About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

In 2016 we set up a Centre for Excellence in Research, Evidence and Learning (REL). Following a recent organisational restructure, the REL hub now sits in the Programme Policy, Research and Learning team (PPRL), one of three teams that make up Christian Aid’s Policy, Public Affairs and Campaign Department. PPRL exists to generate and provide thought leadership to the organisation; offer research and sector-based expertise to support practice across our global programmes, and to enhance the links between national programme delivery and learning; and global policy analysis and understanding.

REL exists to enable and strengthen the generation and use of research, evidence and learning in Christian Aid that is informed and led by those living in poverty. It also works to centralise their voices in our programmes, policies and practices, and in the development sector to bring about social, systemic and individual transformation for people living in poverty. It seeks to achieve this by:

• Opening up spaces for research, evidencing and learning collaborations in the global South
• Producing, promoting and supporting high-quality ethical research and evidencing gathering on poverty that is aligned with Christian Aid’s strategy ‘Standing Together’)
• Guiding processes of evidence use and learning in Christian Aid
• Strengthening technical knowledge of research, evidence, impact and engagement
• Evidence-based influencing and learning from wider debates in the northern and southern academic and development sector around how we understand and conceptualise poverty and development.

About the role

The role is designed to grow Christian Aid’s research funding portfolio and to strengthen Christian Aid’s understanding of, and relationship with the diverse range of organisations that fund applied research, including research councils, bilateral/multilateral institutions, trusts/foundations and philanthropists. The role will provide expert research funding advice and hands-on bid development with colleagues across Christian Aid, as well as developing a research funding strategy and relationships to support the organisation to better access funding for supporting our applied research and evidence portfolio.

As a practice-based organisation much of our research happens in partnership, with academics based in universities and research institutes in the global north and global south. Part of the remit of this role is to explore how best to position ourselves to support further research funding, for example should we be seeking to gain eligibility as an independent research organisation; or are we better placed to pursue our research agenda through partnerships with other types of research organisation?

Although the role sits within the REL function, it has a strong link to our Programme Funding Division and will benefit from being part of a wider network of fundraisers working to support Christian Aid globally. You will work alongside experts who are based globally to develop complex programme proposals and interpret the requirements of institutional funders and you will integrate with existing systems to ensure Christian Aid is able to deliver high quality research proposals. The post-holder will also work alongside the other REL advisors to support staff across the organisation (especially, country programme staff and programme policy advisors,) in developing and co-designing research bids. The role will include a mix of longer term strategy development and immediate operational support to specific research projects.

In summary, the role encompasses three key objectives:

1. To strengthen CA’s capacity to access research funding that is aligned with Christian Aid’s Institutional Funding Strategy and the research and learning framework. This includes identifying strategic funding opportunities and building relationships with research funders.
2. To build Christian Aid’s research portfolio. This includes developing, managing and submitting high quality bids, and developing appropriate tools, systems and processes to support research funding.
3. To build research partnerships (particularly in the global South) and support the submission and management of bids.

All REL team members are committed to reflective practice and are encouraged to capture reflections from experience of strengthening research and evidence processes within Christian Aid, to contribute to organisational learning and promote good practice in practitioner research both within Christian Aid and the broader sector.

About you

You will have excellent understanding of applied research, understanding the research design process and how to develop good quality research proposals; and to ensure that appropriate processes are put in place to manage funding received. You will have had experience of raising research funding from UK based research councils, but you will also understand how to raise funds from other non-academic sources (such as trusts and foundations). You will have a high level of numeracy and understanding of research costing and financial reporting.

You will enjoy working in a practice setting and developing a research funding strategy that responds to the needs and interests of programme and policy/ advocacy colleagues. You will enjoy the balance between longer term strategy development, and direct operations, including being able to respond quickly and effectively to short-turn around funding calls. You will be equally comfortable engaging with academics and practitioners (development and humanitarian), and you will have had experience of working with colleagues across the globe. As such you will be confident in team leadership and cross-departmental and team working in a largely online setting. You will also be confident leading and facilitating online meetings.

You will be able to produce your own funding proposals, as well as also support others in developing their own outputs and in managing co-designed processes. As such, you will have excellent project management skills with an ability to work in a systematic and organised manner. You will be good at managing your own workload and competing priorities. You will also have a deep commitment to strengthening the quality of evidence and impact in an INGO and you will understand the role of culture and context in research, evidence and learning and be aligned with REL’s commitment to epistemic justice.

Equally important will be your interpersonal skills, your ability to build strong relationships and work across different departments, and help colleagues to reflect and learn, make sharper decisions and achieve better results. You will have a good appreciation of the diversity of cultures, workstyles and perspectives that exist.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact cbollaert@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian – Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/lifebalance.

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

1.) Feedback, Complaint & Response Mechanism Call Center Officer
2.) MEAL Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Feedback, Complaint & Response Mechanism Call Center Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Feedback, Complaint & Response Mechanism Call Center Officer 

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

About CRS Sierra Leone

Since 1963, Catholic Relief Services has demonstrated unwavering commitment in Sierra Leone in fulfillment of the aspirations of the Catholic Bishops and the catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and venerable overseas in partnership with Government, other organizations, communities, and people without classifications of creed, race, or nationality. CRS Sierra Leone has reputably evolved its development strategies in responds to changes in national contexts and developments priorities. Today CRS has proudly carved competitive competence in responding to emergencies and promoting health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

Catholic Relief Services is committed to ensuring all CRS staff and affiliates uphold their ethical and legal obligations to treat all people with respect, to actively prevent all forms of harm or abuse caused by staff/affiliates, especially towards program participants, other vulnerable community embers, and other staff/affiliates, and to report suspicions or concerns of any such violations. CRS is also committed to ensuring that projects consult communities and implement feedback response mechanism to collect and respond to community feedback. These commitments are reflected in the CRS Policy on Safeguarding, as well as CRS’ MEAL policies and procedures (MPP), which outline the responsibilities of CRS staff to be accountable to donors and to program participant. MPP 6 on Accountability to beneficiaries requires CRS staff to engage with partners to utilize an approach to accountability, in line with the CRS Protection Policy, that emphasizes the importance o listening to and understanding the diverse needs of the women and men, girls and boys we serve, a d reflecting those needs in the project’s decision-making processes and activities.

Part of the CP accountability mechanism will include the use of a Toll-Free Call Center which will host and operate Free Line(s) on a short code with dedicated VPNs to route calls between the h Steed server and the soft/lP phones located in CRS office that hosts, configures, and sets up ticketing system for opening and following up on tasks arising from inbound calls where email alerts are generated and sent to individuals with assigned tickets.

Job Title: Feedback, Complaint and Response Mechanism Call Center Officer 

Department: CRS Country Programs 

Reports To:        Country Program MEAL Coordinator

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Freetown

JOB SUMMARY

 All CRS and partner staff have crucial role to implement the FCRM in an effective, incident, and confidential manner, some of them have direct implementation role whereas some other support role. The FCRM Call Center Officer will be managing the CRS Toll Free Call Center, receiving feedback from projects participants and other stakeholders, assigning feedbacks to project ma agers, and monitoring and reporting of all feedback and responses in collaboration with the CP MEAL Coordinator, all project MEAL managers, project managers and other SMT members. He/she shall contain outlay seek to improve the quality of the Toll-free call center in line with CRS principles on data protection and security and ensuring the relevance and sustainability of the Toll-Free Call center.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To receive, review, categorize, and assign all feedback and complaints in a safe ad confidential manner.
• Work with persons related to assigned feedback to respond to feedback the complaint provided in a safe and confidential manner.
• Collaborate with the CP MEAL coordinator, IT manager and the Toll-Free line and Call center service providers to maintain an effective and uninterrupted operations of t e call center during working and non- working hours including holidays through the IVR system
• Collaborate with all project MEAL managers and officers to ensure feedback shar d (formally or informally) through other channels of FCRM are documented and effectively utilized
• To support the design, review, and execution of FCRM channels through the designed platforms.
• To record all callers’ interviews into the call center database system and console ate all FCRM channels feedback/data.
• To prepare trend analysis and provide bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly summa report on the progress of feedback and responses on the call center for the attention of the MEAL Coordinator.
• To comply and maintain CRS ethical standards in MEAL by ensuring privacy and confidentiality of all type of data (feedback and response) collected and stored.
• To support learning and reflection meetings by providing data and analytical repo s/dashboard of feedback and status of responses, and emerging issues across projects.
• To maintain an updated version of the FCRM flowchart and menu and provide orientation to project team and other CRS staff on FCRM system including FCRM forms.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Management, or Social Sciences related field. A degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in handling and managing Toll Free Call Center
•  Knowledge in Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, Power Point, COMM Care, Power).
• General knowledge of technical principles and concepts in Toll-Free Call Center and accountability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote areas
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team required
• Previous experience with USAID reporting guidelines (desired)

Competencies (Personal Knowledge and Skills)

• Transparent communication — Capable of taking proactive steps to sharing information and results with the required persons or group of persons.
• Alignment with standards — Being able to demonstrate that FCRM roles and re possibilities have been discharged in compliance with agreed FCRM principle and Accountability practices.
• Responsiveness — Being able to ensure that FCRM channels are established, functional and accessible so that stakeholders can voice their feedback, ideas, suggestions, and complaints; and committing to provide an appropriate response on how their inputs is informing project decisions.
• Participation — Capable of encourage varying degrees of contributions from different types of stakeholders.
• Responsible Data — To collect, manage, utilize, archive and (when necessary) responsibly destroy data in a way that protects constituent privacy and rights, and is in accordance with CRS Responsible Data Values and Principles and international and local regulations.
• ICT4D — Demonstrate experience in using Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CommCare, PowerBL), and in data management including database management t, cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with FCRM stake holders Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural team.
• Time management and the ability to focus on multiple priorities

Required Language

• English proficiency preferred with a sound knowledge of Krio a key requirement. Knowledge in other local languages will be an added advantage.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

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

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

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

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

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

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

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th September 2022.

2.) MEAL Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  MEAL Manager 

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

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.  CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country.  CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio based on the country’s dynamic needs. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, and Urban Resilience. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and a field office in Kabala, with over 140 staff in total.

Job Title: Meal Manager – Urban Resilience 

Department: CRS Operations Unit 

Reports To:        Program Director – Urban Resilience, with dotted lines to the CP MEAL Coordinator

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to travel around Western Urban and Rural settings

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to manage, strengthen, and provide technical direction to the Urban Resilience Portfolio MEAL system, ensure learning, build the capacity of MEAL staff, and support the implementation of CRS MEAL policies and procedures. The MEAL Manager will support the Urban Resilience program team and partner staff to develop high-quality monitoring systems and tools which measure progress toward indicators. He/she will ensure that accountability and learning are systematically captured and used in the Urban Resilience and the Country Program.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement all MEAL activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project teams and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise the MEAL assistant. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being.
• Champion learning with project staff, partner teams, and other project MEAL staff within the CP. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
• Act as a MEAL resource person in the MEAL system review for the Urban Resilience portfolio.
• Coordinate the identification of MEAL needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
• Compile, analyze and present project summary data and progress reports to Urban Resilience Director to generate progress updates for reporting.
• Support partners through supervision and training to ensure that they provide CRS timely and quality reports.
• Conduct data verification exercises in the field to ensure data and reporting are of high quality and data reported to donors, CRS and other stakeholders are accurate.
• Monitor the use of standardized CRS reporting forms and suggest adaptations as required.
• Developed new reporting forms as needed in consultation with Project Director.
• Coordinate with project managers, MEAL assistants, project officers and the director to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem-solving.
• Support MEAL Assistants and project officers to follow up on the agreed monthly summary data and quarterly progress reports.
• Monitor partners to report on MEAL-related activities as required during project implementation.
• In consultation with Project Director, ensure the data collection needs are up to date.
• Establish strong working relationships with partners and other stakeholders.
• Represent the program at various levels as directed by the Urban Resilience Director.
• Support the Director to meet all reporting requirements to Gateway.
• Collaborate with the CP MEAL coordinator to ensure that the CP program is compliant with the donor and agencies’ MEAL policies, procedures, standards, and good practices.
• Carry out other CP, Regional, or Agency-wide MEAL initiatives that may be assigned from time to time by the MEAL Coordinator.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with large donors e.g.: European Union, OFDA, USAID (including PEP FAR, FFP, FtF, offices), USDA, Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Familiarity with principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience with participatory MEAL systems.
• Proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, Access, Excel, and skills in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information to various stakeholders.
• Experience using ICT for data collection and information visioning and mapping using GIS.
• Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys (including

sound understanding of sampling issues).

• Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants.
• Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening, and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development.

Required Languages – English is essential, and Krio is an added advantage

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel around Western Urban and Rural settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in MEAL is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

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

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

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

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

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

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

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 20th September 2022.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Climate Change – Focused Hazard Mapping & Environmental Impact Assessment
2.) Deputy Team Leader

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Climate Change – Focused Hazard Mapping & Environmental Impact Assessment

Sierra Leone

Global: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC works in more than 40 countries and in 22 cities in the United States to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions of people uprooted by conflict or disaster. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Sierra Leone: The IRC began emergency operations in Sierra Leone in 1998 during the civil war. In the post-conflict reconstruction period, the IRC consolidated its operations into three core programmatic areas: Health, Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Education. Today, IRC Sierra Leone implements projects in Health, Women and Girls Protection and Empowerment (WPGE) and Education and is planning on introducing projects in Water Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH), Governance, and Economic Well-Being. The IRC has offices in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Kailahun, and Kono Districts but implements projects in all districts through partners (the IRC’s health consortium project – Saving Lives in Sierra Leone (SLiSL) – is implemented in all 16 districts and the WPGE consortium project – Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) is implemented across 10 districts). The IRC Sierra Leone Country Program

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.

Requisition ID: req31413

Job Title: Deputy Team Leader

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Proposal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

The IRC is seeking a qualified Deputy Team Leader for the anticipated five-year FCDO-funded Health Systems Strengthening in Sierra Leone (HSS-SL) project. The budget for the project is TBC but the FCDO have indicated that it will be up to GBP 65million. The Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for providing contract management, operational, financial management and partner management oversight and support. Working in close collaboration with the Team Leader and key project staff, the Deputy Team Leader will ensure that HSS-SL delivers to time and cost against forecasts and budgets. The Deputy Team Leader will work under the oversight of the IRC in Sierra Leone, and will be based in Freetown, with frequent travel to project locations.




Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian and development organization working in more than 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, the IRC supports Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. Our work is designed to improve the life of women, youth and children through high quality Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

The IRC – along with its consortium partners – is planning to bid for the upcoming FCDO-funded Health Systems Strengthening in Sierra Leone (HSS-SL) project. The IRC is the incumbent lead of the NGO “Unite” consortium for the FCDO Saving Lives in Sierra Leone (SLiSL) phase II programme (2018-2022), which is the predecessor of HSS-SL. The HSS-SL project will support the Government of Sierra Leone to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services through a comprehensive systems strengthening approach at district level and national level.

Scope Of Work

The Deputy Team Leader will provide contract management, operational, financial and partner management oversight and support for HSS-SL. They will support the Team Leader to ensure project performance through monitoring of activity progress, robust financial management, partner management and contract compliance. The Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the team (including partners) to achieve project targets in compliance with FCDO and IRC requirements, policies and best practices relating to subcontracts and grant management, project implementation, and contract close-out. Grant and partner management are a key part of the role.

The Deputy Team Leader will conduct regular monitoring visits to the districts to ensure compliance, coordination, and management of project activities. They will develop, review and monitor – in coordination with key project staff – annual workplans and performance plans to ensure that priorities are on track. They will also work closely with the project’s Finance Manager to develop annual budgets, monitor project expenses, and prepare budget forecasts and financial reports for the donor. In addition, the Deputy Team Leader will play a key role in Risk Management for the project.

The Deputy Team Leader will work closely with the Team Leader and Finance Manager to deliver to time and cost against forecasts and budgets. They will support donor reporting through both formal and informal debriefings, as well as consolidating and editing annual and quarterly reports – working closely with the Team Leader and other key project staff. Finally, they will liaise directly with the donor to provide project updates, discuss obstacles, performance plans, and progress against targets, deputizing for the Team Leader as needed.

The Deputy Team Leader will support and mentor project staff, creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.

This position reports to the HSS-SL Team Leader. It is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding; we anticipate that the project will begin in 2023.

Requirements

• 10 years+ of increasingly responsible experience of programme management for large and complex multi-partner, multi-year development projects (at least $20million in value)
• Excellent working knowledge of FCDO projects, regulations, compliance and reporting requirements; experience of working on FCDO contracts (as well as grants) is desirable
• Advanced degree from an accredited university in public health management, social sciences, international development or related field
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing programmatic budgets (at least $20million in value) for institutional donors such as FCDO, USAID, EU, World Bank
• Substantial partner management experience, including experience of managing partnerships with INGOs, local partners and private sector actors
• Experience working in the Sierra Leone and/or West Africa context is desirable
• Adept in work-planning, budgeting, adaptive management and risk management
• Outstanding leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated innovation and success in staff capacity-building
• Strong written, oral presentation and facilitation skills in English required
• Highly motivated, possesses strong sense of integrity and a positive attitude
• Willingness to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed

Safety & Security Situation

All staff must comply with all IRC Sierra Leone security policies and procedures.

Standards for Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Save the Children International is recruiting to fill two positions:

1.) PRIME Manager (PDQ)
2.) New Development Business Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) PRIME Manager (PDQ)

2.) New Development Business Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

Please Note:  

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on “Child Protection”, “Anti-fraud,  Bribery and Corruption”, “Gender” 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 and Conduct. 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND 

Handicap International Federation “HI” (Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is  an International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone,  international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groups and  people with disabilities. Currently, HI is implementing four projects for the promotion of Inclusive  Education, Mental Health, Accessible and Technical support, and Protection. 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 Technical Manager is responsible for  implementing technical projects for Accessibility and Inclusion domains and giving support to  other projects in the mentioned technical areas.

Handicap International is seeking for a qualified Sierra Leonean citizen to fill the above mentioned position. 

The Accessibility & Inclusion Technical Project Manager will cover the full scope of the Standard  Function for Project Manager. Specific focus points are mentioned below:  • Represent HI in external technical meetings

• Contribute to the writing of Accessibility & Inclusion technical projects. • Contributes to capacity building or awareness-raising opportunities for INGO/NNGO/  Government actors on disability and inclusion In addition to the above, the Accessibility &  Inclusion technical PM will act as a “Security Watch” in our Social Media, identifying and taking  down harmful content

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Expertise

1.1 Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and

1.2   standards on rehabilitation and inclusion. 

1. Provide adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers when relevant  (adapt standards to PM’s tools, contribute to proposal writing and reporting) in line  with strategies, standards and mandatory transversal approaches
2. Ensure a local sectorial watch, best practice capture on inclusion topics  c. Contribute to recruitment and briefing when relevant
3. Ensure technical quality in trainings, support in preparation of content and delivery of  trainings.
4. Support the process of provision of assistive devices, liaising between schools, service  providers, community and ministries.

1.3 Ensure technical learning from projects

1. Contribute to projects’ capitalization and ensure technical learning from projects under  inclusion
2. Develop training content in relevant topics and conduct trainings alongside PMs

1.4 Ensures the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the Programmes under inclusion

1. Ensure regular technical quality control of projects and programmes and issue  warnings and recommendations
2. Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations within the inclusion field, if applicable

1.4 Contributes to the development of relevant research and innovation projects in the region  a. Suggest and steer technical innovation projects

1. Identify the priorities of Research and Studies and steer R&S if applicable

1.5 Contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation  a. Contribute to the local animation of the professional channels under rehabilitation and  inclusion coming from the Technical Divisions

1. Animate a local talent pool in inclusion topics (carry out technical interviews of candidates and produce recommendations, identify the needs regarding trainings)

2. Influence

Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the rehabilitation  and inclusion sector

1. Represent the technical expertise of HI throughout the local relevant networks  b. Contribute to advocacy on inclusion themes in line with the global advocacy priorities c. Contribute to communication messages locally in line with the global communication  priorities

3. Business development

Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under the  rehabilitation and inclusion sector

1. Contributes to the context analysis in the rehabilitation and inclusion sectors b. Contributes to the design and writing of new projects in the region and when  asked in other countries within the Geographic Division
2. Identify & transform major opportunities in the country under the inclusion scope d. Identify & develop local partnerships and/or consortiums with NGOs, Institutions,  and Companies on technical priorities or important topics in the region under the  inclusion scope.

LEVEL OF DELEGATION  

Skills

Expected Start Date: October 2022 

Salary: As per HI salary scale  

Probation Period: 3 months 

Duration of Contract: Initial one (1) year 

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) including at least 2 professional references’ contacts (active email  address and phone number), with the subject of the position applied for by email only to:  recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org 

Closing date for applications is 19th September 2022 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Job title: District Advisors (x4)

Work Location: Freetown (1); Kono (1); rural districts (2).

Department: Policy & Partnerships/Medical

Report to: Senior Technical Advisor, Primary Care Expansion

Line Management: No

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change.Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

PartnersInHealth (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

PIH-Sierra Leone has a strong track record of service delivery in Sierra Leone’s Kono district, where we have seen drastic improvements in health outcome, including in maternal/child health, HIV/TB care, and in overall quality of care and service utilization. PIH-Sierra Leone works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), and in the coming years will be supporting District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) in multiple districts in Sierra Leone as part of the implementation of a large donor-funded program to catalyze health service delivery and improve health outcomes in these districts and replicate the Kono model.

Strong all-rounders that are diplomatic and technically skilled, District Advisors will act as partners to DHMTs in the day-to-day implementation of district-level health policy and health service delivery, working closely with DHMT staff and other district level advisors focused on M&E and clinical operations. In this role, they will apply the nuts and bolts of project management andpublic healthto help DHMTs get things done and scale up successful models of health services. Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, District Advisors will spent 75% of their time in their home districts, and approximately 25% of their time travelling to Freetown or Kono district.

The District Advisor helps to facilitate all DHMT-level project activities, including trainings for DHMT counterparts, developing project plans, and establishing or reinforcing DHMT workflows centered on clinical care, quality improvement, facility management, supply chain, and other domains as needed. S/he will regularly convene PIH district staff and Ministry of Health and Sanitation counterparts regularly to review human resource needs, facility and quality improvement updates, and overall project plans.




Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Government accompaniment

• Support major project components undertaken by DHMT counterparts, including the hiring of key clinical and operational staff
• Along with the Senior Technical Advisor, facilitate management and quality improvement trainings for key DHMT counterparts
• Work closely with DHMT counterparts and the Senior Technical Advisor to prepare for district level in-charges meeting
• Pragmatically support government counterparts by identifying and resolving obstacles to program success, and paving the way for significant health projects and health improvements in the district
• Visiting district-level facilities to support the implementation of trainings and improvements to selected facilities based on PIH health system strengthening models
• Support district teams in creating full district project fora that regularly (semesterly) bring together all key DHMT, MoHS, and facility staff in order to develop a project identity and to address shared challenges beyond any one facility or program area

• Facilitate planning, drafting, and implementation of district-level project plans
• Facilitate rotation of DHMT and MoHS staff (especially Clinical lead and Clinical mentors) to Kono learning district work with their thematic cohort
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Technical Advisor on project progress at the district and facility levels
• Draft or assist in drafting of presentations, working documents and budgets, chair meetings and keep minutes. Track and monitor activities
• Support DHMTs through assessing DHMT capacity against project goals, and supporting professional development, HR development and policy and service delivery planning
• Lead on selected aspects on the development of PIH’s overall national approach to health systems strengthening, working closely with the Senior Technical Advisor

Leadership and relationships

• Build strong relationships with District Health Management Teams as key representative of PIH at district-level in a spirit of partnership
• Clarify responsibilities for district health plan outcomes; ensure that each major project component has an “owner” within the DHMT
• Deliver management training on topics such as goal setting, supportive supervision, project planning and management, data for decision-making, and standardized tools
• Promote and model tenets of PIH philosophy such as ‘the patients are our bosses’
• Act as coach and mentor to national district-based staff in M&E and operations

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Self-driven, with track record successfully managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. ‘Gets things done’
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to structure and recall information, and develop processes and systems for project and information management
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including from public sector and across organisations, including through 1:1 coaching and hosting formal workshops and trainings
• Solid technical writing skills, and able to produce meeting notes, SOPs, guidelines etc.
• Numerate, comfortable with budgeting and Excel skills, and comfortable with analysing data in Excel
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work with humility and achieve results, including in settings with resource limitations, through an entrepreneurial mindset, planning and persistence
• Willingness to spend multiple weeks a month in field locations in rural Sierra Leone
• Passion for PIH’s mission and commitment to social justice and developing a preferential option for the poor in healthcare

Desirable

• Relevant master’s degree, e.g., MBA, MPH, MPA or similar
• Experience working in the public health sector (ideally, alongside DHMTs) in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Prior experience in Sierra Leone
• Experience with large scale projects/quality improvement/management consulting or similar
• Experience with health systems strengthening, especially maternal/child health or primary care
• Technical skills in one or more of quality improvement; medicine; lab strengthening; pharmacy strengthening; supply chain
• Experience with donor-funded projects in public health or international development, especially high-compliance institutional donors (e.g., USAID, CDC, GAC, FCDO, World Bank, Global Fund etc.)
• Familiarity with PIH’s 5S health systems strengthening model
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced Excel skills

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be

undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please kindly note that the recruitment of this position is subject to approval of funding.

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Posting Title: Resident Coordinator (Sierra Leone), D2

Job Code Title: RESIDENT COORDINATOR

Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System

Duty Station: FREETOWN

Posting Period: 02 September 2022 – 16 September 2022

Job Opening Number: 22-Sustainable Development-RCS-187428-D-Freetown (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organisational Setting and Reporting

In its resolution 72/279 of 31 May 2018, the General Assembly created a dedicated, impartial empowered and sustainable development-focused coordination function for the United Nations development system, drawing on the expertise and assets of all United Nations development system entities, including specialized and non-resident agencies.

The Resident Coordinator system ensures the coordination of all organizations of the United Nations dealing with operational activities for development at the country level, regardless of the nature of their presence in the country. It encompasses the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Country Team and Resident Coordinator’s Office and is served by the UN Development Coordination Office.

In line with this General Assembly mandate, the Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking representative of the United Nations development system (UNDS) at the country level, with the responsibility to lead United Nations country teams, and ensure system-wide accountability on the ground – including through a matrixed dual reporting model – for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and coordinating UN support to countries in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda. She/he brings to the role an appreciation of the breadth of assets of the United Nations in the service of sustaining peace.

The Resident Coordinator is the designated representative of – and reports to – the SecretaryGeneral. The Resident Coordinator also reports annually to the host Government on the systemwide implementation of the UN Cooperation Framework.

The Resident Coordinator system is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In performing her/his functions, the Resident Coordinator is guided by the respective UN Cooperation Framework and international frameworks, norms and standards agreed amongst the Member States of the United Nations.




Responsibilities

•  Represents the United Nations at the highest-levels of state and together with the relevant agency representative(s) fosters engagement with Government, civil society, bilateral and multilateral partners, academia and private sector to enable the UN development system to address national needs, priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda and to advocate for action and acceleration on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
•  Leads the UN country team in the development, monitoring and reporting on the UN Cooperation Framework, and enables the UN Country Team’s implementation of the UN Cooperation Framework, in full consultation with Government, and through engagement with diverse partners;

•  Coordinates UN system-wide support to Government, taking a preventive approach and identifying and mitigating risks to the achievement of the SDGs and their benefit to all;

• Supports, catalyzes and advocates for the work of UNCT member agencies, funds and programmes and supports Country Representatives in reaching their agency-specific goals;
•  Coordinates UN entities’ contributions to context and trend analysis, including a high-quality Common Country Analysis, sharing key findings with the Government and keeping the Secretary-General informed, as appropriate;
•  Promotes and advocates for the fundamental values, standards and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for and protection of human rights and gender equality and advocacy on the SDG commitment to leave no one behind in achieving the sustainable development goals, and reaching the furthest behind first;
•  Together with the UN development system entities, engages, convenes and forges strategic partnerships at the national and sub-national level with diverse entities including with civil society, trade unions and employers’ organizations, networks of young people, the private sector, parliamentarians, academia, media and think tanks, and the broader development community, around UN’s collective support to the 2030 Agenda;
•  Advances, with Government and the UN Country Team and relevant regional entities, regional knowledge-sharing and collaboration, south-south and triangular exchanges, multi-country and transboundary initiatives in pursuit of greater system-wide results and impact on the implementation of Agenda 2030 in country;
•  Identifies, and leverages expertise and assets from across the UN development system, resident or non-resident, to improve shared results, addressing gaps in SDG coverage, effectively utilizing the mandates, capacities, comparative and collaborative advantages within the UN system to do so and ensures alignment of UN development efforts with national 2 development needs and priorities, to foster coherence and impact, and to reduce overlaps, duplication and fragmentation;
•  Provides governance and oversight of system-wide country financing instruments. Pursues funding on behalf of the UN development system for joint UN efforts, system-wide plans and initiatives in support of the UN Cooperation Framework and public and private financing for the implementation of Agenda 2030;
•  Leads continued engagement on and pursuance of the UN’s normative agenda, as per international and regional treaties, conventions and recommendations in support of national capacity development in normative and operational areas, in accordance with respective mandates and based on the UN’s comparative advantage, roles and responsibilities;
•  Fosters an enabling environment inside and outside the UN, aimed at facilitating collaboration, knowledge and data gathering, analysis and sharing practices to underpin a dynamic and forward-thinking UN contribution to the country, drawing on the global knowledge and expertise of the entire UN system to benefit the country’s access to sustainable development solutions;
•  Facilitates access to national, regional and global resources to advance new avenues and pathways to innovation around but not limited to financing and new technologies for sustainable development;
•  Leads and enhances, together with the UN Country Team, strategic communication that advances UN system efforts and collective results to promote the 2030 Agenda, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership;
•  When appointed as Designated Official, ensures effective coordination of country-level security and is accountable to the Secretary-General, through the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, for the security of United Nations personnel and their eligible family members, UN premises and assets throughout the country, designated area or mission, and leads the inter-agency Security Management Team;
•  Promotes and nurtures staff learning and the implementation of staff rules and policies, including on prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment, and gender parity;

Where the RC is the highest UN official, the RC has system-wide responsibility for developing collective protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) strategies and ensuring that action plans are implemented, thereby capacitating the UNCT to lead on overseeing such initiatives.

• Manages a matrixed dual reporting system with UN country team heads with respect to their contributions to the UN Cooperation Framework objectives and the collective results of the 3 UN development system towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the country level, in accordance with the Management and Accountability Framework;
•  Advances, with the UN Country Team, country-specific measures to promote UN common business operations, including common premises and back-offices, to enable joint work and generate greater efficiencies, synergies and coherence, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 71/243;
•  In contexts where international humanitarian assistance is required, and a separate Humanitarian Coordinator is not designated and when there is no lead agency designated by the Emergency Relief Coordinator, leads and coordinates the response efforts of United Nations and relevant humanitarian actors, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 46/182 and related resolutions, and facilitates linkages between humanitarian and development programming for enhanced and sustainable impact;
•  In conflict and post-conflict settings facilitates the integration of the UN Country Team’s work with UN peacekeeping or political missions to fully contribute to building resilience, prevention, sustaining peace and transition planning and management; and
•  Manages and provides strategic guidance and oversight to the Resident Coordinators Office.

Competencies

The Resident Coordinator competencies are embedded in the RC Leadership Profile. (https://unsdg.un.org/resources/resident-coordinator-leadership-profile)

Education

Master’s degree – or equivalent post graduate qualification – in development studies, international relations, political science, economics, social sciences, human rights, law or closely related fields (for otherwise suitably qualified candidates, a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced post graduate university degree).

Work Experience

Over 15 years of substantive experience and results in leadership roles at the international level is required (including five years of cumulative experience in development, human rights, rule of law peace-building or humanitarian work at country level outside of one’s own country).

Previous RC experience is required. Senior-level inter-agency coordination experience may be considered in lieu of RC experience.

Solid experience in the management and/or coordination of multi-sectorial humanitarian assistance operations, preferably at the country level and preferably in a multilateral context is desirable.

Strong political acumen with proven ability to understand complex power dynamics in a politically sensitive environment is desirable.

Extensive experience and results in accessing and working effectively with high level government officials, senior diplomats, regional/subregional and other international organisations (ECOWAS, MRU, etc.) in countries with highly sensitive governance and political systems is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to provide insightful political analysis to senior officials and identify situations that could warrant preventive action is desirable.

Previous experience working in a post-conflict setting is desirable.

Previous experience as a UN Designated Official (DO) for Security is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review of the applications and/or an interview.

Special Notice

The start date of this position is September 2023, unless the incumbent is reassigned before that date. Should the incumbent leave earlier, the selected candidate will be required to deploy within three (3) months of receipt of notification.

According to the ICSC classification, Freetown is currently classified as a D duty station, rated on a scale that assesses the difficulty of working and living conditions from A to E, with A being the least and E, the most difficult. The duration of assignment for D duty stations is of 3 years.

Eligibility for this position is limited to candidates who are members of the Resident Coordinator Pool.

Resident Coordinators can apply for this post if by the post’s indicated start date they have one year or less of service remaining in their current duty station.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The appointment against this position is limited to the Resident Coordinator System in this specific duty station.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Conservation Livelihoods Officer
2.) Project Manager, Conservation Livelihood
3.) New Business Development Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Conservation Livelihoods Officer

THE ROLE: Conservation Livelihoods Officer -Jersey Oversea Aid (JOA) Project

Save the Children is recruiting Project Officers for Jersey Oversea Aid (JOA) Project to implement a conservation livelihoods project in Sierra Leone.  The project will run for approximately three years, and will be implemented in twelve communities of the south-western, coastal region of Sierra Leone. The Project is aim to reduce degradation of natural resources and biodiversity by ensuring conservation of mangrove ecosystems and restoration of coastal forest lands; and to equip coastal communities, including the most vulnerable households, with knowledge and skills required to adopt sustainable livelihoods practices.

The Conservation Livelihoods Officers will be responsible for implementing project activities in the designated project Communities, and in close collaboration with the other officers, in order to achieve the overall project objectives; and will report to the Conservation Livelihoods Project Manager.  S/he will be based in Pujehun with frequent travel and overnight stays in Mattru Jong.  The role holder will work in collaboration with government, local partners, and other project stakeholders; and with other SCI staff.  In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors of Science degree. /HND Certificate, Diploma in Rural Development/ Business Studies, economics or related courses, with at least 2 years’ experience in Food Security / Livelihoods, agricultural extension services or rural development

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Experience implementing community development programmes, especially in rural communities, with a food security and livelihoods component (agriculture, savings and loan groups, cash/voucher assistance, etc.).
• Experience in implementing conservation projects is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English; including documentation and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of local language(s) in Pujehun and/or Bonthe.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage positively with people at all levels.
• Good training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with Government, NGOs, civil society organisations, etc., is an added advantage.
• Good skills in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
• Experience developing activity budgets.
• Willingness to promote gender equality and inclusion.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
• Ability and willingness to be based in project communities
• Possesses a valid motor bike riders’ licence or is willing to learn.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable 

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility for extension.

Closing Date:  13th September, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.




APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Send all Applications and CV to the link below:

APPLY

2.) Project Manager, Conservation Livelihood

THE ROLE: JOA Project Manager, Conservation Livelihood

Save the Children is recruiting Project Manager for Jersey Oversea Aid Project to implement a conservation livelihoods project in Sierra Leone.  The project will run for approximately three years, and will be implemented in twelve communities of the south-western, coastal region of Sierra Leone. The Project is aim to reduce degradation of natural resources and biodiversity by ensuring conservation of mangrove ecosystems and restoration of coastal forest lands; and to equip coastal communities, including the most vulnerable households, with knowledge and skills required to adopt sustainable livelihoods practices.

The Project Manager will provide project oversight and management to the project team in Pujehun and Bonthe districts on planning, execution, monitoring, report writing, budget and award management, in order to meet timelines and delivery of quality activities within the life of the project.  S/he will work under the purview of the Pujehun Field manager, and is expected to work closely with all other Save the Children projects/ programmes and departments; and external stakeholders as required.  In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in development studies, social sciences with at least 5 years’ work experience or a postgraduate qualification with 3 years’ experience in program management

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• 5 years substantial experience of project management, particularly in rural locations.
• At least 3 years of experience working on food security and livelihoods/Agricultural and/or conservation livelihoods related projects.
• Ability to provide leadership and support to project staff working in remote locations.
• Experience in the management of finance, logistics and administration: broad based knowledge of field logistics including, remote communications, project administration, and controls.
• Proven experience with budget and finance management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report-writing and consistent communications with line manager and with people whom s/he manages
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically.
• Excellent spoken and written English

• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in rural areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• An appreciation of a consultative, team approach to decision making and the ability to lead a team.
• Experience of working in challenging, areas and willingness to work and live in a rural environment.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel and power point presentation.

Desirable :

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in institutional strengthening of government and or local NGOs.
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility for extension.

Closing Date:  19th September, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Send all Application and CV to the Link Below:

APPLY

3.) New Business Development Manager

THE ROLE: New Business Development Manager

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced, energetic and hard-working woman and man to serve as New Business Development Manager that will lead fundraising and partnerships for the Sierra Leone Country Office. Women are strongly encouraged to apply, and we are also keen to receive applications from residents living in or hailing from the aforementioned location Freetown.

The Country Office Business Development Manager will support the Country Director, PDQ Director, and other country programme staff to grow Save the Children funding and partnerships at country level in order to resource the Country Strategic Plan.

To achieve the country’s programme ambitions in line with SC’s Global Breakthroughs, the Country Office Business Development (BD) Manager will be responsible for coordinating the development of the annual funding strategy, developing an engagement plan across members, donors, implementing partners and other necessary stakeholders, and creating and managing an efficient system to identify and develop new funding opportunities.

The post holder will be expected to work across the Movement (Regional Offices, Members, and other Country Offices as necessary) in achieving the country funding strategy and be the primary link with Regional Offices for all NBD best practices and capacity building efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s Degree with background in business development, donor and relationship management, strategic portfolio analysis and planning, and change management required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required 

• 5+ years demonstrated experience identifying and securing funding from DAC government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors and/or foundations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading assessments of funding landscapes, and developing programme funding strategies to meet strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through critical thinking, analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Highly developed networking skills and ability to form productive working relationships with external donor agencies.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including communicating with impact, influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, able to effectively manage both direct reports as well as lead staff in all countries around the region in a matrix management relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a senior management team, contributing constructively beyond the role’s specific resource mobilization remit.
• Experience in project and change management related to organizational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs.  Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time.
• Professional Fluency in English.

Desirable:

• INGO experience and an excellent grasp of operational issues.
• Female applicant are strongly encouraged to apply
• A detailed understanding on funding mechanisms for development work such as Save the Children’s
• Thematic experience in one or more of Save the Children’s priority areas for Sierra Leone (basic education, child and adolescent health, child protection, livelihoods and climate change).

CONTRACT LENGTH: I Year

Closing Date: 10th September, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document including details of your salary expectations for the role.

• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Send Application and CV to the link Below:

APPLY