S/he will work with the Global Reach II Country Lead and the Project Team to ensure that comprehensive care and treatment programming is implemented to meet PEPFAR requirements with a focus on building and sustaining quality HIV programming across the district and national government structures, and local CSOs. The Technical Advisor- Care and Treatment Lead will also work closely with the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) and National HIV/AIDS Secretariat (NAS), cooperating partners, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of national-level health policies and strategies in relation to HIV-programming with a focus on key populations. S/he will promote and ensure proper integration of HIV programming activities with other activities such as TB screening and prevention.

• • Leads Global Reach II’s care and treatment portfolio, collaborating with the NACP, NAS, implementing partners, CSOs, and other key stakeholders
  • Supports the Global Reach Project Lead in establishing relationships and working closely with senior-level counterparts in the MOH/NACP and other government and non-governmental partners to advance care and treatment in the implementation focal districts and the health facilities and drop-in centers.
  • Ensures that the Global Reach II Project’s care and treatment are evidence-based, KP friendly and meet PEPFAR’s minimal requirements including, tuberculosis screening and prevention
  • Trains, mentors and supervises Sr Technical Officers, Technical Officers, healthcare providers, peer navigators/educators, DHMTs to address their attitudes and beliefs towards KPs, as well as improve the capacity of CSOs, providers, and DHMTs to deliver care and treatment services
  • Leads the operationalization of the 2020 comprehensive guidelines in the project supported sites
  • Leads the design, piloting, and implementation of PEPFAR minimum program requirement in-regards to HIV continuum of care including targeted HTS & linkage, same-day ART initiation, differentiated service delivery approaches, TLD transition & optimized pediatric regimens, advance HIV disease, viral load monitoring, KP friendly services, and community-based initiation and distribution of ARVs, including MMD
  • Leads design and implementation of strategies to support treatment continuation for targeted key populations meeting their needs
  • Coordinates assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, advocacy, demand creation, policy support, capacity-building, and SI across program sites as required by program activities

• Works with Monitoring and Evaluation (SI) staff to develop SI frameworks and use regularly data to guide program implementation, course correction and effectively track data/results
• Assists in the identification and dissemination of best practices and new technical strategies and approaches
• Provides technical input during the development of Project work-plans, long-term strategies, and reporting
• Represents Global Reach II in national and international technical, policy, management, and strategic working groups and other platforms
• Provides technical leadership to revise or adapt job aids, SOPs, literacy materials and documents in the areas of HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Assists with coordinating the necessary technical input from partners required for key activities and work closely with external stakeholders, consultants and experts as required to ensure that the continuum of prevention and care is strengthened
• Cultivates strategic relationships and alliances with other PEPFAR and GF partners
• Provides technical assistance on care and treatment to the various technical working groups at national level
• Ensures the dissemination of national policies, standards and guidelines on HIV programming
• Provides training, follow-up support and support supervision as necessary for activities
• Contributes to annual work planning
• Contributes/coordinates with project’s SI activities to ensure that the project meets set targets in accordance with national and PEPFAR standards
• Works with Strategic Information team to ensure quality and verified data
• Works collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary project planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently
• Promotes and supports the dissemination of project and country level best practices and lessons learned among the project team, key stakeholders (including the NACP/NAS), local partners, and PEPFAR collaborators
• Participates as requested in final review of technical and programmatic portions of documents
• Writes, co-authors and supports the documentation of Sierra Leone and project results in international conferences and through peer-reviewed journals and publications
• Motivates and mentors assigned staff and consultants
• Takes leadership for implementation in the assigned district(s) and ensure all districts targets are met and excited
• Assists with identification of professional development needs for technical staff in the field
• Performs other duties are required by the project

• Experience in providing technical support to a HIV prevention, HTS and care and treatment portfolio, including provision of clinical services (HIV/AIDS, PrEP, HTS, ART, PMTCT)
• Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in training, facilitation, team building and coordination
• Experience in managing a team of two (2) or more professional staff
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature on HIV/AIDS and TB
• Strong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery, especially at the community level
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English
• Experience and understanding of PEPFAR-funded programs
• Experience in KP programming
• Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating HIV public health programs
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time

• Holder of a health degree (doctor, clinical officer or nurse), with additional post-graduate training in public health desirable
• At least 7 years demonstrated experience working in one or more areas of HIV programming including: HIV counseling and testing including index testing, self-testing, PrEP, HIV care and treatment (required), linkage case management, PMTCT, TB/HIV, lab support or another applicable area.

Note: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the mission and values stated above
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:  GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

Deadline for the submission of applications: March 25th, 2022. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CRS is recruiting for the position of Technical Advisor 11 – Infrastructure, Shelter & Settlement

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

About CRS:

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

Catholic Relief Service (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 over 57 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and  promoting 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, Global Fund Malaria Program and COVID-19  Response Mechanism Project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile  opportunities to improve water security in Freetown and support Freetown City Council to deliver its  Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration

Department: Programming  

Reports To: Program Director – Urban Resilience

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 10% travel to project locations 

You will provide research coordination, technical advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program  design and implementation issues in the area of Infrastructure, Shelter and Settlement in line with Catholic  Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best  practices to regional and 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 and an 18-month global PrEPD project to strengthen local capacity to  integrate protection in disaster risk reduction.

Roles and Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Freetown City Council, INGO consortium and other partners to ensure effective  implementation of the Transforming Lives initiative.

• Support coordination of the slum regeneration consortium led by CRS in partnership with Action  Against Hunger (AAH), CARE International, Concern Worldwide and GOAL.

• Monitor the progress of research activities; develop and maintain records of research activities,  prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as required.

• Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to study sites and teams, and community  structures.

• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in management and operations for  staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.

• Develop and nurture relationships with government stakeholders, private sector actors, donors, as  well as academic and research institutes to generate support and visibility for the overall initiative.

• Support the creation and coordination of a national platform that will advocate for participatory and  pro-poor slum upgrading in Sierra Leone.

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

• Engage with the CRS Homes & Communities Strategic Change Platform to capture and disseminate  successful scaling strategies and approaches.

• Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding for scaling up pilot interventions  under Transforming Lives.

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

Basic Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s Degree connected with the built environment, or similar, and Bachelor’s Degree in  construction-based engineering, architecture, urban planning, or related disciplines required • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience in housing,  slum upgrading, or infrastructure development is required.

• Experience in design, planning and construction project management, including construction  contract administration for owner driven and contractor led approach.

• Experience of bid procedures, Bill of Quantities, construction quality assurance and quality control  system, construction safety plan, operations and maintenance procedures, project close-out is a  must.

• Knowledge of Housing, Land and Property policies and regulations in Sierra Leone.  • Experience with urban resilience and crosscutting objectives (e.g., gender, youth).  • Proven experience of working with communities in informal settlements.

• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based  and civil society partners.

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,  information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks, AutoCAD, 3D  (ArchiCad, Revit, SketchUp, or similar).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in Infrastructure, Shelter and Settlements program.  General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach. • Knowledge of an additional priority area, such as solid waste or watershed management, a plus.  • Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not  under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings. • Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big  picture and ability to make sound judgment

• Good technical writing skills

• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills

• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Required Languages – Fluency of English is required. Fluency of Krio is highly desirable but not required.  Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%.

Internal Program Director Urban Resilience, Head of Programming, BD Specialist, Urban Malaria Technical  Advisor, PrEPD Program Manager, Partnership Advisor, region and HQ Technical Advisors.  External: Freetown City Council, Consortium Partners (Action Against Hunger, CARE, Concern Worldwide,  GOAL), Civil Society Organizations (CODOHSAPA, FEDURP), government, donors, consultants

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Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

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

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

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

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

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to  SL_HR@crs.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be done on  rolling bases.

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 

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 18^th February 2022.