Job Description

Conservation Livelihood Project Manager – (220006IY)

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:

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:  19^th 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

Location: Pujehun Town

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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:

Partners In Health (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 center and to referral hospitals.

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Health Statistics Manager
2.) Community Health Worker

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Health Statistics Manager

Position Overview

The Health Statistics Manager will be reporting to the Senior Grant Reporting Analyst. S/he  will be responsible for the operationalization of the organization strategic vision for reinforcing its health information system comprises of health statistics, data management and programs’ design, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (DMERL). In this position, the HS Manager will be in charge to supervise a composite team of archivists, data clerk, data officers, data managers, M&E officers, M&E coordinators. To be efficient in this work, the HS Manager will work closely with the programs’ managers and the SHIS Lead, to receive strategic guidance to better align the annual operational plan. The HSM will develop strong collaboration with relevant entities at MoHS and DMHTs to ensure internal compliance with national requirements and provide strong support in improving the data management in Kono District.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Team Management

• Promote wellness-informed environment to ease and improve staff productivity and performance
• Organize teamwork in a way to provide opportunities for individual growth,
• Manage with efficacy all allocated resources (human, logistics, financial,…)  to the health statistics team
• Provide performance management support and professional development plans for each staff member to increase team’s motivation, capacity, and performance
• Prepare an annual workplan, at the end of each fiscal year aligned with PIH SL strategic plan.
• Submit monthly SIP report.

Strengthening Health Information System

• Oversee and control the data management cycle: From form design to reporting and dissemination.
• At all PIH Supported facilities, ensure the data management system is aligned with clinical and patient workflows and design quality improvement interventions if necessary.
• Create and Lead the Form Committee to strengthening data governance and management along with quality assurance across PIH SL-supported sites
• Ensure consistent and continuous compliance with national, and international standards (M&E, Health Statistics, data management …)
• Develop and maintain strong and sustainable inter-service collaboration by gathering regular feedback and assessing their needs (forms alteration or KPI updates,…) along with performing internal data/information quality audits
• Plan and Coordinate capacity building sessions in health information systems’ essential elements for our internal stakeholders.
• Develop, on an annual basis, activities and interventions based on the SHIS’ Health Information System Strengthening Plan (Pix2Pic), its strategic plan and PIH SL overall strategic plan
• Manage PIH SL design, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and learning system with the support of other SHIS key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures which enable optimal privacy and security for  paper-based and electronic patients records
• Develop and maintain routine data quality control plan for each PIH-SL supported-health facilities for continuously improve their data management system
• Collaborate with other managers at SHIS and other identified stakeholders to strengthening the health information system at PIH SL.
• Receive regular feedback from the SHIS Lead and proceed accordingly.

Data Governance and Use

• • Serve as active member of PIH SL Data and Information Governance Committee (DIGC) Committee, serves as key data analytics resources for quality improvement projects
  • Serve as active member of PIH SL Form Committee.
  • Compulsory participation in 3-5 research projects and/or quality improvements initiatives led by the clinical team within a calendar year.
  • Coordination and submission of at least two (2) health statistics-related research or data quality improvement initiative during one calendar year to the SHIS Lead
  • Collaborate strongly with the eHealth team in the data warehouse design and implementation
• Represent the Health Statistics team at internal, national, regional and international conferences, summits.
• Lead ad hoc data analysis (originated from data requests) and special projects as determined by the SHIS Lead or the SMT
• Develop and maintain communication plan along with a  data/information dissemination plan
• Participate in national technical forums, working groups, and meetings at a national level that foster health information system conversation
• Develop activities/interventions based on the SHIS Data Use Improvement framework.

The HSM will also

• With the support of key stakeholders, develop and upatedMCOE’s health information systems considering their reporting requirements and their connection with the existing HIS.
• Use the eHealth mapping model to translate stakeholders reporting requirement into software requirements for our digital health system
• Develop and sustain a usable and comprehensive Health statistics dashboard (PowerBI preferred) for these audiences: SHIS, SMT, Clinical teams.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt 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 Partners 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

Education and Work Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, M&E, biostatistics, health information management, or other related fields.
• Proven skills in Data management and in design, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience working in health information system managing multidisciplinary teams developing and using different health information platforms.
• High level of skills in using data management systems and at least one statistical software packages such as Excel, Stata, R Statistics, etc. Familiarity with data aggregation and visualization tools such as Power BI, DHIS2, etc.
• Good understanding and familiarity mHealth or ODK platforms such as CommCare, KoboKollect; and sufficient knowledge about and exposure to projects that have used GIS component…
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio or any workflow design software.
• Strong experience and skills in both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
• Experience developing training materials, conducting workshops and other capacity building activities
• Ability to mentor and manage individuals with diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds
• Strong written and spoken English skills and ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and training facilitation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and impeccable attention to details
• Ability to organize daily teamwork with efficacy
• Work experience in resource-limited settings and/or rural areas
• Willingness to live in a remote site and travel regularly within the country

Behavioral Competencies 

• Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback empathic, culturally competent with an adequate awareness of one’s heuristic and cognitive biases.
• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
• Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 13th September, 2022.

2.) Community Health Worker

Position Overview

The home based care community health worker has a big role to play in supporting patients and communities, including: educating patients and community members, providing psychological and social support, serving as the link between the clinic and the community, and performing home visits. He/she works as part of a large clinical team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers. A CHW should seek information from other team members when necessary. He/she notices the needs of his/her patients, patients’ families, and other community members and makes referrals to appropriate clinic staff when necessary.  It is important to record information accurately on the CHW’s Form

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Increase level of awareness about TB/HIV and available services with the aim of addressing stigma through the community sensitization activities to leaders, community members, etc

• Contact tracing (social and household contacts), screening and referral of presumptive TB cases to DOT sites for diagnosis and communicate test results to patients with in three days.

• Follow up patients in their respective homes, through home visits and ensure patients education on side effects, TB and HIV issues, adherence counselling and prevention including community ART refills

• Tracing of patients who have interrupted treatment, defaulters and bringing them back into care in collaboration with in-charges at DOT/ART sites

• Refer / Escort TB and HIV patients on treatment for follow – up medical appointments including sputum smears, Gene x-pert, collection of medication, viral load testing and CD4 count tests and adverse side effects

• Collect and label all specimen alongside with traditional healers and transport specimen to DOT Sites with                 support from field supervisors.

• Collaborate with CISMATs CTAs and Lab technicians for smooth running of the program.

• Receive referrals from traditional healers with proper documentation

• Use Commcare and forms for data collection when doing home visit, sync Commcare data and submit forms (Referral Tickets, Contact Tracing Forms and Treatment Calendar) at any giving time.

• Update patient’s information into Commcare when there are changes with Age, medication, Pregnancy status etc for quality data collection.

• Work closely with EHealth team and CHW Operation and Training Coordinator.

• Work closely with HIV/ TB Clinicians, facility officers, in- charges at DOT /ART sites for quality care of all HIV and TB patients.

• Maintain patient’s confidentiality and be empathetic toward patients and families. .

• Work closely with Acute Need Program staff to address the social needs of vulnerable HIV/TB Patients.

• Attend all meetings and trainings organized by the Community Based Program and HIV/TB clinical team.

• Abide by all policies and protocols set forth by the National Leprosy and TB Control Program, National Aids Control Program and Partners In Health (PIH).

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

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 Partners 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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements 

• Preferably must have completed BECE or high school certificate (WASSCE).

• Commitment to social justice and human right.
• Should be an exemplary, honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Must be able to read and write in English as well as add and subtract using basic maths.
• Should be willing, able, and motivated to serve his/her community and dedicated to caring and supporting TB and HIV patients, family members and the community at large.
• Must be a permanent resident of the community and willing to work in it.
• Should be able to perform specified CHW tasks as outlined in the scope of work
• Should be interested in community health and development
• Should be a good mobilizer and communicator
• Should be involved in community projects in the past
• Must be at least 18 years’ old

Must be residing in the community in which they are serving

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 13th September, 2022.

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

The team in Sierra Leone was engaged in 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) to support the health sector’s recovery after the devastating Ebola crisis. CHAI began support to the MoHS with focus in two areas: strengthening the supply chain for drugs and medical supplies and improving human resources for health. The team closely collaborated with the Government of Sierra Leone to strengthen national health systems and played a vital role in post-Ebola recovery efforts. In recent years CHAI has expanded its support to the Government to include programs on sexual and reproductive health, vaccines delivery, assistive technology, geospatial data use (GRID3), and medical oxygen.

The Senior Associate, Oxygen Access will support the government in increasing access to oxygen therapy in Sierra Leone. The Senior Associate will lead a liquid oxygen pilot project that involve trucking liquid oxygen (LOX) in 30L LOX cylinders – micro-VIE tanks from regional suppliers in neighboring countries, to selected facilities in Sierra Leone, and the implementation of a tracking system to communicate needs and cylinder logistics/location in real time. This position is a unique opportunity to gain experience in health systems strengthening and work across all critical systems building blocks. The Senior Associate will provide technical support across multiple workstreams – background research and analysis, procurement, supply chain, and inventory management; clinical training and mentoring, and oversee day-to-day operations of program activities.

Responsibilities

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                       Partnership Coordinator  

Reports to:                   Senior Grant Coordinator

Location:                       Freetown

Grade:                           6A

Duration:                     Twelve Months Initially (Renewable Annually)

Deadline for applications: 6th September 2022 

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

BACKGROUND 

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC has worked in Sierra Leone since 1999.  The IRC currently programs across three core sectors: 1) Health 2) Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and 3) Education. The IRC is committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in the strengthening of the country. We seek to build upon our programming experience and introduce new programs that are adaptive, collaborative, and evidence-driven, leading to a more educated, safe, healthy and empowered Sierra Leone.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Partnership Coordinator will assist the Senior Grants Coordinator in the day-to-day management of IRC Sierra Leone’s existing and prospective partners, both national and international, across all stages of the grant cycle. This is a national position based in Freetown with frequent trips to field sites. The Partnership Coordinator will act as the focal point within the IRC Sierra Leone Country Program for the implementation and mainstreaming of the organization’s partnership principles and IRC Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS). The post-holder will work closely with the Grants Coordinator, Senior Administration Officer for Grants, and Grants Fellow to ensure the effective management of IRC’s partner portfolio. The Partnership Coordinator will work collaboratively with the IRC’s senior management team, the technical coordinators, measurement team, finance, programs and operations teams, and partners.

Main Responsibilities:

Partnership and Sub-Award Management

• Support and work closely with the grants team and program team for all partnership related issues.
• Prepare sub-award agreements and amendments and be the Country Program focal point for IRC internal review processes of all sub-award documentation at country and head office levels.
• Support the review and revision of partners’ reports, narrative and financial, and support the internal coordination and review process at country and head office levels.
• Support the development and revision of partners’ budgets, in collaboration with the partner, as required by the donor and/or the IRC.
• Co-facilitate and/or support project cycle meetings (PCM) with partners, namely opening, implementation, close-out, and learning meetings, where the IRC is the lead organisation.
• Represent the IRC at grant and project management meetings facilitated by partner organizations for grants in which the IRC is the sub-awardee. Provide timely meeting minutes to relevant IRC teams.
• Be responsible for ensuring partner monitoring visits are conducted by the IRC technical and finance teams, in line with partner contracts, special conditions, and due diligence commitments and processes. Where required, participate in partnership monitoring visits, including to field offices, to assess partners’ performance and compliance against their partnership agreement conditions, donor regulations, overall programme plans, and the IRC’s PEERS. This includes leading on tools development, preparing schedules with relevant staff and partners, coordinating inputs ahead of review meetings, ensuring that the IRC commitments to the donor are met, and working closely with programme and finance staff to ensure that partnerships’ monitoring schedules are rigorously followed and supporting documentation is prepared for review.
• Communicate effectively with partners regarding donor and IRC requests and requirements.
• Coordinate internally to respond to partner requests.
• Promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and development among partners, including facilitating information sharing between partners and establishing relationships based on the IRC partnership principles.
• In the event of partner issues, work closely with the Senior Grants Coordinator to agree the appropriate progressive corrective action, assisting in alerting partners’ Senior Management Teams/Boards and the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit, as required. This includes promptly reporting any suspicion or ascertained case of violation of Do Not Harm and Child Safeguarding requirements that may arise from partnerships/sub-awards reviews meeting and/or monitoring visits.
• Ensure that all internal partner processes as outlined by PEERS and OTIS are followed.
• Be the primary point person for partnership in IRC Sierra Leone and the voice of the partners in the office.
• Support the Senior Grants Coordinator with any other tasks and responsibilities when and where required in relation to partnership management.
• Backstop relevant Grants staff where required and take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Senior Grants Coordinator.

Business and Programme Development

• Under the supervision and support of the Senior Grants Coordinator, support the implementation of IRC’s partnership strategy, as part of the organization’s Strategy100 (new strategic plan).
• Ensure IRC internal due diligence processes have been followed and completed in a timely manner for all partners with which IRC seeks to engage with on new opportunities.
• Develop and process Pre-Teaming and Teaming Agreements with partners as outlined in PEERS.
• Ensure sound knowledge management of all vetting and contractual documentation and that documents are filed appropriately.
• Support the IRC to run design workshops for prospective opportunities, where partners are engaged.
• Develop the terms of reference for and lead the IRC Sierra Leone’s Partnership Working Group.

Partner Capacity Building:

• Lead the assessment process of new IRC Sierra Leone partners and re-assessments of existing partners as per PEERS policies.
• Develop and/or review the capacity building and development plans of partners, based on the pre-award assessment result, and ensure that capacity building and development plans are tailored, targeted, and responsive to partners’ organizational needs and priorities and donor priorities and funding availability.
• Effectively monitor progress made against partner capacity building plans and to support partners in their organizational development.
• Review partner capacity building plans and support their execution in a timely manner.

Knowledge Management & Communication:

• Ensure all IRC partner files are maintained and filed on IRC Box system and in line with the set archiving system.
• Ensure all sub-awards are updated and maintained on IRC’s Opportunity Tracking and Implementation System (OTIS).
• Contribute to collate lessons learned in relation to partnership and disseminate these within the IRC to support the organization’s partnership processes, ways of working, strategy, and direction.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Science, Project Management, Organizational Development or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant programme, partnership, and/or grant management experience.
• Demonstrable experience working with national and international partners, including but not limited to non-governmental organizations, government actors, and private sector entities. Experience working in consortia is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to adapt language and tone to different audiences and needs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team working, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in financial management and working with budgets.
• Prior knowledge of donor regulations (UNICEF, USAID, EU, FCDO, Irish Aid) and sound understanding of implementation and management of different donor compliance requirements in the context of partnership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Keen learner, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Sound understanding and use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• IRC experience is an asset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, 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 equal opportunity employer, considered all the candidates on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability.

Mode of Application: 

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

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

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

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

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

1.) Director of Finance & Administration (DFS) – USAID/SIHSA
2.) Malaria Advisor – USAID/Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)
3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director – USAID/SIHSA

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Director of Finance & Administration (DFS) – USAID/SIHSA

Requisition ID: req29997

Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration (DFS) – USAID/SIHSA

Sector: Finance

Employment Category: Proposal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded over 80 years ago, the IRC is a leading humanitarian and development organization with presence in more than 40 countries. Across contexts, the IRC is committed to delivering innovative, high-impact programs tailored to the needs of communities affected by crisis.

Position Summary

IRC is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for an anticipated USAID-funded 5-year project in Sierra Leone to improve public health outcomes, the Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) . The DFA will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of strategic and operational finance for the award (awarding mechanism to be determined). As a member of the project’s Senior Management Team, the DFA provides the leadership and management necessary to ensure the project has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place to support the smooth project implementation. S/he will contribute to the development of the project’s strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. S/he will act as the principal finance business partner to the Chief of Party (COP) and other Senior Management Team members.

The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. The project is anticipated to begin in February 2023.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and USAID policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Establishes project’s finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
• Manages project finance activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York HQ and USAID.
• Prepares quarterly accrual reports, expenditure reporting, and burn rate projections.
• Provides project management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for project funds and facilitate the review and discussion .
• Ensure s balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and on a timely basis and review final reconciliations and trial balances with the COP.
• Closely monitors all financial activities and keeps the COP advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
• Directs the preparation of and approval of all USAID financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the COP and HQ prior to submission.
• Enforces internal control policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Establishes project finance roles and responsibilities matrix; ensures job descriptions are current; recruits and maintains qualified staff to perform finance functions.
• Develops and implements a training program for the project’s finance staff.
• Ensures constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitates discussion of performance and career options with project finance staff.
• Supervises all project office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates.
• In compliance with IRC policy, establishes policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings of the project.
• Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations.
• Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on current basis accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending.
• Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate cash balances are maintained to facilitate project implementation.
• Assists with the preparation and revision of project budgets.
• Prepares the annual and monthly cash budgets based on approved funding.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or a master’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of eight years in similar financial, compliance, or operational role supporting USAID and international donor projects in similar contexts.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting requirements on multimillion-dollar USAID-funded projects.
• Experience with financial management and reporting on projects with substantial sub-award/sub-contract components.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations and USG Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs (SUN System).
• Good written and verbal skills in English.
• Must have a proven track record of proactively identifying and communicating potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional patience and be able to interact, partner and thrive in a diverse environment.
• Committed to staff training and development and effective at facilitation.

Local candidates in Sierra Leone strongly encouraged to apply!

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, 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 and IRC employees must adhere to the values and principles contained in the IRC WAY (Standards of Professional Conduct). These are Integrity, Service, and Responsibility. Consistent with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child protection, workplace harassment, financial integrity, and retaliation.

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2.) Malaria Advisor – USAID/Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

Requisition ID: req30000

Job Title: Malaria Advisor – USAID/Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Proposal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded over 80 years ago, the IRC is a leading humanitarian and development organization with presence in more than 40 countries. Across contexts, the IRC is committed to delivering innovative, high-impact programs tailored to the needs of communities affected by crisis.

Position Summary

IRC is seeking a Malaria Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded 5-year project in Sierra Leone to improve public health outcomes, the Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA). The Malaria Advisor will be responsible for the project’s malaria technical assistance efforts, and provide specialized, senior-level expertise for all aspects related to malaria in accordance with IRC, USAID, and international best practices. The Malaria Advisor will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), MEL Advisor, and technical staff to ensure technical quality of project activities, fidelity across targeted locations, and effective collaboration with USAID, partners, and other key local stakeholders.

The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. The project is anticipated to begin in February 2023.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the project’s malaria technical assistance efforts, ensuring the integration, quality, and sustainability of interventions.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight for design, planning and implementation of activities in support of project goals and objectives.
• Establish and implement a system to ensure technical quality of project activities and fidelity across target regions and districts.
• Develop and/or update evidence-based training materials, standards, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems needed for implementation of the project to meet USAID and the Government of Sierra Leone’s expectations
• Actively participate in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing the consortium.
• Identify appropriate facility- and community-based strategies and lead the formulation of innovative approaches to strengthen malaria control, treatment, and prevention interventions.
• Identify training needs for clinical and community healthcare providers and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs.
• Work closely with the COP on setting malaria-related project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from local counterparts.
• Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results and lessons learnt related to malaria control, treatment and prevention to inform adjustments in project implementation andquality improvements
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to regulations and best practices.
• Provide effective management to the technical team to set priorities and ensure effective programming including quality, timeliness and impact
• Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including contributing relevant inputs to routine quarterly and annual reports.
• Contribute to abstracts, presentation, and articles for journals and conferences.
• Supervise technical staff.
• Manage technical contributions of subgrantees, including defining scopes of work and offering technical support, as needed.
• Provide technical leadership on the development of the project strategic plan, work plans, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the award.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or masters degree) from an accredited university in public health or another health-related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a graduate degree;
• Minimum of eight years of experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance for malaria control programs and/or health systems strengthening projects; experience should include direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and/or providing technical assistance to large, donor-funded multi-year international health sector projects that have implemented activities in malaria prevention and control.
• Demonstrated experience training clinical and community-based healthcare workers in malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrated experience providing capacity building assistance at individual and organizational levels.
• Skills in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery projects; training; pre-service education; performance and quality improvement; monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience with a mix of practical technical skills in malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment necessary for strengthening related service delivery at the regional, national, clinical, and community-level.
• Experience working in West Africa and/or Sierra Leone on health programming; in-depth understanding of the healthcare system in Sierra Leone ideal.
• Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English required.

Local candidates in Sierra Leone strongly encouraged to apply!

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, 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.

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3.) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director – USAID/SIHSA

Requisition ID: req29999

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director – USAID/SIHSA

Sector: Evaluation & Learning

Employment Category: Proposal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded over 80 years ago, the IRC is a leading humanitarian and development organization with presence in more than 40 countries. Across contexts, the IRC is committed to delivering innovative, high-impact programs tailored to the needs of communities affected by crisis.

Position Summary

IRC is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for an anticipated USAID-funded 5-year project in Sierra Leone to improve public health outcomes, the Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA). The MEL Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the project’s M&E Strategy/performance monitoring plan, in accordance with IRC, USAID, and international best practices. The MEL Director will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and technical staff to ensure that relevant data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform management and design decisions, and to provide project updates, as required.

The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. The project is anticipated to begin in February 2023.




Job Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and implement a monitoring and evaluation system (performance monitoring plan) across all project components that leverages qualitative and quantitative methods, and draws from a variety of data sources to measure progress and evaluate impact, as well as support collaboration, implementation science, learning, and adaptation.
• Provide training, assistance, and consultation, as needed, on interpretation and use of performance benchmarking measures, indicators, and reports.
• Lead collection of periodic data reports and compilation of narrative reports and submit to DCOP and COP.
• Communicate information obtained through M&E activities to program staff, and external stakeholders, including USAID, to enable informed decision making.
• Develop and ensure compliance with procedures for collection and reporting of project and program performance data to provide quality, timely data.
• Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed.
• Prepare the M&E section of the annual work plans, and of review or updates of it, as needed.
• Participate and provide input to program strategy, including necessary adjustments or refinements to the work plan.
• Oversee baseline surveys and assessments and the implementation of the M&E system on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities.
• Lead learning agenda for the project and support integration of evidence into routine practice.
• Prepare inputs for regular and ad hoc reports.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or masters degree) from an accredited university in public health, statistics, evaluation research, social science, international development, or a related discipline required; equivalent experience may be substituted for graduate degree;
• Minimum of eight years of experience in M&E and research for similar health programming. Experience with USAID funded projects designed to improve health outcomes, including the areas of health system strengthening, health financing, improving quality of and access to care, and sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and malaria preferred.
• Experience developing performance monitoring plans and associated data collection tools, systems and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in use of qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis;
• Experience supporting ministries of health in HMIS and health system strengthening;
• Experience working in West Africa and/or Sierra Leone on health programming, including familiarity with USAID health indicators and USAID’s CLA approach.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English required.

Local candidates in Sierra Leone strongly encouraged to apply!

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, 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.

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Trócaire is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Climate Change and Food Security Program Officer
2.) Business Development and Compliance Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Climate Change and Food Security Program Officer

2.) Business Development and Compliance Manager

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only) 

19th August 2022 Gender and Inclusion Advisor

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

In Sierra Leone, we support initiatives that create an enabling environment for girls and young women to access, stay and complete school, and our interventions also focus on addressing financial, cultural and social barriers and root causes of education exclusion including provision of bursaries, promoting financial inclusion and other livelihood and income generating initiatives. In addition, we work with government and school authorities, parent teachers’ associations and school boards to foster safe school environment for improved learning. Plan International also empower girls, boys, adolescents and youth to actively advocate for their rights. We promote active citizenship among young people and further young people’s participation in decision-making structures at all levels.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                        Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor

Grade:                     E

Location:                 Freetown (20% travel required)

Report to:     Head of Programme Development and Quality 

Summary of the position:

The purpose of the Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor role is to lead the realization of Plan’s Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy at Plan International Sierra Leone, including programming, advocacy and operations. The Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor is responsible for identifying and designing innovative gender and inclusion programs through provision of appropriate technical support in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to achieve gender equality in line with Plan International Sierra Leone’s country strategic plan.




This role will provide specialist guidance and support on gender mainstreaming and inclusion in line with the country strategy. The Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor will support programme staff to mainstream gender into their programs, and provide specific leadership on gender and inclusion initiatives. The Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor will provide mentoring, support and training to enable gender transformative project and activity design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and to ensure assessment, consultations and communication processes that address the rights of girls and boys, women and men.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE:

• The Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor influences decision makers across Plan’s programs and operations.
• Provide Capacity Development for CO Staff
• Ensure Gender Transformation design, implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation across all new programs
• From time to time there may be a responsibility for small grants management.

Key Responsibilities 

Programme Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Identify and develop innovative gender and inclusion specific programs that contribute to social change at community, district and national levels.
• Provide technical support for the design and implementation of gender transformative programs, budgets and monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes in line with overall Plan International Sierra Leone’s strategy and objectives.
• Undertake periodic field monitoring and review to assess the extent to which gender commitments in programme design are being implemented, and identify specific training needs for staff and partners.
• Support program managers and staff to design and implement evidence-based solutions for gender transformative programs, and to provide monitoring and quality assurance support on the ground.
• Provide leadership for Plan’s Planting Equality, Gender, Inclusion and Child Rights training program and capacity building support to Plan International Sierra Leone staff and partners to integrate gender and inclusion in their work.
• Facilitate gender audits, reviews and reporting in line with Plan’s corporate requirements.
• Measure progress in gender and inclusion outcomes, analyze gender-relevant data and document the results/changes in social norms and recommendations in reporting on programmes.

Capacity building:

• Facilitate and give inputs to annual training plans and provide or facilitate gender equality training for staff as required.
• Where needed, provide advice and training support to the Human Resource and OD Manager to support the development of local policies and procedures that are aligned to Plan International Gender Equality Policy and global best practice.
• Ensure own professional development, through engagement in local and global networks, and specialist agencies.

Networking

• Foster and build relationships with partners and networks and other government entities that promote advocacy work and accomplishment if Plan’s gender and inclusion goals
• Identify and engage gender and inclusion champions and build support networks among colleagues and partners.

Safeguarding children and young people & gender equality and Inclusion

• Promote and abide by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality and Inclusion mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.
• Ensure staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities these policies and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• A degree in a relevant discipline i.e. Gender Studies and/or Social Sciences from a

reputable institution

• Working knowledge of integration of inclusion of excluded groups in development programming
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of gender and inclusion programming
• Understanding the root causes and consequences of gender discrimination, exclusion and inequality and how they contribute to the non-realization of children’s rights and developing practical strategies to address them
• Knowledge and experience in using participatory and gender transformative development and influencing methods
• In-depth understanding of how gender, age, and other socio-cultural factors (ethnicity, disability) intersect to affect access to rights.
• Ability to facilitate difficult discussions with various stakeholders
• Influencing, representational and advocacy skills, and excellent communication skills including a high level of written and spoken English

Desirable:

• A minimum of 5 years programming on gender equality mainstreaming and the ability to translate gender theory into practical action
• Facilitation, coaching and training experience
• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Understanding of gender and inclusion in emergencies, and specific gender inequalities and risks in emergencies contexts, especially for girls
• Understanding of a “three-pronged” approach to policy dialogue, gender and inclusion mainstreaming and targeted programming for girls and women.
• Ability to develop and expand alliances and partnerships with women’s movements, indigenous’ movements and LGBTIQ networks that promote respect for gender equality.
• Present/speak about gender equality and inclusion with gravitas and passion, and in a manner that people can relate to and understand in their local context.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES :

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Applications: 

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is 1st September 2022:

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or

           most recent supervisor

Send applications to the below email:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Young People and Children Policy.

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Street Child is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Regional Advocacy Coordinator
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
3.) Rural Advocacy Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Regional Advocacy Coordinator

JOB ADVERT

JOB TITLE:  Regional Advocacy Coordinator

Reports to: Head of Advocacy and Social Work

Line Manages: Rural Advocacy Officers

Job Level: Tier 4        

Location:  Nationwide (North, South, East and Western Area)

Remuneration: Monthly Gross = SLL 3,283.00

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) is a local Non-Governmental Organization promoting the right to education and child protection for children in the most remote communities in Sierra Leone.

We believe that every child deserves the right to live in a safe place, secure home and above all, have the chance to receive a quality education. As an organization, our key focus is helping children into schools-and ensuring that they stay there. For those that have no access to education, we work towards creating access in some of the most remote parts of the country, ensuring that no child is left behind.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) – through its main partner Street Child UK is implementing a four-year Education For Every Child Today (EFECT) project nationwide. This project will target enrolling and retaining 40,500 highly vulnerable primary school age children into education.

The project uses a child-centered approach and a combination of interventions to confront compounded challenges. A strategic combination of social, economic, infrastructural, 

and instructional support will be utilised to achieve increased access and retention in primary education for 40,500 vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.

Job functions Summary:

The Rural Advocacy Coordinator will coordinate the work of the Rural Advocacy Officers and provide oversight of the rural advocacy work to increase community awareness, interest, and investment in education. This position will be roving across multiple chiefdoms in Sierra Leone.

NB: Due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement that you hold a valid Sierra Leonean bike riding license. Proof of this will be asked for at the interview.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to lead the implementation of the regional advocacy strategy and campaigns with the Rural Advocacy officer in line with EFECT overall advocacy strategic plan.
• Coordinate and manage EFECT Rural Advocacy Officers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the project outreach goals
• Support the identification and mapping of communities that meet EFECT selection criteria
• Lead on the implementation of advocacy case studies and learning approaches to showcase successes and challenges of project advocacy approaches
• Completion of regular internal reporting and data submission
• Overall data management of the within their region.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues (in particular the other Regional Advocacy Coordinators) to proactively share and coordinate to ensure regional coordinate and harmonized advocacy engagement, initiatives, outputs, and outcomes
• Contribute to the development and review of project tools
• Will represent SCoSL in key advocacy forums, as well as identify/monitor opportunities to participate in relevant regional events/meetings on behalf of SCoSL.

Note: the duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

EDUCATION AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS

• The ideal candidate should possess at least a degree in education, or have significant experience working in a similar capacity
• Experience in community advocacy preferred
• Excellent writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills in multiple local languages and English
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of other partners in advocacy field
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 Years’ experience in similar capacity, three of which specifically in advocacy roles.
• Effective training and capacity building skills, proven capacity to work in teams, to create multi-stakeholder networks
• Knowledge of key advocacy approaches such as promoting gender equality and children’s voice, inclusive education and building role models,
• Demonstrable working knowledge of supporting and working with communities and schools
• Experience in working in remote rural communities
• Experience using mobile data collection tools
• Basic Data comprehension and analysis skills
• Experience of working on internationally funded projects by donors such as EU, FCDO, USAID and UN agencies
• Experience working with children, caregivers, and other vulnerable groups
• Experience line managing and coaching staff
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Fluency in speaking two or more local languages is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to coordinate, manage and inspire Rural advocacy officer to work as a team to deliver the project’s Advocacy mandate efficiently and cost-effectively
• Excellent high-level networking skills and ability to build and sustain relationships with key partners,
• Demonstrable high-level advocacy and communication skill
• Ability to travel including on short notice
• High sense of confidentiality & integrity
• Good problem solver who can think on his/her feet
• Hands on and strong multi-tasker

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Street Child of Sierra Leone is a Child Protection organization and has a clear policy on child protection and we believe that:

• Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind, and

We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practice in a way that protects them.

• SCoSL has Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies in Place, and is committed to the protection of vulnerable children and adults

It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote this policy and to sign the SCoSL code of conduct

Street Child of Sierra Leone is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. As part of this commitment to safeguarding, safeguarding questions will be included in interviews and all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

• WOMEN AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to info@streetchildsl.org Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for the receipt of application packages is: 3rd of September, 2022.  

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

JOB ADVERT

JOB TITLE:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Line Manages: N/A

Job Level: Tier 4       

Location:  Nationwide

Remuneration: Monthly Gross = SLL 3,283.00 

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) is a local Non-Governmental Organization promoting the right to education and child protection for children in the most remote communities in Sierra Leone.

We believe that every child deserves the right to live in a safe place, secure home and above all, have the chance to receive a quality education. As an organization, our key focus is helping children into schools-and ensuring that they stay there. For those that have no access to education, we work towards creating access in some of the most remote parts of the country, ensuring that no child is left behind.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) – through its main partner Street Child UK – is implementing a four-year Education For Every Child Today (EFECT) project nationwide. This project will target enrolling and retaining 40,500 highly vulnerable primary school age children into education.

The project uses a child-centered approach and a combination of interventions to confront compounded challenges. A strategic combination of social, economic, infrastructural, 

and instructional support will be utilized to achieve increased access and retention in primary education for 40,500 vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.

Job functions Summary:

The MEAL Coordinator will work to coordinate data collection in their region and provide oversight of all field level data collection in their area. They will provide data collection, cleaning and analysis for their area and be the main contact point for data collection in their areas.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the MEAL Manager to identify activity data to be collected during project implementation
2. Work in close collaboration with the MEAL team to develop, adopt, adapt, and contextualize tools, coordinate data collection, cleaning, and analysis of project data
3. Work collaboratively with field team to ensure timely, and robust, and rigorous data collection
4. Ensure systematic data collection and analysis along the project implementation, including specific donor reporting timelines
5. Conduct spot check to verification the accuracy of the data collected and ensure quality monitoring of the EFECT project data collection systems.
6. Monitor and Report any challenges and/or gaps identified in the data to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
7. Support development and training of field staff on before the deployment of M&E tools and data collection methodologies
8. Provide supportive supervision in operationalizing M&E protocols, templates, and tools with field staff.
9. Support the program team to respond to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner
10. Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives and ensure data quality
11. Compile and submit Monthly/quarterly data as required by the MEAL Manager Monitoring Reports for internal and external use alongside project manager and MEAL manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

EDUCATION AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS

• University degree / diploma, M&E Course or any other related degree preferred

• At least 5 years of experience in M&E programs in a humanitarian / development context
• Demonstrated skills in program and project M&E

• Demonstrated skills in data analysis presentation and report writing
• Demonstrated teamwork experience, including abilities to coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, and stakeholders to achieve results

• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including experience with multi-sectorial and multi-donor funded programs and experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Very good analytical, presentation, and reporting skills
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working on internationally funded projects by donors such as EU, FCDO, USAID and UN agencies
• Demonstrable working knowledge of supporting and working with communities and schools
• Oversee and supervise the coordination of impact survey administration and implementation
• As a team member, effectively participating in any data quality improvement measures
• Experience using Kobo Toolbox software (or similar data collection software)
• Experience in working in remote rural communities
• Experience working with children, caregivers, and other vulnerable groups
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Fluency in speaking two or more languages is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• High sense of confidentiality & integrity
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong eye for detail
• Proactive, ambitious, and adaptable
• Good problem solver who can think on his/her feet
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Hands on and strong multi-tasker

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Street Child of Sierra Leone is a Child Protection organization and has a clear policy on child protection and we believe that:

• Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind, and

We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practice in a way that protects them.

• SCoSL has Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies in Place, and is committed to the protection of vulnerable children and adults

It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote this policy and to sign the SCoSL code of conduct

Street Child of Sierra Leone is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. As part of this commitment to safeguarding, safeguarding questions will be included in interviews and all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

• WOMEN AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to info@streetchildsl.org Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for the receipt of application packages is: 3rd of September, 2022. 

3.) Rural Advocacy Officer

JOB ADVERT

JOB TITLE:  Rural Advocacy Officer

Reports to: Regional Advocacy Coordinator

Line Manages: N/A

Job Level: Tier 5        

Location:  Nationwide (North, South, East and Western Area)

Remuneration: Monthly Gross = SLL 2,257.00 

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) is a local Non-Governmental Organization promoting the right to education and child protection for children in the most remote communities in Sierra Leone.

We believe that every child deserves the right to live in a safe place, secure home and above all, have the chance to receive a quality education. As an organization, our key focus is helping children into schools-and ensuring that they stay there. For those that have no access to education, we work towards creating access in some of the most remote parts of the country, ensuring that no child is left behind.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) – through its main partner Street Child UK is implementing a four-year Education For Every Child Today (EFECT) project nationwide. This project will target enrolling and retaining 40,500 highly vulnerable primary school age children into education.

The project uses a child-centered approach and a combination of interventions to confront compounded challenges. A strategic combination of social, economic, infrastructural, 

and instructional support will be utilised to achieve increased access and retention in primary education for 40,500 vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.

Job functions Summary:

The Rural Advocacy Officer will work within rural communities around Sierra Leone to improve access to education for thousands of children across four years. This position will be roving across multiple chiefdoms and will work directly with communities to increase their awareness, interest, and investment in education.

NB: Due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement that you hold a valid Sierra Leonean bike riding license. Proof of this will be asked for at the interview.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mapping of communities with high number and proportion of out of school children.
• Deliver advocacy messages to targeted communities in line with the overall EFECT advocacy strategy to raise awareness on the value of education.
• Work with the Advocacy Coordinator to implement EFECT advocacy strategy, focused on ensuring increased access to education for out of school children in Primary school.
• Raising awareness in communities on child rights and improving recognition, response, and reporting of risks of out of school children.
• Targeted engagement with caregivers of Out of School Children to enroll their children to school.
• Develop case files for each identified Out of School Child.
• Work closely at community level with teachers, school management committees and key stakeholders to support tracking of children.
• Build a close relationship with key line Ministry at District level for effective collaboration and delivery of SCoSL work through EFECT project
• Submit Monthly Advocacy report and work Plan in line with the main advocacy strategy of the project
• Carry out any other duties as delegated/requested in the interest of the project.

Note: the duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

EDUCATION AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS

• Effective communication skills in local languages and strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Effective communication skills in English writing and verbal skills, sensitive to cultural dynamics
• Skilled in using data collection tools such as Kobo collect toolbox
• Can work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to build strong working relationships in communities and network and influence positive change.
• Collect and document project stories for sharing, learning and advocacy.
• The ideal candidate should possess at least a degree in education, or have significant experience working in a similar capacity

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in implementing communication or advocacy projects or working in a similar capacity
• Experience in working in remote rural communities
• Motorbike riding skills and valid license
• Experience in community mobilization initiatives
• Demonstrable working knowledge of supporting and working with communities and schools
• Experience working with children, caregivers, and other vulnerable groups
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection policies.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Respectful, courteous, and polite
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic and motivational nature and an overall passion for excellence
• Ability to positively influence decision makers.
• High sense of confidentiality & integrity
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Oral and written communications skills.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Street Child of Sierra Leone is a Child Protection organization and has a clear policy on child protection and we believe that:

• Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind, and

We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practice in a way that protects them.

• SCoSL has Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies in Place, and is committed to the protection of vulnerable children and adults

It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote this policy and to sign the SCoSL code of conduct

Street Child of Sierra Leone is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. As part of this commitment to safeguarding, safeguarding questions will be included in interviews and all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

• WOMEN AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to info@streetchildsl.org Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for the receipt of application packages is: 3rd of September, 2022. 

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) M&E Coordinator – PHU expansion
2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) M&E Coordinator – PHU expansion

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: M&E Coo rdinator – PHU expansion

Work Location: Kono, Sierra Leone

Department: Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)

Reports to: M&E Officer – PHU expansion

Line Management

Not Specified

Application Status

Internal and External Advert

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 Government s 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: Partners In Health (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 center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The primary care is a project designed by PIH-SL with the goal to bring high quality of care to the population who need it most. This project will strengthen the Health system of Community Health Centers to ensure that they can deliver high quality of care. According to the WHO, a health system is a set of 6 building blocks (Service delivery, Health Information, Leadership and Governance, Health Workforce, Medical technologies, Health Financing). The primary care project is intended to support one or more of these components to improve the quality of healthcare.

The principle objective of the M&E Coordinator is to collect and manage high quality data and using the data for the Peripheral Health Units (PHU) expansion Project improvement. S/he will be responsible for providing support to the M&E Officer and clinical team in strengthening M&E systems and processes for the Project activities and engagements. S/he will work closely with the PHU M&E Officer, Data Quality Program Manager, partner staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; external consultants and field staff when appropriate. The role of the M&E Coordinator may vary according to location and assignment of the M&E Officer or Manager. S/he might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. The M&E Coordinator may also work closely with clinicians and program staff on their data tracking and reporting responsibilities and should be willing to work in rural setting.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values ) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: General: Roles and Responsibilities

1. To Support the implementation of PHU expansion Project work specifically;

•  Perform daily data collection tasks as assigned by M&E Officer or Manager
•  Collect and compile data required for monthly reporting
•  Participate in data interpretation and presentation to program leads
•  Provide mentorship and accompaniment to facility staff

2. To strengthen the data management system and processes

•  Ensure proper data collection, entry and analysis of project data
•  Monitor data collection processes, address any data quality challenges as they arise and provide feedback when required.
•  Undertake on the spot data quality checks

3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health by;

•  Establishing and developing effective working relationship with PIH, Health Facility staff, and community people to ensure team work and integration.
•  As team member effectively participating in any data quality improvement measures
•  Participating in team decision making, planning and joint activities
•  Supporting other projects in your area whenever requested to do so
•  Adhering to PIH’s programme and other policies on physical and financial resources

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

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 Partners 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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

•  Completion of secondary education or any post-secondary certification

Technical Competencies

•  High School diploma.
•  At least three years of monitoring, evaluation and/or research experience, ideally in the global health sector;
•  Relevant professional work experience in data management/data analysis using offline tools and paper-based reporting systems;
•  Academic or professional experience designing and implementing evaluations and analyzing findings, including demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical concepts;
•  Experience in international development or humanitarian work in a multi-cultural environment (desirable);
•  Experience in collecting, analyzing and visualizing data, identifying trends, preparing reports, communicating results, and developing data visualization products is desirable;
•  Knowledge of data quality control and assurance mechanisms, how to work with relevant technology and procedures to collect, organize, share and use information;
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including extremely strong Microsoft Excel skills;
•  Ability to perform multi-task well and meet deadlines consistently

Behavioral Competencies

•  Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
•  Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
•  Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
•  Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
•  Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
•  Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment . In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday, 30 th August , 2022.

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2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Work Location: Kono District

Department: Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)

Reports to: SHIS Lead & Senior Analyst

Line Management

yes

Application Status

External Advert

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 Government s 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.

Position Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is a position that aims to provide support to the SHIS team with a scope on Reproductive Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH), family planning and Maternal Central of Excellent (MCoE). The role will specifically address M&E and research needs for Global Action Against Nursing (GAIN) project. The role will be the focal M&E person for the GAIN project and will be attending GAIN monthly meeting. The role will also be supporting Quality Assurance Officers within the primary healthcare facilities that support the implementation of the mentorship program within the health facilities. The role will be collaboratively supporting reproductive health programs and projects within the organization. The role will also be collaborating with the midwife mentors in reviewing data management aspects. The role will be reporting to the head of M&E. S/He will collaborate intensively with RMNCH team. The role will be to support QI projects with maternal care at Community, Primary and Secondary care levels. The role will be supporting the RMNCH in maternity related interventions and processes at all PIH supported sites.

The role will be leading data quality audits for RMNCH program. The role will also be leading on documentation of reports (weekly, monthly, biannual, annual) and s/he supports the provision of timely visualizations for the clinical team to utilize data. The role will be providing support to reporting needs of the maternal care health partners such as Rainbo Initiative and other sub-grantees. The role will also support ongoing projects within the unit such as QI initiatives, cancer screening and treatment clinics, TBA program, MSD for mothers, Global Action In Nursing and other RMNH grants as they occur.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Program Management

•  Provide mentorship and supervision to RMNCH-based data team on health information systems standards and activities at maternity clinic, cancer clinic and adolescent services clinic
•  Train as need RMNCH-related stakeholders on data management lifecycle.
•  Actively participate in the development of annual work plans and budgets
•  Lead data collection tools design and gathering of reporting requirements
•  Represent PIH-SL at relevant district, and national- level meetings on RMNCH M&E when necessary
•  Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with Sierra Leone national monitoring and evaluation guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems
•  Ensure and maintain data quality assurance for timely data collection and reporting Support and oversee data flow pattern for the program that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
•  Work closely with the district quality of care officer & QI team to conduct data driven mentorship and quality improvement of services in supported health facilities.
•  Support providers to initiate new Quality Improvement projects, reviewing completeness and assisting teams to complete QI project documentation booklet, data dashboard, data review meeting minutes booklet
•  Support sub-granted partners in the generation of information for the RMNCH Program to ensure their reports are accurate and inform the status of the program activities.
•  Support program team to adequately reports figures according to the audience.
•  Provide specific sets of the data required by the RMNCH Director and team for decision making.

Design Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and Learning (DMERL)

•  Lead any design, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning activities related to RNMCH
•  Establish data quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement processes
•  Support in the development of data collection tools, and data collection standard operating procedures, and work with clinical, M&E and Informatics staff to implement new data systems
•  Actively participate in the culture of data use
•  Oversee production of monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports in direct partnership with the Ministry of Health district HMIS team
•  Write or provide substantive input into monitoring and evaluation components of grant proposal development
•  Provide insight and work toward RMNCH data management system strengthening.
•  Support in conducting routine review of all maternity and SCBU programs, AYFS and registers for completeness and accuracy, check and ensure data completion and quality in CommCare and other databases
•  Conduct routine data quality checks of RMNCH data and follow-up of data quality audits and data review meeting action plans.

Digital Health

•  Collaborate with the eHealth team in gathering funder’s reporting requirement and in forms’ e-design.
•  Ensure optimal alignment with existing workflows to minimize disruption and unintended consequences
•  Provide insight in the data collection tools that need to be programmed as e-tools of RMNCH electronic apps to eHealth team

Operational Research

•  Work with the Evaluation and SHIS-research team to support RMNCH research lifecycle
•  Work with RMNCH and SHIS-research teams to initiate, plan and implement research calendar

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

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 Partners 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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

 Master’s degree in public health, demography, biostatistics, mathematics, epidemiology, M&E or related field or equivalent experience.

 Minimum five years of practical work experience in global health monitoring and evaluation realm

 Proven expertise (proficiency and competency) in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation and setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives

 Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors

 Familiarity with RMNCH and Family Planning program

 Demonstrated ability to conduct operational research, as well as to disseminate findings

 Ability to mentor and manage individuals with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds

 Highly detail-oriented, experience designing M&E tracking tools and instruments

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language

 Two or more years’ field experience in resource-constrained setting.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and any relevant statistical software.

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment . In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday, 30 th August , 2022

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Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract :

Language Requirement : Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

CARE 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 (

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 (DCOP) is accountable for strategic leadership and technical oversight of the project. This position is responsible to oversee technical quality, planning, implementation, quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting of the project.

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party to guarantee quality, efficiency, integrity, and learning throughout project duration. S/he will provide strategic oversight and technical guidance to, and resolve challenges in implementation of, cross-sectoral activities. This involves continually monitoring program tasks and activities against goals; minimizing duplication of personnel activities; and defining and using standard operating procedures.

The DCOP is also expected to promote learning and innovation. This includes adapting tools and systems; promoting data-driven, evidence-based actions; expanding successful activities’ breadth and depth; building capacity to work in new ways; and communicating best practices to relevant parties.




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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