Description

Policy and Partnerships Specialist

LOCATION

Kono or Freetown

REPORTS TO

Director of Policy and Partnerships

Responsibilities

Project Development and Management

• Work across the organization and with the Director of Policy and Partnerships and Government Relations Director to translate PIH-Sierra Leone’s vision, and clinical and program strategies into high-quality programs supported by well-structured, mission-aligned partnerships
• Independently develop and draft high quality, written program reports to tight deadlines, working across the organization to bring together and analyze program, clinical, M&E, advocacy and other information and data
• Work closely with teams to translate clinical and program strategies into structured programs and projects
• Support program, clinical and M&E teams in developing and adhering to high-quality theories of change, work plans and M&E systems to increase organizational impact and results
• Drive results by identifying implementation challenges and lessons learnt, working across the organization to build consensus and momentum in project implementation
• Ensure donor-funded project portfolio supports PIH-Sierra Leone’s strategy, proactively working to minimize mission drift and undue burden on clinical and program teams
• Develop and report on KPIs for Policy and Partnerships Team
• Develop and lead organization-wide quarterly review meetings to reflect on lessons learnt and ways to increase impact; support strategic planning process
• Work to support overall Government Engagement in translating opportunities identified for resource mobilization into project proposal.

Business Development

• Lead and support drafting of high-quality technical and non-technical proposals, concept notes, program briefs and other materials for potential funders, communicating PIH vision through clear and compelling narratives
• Work closely with Boston Public Sector Partnership & Foundations and program and clinical teams, including responding to requests, ensuring timely submissions, and defining work flows
• Lead on reporting and analysis of funding opportunities and fundraising pipeline, and co-develop fundraising strategy with Director of Partnerships
• Research, identify and cultivate potential new partnerships

Partner Relations

• Support Director of Policy and Partnerships and Director of Government Relations in managing PIH-Sierra Leone’s strategic relationships, including MOHS, institutional partners (e.g., the World Bank, UK Government, Global Fund), NGO partners and private donors, through speaking credibly to PIH-SL impact and responsive stewardship
• Build strong relationships with all partners through transparency, flexibility and mutual respect, for collaboration, information-sharing, joint advocacy and funding partnerships
• Coordinate donor visits and meetings with current and potential partners, working across the organization to effectively present PIH’s impact to external audiences

Government Relations, Alignment and Coordination

• Through the Director of Government Relations, support strong relationships with partner organizations for collaboration, information-sharing, and joint advocacy
• Liaise with PIH program staff and central MOHS to ensure PIH programs are aligned with MOH priorities and aligned with key national targets
• Provide updates on key MOH policies and priorities relevant to PIH’s work to Executive Director, Director of Partnerships, and key program staff
• Prepare and support quarterly key stakeholder meetings with national and local officials and key PIH stakeholders to ensure regular communication, sharing of opportunities and challenges, and continued strengthening of local government relations
• Draft quarterly and ad-hoc reports to Kono local government, and national government; represent PIH in high-level district stakeholder meetings, and be a point of contact for external stakeholders
• Support PIH Director of Government Relations with other tasks as required

Policy and Advocacy

• Develop and disseminate high-quality program briefs documenting the impact of PIH programs, including through meetings with MOHS and other partners
• Coordinate or lead policy analyses to assess the application of leading evidence as well as equity assessments to help advocate for improved pro-poor policies
• Position PIH as leading thought and technical partner, including sharing and supporting the scale-up of PIH’s proven, evidence-based interventions
• Contribute to GoSL policy and program development through participation in working groups and technical advising, and coordinate with PIH technical experts in areas of key interest to MOHS to provide inputs to technical processes

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Track record in relevant sector e.g., INGOs, healthcare, public health, international development, government, professional services, academia, social justice
• Track record of successfully delivering complex, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables, to tight timelines
• Strong and independent writer and editor, with experience drafting succinct, high-quality, technical written deliverables
• Experience with donor-funded projects in public health or international development
• Strong user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and internet applications; comfortable with PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to structure and recall information, and develop processes and systems for project and information management
• Willingness to spend multiple weeks a month in field locations in rural Sierra Leone
• Ability to work with humility and achieve results, including in settings with resource limitations, through entrepreneurial mindset, planning and persistence
• Passion for PIH’s mission and commitment to social justice and developing a preferential option for the poor in healthcare

Desirable

• Master’s degree in relevant subject e.g., public health, policy, development, business
• Experience in Sierra Leone or similar African/low-income country setting
• Prior experience working in global public health and/or clinical settings, especially in PIH priority areas (e.g., infectious diseases, NCDs, maternal health, clinical education)
• Prior experience in fundraising and business development, including proposal writing and development of pitch decks
• Extensive prior experience in development and management of donor-funded projects , including report writing, donor stewardship and grant management
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and/or graphic design skills

How to Apply

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CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in 100 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and we seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. These solutions have a broad range, from disaster response to food and nutrition to education and work for women and girls to healthy mothers and children. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because when they have equal access to resources, they lift their families and communities out of poverty. Our staff live where they work, which makes us effective at understanding the challenges they face. We’ve been doing this for 75 years, since World War II. It started with the world’s first CARE Package® of food for the post-war hungry in Europe. Our work today is as important as ever, we believe that poverty and inequality are historic injustices that we can end within a generation, for good. If you share our core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us, and Fight with CARE.​

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown

Type of Post : Unaccompanied

Other Possible Location :

Funding : APPROVED

Expected Travel : up to 30% Type of Contract :

Language Requirement : ENGLISH

Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

CARE, Sierra Leone is seeking an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking Country Director (CD) to lead CARE’s strategy and operations in the country and drive for impact that benefits women and girls, enhances the lives of poor and vulnerable communities, and addresses injustice and discrimination.

The Country Director provides strategic leadership and guidance to the Country Office team and to external partners to ensure that CARE’s role in the country continuously evolves for maximum impact and relevance to the environment and to the people we serve. The CD will oversee the development, funding, and implementation of the Country Office (CO) program portfolio, position CARE as a partner of choice, and will be responsible for adequate emergency preparedness while managing emergency programming and operations.

The person in this role will lead the CO’s fundraising strategy and ensure the CO’s financial viability. As an organizational citizen, the Country Director will contribute to CARE International’s (CI’s) global strategy, share knowledge and support the generation of evidence to inform CARE’s global programming and will also be accountable for competent operational and risk management including the proper management, well-being and safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE’s resources.

In summary, the CD models and ensures the systematic practice of CARE’s core values – (Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Equality), promotes Gender Equality and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among CO staff and in programming. The Country Director will model new ways of working and drives the teams toward CARE’s 2030 vision, fostering innovation, holistic planning, and programming and helping to build effective teams, coalitions, and networks all while encouraging ongoing staff development to motivate and strengthen the teams’ resilience in the face of change.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a strong, innovative senior leadership team
• Lead the development, implementation, and evolution of the Country Office (CO) strategic plan
• Oversee CO programming to advance CARE’s vision and mission, in line with CARE’s Program Strategy and standards for program quality
• Direct the mobilization, management, and accounting of all resources in the CO
• Oversee the management and development of CO human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled, and productive workforce
• Establish and sustain productive relationships and political influences with government officials, donors, and strategic partners
• Ensure full compliance with CARE’s and donors’ rules and regulations
• Develop and enhance relationships, partnerships, and networks between the CO, other parts of CARE, and external organizations to maximize CARE’s impact on poverty and social justice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• 6-8 years in a senior management position in the development field
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
• Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis
• Demonstrated management skills in a complex international setting
• Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching, and conflict management
• Experience supervising and developing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting
• Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results
• Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environments
• Manage a complex budget
• Effectively follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations

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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran

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

 

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

 

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

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Children’s Village Manager to manage its programme interventions within the Freetown Village location in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies and available resources. The role will support programme development in alternative care service delivery using the Family-like Care setting in line with the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and national legislation.

 

The CV Manager will be involved in the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Children’s Village, Youth Village, and Educational Programmes, which include the Kindergarten, Lower & Upper Basic School and High School.

 

He/she is also responsible to ensure there is ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programmes and its efficiency according to the organisation’s policies and procedures.

 

Support the process of identifying local funding opportunities and applications for grants and other forms of local income (such as donations-in-kind and government subsidies).

 

S/he is to build and/or maintains effective relationship with local media and external bodies, so that child rights issues in general as well as the organisation’s mission and objectives can be promoted on a regular basis.

 

Provide the National Director and other senior staff with the required regular updates on programme activities and results.

 

Arranges, provides and coordinates the delivery of services to children and families in strong partnership with other services providers and in line with the family development plan.

 

Keeps regular contracts with child and family during the implementation of family development plan through phone calls, home visits and meeting in programme premises.

 

Advocates for the individual child and his/her family to have access to social entitlements or obtain needed services.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree or Master in psychology, and or pediatrics, and or sociology, and or pedagogy, and or project management, and or community development, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.

 

Minimum 5 years professional experience in project / program management

 

Have skills in human resources management and planning and monitoring and evaluation skills.

 

Have a great writing and reporting capacity and a mastery of the IT tool.

 

Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.

 

Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st September 2021

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

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

                                                    availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

 

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary

• A supportive team working environment

• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO

 

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

apply.sl@sossierraleone.org

Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 10th August, 2021

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

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

 

What We Stand For:

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

 

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Job Description FY22

Title: Neglected Tropical Disease (Junior NTD Program Assistant, Koinadugu)

Level F 5 DPM

Level of Responsibility: NTD Program (NTDP) Coordinator

Location: Freetown with frequent travel upcountry

Job Summary: The Junior NTDP Assistant will work closely with the NTDP Coordinator, M&E Coordinator, Social Mobilization Officer and the Sustainability Officer under the overall leadership of the NTDP Manager to provide programmatic support to Helen Keller’s NTD team and the national NTDP.

Ensure supervision of NTDP activities in Koinadugu district with the Helen Keller Koinadugu lead, work with District Health Management Team (DHMT) and NTD focal point on recommendations, planning and joint supervision of activities.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide support prior and during all NTDP activities: Mass Drug Administrations, Pre-Transmission Assessment Surveys (pre-TAS), and Transmission Assessment Surveys (TAS);

• Prepare posters and power points for review meetings, and international conferences;

• Ensure effective use of Pico Videos during social mobilization events for Mass Drug Administration (MDA) in 14 districts and Pre-TAS, and TAS in selected districts;

• Take photos of all meetings and trainings in Koinadugu district and submit those of appropriate quality (composition and lighting) with tags to the Communication Officer for HKI-SL’s Facebook page;

• Support in the monitoring of activities in line with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) unit.

• Work closely with the M&E Coordinator to ensure reliable data for all targeted NTDs including performance monitoring, PHU-level coverage in Koinadugu district;

• Participate in quarterly conversations to connect and annual performance plans with supervisor for submission to HR without delays and the need for repeated reminders;

• Regularly participate in the Friday Comms meetings and share quality photos and appropriate tags with Facebook postings;

• Work with the social mobilization and communications team to update all IEC materials for Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis (SCH) and Soil Transmitted Helminthes (STH) for trainings and community meetings with Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs) and ensure they are reviewed and approved by the CD;

• Compile and file documents accurately;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

IR1 Planning and Management

 

• Work with the NTDP and Focal Person of Koinadugu district to ensure activities are carried out on time and according to FHI360 quality improvement;

• Support training of districts supervisors, peripheral health unit staff, CHWs and CDDs;

• Draft monthly work plan and compile all field report from the team and draft comprehensive report of the review meeting and team meetings for submission to the deputy NTD coordinator before the end of the month;

• Assist the NTDP coordinator in the planning and organizing of DSAs (Pre-TAS, TAS and SCH and STH impact assessment);

 

Support the quality improvements (QIs) required by FHI360

 

• Participate in QI coaches training;

• Support DHMT Koinadugu to implement QI activities prior and during MDA, and DSAs;

Support gender mainstreaming for NTD program

• Actively engage in awareness-raising and diversifying delivery channels;

• Support the integration of gender equity into all NTD trainings;

• Support data collection disaggregation by sex.

IR2

• Support implementation of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine enhanced community engagements prior to DSAs and MDA (including rumour tracking, power mapping and participant observation) in the districts;

• Promote ‘social listening’ as a paradigm shidt in the training of CDDs and CHWs;

• Support the Koinadugu team lead to cascade the social science training on NTDs in Koinadugu district to enhance community engagement and avoid a further failed pre-TAS.

Skills Required

 

• Improved computing skills especially MS office Word, Excel and Power Point;

• Improved report writing skills;

• Improved multimedia skills with special attention to translating jingles to Susu;

• Communication skills especially using, emails, mass media and local language translations.

 

Academic qualification

 

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Sierraleone.Recruitment@hki.org

noting the job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until 29th July 2021.

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IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) is recruiting to fill the following positions;

1.) Senior National Society Development Officer
2.) Senior Operations Office

 

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year through its 192-member National Societies.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior National Society Development Officer

 

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Senior Operations Officer

 

Job Title: – Senior Operations Officer
No. of Post: – One (1)
Duration: 9 months
Duty Station: – Freetown

 

Job purpose
The Senior Operations Officer will ensure a symbiotic process of development for the National Society operations management, with the ultimate goal of increasing their readiness, management, governance, and sustainability, eventually building National Societies autonomy on the medium-term.
Thus, the Senior Operations Officer will be deployed to the field 100% of its time in support to National Societies, working on three main objectives:
Increasing preparedness for effective response (through PER or the Red Ready approach), working with NHQ and Branches to build response capacity prior to disasters, including contingency planning and EWS, forming Rapid Response Teams, Stock Prepositioning, and supply chains.
Supporting of timely and high-quality humanitarian response when a disaster strikes, ensuring sound operational management and coordination in the field.
Support and increase the capacity of National Societies in project/proposal writing and management, including diversifying the donor portfolio and sources of funding in liaison with the PRD department.
To safeguard quality support and proper follow up, the Senior Operations Officer will support up to a maximum of 3 National Societies within the same geographic area.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Support National Societies increase their Operations Management Capacity
Review of previous assessments, ongoing support, and definition of the “Scope of Work”
Training National Society DM/OPS staff in Operations Management following IFRC tools
Select branches for Disaster Management support, in collaboration with NS
Scale up Readiness of Supported National Societies
Define the scope and roll-out of “Red Ready”/Preparedness for Effective Response priorities in collaboration with RC/RC in country
Support the set-up and training of Rapid Response Teams at NHQ and selected branches.
Timely and High-Quality Humanitarian Response
Train DM/OPS staff at NHQ in program management, with adequate tools, and build the relation with PMER teams for proper accountability.
Support the National Society in operations fundraising (international and domestic)
Increase in communications and marketing of operations, reassuring donors and the public of their investment
Representational Responsibility
Be able to write and speak French fluently

Position Requirements
Education
Required
Preferred

•  Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant field
• Bilingual candidate (French & English) Portuguese an added advantage
• ERU, Ops Management, CAP, FACT, RDRT/RIT, IMPACT training or equivalent knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of project management
• Federation Team Leader Training

Experience

Required
Preferred

Minimum 5 years’ experience in disaster management, including field

experience and managing staff

Experience managing and supporting staff

Application should be sent with the following documents
Application letter
An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
5C Cantonment Road
Off Kingharman Road
For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.
Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on 6th August 2021.

Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.

 

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2.) Senior Operations Office

 

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Senior National Society Development /Organisational Development Officer (NSD/OD)

Job Title: – Senior National Society Development Officer
No. of Post: – One (1)
Duration: 9 months

The Sierra Leone Cluster Office has a strong ambition to support the Red Cross-National Societies (NSs’) in performing their auxiliary role effectively and becoming leading national humanitarian organization in their countries, resulting to becoming the partner of choice by other international bodies as well as local bodies. The Senior NSD/OD Officer will support and contribute to implementing the Building Strong National Societies goals of strategy 2030 by maintaining and strengthening IFRC knowledge and systems to facilitate high quality National Society development support. The support to other NSs within the Cluster will be given in consultation and guidance from the Cluster NSD/OD Delegate.

Duty Station: – Freetown
Job purpose
Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with travels within the country and other NSs within the Cluster; the senior NSD/OD Officer in ensuring high quality NSD/OD support will: –
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two – way communication with the colleagues managing National Societies/organisational development and the movement partners operating in Sierra Leone and other NSs within the cluster.
Work with NSs colleagues and movement partners individually and collectively to ensure a coherent NS development offer in line with the 2013 NS development Framework.
Be focal point for National Society statutes revision process, liaising with the Joint Statutes Commission as appropriate in the National Societies and for the Capacity Building Funds (seed grant, CBF, Empress Shoken, NSIA, DREF, EPOA etc) from IFRC, liaising with the cluster office team as appropriate.
Be country focal point for leadership development initiatives, liaising with the Cluster NSD delegate as appropriate. Be the Country focal point for Youth & Volunteer management and development in liaison with Cluster and Regional office.
Work with IFRC functional departments to ensure high quality support to National Societies.
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two-way communication with other Cluster Office colleagues overseeing functional programmatic support to two National Societies.

Support other Movement actors and other interested actors to ensure high quality NSD/OD support to the National Society.
Maintain good working relationships and ensure timely two-way communication with other Movement actors/partners (ICRC & PNSs in country) overseeing programmatic and functional support.
Maintain, develop, and share relevant learning related to National Society development
Maintain up to date personal expertise in at least three specialist areas (legal frameworks, resource mobilization, volunteer management, youth development, sustainability of NSs`, gender and diversity, branch development, governance, and leadership. etc.) of National Society development.
Assure quality of new IFRC and other tools, and their alignment with the 2013 National Society Development Framework
Provide surge OD expertise to support field colleagues when required.
In coordination with Cluster and Country colleagues, be available to carry out missions to other NSs to support / complement Cluster and Regional strategies
Contribute to an effective, high quality global NS development team:
Be accountable to your team manager by providing progress reports on results against objectives, and risk analysis.
Foster a supportive and mutually respectful environment with colleagues in the Secretariat, Regions and National Societies.
Representational responsibilities
Represent the Country office in high level meetings in the absence of the Cluster NSD Delegate
Take on additional tasks as required by the Cluster NSD Delegate (Coordination, following up on SMCC, Office management)
Support in resource Mobilization for the NSs and IFRC Country Cluster office
Be the focal person for NSD in the Sierra Leone Country office.
Be able to write and speak French fluently.

Position Requirements
Education
Required
Preferred

A Relevant University degree
X
Experience
Required
Preferred

Bilingual candidate (French & English) Portuguese an added advantage

X

5 years of experience in organisational development/international development/Red Cross movement.
X
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
X
Knowledge and Skills
Required
Preferred

Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets etc.)
X
Able to work with due sensitivity in a multi-cultural environment and virtual or/and dispersed teams
X

Able to build partnerships and network effectively and to influence and inspire others including the membership, governments, other agencies, and own peers, staff, and partners
X

Application should be sent with the following documents
Application letter
An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
5C Cantonment Road
Off Kingharman Road
For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.
Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on Friday 6th August 2021.

Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.

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MISSION:

The Field Coordinator will be expected to lead the operational aspects of the field base in Kabala including management, team coordination, relationship with local institutions and partners, logistics and security. The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at field level, and in the effective implementation of our projects.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The successful candidate will be based in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone.

ORGANIZATION CHART:

The successful candidate will report to the Country Coordinator and will work in coordination with the team in our base in Kabala. He/she will be the direct line manager for the Project Coordinator, Administrator and Logistics Officer.

FUNCTIONS:

Base Management and representation:

Ensure adequate information flow within the different members of the team.

Oversee the compliance of MdM protocols and procedures.

In close coordination with the General Coordinator, s/he will promote good working relationships with our partners, local authorities and communities in the districts of Koinadugu and Falaba. Enhance a good and close relationship with all partners in the area.

Participate and be part of the International Network

Participate in the Steering Group of the International Network when required

Program management: Supervise and ensure good implementation of our programs in the Koinadugu and Falaba, regarding all its areas: technical, budgetary, logistical and administrative.

Ensure integration of MdM approaches in our programs (Human Rights, Gender, and Antropological).

Enhance and ensure team communication to implement projects efficiently.

Keep a permanent dialogue with local authorities, key stakeholders, local NGOs and communities; actively participating and promoting meetings with them.

Guarantee compliance of MdM policies and procedures, as well as donors’ regulations of all on going and new projects in the area.

Ensure ongoing update and context analysis, including possible risks and emergencies.

Monitor and update the needs of target population.

Identify and formulate new proposals, including budgeting, with the local team and in coordination with the General Coordinator with the collaboration of local partners and target communities.

Participate on the mission strategic development.

Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to guarantee an effective plan of activities that allows proper and timely implementation of projects.

Ongoing report to the Country Coordinator.

Preparation of internal and external reports to be submitted on time to the Country Coordinator.

Operations/Logistics/Finance/Administration

Ensure proper implementation of logistics procedures, including MdM vehicles management and maintenance, as well as office safety and good maintenance.

Ensure application of MdM procedures and donors’ regulations, so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Promote and support the staff to establish methodologies and tools to systematize work in the base.

Budget control in coordination with the Admin Officer, the Logistics officer, and the Project Coordinator. Ensure financial needs are well planned according to activities workplan and base needs.

Human Resource Management

Responsible to guarantee appropriate working conditions in the base.

Ensure that the human resources needed for the mission and project implementation are adequate and available for a good performance and achievement of results and objectives committed.

Ensure application of MdM HR management policies and procedures, as well as national regulations.

Participate in the selection of the HR in the base and their integration in the team.

Ensure adequate information and communication within the team, including familiarization with all policies and ensuring their implementation by the team.

Reinforce local team’s capacities through close ongoing follow up and supervision, clarification of functions, performance reviews, identification of training needs and capacity building.

With the Project Coordinator handle team conflict resolution.

Safety and Security Management

Guarantee the team security and safety, in accordance with MDM security plan & rules.

Ensure security guidelines are communicated and adhered to by the whole Kabala team.

Support the Country Coorinator in the development of appropriate security guidelines, proactively networking and monitoring the security situation in the areas.

Ensure timely and accurate security incident reports are sent to the Country Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Academic: University degree or diploma.

Masters in: International Cooperation /Gender/ Public Health /Environmental health /Humanitarian Aid desirable.

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REQUIREMENTS:

Language requirements: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Computer requirements: Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and internet.

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in coordination positions, including project planning and budgeting and proposals and report writing.

Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators etc.).

Experience managing staff.

Previous work on international development in similar contexts, particularly in Africa, will be considered an asset.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

Understanding and adherence to humanitarian and international development principles.

Strong commitment with the values, principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo.

Strict compliance with the organization protocols and procedures.

Adaptability, cultural awareness and integration.

Ability to work in challenging living conditions (isolated area).

Proactive and capacity to take initiative.

Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Organizational rigor and skills.

Networking skills

Proven capacity for personnel leadership and management.

Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing teams.

Strong problem solving.

Excellent reporting skills.

AVAILABILITY

Immediately: 4 months

CONDITIONS:

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How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Terms of Reference for participatory video maker

1. Background & context 

The lack of female teachers is one of the factors that make it hard for girls to aspire to a career of their own and to continue with their school studies. Recruiting more women into teaching is critical in terms of improving and sustaining the school participation of girls, particularly in rural areas. However, few women have the required qualifications, experience or opportunities to apply to teacher training programmes.

The Open University (OU) with FAWE and Plan International (Plan) has developed and led the Learning Assistant (LA)/ Student Teachers (ST) component of the Girls’ Education Challenge project in Sierra Leone. The programme seeks to address community education needs and contribute to gender equity in education in a sustainable manner. The 4-year programme prepares women in rural communities across 5 districts in Sierra Leone to take on teaching roles within their own communities, by returning to education and undertaking training.

The project was funded by a range of different corporate donors and by the DFID’s Girls’ Education Challenge programme and has been implemented for 5 years (2014-2019) with a pause during the Ebola crisis. The overall objective of the LA/ST element of the project was to provide a supported and sustainable pathway into teaching for 500 women, in order to increase numbers of female teachers in rural areas within 5 districts across Sierra Leone.

2. Purpose

This work will create a participatory video with three student teachers (STs), their school and village community to explore the moment the former learning assistants realised they had become teachers.

This Terms of Reference is for the recruitment of a locally-based film-maker who will work with Plan, the Open University and the three STs to produce a high-quality video by enhancing  the participatory experience of women, coaching them to learn some basic technical skills of film-making.

The audience for the participatory video would be the OU, Plan, the funder and external partners.

The student teachers will also be asked, prior to the workshop to capture some of their own images using the tablets about what it means to them to be a teacher.

 

3. Methodology

The focus of the video will be on capturing the girls’ experiences of being a ST with an emphasis on quality teaching and learning.  The narrative around quality teaching often focuses on ‘good’ teaching, without proper understanding of what ‘good’ means or what it might look like in practice and why this matters.

This will be achieved through Participatory Video (PV). PV is a qualitative methodology that engages research stakeholders in collective sense-making about a topic they have an interest in, by providing them with the equipment, training and support necessary for them to make their own film about it.

 

It will be required by the film-maker , working closely with the project team (Plan and OU):

• To get familiarised with the project and the journey of the Student Teachers

• Work with academic team/project team, to define framework of requirements for the particular activities being filmed and success criteria

• Work with the OU academic team, Plan teams in UK and Sierra Leone to plan the details of filming schedule and attend to pre-filming requirements

• Undertake capacity development with film project team to provide hands on experience for filming/editing

• To provide the necessary equipment and software for making and editing the film

• Work with the STs to plan the content and direction of the film (e.g. storyboarding, deciding who to interview, planning and practising interviews and interview technique, key ‘shots’, structure, key messages, sound clips (e.g. music), language of communication, how they will be credited, who else will be credited, the film’s title etc)

• To travel to the communities where the STs are and support them to film aspects of their daily lives and film interviews with key selected individuals

• To maintain close contact with the OU/Plan team throughout the project period (frequency and mode of communication TBC)

• To work with the STs to assemble the filmed material into the agreed structure and engage them in discussions around editing

• To edit the film into a professional-looking output including adding English subtitles where appropriate and incorporating agreed-upon title and end-credits

• To provide a script of the film’s narrative

 

The result is a short film which can be used for research and advocacy purposes, in addition to rich narrative and observational data which can be generated and captured through the film-making process (e.g. interviews with and between participants, data generated through workshop activities, group discussions about what goes into the film and what doesn’t and around the editing process).

 

4. Logistics 

It is expected that the film-maker will use their own equipment. The location of the work will be Sumbuya, or other location that may be accessible.  The film is made by 3 student teachers through a workshop approach.  The other participants are involved through the STs interviewing them or through the use of talking heads.

It is expected that other stakeholders involved in the process are:  headteacher, 1 female mentor, Family members (father of one of the STs, others), Community leader e.g. Paramount, Chief, social worker or women’s leader , Practice Study Mentor – male, Subject Tutor.

 

5. Timeline and inputs 

Field work dates

The assignment is due to start in September and is expected to take around 10 days (see below)

The draft outputs (video + transcript+ wraparound text) will be available by the end of September/beginning of October 2021.

The film-maker, will, in conjunction with Plan, ensure that all individuals seen in the materials have signed a consent form or for children there has been parental consent to be included in the film.

 

6. Budget

The prospective applicant will submit an indicative budget including fees and logistics.

7. Deliverables

1 x 10-minute film detailing the experiences of the student teachers’ through making visible their teaching practices, and the support they receive from the school and local community.

 

8. Application Requirement and Deadline

 

The requirements are as follows:

• Company or business registration certificate.

• Valid tax compliance certificate

• Evidence of NASSIT compliance certificate

• Similar work experience

 

The proposal and the required documents (as stated in article 8) should be submitted to our office at 6 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road, Freetown or through the email address:

plansle.procurement@plan-international.org

not later than 4pm on 6th August 2021. The email must be submitted using the subject Call for Proposal – video making

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Helen Keller International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Fish Field Officer
2.) Fish Program Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Fish Field Officer

 

Scope of work: Fish Field Officer

Level of responsibility:Nutrition & Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) – Manager

Where: District level Western Rural Area (Tombo)

Time:8:30am–5:30pm, or equivalent 40 hours/week

Background:

Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international, non-profit organization, with 21 country offices worldwide. Created in 1915, HKI’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition through evidence-based programs. HKI opened in Sierra Leone in 2004 and currently receives funding from USAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF and others.

HKI’s portfolio of programs covers a diverse range of infectious disease control/elimination and nutrition programs that target vulnerable communities, households and family members. HKI is lead partner for the Ministry of Health, Sanitation integrated community-based program to control/eliminate onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and soil transmitted helminths through mass drug administration. Within its nutrition programs, HKI currently supports the government in its two programs; Six Monthly Contact Point and Orange Flesh Sweet Potato.

In line with our global mission, HKI’s main objective in Sierra Leone is to support the government to develop policies and programs that address mortality and morbidity associated with malnutrition; and morbidity and disability caused by neglected tropical diseases and to assist the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

The Field Officer will support the implementation of fish activities towards empowering women as fish entrepreneurs by improving fish hygiene, better quality of smoked fish with reduce risks to human health and mangrove and improve livelihoods. S/he will work closely with Bank for Innovation and Partnership Sierra Leone (BIP-SL) to provide microfinance loan to fish processors, traders, and water-based organizations (WBOs).

Responsibilities

• Support the empowerment of women through the promotion and implementation of fishing entrepreneurship;

• Work with existing networks to identify suitable fish processors, traders, and WBOs;

• Support training of 20 women fish processors and traders on hygienic fishing handling;

• Support training on fish processing and improved fish smoking techniques;

• Support WBOs adopt new fishing technology to increase catch and safety;

• Support the construction of cold chain and its operation;

• Support the strengthening of fish value chain from fishing (fishermen), processing, transportation, wholesale, or retail sales point (marketers) to the consumers

• Support community selection for support on improved cold storage facility

• Participate in demand creation activities through radio discussion program, community meetings, pico-videos, WhatsApp, Facebook and through civil societies.

• Support the development of profitable business plans for loan beneficiary groups;

• Support the identification and assessment of loan beneficiaries;

• Support the financial education training with WBOs on the terms and conditions for micro-finance loans;

• Follow-up on BIP beneficiaries on cash loan utilization and repayment plan;

Coordination and Reporting

• Identify and follow up on any potential case study for success story;

• Read all emails and respond without delay when appropriate;

• Compile all photos and share with PM/POs;

• Carry out any additional appropriate tasks that are requested by Helen Keller

Work arrangements: The Field Supervisor will work in the Nutrition department under the OFSP program and will be based in Western Rural Area working closely with fish mongers in Tombo community and possibly the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. The Nutrition and OFSP PM will provide feedback on the quality of the work. This SOW will be modified as appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Strong interpersonal relationship;

• Good writing and communication skills;

• Good data management and analytical skills;

• Being accurate and self-motivated.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Sierraleone.Recruitment@hki.org

noting the job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until 27th July 2021.

Please note that a copy of your application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk officer, Ministry of Labor, New England. A photocopy of a valid labor card should be attached to all applications

In the spirit of our namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above or Tel: 0718397967

HELEN KELLER INTL

• DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, AND INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

• DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

 

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2.) Fish Program Officer

 

Level of responsibility:Nutrition & Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) – Manager

Where: District level Western Rural Area (Tombo)

Time:8:30am–5:30pm, or equivalent 40 hours/week

Background:

Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international, non-profit organization, with 21 country offices worldwide. Created in 1915, HKI’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition through evidence-based programs. HKI opened in Sierra Leone in 2004 and currently receives funding from USAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF and others.

HKI’s portfolio of programs covers a diverse range of infectious disease control/elimination and nutrition programs that target vulnerable communities, households and family members. HKI is lead partner for the Ministry of Health, Sanitation integrated community-based program to control/eliminate onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and soil transmitted helminths through mass drug administration. Within its nutrition programs, HKI currently supports the government in its two programs; Six Monthly Contact Point and Orange Flesh Sweet Potato.

In line with our global mission, HKI’s main objective in Sierra Leone is to support the government to develop policies and programs that address mortality and morbidity associated with malnutrition; and morbidity and disability caused by neglected tropical diseases and to assist the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Program Officer will support the implementation of fish activities towards empowering women as fish entrepreneurs by improving fish hygiene, better quality of smoked fish with reduce risks to human health and mangrove and improve livelihoods. S/he will work closely with Bank for Innovation and Partnership Sierra Leone (BIP-SL) to provide microfinance loan to fish processors, traders, and water-based organizations (WBOs).

Responsibilities

• Support the empowerment of women through the promotion and implementation of fishing entrepreneurship;

• Work with existing networks to identify suitable fish processors, traders, and WBOs;

• Facilitate training of 20 women fish processors and traders on hygienic fishing handling;

• Facilitate training on fish processing and improved fish smoking techniques;

• Support WBOs adopt new fishing technology to increase catch and safety;

• Facilitate the construction of cold chain and its operation

• Support the strengthening of fish value chain from fishing (fishermen), processing, transportation, wholesale or retail sales point (marketers) to the consumers

• Facilitate community selection for support on improved cold storage facility

• Coordinate demand creation to consumers through radio discussion program, community meetings, Pico-videos, WhatsApp, Facebook and through civil societies.

• Support the development of profitable business plans for loan beneficiary groups;

• Identify and recommend loan beneficiary groups to BIP;

• Facilitate Financial Education training with WBOs on the terms and conditions for micro-finance loans;

• Follow-up on BIP beneficiary on cash loan utilization and repayment plan ;

Coordination and Reporting

• Identify and follow up on any potential case study for success story;

• Read all emails and respond without delay when appropriate;

• Compile all photos and share with PM/POs;

• Carry out any additional appropriate tasks that are requested by Helen Keller

Work arrangements: The Field Supervisor will work in the Nutrition department under the OFSP program and will be based in Western Rural Area working closely with fish mongers in Tombo community and possibly the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. The Nutrition and OFSP PM will provide feedback on the quality of the work. This SOW will be modified as appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Strong interpersonal relationship;

• Good writing and communication skills;

• Good data management and analytical skills;

• Being accurate and self-motivated.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Sierraleone.Recruitment@hki.org

noting the job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until 27th July 2021.

Please note that a copy of your application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk officer, Ministry of Labor, New England. A photocopy of a valid labor card should be attached to all applications

In the spirit of our namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above or Tel: 0718397967

HELEN KELLER INTL

• • DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, AND INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

• DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Caritas is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Field Officer
2.) Project Officer

 

Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of 165 Catholic relief, development and social service organizations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and individually, their missions are to work to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Field Officer

 

Closing Date: 2nd August 2021

Contract Duration: 1-year with the possibility of extension based on performance

Job Overview: Based in Kenema, with frequent field visits, the Field Officer will be responsible for directly liaising with communities and beneficiaries and supporting the Project Officer to implement all field activities for the Women and Girls FIRST (Financial Inclusion & Resilience Strengthening) project. This three-year initiative is being funded by Jersey Overseas Aid and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). In partnership with CAFOD, Caritas Kenema and several private-sector service providers, the project will focus on strengthening resilience and improving financial inclusion among rural communities in Sierra Leone, especially women and girls. This will be accomplished through three main strategies: improving access and adoption of inclusive and appropriate financial services and products, strengthening knowledge and understanding of financial skills by reinforcing literacy development, and financially empowering women and girls by building up their confidence, self-reliance and agency and supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises.

Reporting to: Project Officer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the project officer in mobilization, planning, coordination, and monitoring of all field activities.

• Develop work plans (Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly) to ensure effective implementation of activities as outlined in the proposal.

• Facilitate the identification and formation, and mobilization of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and other project beneficiaries through local structures and community engagement.

• Facilitate the identification of VSLA Financial Champions to enhance community awareness and sustainability.

• Monitor and oversee the VSLA meetings and activities. Ensure toolkits are supplied appropriately.

• Support roll-out of CAFOD’s model for private sector engagement.

• Mentor and support project beneficiaries throughout the implementation period.

• Identify technical capacity challenges for beneficiaries and existing skills/knowledge gaps in Financial and Business development skills.

• Support the monitoring of project activities at the field level, as per the M&E plan, through collection of data and submission of timely and accurate reports.

• Contribute to ensuring accountability to project beneficiaries and local stakeholders.

• Support community mobilization efforts through communication and information sharing with project beneficiaries at the community level.

Requirements

• Diploma in social work, community development or other related field from a recognized academic institution. A Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.

• At least 1-year field experience with a local or international NGO in Sierra Leone.

• Experience organising community structures in remote locations.

• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant information.

• Knowledge and experience in the Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) model a plus.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, coordination and writing skills.

Other Skills

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.

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

• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

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

• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.

• Flexible work schedule to include some weekends.

• Possession of a driver’s license and proven ability to ride motorbike in difficult terrains.

• Readiness to travel and work in remote areas.

Language Required

Fluency in English, Krio and Mende.

How to apply: 

If interested for the above role, please send your application with your most updated Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to the following address:

caritasinkenema2019@gmail.com

not later than 2nd August 2021 at close of business.

 

Hard copies can also be hand delivered to the Office Assistant through the following address:

Caritas Sierra Leone-Kenema, 4 reservation road at 4:30 PM at the latest on the deadline date above

 

Note: Late submissions will not be accepted

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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

Safeguarding for young People and Vulnerable Adults

 

We recognise the personal dignity and rights of young people and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. We required that all our staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in their power to create a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. We are committed to acting at all times in the best interests of young people and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with us will be expected to adhere to our Safeguarding policy as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provision of this document. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.

 

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2.) Project Officer

 

Closing Date: 2nd August 2021

Contract Duration:1-year with the possibility of extension based on performance

Job Overview: Based in Kenema, with frequent field visits, the Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation, oversight and monitoring of the Women and Girls FIRST (Financial Inclusion & Resilience Strengthening) project. This three-year initiative is being funded by Jersey Overseas Aid and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). In partnership with CAFOD, Caritas Kenema and several private-sector service providers, the project will focus on strengthening resilience and improving financial inclusion among rural communities in Sierra Leone, especially women and girls. This will be accomplished through three main strategies: improving access and adoption of inclusive and appropriate financial services and products, strengthening knowledge and understanding of financial skills by reinforcing literacy development, and financially empowering women and girls by building up their confidence, self-reliance and agency and supporting women-led micro, small and medium enterprises.

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Specific Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the project proposal andin line with CAFOD program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and best practices.

• Develop detailed workplans and use planning tools to keep track of all activities to ensure the project activities, outputs and outcomes are achieved in a timely manner.

• Organize and leadexternal and internal assessments, trainings, awareness-raising sessions, and monitoring visits with a gender inclusion lens.

• Facilitate roll-out of CAFOD’s model for private sector engagement.

• Monitor and supportField Officers and the mobilization and sensitization of communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership.

• Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team.

• Support and coordinate capacity-strengthening and technical support to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.

• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete and filed per donor requirements.

• Prepare and share regular case studies.

• Liaise with external stakeholders – namely the Government Line Ministries, International Non-Governmental Organisations, local partners, private sector service providers, community members etc. to ensure effective communication and project implementation.

• Represent the organisation in various forums (relevant sector working groups, government meetings, civil society events, etc.).

• With the support of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, conduct regular monitoring and evaluation processes against project objectives.

• With the support of the Finance and Administration Officer, oversee the development of narrative and financial reports, progress reports, and promotional materials for the donors.

• Carry out other assignments as requested by the line manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or development. Qualifications in Microfinance a plus. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

• At least 5 years’ experience in implementing Livelihoods or Financial Inclusion projects, with focuses on gender inclusion and women and girl’s empowerment.

• Proven knowledge and experience in the Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) model.

• Proven experience in project cycle management in an NGO setting

• Experience working with community groups, participatory action planning and community engagement.

• Staff supervision experience a plus.

• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

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

• Strong analytical and critical thinking, coordination and writing skills.

Other Skills

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.

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

• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

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

• Excellent skills in leadership.

• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.

• Flexible work schedule to include some weekends.

• Possession of a driver’s license and proven ability to ride motorbike in difficult terrains.

• Readiness to travel and work in remote areas.

Language Required

Fluency in English and Krio. Fluency in Mende will be an added advantage

 

How to apply:

If interested for the above role, please send your application with your most updated Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to the following address:

caritasinkenema2019@gmail.com

not later than 2nd August 2021 at close of business.

Hard copies can also be hand delivered to the Office Assistant through the following address:

Caritas Sierra Leone-Kenema, 4 reservation road at 4:30 PM at the latest on the deadline date above

Note: Late submissions will not be accepted

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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

Safeguarding for young People and Vulnerable Adults

We recognise the personal dignity and rights of young people and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. We required that all our staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in their power to create a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. We are committed to acting at all times in the best interests of young people and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with us will be expected to adhere to our Safeguarding policy as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provision of this document. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.

 

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Reference: # HRO19072021
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Freetown, Western – Urban, Sierra Leone
Duration: 12 Months

Introduction

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalized, high quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centres /clinics and social marketing channels.

Job Functions

Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, Training

Industries

Human Resources,Ngo / Non-Profit

Specification

Employee Recruitment
•Obtain required approvals before vacancies are advertised both internally and externally in consultation with HR Manager
•Participate in carrying out initial shortlist of candidates to presented to HRM and line Managers
•In conjunction with the HR Manager, determine the composition of the hiring committee, prepare interview packs and distribute them before interviews
•Participate in interviews when requested and document interview results
•Carry out reference checks on successful candidates before job offer is made
•Maintain record of job applicants in the HRMIS
•Prepare employment contracts for new employees

Employee Recruitment
•Obtain required approvals before vacancies are advertised both internally and externally in consultation with HR Manager
•Participate in carrying out initial shortlist of candidates to presented to HRM and line Managers
•In conjunction with the HR Manager, determine the composition of the hiring committee, prepare interview packs and distribute them before interviews
•Participate in interviews when requested and document interview results
•Carry out reference checks on successful candidates before job offer is made
•Maintain record of job applicants in the HRMIS
•Prepare employment contracts for new employees
Employee On boarding
•In conjunction with the line managers, develop role specific induction programs for new staff
•Communicate induction program to all concerned managers at least 1 week before the new staff reports for duty, effectively implement the agreed orientation program and ensure proper documentation of the process and copies filled in employee personnel file.

Employee Exit
•Conduct a smooth exit process and ensure that exiting staff complete the available documentation and all MSSL property is returned before the last day of work.
•Conduct exit interviews when requested
•Ensure that exiting staff are deactivated from the HRMIS and ICT Infrastructure

Salary Administration
•Prepare payroll before the 20th of each month and work with the Finance department with regards payroll additions and other changes;
•Gather and forward supporting documentation to Finance department relevant for payroll.
•Ensure that staff receive pay-slips soon after salary payments are effected.
•Assist staff understand statutory deductions presented on their payslips
•Pursue pay and benefits queries posed by staff.
•Collect and reconcile timesheets each month.
•Draft and prepare documentation to staff in regards to any changes in salary e.g bonus allocations.
•Whenever requested, participate in the annual salary survey process.

Benefits Administration
•Ensure all staff have NASSIT numbers on file and facilitate those who do
not have NASSIT numbers to register (capture new NASSIT number)
•Laise with insurance companies in regards to Medical covers ensuring that they maintain an up to date record of all active MSSL Staff.
•Guide staff in accessing medical insurance and completing claims in case of accidents. Ensure follow up of insurance claims as and when necessary.
•Initiate and follows up death benefit claims for deceased staff or dependants as soon as the relevant information is received and confirmed and maintain an up to date record of these claims.
•Support collection of all documentation required for health insurance renewals and alert manager of renewal cycle and needs of all.
•Manage Medical excesses incurred by staff and ensure excesses are paid to the insurance company.

Learning and Development
•Coordinate the Tim Black Learning & Development Foundation Scholarship Application Process, shortlisting, preparing study agreement to awardees and preparing payments.
•Coordinate training events by maintaining contacts with service providers, arrange training venues and general facilitation.
•Document and file all training reports and attendance registers while monitoring them against approved plans.
•Capture all completed trainings into the HRMIS database and training reports produced quarterly.

Staff Welfare
•Liaise with admin and ICT to ensure staff are provided with all work resources to execute their tasks eg computers and phones
•Provide uniforms, name tags, IDs and medical cards to staff and ensure that they are in good condition / updated at all times.
•Faciliate the quarterly staff meetings at support office with logistical support and ensure that minutes are taken and filed
•participate in arranging all staff teambuilding events, retreats, celebrations, functions ……etc
•Administratively support the MSSL Staff Loan Scheme and effecting payroll deductions within the payroll.
Employee Records
•Ensure that staff personnel files are current and complete and that all information is reflected in the HRMIS.
•Ensure that staff contracts are renewed at least 4 weeks before expiry
•Ensure that all academic documentation on file is verified and up to date
•Provide a monthly HR Reports that include; leavers and joiners with reasons for exit and joining, temporary staff expenditure

Leave plans and records
•Ensure that all staff have annual leave plans within the HRMIS
•Ensure that all leave taken is appropriately reflected within the HRMIS and corresponds with temporary staff requests
•Work with Finance department to reconcile leave compensation entitlements upon exit of the staff

Performance Management
•Guide line managers and staff in executing the appraisal process, ensuring that is completed on time – before end of March each year.
•Ensure that probationary reviews are completed atleast a week after probation expiry and that appropriate action is taken on time ie confirmation in position, probation extention and/or termination.
•Ensure that all Performance Improvement plans as a result of poor performance are completed and followed through to rectify performance
•Provide an accurate and up to date performance review report within Q1 of each year.
Employee Labour Relations
•Maintain an accurate log of all employee grievances and disciplinary cases placing all disciplinary reports on both general and personnel files.
•Monitors issues of individual or collective staff concerns such as remuneration, entitlements, welfare, complaints and grievance related problems, make appropriate recommendations and advise, counsel affected staff accordingly or proactively bring this to the attention of HRM.

Requirements

Relevant degree or experience in HR administration or related field
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
More than one Sierra Leonean language desirable
Demonstrated experience in HR support in a busy organisation with staff based in multiple locations
Basic understanding of National legal requirements relating to HR, including labour laws and administrative law.
Knowledge of or ability to learn and adapt to the organizational policies, systems and procedures
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Sense of fairness and equity in handling HR issues
Absolute discretion and a high sense of confidentiality
A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Closing Date

02/08/2021

 

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