Job Vacancy at Catholic Relief Service (CRS) – Sierra Leone Country Representative (International Position)

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: (1) Sierra Leone Country Representative – International Position

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:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.




 

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963 carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For over 57 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

 

To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program, Global Fund Malaria Program and COVID-19 Response Mechanism Project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration.

 

Job Title:Sierra Leone Country Representative – (International Position)

Department:Country Programming

Reports To:        West Africa Regional Director

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:CRS Country Office, Freetown with travel up to 15-20%, consisting of one or two international trips per year and short trips within the country once per month.




 

Job Summary

As Country Representative you will lead, manage and advance the programming and operations objectives and the mission of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your strategic leadership will enable you to advance CRS’ reputation and impact while you proactively manage security and mitigate security risks and liabilities.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion and lead the vision, mission and strategy. Lead the design of medium and long-term goals. Ensure program and operations leads coordinate their objectives in alignment with the strategy.

  • Ensure that all projects meet and exceed donor expectations and are designed and implemented for maximum impact and reach. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures, are managed on time and on budget.

  • Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring for HOP and Head of Operations as well as other direct reports. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans for large and complex projects and the recruitment process of senior staff.

  • Lead the development of strategic partnerships with national and international organizations that leverages resources, reputation, and expertise in line with CRS partnership principles. Ensure strong representation to key stakeholders, including Church partners, local and national government, US government and international donors.

  • Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.

  • Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance in operations functions. Provide oversight and analysis regarding monthly expenditures.

  • Lead and direct the pursuit of strategic growth opportunities, prepositioning and capture planning.

  • Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing application of the MEAL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or a related field.

  • 10 or more years’ experience managing complex relief and development programs.




 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing a variety of complex, high-value projects from multiple international donors, including USAID, USDA, BHA, the Global Fund as well as major foundations, understanding of relevant donor regulations.

  • Experience engaging partners, promoting local leadership and strengthening partnerships. Experience working with Catholic Church partners and faith-based institutions, a plus.

  • Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.

  • Experience with humanitarian response/emergency programming

  • Ability to represent the agency at high levels.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.

  • Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.

  • Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.

  • Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.

  • Experience with humanitarian response/emergency programming

  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

 

Required Languages –English fluency required

Travel– Should be willing and able to travel up to 15-20%, consisting of one or two international trips per year and short trips within the country once per month.

 

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory Responsibilities: Head of Operations, Risk and Compliance Officer, Head of Programming, and Partnership Manager.

 

Internal: West Africa Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors for Program Quality and Management Quality, Regional Finance Officer, Regional Business Development Manager, Head of Operations, Head of Programming, Business Development Specialist, Partnership Manager, and Regional Advisors. HQ OverOps : PIQA, IDEA especially PSOs for West Africa. Finance, GPR, MarCom and Audit.

 

External: BHA, USAID, USDA, European Union, The World Bank, Episcopal Conference of Sierra Leone, the Nuncio, Caritas Sierra Leone National Director and Diocesan Directors, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Health, National Malaria Control Program, CMM, Ministry of Agriculture, The Mayor of Freetown, Freetown City Council, local provincial and district government authorities, UN agencies such as UNICEF and WFP, peer NGOs.




 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

  • Integrity

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Builds Relationships

  • Develops Talent

  • Strategic Mindset

  • Accountability & Stewardship

 

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

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

 

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




To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing date for the receipt of application packages is 16th December 2021.





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Job Vacancies at Deutsche Welthungerhilfe – 3 Positions

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nutrition Field Officer
2.) Driver
3.) Agriculture Extension Officer

 

Organisational Profile

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Nutrition Field Officer

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

Job Title

Project Name

Nutrition Field Officer SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time

Location

Kenema / Kailahun/Kono

Contract Duration

Six (06) Months

Job Purpose

The Nutrition officer is expected to provide field level nutrition education to improve knowledge of LANN women groups and project communities using the LANN approach. He/she should be responsible to trigger and support positive behavioural change emphasizing on household feeding practices, ration management, growth monitoring, household food availability and mothers and children’s nutritional status.. The position will be 80 % based in LANN project communities to strengthen relationship with stakeholders, build capacity of LANN women groups and animators, and promote ownership of the project. The remaining 20% of your time will be spent in SLE-1097 office in Kenema to prepare reports and plan activities

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of Project, the nutrition field officer has a primary responsibility of supporting the effective and efficient delivery of nutrition intervention in line with SGVC in COVID_19 Crisis Time project goal and objectives




Specifically, Nutrition officer responsibilities are:

Regularly monitor the execution of Project Implementation related activities and results, provide feed-back to the Head of Project.

Organize, coordinate, implement and document meetings, trainings, and other events related to the project’s field of activities.

Participate and contribute in project review meetings

Facilitate nutrition trainings and supervise cascading of trainings.

Accompany project members and communities in ensuring best nutritional practices

Coordinate with local authorities and communities to gain full support in the implementation of nutrition activities.

Ensure quality of nutrition interventions through monitoring and supportive supervision in project communities

Provide supportive supervision to animators rolling out/cascading nutrition education trainings to group members.

Provide field level support to short-term consultants and experts of the project to fulfil their tasks during their assignment

Coordinate the planning of project activities within the defined area.

Follow-up on the project area monitoring system in close cooperation with the monitoring Officer

Coordinate and support colleagues in other area of activities to foster team work and learning.

Experience, Education and competencies

Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nutrition, or any related field from a recognize university

Has experience in LANN approach to nutrition.

Has at least 3 years of working experience with an NGO or CBO.

Should have essential knowledge causes of malnutrition, Community base approach to management of malnutrition, community base approach to infant and young child nutrition/feeding promotion, social behavioral communication change

Has relevant experience in gender and nutrition integration.

Is a good team player.

Possesses good leadership and coordination skills

Has good communication and decision-making skills

Has good computer skills (MS Ward, XL, and internet)

Has good report writing skills

Must be able to work under pressure

Is transparent and accountable in utilization of project resources

Must be able to ride motor bike with a valid licence

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team

Good knowledge/experience in non-formal education/training approach.

Background working with grassroots communities.

Representational and networking abilities

Languages




Excellent command of spoken and written English and spoken Krio and/or Mende.

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. MS Office, Excel)

Contact

Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

Human Resource Department

Country Office

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

59 Frazer Street off Wilkinson Road

Freetown.

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date

7th December 2021

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged.

 

2.) Driver

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

Job Title

Project name

Driver

SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Location

Kenema

Contract Duration

Six months

Job Purpose

Provide reliable and safe driving services (including the transportation of people and goods) to the project operational areas.

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide reliable and safe driving services: Drive project vehicles for the transport of project personnel, WHH officials, and visitors as well as for the delivery of materials to beneficiary communities and collection of mail, documents and other items.

Maintain a daily vehicle log and prepare maintenance plans and reports.

Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) through timely minor repairs, arrangements for and supervision of major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc.

Monitor compliance with insurance, registration and other formalities and ensure availability of all required documents and supplies (including vehicle insurance, -registration, -logs, maps, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts) in the assigned vehicle(s).




Additional Responsibilities

Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Experience and Education

Valid Driver’s License.

Professional experience of more than 3 years as a driver (or in a similar position).

Dipl./Certificate (or basic education) in car mechanics, or any other related field.

Experience with WHH Logistic Procedures (as an advantage).

Knowledge in driving motor bike is an added advantage

Languages

Good command of spoken and written English.

Core Competencies

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. He shows highest standards of discretion and integrity, a sense of responsibility, as well as excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

Contact

Please send your Application online (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date

7th December 2021




3.) Agriculture Extension Officer

 

 

Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Job Title

Project Name

Agriculture Extension Officer

SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Location

Kenema / Kailahun/Kono

Contract Duration

Six months

Job Purpose

Agricultural extension officer provides consultation with farmers and agricultural businesses. In these consultations, they give talks, guidance and actual demonstration on the latest technologies related to agriculture and on how they can take advantage of such technologies.

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

communicate to farmers about agricultural information on the cocoa value chain and natural resources, on how best to utilise the farmland

promote organic farming methods in the cocoa value chain to farmers

encourage use of good agricultural extension approaches such as Farmer Field School, Farmer Business School, Making Markets work for the Poor etc.

foster farming and development programmes aimed at reaching marginalised farmers or those who have little access to information and extension services

build the capacity of the local communities to manage their agricultural resources sustainably

identify and support new farmer groups in site selection and establishment

ensure the effective and successful planning and budgeting of agricultural activities




develop mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the project area

participate in the baseline assessment and analysis during the project initiation phase and all other studies and documentation activities

Assist with general coordination and documentation of the assigned project activities

prepare and submit monthly report to HoP

draft/review/edit TORs/ implementation plans, project reports, concept notes, MOUs and partnership agreements

Any other assigned task by HoP

Experience and Education

Degree/professional qualification in Agriculture

Professional working experience in (I)NGO setting

Experience working with community-driven development and participatory methodologies

Experience representing project to partners and donors

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English, spoken Krio and/or Mende

Proficiency in German (as an advantage)

Computer Skills

Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e., MS Office, Excel and Word).

Excellent knowledge of modern communication technology (i.e. e-mail, Skype, Chat).

Core Competencies

Team leading skills.

(Foster a collaborative environment, staff integration, team building and staff development /capacity building)

(make decisions aimed at improving processes and performance)

Analytical thinking.

(identify key issues and patterns in complex situations, plan independently)

High adaptation to challenges.

(adapt to situations, consolidate different views and adjust approaches)

Diplomatic and positive approach.

(understand other people and display cross-cultural sensitivity)

Can align with organisational standards.

(show integrity and act in compliance with organisational needs, and priorities)

Contact

Please send your Application online (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Please follow the above instructions. No hard copies!

Closing Date

7th December 2021





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Job Vacancies at Deutsche Welthungerhilfe – Nutrition Field Officer

Organisational Profile

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.




Project Description

SLE 1097 GIZ funded SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time – Phase II

Welthungerhilfe is working for 14 years on the development of cocoa and coffee value chain in the district of Kenema, Kailahun and Kono focusing strongly on production, fermentation and drying of the produce for exportation of cocoa beans to international buyers in Europe. With the GIZ funded Value Chain Programme for specific commodities – cocoa, coffee, cotton, the uninterrupted and sustained functioning of value chains for export commodities in Covid-19 crisis times is addressed. Farmers will be supported to expand their production as value chain actors will be supported to assure aggregation and trading of the produce. Dry season activities for food and nutrition security are encouraged. Covid-19 prevention measures with hygiene items will be further provided.

Job Title

Project Name

Nutrition Field Officer SLE 1097 SGVC in COVID-19 Crisis Time

Location

Kenema / Kailahun/Kono

Contract Duration

Six (06) Months





Job Purpose

The Nutrition officer is expected to provide field level nutrition education to improve knowledge of LANN women groups and project communities using the LANN approach. He/she should be responsible to trigger and support positive behavioural change emphasizing on household feeding practices, ration management, growth monitoring, household food availability and mothers and children’s nutritional status.. The position will be 80 % based in LANN project communities to strengthen relationship with stakeholders, build capacity of LANN women groups and animators, and promote ownership of the project. The remaining 20% of your time will be spent in SLE-1097 office in Kenema to prepare reports and plan activities

Line Manager(s)

Head of Project

Tasks/Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of Project, the nutrition field officer has a primary responsibility of supporting the effective and efficient delivery of nutrition intervention in line with SGVC in COVID_19 Crisis Time project goal and objectives

Specifically, Nutrition officer responsibilities are:

Regularly monitor the execution of Project Implementation related activities and results, provide feed-back to the Head of Project.

Organize, coordinate, implement and document meetings, trainings, and other events related to the project’s field of activities.

Participate and contribute in project review meetings





Facilitate nutrition trainings and supervise cascading of trainings.

Accompany project members and communities in ensuring best nutritional practices

Coordinate with local authorities and communities to gain full support in the implementation of nutrition activities.

Ensure quality of nutrition interventions through monitoring and supportive supervision in project communities

Provide supportive supervision to animators rolling out/cascading nutrition education trainings to group members.

Provide field level support to short-term consultants and experts of the project to fulfil their tasks during their assignment

Coordinate the planning of project activities within the defined area.

Follow-up on the project area monitoring system in close cooperation with the monitoring Officer

Coordinate and support colleagues in other area of activities to foster team work and learning.

Experience, Education and competencies

Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nutrition, or any related field from a recognize university

Has experience in LANN approach to nutrition.

Has at least 3 years of working experience with an NGO or CBO.

Should have essential knowledge causes of malnutrition, Community base approach to management of malnutrition, community base approach to infant and young child nutrition/feeding promotion, social behavioral communication change





Has relevant experience in gender and nutrition integration.

Is a good team player.

Possesses good leadership and coordination skills

Has good communication and decision-making skills

Has good computer skills (MS Ward, XL, and internet)

Has good report writing skills

Must be able to work under pressure

Is transparent and accountable in utilization of project resources

Must be able to ride motor bike with a valid licence

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team

Good knowledge/experience in non-formal education/training approach.

Background working with grassroots communities.

Representational and networking abilities

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and spoken Krio and/or Mende.

Computer Skills





Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. MS Office, Excel)

Contact

Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:

Human Resource Department

Country Office

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

59 Frazer Street off Wilkinson Road

Freetown.

recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date

7th December 2021

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged.





Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.

Job Vacancy at ChildFund Sierra Leone – Programs & Sponsorship Director

ChildFund International is a non-governmental organization working in over 25 countries helping Deprived, Excluded and Vulnerable (DEV) children improve their lives and become young adults, parents, and leaders who bring about lasting and positive change in their communities. The organization is committed to a child-centered change that leads to healthy and secured infants, educated and confident children and skilled & involved youth.




 

Our Vision: A world in which children realize their rights and achieved their potential

 

Our Mission: Help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.

 

CHILDFUND SIERRA LEONE IS LOOKING FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES TO FILL IN THE VACANT POSITION

 

Job Title  : Programs & Sponsorship Director (For Sierra Leoneans only)

Closing date   : Wednesday 1st December 2021

Div/Dept  : Global Operations

Employment type   :Full time fixed

Work Location :Sierra Leone

Reporting Relationship: Country Director

 

Summary:

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for programs and sponsorship initiatives; lead in development and implementation of strategic policies, plans and proposals, networks and partnership initiatives, tools, standards that enhance quality growth and management on all program and sponsorship activities.




 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Strategic Planning – Leads the development of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and ensures LP strategic plans alignment with the CSP; Provides strategic direction, creative inputs and capacity building on alignment and integration of sponsor relations activities and life-stage based programs

  • Project Management technical support – Provides continuous technical guidance to staff and local partners on project management and oversees execution of  all programs (including sponsorship and grant-funded) applying project management approach, process and tools; Provides support to LPs in ensuring continuous program engagement with appropriate case management strategies and drives positive experiences in the participant’s transition across program models and life stages, culminating in completing an individual’s and community’s journey with ChildFund; Manages and mitigates donor and participant risks.  Decides allocation of funds (subsidy, PEF, grants, NSP) to local partners and oversees adequate use and receives reporting

  • Program Model Customization – Responsible for adapting program models to local conditions, integrating sponsorship and preparing for implementation as well as providing technical support to local partners on program models

  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation – Provides leadership for establishing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems to help measure organization’s progress towards its core outcomes, monitors programs for compliance; Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality sponsorship strategies and activities that promote participation and creativity; Revision of M&E (including sponsorship performance) data and facilitates related SMT decision-making.

  • Sponsorship Enrolment and Quota Management – Defines programmatic and sponsorship enrolment criteria to select deprived, excluded and vulnerable children, decide quota levels for partners,  oversees building of partner capacity for enrolment processes, exercise quality control on enrolments, plan for and seek global support function (as required) to support systems updates relative to country partner portfolio shifts and planning.

  • Sponsor administration and Donor management – Oversees adequate flow of sponsorship documentation and information from/to local partners and sponsors and donors. Assures compliance with donor requirements and provides quality and timely reporting (grants, NSP); Gifts in kind delivery and management in support of program.

  • Advocacy, partnership and external networking: Proactive external engagement to build identify, build and nurture new and existing partner relationships to enhance program and sponsorship execution and processes for increased impact and quality. Engagement with governmental and non-governmental partners to promote advocacy agenda. Engages with ChildFund Alliance members to build support for country programs and address sponsorship issues.

  • Knowledge management, learning and collaboration – Facilitates collaboration among countries (including sharing of staff resources), documentation,  learning and sharing and promoting further standardization on program delivery, grants and sponsorship execution; Documents & disseminates best program practices in order to promote program quality and learning; identifies needs and organizes relevant training in collaboration with HR Office for staff capacity building. Develop and/or ensure your teams develop learning and knowledge products that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing by documenting approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products. Seek and leverage existing knowledge products in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness and ensure your teams do as well.

  •  Child Safeguarding; Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, 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

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

  • Demonstration of knowledge of program design; grant acquisition and management; providing oversight and accountability for large funded programs; resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination.

  • At least 10 years of demonstrated work experience in program management, child development or other relevant area, preferably in an international not-for-profit environment.

  • Experience and understanding of community and family care issues.

  • Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.

  • Conflict management and ability to pragmatically solve problems, plan a course of action using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward-thinking abilities to achieve an effective resolution

  • Proven Supervising/Management experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff, evaluation of staff performance and deliverables.

  • Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills including English;




 

Preferred

  • Good understanding of sponsorship operations and workflows, sponsorship programming, sponsorship policies and standards

Education

Master’s (preferred) or bachelor’s degree or similar. Equivalent relevant experience maybe acceptable in lieu of degree.

 

Kindly click on the link below to apply.

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.

 

NB: Kindly note that this vacancy is a local position and salary is in local currency (Sierra Leonean Leones). In addition, the yearly gross salary for this position is Le 295,139,487 ( Sierra Leonean Leones)





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Job Vacancy at SOS Children’s Villages – M & E Coordinator

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.

 

Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes (Children’s villages, youth facilities, educational facilities, clinics) which supports more than 4,199 children in accessing and exercising their rights.




In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting it’s new M & E Coordinator who will act as the technical focal point for all SOS programmes/projects aspects of monitoring and evaluation (quality control measures) by coordinating and providing support for all programme measures and effectiveness. S/he should exhibit a professional & ethical approach in handling all M & E related matters with regards to Results-Based Management (RBM protocols).

The M&E Coordinator is responsible for project level activities in relation to monitoring of programs/project activities, data management, learning and knowledge management.

S/he is responsible for developing M & E plan and establishing tools for implementing an effective system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of programs/project activities and performance at all levels.

You are required to ensure that SOS Children’s Villages have a robust monitoring system in place to provide relevant data for internal and external requirements and learning.




S/he maintain the M & E databases (including the programme database) and provide reports as needed. Conducts and/or coordinates assessments in baseline studies, surveys and needs assessments, to identify necessary changes and future opportunities.

You are required to conducts periodic and systematic data collection and analysis of SOS results indicators, and prepare progress reports on results, best practices and lessons learnt.

Under the supervision of the Regional M & E Advisor s/he shall help design and implement monitoring tools to enable SOS/M&E personnel to oversee programmes.

You are required to lead the implementation of Results-Based Management System ensuring periodic reviews of programme data translates into documented learning that is embedded in programmes leads to programme adaptations where necessary and contributes to institutional knowledge.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Development Studies, Social Science or related field.

A post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation is required.

 

At least five (5) years Development working experience in an INGO setting, with at least two (2) of the 5 years being field experience managing Monitoring and Evaluation work.

Experience in project cycle management

 

Practical, hands-on skills in managing a monitoring and Evaluation system including its review, tools development, and Information management.




 

Thorough understanding and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including sampling, survey design, data analysis, and application of these methods to project monitoring and evaluation standards.

Experience in at least two M&E design frameworks (Logical frameworks, Theory of Change, or Outcome Mapping);

Experience in the design, analysis and reporting of quantitative and Qualitative surveys.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: Immediately

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

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS: According to profile

LOCATION: Freetown




 

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:

apply.sl@sossierraleone.org

Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 30th November, 2021

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand for:

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





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Job Vacancies at CARE International Sierra Leone – 4 Positions

CARE International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Advisor – Communications, Advocacy & Learning
2.) Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager
3.) Health and Nutrition Project Manager
4.) Technical Advisor – Renewable Energy

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.




In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Advisor – Communications, Advocacy & Learning

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Technical Advisor – Partnerships, Communications, Advocacy & Learning. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral to support the Country Office programs to identify and establish strategic partnerships, including representing CARE to donors, government and other actors to make CARE a partner of choice; undertake evidence-based advocacy and across the organization, in-country, within the region and globally as well as with external partners; work directly with field teams to document and share the learning from project and articulate advocacy  and (iv) seek partnerships, document evidence from the SHE project implementation and renewable energy sector to engage with stakeholders on national and regional.

 

The key responsibilities of the Technical Advisor – Communications, Advocacy & Learning are:

  • Partnerships and Strategic Direction (30%): Monitor and keep informed on key Sierra Leone development and humanitarian context, policy, political environment, social developments, and dynamics relevant to CARE’s Vision 2030 and (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engage in extensive networking and raise the profile of CARE Sierra Leone to key partners, by highlighting CARE’s contribution to national priorities and alignment of government and donor strategies.

  • Learning and Advocacy (40%): Support CARE’s systems and procedures, to ensure informed analysis is used to shape positions, written documents, talking points, briefs, that target both internal and external audiences. Work with partners to share emerging evidence from the implementation of the SHE projects to encourage policy makers and government to take the needs of women-led energy enabled enterprises into account in current and future policies and practices. Identify relevant channels and platforms for updated CO information and oversee and regularly manage these.

  • Communication (30%): Work closely and maintain constant communications and coordination with CARE Member Partners, West Africa Regional Management Unit (WARMU) and regional advocacy focal persons to ensure colleagues are regularly updated on context and to facilitate learning. Oversee maintenance of, and updates to CARE Sierra Leone’s website and social media channels, ensuring continued growth in terms of audience reach. Support the programs team to ensure that all contractual communications deliverables for donors are on time and of high quality, ensuring a clear process relating to content generation and dissemination.

  • Staff and Talent management: Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.




 

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess Communication and Advocacy skills.  Have an advanced degree in communications, international development or related field, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical communications, advocacy and learning experience in relation to the job. Bring with you 3 – 5 years of experience as a Communications, Advocacy and Learning Advisor or similar experiences and thorough knowledge of  work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management, including strong report writing and editing skills.

Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story.

Be agile and adaptable. Quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. Be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills

 

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

 

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

 

 

To apply please send your CV to:

sle.recruitment@care.org




2.) Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager

 

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will be integral in the Selection & Due Diligence, Contracting, Implementation & Monitoring and Close-Out of all partnership agreements entered into by CARE with our Partners, ensuring maximum compliance by Partners and complying with all donor policies, and reporting requirements.

 

The key responsibilities of the Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager are:

  • Grants and Contracts Management (25%): Responsible for the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.

  • Management of Sub-Awards (35%): Lead in the management of all sub-awards in the Country Office and ensure maximum compliance and alignment with CARE’s programming principles, policies and all applicable donor laws, rules and regulations by local implementation Partners.

  • Financial Reporting and Quality Review (15%): Lead the preparation of all financial reports for all Restricted Awards in the Country Office

  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Contribution to Proposal Development (15%): Support the development of budget guidelines and lead the preparation of budgets for new proposal and annual operating budgets for all restricted Awards.

  • Staff and Talent management (10%): Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.

 

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess Financial and Accounting skills.  You must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a professional accounting qualification such as CAT or TDA, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical accounting/finance experience in relation to the job, bringing with you 4 – 7 years of experience as a Grants, Contracts and Budgets Manager or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures, with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.

Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities

Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).




 

To apply please send your CV to:

sle.recruitment@care.org

 

3.) Health and Nutrition Project Manager

 

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Health and Nutrition Project Manager. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral in providing direction for the field health staff and partners, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and documentation in the health and nutrition projects.

 

The key responsibilities of the Health and Nutrition Project Manager are:

  • Project field operations and management (60%): Lead health and nutrition project field operations through planning and execution in collaboration with relevant sector and team leads. Lead programmatic and provide technical guidance to project officers, District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and IPs on the implementation of health and nutrition sector activities at district and community level.

  • Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and documentation (15%): Monitor health stocks within intervention zone of infection prevention control medical equipment and supplies, and FP commodities for improvement of safe delivery; Monitor partners’ activities at district and community levels and ensure compliance to health and nutrition project deliverables.

  • Representation, coordination, and networking (15%): Collaborate and coordinate with DHMTs to ensure the prevention, response, investigation and reporting of any disease outbreak and other salient health issues/hazards in the district in a timely and coordinated manner. Serve as champion in promoting CARE’s health and nutrition program at field level; and Strengthen partnership networks at district and community levels with relevant organizations and government authorities e.g., NNGOs, INGOs, DHMT etc.

  • Leadership and Staff Development (10%): Support monitoring of staff and partners’ compliance to safeguarding principles on protection against sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at district and community levels while adopting CARE’s Annual Performance processes and guidelines.Support recruitment of health and nutrition project staff as needed.




 

To be successful in this role you will:

Possess Health and Nutrition skills.  have a bachelors’ degree in Public Health. A Master’s is desirable, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical public health and nutrition experience in relation to the job, bringing with you a minimum of years of experience as a Public Health and Nutrition Manager or similar experiences with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.

 

Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Coordinate health and nutrition assessments of existing and new project areas in collaboration with the project director and MEAL manager. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.

 

 Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards

 

Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills

 

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

 

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

 

To apply please send your CV to:

sle.recruitment@care.org

 




4.) Technical Advisor – Renewable Energy

 

Opportunity

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a strong technical and talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy. Reporting to theProject Director for Agriculture, Markets and Livelihoods you will lead CARE’s collaboration with mini-grid operators, and other key energy partners and government and will work closely with field operation teams and Project Manager to ensure quality implementation of project activities.

The key responsibilities of the Technical Advisor – Renewable Energy are:

  • Project Design and Planning, Implementation and Monitoring: Act as lead technical advisor on energy issues, contributing to the identification of partners, issues for research and policy development and providing inputs to strategic documents and processes.

  • Technical Support to Field Teams: Provide leadership to project implementation and support field staff and partner in implementing activities while maintaining regular communication with field teams. Ensure that CARE’s work in the field, along with other networks and partners contribute to quality implementation, advocacy, and sustainability of programmatic impacts.

  • Monitoring Network and Learning: Facilitate platforms for learning and sharing from SHE programs such as Learning and Practice Alliances and WebEx’s to promote cross learning and generate evidence for Advocacy. Contribute to and supervise monitoring, evaluation, learning processes, including timely reporting and documentation of project processes.

  • Coordinate strategic partnership and institutional capacity: Support Project Director with updates and relevant data to liaise with government to identify issues requiring attention by development agencies and ensure alignment with national priorities. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with development partners, donors, the private sector, and civil society to address emerging issues and increase the use of renewable energy for production, especially for women.




To be successful in this role you will:

Possess experience and education in renewable energy modeling.  Have a bachelors’ degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Environment, Economics, and related field with relevant experience. At least 3 years of relevant experience at national level in programming, research and policy-level analysis and provision of technical support to field teams. Have experience in Sierra Leone and/or within the West Africa region.

Have the communication, and negotiating skills needed to manage international donor funded projects, donor partners and stakeholders. Initiate and develop partnerships with renewable energy actors/ stakeholders in Sierra Leone and possess the ability to maintain these partnerships.

Be strategic, agile, and adaptable. Can quickly learn CARE systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Possess a strong knowledge of renewable energy, access concepts and/or issues with the ability to strategically apply practical solutions.

Understand Gender Dynamics. You must have a deep understanding of gender dynamics in Sierra Leone and how energy context.

Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.

Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications.

To apply please send your CV to:

sle.recruitment@care.org





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Massive Recruitment at Catholic Relief Service (CRS) – 53 Openings

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

1.) School Liaison Officers (x12)
2.) Field Monitors (x40)
3.) Savings and Internal Lending Community Project Officer

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.




 

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963 carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For over 57 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

 

To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program, Global Fund Malaria Program and COVID-19 Response Mechanism Project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) School Liaison Officers (x12)

Job Title: School Liaison Officers x 12

Department :MGD/FFE Project Unit

Reports To: Senior Project Officers

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:CRS Field Office, Kabala with travel up to 40 % of the time in often difficult terrain.

 

Job Summary

As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-All Pikin For Learn IV (APFL IV) and Lan 4 U Future project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.




Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all CRS project activities in their area of work and lead community engagement effort for sustainability

  • Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.

  • Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.

  • Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the Field Monitors working within the communities/clusters assigned to him/her and provide technical and other support as required.

  • Review all data submitted by Project Officers under his/her supervision

  • Ensure effective linkages with all sectoral actors in communities under his/her supervision to enhance effective collaboration and knowledge sharing as well as efficient use of resources

  • Work with project staff to monitor and collect appropriate indicators for project success such as attendance and enrolment records and develop systems for collecting and analysing data

  • Work with teachers, SMCs and local stakeholders to troubleshoot problems for each project school related to project implementation

  • Ensure that beneficiary schools provide the necessary resources to prepare and serve daily meals and adhere to food preparation, hygiene and sanitation standards established by the project.

  • Support cascading of training of communities, teachers and students on proper use and maintenance of school infrastructures

  • Conduct regular visits to schools to monitor project activities and prepare reports and success stories

  • The School Liaison Officer will support strategic partnerships by providing top-quality advice, facilitate effective knowledge management, and provide technical assistance to project planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting at all levels.

  • Act as contact points for each Chiefdom where CRS intervenes and oversee the activities of the field coordinators in the respective chiefdoms.

  • Keep lists of agencies or personnel representing CRS in Project schools Communities and build on the partnerships to facilitate project implementation

  • facilitate meetings and cooperation between CRS and its stakeholders in the chiefdom




 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent.

  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of Food-Aid programs with a focus on education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, and experience with INGO and USG programs would be a plus.

  • Additional education may substitute for some experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.

  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.

  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members

  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Required Languages – English Language and Krio

Travel- Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % of the time in often difficult terrain.

 

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory Responsibilities: All field monitors in his/her assigned chiefdom

Internal: Senior Project Officers Health and Nutrition & Education and Literacy; Program Managers, SPM and other technical program leads

External: SMCs, Local authorities in each chiefdom, project stakeholders in the chiefdom under his/her supervision

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

  • Integrity

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Builds Relationships

  • Develops Talent

  • Strategic Mindset

  • Accountability & Stewardship

 

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

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




 

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

To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing date for the receipt of application packages is 23rd November 2021.




2.) Field Monitors (x40)

 

Job Title:Field Monitor x 40

Department:   MGD/FFE Project Unit

Reports To:      School Liaison Officers – MGD/FFE

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office, Kabala with 75% (Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 75 %of your work time).

 

Job Summary:

You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.

  • Assure regular monitoring of MGD project beneficiary school activities and keep records of such in the MGD project register in each school

  • Follow up on the implementation of recommendations made by project technical and management staff at each school level

  • Support continuous advocacy for and engagement of community members to support the implementation of the project sustainability strategy

  • Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.

  • Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.

  • In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community representatives.

  • Coordinate, monitor, and report on volunteer activities.

  • Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

  • 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization.

  • Additional education may substitute for some experience.

  • Computer skills required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups

  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

 

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 75 %of your work time.




 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

  • Integrity

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Builds Relationships

  • Develops Talent

  • Strategic Mindset

  • Accountability & Stewardship

 

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

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

 

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

To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing date for the receipt of application packages is 23rd November 2021.

 




3.) Savings and Internal Lending Community Project Officer

 

Job Title: Savings and Internal Lending Community Project Officer

Department: MGD/FFE Project Unit

Reports To:      Savings and Internal Lending Community Project Manager

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office in Kabala with Frequent travel to field project sites (50%).

 

Job Summary:

As a SILC officer, you will work under the supervision of the SILC Manager and provide support to the Field Agent supervisors , enabling them to successfully implement the CRS’ SILC model . In line with the SILC program quality guidelines developed by CRS, you ensure that trainings adhere to standards and that supervisors consistently and correctly monitoring and reporting tools. You regularly monitor field activities and support staff and agents to deliver high-quality services to groups.  You maintain effective lines of communication with CRS SILC Manager and other regional experts to ensure alignment with agency standards and agency best practices. Your thorough and service-oriented approach ensures that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the coordination and implementation of the FFE project SILC activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

  • Participate in trainings and workshops delivered by CRS SILC experts, with a view to replicating them at the community level.

  • Support data quality collection, quality control, and entry into the SAVIX software

  • Build capacity of Field Supervisors by delivering training of trainers and conducting regular field visits for monitoring and supportive supervision.

  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist Field supervisors and consultants in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.

  • Support accountability through coordinating project MEAL activities and assisting field based staff in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.

  • Support implementing field supervisors to prepare reports and necessary supporting documentation per established reporting schedule, and to analyze

  • Aggregate field supervisor reports and prepare periodic project report for CRS

  • Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports.

 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Statistics, Economics, Management or related field.

  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in NGO project management.

  • Experience working in rural communities

  • Experience in participatory action planning, community engagement, and designing and delivering trainings

  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred

  • General knowledge of technical principles and concepts in savings led microfinance and financial education.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members

  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

  • Ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural team.

  • Time management and the ability to focus on multiple priorities

  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

Required/Desired Foreign Language: English proficiency preferred with knowledge of Krio a key requirement.

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable) Frequent travel to field project sites (50%).

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory :  SILC Field Agents

Internal: SILC Manager and Project Directors

External: CRS SILC experts




 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

  • Integrity

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Builds Relationships

  • Develops Talent

  • Strategic Mindset

  • Accountability & Stewardship

 

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

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

 

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

To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to:

SL_HR@crs.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing date for the receipt of application packages is 23rd November 2021.





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Job Vacancies at Welbodi Partnership – 8 Openings

DISTRICT RESEARCH OFFICER – JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

District CRADLE Research Officer

– 8 positions available

LOCATION

Staff will be based in one of the following 8 districts:

Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kono, Kailahun, Bonthe, Moyamba, Karene, Falaba

START DATE

January 2022

HOURS

45 hours a week – contracted

DURATION

18 months

SALARY

Competitive salary





APPLICATION

To apply, submit an updated CV (no longer than 2 pages), and cover letter and 2 references. Please specify which district position you are applying to. Interviews will be held between 29th November and 10th December in person in the district where you are applying to.

BACKGROUND

The CRADLE VSA Programme is a Ministry of Health and Sanitation maternal health initiative supported by King’s College London and Welbodi Partnership providing novel vital signs devices and emergency obstetric triage training in all facilities providing maternal healthcare across all districts in Sierra Leone (www.cradletrial.org) to improve obstetric care, ensure timely referrals and reduce maternal mortality. As part of the second Phase of the national rollout, the programme will be targeting the districts of Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kono, Kailahun, Bonthe, Moyamba, Karene and Falaba and be collecting more detailed data on clinical health outcomes at both PHU and hospital facility level.





The District CRADLE Data Collector will work in the district under the guidance and supervision of the Welbodi Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager and Welbodi Programme Manager, reporting important feedback on the programme’s field research activities. The post holder will be leading data collection, data inputting, field reporting and other research activities required for the programme. He/She will be representing the programme in the district and ensuring respectful and professional engagement with medical professionals from the District Health Management Team, Hospitals and PHUs, as well as local authorities, community chiefs and pregnant women. Based in her/his district, this role will require frequent travel to and days to be spent in the field in PHUs in remote Chiefdoms. Candidates are required to have an in depth knowledge of the Sierra Leone healthcare system and their target district, including stakeholder and community dynamics. All research data collection methods should ensure that data is valid, reliable and credible, and in line with ethical approvals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• District Health Management Team (DHMT)

• Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) and Hospital Staff

• Local authorities and Community Leaders

• Health led services and pregnant women

• Welbodi Programme Manager & Welbodi MEL Manager





TASKS & RESPONSIBILTIES

The CRADLE District Data Collector will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the CRADLE district research and data collection activities by:

▪ Identifying, establishing and maintaining strong contact with medical professionals from the District Health Management Team, Hospitals and PHUs

▪ Collecting clinical data from the DHMT, hospitals and PHUs, as well as routinely collected ministry data through effective communication, diplomacy and respect with partners ▪ Seeking out respondents who fit the suggested profiles in assigned locations and collecting data based on questionnaires developed and supplied by the programme

▪ Collecting, gathering and accurately recording responses on questionnaires & research forms

▪ Ensuring that questionnaires/research forms have been thoroughly checked and completed ▪ Inputting, uploading and submitting completed research forms on the Programme data collection software, and, if required, compiling findings in a format required by the Programme Manager

▪ Recognizing and reporting in a timely fashion any problems in obtaining data and district level activities and dynamics and providing feedback from field research activities ▪ Working according to the programme’s needs and on a project-by-project basis. ▪ Liaising with local authorities and community Chiefs and representing the programme at district level

▪ Liaising with Welbodi Programme Manager and MEL Manager regarding information/data gathered, producing reports and maintaining a strong, weekly line of communication and engagement

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





PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• QUALIFICATIONS:

o A recognised professional degree in Public Health, Economics or Statistics and/or current registrations as a State Registered Nurse or Midwife

• EXPERIENCE:

o Demonstrated prior experience in data collection, administering questionnaires, conducting interviews and data entry

o Experience in health service delivery, research or Non-Governmental Organisation project implementation in Sierra Leone

• KNOWLEDGE:

o Knowledge of district dynamics, communities, Chiefdoms and geography. o Knowledge of District Health Management Teams, PHUs and Hospitals in districts. o Demonstrated ability to 1. Assess needs, 2. Lead research collection in the field, 3. Ensure accurate and timely data inputting and 4. Evaluate results.

o Knowledge of relevant evidence-based approaches to improving maternal, neonatal, and child health, and of national strategies.

• SKILLS:

o Outstanding computer literacy with excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and able to pick up the required skills to input into novel data collection software o Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously within the scope of the role with minimal supervision.

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

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

relationships





• OTHER:

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

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

o Must not hold a pin code or should not be a current civil servant employed and actively working for the Government of Sierra Leone

• VALUES:

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

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

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

o Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.

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

o Pro-activeness to lead activities independently

o Responsiveness toward the Welbodi Programme Manager and MEL Manager

TERMS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Working hours: Full time (45 hours per week)

– Due to the nature of the role, the post holder may be expected

to accommodate flexible working hours, including weekends, when required Probationary period: 3 months – During the first 3 months the contract may be terminated with 1 weeks’ notice.

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and skill





APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, submit an updated CV (No Longer Than 2 pages), a cover letter and 2 references to:

datacollection@welbodipartnership.org

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 26th November 2021.

Applications will only be accepted from people living or working in one of the districts listed above. Interviews will be held between 29th November and 10th December in district in person. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview.

Please ensure that you include the district you are applying for in the title to your email for this post e.g. Falaba: CRADLE research officer application, Fatima Sanni

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.





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Job Vacancies at Street Child of Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCOSL) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Director of Programme Delivery
2.) Director of Programme Development & Quality
3.) Administration & Logistics Coordinator

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.




See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Director of Programme Delivery

Job functions Summary:

The Director of Programme Delivery shall act on behalf of Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) to provide Leadership and Management of the SCoSL Programme portfolio to ensure that it is consistently delivered to a high standard. Under the line management of the Country Director, he/she is responsible for the timely delivery of SCoSL’s programme’s across Sierra Leone and will oversee a team of Project Managers and (short term) Project Coordinators to deliver a large programme portfolio of education initiatives funded by a range of Donors.

 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assume overall responsibility within SCoSL for the delivery of the Programme portfolio

  • Line manages a team of project leads, ensuring that they are supported to deliver their programmes effectively

  • Ensure all projects are delivering activities on time against agreed work plans and take steps to address this were necessary

  • Ensure all project leads are receiving effective and regular performance management

  • Have overall responsibility for the completion of all internal and external programme reports, ensuring that these are timely and of high quality

  • Provide additional support (when requested) on programme development and proposal writing

  • As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), attend all SMT meetings and take an active role in contributing to the leadership team

  • Work closely with the SCUK team in country

 

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

  • Minimum should possess a degree or equivalent qualification

  • Effective Communication skills, fluent English writing, and verbal skills, with strong negotiation skills

  • Advanced skills in internet use, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Excel

  • Project management qualifications and added advantage

  • Experience in education programming an added advantage




 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum eight (8) years demonstrated working experience in the development sector

  • Minimum of three years managing large teams of staff with experience of remote management

  • Demonstrable experience of managing nationwide programme portfolio in Sierra Leone with an annual budget of more than £1,000,000

  • Demonstrable experience of budget management principles

  • Experience of delivering programmes funded by donors such as EU, FCDO, USAID and UN agencies

  • Demonstrable working knowledge of key donor requirements, with experience of FCDO requirements being an added advantage

  • Demonstrably experience of donor reporting

  • Experience in education programming an added advantage

 

 COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Team player

  • High sense of confidentiality & integrity

  • Organised and good at planning ahead

  • Strong eye for detail

  • Proactive, ambitious, and adaptable

  • Good problem solver who can think on his/her feet

  • Exceptional leader as well as a good manager of people with a passion for staff development

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

 

  • 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 on: 24th November, 2021.




 

2.) Director of Programme Development & Quality

 

Job functions Summary:

The Director of Programme Development & Quality shall act on behalf of Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) to provide Leadership and Management of programme development and quality assurance at SCoSL. This role will oversee the continuous development and improvement of SCoSL programming as well as leading on business development and ensuring sound MEL systems. This role will drive the overall quality of SCoSL programming and establish sustainable funding streams for its programming.

 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assume overall responsibility within SCoSL for the programme development process, ensuring that SCoSL is continuously improving our education initiatives and incorporating these into new proposals

  • Proactively engage with partners and key stakeholders in Sierra Leone to raise SCoSL’s profile as a national NGO

  • Line manage Head of Operations (x2) to ensure that Family Business Support (FBS), Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), and Income Generating Initiative (IGI) aspect of programming is delivered on time and to a high standard, as well as working to ensure continuous improvements and developments of these initiatives

  • Line manages the MEL Manager to ensure that all necessary project data is being collected in a timely and accurate fashion and that data is analyzed and learnings are disseminated across the team and incorporated into projects

  • Ensure all directly managed staff are receiving effective and regular performance management

  • Provide additional support (when requested) on programme delivery & donor reporting

  • As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), attend all SMT meetings and take an active role in contributing to the leadership team

  • Work closely with the SCUK team in country on proposal development and MEL system strengthening

  • Take up any additional role as maybe directed by the Country Director in line with the aim of raising SCoSL’s profile externally

 

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

  • Minimum should possess a degree or equivalent qualification

  • Outstanding communication skills, fluent English writing, and verbal skills, with strong negotiation skills

  • Advanced skills in internet use, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Excel

  • Ability to develop logical and compelling proposals with persuasive narrative and sound budgeting

  • Ability to write and talk persuasively to a diverse range of audiences

  • Sound knowledge and experience of MEL systems and best practice

  • Experience in education programming an added advantage

  • Proven skills in developing successful project proposals

 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum eight (8) years demonstrated working experience in the development sector in similar roles

  • Minimum of three years managing staff teams

  • Demonstrable experience of proposal development with track record of winning funding for proposals in Sierra Leone

  • Demonstrable experience of developing and overseeing MEL systems

  • Experience of developing fundraising strategies and implementing them successfully

  • Demonstrable working knowledge of key donor requirements, with experience of FCDO requirements being an added advantage

  • Experience of donor reporting an advantage

  • Experience in education programming an added advantage




 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Team player

  • High sense of confidentiality & integrity

  • Organised and good at planning ahead with a strong eye for detail

  • Proactive, ambitious, and adaptable

  • Compelling and persuasive communicator

  • Good problem solver who can think on his/her feet

  • Exceptional leader as well as a good manager of people

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

 

  • 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 on: 24th November, 2021.

 




3.) Administration & Logistics Coordinator

 

Job functions Summary:

The Admin & Logistics Coordinator shall act on behalf of Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) to provide leadership on a broad range of procurement management services across the entire organisation as requested by SCoSL to facilitate the smooth implementation of projects. The Admin & Logistics Coordinator will ensure all procurements activities are conducted in strict compliance with the principles, rules, and procedures set out in the SCoSL Procurement Guidelines. S/he will co-ordinate with all SCoSL staff, especially logistics, procurement committee, end users and project managers, to ensure a rapid and timely delivery of project inputs. S/he will need to ensure supervision, monitoring and management of the procurement function from the inception through to the end. The Admin & Logistics Coordinator would lead, give advice and support SCoSL management on supplier and contract management matters including quality, price analysis, evaluation and monitoring, sourcing strategy, market trends, assets management and disposal of redundant assets.

 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the management of the vehicle fleet, ensuring monthly reviews of all vehicle logs, key vehicle documentation is up to date and in place and that policies and procedures are being adhered to

  • Ensure all vehicle maintenance is carried out when required and in a timely fashion

  • Act as the lead on vehicle movements, ensuring that all vehicle movements are planned and agreed with both staff and drivers in advance

  • Line manage all SCoSL drivers to ensure that their performance is appropriately monitored and that safety standards are upheld

  • Oversee the storage of all supplies and materials, ensuring that they are kept securely and that their usage is recorded and monitored

  • Assist the Procurement Coordinator as required to ensure that procured items are received, recorded and distributed effectively and properly

  • Support the Procurement Coordinator as and when required

  • Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of SCoSL HQ with responsibility for the purchase and payment of office supplies, stationary, bills and maintenance

  • Oversee the upkeep and usage of the SCoSL HQ generator, including ensuring regular maintenance is carried out and fuel usage is recorded

  • Support SCoSL staff on all other administration and logistics tasks as required

  • Support regional staff to ensure that district offices are well maintained and adequately supplied with materials

  • Preparation of summary of monthly fuel expenses, rents, communication expense, Utility bills etc

  • Manages organizational asset register and maintaining an inventory of all SCoSL properties




 

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

Diploma/ Degree in relevant field of Logistics, Admin etc

  • Good communication skills, fluent English writing, and verbal skills, with strong negotiation skills

  • Basic skills in internet use, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Excel

  • Sound understanding of administration and logistics within an organizational setting

  • Certificate, Diploma or Degree in administration and logistics an added advantage

  • Understanding of procurement process and best practice and advantage

 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum three (3) years demonstrated working experience in administration and logistics

  • Experience of administration and logistics in the NGO context an advantage

  • Experience of vehicle and fleet management

  • Experience of store management

 

 COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Team player

  • Sense of confidentiality & integrity

  • Well organized and good at planning ahead

  • Proactive and adaptable

  • 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

 

  • High sense of confidentiality

  • Organised and good at planning ahead

  • Proactive, ambitious, and adaptable

  • Good problem solver who can think on his/her feet

  • Strong leader as well as a good manager

  • Hands on and strong multi-tasker

 

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

 

  • 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 on: 17th November, 2021.





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Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Partnerships Coordinator

Job Description

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:




  •  Health
  •  Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and
  •  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 Partnerships Coordinator will assist the international Senior Grants Coordinator in managing the IRC Sierra Leone partner portfolio across all stages of the grant cycle. This is a national position is based in Freetown with trips to field sites. The Partnerships Coordinator will act as the focal point for IRC Sierra Leone partners and will lead the implementation and mainstreaming of the organization’s partnership principles and Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS). This role will work closely with the Grants Coordinator, Senior Administration Officer for Grants, and Grants Fellow to ensure the effective management of IRC’s grants, focusing specifically on those implemented in consortia, and will also work collaboratively with the IRC Sierra Leone’s Senior Management Team, technical coordinators, measurement team, finance, supply chain, and operations teams, and the IRC regional grants and programme development teams.





Main Responsibilities: Partnership and Sub-Award Management Prepare sub-award agreements and amendments as needed, and coordinate the IRC internal review process of all sub-award documentation at country and head office levels. Coordinate with partners the development and revision of partners’ budgets, as required by the donor and/or the IRC. Facilitate grant management meetings with partners, namely start-up, implementation and close-out meetings, where the IRC is the lead organisation. Represent the IRC at grant management meetings facilitated by partner organisations for grants in which the IRC is the sub-awardee. 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 and requirements. 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 all partnership issues, recipient of partner reporting which includes facilitating internal reviews (for narrative and financial reports). 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 Development and Strategy Under the supervision and support of the Senior Grants Coordinator, support the implementation of IRC’s partnership strategy, as part of the organisation’s Strategy100 (new strategic plan). Support business development processes, in particular through partner identification and mapping. Develop and process Pre-Teaming and Teaming Agreements with partners. Support partner communications during proposal development processes and ensure that the IRC’s partnership processes for proposal development are adhered to, including compliance requirements and ensuring supporting documentation is filed and submitted to head office. Develop processes and tools to monitor partner performance against set indicators in line with IRC’s principles and way of working. 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. Design tools and create systems to 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. Information 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 collating lessons learned in relation to partnership and disseminate these within the IRC to support the organisation’s partnership processes, ways of working, strategy, and direction. Collaborate with the measurement team on data inputs by partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Science, Project Management, Organisational Development or related field. 3-5 years of relevant programme and/or grant management experience. Demonstrable experience working with national and international partners, including but not limited to non-governmental organisations, 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 organisational 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.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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