Job Description for the Baseline Data Collection

Title of the Evaluation: Baseline Evaluation of the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project (P&G)

Project Title: Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project (P&G)

Project Location: Bombali, Kono, Koinadugu, Kailahun, Tonkolili, Bo, Moyamba district

Project Duration: September 2022-August 2025 (yr3) 

Duration of Data Collection: (5) days 

 

Scope of Baseline Data Collection: 

ChildFund is looking for competent and well experienced enumerators to conduct a baseline data collection in seven districts Bombali, Kono, Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kailahun, Bo, and Moyamba districts under the supervision of the M&E and KML Specialist and Project Coordinator. The enumerators will lead in the data collection through Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, Participant Observations and household surveys in sampled villages in each district among household members, stakeholders, children youth, Community Health Workers, partner and ChildFund project staff, data inputting, and other required research activities.




Key Responsibilities :

• Undertake a two-day data collection training at ChildFund head office in Freetown
• Embark on the data collection with sampled participants on a daily basis
• Vet and upload the data collected on a daily basis through a mobile software device
• Report to M&E and KML Specialist and Project Coordinator any hiccup that may hinder the data collection process
• Support the team to, clean, input and analyze data that will be used to write the baseline report

 

Skills, Requirement and Qualification :

• Must hold at least a Diploma in the Social Sciences
• Must be highly experienced in data collection, inputting and analysis
• Experienced in the use of mobile app in data collection processes
• Must have knowledge in the operational districts and chiefdoms be familiar with the local language predominantly used in the district of data collection
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent written and communication skills

 

Applications should be sent to:

esuma@childfund.org

Country Director, Sierra Leone- Role Profile

Role purpose

To provide strategic leadership to Christian Aid’s work in Sierra Leone, ensuring the country programme and staff contribute to and are supported by Christian Aid corporate strategy, ‘Standing Together’. To manage, develop and empower staff working for Christian Aid in Sierra Leone to take responsibility within a devolved and decentralized region or continent, working within the corporate framework, agreed annual plans, budgets and defined delegations of authority. To be the senior representative of Christian Aid in-country and to develop and promote the country and programme profile within the region or continent and across the wider organisation. To contribute to the strategic direction and representation of the division, to proactively engage in networks and learning groups and to review and evaluate other programmes and grants across the region or continent as required.




Key outcomes

• Deliver robust country policy and country strategy built within Christian Aid’s strategic framework and delivered via a portfolio of partners and encompassing humanitarian and development programming, advocacy, campaigns and communications.
• Provide robust and dynamic leadership for the Sierra Leone team, motivating staff and ensuring that they are valued
• Emergencies well responded to by capable staff and partners and risk reduction strategies in place. Security of employees, visitors and assets maintained through effective and continuous research and sharing of communication.
• Staff recruited, managed, developed, performing to a high standard and meeting their objectives.
• Strong leadership on creating and developing links with international ecumenical networks particularly through ACT Alliance
• Promotion of the Christian Aid brand and enhancement of its reputation through positive relationships with all other stakeholders including churches, donors, governments and embassies.
• Lead on using programme evidence to develop national advocacy and policy work
• Effective delivery of work through and with partners, strong dedication and familiarity with the partnership approach to working.
• Leadership in all Christian Aid legal, financial and compliance requirements including responsibility for security management, quarterly reporting and monthly country returns, finance, HR and IT.

Role agilitySurge capacity for emergency responses NoIn order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.You must empathize with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website (christianaid.org/jobs) and follow the steps to apply online.  Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted. Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to

sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Closing date for application is 14th October 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.Successful candidates will be given a provisional offer. Contracting into role will be conditional on Christian Aid SL being awarded the contract.Owing to the urgency of this recruitment, the process of shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing during the period of the advert until a successful candidate is appointed.

LocationFreetownDepartmentInternational
Reports to (Job Title) Head of Operations – AfricaSalary BandB
Matrix manager (if applicable) N/ACompetency level3
Role definition
Expected travel per annumUp to 40 daysOn call/unsocial hours Yes

Role context 

Christian Aid has a long track record of working in Sierra Leone in building resilience of hard to reach and vulnerable communities. The programme attracts significant interest from UK based supporters, including churches. The programme focuses on accountable governance and health justice, gender justice and humanitarian response and resilience building. The role is critical to maintaining and developing politically shrewd programmes that are innovative, collaborative, efficient and effective, delivered though the partnership approach. The ability of this role to sustain substantial growth and leverage depends on developing and inspiring the country team, fostering learning and individual growth. Responsible for building strong working relationships internally within the wider organisation, and externally with government, private sector and NGO partners. Relationships with faith-based organizations and churches are particularly important in this context. Manages and coordinates CA’s work and team; creating vision, setting budgets, implementing strategy, developing effective networks. The role operates within an organizational culture characterized by ambitious goals, strategic thinking, innovation, interdependence, and mutual accountability.

Role requirements

Relationships  

External – Country Directors manage and develop external networks, building strong working relationships with partners, donors, the private sector and other members of civil society 

Internal – Country Directors are members of the Divisional Management Group.  Country Director Sierra Leone reports to and is accompanied and supported by the Head of Operations, Africa, as part of a flat, networked structure. All Country Directors work closely within the organisation to lead and shape Christian Aid’s programme and to ensure integration with other organizational departments and teams. Authority is delegated to the Country Director by the Head of Division within a Framework of Delegation. The role liaises with assigned functional leaders such as humanitarian response, advocacy and policy, and fundraising.

 

Decision making

Budgetary/savings responsibility  yes

The Country Director- Sierra Leone is responsible for the overall finance function, including budget setting, monitoring and expenditure reporting for all sources of funding. A core responsibility is to ensure the programme works within the financial framework of the organisation and achieves the targets for savings that may be set, whilst developing short to medium strategies for financial resilience and sustainability Authority is delegated to the Country Director by the Head of Division within the Framework of Delegation. Emanating from this framework, the Country Director- Sierra Leone is accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of Country Programmes. This includes responsibility for overall management of programme to ensure strategy and annual plan objectives are met through quality programmes and partnerships and a sustainable funding base, direct line management of staff within a framework of delegation and empowered working, responsibility for overall financial management, including budget setting, monitoring and expenditure reporting for all sources of funding, responsibility to represent Christian Aid externally and internally and to communicate Christian Aid’s work internally and externally.

 

Analytical skills

Highly complex work involving a number of different factors or facets that relate both to own area of work and is likely to have with cross-functional implications. Expected to take account of the wider and longer-term consequences of own and others’ ideas, recommendations and decisions.

 

Developing self and others

Number of Direct reports 3

Overall people management responsibility Team of 15

Typically has direct responsibility for developing, coaching and motivating colleagues/project team members, including those who report in through others and may include more than one team. May monitor performance review and development planning and activities within a function/across major projects to ensure that best practice is being met. Able to share knowledge and best practice across the organisation. Induction and basic supervision of staff, enabling and supporting them to assist the workgroup in its functions.

 

Role related checks  

Child protection clearance Standard  Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• The post holder must hold a minimum of a tertiary degree at ‘Masters’ level or equivalent. Ideally the focus in education will be on international development and social sciences, a related certification in management is desirable
• 5 to10 years’ experience of leadership or senior management. Managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programmes, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Considerable experience of international development work including project management. Experience of working with organizations in the global south, working in challenging political contexts, developing strong partnerships with local organizations and churches, and fundraising and liaising with donors.
• A strong understanding of the drivers of poverty and its eradication are important to the role
• Familiarity and dedication to the partnership way of working
• Sound knowledge of Office programmes including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.  Knowledge of relevant database systems
• Written and spoken ability of English and any local language(s)
• Must be dependable and trustworthy

Desirable

• First hand understanding of Sierra Leone social, political and economic context.
• Certificate in Management

 

Digital/IT competencies required 

Word, Excel, PowerPoint	Intermediate	Web content design & development	Basic
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling	Basic	Social Media	Intermediate
Data Visualization	Basic

 

JOB ADVERT 

Health and Nutrition Head of Program

 (National Status)

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Bonthe Sub Field Office.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Health and  Nutrition Head of Project to be responsible for ensuring unified and impactful delivery of the PROSSAN II project within the two (2) districts of operation in Sierra Leone.




KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Programme delivery and Quality

• Work closely with team members and Implementing Partners to achieve programme objectives and targets effectively and efficiently
• Facilitate coordination meetings, advocacy events and awareness raising sessions at the community level with other Implementing Partners
• Assist the Health & Nutrition Programme Manager to prepare project teams weekly, monthly and annual work plans

Capacity Building Trainings

• Support and coordinate with IPs on the design, implementation and evaluation of training and monthly team meetings events with community-Based Health Structures in the project operational communities.
• Participate in all training events. This would include preparatory Training of Trainers (TOT), ongoing evaluation meetings, and debrief meetings
• Assist the Saving Lives team to complete timely interviews with young people for the mobilizer’s roles

Partnerships and collaboration

• Cultivate relationship with line ministries, PROSSAN II Consortium Partners and other organizations at both community and district levels to ensure their involvement in the project
• Establish, maintain close and effective contacts with district and local authorities, other appropriate government agencies, Consortium partners and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in health and Nutrition related programmes.
• Attend district level meetings with Consortium Partners, Local Councils, MDAs, district civil society coordination forum and report to PM accordingly

Finance

• Uphold ACF values, finance policies and procedures.
• From the approved monthly budget, develop and request activity budgets for the implementation of programme activities.
• Ensure that the IPs abide by all the ACF and donor financial policies while spending ACF money
• Ensure that all finances given to you for activities are properly delivered to the beneficiaries, accounted for and in a timely manner

Advocacy and Policy Development

• Actively participate in the development, review and dissemination of District level policies, legislation, strategies and other initiatives
• Regularly assess and update PM about changes in the operational communities necessary to PROSSAN II project and ACF priorities.
• Support the development of health and nutrition policies and implementation plan including dissemination of health and nutrition advocacy messages for the PROSSAN II project

Gender Action

Activities:

• Ensure the inclusion of boys, girls, women and men in all project implementation especially in AAH supported communities
• Include gender training in to all AAH community trainings for community support groups, PHU staff and partner staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSC degree or Diploma in Community Health, Nutrition or Nursing, SRN, CHO (preferred), or other related health sciences.
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience in the implementation of health and nutrition programmes
• Excellent understanding of the health and nutrition system in Sierra Leone particularly Maternal, New-born and child health & nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong commitment to capacity building of partners with willingness to adopt a programme participatory and Integration approaches.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels with government, local partners and community members while taking into consideration cultural and language difficulties.
• Strong results oriented personnel, with the ability to take initiative and challenge existing issues.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with ability to draft quality reports.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in execution of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to work in challenging and changing environment, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
• Ability and willingness to take responsibility and decisions on behalf of the team.
• Commitment to ACF values

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: October 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year with possible extensions  

LOCATION: Freetown, with frequent travels to Moyamba, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLE 3,781.23 to 4,342.78 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 15% of Monthly Basic Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

 

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “Nutrition and Health HoP”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 14th October2022. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1998, 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 faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Kenema, Bombali, Koinadugu and Moyamba Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, DFID, the European Union, and Charity water.

Job Summary

Job Title:	Communications & Gender Officer
Country:	Sierra Leone
Location:	Freetown – with frequent traveling to field offices
Reports to:	Programme Development and Quality Manager
Supervision Given to:	Nil

 

OVERVIEW 

The Communications & Gender Officer will support the Program Development and Quality Manager (PDQM) and play a critical role in collecting material and developing and implementing traditional and innovative communications campaigns to project GOAL Sierra Leone’s (SL) voice and profile our vision and program of work.




The ideal candidate will be a media and digital enthusiast, with exceptional writing skills and some graphic design skills and will have a strong interest in developing a career in communications.

 

The successful candidate will also work on the development, and implementation of gender equality related projects across GOAL SL programs.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

RESPONSIBITY 1

Assist the PDQM in creating a communications strategy and implementing the coordination and delivery of the plan to achieve that strategy 

• Task 1: Participate in field visits and assist in documenting the delivery and impact of GOAL programmes, in partnership with the PDQM and the Technical and MEAL Country Teams.
• Task 2: Draft pieces about program delivery and beneficiary stories, following field visits for GOAL SL and HQ communications

 

RESPONSIBILITY 2 

Assist in creating content to promote gender equality focused on gender related activities 

• Task 1:  Translate events and programmatic developments into narratives, in partnership with Gender Advisor to convey key messages about GOAL SL’s approach to promoting gender equality for dissemination across GOAL’s communication platforms.
• Task 2: Assist in designing gender equality related presentations and public statements for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY 3 

Assist in coordinating and facilitating branding of materials for GOAL SL 

• Task 1: Assist in ensuring the appropriate and consistent use of GOAL’s visual identity in internal and external communications.
• Task 2: Assist in the designing and commissioning the printing of information and visibility materials.

 

RESPONSIBILITY 4 

Assist in managing internal communication.

• Task 1:  Drive good organisation of GOAL SL communications related material (including photography and video material) on SharePoint for easy access and effective institutional memory.
• Task 2: Prepare and share GOAL SL quarterly internal and external newsletters.

 

FURTHER DETAIL ON KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Content Development for internal and external engagement

• Produce high-quality written stories that demonstrate GOAL SL’s impact for engagement on digital channels, and for HQ.

• Produce high quality, child-focused visual content (photography and/or video material) that inspires, engages and positively transforms diverse audiences.
• Support the production of high impact communications assets to facilitate GOAL’s external engagement efforts and resource acquisition.
• Initiate relevant topical content in support of GOAL’s key priorities and key global moments for use to engage audiences.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with field staff to facilitate successful coordination and planning of field visits.
• Package and disseminate stories to GOAL HQ.

• Ensure all content complies with GOAL’s safeguarding protocols.

 

External communications

• Develop and maintain key media contacts and build strategic relationships with media in SL, including international news correspondents and wire agencies.
• Proactively pursue opportunities to pitch compelling story ideas including press releases to the media.

• Coordinate, plan and facilitate media visits to GOAL SL programmes.
• Assist PDQM as required with external donor communication.

 

Gender equality/ mainstreaming

• Work with SBC and Gender Coordinator to assist with promoting gender equality and mainstreaming throughout GOAL SL work

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Required 

• A degree, diploma or equivalent in Communications, PR or Marketing or equivalent work experience in an agency or in-house environment, with a proven track record of achievement.
• Experience developing, monitoring and evaluating communications campaigns

• Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Fluent business level English speaker
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong time, project, and prioritization management skills

• Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Agility in moving successfully between traditional media and social media
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills
• Impressive accuracy and eye for detail
• Methodical, flexible, and capable of undertaking multitask driven work

 

Desirable 

• Some experience in graphic design, photography and videography
• Experience in managing expectations from multiple key stakeholders
• Event coordination experience
• Administrative experience

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-starter who takes responsibility for his/her own work

 

Requirements : GOAL Competencies : no more than five (See GOAL Competencies Framework)

• Competency 1 and description (level)
• Competency 2 and description (level)

• Competency 3 etc…

 

Other requirement:

The candidate should be willing to travel to the field for documentation purposes.

 

General Terms and Conditions

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a 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.

 

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.

Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 7th October, 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: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

 

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.

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

Position Overview

The Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) is a “think, do, replicate” tank that investigates digital transformation best practice at the national, regional and global level. We combine practical research with evidence-based advocacy to identify which digital efforts work, package them as reusable solutions, and encourage their use. DIAL is funded through a collaboration among the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCDO) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and hosted within the UN Foundation in Washington, D.C.DIAL seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result-oriented, and experienced professional who will lead the Sierra Leone country project aimed at accelerating National Digital Transformation efforts in the country. This dynamic position requires a proactive, solution oriented, articulate, strategic thinker, to spearhead DIAL’s strategic and operational engagement in Sierra Leone and be the technical lead for DIAL’s Africa program. The Senior Country Manager/Senior Technical lead is responsible for leading and driving country projects and will provide strategic guidance and technical support to DIAL’s Africa team in shaping and developing Digital Public Infrastructure for public service delivery.




It is a multi-faceted role focused on strategy and partnerships, project management, technical oversight and MEL while ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery. It will require the Senior Country Manager to be well informed about national and international development priorities in Digital Transformation and steer the sectors in response to these priorities. The Senior Country Manager will need to provide strong hands-on guidance and management at all levels to enable DIAL and country partners to achieve key targets and strengthen shared value delivery. The Senior Country Manager will also be the face of DIAL in the country and ensure its positive brand and visibility. This role offers the successful candidate an exciting position in a rapidly evolving and unpredictable political and economic environment.This position is based in Sierra Leone.

Essential Functions

Government Engagement

• Provide direction and lead all of DIAL’s interaction with key government officials, policy makers, public influencers and regulators in Sierra Leone and serve as the day-to-day liaison with government counterparts.
• Ensure that DIAL’s strategic country objectives are aligned with Government needs and priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective long-term relations with government MDAs at leadership and technical levels.
• Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in order to make timely interventions to inform country strategy.
• Link regularly with relevant focal points in Government to maintain constructive working relations and ensure smooth implementation of respective projects.
• Point of contact for DIAL’s delivery partners and consultants in Sierra Leone. Ensure that there is constant alignment between the government and technical support teams and support organization of workshops, interviews and technical working groups as needed.
• Represent DIAL in country meetings and other forums, and ensure accurate and timely documentation (minutes etc.)

Technical Leadership

• Responsible for the strategic technical leadership to DIAL country implementation team to ensure technical integrity and quality assurance for all DIAL country implementations
• Serve as the technical liaison between DIAL and partner governments to ensure a country led approach to government enterprise architecture delivery.
• Establish, adapt and adopt best practices and lessons learned from different countries that could be implemented in the roll-out of Digital Public Infrastructure in a resource-constrained environment.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to the Government of Sierra Leone in the adoption, deployment, and scaling of digital government services through the digital building blocks approach.
• Ensure the respective business, application, data and technology perspectives are in line with country governments’ technology and governance strategies, policies and standards.
• Serve as technical resource for GovStack project teams to identify and execute different programmatic activities and products that advance the host countries’ goals and priorities.
• Serve as subject matter expert for country implementation work through presentations in external forums.

Project Management

• Co-design and maintain country workplan with the integrated DIAL team and delivery partners.
• Responsible for the success of the country project delivery against workplan in accordance with set milestones in the contracts and communicate accordingly on progress and risks.
• On-going management of in-country projects. This may include organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, conducting desk-based landscaping research, managing relationships across a range of stakeholders.

Business Development

• Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders in Sierra Leone in order to identify and catalyze strategic opportunities to develop and support initiatives that align with the DIAL’s core objectives.
• Responsible for identifying new national business opportunities and work with DIAL business development team in the successful development of concept notes and tactical approach plans.
• Technical lead in developing compelling proposals and presentations for prospective new partners and donors.
• Integrates secondary research into DIAL’s learning agenda by supporting the production of high-quality and professional publications, toolkits and blogs which capture lessons and insights regarding country engagement and learnings.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL). Work with DIAL MEL team to support country partners to lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to track their digital transformation journey, including development of a Theory of Change and routine MEL data collection.
• Contribute to reporting against the DIAL Results Framework and evidence to support DIAL-wide learning agenda.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in computer science software engineering or other field related to technology-focused international development. Certification in Enterprise Architecture. TOGAF preferred.
• 7-10 years’ experience in international development, preferably at strategic level, with a focus on technology-centric development programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of trends in National Digital Transformation and Digital Economy in Africa.
• Strong demonstrable experience and expertise in systems architecture blueprints, strategy development and enterprise solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and individually with an ability to manage uncertainty.
• Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders and driving results in multi stakeholder’s environment.
• Experience working or consulting in developing and emerging economies and is sensitive to a diverse range of cultural and regional norms, applying a tactful and open-minded approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and positioning skills at multiple levels with the ability to manage relationships with federal and local government officials.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Ascribe to DIAL’s values of Commitment, Collaboration, Empowerment, Courage and Thoughtful Action.

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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CARE is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance and Operations Manager
2.) Deputy Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior Finance and Operations Manager

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :Other Possible Location : Funding : THIS POSITION IS PENDING DONOR APPROVALExpected Travel : Type of Contract :Language Requirement : Application Deadline :Employee Duration : Active Full-TimeCARE seeks a Senior Finance and Operations Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The anticipated goals of the activity are to improve quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; and increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts in Sierra Leone.This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $25 million to $50 million range.This position is subject to project award and funding. National candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.The Sr. Finance and Operations Manager works in close collaboration with project leadership and has primary responsibility for tasks related to budget preparation, management, and tracking; operations; and overall financial management.




Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the DCOP and Finance Team, manage all aspects of project finances, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting for both the prime recipient and any sub-awards.
• Ensure that all budget milestones and reporting are completed within specified timeframes.
• Develop financial forecast analysis and lead the process of analysis and interpretation of financial reports for informed decision-making.
• Coordinate closely with Chief of Party (COP) to lead financial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Ensure compliance with US Government and Government of Sierra Leone laws, regulations, and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, and financial management.
• Provide guidance and supervision to program staff and managers/budget holders on financial management and operations.
• Ensure Provide guidance on donor regulations, financial management, operations, and build capacity of local sub-recipients of the project for successful implementation of the project activities.
• Collaborate with CARE Sierra Leone Country Office, Regional Office, and CARE USA (headquarter-based) staff to ensure the project is implemented according to organization and program framework, and regulations.
• Support performance management of direct reports, including ongoing performance feedback, learning, as well as staffing and management of human resources.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a relevant field
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in finance, procurement, award management, logistics, and/or human resource-related matters for large international development projects; with a minimum of 3 years of senior-level responsibility.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance requirements of USG contracts/cooperative agreements.
• Experience managing procurement and subcontracts/grants for a large project.
• Proven track record of implementing fraud mitigation practices and risk management
• Experience with finance management, accounting and auditing, procurement, and establishment of internal controls; including grant compliance monitoring and management.
• Experience with strategic program planning, annual work planning, and budgeting.
• Experience managing successful teams working in multiple locations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Preference will be given professional to those with a membership of ACCA, CPA, CA.

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2.) Deputy Chief of Party

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :Other Possible Location : Funding :Expected Travel : Type of Contract :Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline : 9/8/22Employee Duration : Employed LocallyCARE seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The anticipated goals of the activity are to improve quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; and increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts in Sierra Leone. This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $25 million to $50 million range. This position is subject to project award and funding. National and international candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Deputy Chief of Party is accountable for the overall vision and leadership of the project and is responsible for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant senior experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID or other international donor-funded projects.Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the COP provide leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the program, ensuring an integrated vision across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results.
• Oversee all aspects of project implementation, including program quality, evidence generation, and management of direct reports.
• Oversee the coordinated planning (of activities and resources) and implementation of the program and program operations in line with state-of-the art strategies, technical standards, and applicable USAID rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, ensure the adequacy of planning, monitoring and reporting and competence for the effective scale up of program interventions to meet established programmatic and financial targets and timeframes.
• Supervise and monitor activity implementation and ensure activities meet stated goals on time with high quality and reporting requirements.
• Ensure that all deliverables and targets are met with high quality within the scope of the fund and defined time.
• Identify learnings, issues, challenges, and risks of program implementation time and plan for the alternatives in favor of the target groups.
• Maintain good working relations with donors, Government of Sierra Leone counterparts, Civil Society organizations, academic institutions, and partners.
• Capacity assessment of implementing partner and developing capacity development plan for partners and implement it.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Party (CoP)
• Required Skills:
• University degree or graduate degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in Family Planning, RMNCAH, malaria prevention, health systems strengthening and/or behavior change communications.
• Significant experience managing large-scale, multi-year USG-funded programs. Strong track record of successfully managing USAID-funded programs, preferably including previously serving as a Deputy Chief of Party.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff.
• Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once.
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proven experience hiring, training, and supervising teams of international and local staff.
• Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
• Experience engaging with public and private health sector actors in Sierra Leone and contextual knowledge of Sierra Leone health systems strongly preferred.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
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• Position Description CHIEF OF PARTY, SIERRA LEONE
• Department SIERRA LEONE
• Work Location Sierra Leone – Freetown
• Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

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Job Description

Vacancy Announcement: District Data Collector 2 YOUNG LIVES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

POSITION	District Data Collector 2 YOUNG LIVES
LOCATION	Bonthe, Sierra Leone
START DATE
DURATION	12 months – with the possibility of an extension
APPLICATION DEADLINE	5th October 2022 (only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted)

 

BACKGROUND 

2 Young Lives (2YL) is a mentoring scheme for pregnant teenagers and adolescent mothers in Sierra Leone.




As part of the NIHR Global Partnership fund, 2YL will undergo a pilot trial in 12 sites across Sierra Leone.  We will compare the outcomes for pregnant teenagers and their babies in 6 sites where 2YL is running,  compared to 6 sites where 2YL is not running. The trial will be targeting the districts of Koinadugu,  Bonthe, Moyamba, and the Western Area and be collecting detailed routine data on women aged under

18 at both PHU and hospital facility level.

The District 2 Young Lives (2YL) Data Collector will work in the district under the management of the  Welbodi Partnership (WP) Programmes Manager, with guidance and support from the project research  assistant, and in collaboration with the project PhD student in all sites and implementation Lifeline  Nehemiah Projects (LNP) team in the intervention sites. The post holder will be leading data collection,  data inputting, and other required research activities. She/he will be representing the programme in the  district and ensuring respectful and professional engagement with medical professionals from the District  Health Management Team (DHMT), Hospitals and PHUs. Based in her/his district, this role will require  days spent in the field in PHUs. This is a part-time position; the data collector is expected to work 22.5  hours per week and will be paid accordingly. Candidates are required to have an in-depth knowledge of  the Sierra Leone healthcare system in their target district, including stakeholder and community dynamics. All research data collection methods should ensure that data is valid, reliable and credible, and in line with  ethical approvals.

 

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

∙ District Health Management Team (DHMT)

∙ Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) and Hospital Staff

∙ Community leaders

∙ 2YL mentors and mentees and LNP implementation team

∙ Programmes Manager, Welbodi Partnership

∙ Research assistant, Welbodi Partnership

∙ PhD student, 2YL project

∙ Project lead, KCL

∙ Academic lead, KCL

 

 

Vacancy Announcement: District Data Collector 2 YOUNG LIVES TASKS & RESPONSIBILTIES 

Working alongside the 2YoungLives Research Assistant, the District Data Collector will be responsible for the day-to-day collection of routine maternity data on the under-18 age group:

▪ Maintaining strong contact with medical professionals from the DHMT, Hospitals and PHUs

▪ Collecting clinical data from the DHMT, hospitals and PHUs

▪ Inputting, uploading and submitting completed research forms on the trial data collection  software, and, if required, compiling findings in a format required by the trial manager (Training  on use of software is provided).

▪ Recognizing and reporting in a timely fashion any problems in obtaining data

▪ Liaising with local authorities and community Chiefs and representing the programme at district  level

▪ Liaising with Welbodi 2YoungLives Research Assistant regarding information/data gathered,  producing reports and maintaining a strong, weekly line of communication and engagement

▪ Adhering to confidentiality procedures, policies and legal requirements when collecting, storing  and sharing data

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

A trained State Registered Community Health Officer (CHO), Nurse or Midwife without  pincode or an individual holding university Bachelor’s in public health or equivalent.

 

 

EXPERIENCE: 

Familiarity with maternity and child health routine data collection (eg: filling in birth  registers)

Experience in health service delivery, research or NGO project implementation in Sierra  Leone, especially with women and girls .

 

 

KNOWLEDGE: 

Knowledge of district dynamics, communities, Chiefdoms and geography

Knowledge of DHMTs, PHUs and Hospitals in district.

 

 

SKILLS: 

Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and able to pick up the required skills to input  into novel data collection software

Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously within the scope of the role with  minimal supervision.

Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to  work collaboratively across different hierarchy lines.

Ability to work well under pressure and deliver deadlines whilst maintaining an excellent  level of written and oral communication and respectful working relationships

Vacancy Announcement: District Data Collector 2 YOUNG LIVES 

 

 

OTHER: 

Fluency in language of the district’s specific language(s).

Confidence, diplomacy, and sensitivity in working with local authorities, healthcare  providers and senior staff from partner organizations including the Government. A team player who shows enthusiasm and is committed to the goals and principles of  Welbodi Partnership.

Must not hold a pin code or should not be a current civil servant employed and actively  working for the Government of Sierra Leone. Midwives, Nurses and CHOs without a  pincode may apply to avoid dual employment. 

 

 

VALUES: 

Honesty: Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent  the programme

Communication: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the  respondent understand what is needed from her/him

Relationship Building: Able to build trust with people at DHMT, PHUs and Hospitals and  maintain confidentiality

Accuracy: Must be able to enter data accurately

Endurance: Must be able to work for full day working hours in the field across a number  of days

Pro-activeness to lead activities independently

Responsiveness toward the Welbodi 2YoungLives Research Assistant and MEL Manager

. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

The closing date for applications is the 5th October 2022 – we encourage potential applicants to  submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one  email to

jobs@welbodipartnership.org

using the following subject title: Application – District Data  Collector 2 YOUNG LIVES.

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.

About Us

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centered care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.




About the Role

The Country Director, Sierra Leone, is responsible for delivering results for women and their families, driving programmatic excellence, and implementing best practice at scale in Sierra Leone. They provide high quality services where they are needed the most, and their work directly contributes to preventing maternal deaths and making a sustainable impact on the lives of thousands of people every year. The CD is also responsible for ensuring Sierra Leone’s social business model has a strong footing on both the social and business side.

The Country Director, Sierra is a key leadership position. The CD represents the organisation in Sierra Leone and is responsible for the overall strategy, management (programmatic, financial, and administrative), and development of Sierra Leone’s national family planning and SRH programmes. They lead skilled, professional country teams to deliver life-saving services through clinical centres, mobile outreach teams, social franchising, and social marketing.

In addition, they are responsible for preparing and executing annual budgets, marketing plans and work plans; developing new business opportunities; overseeing financial, administrative, and logistical resources; ensuring adherence to MSI minimum standards; and assuring quality operations in line with annual and long-term strategic goals and objectives. The Country Director manages for results, valuing and rewarding high performance, accountability, speed and efficiency and innovation, while keeping the client at the heart of everything we do.

The Country Director is Sierra Leone’s senior representative in the country of assignment. Reporting to Africa Regional Office of MSI, MSI Sierra Leone is an implementing partner of the MoH, with whom MSI Sierra Leone works closely across all its projects and service delivery channels partnering at national, provincial, district and facility level. They work closely with government to overcome barriers that prevent women and men from accessing safe, affordable, reliable family planning and other sexual and reproductive health services.

About You

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Proven experience of driving impact, quality and sustainability in programmes and improving operational standards
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and guide Country Programmes. Proven ability to effectively communicate ideas, proposals, issues and implications at senior level.
• Excellent project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross- functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Highly developed problem solving, diplomatic, networking and negotiation skills
• Demonstration of ‘making things happen’, operating at pace and delivering effectively through others

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Experience of developing and successfully implementing business plans and growth strategies, with a track record of aligning resources with key priorities, keeping management teams focused on critical milestones and consistently achieving results
• Experience of communicating a range of complex issues with the ability to convey an inspiring vision and purpose both within operations and where appropriate across other business functions.
• An understanding of major policies/ issues of large bilateral/multilateral donors strong working knowledge of business practices
• An international mind-set, with an understanding of, and empathy for, the development sector, together with an appreciation for cultural differences
• Experience in leading a social business preferably in a developing country.
• Experience of formulating and controlling budgets to ensure effective monitoring takes place.
• Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services internationally
• A reputation for ‘making things happen’, operating at pace and delivering effectively through others

Personal Attributes:

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and be committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who has:

• Energy, drive and unwavering commitment for MSI’s mission, with the ability to push boundaries, and make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission
• Passionate about our clients and strives to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting the clients at the centre of everything, and ensuring we deliver high quality, high impact services that meet their individual needs
• Highly motivated with the ability to motivate and develop the skills of the team and inspire individuals and teams through situational leadership and by providing clear direction
• Works as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures
• Ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally within the organisation. Acts as a true MSI ambassador
• A commercial mind-set, understanding the levers for profitability for success within the marketplace. Focuses on results, ensuring long term sustainability and increased impact
• Takes accountability for the decisions made and the behaviours demonstrated
• Aware of the emerging developments within our sector, with the ability to focus and articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others, while understanding the detail and looking for the evidence
• Highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense
• Knowledge and experience of the region
• Ability to travel throughout Africa and internationally to represent the cluster both internally and externally

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Full-time

Contract type: 3 year fixed term appointment

Salary: Country Programme Salary Range + Bonus + Benefits

Closing date: 12^th October 2022 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

JOB TITLE:	Income Generating Activity Officer II
COUNTRY   PROGRAM:	SIERRA LEONE
REPORTS TO:	Project Manager
LOCATION:	FREETOWN

 

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above-mentioned National Position. 

PLEASE NOTE:  

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on “Child Protection”, “Anti-fraud, Bribery and  Corruption”, “Disability, Gender and Age” and “Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation,  Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold  and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code of Conduct. 




Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an International NGO that has been working closely  with the Government of Sierra Leone, and international and national partners in the country since 1996  supporting vulnerable groups and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social  and economic inclusion, rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights.

Currently, HI is implementing three projects for the promotion of Inclusive Education, Mental Health, and  Inclusive Economy. HI is currently in the design/approval process for new projects to create a comprehensive  portfolio, in line with the implementation strategy for 2022 and onwards.

The Touching Minds Raising Dignity (TMRD) project is a mental health and Psychosocial Social Support  (MHPSS) project that is in its second phase of another four years (2022 to 2025) of its implementation.  The project seeks to continue strengthening the implementation of the community-based MHPSS  prevention and response strategy that was developed and implemented in the first phase (2018 to 2021)  of the project.

The position requires working in slums and other deprived communities within the country’s capital,  Freetown. This includes direct interaction with a person with psychosocial distress/mental health lived  experience. However, the position holder will not provide any form of direct specialized MHPSS services  to the beneficiaries of the project but rather ensure the livelihood and financial strengthening of the  beneficiaries.

 

 

Missions / Responsibilities :

The TMRD IGA Officer will cover the full scope of the Standard Function for Project Officer.

Specific focus points are mentioned below:

• The IGA Officer will not be involved in any direct staff management or supervision.  • Ensure capacity building on running small-scale business to about 180 project beneficiaries.  Established and manage the link between the project IGA beneficiaries with Micro Finance Institutions  (MFIs).

Mission 1: Operational implementation Responsibility  

Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks

• Contribute to planning and preparing activities, tools and the associated resources, and implement the  action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.

• Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the  project manager.
• Ensure regular reporting of activities, and contribute to the internal and external reporting as requested  by the project manager.
• Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward  adaptations to the project manager.
• Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the project manager. • Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitoring the partnership relationship  with the project partners.
• Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.

 

 

Responsibility: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning

 • Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.

• Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the project manager, and ensure that project  evaluation recommendations are followed.

• Contribute to project learning
• Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management
• Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on  the project, in line with global standards.
• Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database. Responsibility

 

 

Responsibility Contribute to the coordination of project teams 

• As authorized by the project manager, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and  the support services located in the area when necessary.
• Ensure that the project teams and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work  well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.

 

• Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Contribute to the program’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt  his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI

Other skills

In addition to the skills mentioned in the Standard Function, the following are required: • Training Facilitation Skills • Community mobilization and engagement skills • Emotional Regulation • Communication Skills Qualification   • Diploma or University Degree in Marketing, Business Management/administration, or any  Social Sciences related courses • A minimum of 3 years of working experience in livelihood / IGA project

 

Salary: As per HI salary scale for National Staff & candidate’s experience Probation Period: 3 months 

Duration of Contract: One (01) year with the possibility of renewal based on performance. All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only, with attachments bearing  your full name; example: John Doe – CV (for your CV) and John Doe – Cover Letter (for your cover  letter) with the subject of the position applied for by email only to:

recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org 

 The closing date for applications is 3rd October 2022

Job title Head of Grants,  Resourcing, and

compliance

Reporting to Country Director

Location Freetown with expected  travels

Welbodi Partnership 

 

BACKGROUND 

Other  

relationships 

Works very closely to steer  financial, operational and  grants compliance, with close  contact with donors.

Welbodi Partnership (WP) is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality  and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with  hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve  maternal and child health outcomes in the Western Area of Sierra Leone.

We do this through a range of bold innovative partnerships models across health system  strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.




Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential  healthcare services characterized by respect and dignity for all. Our mission is to build the capacity  and effectiveness of the health system in Sierra Leone using evidence-based practice to reduce the  number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily.

Our programmes are bold, future-facing, and innovative and cut across support to Ola During  Children’s Hospital, the only national tertiary referral hospital for paediatric, supporting maternal  health and research capacity building across Sierra Leone through implementation of the CRIBS  Research Programme.

 

 

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

1. Deliver Lasting Results
2. Working in Partnership
3. Health Systems Approach
4. Valuing People
5. Evidence based approach

For further information, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org

 

The Role :

Welbodi is looking for strategic-thinking, analytic, and multidonor-grounded compliance senior leader  with ability to oversee fast-paced resources/funding oversight whilst ensuring best practices in  compliance.

We are looking for an incumbent with experience in donor relationships management, country portfolio  resourcing, large complex grants administration and pedigree in single entity and consortium structure  compliance processes.

The successful candidate will report to the Country Director and provide inputs in annual strategic  planning, grants mapping and resourcing cycle tracking processes with backstopping responsibility to  identify, track, manage, and improve grants, country office and partners compliance processes and  systems.

Key Responsibilities:   Reporting to the Country Director with oversight  mandate of donor controls; the Head of Grants,  Resourcing, and compliance will deliver the following:

Measures

Donor reporting, grants regulations/performance and  contracts management  • Lead the drafting, reviews, submission, and feedback  Processes involved in all grants cycles. • Provide support to programmes implementation teams on donor standards/requirements for key submissions. • Under Country Director supervision, lead management to review grant contracts for alignment  with extant laws and labour standards. • Conduct regular, necessary, and timely budget  variance analysis (BVA) processes/reports. • Guide the Finance teams in PFR (period financial  review) processes for institutional grants. • Track under- or overspend across grants and mitigate  poor performance of donor contracts. • Lead the programmes implementation, finance, and  operations teams to ensure careful adherence to  Welbodi partnership as well as donor/grants contracts  compliance including adherence to supply chain/procurement and financial management and  policies and procedures. • Serve as the pivot between the program implementation and operations/finance side of Welbodi and in aligning Welbodi Grants health with  country office program quality. • Keep up to date with donor regulations, especially  relating to the NIHR, FCDO, USAID, JICA, EU, Irish  Aid, KFW, SIDA, NORAD, GAC, QFFD, WAHO, and

• Evidence of proper documentation of grant MOUs, SLAs, etc. • Evidence of number of BVA  and PFR submissions and review processes conducted. • Evidence of number of reviews conducted and reports submitted. • Evidence of grants/budgets performance management trackers deployed. • Evidence of archival of grants  agreements and amended grants agreements signed off by Country Director and Welbodi Board.

 

others, and communicate relevant changes to staff  and partners, ensuring links with HQ in terms of global donor strategies and updates on regulations • Support the Welbodi Country Office in administering  donor/grant team checks and balances including  desk-based reviews, periodic audits etc. • In collaboration with the Country Director, review and  sign relevant grants and contracts amendments in line  with Welbodi Partnership strategic direction.
Strategic Excellence and compliance standards • Conduct periodic grants performance review  sessions with the finance, operations, and programs implementation teams. • Conduct continuous real-time performance tracking  against Grants’ KPIs. • Under supervision of the Country Director and in  collaboration with management teams, develop strategies and donor compatible internal  systems to sustain high compliance performance  across the Welbodi CP. • In collaboration with Operations, Finance and  Programs implementation teams carry out high quality reporting of all institutional funding grants/ contracts in Sierra Leone. • Support overall overarching compliance of all teams to Welbodi Partnership high standards of operations.	• Evidence of number of reviews conducted and reports submitted. • Evidence of grants/budgets performance management trackers deployed. • # Of compliance policies/processes institutionalized. • Evidence of grants submission and donor high performance rating scores.
Resourcing, grants strategy, portfolio management • Facilitate and participate in periodic planning  Processes for all donor submissions. • Identify and engage key stakeholders relevant to  nurturing Welbodi Partnership’s in-country portfolio. • Participate in and facilitate decision making around resourcing, fund raising, commitment of WP to contract processes.	• Approved, disseminated, and  shared annual planning process/document. • Database of relevant donor/grant  frameworks

 

Compliance policies’ development, cascade, and risk management  • With the oversight of the country director, assess  relevant compliance policy needs to improve Welbodi  partnership internal systems. • Conduct regular central and field level checks for  relevant policy compliance. • With the Country Director, the Head of Grants,  Resourcing and Compliance will identify, Isolate,  mitigate, manage, and prevent live and potential Welbodi Country Program operational risks. • Maintain and update in-country risks register in line  with global best practices. • Develop a risk and compliance RAG rating system for grants and donor processes. • .	• # Of compliance policies in place. • Detailed and regular risk register  analysis and update. • Presence of feasible RAG rating  system for CP grants risks.
All other duties/functions as designated by Welbodi  Partnership Country Director in line with the CP strategic priorities.	• TBD

 

Skills 

• Familiarity with performance management tools and systems including MRPs (monthly reporting packs), MERs (month end reviews), SUN, Infor BI.
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail. • Strategic and innovative thinker with proven ability to communicate a vision. • Excellent IT, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial skills: budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills: providing solutions to challenging situations. • Demonstrated management skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas with others.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and techniques on the job.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural environment, as a leader and influencer.

 

 

Personal attributes 

• Auditable pedigree in resource/contracts management
• Integrity and an ethos of incorruptibility.
• Motivated and hardworking.
• Openness to learn, relearn and unlearn.
• Strong ability to manage time well and work to multiple and strict deadlines under pressure. • Reliable and conscientious approach to duties.
• Passionate about improving maternal healthcare in Sierra Leone and a keen interest in Health System Strengthening.
• Absolute commitment to teaching and learning and skills improvement of others.

 

Other 

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to accept basic living and working conditions.
• Commitment to the goals and principles of Welbodi Partnership.

 

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

Qualifications 

• Bachelors and/or Masters qualification/degree(s) in grants management, accounting, business administration, public health, or another related field.
• Additional Post-graduate certifications and charters are an added advantage. (and/or background of relevant pedigree in fast-paced performance-driven social enterprise organizations is also equivalent).

 

 

Experience 

• Previous experience working in business-focused health organizations with social enterprise models and performance tracking tools like SUN, Power/Info BI, Kobocollect is critical
• Experience in local partner, consortium partner oversight and management are key.
•  Familiarity with donor registration platforms like PADOR is an advantage
• At least four years’ upper middle/senior management experience is preferred.
• Management- level experience to include contracts oversight, budgets holding responsibility, fundraising, operations, and finance management.
• Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
• Experience in the charity sector and/or in impoverished, post-conflict, or other challenging environments.

 

 

**We are open to considering exceptional and committed candidates with less management  experience if they possess the energy and skill set to drive our organisation forward. 

Knowledge 

Knowledge of relevant evidence-based approaches to improving maternal, neonatal, and child health,  and of national and international strategies and frameworks in these areas.

Other 

Fluency in Krio and/or other local languages desirable.

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES 

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and volunteers  at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in  full in our policies.

 

SAFEGUARDING 

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young  people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way  that supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will

be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or equivalent in countries  other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

 

DATA PROTECTION 

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering  and employment in which individuals are selected and treated based on their relevant merits and  abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s  policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex,  marital or parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age, or political belief.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s poorest  countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging, including many things we take for  granted in other working environments, such as running water, power, communications, staff  competency and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment – many of these things are  not a given in the environments where we work. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure a  safe working environment, this is a challenging context, much of which is out of our control. Welbodi  Partnership places a strong emphasis on staff health and well-being and strives to always ensure staff  comfort.

 

JOB REVISION 

This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or  restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing  circumstances.

 

SALARY/BENEFITS 

Based on job competency alignment to internal pay scales. The full remuneration package will be  discussed with shortlisted candidates.

 

How to apply :

APPLICATION PROCESS: The closing date for applications is the 29th of September 2022 – we  encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one  email to jobs@welbodipartnership.org using the following subject title: Application – HEAD OF  GRANTS, RESOURCING AND COMPLIANCE. 

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

Reasons for applying to this position

Overview of key experience related to this post

Your country of residence and nationality

Date you are able to commence and duration of availability

Please note CVs should be no more than 4 pages long. Please do not send any additional  documentation at this stage.

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.