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Job Vacancies at Action Against Hunger – Food Security and Livelihoods Head of Department

ABOUT US

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

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean, Food Security and Livelihoods Head of Department to guarantee the quality, relevance and scaling of Food Security and Livelihoods strategy and interventions at the mission, in conformity with Action Against Hunger and international standards and national policies.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the FSL technical department
Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
Oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure that reports are submitted
Guarantee the quality and cost-effectiveness of projects
Ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnerships
Team management
Promote capitalization, technical development and research within the FSL Department
Others as according to the demands and related to the position

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Public Health, International Development or related field
At least 5 years international program management experience especially in the humanitarian sector.
Demonstrated strong ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building
Commitment to and proven track record in managing accountable, transparent, and inclusive programming in complex contexts.

Required Competencies and Skills:

Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
Ensures adherence to ACF and donor guidelines and standards
Good communication and representation skills
Good team management skills

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 12 months Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

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

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary: SLL 15,714,060.00 to SLL17,128,880.00 based on profile

Monthly Transport Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary

Housing Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by email, under the Subject “FSL HEAD OF DEPARTMENT” to:

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Wednesday, 15th September 2021.

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

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

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

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Vacancy at Invest Salone – Portfolio Coordinator

About Nathan

Nathan is a leading international development consultancy firm headquartered in Washington DC. Founded in 1946, the company uses economic principles and data to guide policies and operations in a way that improves people’s lives. Our employees are motivated by the belief that we can make a difference and over the years the company has expanded its services and geographical reach while remaining small enough to personally ensure the quality of its work. We currently have offices in the United States (Washington DC, California), United Kingdom (London) and India (Delhi, Chennai). Nathan provides services in five areas:

Private sector development: Nathan designs, implements and evaluates pro-poor, inclusive market systems strategies and programmes, supports global value chains and links exporters to new markets. Through challenge funds and grants, we foster private sector innovation and catalyse private investment. Nathan also supports investment and export promotion agencies and designs initiatives to advance women’s economic empowerment.

Trade and logistics: Nathan advises public and private sector clients on trade negotiations, harmonising trade policies to promote economic integration, modernising customs procedures, reduction of tariff barriers and regulations that reduces the cost of trade, as well as help to improve trade facilitation and trade corridor efficiency.

Financial sector development: Nathan uses a systemic approach to understand and work on financial systems to overcome the challenges the poor face in achieving financial literacy and inclusion and businesses, particularly SMEs, face in accessing finance.

Economic policy and governance: Nathan’s services in economic policy and governance include macroeconomic analysis; budget preparation, execution, and evaluation; legal/regulatory reform and anticorruption.

Infrastructure planning and finance: Nathan provides services in economic analysis and environmental impact assessments, competitive and regulatory environment analysis, developing master plans and feasibility studies and financial analysis including structuring PPP transactions.

About Invest Salone

Invest Salone is a six-year initiative managed by Nathan Associates and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) that aims to catalyse investment in export sectors, thus helping Sierra Leone realise the benefits of international trade and raising the incomes of 370,000 people by 2025. Invest Salone is primarily delivered through technical assistance, knowledge and analytical work, and capacity building. The programme engages in four thematic sectors (agriculture, fisheries, light manufacturing, and tourism), and explores multiple pathways and relationships with change agents within government, and with non-government stakeholders in Sierra Leone and internationally. Invest Salone contributes to its objective through three complementary Pillars or delivery pathways comprising:

Market system development: Focused on local agents and value chains within the four core sectors, designed to catalyse wider transformative change within the larger market system.

Investment and export promotion: Focused on catalysing productivity improvements and investment from domestic and foreign companies in key sectors. Invest Salone will do this by strengthening readiness, productive and export capacities of firms through research on binding constraints, capacity building, efficiency improvements, and helping the private sector to overcome market failures which limit their export competitiveness.

Investment climate reform: Focused on catalysing systemic and behavioural change, working with and through forums for dialogue and advocacy (such as the Public– Private Dialogue initiative), thus building a constituency for reform.

Scope of work

The Portfolio Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the diverse ISL portfolio, with oversight from the Portfolio Manager. The Portfolio Coordinator ensures delivery across an innovative set of interventions and activities. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the work is on-track to achieve the intended results, that the activities are meeting technical requirements or are being adapted. The role will also monitor and manage delivery risks, ensuring that work is done in compliance with FCDO rules and Nathan procedures.

This role is suited for a highly motivated, detail oriented and organised individual who is interested in programme management. The Portfolio Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the focus, planning, and delivery of ISL’s complex set of interventions in conjunction with the technical and administrative team and with oversight from the Portfolio Manager. The postholder will coordinate the scheduled work, including ensuring that interventions are spending according to the budget, and that various technical inputs are received and integrated. Core responsibilities include:

Day- to-day monitoring of work plans to ensure that work is delivered on time against agreed schedule and are on track to achieve expected results. Work closely to Identify remedial actions with Intervention Managers and escalate when needed to Portfolio Manager.
Prepare fortnightly reports for FCDO on progress of activities across the portfolio and highlight any bottlenecks to implementation.
Providing support to the Portfolio Manager in overseeing external consultants. This includes liaising with the administrative team to ensure all logistical arrangements are set to day-to-day check-ins with the external consultants to ensure they are meeting their deliverables and milestones.
Ensure that the ISL team’s time and budget continue to be allocated according to workplans. Liaise regularly with the team across technical and administrative functions.
Act as a secretariat for the ISL Sector Review meetings, by drafting the agenda, cross-pillar contributions, and updates, reporting on follow-up to previous Sector Review meetings, and capturing actions and strategic decisions made.
Ensure ongoing monitoring of risk across the portfolio and that mitigation actions are being implemented in an effective and timely manner. Identify and escalate significant risks as they emerge, and design new mitigation measures with intervention managers
Ensure all activities comply with FCDO and Nathan rules and procedures in design and then continue to monitor compliance throughout delivery.
Support ISL team to follow FCDO and Nathan rules and procedures, enabling them to design, seek approval for and implement interventions, including writing terms of reference for expert consultants.
Coordinate the collection of evidence supporting intervention impacts. Coordinate with the Monitoring and Results Measurement team to ensure a good internal and external communication of Invest Salone with its stakeholders.
Act as the in-country Gender and Social Inclusion champion by supporting the team to ensure that all interventions are fully integrated. Capture information and liaise regularly with the Gender and Social Lead based in London to brainstorm how to best highlight programme’s achievements.
Contribute to critical knowledge management activities including training and dissemination workshops. Prepare case studies and articles on the lessons learned from Invest Salone interventions to feed into the Communications team contributing to the delivery of the programme’s communications and engagement strategy.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Economics, Administration, or related subjects
Highly motivated, detail oriented, and organised
Strong skills in MS Word and Excel
Capability in stakeholder management and building trust with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Experience of working on client-funded programmes, preferably FCDO
An excellent level of written English and strong presentation and analytical skills
Experience planning and delivering activities on time and within budget

Desirable:

Further academic qualifications (e.g. master’s degree, professional certifications)
International experience, preferably in the United Kingdom
Private sector experience
Knowledge and experience of delivering market systems projects
Knowledge and experience of delivering social impact
Experience with developing workplans and budgets under complex projects
Experience overseeing the work of others, including external consultants, service providers or other staff members. Direct line management experience preferred
Experience of monitor and managing delivery risks

Applications

Please submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the specifications above. Please submit your application to:

recruitment@investsalone.com

by 12 September 2021. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be reviewed.

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Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 3 Positions

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

1.) M & E Officer
2.) Supply Chain Asset Officer
3.) Senior Grants & Partnership Coordinator

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) M & E Officer

Requisition ID: req19840

Job Title: M & E Officer

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Bo, Sierra Leone

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world. Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

The IRC, along with its Consortium partner has bid for a funding opportunity from ECHO in a Covid-19 Vaccination Implementation Consortium as a sub-agency. The Covid-19 Vaccination Consortium seeks to support the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) by ensuring healthcare workers receive COVID19 vaccination and in turn reduce the risk of health personnel transmitting the virus to patients in their care, many of whom may already have underlying health conditions that could place them at an elevated risk for COVID19 mortality and severe morbidity.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the overall guidance of the M&E Coordinator and direct supervision of the Saving Lives M&E Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Program Manager in preparing Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Works in close collaboration with Saving Lives project team, Government officials, and partner organizations.

Job Overview/Summary

The M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related ECHO Covid-19 project actions (Initiation, project start-up, implementation, and close-out), providing technical M&E leadership for the Saving Lives project with specific attention to data quality and use. With direct support from the Project Coordinator, s/he will continuously assess the current M&E systems and capacity of staff related to Saving Lives M&E and based on this, address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result-based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into data collection platforms; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff.

Major Responsibilities

Compile quantitative and qualitative data to showcase IRC’s ECHO Covid-19 project, covering all outlined program outcome areas.

In close collaboration with the MEL Coordinator, Saving Lives M&E Manager, and Program Managers, lead the development & implementation of strong data collection tools and monitoring and evaluation plans for the protection program.

Ensure efficient systems are in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required.

Support the provision of technical training and capacity building in monitoring and evaluation to Covid-19 Vaccination program staff.

Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program staff and to verify the accuracy of the data reported

Support program teams in analyzing and interpreting monitoring and evaluation of data.

Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user-friendly information.

With Oversight From Saving Lives M&E Manager

Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectation.

Assist in the development of custom tables used to describe donor characteristics so that they are meaningful and not redundant.

Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).

Support the program team to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.

Assist the program team and program coordinator in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.

Provide to the supervisor, technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.

Specific Responsibilities

Program/Project Design And Learning

Develop and make sure the ECHO Covid-19 project has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses.

Ensure records are checked during meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with program managers.

With support from the Saving Lives M&E Manager, establish and maintain project level information management system.

With support from the Saving Lives M&E Manager, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders.

Monitoring

Ensure the on-time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision.

Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.

Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping.

Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives.

Update project M&E plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.

Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level.

Reviews & / Evaluation

Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time.

Follow up with project teams on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues.

Periodically leads in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.

Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information.

Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.

Database management, Information Management and Reporting

Provide and maintain MIS content/requirements and feedback to project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT)

Submit dataset to update country office wide program database, IPTT, & Comet on monthly basis.

Maintain and regularly update project monitoring reports, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations.

Duration

September 2021 – December 2021 (Possible extension)

Requirements

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;

Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;

Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;

Experience in conducting assessments;

Strong experience working with community groups;

Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;

Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;

Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;

Willingness to travel frequently to field sites;

Commitment to IRC values and principles.

Preferred Qualities

At least three years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;

Experience working in Health programs.

Qualifications

Degree in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field.

At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel, power point and quantitative analysis

Ability to design M&E tools.

Experience in continuous quality improvement processes.

Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.

Good report writing skills.

Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship.

Good communication skills.

A good command of both written and spoken English.

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.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

2.) Supply Chain Asset Officer

Requisition ID: req19839

Job Title: Supply Chain Asset Officer

Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, a Field Office in Kono and a Satellite Office in Kailahun.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide all necessary Asset support to all Offices to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s supply chain procedures on assets management.

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Coordinator, the Assets Officer is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of all IRC and Donor assets. As an integral member of the Supply Chain Department, one of the core functions of the incumbent will be to regularly travel to all field offices spending 75% travel time in field offices and 25% in Freetown to manage, label and track all assets and maintain audit-compliant records.

Assets Management

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and provide guidance to staff involved in the assets management, handling and records keeping.

Ensure that an updated asset register is maintained monthly.

Ensure that an updated assets inventory sheet is maintained on monthly bases.

Ensure that all IRC assets and equipment are well maintained.

Ensure that the movement of IRC assets is tracked, and the necessary documentation is done when an asset changes its status.

Ensure that an up-to-date filing system for all assets is maintained.

Review all monthly asset reports from all field sites.

The implementation and / or maintenance of standard IRC assets management policies and procedures.

Ensuring that all assets are controlled and managed properly in accordance to IRC and donor-specific polices.

Dispose IRC assets as per Donor regulation and approval, with reference to the organization policy.

Prepare donation Certificate and all donation related documentation at a needed time.

Retrieve assets and reassigned at the end of employee term of service.

Transfer assets from ended grant to existing or opening grant with donor approval.

Facilitate asset allocation during relocation and closure of field offices.

Visit field offices for asset inventory (physical count) during report period.

Pull out updated asset list for end of grant report.

Assist in facility maintenance

Conduct spot checks of all Partners and Donor Assets across all locations within the Country Program.

Miscellaneous

To attend meetings when requested by the Supply Chain Coordinator

To maintain confidentiality.

To continually strive to improve working methods, practices and working relationships within IRC.

To promote an atmosphere of co-operation and team spirit among IRC staff.

Perform any other duties as needed or requested by the SC Coordinator

To always carry out all duties responsibly and act in a professional manner

SC Compliance

To ensure all SC activities are carried out to a satisfactory standard.

To ensure that the necessary logistics and organization is affected for all projects.

Where necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning of any project office deemed necessary to support the programme.

To assess potential projects as requested by SC Coordinator/Field coordinator.

To familiarize yourself with the IRC SC Manual and comply with the policies outlined in the IRC SC Manual.

To complete required reports and submit a monthly Asset report for cover all sites to SC Coordinator.

Reporting

The Senior Asset Officer is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate:

Asset Inventory report to the Supply Chain Coordinator by 1st of every month

Quarterly and end of Grant report for Donor Assets in line with donor regulations.

Support with developing and updating of asset and property disposal plan as required.

Asset Competency’s Matrix

The Snr Asset Officer competency matrix is the primary supporting document to this job description and the Sr. Asset Officer must ensure that all tasks are preformed to standard.

Assets

Assets inventory report

Assets Monthly Report

Disposal plans

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External: Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority officials; Vehicle examinations office; Traffic Division of the Sierra Leone Police Force; Garage owners guilds; dealers in genuine spares and related equipment in Bo; dealers in petroleum products in Bo

Internal: Programme Managers/Supervisors and other heads of units/departments; Finance Bo and Kenema; Supply Chain department Freetown; Senior Driver Bo.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, a Field Office in Kono and a Satellite Office in Kailahun.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide all necessary Asset support to all Offices to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s supply chain procedures on assets management.

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Coordinator, the Assets Officer is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of all IRC and Donor assets. As an integral member of the Supply Chain Department, one of the core functions of the incumbent will be to regularly travel to all field offices spending 75% travel time in field offices and 25% in Freetown to manage, label and track all assets and maintain audit-compliant records.

Miscellaneous

To attend meetings when requested by the Supply Chain Coordinator

To maintain confidentiality.

To continually strive to improve working methods, practices and working relationships within IRC.

To promote an atmosphere of co-operation and team spirit among IRC staff.

Perform any other duties as needed or requested by the SC Coordinator

To always carry out all duties responsibly and act in a professional manner

SC Compliance

To ensure all SC activities are carried out to a satisfactory standard.

To ensure that the necessary logistics and organization is affected for all projects.

Where necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning of any project office deemed necessary to support the program.

To assess potential projects as requested by SC Coordinator/Field coordinator.

To familiarize yourself with the IRC SC Manual and comply with the policies outlined in the IRC SC Manual.

To complete required reports and submit a monthly Asset report for cover all sites to SC Coordinator.

Reporting

The Senior Asset Officer is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate:

Asset Inventory report to the Supply Chain Coordinator by 1st of every month

Quarterly and end of Grant report for Donor Assets in line with donor regulations.

Support with developing and updating of asset and property disposal plan as required.

Asset Competency’s Matrix

The Snr Asset Officer competency matrix is the primary supporting document to this job description and the Sr. Asset Officer must ensure that all tasks are preformed to standard.

Assets

Assets inventory report

Assets Monthly Report

Disposal plans

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External: Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority officials; Vehicle examinations office; Traffic Division of the Sierra Leone Police Force; Garage owners guilds; dealers in genuine spares and related equipment in Bo; dealers in petroleum products in Bo

Internal: Program Managers/Supervisors and other heads of units/departments; Finance Bo and Kenema; Supply Chain department Freetown; Senior Driver Bo.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in logistics or Business management or another relevant field

Experience

At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in logistics, planning, asset management, financial management, procurement, and report writing.

Skills And Abilities

Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;

Management ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.

Positive attitude with good sense of humor;

Committed team player;

Ability to live and work in an isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort;

Good computer skills (Word, Excel);

At least two years’ experience working as a logistician;

The following experience will all be advantageous: previous NGO work.

Good knowledge and skill on computer packages –like Excel and word.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

3.) Senior Grants & Partnership Coordinator

Requisition ID: req19831

Job Title: Senior Grants & Partnership Coordinator

Sector: Grants

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

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: 1) Health 2) Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and 3) Education. The IRC is committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in the strengthening of the country. We seek to build upon our programming experience and introduce new programs that are adaptive, collaborative and evidence-driven, leading to a more educated, safe, healthy and empowered Sierra Leone.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Senior Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will assist the international Senior Grants Coordinator in leading the grant management and program development for the IRC in Sierra Leone. The position reports to the Senior Grants Coordinator. This position is based in Freetown with frequent trips to field sites. The Senior Grants and Partnerships Coordinator will act as the focal point for IRC implementation and mainstreaming of the partnership principles and IRC Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS). This role will work collaboratively with the IRC’s senior management team, the technical coordinators, measurement team, finance, programs and operations teams, and partners.

Main Responsibilities

Grant Management

Review sub-award agreements and amendments as needed, and follow the IRC internal review process of all sub-award documentation;

Review and lead on the process of coordinating the development and revision of IRC and partner’s budgets;

Facilitate grants management meetings including awards start-up and close-out meetings. In addition to regular partnership project meetings in line with the IRC PEERS, in coordination with support functions, Program teams and the Senior Grants Coordinator;

Lead the planning and organization of, and participate in, partnerships/sub-awards technical and financial partnerships’ monitoring visits to partner offices (including field offices) to assess Partners’ performance and compliance against their Partnership agreement, donor’s regulations and overall Program plans, in line with the IRC PEERS. This includes; leading on tools development, coordinating inputs ahead of review meetings/ visits to ensure that the IRC commitments to the donor are met and working closely with Program Managers and Finance teams to make sure that partnerships’ monitoring schedules are rigorously followed, and supporting documentations are prepared for review;

Support the planning and organization of, and participate if/when requested in donor’s monitoring visits, as per the agreed schedule;

In close collaboration with Supply Chain units, maintain accurate records of Programs assets; this includes managing the IRC and Partners assets registers, leading on assets disposal process when required, monitoring assets during regular partners’ monitoring visits, in line with the IRC PEERS and donor’s regulation on assets management;

Support the Senior Grants Coordinator with any other tasks and responsibilities when and where required.

Ensure all donor and partner special conditions and any requirements are completed in a timely manner through close coordination and follow-up with various departments within IRC and the different partners.

Partnerships and Sub-Awards Management

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Grants Coordinator, ensure that IRC Programs follow the IRC PEERS that sets out efficient and responsive processes, delineates clear roles and responsibilities, and articulates IRC’s strategic approach to partnerships;

Maintain regular communication and schedule regular visits to the partner offices to ensure consistent relationships, up to date information, and ongoing two-way feedback is being provided and received;

Promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and development among partners – including facilitating information sharing between partners and establish relationships based on the IRC partnership principles;

Work effectively with the IRC various departments including Program, Supply Chain and Finance partners’ teams to ensure that sub-granting mechanisms are in-line with the PEERS;

Lead on the process of due diligence process and ensure quality and timely update in line with PEERS guidelines and tools;

In the event of partner issues, work closely with the Senior Grants Coordinator to advice on 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;

Develop processes and tools to monitor partner performance against set indicators in line with IRC’s principles and way of working;

Mobilize, train and provide on-going technical support to Technical focal points in the Program Teams on working with partners.

Reporting

Ensure reporting timelines and reminders are prepared and shared across the IRC grants;

Collect and review of IRC and partners’ program narrative reports and ensure timely submission and quality assurance;

Consolidate feedback on partners’ reports and act as the focal point for partner communication;

In conjunction with Finance, ensure the timely review of partners’ and IRC financial reports in accordance with the terms of their partnership/ donor agreements, coordinated with the review of financial reports with Finance and Program.

Partners Capacity Building

Review the capacity building/development plan for the partners based on the pre-award assessment result, ensure capacity building/development plan is tailored, targeted and responsive to their organizational needs and priorities;

Design tools and create systems to effectively monitor progress made against partner capacity building plans and to partners in their organizational development; particularly around safeguarding;

Review partner submission and progress reports against capacity building plans and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

Information Management & Communication

Ensure all IRC grants files are maintained and filed on IRC Box system and in line with the set archiving system;

Ensure tools are developed and maintained to record and track essential grants information and deadlines;

Together with the Senior Grants Coordinator work on improving policies and developing SoPs and tools to explore and pursue new and innovative ways of working;

Contribute/lead as/if required to collate lessons learned on a regular basis and disseminate these among IRC and its partners to maximize the Programs’ impact and contribute to future Programs’ strategy and direction;

Develop processes to produce and maintain communication materials and factsheets for IRC’s work in line with IRC internal policies and donor compliance

Job Requirements

Qualifications

At least a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, or related field.

Solid Experience And Skills In Negotiation And Relationship Brokering.

At least 5 years of relevant programme management experience.

Experience in financial management and working with budgets.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team working and facilitation skills.

Strong presentation and Microsoft Office Suite

Highly developed analytical and communication skills.

Team player, with good personal and management skills, with proven track record of quality performance and timely delivery.

Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English, including proposal and report writing

Prior knowledge of donor regulations (UNICEF, USAID, EU, DFID, Irish Aid)

Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure in unstable security environment

Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

IRC experience is an asset

How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at Plan International – Gender Transformative Animator

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit top-notch professional to fulfil the position of Gender Transformative Animator based in Moyamba to deliver the tasks outlined below: SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

To coordinate gender transformative community development activities in programmes and sponsorship; supervise and monitor the activities of community volunteers and other project partners within the District/ chiefdoms; and also contribute to Plan becoming a recognized voice for child rights especially equality for girls.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Facilitates the preparation of chiefdom annual plans and agreement in line with Plan International Sierra Leone’s Country Strategy:

Support the PIIA in mobilizing local/external resources to implement the PIIA annual Plans;
Participate in budget preparation (both Plan and partners and provide assistance to implement them to achieve program objectives);
Engage the partners within the Chiefdom to actively participate and support community-led interventions and prepares reports;
Participate in PU level Baseline activities to capture current situation and MER to assess effects/impacts made and feed into programming;
Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly work plans, case stories and progress reports detailing tasks (including monitoring plans)
Facilitate the preparation of gender transformative projects (POs) and manage them to meet set objectives;
Supervise and monitor activities of all implementing and strategic partner Organizations in the district/chiefdom to ensure their services lead to value for money.
Facilitate the Organization of participatory Annual community review to guide program implementation.
Develop and maintains good professional relations with traditional and government bodies at the district /Chiefdom level so as to contribute to influencing child rights policy at national.
Ensure gender is mainstreamed into all section development related program activities in the district/chiefdom and maintains gender sensitivity towards staff and plan associates;
Ensure Child protection is mainstreamed into all community development related program activities in the district/chiefdom to meet Plan goals;
Ensure Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is well integrated in all community development program activities to ensure child protection in the district/chiefdom, especially during emergencies; Grants:
Support the Business Development Manager with innovative and creative ideas in the development of concept Notes and proposals for the development of the District/Chiefdom
Lead/support the preparation of projects and management reports for timely submission;
Provide Support to the implementation of other projects located in assign areas to ensure quality implementation, reporting and accountability.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sponsorship:

Supervise the production of sponsorship communication items in communities within the Chiefdom by:

Mobilizing sponsored Children (SC) and family for SC introduction and updates;
Support the dispatching of sponsorship items to sponsored Children (SC) and families through volunteers;
Supporting the sponsorship volunteers in the sharing of all sponsorship information and documents to sponsored children and family.
Conducting regular visits to SC/family during community/project visit and complete the home visit form;
Providing inputs in the preparation of area updates and area overview of PU.
Randomly proof-reading sponsorship communication items within the district/chiefdom and inform PIIAM of any CP issues.
Supporting sponsor visit at the district/chiefdom;

Collaborating with the district/chiefdom to identify and implement at least one project per year in a sponsorship community, based on the assigned case-load

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

S/He must have at least a first degree in Social Science, or developments studies;
A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience preferably in an INGO;
Experience in project management and community Led approaches is a must;
Previous knowledge of managing similar projects. Skills:
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Innovative and field oriented with good communication skills.
Focused and result oriented.
Skill in giving and receiving feedback.
Computer literate.
He/she must be able to communicate to a fairly diverse audience.
Analytical and objective, with good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Skills in supporting strategic planning and resourcing requirement.
Communication – excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural context.

Desirable

Understands Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives
Knowledge of local dialects (E.g. Mende, Temne, Krio, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PPT, Excel and Outlook

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Sponsorship Manager & Team
Other staff

External stakeholders

Sponsored children
Parents / care givers
Chief / community stakeholders

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

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

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

Plan International’s Values

https://plan-international.org/about-us/careers-plan-international/our-values-work

To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply” Your application should include:

A cover letter
A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy. Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Location: Moyamba

Type of Role: Gender Transformative Animator

Reports to: Sponsorship COordinator

Grade: C2

Closing Date: 8th September,2021

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at AVSI – 2 Positions

AVSI is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Junior Project Officer
2.) Child Protection Expert

AVSI is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO), recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and credited at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. AVSI is an authorized body for the implementation of international cooperation interventions, in Sierra Leone since 1993, with specific skills on the implementation of programs in education, child protection and youth employment. Please, refers to our media channels for further information.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Junior Project Officer

With regards to the above and in the framework of the project ‘HOME – GHana, IvOry Coast, Sierra Leone: a network to welcoME and educate vulnerable minors’ approved with resolution no. 5 of 13th January 2021 by Italian Committee for International Adoption (CAI), AVSI is currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: Junior Project Officer

Type of employment: Full time – National contract

Duty Station: Western Area District – Country Office

Department: Project

Report to: Child Protection Expert and Project Assistant

Summary of the key responsibilities:

Implement project activities to achieve the set objectives in a quality and timely manner;
Facilitates context analysis, baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation of activities to identify current situations, future impacts and guide implementation;
Facilitates training of partners and project beneficiaries to improve the delivery of child protection activities;
Prepares and submits progress reports detailing activities undertaken and data collected;
Participates in regular project meetings to discuss work progress to ensure the attainment of project objectives;
Fulfills AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse;
Performs any other duties that may be assigned to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university OR its equivalent, in field of Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other related fields.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in social development, planning and management in child protection and/other related areas in a reputable and well established institution or organization, preferably in NGO;
Knowledgeable in UNCRC, Child Protection Policy and Practices in Sierra Leone;
Previous and relevant experience in implementing project on Alternative Care and/or working with foster care families is an asset;
Driving licence is an asset.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy;
Highly organized and flexible;
Strong team-building;
Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving;
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name-designation-email address-contact number);
Cover or motivational letter;
Police clearance;
Last certificates attained.

The applications must be addressed in a sealed envelope to the office of the Country Representative of AVSI Sierra Leone, 5g off King Harman Road, New England, Freetown no later than 3rd September 2021 at 4.00 p.m.

Or

The applications must be sent through e-mail at the following e-mail address:

freetown@avsi.org

with in subject ‘Application for Junior Project Officer’ no later than 3rd September 2021 at 4.00 p.m.

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy.

If you are going to be selected as Junior Project Officer you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).

2.) Child Protection Expert

With regards to the above and in the framework of the project ‘HOME – GHana, IvOry Coast, Sierra Leone: a network to welcoME and educate vulnerable minors’ approved with resolution no. 5 of 13th January 2021 by Italian Committee for International Adoption (CAI), AVSI is currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: Child Protection Expert

Type of employment: Full time – National contract

Duty Station: Western Area District – Country Office

Department: Project

Report to: Program Coordinator

Summary of the key responsibilities:

Manages and coordinates staff to implement project activities to achieve the set objectives in a quality and timely manner;
Provides technical support for the implementation of all activities ensuring child protection and gender is mainstreamed in all related project interventions;
Facilitates context analysis, baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation of activities to identify current situations, future impacts and guide implementation;
Develops or facilitates training programs, and facilitates training of staff, partners and project beneficiaries to improve the delivery of child protection activities;
Conducts regular visits to project areas to provide technical guidance to staff for effective implementation and management of related project activities;
Facilitates or initiates partnerships, networks coalitions and alliances with other stakeholders to improve project activities;
Prepares and submits quarterly progress reports detailing activities undertaken, tasks (including monitoring plans) to be undertaken and indicators of performance and prepares progress reports for work implementation;
Participates in regular project meetings to discuss work progress and develops appropriate strategies to ensure the attainment of project objectives;
Fulfills AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse;
Performs any other duties that may be assigned to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Required qualifications:

Advanced Degree from a recognized university OR its equivalent, in field of Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other related fields.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development, planning and management in child protection and/other related areas in a reputable and well established institution or organization, preferably in NGO;
Knowledgeable in UNCRC, Child Protection Policy and Practices in Sierra Leone;
Previous and relevant experience in dealing managing project on Alternative Care is an asset.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy;
Highly organized and flexible;
Strong team-building;
Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving;
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name, designation-email address-contact number);
Cover or motivational letter;
Police clearance;
Last certificates attained.

The applications must be addressed in a sealed envelope to the office of the Country Representative of AVSI Sierra Leone, 5g off King Harman Road, New England, Freetown no later than 3rd September 2021 at 4.00 p.m.

Or

The applications must be sent through e-mail at the following e-mail address:

freetown@avsi.org

with in subject ‘Application for Child Protection Expert’ no later than 3rd September 2021 at 4.00 p.m.

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy.

If you are going to be selected as Child Protection Expert you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).

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Urgent Recruitment at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – Delegate, Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness (CP3)-Roving

Job Purpose

To provide support technical support around roll out of training packages, KAP surveys, and community level activities for the implementation of the IFRC community epidemic and pandemic preparedness programme (CP3) To ensure operational and technical support to country teams in the roll out of community preparedness and institutional preparedness activities linked to health in support of the National Society and contribute to learning and development of the tools. Act as CP3 focal point for epidemic preparedness benchmarks, and health support within the PER processes

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the Implementation of the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and technical support to countries as requested

Technical

Provide M&E support to Africa CP3 teams, including KAP survey rollout and analysis, as well as mid-line and end line evaluation planning.
Support expansion of programming across CP3 countries, including trainings and expansion planning.
Provide technical support to Africa CP3 country teams to build capacity of community, and National Society preparedness including, key areas for early detection, early action, social behaviour change and organisational capacity as part of preparedness for epidemic and pandemic response.
Support the ongoing development and roll out of community health activities, including community-based surveillance in relevant countries, and support integration and expansion of the activity in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

Programme management

Monitoring of programme activities undertaken by the Africa CP3 teams, including monthly M&E reporting.
Monthly reporting to CP3 team in Geneva/Nairobi; contribution to 6-monthly GHSA reporting and quarterly donor reports
Support programme communication, and knowledge sharing.
Establish structure for internal knowledge sharing across CP3 countries.

Coordination and Partnership Development

Collaborate with all parts of the Red Cross movement, key government officials, NGO partners, donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on global health security and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 2

Reporting

Actively monitor programs/projects to support quality implementation.
Ensure program accountability

Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

Be accountable to the team leader by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis.
Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources.

Be a pro-active team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness.

Education

Master’s in public health / Epidemiology –

Required

An Advanced University Degree in public health, global/international health, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required. –

Required

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public health with specific experience in health systems strengthening or surveillance, and relevant areas of community-based programming in a developing context. –

Required

Relevant experience in health program/project development and management in the Red Cross is an asset. –

Preferred

Experience with health M&E systems, including KAP surveys. –

Required

2 years management and supervisory experience including budget management. –

Required

Experience working in a RC/RC National Society and/or Federation/ICRC.-

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Knowledge and Skills

Programme and budget management.

– Required

Knowledge of public health and experience in practically applying this knowledge into policy, programmes and positioning.

– Required

Results oriented and demand driven individual, entrepreneurial, ability to lead in unprecedented and/or ambiguous situations.

– Required

Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead within a matrix management structure and utilise talent and experience of team members in a productive way.

– Required

Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills. An ability to be proactive and persuasive.

– Required

Demonstrated track record in innovating, contributing to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and new approaches to engaging partners.

– Required

Professional credibility, able to work effectively at all levels across the organisation.

– Required

Proven good judgment and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality.

– Required

High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.

– Required

Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment.

– Required

Languages

Fluency in English and French (written and verbal)-

Required

.

Good command of another IFRC official language (Spanish or Arabic)-

Preferred

Competencies and Values

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust

Closing date: Tuesday, 31 August 2021

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Job Vacancy at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Grant Manager

CRS is recruiting for the position of Grant Manager

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 is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS/Sierra Leone currently implements projects in Education, Emergencies, Health and Urban Resilience sector area, including: the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education funded All Pikin for Learn (APfL) project, and is a co-principal recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant to the country. Other funding includes the EU-funded COVID response project, the Coca Cola-funded RAIN project, and the DFID-funded waste management project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities included establishing a Freetown Water Fund, supporting the Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration, and emergency response to COVID-19 funded by USG/OFDA. CRS Urban malaria research project anticipate that by incorporating malaria activities in the Transform Freetown Project, a more holistic and sustainable approach to improving the health and reducing malaria prevalence can be achieved.

Job Title: Grant Manager

Department:MGD4/FFE Project Unit

Reports To: Chief of Party with dotted lines to Finance Manager

Country:CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:CRS Country Office, Freetown with 25% travel to field, SR Offices and project implementation sites, Field Sites

Job Summary:

You will oversee all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the project accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as-needed), in accordance with USDA guidance and regulations and in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. The Grants Manager oversees all financial management, internal controls and financial compliance aspects of the program. S/he provides financial and operational management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and providing accurate and timely financial reports for donor. You will help maintain the standard for the Country Program’s (CP’s) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Finance

Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of MGD project financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRS’ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), USDA rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
Review and analyze project financial reports, including cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions and work with relevant staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues.
Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records on MGD project.
Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and partners to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control.
Ensure MGD project financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated timely as per established reporting schedules and assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis.
Oversee maintenance of a good filing system of required supporting documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.

Grants Management

Hold responsibility for monitoring monthly costs using a budget monitor and grants database, tracking contract expenditures against MGD budget and total obligated funds; includes performing invoice review and corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance with USDA requirements.
Prepare and revise finance and operation guidelines in order that they adhere to SC and donor requirements;
On a monthly basis, prepare internal Budget versus Actual reports, including brief commentary on matters identified.
Manage re-forecasting of grant-specific expenses using level of effort (LOE) and recruitment updates, as well as subcontractor-related project needs and statements of work; ensure the accuracy of re-forecasts for project budget and contract-specific budgets.
Review and determine causes for variances to the budget and prepare required notices to be sent to donors regarding status of funds.
Coordinate and support budget realignments and regular budget reviews, when relevant.
Support staff capacity building on utilization of a budget monitor tool and financial management best practices.
Support internal audits and reviews, as required.
Contribute to weekly, monthly, or project-specific reporting

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

Minimum of seven years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO.
Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
Experience managing finance for USAID or USDA-funded projects with in-depth knowledge of US Government financial management rules and regulations.
Experience as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop financial skills of colleagues.
Strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Personal Skills

Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
Ability to work collaboratively

Required/Desired Foreign Language: English and other local languages will be a plus.

Travel Required – 25% travel to the field is required travel, if applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: Project Grants Coordinator

Internal:MGD Chief of Party, Senior MGD staff, Internal Auditor, Head of Operations, Head of Programming, Finance Manager, Area Operations Officer, MGD Project Program Managers

External: External Auditors, partners

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SL_HR@crs.org.

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

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

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

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 10th September 2021.

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Job Vacancies at Population Services International (PSI) – 2 Positions

Population Services International (PSI) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Malaria Technical Advisor (MTA)
2.) Consultancy Services – Training

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Malaria Technical Advisor (MTA)

Reports to: Chief of Party PMI Impact Malaria, Sierra Leone

Duty Station: Freetown with travel to operational districts

Who we are?

With over 45 years of experience, working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible – bringing care to the front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets and shift policy and funding to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

There are over 8,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurial development professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. All with unique skills that we bring to the critically important work that we do.

Join us!

PSI and its local affiliates manage malaria control programs in 32 countries and are world leaders in malaria control implementation delivering 42 million treated mosquito nets and almost 19 million treatments for confirmed malaria cases in 2016. More specifically, PSI supports national Ministries of Health to deliver improved malaria case management through public sector channels in partnership with the global fund and is working with a number of other donors to harness the private sector to deliver quality assured diagnosis and treatment of fever. Complimenting these service delivery programs with improved integrated reporting across all channels using DHIS II, today PSI supports countries that need it, to deliver a holistic malaria control program.

We are looking for a Malaria Technical Advisor (MTA) to support the National Malaria Control Program to roll out quality malaria service delivery across public, private and community channels, and helping to shaping the National vision of a Malaria Free Sierra Leone.

Sound like you? Read on.

Your contribution

Working under the supervision of PMI-IM COP , the Malaria Technical Advisor (MTA) will provide technical, practical hands-on support to MOHS and NMCP to plan, implement and monitor evidence base malaria service delivery with particular focus on malaria diagnosis, malaria treatment and malaria in pregnancy. The MTA will work with NMCP and Partners to achieve the following:

Provide overall technical and programmatic support to PSI SL and NMCP management and technical leadership to implement evidence-base malaria control through the adaptation of global policy and guidance to the Sierra Leone context,
Provide technical support to NMCP to develop funding proposals to major donors like PMI and Global funds whilst identify new funding opportunities,
Provide high quality technical expertise and assistance to NMCP for the development of policies, strategies, and implementation plans related to case management, malaria in pregnancy (MIP), and chemoprevention
Contribute to technical working groups advising on and interpreting NMCP-led operations research studies on case management, MiP, diagnoses and other innovative interventions,
Provide technical and operational assistance to PSI SL and NMCP in designing and implementing case management-related activities and MiP recommended by NMCP malaria strategic plan,
Contribute to finalization and rollout of revised national guidelines, including technical inputs, dissemination, and orientation of health workers in all districts,
Coordinate with other PMI/USAID-funded Implementing Partners to allign support to NMCP in order to avoid duplication and promote seamless and client-centered malaria service delivery,
Provide technical and operational support to NMCP towards the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework and information systems to track progress, outcomes, and impacts against targets set, to demonstrate success and influence decision making in coordination with the PMI-Measure Malaria Project and Directorate of Policy, Planning, and Information(DPPI) ,
Work with the NMCP to liaise with other MOHS directorates, PMI, Global Funds and stakeholders, in the public and private sectors to ensure the program is in line with best practices, delivered under national leadership, integrated with other programs and as efficient as possible.

What are we looking for?

Medical Doctor or Senior Midwife/Matron,
At least a masters’ degree in public health
A minimum of eight(8) years of frontline working experience in malaria endemic country,
At least five(5)years of experience working with public health programs in developing countries, both at central and district levels,
Experience in providing hands on technical and operational support to disease control interventions especially Malaria Control Programs,
Extensive working experience with donors like PMI/USAID ,Global Funds and UN,
Experience in managing relationships and expectations between donors and national programs,
Experience in mentoring and coaching staff to improve their performance and competencies,
Able to write, read , interpret and present complex information to different audiences in English,
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the global malaria technical and policy debate.

Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letters indicating which position you are applying for to:

ImpactMalaria-SL@psi.org

by September 3, 2021.

Application will be treated as and when received.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,

2.) Consultancy Services – Training

WHO WE ARE?

With over 45 years of experience, working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible – bringing care to the front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets and shift policy and funding to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

JOIN US!

PSI and its local affiliates manage malaria control programs in 32 countries and are world leaders in malaria control implementation—delivering 25 million treated mosquito nets and almost 16 million quality-assured ACTs for confirmed malaria cases in 2016. PSI also supports national Ministries of Health to scale up malaria diagnosis in the public and private sector and to improve tracking of malaria patients through surveillance and health information systems using DHIS2 software.

In 2018, PSI began implementing the global US President’s Malaria Initiative Impact Malaria project, with the goal of working with national governments to scale up best practices and innovations in malaria case management, control of malaria in pregnancy, and the introduction of other malaria drug-based approaches. In Sierra Leone, PSI is seeking qualified, dynamic, and innovation-driven candidates for multiple positions with the Impact Malaria (IM) project. All candidates are expected to promote and demonstrate an ethical work environment in line with PSI’s values of honesty and acting with integrity. Sierra Leonean nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Call for Consultancy Services to deliver a high-quality training on Malaria Control and elimination for staff

Purpose

By its mandate, PMI-IM works with MOHS, NMCP and DHMTs to improve malaria service deliver with emphasis on malaria case management, Prevention of malaria in pregnancy and iCCM. In order to better support these interventions , PMI-IM regularly update the knowledge and skills of frontline staff in malaria control and elimination.

In furtherance of this policy, PMI-IM is seeking the services of individuals, companies, or NGOs with the requisite capacity and experience to deliver a high-quality training in malaria control and elimination for our staff.

Key Deliverables

The successful vendor is expected to cover the following elements to ensure high quality training:

Update staff on history of malaria epidemiology and control activities at Global Level and in Sierra Leone
Provide overview of Global malaria prevention, control, and elimination strategy as per the WHO Global Technical Strategy, Roll Back Malaria and Sustainable development Goals
Provide in depth overview of Sierra Leone National Malaria Control Strategy as contained in the draft 2021-2025 strategic plan in the context of MOHS policies including universal health package.
Provide hands on training on guidelines and practice of key malaria interventions comprising.

i. Malaria Case Management at facility and community level,

ii. Prevention of Malaria in Pregnancy at facility and community level,

iii. Malaria prevention interventions like LLINs, IRS etc.

iv. Surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of malaria interventions including NMCP targets and performance framework

Training strategy

Training will target two sets of cadres.

First level training will cover senior level staff responsible for mentoring and supervision of field staff in Freetown.

Second level training will be provided to field level staff in Bo and Makeni.

Pre-training preparation will take I day

Training will take 2 days.

Post training report writing will take 1 day

Key deliverables

Before training the vendor will share with PMI-IM the following

Training plan highlighting the agenda, methodology, schedules, and session plans.
Training materials including facilitators and learner’s manual, job aids and treatment charts
Samples of antimalaria medicines, diagnostic kits, and medicine for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy.

The vendor will provide PMI-IM the following documents not later than 3 working days after the training

Training report highlighting the training methodology, training process, content ,feedback from learners and analysis of pre-post tests results
Key knowledge and skill improvement for individual staff and recommendations on improvement plans for same

Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letters indicating which position you are applying for to:

ImpactMalaria-SL@psi.org

by September 3, 2021.

*Due to high volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

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Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 5 Positions

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

1.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer
2.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer (x2)
3.) LNGB District Supervisor
4.) District Clinical Mentor

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer

Requisition ID: req19726

Job Title: LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kenema, Sierra Leone

Job Description

BACKGROUND Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono, Kailahun, and Bo.

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, and Anti-Retaliation.”

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) Skills Officer will work under the supervision of the LNGB District supervisor. S/he will be mainly responsible for coordinating, facilitating and monitoring implementation of the Basic Literacy and Numeracy curriculum within the Program through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities. S/he will work in partnership with young girls, their families and peers, to monitor learning progress, including track girls performance and provide tailored support to girls who are underperforming.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

Technical responsibilities, planning and management

With oversight from the Senior Program Manager and support from the M&E Manager, work closely with the District Supervisor, the M&E officer and Local Councils to carry out needs assessment in targeted communities that inform the BLN curriculum and classes planning process, identify risk and protective factors to inform and produce risk assessments and contingency plans, as needed; this includes participating in and supporting a market analysis to identify available opportunities in the targeted communities and how to best link the BLN curriculum contents to the context and market’s needs;

Work closely with the District Supervisor, the LBS officers and Local Councils to better understand the local communities and governing bodies, as well as identify any other key stakeholders at local level that would have leverage on the development of the implementation of BLN activity;

Participate in beneficiaries mapping in the targeted communities to ensure participation of young girls and their families. This includes ensuring that the most marginalized girls are adequately identified (including girls who do not possess foundational numeracy and literacy skills) and outreached in line with beneficiaries’ selection criteria, and receive support from the Program enrolling and staying in the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

Koidu Town, Kono District
Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
Bo District Work closely with Local Councils and MBSS to review and activate the BLN curriculum and implement BLN classes in Program-identified safe spaces; Ensure that the BLN course is delivered on time, in accordance with the BLN curriculum, schedule, tools and approaches approved by the Program, respecting quality standards and principles of equity and inclusion; Closely work with LBS officers to ensure that one-on-one guidance is delivered to adolescents girls upon completion of the BLN and LBS courses and that each girls receive adequate and holistic support to identify transition goals and develop individual business plans; Work with the M&E officer and LBS officers to support identifying safe spaces for young girls attending BLN courses. This includes ensuring that the spaces are girl-friendly, protective and conducive to effective learning; Ensure that all safe spaces identified and/or established by the Program to host BLN classes have the approved teaching and learning materials and other relevant tools/equipment; Identify, resource, train and coach BLN facilitators. This includes working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify retired teachers/individuals with prior teaching experience, train them on the BLN curriculum and coach them to support adolescent girls throughout the learning program; Ensure that BLN facilitators master the use of BLN materials and curriculum and provide feedback and capacity building when weakness are identified. This includes ensuring that facilitators have a clear scheme of work, prepare lesson plans using agreed standard formats and methodologies; Monitor the individual work plans/schedules of BLN facilitators and assist them to create a professional community/network of practice in which they can share experiences and learn from each other; Ensure that instructional materials are effectively used by young girls and safely kept by the custodians of the safe spaces; In conjunction with the LBS officers, closely work with BLN facilitators, young girls and the communities to develop individual self-identified transition pathways for each girl and support BLN facilitators to provide regular follow-ups to ensure the implementation of the identified plans for each girl; Ensure that regular termly meetings with communities and young girls are held and that meetings have agenda, issues and action points, all of which are documented; Participate in community mobilization and sensitization activities in relation to Basic Literacy and Numeracy topics in line with the approved curriculum; Ensure that cases or suspicions of violence or abuse against adolescent girls as well as any protection risks are reported through Program-established referral pathways and receive proper case management; Effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources allocated to the Program’s BLN component. This includes supporting the District Supervisor in providing the LNGB Senior Program Manager with all needed data and information to produce timely and quality monthly/quarterly spending and procurement plans; Submit weekly work plans to the District Supervisor, including needs for any logistics and procurement arrangement for the purpose of the implementation of BLN courses.

Monitoring

With the support of the M&E officer, track and record young girls and BLN facilitators attendance on a daily basis;

Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that actions are taken against facilitators and girls engaged in truancy;

Conduct regular follow-up on BLN activities and give feedback to the District Supervisor. This includes working with M&E officer and Data clerk to monitor and track the attendance, retention and progress of young girls attending the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

Koidu Town, Kono District
Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
Bo District

Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are available from activities records and other means of verification to document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT);

Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that Child Safeguarding and Do Not Harm principles and requirements are respected rigorously throughout the Program implementation with regards to the delivery of the BLN curriculum.

Reporting

Provide the District Supervisor with required inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level with regards to BLN activities;

Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are timely submitted to the M&E Manager for reporting purposes;

Prepare, produce and present BLN activity reports, with analyzes and summaries, to the District Supervisor;

Contribute to capture data, pattern and trends from the field and relay feedback to the District Supervisor that would inform documentation of lessons learned, best practices and success stories for sharing with the Senior Program Manager.

Education (Knowledge)

Qualifications

At least a Professional Teaching/Training certificate/Diploma;

A Diploma in Social Work or relevant Professional Qualification

Experience

Strong experience working with youth, including adolescent girls, and local communities and Education and Social Welfare governing bodies;

Knowledge in principles and practice of education;

Experience in training delivery and facilitation;

At least two years’ experience working in Basic Literacy and Numeracy programs for youth/adults;

Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.

Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

Mandatory

SKILL & ABILITIES:

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;

Strong planning, analysis and writing skills

Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;

Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;

Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;

Willingness to travel frequently to other field sites.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

2.) LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer (x2)

Requisition ID: req19727

Job Title: LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy Officer X 2

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Bo, Sierra Leone

Job Description

BACKGROUND Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a Regional Field Office in Kenema, Field Offices in Kono, Kailahun, and Bo.

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, and Anti-Retaliation.”

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The LNGB Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) Skills Officer will work under the supervision of the LNGB District supervisor. S/he will be mainly responsible for coordinating, facilitating and monitoring implementation of the Basic Literacy and Numeracy curriculum within the Program through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities. S/he will work in partnership with young girls, their families and peers, to monitor learning progress, including track girls performance and provide tailored support to girls who are underperforming.

Major Responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Responsibilities, Planning And Management

With oversight from the Senior Program Manager and support from the M&E Manager, work closely with the District Supervisor, the M&E officer and Local Councils to carry out needs assessment in targeted communities that inform the BLN curriculum and classes planning process, identify risk and protective factors to inform and produce risk assessments and contingency plans, as needed; this includes participating in and supporting a market analysis to identify available opportunities in the targeted communities and how to best link the BLN curriculum contents to the context and market’s needs;
Work closely with the District Supervisor, the LBS officers and Local Councils to better understand the local communities and governing bodies, as well as identify any other key stakeholders at local level that would have leverage on the development of the implementation of BLN activity;
Participate in beneficiaries mapping in the targeted communities to ensure participation of young girls and their families. This includes ensuring that the most marginalized girls are adequately identified (including girls who do not possess foundational numeracy and literacy skills) and outreached in line with beneficiaries’ selection criteria, and receive support from the Program enrolling and staying in the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

Koidu Town, Kono District
Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
Bo District
Work closely with Local Councils and MBSS to review and activate the BLN curriculum and implement BLN classes in Program-identified safe spaces;
Ensure that the BLN course is delivered on time, in accordance with the BLN curriculum, schedule, tools and approaches approved by the Program, respecting quality standards and principles of equity and inclusion;
Closely work with LBS officers to ensure that one-on-one guidance is delivered to adolescents girls upon completion of the BLN and LBS courses and that each girls receive adequate and holistic support to identify transition goals and develop individual business plans;
Work with the M&E officer and LBS officers to support identifying safe spaces for young girls attending BLN courses. This includes ensuring that the spaces are girl-friendly, protective and conducive to effective learning;
Ensure that all safe spaces identified and/or established by the Program to host BLN classes have the approved teaching and learning materials and other relevant tools/equipment;
Identify, resource, train and coach BLN facilitators. This includes working closely with the local community key stakeholders to identify retired teachers/individuals with prior teaching experience, train them on the BLN curriculum and coach them to support adolescent girls throughout the learning program;
Ensure that BLN facilitators master the use of BLN materials and curriculum and provide feedback and capacity building when weakness are identified. This includes ensuring that facilitators have a clear scheme of work, prepare lesson plans using agreed standard formats and methodologies;
Monitor the individual work plans/schedules of BLN facilitators and assist them to create a professional community/network of practice in which they can share experiences and learn from each other;
Ensure that instructional materials are effectively used by young girls and safely kept by the custodians of the safe spaces;
In conjunction with the LBS officers, closely work with BLN facilitators, young girls and the communities to develop individual self-identified transition pathways for each girl and support BLN facilitators to provide regular follow-ups to ensure the implementation of the identified plans for each girl;
Ensure that regular termly meetings with communities and young girls are held and that meetings have agenda, issues and action points, all of which are documented;
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization activities in relation to Basic Literacy and Numeracy topics in line with the approved curriculum;
Ensure that cases or suspicions of violence or abuse against adolescent girls as well as any protection risks are reported through Program-established referral pathways and receive proper case management;
Effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources allocated to the Program’s BLN component. This includes supporting the District Supervisor in providing the LNGB Senior Program Manager with all needed data and information to produce timely and quality monthly/quarterly spending and procurement plans;
Submit weekly work plans to the District Supervisor, including needs for any logistics and procurement arrangement for the purpose of the implementation of BLN courses.

Monitoring

With the support of the M&E officer, track and record young girls and BLN facilitators attendance on a daily basis;
Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that actions are taken against facilitators and girls engaged in truancy;
Conduct regular follow-up on BLN activities and give feedback to the District Supervisor. This includes working with M&E officer and Data clerk to monitor and track the attendance, retention and progress of young girls attending the BLN course;

From Harm to Home Field Offices: Kenema Town, Kenema District

Koidu Town, Kono District
Kailahun Town, Kailahun District
Bo District
Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are available from activities records and other means of verification to document progress on indicators/achievement of targets using Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT);
Work closely with the local communities and BLN facilitators to ensure that Child Safeguarding and Do Not Harm principles and requirements are respected rigorously throughout the Program implementation with regards to the delivery of the BLN curriculum.

Reporting

Provide the District Supervisor with required inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level with regards to BLN activities;
Work closely with the M&E officer and Data clerk to ensure accurate data are timely submitted to the M&E Manager for reporting purposes;
Prepare, produce and present BLN activity reports, with analyzes and summaries, to the District Supervisor;
Contribute to capture data, pattern and trends from the field and relay feedback to the District Supervisor that would inform documentation of lessons learned, best practices and success stories for sharing with the Senior Program Manager.

Key Working Relationships

External : Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, District Councils, School governing bodies,, Community stakeholders and the Native Administration through the Paramount Chiefs.

Qualifications

Education (Knowledge)

At least a Professional Teaching/Training certificate/Diploma;
A Diploma in Social Work or relevant Professional Qualification

Experience

Strong experience working with youth, including adolescent girls, and local communities and Education and Social Welfare governing bodies;
Knowledge in principles and practice of education;
Experience in training delivery and facilitation;
At least two years’ experience working in Basic Literacy and Numeracy programs for youth/adults;
Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.
Previous experience working with NGOs a plus.

Mandatory

SKILL & ABILITIES:

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word;
Strong planning, analysis and writing skills
Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;
Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;
Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;
Willingness to travel frequently to other field sites.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

3.) LNGB District Supervisor

Requisition ID: req19730

Job Title: LNGB District Supervisor

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kenema, Sierra Leone

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 1) Health 2) Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and 3) Education. The IRC is committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in the strengthening of the country. We seek to build upon our programming experience and introduce new programs that are adaptive, collaborative and evidence-driven, leading to a more educated, safe, healthy and empowered Sierra Leone.

SCOPE OF WORK

Building on this work over the years, the IRC in Sierra Leone developed a program framework, strategy and vision for 2016 – 2020. The country program has committed to ensuring that children, both in and out of school, have appropriate literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and will work towards the reduction and elimination of barriers to ensure that girls are equally skilled and safe as boys. In line with this commitment, and in partnership with Concern International, Restless Development and BBC Media Action, the IRC will implement the four-year EAGER (Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient) Program which targets out-of-school girls and aims to ensure they have significantly improved learning outcomes and transition to education, training or employment. Upon completion of the learning program, girls will receive one-on-one mentorship to develop their individual transition plans.

Job Overview/Summary

The LNGB District Supervisor will work under the direct supervision of the Senior LNGB Program Manager. S/he will assume responsibility for overall coordination and management of LNGB Program activities, funds and resources, and operations in the site of Kenema. This includes direct management of seven (7) Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) officers, as well as seven (7) Life Skills (LS) officers based in this District. Moreover, s/he will be responsible for coordination with IRC’s other programs and representation of the LNGB program in external meetings and related events at the District Level.

Areas of responsibilities

Technical supervision and program management

This Includes But Is Not Limited To

Overall coordination of LNGB Program activities in Kenema in line with the Program’s implementation plans and objectives, under the supervision and guidance of the Education Coordinator.

Assist with developing monthly implementation plans and forecasting in the District of Kenema ensuring they are adapted to the site level and in accordance with the Program workplan, as well as implement any adjustment as required based on Program’s needs;

Monitoring: work closely with the M&E officer to ensure regular monitoring is carried out at the District level. This includes but is not limited to:

Assist the M&E manager to implement the M&E plan at the District level as needed. This includes providing all logistic and technical support as required by the M&E team to carry out Endline evaluations at the District level;

Work closely with BLN and LS officers to assist with the roll-out of the BLN and Life Skills earning programs in the District, working in close collaboration with adolescent girls, families and the overall community; this includes ensuring that sessions are planned to meet adolescents girls specific needs;

Assist with identifying and establishing/rehabilitating safe spaces in the District to host BLN and LS learning programs, in close collaboration with adolescent girls, families and the overall community;

Ensure that all Program-identified/established safe spaces in the District are equipped with learning and teaching materials and these are well maintained and stored; this includes supervising LS and BLN officers and making sure they have accurate inventory of materials;

Closely supervise the BLN and LS officers to ensure that materials are used properly by BLN facilitators and mentors;

Closely supervise the BLN and LS officers to ensure BLN and LS curriculum-related activity schedule and spending is on track and aligned to the agreed Program work plan and spending plan;

Under the guidance of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, closely supervise and assist BLN and LS officers with identifying and recruiting BLN facilitators and mentors;

Under the guidance of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, assist with planning and organization of BLN and LS trainings of BLN and LS officers, as well as with cascading these trainings to mentors and BLN facilitators in the District;

Closely supervise BLN and LS officers to ensure individualized support and mentoring is provided to adolescent girls completing the BLN and LS learning programs, including the provision of small cash transer to implement individual transition plan, in line with the IRC policy and procedures;

Takethe lead in planning, organizing and preparing the cash and in-kind distributions that are planned for girls after the end of the learning sessions, and work closely with Officers, M&E and Finance teams to ensure coordinated and efficient distribution plans.

Proactively assist with the planning, organization and monitoring of all community sensitization activities at the District level, ensuring that all logistic and operational support is in place.

With support from the M&E officer, ensure that District program data are regularly updated and submitted to the District data clerk and feedback is relayed to the M&E Manager as appropriate;

Ensure that the District team gathers, collates, and submits all required data on program activities as relevant and required;

Ensure that field monitoring is carried out regularly and in line with the M&E plan. This includes supporting the preparation of and participating in donor’s monitoring visits, as required by the Senior LNGB Program Manager.

Reporting: compile and submit to the Senior LNGB Program Manager all monthly and quarterly reports with regards to the Program implementation in the District, cash projections, and any other required updates, reports and information, as requested and required by the IRC office and/or LNGB Program. This includes both financial and program related information;

Financial management: with support from finance, logistics, and administration units, oversee all Program financial activities at the District level, such as:

Limited signatory/approval authority for all LNGB transactions and activities at that site;

Monitoring Program budget and burn rate in line with available financial resources, program objectives and implementation plans in that District, and liaise promptly with the Senior LNGB Program Manager to provide regular updates and flag any anticipated challenge;

Lead on all Program-related procurements, including submission of PRs for program activities, purchase of supplies, maintenance and repairs, and related expenses;

Ensure that all Program advances are liquidated properly, in line with IRC policies and procedures, and with required supporting documents;

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior LNGB Program Manager, submit monthly cash forecasts to the finance department in the District;

Help ensure all LNGB staff in the District are familiar with and adhere to all financial & procurement policies and procedures applicable to that District.

Human resources management

Liaise with the HR/admin units to ensure all required administrative procedures and paperwork is completed for all LNGB staff, such as time sheets, leave planning, contractual issues, etc. Ensure all staff are informed on all IRC policies and procedures and kept updated of any changes;

Address any specific staff performance and/or disciplinary issues as they arise, seeking help and guidance from the Senior LNGB Program Manager where appropriate; this includes ensuring that all staff is mindful of and rigorously adhere to Do Not Harm and Child Safeguarding principles and requirements, as per the IRC and donor’s policies;

Support the Senior LNGB Manager and District office to ensure that all LNGB staff adhere to all security protocols and procedures, and report incidents in a timely and accurate manner.

External Representation

Serve as the main LNGB focal person for external relationships with both government and non-government stakeholders at the District level (with support from the Field Coordinator/Manager). This includes attending meetings and special events; maintaining external relationships, regular communications and information-sharing; helping to support referral systems; supporting the Education Working Team.

Serve as a key focal person for arranging support for all LNGB program-related visitors to the District;

With support from the Field Coordinator/Manager, serve as a key focal person for engaging with the media at the District, ensuring oversight of all radio/TV programs, messages, etc.

Qualifications

Diploma, preferably in Education, or social work, social services, community development or related fields.

At least 2-3 years experience in implementation of Education and Gender programming and/or service.

At least 1-2 years experience in basic administrative, logistical, and financial management, including basic budgeting, resource management, and procurement processes.

Ability to plan in advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events and situations effectively as they arise. Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful and sometimes chaotic situations.

Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities, harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed.

Strong communication skills and ability to engage positively with a wide range of diverse groups and stakeholders at multiple levels, ranging from community groups to government agencies.

Able to build a team environment, empowering employees by effective delegation, motivating, rewards and manages conflict with employees as appropriate.

Able to manage and coordinate financial/procurement transactions and other operational and administrative procedures in line with organizational policies, as applicable. Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.

Excellent English speaking and writing skills; able to prepare reports and other required program documentation in a timely manner.

Proficient in MS Office.

Preferred Qualities

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working in education programs and in rural settings.

Experience working with adolescent girls.

Previous experience working with NGOs.

How to Apply

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4.) District Clinical Mentor

Requisition ID: req19731

Job Title: District Clinical Mentor

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kono, Sierra Leone

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world.

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

SCOPE OF WORK

IRC, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from DFID – Saving Lives (Phase II) as the lead for the NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is August 2021 – March 2022.

The IRC is recruiting for one (1) District Clinical Mentor (DCM) for the Saving Lives programme in Sierra Leone based in Kono. The DCMs are the most crucial link in the programme, providing direct clinical mentorship to facility and hospital staff in the respective districts. The Saving Lives DCM will work under the oversight of the District Delivery Senior Manager in the respective districts.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Provide Intensive Direct Clinical Mentorship And On-the-job Training To Staff At The Targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) Through The Programme Period On (in Line With The National Policies/guidance)

Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI)

Emergency Triage Assessment & Treatment (ETAT)

Values clarification and attitudes transformation (VCAT) for family planning and;

Adolescent Youth Friendly Services (AYFS)

Provide direct clinic mentorship and on-the-job training for hospital staff[1] on (in line with the national policies/guidance):

EmONC

IMNCI

VCAT

AYFS

Provide support to troubleshoot for their respective mentees on the mentorship topics

Provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with Community Based Mobilisers of the NGO Consortium partner and the Community Health Workers in country

Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the District Delivery Senior Manager

Carry out regular joint outreach visits (monthly) to Child Health Posts and Maternal Child Health Posts with the CHC-in charge

Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from facilities

Provide inputs/suggestions from field to the District Delivery Senior Manager on potential ideas for use of flexible funding and/or innovation fund available for the district

Support and contribute to the baseline assessment for the programme

Qualifications

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements;

CHOs/Midwifes

At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting

Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others

Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems

How to Apply

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