Career with BRAC International

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 realise 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.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position:

Position: Manager, Information Technology

Duty Station: Country Office, BRAC Sierra Leone

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Working with other members of the executive management team, contribute significantly to the development of BRAC Sierra Leone’s business strategy. Provide strategic and planning input and monitor how BRAC Sierra Leone’s operations can be improved to leverage technology innovations, increase critical business drivers, and achieve business objectives such as minimize costs, increase outreach, and maximize uptime and data security.
• Develop BRAC Sierra Leone’s IT strategy and ensure alignment with the overall BRAC Sierra Leone business and BI strategies
• Co-ordinate and oversee key IT components of business project implementations banking system rollouts/upgrades and digital financial services channel (e.g. mobile money, DFA) implementations.
• Effectively manage projects from start to finish including needs assessment/evaluation, scope of work creation, contract negotiation, and delivery of consultancies, review and approval of deliverables and invoices, and project closure.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in the information and advice provided to Board, Executive Management, and employees.

Management of the IT Function

• Ensure operational integrity of all IT infrastructure (software and hardware)
• Participate in various Board and Management Committees as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Oversee the delivery, installation and proper configuration of all new IT infrastructure and upgrades
• Build and present strong business cases for all significant IT investments
• Oversee the documentation and application of sound and up-to-date IT principles and ensure compliance with local banking and finance legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify IT requirements and ensure that all IT function and activities are fully resourced, budgeted for and performance managed to maximize return on IT investments.
• Act as a technical advisor to Management and all users in all matters relating to IT, applications system improvements, enhancements, or changes by remaining current with new developments in the industry.
• Work with department heads to understand business challenges, objectives, and bottlenecks they face in order to advise on the use of channels and technologies that could enable the business and provide solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are built into all systems to minimize fraud and enhance information security.

Performance Management & Capacity Building

• Set, monitor, and assess achievements against performance targets, quality standards, and service agreements
• Set, monitor and evaluate the performance of all IT staff against agreed performance standards.
• Ensure regular client, supplier and staff satisfaction surveys regarding IT services and takes corrective action.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality service standards to internal and external clients on issues related to IT.
• Participate in new product development initiatives to ensure appropriate IT skills exist to provide technical support
• Work with HR in establishing an effective and efficient team with the capability to manage and carry out IT roles.
• Working with HR, identify skill gaps and organize IT training for BRAC Sierra Leone staff.

Technology Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a framework for managing BRAC Sierra Leone’s cyber and information security risks.
• Develop, enforce, monitor, and document housekeeping and security policies and procedures for all technology systems for the purposes of disaster recovery and user security.
• Responsible for ensuring existence of effective IT disaster recovery plans, monitor and enforce regular testing of DR plans.
• Provide effective vendor management to ensure value for money in all IT-related transactions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchases and provides ongoing support with computer hardware, software, telecommunication, and power.
• Develop and maintain an effective change management policy and procedure

Safeguarding:

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

Required Skills:

• Business and technical skills in key technology functional areas such as delivery
• Application development, communications technology, financial services technology.
• Passion for, knowledge and understanding of new technologies and digital delivery channels
• Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long-term development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and the creation of development opportunities.
• Proven ability to drive change through collaboration and influence
• Excellent interpersonal relations and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Disposition to share IT knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the company

Employment Type: Contractual

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is a must, Master’s Degree is added advantage.
• Concentration/Major: Computer science, Computer Studies, Engineering, or related field
• ITIL certification is required. Other Industry certifications e.g. MCSE, CCNE, MDBA, PRINCE2 are desirable.

Experience Requirements:

• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in management of IT within a financial institution (preferably banking) or professional service firms
• At least five (5) years managing core banking (preferably Temenos) and alternate delivery channel systems in a cyber-secured environment.
• Demonstrates progressive information technology management and leadership roles
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and working in multi-cultural organizations

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

accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at

recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

or by hand to our Country Office, 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

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

Application deadline: 07 October 2022

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and 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 policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other

developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following positions:

1.) Manager, Information Technology
2.) Program Assistant
3.) Livestock Technical Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.




1.) Manager, Information Technology

 

Position:  Manager, Information Technology

Duty Station: Country Office 

 Major Responsibilities:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Working with other members of the executive management team, contribute significantly to the development of BRAC Sierra Leone’s business strategy. Provide strategic and planning input and monitor how BRAC Sierra Leone’s operations can be improved to leverage technology innovations, increase critical business drivers, and achieve business objectives such as minimize costs, increase outreach, and maximize uptime and data security.
• Develop BRAC Sierra Leone’s IT strategy and ensure alignment with the overall BRAC Sierra Leone business and BI strategies
•  Co-ordinate and oversee key IT components of business project implementations banking system rollouts/upgrades and digital financial services channel (e.g. mobile money, DFA) implementations.
• Effectively manage projects from start to finish including needs assessment/evaluation, scope of work creation, contract negotiation, and delivery of consultancies, review and approval of deliverables and invoices, and project closure.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy in the information and advice provided to Board, Executive Management, and employees.

 

 

Management of the IT Function:

• Ensure operational integrity of all IT infrastructure (software and hardware)
• Participate in various Board and Management Committees as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Oversee the delivery, installation and proper configuration of all new IT infrastructure and upgrades
• Build and present strong business cases for all significant IT investments
• Oversee the documentation and application of sound and up-to-date IT principles and ensure compliance with local banking and finance legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify IT requirements and ensure that all IT function and activities are fully resourced, budgeted for and performance managed to maximize return on IT investments.
• Act as a technical advisor to Management and all users in all matters relating to IT, applications system improvements, enhancements, or changes by remaining current with new developments in the industry.
• Work with department heads to understand business challenges, objectives, and bottlenecks they face in order to advise on the use of channels and technologies that could enable the business and provide solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are built into all systems to minimize fraud and enhance information security.

 

 

Performance Management & Capacity Building:

• Set, monitor, and assess achievements against performance targets, quality standards, and service agreements
• Set, monitor and evaluate the performance of all IT staff against agreed performance standards.
• Ensure regular client, supplier and staff satisfaction surveys regarding IT services and takes corrective action.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality service standards to internal and external clients on issues related to IT.

• Participate in new product development initiatives to ensure appropriate IT skills exist to provide technical support
• Work with HR in establishing an effective and efficient team with the capability to manage and carry out IT roles.
•  Working with HR, identify skill gaps and organize IT training for BRAC Sierra Leone staff.

 

 

Technology Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain a framework for managing BRAC Sierra Leone’s cyber and information security risks.
•  Develop, enforce, monitor, and document housekeeping and security policies and procedures for all technology systems for the purposes of disaster recovery and user security.
• Responsible for ensuring existence of effective IT disaster recovery plans, monitor and enforce regular testing of DR plans.
•  Provide effective vendor management to ensure value for money in all IT-related transactions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for purchases and provides ongoing support with computer hardware, software, telecommunication, and power.
•  Develop and maintain an effective change management policy and procedure

 

 

Required skills:

• Business and technical skills in key technology functional areas such as delivery

channels, application development, communications technology, financial services technology.

 

• Passion for, knowledge and understanding of new technologies and digital delivery channels

 

• Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long-term development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and the creation of development opportunities.

 

• Proven ability to drive change through collaboration and influence

 

• Excellent interpersonal relations and presentation skills

 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

 

• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and strong attention to detail

 

• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.

 

• Disposition to share IT knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the company

 

Employment type: Contractual

 

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is a must, Master’s Degree is added advantage.
• Concentration/Major: Computer science, Computer Studies, Engineering, or related field
• ITIL certification is required. Other Industry certifications e.g. MCSE, CCNE, MDBA, PRINCE2 are desirable.

 

Experience:

• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in management of IT within a financial institution (preferably banking) or professional service firms

 

• At least five (5) years managing core banking (preferably Temenos) and alternate delivery channel systems in a cyber-secured environment.

 

• Demonstrates progressive information technology management and leadership roles

 

• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and working in multi-cultural organizations

 

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

accordingly:

 

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of

experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline: 10th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 

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2.) Program Assistant

 

Position: Program Assistant – (AFSL)

Duty Station: Bo  

 

Purpose:

To ensure proper and timely smooth implementation of targeted project activities through delivery proper plan and follow up all project beneficiaries at branch level and achievement, impact orient reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Implement yearly, quarterly and monthly project activity plan as per project proposal and budget.

Prepare effective implementation plan at branch to execute all activities of monthly plan.

Selection, support and develop the capacity of the beneficiaries.

Organize effective training and meetings for beneficiaries at branch level according to the plan.

Organize group meeting and market linkages for the beneficiaries.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly project progress report and success stories of the project.

Ensure support materials among all beneficiaries at branch as per project target.

Follow up activities of pig producers and other market actors at the branch level by home visit.

Follow up the project activities and identify refresher training issues.

Update all format and register regularly at branch level.

Person Specifications: Training facilitation skill. Communication skill with different stakeholder. Capacity building of local farmer organization. Different types of report writing skill.

 

 

Safeguarding

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

 

 

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Poultry & Livestock

 

Experience Requirements: 

• About 3 years job experience in development field for improvement of livelihood of poor farmer through implementing poultry and livestock development projects.

• Experienced in identify agricultural production and marketing related problems for small scale farming.
• Experienced in conducting different level of market surveys.
• Experienced in establishing effective linkage with different input/ service provider, private sector and GO/ NGO officials

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline: 14th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 

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3.) Livestock Technical Officer

 

Position: Livestock Technical Officer 

Duty Station: Bo 

 

Purpose:

Assist Programme Manager to translate & communicate the BAFS-EU supported “Improving Food Security and Increasing Income for smallholder farmer (mostly youth & women) through sustainable livestock production” in Sierra Leone.

To ensure the quality and timely smooth implementation of targeted activities through effective facilitation, guidance on proper plan and follow up and MEAL reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Assist PM to develop & revise yearly, quarterly and monthly project implementation strategies, plan as per project proposal and budget.

Provide technical support, mass vaccination, animal health service campaign, disease surveillance, module development, staff training, training of CLPP and CAHW, coordination with MAF, SLARI and NJALA University

Represent & communicate BRAC, develop, maintain both external & internal relationship in regional & district level forum, workshop, meetings.

Guide, verify and validate the process of community & beneficiary’s selection, group formation& facilitations, input supports.

Ensure liaise with regional & districts level government bodies, donor, local authorities, NGOs, and other international organization.

Manage partnership, provide needful facilitation, and supervise the quality of implementations.

Facilitate & support the implementing partner to prepare timely project financial & implementation report, maintain MIS and other records.

Ensure the achievement of different workshops, meetings and training.

Collect and compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly project MIS, progress report, event report and success stories of the project for BRAC.

Conduct different survey, assessment, business plan and produce quality reports to guide the project team. Support baseline, end line and any other study when required.

Provide effective field visit for monitoring& supervising the achievement and outputs of the project, prepare comprehensive directive visit reports.

Organize & facilitate bi monthly coordination meetings and identify agenda and develop knowledge products for effective coordination meetings.

Will be the focal person for the partner organization to ensure overall support to the implementing partner or sending to Programme Manager.

Will be responsible to attain visitors from donors, governments or any others as communicated by Programme Manager.

.Guide, verify and validate the process of community & beneficiary’s selection, group formation & facilitations, input supports.

Facilitation of regular de-worming & vaccination campaign organized

 

Person Specifications:

• Manage of livelihood development programme.
• Training facilitation skill.
• Communication skill with different stakeholder.
• Capacity building of local farmer organization and poultry livestock related professional associations.
• Different types of report writing skill.
• Computer skill (Microsoft office, Photoshop)

 

Safeguarding

 

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

 

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Educational Requirements:

• BSc. Agric/Livestock/Animal Husbandry Science

 

Experience Requirements: 

• • About 7 years job experience in development field for improvement of livelihood of poor farmer through implementing poultry and livestock development projects. Including 5 year experience in managing community based livestock programme.
  • Development of training materials for facilitating marketing and other technical training related to livestock production, processing and marketing as well as organized, coordinated and facilitated different training for staff & farmers both of partner organization and project.
  • Experienced in establishing effective linkage with different input/ service provider, private sector and GO/ NGO officials.

• Has worked in managerial as well as technical position got opportunities in preparing reports as program need.

• Experienced in partnership management.

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

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

 

Application deadline: 14th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 

Job Description

Chief Technology Officer

 

Location:                    20B Old Railway Line, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Equipment:                 Laptop and office equipment provided

Reports to:                 Chief Executive Officer

Package:                    Competitive with options for equity

 

Company Overview

The Life By Design, “LBD”, Group is a consolidation of four intentional companies who are committed to transforming the business landscape in Sierra Leone by providing world class business support services.  Life By Design and Grow Salone teams are focused on talent development for professional or entrepreneurial careers, Inkee Media are our media and brand management team; while iDT Labs envision, design and deliver technology solutions for development. As The LBD Group, we pride ourselves as the “One Stop Shop” for business solutions.

The Chief Technology Officer, CTO will be leading the development team at iDT Labs.  iDT Labs, is an ICT company headquartered in Sierra Leone and with a focus on envisioning, designing and implementing technology solutions for development in West Africa. Since 2013, we have been delivering high quality and customized ICT solutions for governments, organizations and businesses wanting to tackle social, developmental, and economic challenges.  We are the strategic knowledge and technology partners to commercial banks, community banks, and micro-finance institutions, providing core banking systems, mobile financial services, digital payments facilitation, payroll management and other value-added services to these institutions. We find ourselves at the fore-front of helping West African governments realize the economies of scale, vendor independence, future proofing and tremendous cost savings that adopting cloud computing and open source technology results in. Our work has been recognized through multiple awards including the Business in the Community Award.

Purpose of the Role:

The CTO will be in charge of outlining the company’s technological vision, implementing technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the company’s business needs.  This will involve setting the technical direction for product development; creating and executing a strategic plan; identifying the exact resources necessary to put the plan into action; and overseeing the entire process from start to finish.  They will also oversee the company’s information technology and computer systems with duties including assessing current processes, recommending software upgrades, cyber security and directing the executive team on the best processes. The goal of a CTO is to help establish iDT Labs as the premier IT consulting and Software Product Development firm in Sierra Leone and West Africa.

 

 

Areas of Responsibility

1. Research and development of products and services

This is going to be the main role of the CTO at iDT Labs. The CTO will have the responsibility to lead in research and development of new & existing products and services. The CTO will be expected to use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products & services based on user feedback and also develop new products and services to meet the demands of our target markets.

 

2. Project Management

Due to the nature of the work that we do, the CTO will be the overall project owner of the different ICT projects that we will be working on. This requires that they have strong project management skills from planning projects and budgeting to project execution and time management. Projects may include internal software development and external development assignments from our client. For external assignment, the CTO will be responsible to lead in the research, planning, and implementing of ICT projects won by the company. Tasks may include proposal development, research & discovery, software design & development, product testing and trials, integration of user feedback, and managing support & maintenance after deployment.

 

3. Manage Operations

The CTO will be responsible for managing operations which will consist of mainly two areas – managing the team and managing the clients. We are looking for an inspirational leader who has a fairly good business sense and is able to recruit, mentor and guide a team of tech development enthusiasts. We also know that our clients may need some hand holding or otherwise guidance and we expect the CTO to come up with solutions that address their needs proactively.

 

4. Have a Technical Vision

Though the product’s overarching vision is a culmination of the company’s leadership team, the CTO needs to develop a technical strategy for iDT Labs that will make that vision a reality. The strategy should include clear goals, obstacles, as well as risk analysis. This technical strategy needs to align with the startup’s overall business objectives. In order to craft a strong vision, a CTO needs to have profound technical skills and a thorough understanding of business. CTOs need to have the proper tools to create and channel this vision into something real.

 

Key Specific Tasks

• Establish department goals and priorities in collaboration with Operations.
• Lead the research & development of new products to support the company business goals.
• Analyze and review existing products/services, gather and integrate end user feedback to improve existing products/services.
• Support the process of launching and taking developed products to market.
• Provide leadership & mentorship to team members, and develop plans to improve their skills & capacity.
• Lead in the development of technical proposals and support the Sales Team respond to EOIs, RFQ and other such public tenders related to your department.
• Ensure that all project, internal & external, is managed to budget, time and quality
• Ensure proper project & software documentations including source codes for all software developed.
• Managing the life cycle of all software development projects, including research and information gathering, defining project scope, developing budgets and drafting work plans, stakeholders communication strategies, product testing, deployment, end-user training, and user support and system maintenance.

 

 

Competencies:

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

 

• Business sense: a sound understanding of how business functions, the challenges it faces, and the solutions needed to overcome them.
• Leadership skills: able to motivate and inspire employees but also manage their team work by delegating tasks, while offering guidance and mentoring when needed.
• Effective communication: able to communicate with all stakeholders effectively. This includes communicating ideas, technical information and solutions to problems.
• Decision-making skills: to make important decisions regarding teams, resources, tasks and deadlines. The CTO can work on a strategy that includes all these points or work alongside the technical co-founder and other stakeholders to assist with advice when decisions need to be made.
• Ability to conduct research: able to do thorough research around the businesses’ needs and which solutions are best suited. The CTO should also be able to identify any possible challenges and find resolutions for them.
• Strategic thinking skills: to think strategically to focus on the bigger picture of a business or project’s goals
• Time management skills: to have excellent time management skills. This includes being able to set up tasks, follow timelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to employ tech talent: the skills to source and employ, or at least, assess, new candidates. The CTO has the experience and knowledge to understand which candidates are right for certain positions and what type of skills they should have.

 

Professional competencies:

• 5+ years in software engineering and demonstrated experience developing and delivery large-scale software systems
• Project Management Experience
• 5+ years in management positions
• 5+ years in managing client relationships
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management System
• Fluent in written and spoken English

 

To submit your application, please send your CV and a cover letter to info@lbd.group before 1st October 2022.

A reputable financial institution is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

1.) Information Security Officer
2.) Information Systems Auditor

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Information Security Officer

 

Position:           Information Security Officer 

 

Direct Report:   Head, Risk Management 

 

 

Regular/Routine:

• Implement the information security governance structure of the Bank
• Establish, maintain and enforce security policies, standards procedures and guidelines
• Develop, implement and deliver security awareness programs
• Recommend appropriate security measures from a strategic perspective.
• Set rules on Postilion Navigator
• Maintain the ISG portal
• Assist in PIN, upload activities and resolution of related issues/complaints
• Prepare monthly Information Security Report for Management

• Collate and analyze Information Security Metrics from the Bank

• As an employee of the Bank, you are required to abide by the GIMS standards as relates to the three (3) standards ISO 20000, 27001 and 22301
• Enforcing logical security at the various layers of the Bank’s IT infrastructure (network, database, application and operating system layer)
• Provide input for security awareness based on identified risk in user management activities
• Ensure security of all Information entrusted to staff
• Ensure compliance with information security principles and policies located in the Bank’s intranet knowledge portal
• Creation of new security policies on NAC
• Daily review of compliance to security rules on NAC
• Review of effectiveness and fine-tuning of existing security rules.
• Operating systems risk assessment
• Administration and Maintenance of mail Cloud APP Security solution.

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Information Technology or related field
• Any of these certifications is a must- CISSP,CISA,CISM or CGEIT

Minimum Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an Information Security Officer

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of global best practices as it concerns global best standards
• Vast in secure configuration standards for Microsoft, oracle and other 3rd party products
• Good presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of cryptography and key management
• Good secure configuration of network devices
• Leadership & people management skills
• Good understanding of security essentials
• In-depth knowledge of windows applications and OS
• Good report writing skills
• Knowledge of Key Management/KPI

 

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 19th August 2022.

 

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2.) Information Systems Auditor

 

Position:       Information Systems Auditor 

 

Direct Report:     Head, Internal Audit

 

Regular/Routine:

• Performs review of Information Technology applications and other computer information systems
• Performs information control reviews of system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
• Performs security reviews of application systems under development.
• Conduct operational and system investigations.
• Identify critical risks and recommend corrective steps to address the risks.
• Prepares working papers for assigned audits, spot-checks and investigations.
• Ensuring quality and timely audit reports.
• Follow up on audit recommendations.
• Perform Income/Revenue assurance validation and reporting on e-business products.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Business related discipline

• Any of these ISACA certifications is a must- CISA,CISM or CRISC

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good background in Information Technology
• Good knowledge of Cyber Security Risk
• Good knowledge of various Core Banking Applications and other audit tools will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in IS Audit in the Banking sector is a must
• Consulting experience is an added advantage but not compulsory
• Good knowledge of ATM cards, payment schemes and switch transaction processing is an added advantage.

 

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Friday 19th August 2022.

 

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

1.) Communications, Brand & Content Development Coordinator
2.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Communications, Brand & Content Development Coordinator

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

COMMUNICATIONS, BRAND & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

 

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

 

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

 

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

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a Communication, Brand and Content Development Coordinator to lead the development of Communications, Brand strengthening and content development needs of the organization. S\He translates communications strategies into actions with the aim of increasing the visibility and profile of the organization and contributes to the overall programs as well as effectively communicates SOS Children’s Villages Vision and Mission across diverse media and audience.

 

S\He designs and manages the SOS Children’s Villages, Sierra Leone external newsletter in alignment with content from the Regional and International office.

 

The CB & CD Coordinator is responsible for the generation and development of content, production of diverse brand material for the official website, communication briefs, publications and publicity tools.

 

Actively participate in resource mobilization efforts through communication/brand initiates within proposal development.

 

Assume the responsibility of training the team about brand & communication and their roles and humanitarian principles.

 

S\He should maintain close and positive relationship with other departments, particularly Programme & M&E and ensures that projects align with organizational and communication goals and objectives.

 

Ensures the implementation of work plan and develops monitoring and evaluation tools that measures the impact and cost effectiveness of communication/brand/content development activities.

 

Responsible for Graphics & Content Development, in charge of the research, preparation, writing and edition of unique and creative content, both print & online, for marketing and front-end web development.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc. In International relations, Marketing, Development studies, Mass Communications or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in Communication, Brand and Content Development.
• MBA/M.Sc. is an added advantage
• Diploma on Multimedia/Graphic Design is an added advantage
• Previous Experience in a similar role
• Work Experience in graphic design & programming is an added advantage
• Excellent understanding of Brand & Communication-Advocacy
• Excellent speaking and writing skills
• Has proven experience in engaging stakeholders digitally
• Sound experience/understanding of the use of diverse media
• Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years
• Good working knowledge of content management software including WordPress, photoshop and other related software.
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 15 October 2022

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

availability of funding

LOCATION: National Office (Freetown), must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 18th August, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

 

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2.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Manager

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) MANAGER

 

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

 

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

 

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

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting an ICT Manager to lead the ICT development of the organization. In cooperation with the Regional ICT Advisor, he/she will implement the SOS- Children’s Villages International global and regional ICT goals, policies, strategies, standards and guidelines in the National Association (NA).

 

He/she designs the National Office (NO) and facilities ICT architecture and plans their long term ICT needs, ensuring that local long-term ICT requirements are met. He must also plan for short, medium and long term goals for ICT based on global organizational requirements of SOS.

 

The ICT Manager is responsible for the effective operations of information technology and information systems within the National Association / Sierra Leone. He provides functional supervision to ICT Officers / Teachers of programs.

 

Implements, and maintains all national ICT systems and standards in order to achieve a cost efficient and effective ICT environment in accordance with SOS Global ICT Standards.

 

Assume the responsibility for data security including the planning, design and implementation of security measures which safeguard access to the organization’s terminal files and data elements.

 

Define the ICT budget for the NO and facilities in accordance with existing needs.

 

Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system as supervised by the Regional ICT Advisor.

 

Support NO and facilities to budget ICT investments and replacements of equipment in accordance with SOS Global ICT standards.

 

Ensures the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software across the National Association.

 

Participate in the conception and implementation of ICT4D projects in the NA. Give proper technical support for the choice of appropriate technology for the deployment of such projects.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in IT/ Computer Science or IT Security. Additionally, certificate in network or server administration would be an asset.
• High level of integrity, and awareness of security, safety and cyber criminality
• Five (5) years of proven experience in IT Management and ICT solutions development
• Expertise in latest version of Microsoft Operating System and business applications (Off. 365)
• Understanding of Server Management (Active directory) and virtualization (Hyper – V).
• Good Knowledge in Network Administration (LAN, VLAN, network policies and protocols).
• Good Knowledge of computer’s hardware and maintenance process. IT security best practices and IT service management tools (ITSM).
• Have experience in the design and implementation of ICT and ICT4D projects.
• Skills on App design/creation and knowledge on renewable energy/ tech solutions would be considered as assets
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 15 October 2022

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

availability of funding

LOCATION: National (Freetown), must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 18th August, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

International Rescue Committee is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Manager
2.) Senior IT Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Manager

 

International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

Sierra Leone

Tel : +232 (0)76 471 796

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                             WGPE Project Manager

Reports to:                          WGPE Senior Program Manager.

Location:                             Bo

Grade:                                 7B

Duration:                           Twelve Months Initially (Renewable Annually)

Deadline for applications: 17th August 2022 

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND 

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the lives of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE) programming.

 

The IRC through its WGPE sector will be implementing the “Adolescent Girls Empowerment and Protection Project” (AGEPP) Phase 2 from 2022 to 2024, and its main aim is ‘to support the empowerment of Adolescent Girls through relevant education, knowledge, and skills for obtaining their full potential and inclusive participation in society’.  This project will be implemented in Bo District and is a follow-on project from AGEPP Phase 1 (2019-2022).  It will primarily focus on adolescent girls over a 3-year period, with the recognition that their empowerment cannot be fully achieved without change occurring within the family and the community. Therefore, this project will also target female caregivers of the girls, male leaders within the community, boys, and the community at large. Using learning from the period of the COVID 19 pandemic, Ebola and other natural disasters that have occurred in previous years, which resulted in increased vulnerability and incidence of adolescent girls to SGBV, teenage pregnancy and FGM, the project will seek to bring about changes that will build resilience in the communities and will allow them to take full ownership of the problems and solutions of their adolescent girls leading to the reduction of early marriage and teenage pregnancy. To be able to achieve this effectively, the project will also explore through research, how climate change affects adolescent girls.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the WGPE Senior Program Manager, the Project Manager will assume responsibility for management of the WGPE project field staff and implementation activities in Bo for AGEPP Phase 2.  S/he will coordinate with IRC’s other programs; and represent the WGPE program in external meetings and related events in the Bo district.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to:  WGPE Senior Program Manager

• Position directly supervises:  3 WGPE Senior Officers (Bo District)

• internal: WGPE Coordinator, Bo Field Manager, M & E Manager

• External: Donors, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs (MSWGCA) – Bo district, the District Health Management Team (DHMT), the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police, Peripheral Health Units (PHUs), District Council, the CoP on Violence against Women and Girls, and Community Stakeholders.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Project Implementation

• Supervise and manage the Project Officers, building their capacity in project implementation and ensure a positive team spirit is fostered encouraging innovative and quality programming.
• Oversee project implementation including logistics support and organization of activities – trainings, meetings, and workshops for staff, clients, and other stakeholders, in line with donor requirements
• Develop actionable work plans to ensure the timely implementation of project activities, in collaboration with project team members
• Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with key stakeholders and represent IRC at meetings with stakeholders
• Report on performance and lead regular team meetings aimed at ensuring activities of the team members are coordinated and performed in a timely manner.
• With support from finance, logistics and administrative staff, oversee financial activities including monitoring of the project budget through Budget vs. Actual monthly reviews, item forecasting and procurement for project activities.
• Provide monthly written and regular verbal reports on progress on activities to supervisor

 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting:

• • Monitor progress towards the objectives and intended outputs of the project using routine data, spot checks, observation, and other methodologies.
  • Ensure timely data collection by project officers for analysis and use in periodic reporting and to inform project activities
  • Based on monitoring and feedback mechanisms, strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and responsiveness of program interventions.
  • Contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements.

• Support compilation of learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs

• Promote an environment of best practice and knowledge sharing with other IRC sectors, and with partners.

 

Other

• Undertake all other tasks as requested by the supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Education, Sociology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven practical work experience and knowledge on GBV, gender, economic empowerment, livelihoods, skills building and men, boys and community engagement.
• At least 3 years’ experience of managing, coordinating or leading teams.
• At least 2 years’ experience in basic administrative, logistical, and financial management, including basic budgeting, resource management and procurement processes.

 

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of GBV and the principles of delivering quality GBV services.
• Ability to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful situations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project activities under one integrated program.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, delegate responsibilities, and ask for help as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage positively with a wide range of actors and stakeholders, ranging from community groups to government agencies.
• Able to manage and coordinate financial and procurement transactions and other operational and administrative procedures in line with organizational policies, as applicable.
• Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; ability to prepare reports and other required program documentation in a timely manner.

 

Mandatory (General) Abilities:

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee.
• A good, motivated team player with a positive attitude who can motivate and encourage others.
• Results driven – ensures goals, objectives and deadlines are met.
• Applies effective utilization of resources.
• Self-Management – Knows own strengths and weaknesses and acts accordingly, copes well with pressure and adapts and learns; willingness and ability to work in a frequently changing and demanding context.
• Interpersonal skills – Listens willingly and respectfully to the concerns of all groups and individuals and provides feedback, gaining commitment by persuasiveness not demands.

 

Mode of Application: 

All applications must be done using the below link and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial

 

APPLY.

Please ensure that all attached files are less than 2 megabytes (2MB) for any one message that is sent.

 

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

 

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.  

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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2.) Senior IT Officer

 

International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

Sierra Leone

Tel : +232 (0)76 471 796

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                             Senior IT Officer

Reports to:                          Senior IT Manager.

Location:                             Kenema

Grade:                                 8A

Duration:                           Four Months Initially (Renewable Annually)

Deadline for applications: 16th August 2022 

 

(Only the applicants who have applied via the IRC Website Cornerstone and shortlisted for interview will be contacted). 

 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

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

 

REPORTING

Reporting to the Senior IT Manager as technical supervisor and The Field Coordinator as Administrative Manager. The Senior IT Officer will provide desktop support services to end users and oversee Networking and system administration services, including computers and end users’ applications installations, mobile devices configurations, installation and configuration of printers and other computers peripherals and local domain users’ accounts management. A key aspect of this role is ensuring all technology implementations in-country conforms to the global IT policies and procedures hence working closely with Country IT and Regional IT lead is vital.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work in collaboration with the Country and Regional IT lead to ensure that end users computers are setup and configured with the IRC standard Operating system and applications versions (IRC image).
• Ensure that computers peripherals such as scanners, printers, monitors, mouse, and others are configured and properly working for all field staff members.
• Work with the Country IT lead to ensure that all users have access to Internet.
• Work with the supply chain person in charge of Assets managements and with Country IT lead to ensure that computers are assigned to users, decommissioned, or disposed following IRC Standard procedures and maintain computers documentation and assets list up to date.
• Aid end users for the configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft suite products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
• Add, update, and remove user accounts in Active Directory based on staff members movement in the Country program, upon approval from Country IT Lead, Field Coordinator or Operation
• Aid end users for their mobile device’s configuration on the network and with their professional emails
• Observe and uphold the IRC IT Acceptable Use Policy.
• Act as the IT focal point for the area under your responsibility for the roll out of specific tasks as requested by the Country and/or Regional IT lead.
• Perform other duties as directed by the lead operations coordinator.

 

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent in relevant field

 

Technical Skills & Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in IT Service Management in an INGO
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience in desktop and laptop installation and maintenance
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and Applications suite installation and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with client-server environment using Microsoft Server 2008/2012 Active Directory for computers and users accounts management
• Good technical writing/documentation skills

 

Soft Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work harmoniously with other staff members in cross cultural contexts.
• Good verbal communication and report-writing skills with the ability to convey information effectively in Country local official language.
• Customer & client centered and service-oriented mind & attitude, and ability to work under pressure and diligently carry out instructions.

• Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.

 

Language Skills: Excellent English speaking, listening, and writing.

 

Computer Skill: Good proficiency in supporting industry standard IT infrastructure and applications

 

WORK Relationship: 

The position will work in the Kenema office but is expected to travel to other offices including Freetown.

 

Working relationship

The position will work with ICT focal persons in various locations.

Staff will visit non-IRC offices to support external agencies i.e., we provide internet service to Vice President’s office in Freetown and staff should be ready to support such services.

Support visitors to IRC office with ICT concern that relate to their formal visit.

 

Mode of Application: 

All applications must be done using the below link and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial

APPLY

 

Please ensure that all attached files are less than 2 megabytes (2MB) for any one message that is sent.

 

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

 

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.  

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Requisition ID: req29466

Job Title: Senior IT Officer

Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Sierra Leone

Job Description
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender-based violence.  IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.  IRC operates projects in Freetown, Kenema, Bo Kono Kailahun and has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, a Field Office in Kono, and Satellite Offices in Kailahun, and Bo.

REPORTING
Reporting to the Senior IT Manager as technical supervisor and The Field Coordinator as Administrative Manager. The Senior IT Officer will provide desktop support services to end users and oversee Networking and system administration services, including computers and end users’ applications installations, mobile devices configurations, installation and configuration of printers and other computers peripherals and local domain users’ accounts management. A key aspect of this role is ensuring all technology implementations in-country conforms to the global IT policies and procedures hence working closely with Country IT and Regional IT lead is vital.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in collaboration with the Country and Regional IT lead to ensure that end users computers are setup and configured with the IRC standard Operating system and applications versions (IRC image).
Ensure that computers peripherals such as scanners, printers, monitors, mouse, and others are configured and properly working for all field staff members.
Work with the Country IT lead to ensure that all users have access to Internet.
Work with the supply chain person in charge of Assets managements and with Country IT lead to ensure that computers are assigned to users, decommissioned, or disposed following IRC Standard procedures and maintain computers documentation and assets list up to date.
Aid end users for the configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft suite products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
Add, update, and remove user accounts in Active Directory based on staff members movement in the Country program, upon approval from Country IT Lead, Field Coordinator or Operation
Aid end users for their mobile device’s configuration on the network and with their professional emails
Observe and uphold the IRC IT Acceptable Use Policy.
Act as the IT focal point for the area under your responsibility for the roll out of specific tasks as requested by the Country and/or Regional IT lead.
Perform other duties as directed by the lead operations coordinator.

Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent in relevant field

Technical Skills & Experience:
At least 3 years’ experience in IT Service Management in an INGO
Strong troubleshooting skills
Experience in desktop and laptop installation and maintenance
Good knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and Applications suite installation and troubleshooting
Proficiency with client-server environment using Microsoft Server 2008/2012 Active Directory for computers and users accounts management
Good technical writing/documentation skills

Soft Skills and Competencies:
Ability to work harmoniously with other staff members in cross cultural contexts.
Good verbal communication and report-writing skills with the ability to convey information effectively in Country local official language.
Customer & client centered and service-oriented mind & attitude, and ability to work under pressure and diligently carry out instructions.
Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.

Language Skills: Excellent English speaking, listening, and writing.

Computer Skill: Good proficiency in supporting industry standard IT infrastructure and applications

WORK Relationship:
The position will work in the Kenema office but is expected to travel to other offices including Freetown.

Working relationship
The position will work with ICT focal persons in various locations.
Staff will visit non-IRC offices to support external agencies i.e., we provide internet service to Vice President’s office in Freetown and staff should be ready to support such services.
Support visitors to IRC office with ICT concern that relate to their formal visit.

APPLY

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General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and the promotion of decent work through systems-based Programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, UNICEF, Charity: Water and FCDO.

 

Overview of the role:

The post holder will be responsible for the participation in the provision of high quality administrative, logistic, and procurement services in the Freetown office, but will be expected to travel when needed to support all GOAL field offices. The post holder is expected where necessary to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team. S/he will be reporting directly to the Logistics Manager in Freetown.

Overall Objective:

The IT Officer will ensure the proper usage and functioning of the IT services within GOAL SL.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1) REACTIVE SUPPORT

• Provide technical support to all staff Freetown, and (field offices) with computer, network, internet, email & printer problems
• Carry out or supervise sub-contracted repair of devices & ensure service schedules are adhered to.

• Keep log of problems & be responsible for addressing them either in person, with contractor or hardware agent.
• Liaise with relevant service providers in diagnosis & resolution of problems.
• These duties may involve travel to field offices.

 

2) PROACTIVE

• Roll out, on a scheduled basis, all relevant and necessary security, firewall and anti-virus updates to all offices and users
• Ensure all critical data on all devices is securely backed up, both on- and off-site
• Setup & configure, to a standard specification, all current and new equipment
• Schedule the servicing/upgrade of equipment when necessary, if possible at times of minimum impact (e.g. when user is on leave or is handing over to new user).
• Disseminate, where appropriate, support & how-to documents to new & existing users.
• These duties may, on occasion, involve travel the field offices.

 

3) PROCUREMENT SUPPORT

• Advise on technical specifications for IT procurement
• Check all purchased IT equipment on receipt and report to Logistics department if it doesn’t match the specification.
• Advise and support Procurement Team in selecting preferred supplier for purchases and repairs of equipment.

 

4) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Manage email users of – setup, maintenance, monitoring, clean-up
• Manage passwords & security on all networks & devices
• Liaise with the Logistics department in maintaining an up-to-date asset registry for all devices
• Maintain IT-related reference documents for all devices and their configurations/passwords
• Maintain documentation on IT processes & procedures

 

5) TRAINING SUPPORT

• Support all departments in the identification & evaluation of training needs
• Support all departments in the identification of external training providers
• Liaise with the HR department in the scheduling of training courses with external service providers

 

6) POLICY AND REPORTING

• Report weekly to line manager on work complete & priorities of work outstanding
• Implement a tracking sheet for problems (calls and equipment) received
• Provide advice, when required, to GOAL Sierra Leone management on IT issues
• Document GOAL Sierra Leone IT policies & disseminate to GOAL staff as necessary.

 

Required Experience and Skills

• Degree IT/computer sciences
• 2 years previous experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Krio
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work well under pressure
• Willingness to work as a team and support colleagues in a professional and courteous manner

 

General terms and conditions:

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of Programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.

 

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated.  Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible.  This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date.  We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

 

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic Quality Assurance team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 5th August, 2022

 

please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

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About the role

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) site aims to determine and track the causes of under-five mortality and stillbirths through epidemiologic surveillance, including reporting within 24 hours, clinical sampling, and use of advanced laboratory testing and diagnostics across a network of international sites. The area selected for CHAMPS in Sierra Leone is Bombali Sebora chiefdom in Bombali district. In the last one-year CHAMPS has been collaborating with COMSA in Bo district to collect mortality data on Under-five deaths. The Minimal Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) procedure used by CHAMPS was developed to reduce the uncertainty regarding causes of death. The data collected from the CHAMPS Sierra Leone site will be added to that collected from other sites and will help reduce child deaths in LMICs by providing detailed evidence on the cause of death to influence policy of funders and stakeholders.

Crown Agents is playing the role of a Fiscal and Procurement Agent and provides management and technical oversight to the Implementing Partners (IPs) for the CHAMPS Site in Sierra Leone. We are seeking a data management Specialist, who will join the data management & information technology team to support the management of data generated by the project as well as provide technical support regarding overall data management & analysys activities and processes. More information about the project can be found at https://champshealth.org/ This position will be based in Makeni with occasional travel to Freetown and Bo. MAIN JOB PURPOSE • In this role, the incumbent will support the overall data management activities relating to implementation, management and oversight for the CHAMPS program. • Provide data management support to research studies including data analysis, designing of study instruments, setting up of databases, data entry, data cleaning and editing, and backing up and archiving of data. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB • Support CHAMPS data management activities, including but not limited to, supporting developing and maintaining data management tools, data collection, data cleaning, developing and supporting any non-standard CHAMPS data management processes, storage and sharing of data and other monitoring and evaluation activities. • Define and document best practices and strategies regarding AWS applications deployment and infrastructure maintenance. •Use statistical tools to assess data quality, perform data analysis to identify, analyse, and interpret trends in the data sets; support manuscripts development and publications. • Improve overall data quality standards by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work sheets, and work flows in collaboration with Team Leads and Implementing partners. Contribute to the review and development of research protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), Data Management Plans (DMPs), Data Validation Plans (DVPs) and any other associated study document as required • Designe, finalize, deploy & technical maintenance of data management systems including REDCap & SurveyCTO data management systems. • Generate study database design specifications including CRF/eCRF design, edit checks, system notifications, query logic & user role setup. • Set up & manage systems for tracking the progress of data capture to ensure timeliness and accuracy. • Extract data from REDCap & SurveyCTO systems & transform the data into prescribed data formats. • Develop & implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of data collected. • Develop data management plans that address areas such as data coding, reporting, or transfer, database locks, & work flow processes. • Regularly execute STATA do-files to generate data quality issues, share & follow up these issues raised to resolution.

About you

Qualifications • Holder of BSc/BA, preferably MSc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Biostatistics or related discipline with extensive practical experience. • At least 5 years of data management in medical research Abilities • Fluent in written and spoken English • Proficiency in statistical software used for data analysis, such as STATA, SAS, and R • Experience in use of EDC Systems including REDCap, SurveyCTO or OpenClinica including designing and developing data collection tools using these systems • Experience with cloud computing patforms desirable • Experience with programming and coding software such as C++, Java, VBA, VB.Net • Proven experience and knowledge of database systems/software MySQL, Ms. Access.

About us

Crown Agents is the not-for-profit international development company that works in partnership with clients to design and implement practical solutions to their needs. We work with ministries, governments, institutions, donors, foundations, philanthropists and the private sector to tackle the complex challenges they face, whether that’s seeking to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), improving the quality of life and opportunities for their citizens, or responding to the needs of a global pandemic.

About what’s on offer

Crown Agents offer competitive packages

How to Apply

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