Job Description

Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organizations, supporting communities in over 20  developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change.  Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured, and rights are respected;  basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; those  in power act for the common good.

Location of position: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Contract duration: Fixed contract for 1 year with a possibility of renewal  Scope of the role: 

The Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Advisor role is a replacement role on the Trócaire  Sierra Leone team based in Freetown. The MEAL Advisor will lead the implementation of the country  programme M&E system, and manage data effectively, thus contributing to quality reporting, continuous  learning, programme adaption, innovation, and increased visibility of the impact of Trócaire’s work. The  S/he will work closely with partners to improve their internal M&E systems. S/he will support the country  office to increase accountability to project participants, partners, donors and other stakeholders, guided  by Trócaire’s Accountability & Programme Quality Framework (APQF).

Requirements: 

• Degree in international development, economics, statistics, social science, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme implementation including significant experience in  monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in using the results based management approach  • Previous experience reporting to major international donors such as EU, UN, Irish Aid, FCDO, etc.. • Experience in participatory M&E approaches.

• Previous experience working with local partner organisations.

• Experience working on issues of Gender, Vulnerability and Women’s Empowerment. • Spoken fluency and written proficiency in English.

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy. For further enquiries, please contact Ashmao Tarawalie on ashmao.tarawalie@trocaire.org

To apply, please visit our website: www.trocaire.org/join-us/careers

The deadline for applications is Thursday 21^st April 2022.

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Div/Dept.: Global Operations

Location: Country Office

Reporting Relationship: Programs and Sponsorship Director

CLOSING DATE:                                             14^TH APRIL 2022

SUMMARY

• To provide leadership for effective management of the health programme through strategic visioning, operational efficiency, and effective development amongst communities where CHILDFUND works; and provides direct technical advice to all health-related programme interventions. The Health Specialist will support the achievement of health interventions within ChildFund Country Program across all stages of the program cycle through relevant, timely and effective support to the program teams. The Health Specialist is accountable for the provision of nutrition technical support to governments to mobilize “catch-up campaigns”. He/She will be responsible for supporting the Ministry of Health at national and sub-national levels to plan, budget and implement child health days/events, including high-level advocacy, training, support for microplanning, supply chain planning, monitoring and supervision, and post-campaign surveys. The goal is to ensure that catch-up campaigns are implemented according to national guidelines and drawing on best practice to ensure that high coverage is achieved safely.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Child Safeguarding

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risk, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Focal Point for the “Savings Lives Through Vitamin A” program 

• Be the primary focal point and lead for NI in the country

•Build strong relationships with and engage regularly with senior government officials to ensure programming gaps and needs are clearly articulated and coordinated with other partner support.

• Ensure visibility of Nutrition International’s support to national and sub-national authorities

• Identify new programming needs and opportunities

• Develop additional networks and collaborative relations to facilitate and reinforce sharing of   best practice.

Support the planning, budgeting, and implementation of emergency VAS programming:

Support the government to adapt GAVA COVID-19 protocols to the local context to ensure that campaigns are delivered safely.

• Conduct a rapid landscape assessment to map the extent of COVID-19 in-country and the level of disruptions to service delivery platforms for our programming, status of service.

delivery platforms, including frontline health workers; impact of COVID-19 on gender dynamics and implications to our program; availability of supply and access to nutrition commodities; effects on care-seeking and coverage.

• Support the Ministry of Health to develop and implement a plan to improve coverage of vitamin A supplementation, wherever possible looking to deliver integrated packages of essential child survival and health services as part of this catch-up effort.

• Develop training curricula, tools, guidance, and recommendations to strengthen the capacity of health workers to ensure that VAS is delivered safely.

• Provide guidance and technical support to the Ministry of Health to improve their capacity to deliver quality catch-up campaigns.

Improved monitoring of emergency VAS programming

• Assess VAS coverage and identify areas with low coverage and conduct post-event coverage surveys to understand who is being reached and not reached and why. Once bottlenecks are defined advocate for greater focus of efforts and resources on these areas.

Strengthened procurement of Vitamin A and other nutrition-related commodities/supplies

• Ensure that supply is not a barrier to coverage by working with government to ensure sufficient supplies of Vitamin A capsules, other commodities/supplies that will be co-delivered as part of the catch-up campaigns (deworming tablets, bed nets, etc.) and PPE supplies.

Improved management of emergency VAS programming 

• Provide guidance, training, and recommendations to relevant staff on preparing Technical and Financial reports to account for Nutrition International funding provided in accordance with the quality standards outlined in the grant agreements.

• Critically review VAS monthly reports and provide feedback to relevant staff with recommendations for appropriate action and provide follow up advice as needed to help ensure that appropriate action is taken.

Key Deliverables 

• Agreed quarterly work-plan

• Monthly activity report.  Includes a narrative explaining progress against agreed deliverables.

• Monthly, Quarterly and Bi-annual VAS coverage report submitted and summarized. Coverage data should be presented as numerator and denominator, resulting percentage, and disaggregated by Age (6-11 months) and (12 to 59 months), by Gender and by mode of delivery (EOS, CHD, Routine).

• Report on the bottlenecks to high coverage.

• Work with Programme teams to improve quality of programming by facilitating integration of areas of excellence in program designs using the Organizational program theory of change, and holistic approach in addressing risks and vulnerabilities of infants, children, and youth.
• Support the Local Partners in the technical design of their Strategic plans, annual operating plans, and budgets.
• Leads the development, implementation and monitoring of the strategies in the program areas regarding the health program interventions.
• Liaises with M&E KML Specialist to ensure the development of key indicators for quality program delivery.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure effectiveness, timeliness and efficiency, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Leads in supporting the evaluation process of all programs/projects under the area of expertise and supervision (as may be assigned).
• Liaises with the M&E Specialist to ensure programs and projects are regularly documented and learnings shared broadly with the key stakeholders.
• Coaches key staff assigned to the health grants.
• Regularly builds and nurtures relationships with donors, and like-minded non-government organizations to build and maintain strategic networks.
• Participates in the development of concept notes and grant project proposals for the health programme portfolio.
• Performs any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Master’s in public health, Nutrition or Food Science 

•At least 8 years working experience nutrition and health systems strengthening  

•Experience in program management and evaluation 

•Experience providing technical assistance to Ministries of Health in the region 

•Experience in VAS programming would be an advantage  

Please apply through the link below:

APPLY

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children. 

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

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Job Description

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

About CRS

As the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through integrated programming in emergency response, health, agriculture/livelihoods, education, peacebuilding and more. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Program Summary

The Junior Professionals Program (JPP) is a unique career-building opportunity for women who are passionate about relief and development work and have the skills, attitude, and approach to grow into managerial positions with CRS. This structured and intentional field-based learning program is designed to prepare Junior Professionals for positions of greater responsibility with CRS.

Under the supervision of experienced staff, Junior Professionals actively support CRS’ relief and/or development projects while building foundational skills in programming and operations. During the 12-month program, Junior Professionals gain experience in project management (including monitoring and evaluation), project design and proposal development, partnership and capacity building, budget and resource management, supply chain, logistics, human resources and more. With this practical training and the support of strong mentors, graduates of the JPP are strong candidates for onward positions with CRS.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an experienced staff member, the Junior Professional will support CRS’ programming and operations as follows:

Project Management

• Support implementation of current projects (e.g., participate in planning/review workshops, support development of capacity building/awareness raising materials)
• Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities (review/develop survey instruments, oversee periodic collection of monitoring data, train data collectors, support evaluations, document lessons learned, etc.).
• Support appropriate management of cash and in-kind resources (monitor/analyze spending on project budgets, prepare cash forecasts, participate in financial reporting to donors, study & support commodity management, etc.).
• Support timely and accurate reporting (review/synthesize data to report on project indicators, draft/edit narrative reports in collaboration with CRS staff and partners, etc.).

Project Design and Proposal Development

• Support research & analysis to inform project design (primary & secondary data collection, needs assessments, problem identification, stakeholder analysis, gender analysis, gap analysis, theory of change, etc.).
• Support proposal development for CRS and partners (draft sections of technical narratives and budget, package/edit proposals for submission).

Partnership & Capacity Building

• Support CRS partners with activity planning & implementation, project design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Support partnership strengthening and capacity building (e.g., participate in partnership reflection workshops, partner assessments and monitoring visits).

Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Compliance

• Support strong financial management by analyzing budgets, monitoring & forecasting spending, reviewing supporting documentation for financial transactions by CRS and sub-recipients.
• Support supply chain management by reviewing systems for delivery, storage, and distribution of goods, assisting with inventory counts, data collection, analysis & verification.
• Support procurement by assisting with bid analysis and vendor selection, contracting, receipt and warehousing of goods.
• Support human resources by preparing job descriptions, reviewing applications/shortlisting candidates.
• Support audit and compliance by reviewing internal controls, systems for fraud prevention, studying CRS policies and donor regulations.
• Support security by reviewing security protocols and manuals, updating as needed.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain and HR staff

External: CRS partner organizations

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field (e.g., Economic Development, Agriculture, Health, Business, Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain)
• Received Master’s degree within 24 months of program start date (October 2022)
• Six months of relevant work experience (e.g., internship, practicum, volunteer, or paid work)
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in the official business language of the country (French or English)
• Citizen of a participating country
• Excels in collaborative multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel (up to 10-15% of the time)

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills
• Agile, proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Agency-wide Competencies 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

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

How to apply

Go to the Application & Selection section of the JJP website (https://www.crs.org /about/careers/ junior-professionals) to access the application link for each country and guidance.

Application deadline: June 30, 2022.

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Job Description

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

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

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

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

Position:  Manager, Grant 

Duty Station: Country Office (with occasional visits to provincial field offices)

Purpose:

The Grant Manager will support the Country Office, Sierra Leone, in strategic and operational stewardship over donor resources by applying a set of relevant systems, policies, procedures and tools to ensure that grants and contracts are donor compliant and best serve the organizational mission. Under the direction of a Country Director while receiving technical support from the HQ Grant Management team, the Grant Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the country program adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within BRAC and externally with donors. This position is empowered to make recommendations for improvements needed within Country Office systems to support donor compliance.

This role will work closely with Fundraising/Program Implementation/Operations and Finance on proposals, financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis, and compliance processes. 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.

Major Responsibility

Coordination

• Coordinates and negotiates the drafting process for financial and narrative reports among different teams, ensuring submission deadlines are met and reports of high quality
• Liaises with the donor/Affiliates regarding any clarifications on reporting dates or changing donor requirements and inform teams accordingly; update tracking systems
• Facilitates Kick Off meetings with a diverse stakeholder group
• Facilitates monthly Grant Review Meetings with a diverse stakeholder group, notes action commitments and follows up to ensure completion;
• Facilitates Close Out meetings and actions
• Participates in Global Grant Management community of practice calls and trainings on behalf of Country Office and applies relevant information and learning internally
• Lead and coordinate Due Diligence of Downstream partners during grant implementation as needed
• Communicates with Affiliates and SMT/CMT regarding donor related issues that require escalation
• Proactively analyses issues and resolve through collaboration with other teams/partners/Affiliates

Compliance

• Supports adherence to BRAC Grant Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence to BRAC Sub-Grant Management procedures and policies
• Supports adherence of complex donor compliance requirements across the Country Office and downstream partners through regular communication of compliance elements and training
• Supports the Rapid Assessment process by reviewing all calls for proposals with a compliance lens
• Supports the Donor Contract review process by reviewing contracts with a compliance lens;
• Support teams across Country to ensure all opportunities, proposals, contracts and amendments follow BRAC processes
• Ensure vetting of all partners complete and evidenced
• Draft sub-grant agreements using endorsed template packages and ensuring that all donor compliance requirements are passed down
• Identify and address or escalate any potential compliance issues to SMT/CMT

Analysis

• Support review of proposal budgets to ensure correct budget template and identify questionable costs from donor compliance perspective
• Perform monitoring of grants, grant spending, portfolio spending and perform further analysis to aid in resolution of issues identified
• Maintain portfolio and pipeline tracker for the Country Office
• Maintain reporting tracker for the Country Office

Portfolio Management

• Use Grant Management System and tools and monitor Country Office portfolio and performance in grant management
• Lead regular grant reviews and other monitoring across allocated portfolio
• Provide regular management information to the SMT/CMT on the performance of the active portfolio (Key Performance Indicators)
• Identify issues in active grant portfolio and apply problem solving skills to resolve these
• Support the SMT/CMT to develop action plans to address issues highlighted by grant metrics and indicators and implement those actions

Capacity Building

• Capacity build more junior staff and promote learning in the grant management team, as applicable.
• Encourage professional development among Grants Management team

Systems

• Maintain grant files in accordance with BRAC procedures
• Act as Country/Programme [select one] Office super user and lead on the BRAC Grant Management System, its reporting functions, and ensuring adherence to system guidelines to promote data quality
• Develop expert knowledge of Grant Management System & dashboard functionality, maintain up to date data and use GMS data for decision making

KPIs

• # of procedures and tools of Global Grant Management Manual adopted as core process by the Country Office
• # of procedures and tools of Global Sub-Grant Management Manual adopted as core process by the Country Office
• Dashboard maintained of grants portfolio & pipeline & presented to SMT/CMT for decision-making
• Adoption of Grant Management System within Country Office
• Improved donor feedback on reporting timeliness and quality

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level (UNHCR, USAID, GAC, DFAT, DFID)
• Possess basic understanding of program operations including procurement and field realities
• Possess understanding of the full grant cycle including proposal development phase
• Understanding of the financial aspects of grant management, ability to work with Finance Departments on grant management issues
• Show courage and confidence to have tough conversations with other CO teams, donors and Affiliates
• Show high skills in coordination and negotiation
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyze trends
• Computer literate (i.e. Google Suite/ Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
• Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Fluent communication (written and spoken) in English
• Knowledge of BRAC, its history, and its programmes and culture desirable

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or International Development or related field

Experience (Including sector/industry):

• Experience with NGOs
• 7+ years in development or related field;
• Experience in grants management

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

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

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

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

Application deadline: 8^th April 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of  

‘Support Services Manager’ in Freetown. Re-Advertise (Open to Sierra Leonean Nationals Only)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide leadership to Fleet Management, Offices Management, Assets Management, Protocol and Administrative Services and Corporate Security Services functions and to ensure that these functions have systems and skills to support the operations of the Head Office in Freetown, provincial and clusters offices in Regions and Districts in a timely, technologically-sound, professional and cost-effective manner. 

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, implementation and or review of systems for each department/unit to ensure they are aligned to set standards, responsive to internal and external customers and cost effective.

• To develop, implement and review the operating plans and budgets for Support Services Unit and support other Departments, Units and projects/programs to prepare budgets relating to Fleet Management, Offices management, Assets Management, Corporate Security and Administrative Services

• Provide line management and leadership to Administrative Coordinator and Fleet Coordinator and ensure effective collaboration with others Department and Units involved in Fleet Management, Offices Management, Assets Management, Corporate Security, Protocol and Administrative Services.

• Ensure effective and efficient management of all WVISL fleet (motorcars, motorbikes, boats) and fuel usage through the design and implementation of a comprehensive fleet management system, in compliance with WVISL policies, WVI Partnership standards and Government of Sierra Leone laws.

• Ensure the tracking and establishment of comprehensive inventory (Assets & Inventory Register) in the Head Office, Provincial Offices, Clusters/Area Programmes and projects offices supported with adequate documentation on any legal aspect, ownership and transition plans.

• Ensure effective and efficient management of WVISL Offices (rental, utilities, generators, space management, offices allocation to staff, safety, security….) in Freetown and in the provinces for an improved working environment of all staff, in alignment with WVISL policies, WVI Partnership standards and Government of Sierra Leone laws.

• Lead or support in all administrative processes with the Government of Sierra Leone, Embassies and Diplomatic Missions and similar entities with regards to World Vision International Sierra Leone ministry.

• Mentor, coach and develop the capacity of functional leaders under the Unit into competent, accountable and high performance teams.

• Assist the Finance and Support Services Director in accessing and coordinating technical resources available from the Global Center or Region for Support Services (Admin, Fleet Management, Offices management, asset management, Corporate Security)

• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Finances & Support Services Director

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Be Safe and Resilient

• Build Relationships

• Learn and Develop

• Partner and Collaborate

• Deliver Results

• Be Accountable

• Improve and Innovate

• Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

• Model Self-Management

• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

• Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

• Develop the Organisation for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Educational level required: Master’s Degree in Business administration, Supply Chain/ Logistics Management, Project Management or Finance and/ or any professional / postgraduate qualification in the relevant field

• Experience: 3 years in middle or senior management in World Vision or comparable Organisation
• Technical Training qualifications required:  Professional technical skill desired (certification?)

• Other Competencies/Attributes
• Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building
• Supervisory skills
• Must be assertive
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Support services Manager’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: April 8, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. Successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct Police check for successful applicants.

                                 WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Infection Prevention and Control and WASH Specialist

Grade: 7A

Location: Kenema

Reports to: Senior Health Coordinator

Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Application Deadline:      4^th April, 2022

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 and 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 and has offices in Bo, Kailahun, Kenema, and Kono, with national geographic reach through partners. 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.

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is an essential component of healthcare quality and patient safety. In its operational districts, the IRC plans to support district hospitals and primary health care units (PHUs) in Sierra Leone to improve their IPC practices with the goal to reduce mortality and morbidity due to hospital (or healthcare) associated infections (HAIs). Rigorous infection control systems need to be in place to reduce transmission risks for health workers and patients to improve outcomes with focus on maternal health, hence IPC efforts will be focused on maternity services. It is expected that IPC efforts will be integrated in routine activities within the hospitals and PHUs to be supported (namely Kenema, with likely extension to Bo and other IRC-operational districts) and that this will contribute to reductions in occurrence of hospital-acquired postpartum infections and associated mortality among mothers. To achieve this, the IRC plans to recruit one IPC Specialist to lead IPC interventions at the two hospitals (in Kenema and Bo), and any other health facilities as maybe determined during planning or implementation. The IPC Specialist will provide day-to-day support to the health facilities (with focus on maternity) to improve their IPC practices and ensure IPC standards are integrated within routine service delivery.

Scope of work 

Reporting to the Sr Health Coordinator, the IPC specialist will work in collaboration with MoHS staff at national and district level to improve IPC practices and structures within supported health facilities in IRC-operational districts, providing training and mentorship for healthcare workers and generating learning and best practices to inform national level strategies and policies.

The key responsibilities are summarized as follows:

• Participate in the national level working group discussions on IPC and contribute to review of SOPs and training manuals for IPC, as needed.
• Ensure supported health facilities in IRC supported districts have access to all relevant IPC tools and SOPs.
• Work with health facility IPC focal persons, management, patient safety committee and head of maternity to ensure clear understanding and implementation of IPC procedures in the clinical context, especially in maternity.
• Conduct baseline assessment on status of IPC implementation in IRC-supported health facilities and use findings as benchmark to monitor progress made.
• As needed, lead implementation of IRC’s WASH and IPC activities in health facilities and, where appropriate, at community level with oversight of all water, sanitation, and hygiene activities, ensuring that activities are relevant, successfully implemented, and sustainable.
• Support the development and implementation of action points based on assessment findings.
• Based on gaps identified through the baseline assessment, conduct on-site trainings in IRC-supported health facilities on IPC for maternity staff, in collaboration with MoHS.
• Facilitate supportive supervision visits from national level by IRC and MOHS.
• Support documentation and management of IPC data in maternity units in supported health facilities. This will include investigations of all incidences of health worker and/or patient infections and report on incidents to the hospital IPC committee and patient safety committee.
• Support the hospital team to identify causes of infections and facilitate them to prioritize and develop appropriate quality improvement plans.
• Support hospital with advocacy efforts at DHMT and national level to increase focus on IPC in health facilities.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports, and other reports as required/requested, on progress of implementation of IPC activities to IRC.
• Manage program budget related to implementation of IPC activities.
• Analyze monthly and share results and lessons learnt during dissemination meetings at national level or as maybe required from time to time.
• Contribute to new business development on WASH and IPC.
• Any other activities as may be assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Training as medical doctor or midwife or registered nurse, environmental health, or related field.
• Additional training in public health is desirable.
• Training in WASH and IPC a plus.
• Over 8 years of demonstrated experience in implementing WASH and IPC practices and systems improvement, ideally in a low resource setting.
• Extensive experience in training and mentoring health providers on IPC in clinical contexts in Sierra Leone.
• Strong technical leadership, management, planning, analytical and coordination skills.
• Experience in program management in similar settings.
• Willingness and ability to work in clinical environments, particularly in maternity.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

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 based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

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.  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. 

APPLY

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Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID, 5- year Integrated Health Activity in Sierra Leone.

The Chief of Party will bear primary responsibility for the overall technical and managerial requirements of program performance and will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project. S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he will also have principal responsibility for representation of the project to USAID. This position is contingent upon successful award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Sierra Leonean and African Union nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
● Assumes overall leadership, strategy development, management oversight, and technical direction for primary health care, community health, and WASH activities;
● Serves as primary liaison to USAID, implementing partners, host country governments, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors;
● Provides overall leadership and supervision of senior management team, technical and administrative staff, and sub-awardees;
● Responsible for the overall and direct implementation of project activities and liaises with project teams to ensure technical coordination;
● Leads the strategic engagement of the communities and local partners in program activities;
● Ensures that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate;
● Oversees program work planning, budget, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic communications;
● Identifies issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and appropriate program adjustments; and
● Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:
● Advanced degree in public health, medicine, nursing, or related field
● At least ten years of professional experience managing large, complex health projects in developing countries, with at least eight years of experience working on private sector engagement programming;
● Demonstrated thought leadership in health systems strengthening, primary health care, RMNCH, malaria prevention and control, and community engagement,
● Experience leading large teams, managing programs, and enabling local partnerships to achieve results;
● Track record of progressive responsibility, including at least eight years providing senior-level leadership (e.g., Project Director, Chief of Party, Deputy Director) to programs of similar scale, scope and complexity;

● Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with Ministries of Health, USAID, and implementing partners in West Africa, with experience working in Sierra Leone preferred;
● Fluent English oral and written communication skills is required.

Application Instructions:

Please apply through this link: APPLY no later than May, 6, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; no telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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Job Description

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Position:       National Safeguarding Coordinator (Re advertise)

Grade:       6B

Location:       Freetown

Reports to:       Deputy Director of Programs

Application Deadline:           29^th March 2022

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

The IRC has a strong commitment to creating a culture of zero-tolerance of safeguarding violations in our workplace and in our programs – as well as a safe environment for reporting. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor. With support from the Safeguarding Specialist, the National Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Sierra Leone program to protect clients and staff from any harm, exploitation, and abuse.

The National Safeguarding Coordinator will be working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Programs, with technical support from the Safeguarding Specialist and the Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions and in close collaboration with the Senior Management team, Technical Coordinators, the HR team and partners.  S/he will be mainly responsible for coordinating the effective implementation of IRC’s safeguarding measures and activities across the IRC in Sierra Leone and for supporting partner organizations.

AREAS OF RESPONBILITIES:

Donor Compliance

•Monitor the implementation of IRC and partner safeguarding plans, including field visits.

•Provide support and guidance to IRC and partners on the safe management of safeguarding incidents

•Review new proposals and ensure safeguarding is incorporated. 

Safe Programming

· Support staff to take proactive steps to ensure that all programming activities identify potential risks and work to eliminate and mitigate those risks

•Coordinate regular sensitization sessions on safeguarding and Complaints Response Mechanism for clients and communities 

•Support the drafting of program safeguarding guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other required materials

•Support the review of any new proposal or project revision document to ensure safeguarding considerations are included.

•Will be a budget holder for safeguarding activities and will be responsible for managing the spending of that budget across programs

Accountability

•Support programs to incorporate key accountability mechanisms and communication guidelines

•Lead on the review of the Complaints Response Mechanism including gathering feedback and suggestions from clients and staff

•Support the IRC complaints response mechanisms and ensure partner reporting mechanisms and case handling frameworks are in line with IRC standards

•Review and update and improve partner’s safeguarding case handling frameworks and SOPs localized for Sierra Leone

•Ensure the systematic updating and sharing of a centralized support service mapping

· Foster a working environment that is non-threatening, safe and is actively addressing safeguarding in its processes. Create safe spaces where people can ask questions, be listened to, and get answers about safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and raising concerns.

•Support country program with investigations to safeguarding incidents following best practice and survivor-centered approach

HR/Systems

• Support Human Resources to include best practices in safeguarding during recruitment, staff management and HR strategy

•Support logistics department, to enhance their safeguarding mechanisms throughout the procurement and service provision implementation

Co-ordination

•Facilitate national Safeguarding Community of Practice meetings, to foster information sharing, cross organizational learning on best practice and enhance safeguarding standard adherence across the NGO sector in Sierra Leone

•Liaise regularly with the relevant IRC HQ technical units as the Program may dictate

•As requested by supervisor, represent the IRC to partners, donors, and other external stakeholders in Sierra Leone.

Training and Capacity Building

•Continuously develop the capacity of district Safeguarding Focal Points, support them in their safeguarding activities in their field locations, and organize regular safeguarding trainings for staff in accordance with IRC Global policy and procedures

•Support partners in any of their safeguarding training needs

•Ensure safeguarding is a standing agenda item in internal meetings

·Arrange safeguarding inductions and ongoing capacity building of staff, through formal training, discussion groups, refresher sessions, etc.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as human rights, international law, social sciences, or related field.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in safeguarding, child protection, human rights and/or gender programming, preferably in an NGO context
• Demonstrable experience and excellent skills in capacity development and training of others
• Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and power relations in the Sierra Leone context.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating safeguarding risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Commitment to upholding IRC’s values; demonstrating integrity, accountability, service, and equality
• Flexible, reliable and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines and in changing contexts
• Ability to quickly build personal rapport, trust, ease of communication and active listening
• Computer literate and sound knowledge of Word and Excel
• Excellent English both written and spoken
• Demonstrable understanding of Confidentiality and Do No Harm principles, and Survivor-Centered Approach

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of 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, Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

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.  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.  

Click link to Apply: APPLY

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

1.) Community Officer (x2)
2.) Client Responsiveness and Accountability (CRA) Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Community Officer (x2)

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                             Community Officer

No. of Positions:               2 (Two) 

Reports:                               WGPE Site Manager

Location:                              Kailahun

Grade:                                 8B

Deadline of Application:   25^th March, 2022

BACKGROUND:

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

The Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment  Sector Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.

Job Summary

The WGPE Community Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day direct implementation of all components of the project within targeted rural communities in Kailahun district. S/he will be responsible for establishing and developing informal older adolescent girls’ groups, outside of the school setting and Women Action Groups (WAGS). The Community Officer will be responsible for the facilitation of all program activities for adolescent girls, women, and men in the community.  She/he will be involved in community mobilization, sensitization and advocacy programmes, and interface with traditional institutions, religious leaders, community leaders, and local government authorities towards ensuring quality implementation of all Foundation components at the community levels. As such, s/he will be based in the target communities and report directly to the WGPE Site Manager.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Position Reports to:  WGPE Site Manager
• Other internal: WGPE Senior Program Manager, M&E Officer, M&E Manager, Kailahun Field Manager, Field Coordinator, Health, Education and Protection Teams
• External contacts: Save the Children, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, Planned Parenthood Association Sierra Leone (PPASL), Ministry of Health and Sanitation Officials, INGOs, NGOs and other key partners, donors, Community and District Stakeholders

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program implementation and quality

• Work directly on the implementation of the Foundations Project in Kailahun, and manage associated day-to-day tasks, including:
  • with support from the Site Manager, the WGPE Coordinator and the WGPE Program Manager, work on the start-up and implementation of the out of school Older Adolescent Girls and Women Action Groups and activities, ensuring groups are formed in a safe, comfortable, and confidential manner and environment
• Work directly with groups and communities across all aspects of programming, including:
  • Capacity building – training, workshops and mentoring
  • Community engagement and mobilization
  • Awareness raising and behaviour change
  • Psychosocial support and well-being
  • Women and girls Advocacy, leadership, voice, and solidarity building
  • Work with partners
• With support from the Managers, ensure all aspects of programming follow best practice.

Staff Development and Support

• Actively participate in WGPE capacity building opportunities and share learning and experiences with the wider WGPE teams, other IRC sectors and program partners
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities based on performance and development objectives, and liaise with supervisor for support on identifying and realising these where possible

Representation and Advocacy

• Support the managers on site by representing the WGPE team at any relevant district level coordination meetings as and when required
• Advocate for the needs, priorities and interest of women and girls at the community level and district where required in line with WGPEs approach to working with, supporting and empowering women and girls.

Other

• Undertake tasks as requested by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A minimum of a certificate/diploma in community development, social work or equivalent in any relevant discipline.

Experience:

• At least 2 years cognate experience in development work at community levels.
• Computer literate and ability to work well using MS Office packages.
• Experience in community mobilization, advocacy, and conflict management.
• Experience using digital tools for data collection and survey activities.
• Understands geographic terrain and environment.

SKILL & ABILITIES;

Mandatory:

• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;

• Operational management – willingness to understand IRC policies and systems and apply them effectively.
• Applies effective utilization of resources;
• Ability to work within a team environment.

• Ability to work with all grades of staff;
• Ability to identify issues, problems and opportunities early and inform line manager;
• Results driven – ensures objectives and deadlines are met;
• Respectful both within the organization and with external interactions;
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• Organisation skills, including time management and the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work in very basic conditions
• Good motorbike riding skills and a valid driving license

CLICK LINK TO APPLY : APPLY

 

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2.) Client Responsiveness and Accountability (CRA) Manager

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                                Client Responsiveness and Accountability (CRA) Manager

Grade:                                     7A

Location:                                Bo

Reports to:                             MEL Coordinator

Job Overview: 

The Client Responsiveness and Accountability (CRA) Manager reports to the MEL Coordinator. S/he will support in the implementation of Client Responsiveness and Accountability actions under the direct supervision of MEL Coordinator, and will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism, a strategic commitment in IRC Sierra Leone country program for client responsiveness. Main responsibilities are mostly related to accountability of our clients and include administrative handling of feedback and complaints, routine recordkeeping, and communication and coordination. S/he will ensure that feedback mechanisms (both proactive and reactive) are established in consultation with the communities; regularly promoted through different media and other community engagement forums. S/he will ensure clients’ feedback is regularly collected, analyzed, and responded to in timely manner. S/he will also ensure that Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) reports are regularly generated within the agreed frequency and result areas are presented regularly during project meetings and donor reporting requirements. The position requires the ability to work closely with a multi-sectorial program team and to interact effectively with a wide variety of community members. This position is based in Bo and frequent travel to field.

Major Responsibilities:

Accountability Systems and Procedures:

• Update/Review the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Client Responsiveness, Accountability and Feedback Plans together with the MEL Coordinator.
• Lead and coordinate processes to collect, review and respond to client feedback regarding IRC implementation projects on Education, Health, and Women & Girls Protection and Empowerment (WGPE).
• Develop client responsive accountability framework structure for the Country Program
• Develop benchmarks/indicators to monitor CRA across programs
• Help in developing assessment tools in collaboration with MEL Coordinator.
• Spearhead the development of feedback in contingency plans and emergency preparedness in line with IRC best practices and guidelines for working in emergencies.
• Provide extensive capacity building for staff and partners on concept of CRA
• Ensure client responsiveness plans are developed and well-coordinated with project staff.
• Help in design and development of information, education and communication materials for client feedback mechanisms.
• Establish a help desk/information table for the community members to answer clients’ comments/questions.
• Coordinate, consolidate and document lessons learned and best practices and share with relevant stakeholders.

Management of client’s feedback and/or complaint

• Set up feedback mechanisms in collaboration with the IRC implementing partners to collect and respond to client feedback – both proactive and reactive considering technological advancements and literacy of the target population
• Serve as point of contact/ and administer different feedback channels (e.g. hotlines, suggestion boxes, individual interviews).
• Inform stakeholders about confidentiality policy, complaint-handling process, and time frames.
• Handle routine questions and requests for information.
• Conduct regular Focus Group Discussions, support Data collection activities and meetings with different stakeholders to solicit feedback on IRC’s work in support with Monitoring and Evaluation department. 
• Enter, analyze, and share consolidated client feedback data to senior management to be discussed at SMT meetings for course correction. 
• Compile and share ideas and methods across the different sectors on how to engage with communities in two-way communication. 
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with key staff on client engagement and accountability mechanisms. 
• Update the client feedback registry and classify the complaints and feedback as required.
• Monitor the concerns of clients accessing IRC services and highlight the specific needs of men, boys, women, and girls.
• Categorize and route stakeholder feedback/complaints to responsible staff according to policies and standard operation procedures.
• Throughout the process of intake of complaints/feedback and referrals, ensure applying protection principles for confidentiality of information and safety of beneficiaries.
• Provide to beneficiaries’ information on third-party services available in the area.

Complaint Response Mechanism:

• Develop and manage Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM)
• Provide technical support to partners on implementation of CRM including review of all existing partner CRM
• Acknowledge, receive and register feedback/complaints from clients of IRC’s assistance and the community members.
• Ensure complaints are correctly and timely lodged into the CRM database and clients are communicated with in a dignified manner regarding their complaints/feedback
• Support MEAL Coordinator focal point conduct quarterly survey for Complaints Satisfaction Assessment
• Provide CRM Report on a quarterly basis to MEAL Coordinator for dissemination to SMT
• Ensure verification of complaints registered & ensure the timely resolution of the complaints & completion of CRM database.
• Facilitate communication with complainants about case status and decisions.

Data Management and Reporting

• Handle entry, upload, and export of data, using designated software.
• Organize paper and electronic records for routine reporting in timely manner.
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of client feedback data management in line with existing IRC policies on data protection.
• Submit high quality monthly reports; and compile client engagement and accountability statistics.
• Produce monthly and annual reports on CFRM data

Community Awareness and Learning

• Coordinate and communicate with other CR team members throughout the country for sharing best practices and challenges.
• Provide advice to M&E Coordinator on development of visual materials for dissemination among beneficiaries.
• Ensure Feedback Mechanism briefings and information dissemination is provided on routine basis to local field staff as well as community members.
• Support the conduct of or facilitate any required training for IRC staff and partners on Client Responsiveness

Others

• Implement other activities, related to the objectives of Sierra Leone M&E technical support unit, as assigned by MEL Coordinator.
• Support large or complex assessment/evaluation activities as required
• Support implementation of rapid needs assessments in the event of emergencies

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as human rights, international law, social sciences, statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in humanitarian contexts, implementing Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA)/Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) programs.
• Advanced English language skills, oral and written.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to package and communicate complex topics through written reports and presentations.
• Excellent facilitation skills, and strong understanding of how to collect feedback safely and accurately from all members of a community regardless of their age, gender, or other diversity factors.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Expertise in delivering community engagement and accountability mechanisms, as well as capacity to support effective communication with communities.
• A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PPT, CommCare, KOBO/ODK, etc.)
• Proficient in Data analysis and visualization
• Knowledge of CommCare and PowerBi
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of 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, Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

APPLY

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Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

JOB TITLE: 
MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT (MHPSS) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

COUNTRY  PROGRAM: 
Sierra Leone

REPORTS TO: 
Operations Manager

LOCATION: 
Freetown – with travels to field offices

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above mentioned National Position. WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PLEASE NOTE:  

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

PROGRAM BACKGROUND 

Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an International NGO which has been  working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since  1996 supporting vulnerable groups and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education,  social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights. Currently, HI is  implementing four projects for the promotion of Inclusive Education, Mental Health, Accessible and Technical  support and Protection. HI is currently in design/approval process for new projects to create a comprehensive  portfolio, in line with the implementation strategy for 2022 and onwards.

Position’s context:  

The MHPSS Technical Specialist will be working with the Touching Minds Raising Dignity project (funded by  AFD), which has been implemented in Sierra Leone from 2018 and is now starting its second four year’s  phase.

The project builds capacity of MHPSS stakeholders to enable them to provide quality services both at  community and facility level. S/he will be working in remote or slums communities to conduct monitoring and  technical supervision of actors/stakeholders trained by the project implementing partners.

The MHPSS Technical Specialist will not be involved in any team management role. He/she will be in charge  of ensuring that the project activities meet technical standards.

Please note that final JD may differ in some areas from this document General Mission 

The Field Technical Specialist contributes within the country where he/she is based to the implementation of  the mandate and the 10 year’ strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact 

of the projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control  mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful  functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes. 

Missions / Responsibilities: 

1. Contributes to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies

2. Ensures technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in  his/her sectorial scope

a. Provides adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers

b. Ensures adequate support to multi-sector responses within projects

3. Ensures technical learning from projects

a. Contribute to projects’ capitalization and ensure technical learning from projects within  his/her sectorial scope

4. Ensures the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the  Programmes under his/her scope

5. Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant, in  his/her sectorial scope

6. Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in his sectorial scope  a. Represent the technical expertise of HI throughout the local relevant networks  b. Contribute to advocacy on specific themes in line with the global advocacy priorities  c. Contribute to communication messages locally in line with the global communication  priorities

7. Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial  scope

a. Contributes to the context analysis in his sectorial scope

b. Contributes to the design and writing of new projects in the region and when asked in other  countries within the Geographic Division

c. Contributes to the conception of major projects (multiple countries, one theme) or of new  projects in the region

d. Identify & develop local partnerships and/or consortium with NGOs, Institutions, Companies  on technical priorities or important topics in the region under his sectorial scope

Main Activities: 

1. Provide technical support and capacity building for HI project staff and one implementing partner  (staffed with psychosocial counselors and clinical supervisors).

2. Carry out capacity building for health agents at national level including mental health nurses and  Community Health Officers (CHW) on MHPSS related topics.

3. Carry out mental health baseline and endline Knowledge, Attitude, Beliefs and Practice (KABP) study PROFILE SOUGHT

Essential 
Preferable

Qualification(s):
 Master’s degree in clinical  psychology or Bachelor’s degree  with knowledge and experience in  technical support for Mental Health  and Psychosocial Support programs  (MHPSS),  or  Master’s degree in public health  with a strong knowledge and  experience on MHPSS  Proven expertise in MHPSS

Experience (type and  amount of experience) :
 Minimum of 4 years’ experience on  projects in the field of community  or human rights based mental  health and psychosocial support   Knowledge of MHPSS framework  and references   Experience in analysis (donor  environment, geopolitics) and  ethical positioning  Experience in partnership  mobilization   Experience in research, in planning  and coordinating qualitative and  quantitative surveys, with  dissemination of results
 Experience in HI and/or the  related sector of activities is a  plus

Skills (knowledge,  abilities required for the  position, refer to skills  repository document) :
 Excellent communication and  writing capacities in English  Synthetic and analytic thinking   Pedagogical skills  Team motivation   Strategic thinking Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel,  PowerPoint
 Good communication and  writing capacities in French is  an asset

Personal qualities:
 Excellent communication skills and  diplomacy  Ability to work independently and  as a member of a team  Flexibility  Strong attention to details  Good capacity to coordinate and  consult with others  Good organizational skills  Practical, dynamic and solution  oriented  Open to cultural differences
 Good capacity to withstand  pressure and manage stress  Emotional maturity

Salary: As per HI salary scale for National Staff & candidate’s experience

Probation Period: 4 months 

Duration of Contract: One (01) year with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding  availability. 

All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only, with attachments bearing  your full name; example: John Doe – CV (for your CV) and John Doe – Cover Letter (for your cover  letter) with the subject of the position applied for by email only to: recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org 

Closing date for applications is 21^st March 2022

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