The Organisation

Plan International is an independent international development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working with children and young people, our supporters, and partners, we aim to tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

The Opportunity   

Plan International is currently prepositioning for an anticipated donor-funded opportunity in Sierra Leone which aims to improve access to education, learning, and sexual and reproductive health information for over 800,000 adolescent girls and children with disability over the life of the programme.

We are currently seeking interested national candidates for the following positions: 

• Deputy Team Leader – DTL (with a technical background in education and girls’ learning or a technical background in SRHR/CSE, ideally FCDO commercial contracts experience, experience managing large programmes, experience of working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Education and Girls’ Learning Expert [relevant technical background (in school and out-of-school settings expertise would be a bonus), experience implementing or advising large-scale, multi-year education/ girls` learning programmes in Sierra Leone or the region]

• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Expert (CSE in-school setting expertise, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• SRHR Expert (relevant technical background, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Gender and Inclusion Expert (relevant technical background in gender and inclusion mainstreaming, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

• Safeguarding Expert (relevant technical background in safeguarding mainstreaming, experience implementing or advising large-scale programmes, experience working in Sierra Leone or the region)

All candidates must command excellent communication skills in English; Knowledge of local languages would be an advantage

Please note only candidates who meet the minimum criteria should apply.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment @ plan-international.org

and note their relevant expertise in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 8th August 2021 by 5:00 pm

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Kambia District Development and Rehabilitation Organization (KADDRO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Field Officer
2.) Project Officer

 

Kambia District Development and Rehabilitation Organization (KADDRO), is a registered National Non- Governmental Organization in Sierra Leone.

 

1.) Field Officer

 

Job Overview:

Based in Port Loko or Kambia, 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, Kambia District Development and Rehabilitation Organisation (KADDRO) and several private-sector service providers, the project will focus onstrengthening 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 the local language of the region.

Application Procedures

• ALL application should be addressed and submitted to the Finance and Admin Manager, KADDRO at 101 Kukuna Road, Kambia or emailed to:

• medbangs.kaddro@gmail.com

• on or before 2nd August, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

 

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

 

Job Overview:

Based in Kambia or Port Loko 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, Kambia District Development and Rehabilitation Organisation (KADDRO) and several private-sector service providers, the project will focus onstrengthening 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: District Coordinator

Specific Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the project proposal and in 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 lead external 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 support Field 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. The local language of the region an added advantage

Application Procedures

• ALL application should be addressed and submitted to the Finance and Admin Manager, KADDRO at 101 Kukuna Road, Kambia or emailed to:

• medbangs.kaddro@gmail.com

• on or before 2nd August, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

 

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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IHR-PVS Roadmap and One Health coordination ( 2103280 )

Grade : No grade

Contractual Arrangement : Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 12 months

TITLE

IHR-PVS Roadmap and One Health coordination

Contract Type

Special Service Agreement (SSA)

GRADE

NOC Step-1

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

PURPOSE OF THE POST

To evaluate and catalyse the implementation of the National Bridging Workshops roadmap and identify challenges in the operationalization of the collaboration at the human-animal interface for complying with the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005)

Background

The health of humans and animals is vitally interlinked. A majority of emerging and endemic human diseases have their origins in animals, be they transmitted directly, through food or via the environment. Animal-specific diseases can also have indirect implications for human health through food security and other impacts on livelihood. There is therefore a shared responsibility and synergic potential for collaboration between public and animal health sectors to deal with zoonotic diseases and other threats at the animal-human interface.

WHO Member States adopted the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), for the prevention and control of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF) has been developed to assist countries in strengthening minimum national core public health capacities to detect, assess, notify and respond to such threats under the IHR.

The OIE is the international organization responsible for developing standards, guidelines and recommendations for animal health and zoonosis. OIE’s Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway is a range of tools to assist countries in the evaluation and strengthening of the capacities of their veterinary services.

The joint use of WHO IHRMEF tools and OIE PVS Pathway can result in better alignment of capacity building approach and strategies between human and animal health services of a country. For this purpose, the IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshops (NBW) were developed. A NBW is a three-day event which enables the animal health and the human health sector in countries to explore overlapping areas and develop, where relevant, appropriate bridges to facilitate coordination. A structured approach using user-friendly material, case studies and group exercises enables the identification of synergies, review of gaps and the definition of operational strategies to be used by policy makers for concerted corrective measures and strategic investments in national action plans for improved health security.

The key output of these NBW is the NBW Roadmap, a joint action plan that the animal health and human health sectors have developed jointly to improve their collaboration.

As part of the NBW Follow-up strategy, a nationally-recruited NBW Sherpa will be positioned at the interface between the two sectors to advocate, catalyse, and provide technical and financial assistance to the country for the implementation of the NBW Roadmap activities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The work of the SSA will be to: Active liaising between the human health and animal health sectors following the IHR-PVS National bridging workshop (NBW).

Advocate and push for the implementation of activities jointly defined during the NBW and listed in the NBW Roadmap.

Provide technical assistance for the implementation of roadmap activities and NBW surveys.

Organize meetings at national level to monitor the implementation of One health roadmap.

Identify challenges in the operationalization of the collaboration at country level, propose solutions and possible tripartite support opportunities.

Identify low-cost high-impact NBW roadmap activities which could be funded by the tripartite;

Participate in the animation of the NBW network via online forums.

How to Apply

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

 

 

Closing date: Thursday, 29 July 2021

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Practice area(s): Agriculture and Food Security

Location(s): Freetown, Sierra Leone

Duration: Contract Employee

Classification: Project

Hire Type(s): In-Country Applicant

Experience: 6-9 Years

The World-Bank-funded Sierra Leone Shock Responsive Social Protection Project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Program Coordinator. This position will be based in Freetown.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Tetra Tech’s project implementation team, coordinating activities and communication with key project stakeholders in Sierra Leone in support of project objectives. The Program Coordinator will provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate communication, information sharing, organizing events and meetings, and coordinating any other field-based activities with supervision from Tetra Tech’s Technical Director and Program Manager. The Program Coordinator will participate in technical activities or lead components as requested, including data collection, research, review and input to final reports and products, and other related duties as requested.

Responsibilities:

* Provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate communication and information sharing

*Assist with organizing events and meetings, and coordinating any other field-based activities.

* Participate in technical activities or lead components as requested including data collection, research, review and input to final reports and products, and other related duties as requested.

*Other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

*Advanced degree in disaster management or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in Sierra Leone, preferably with experience in positions of responsibility in international development/humanitarian assistance programs, disaster risk management, institutional capacity building for disaster preparedness, social protection and safety nets, emergency management and contingency planning. OR Bachelor’s degree in disaster management or related field and at least 7 years of relevant professional work experience in Sierra Leone, preferably with experience in positions of responsibility in international development/humanitarian assistance programs, disaster risk management, institutional capacity building for disaster preparedness, social protection and safety nets, emergency management and contingency planning.

*Previous experience managing, supporting, or implementing national disaster response programming, or shock-responsive social protection in Sierra Leone and advantage. Direct experience providing operational or technical support to NaCSA or NDMA strongly preferred.

*A minimum of least three years in positions of responsibility and substantive experience designing, leading, and/or implementing disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response activities, or shock-responsive social protection initiatives, with an emphasis on systems strengthening, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement with municipal, national, and regional entities.

*Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading consultative processes, including joint work planning, workshops and conferences, presentations, and other participatory events strongly preferred.

*Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Required.

*Sierra Leone nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please ensure that only your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and any additional requested documentation, if noted above, as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

How to Apply

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CAFOD is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Programme Officer: Financial Inclusion
2.) Programme Manager – Agribusiness

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Programme Officer: Financial Inclusion

 

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) Programme Manager – Agribusiness

 

Position Description

Job Profile

The post-holder will lead the programmatic delivery of an existing EU funded project that is working towards providing economic empowerment and resilience strengthening of key rural communities in Port Loko and Kambia Districts in Sierra Leone. The project focuses on two key components as specific objectives: food and income security for medium-scale youth-led farmer groups and enhanced performance of the local and national vegetable value chain, both of which will contribute towards building resilience and economic empowerment for rural communities in Sierra Leone.

The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Programmes Department. This is in order to develop and maintain horizontal links, and to foster learning between programmes, innovation, good practice, and fundraising within and between regions or areas of work. The role also has a number of cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Communities & Supporters Fundraising, Finance, Media, Policy and Advocacy teams.

 

The post holder will be expected to undertake frequent travel connected with the management of the programme portfolio, and the achievement of strategic objectives.

 

Accountability

The post-holder reports to the Country Representative and directly manages the following posts:

• Programme Officer – Resilience

The post holder manages budgets and funding within the scope of their authority. The post holder is an “Implementation Manager” and forms part of Sierra Leone and Liberia Country management team.

 

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the programme portfolio:

• In line with the overall direction set by the EC project document, provide direction to the EC project on Agribusiness ensuring that they meet agreed quality standards and EC contractual obligations
• Ensure that the project is evaluated according to CAFOD’s evaluation policy, that learning is captured, shared across the wider organisations and between partners and informs decision making and new programme designs
• Ensure that the project is being implemented with an M&E framework that clearly articulates the monitoring and evaluation system for the project, including regularity of monitoring visits by the Programme Officer
• Co-ordinate the development of new pieces of work, while ensuring the effective implementation of the EC project in line with agreed quality standards (including programme cycle management) and the EC contract guidelines and obligations
• Ensure that cross-cutting themes (e.g. gender, downwards accountability, safeguarding children, protection, etc.) are effectively managed within and across the project, working with the relevant staff to achieve this
• Keep up-to-date with development issues and trends within the country sector, and generally

 Overseeing effective relationships with partners:

• Provide guidance and support to Programme Officer and other members of the Project team in their work, to develop and nurture effective relationships with partners. In some cases (e.g. strategic partners), the post-holder can take a more active role in developing those relationships;
• Work with Programme Officer and the team to support or facilitate the development of partners’ capacities and to promote the sustainability of their work. This includes the development of tailor-made capacity development plans;
• Ensure the project partnership portfolio is regularly reviewed and individual relationships are monitored against CAFOD’s and partners’ partnership standards and expectations, including through partnership reflection workshops.

 Financial and funding management:

• Manage the programme and costs budget and cash flow (implementing manager/budget holder responsibilities), monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that the latter is done in compliance with agreed parameters and policy;
• Identify opportunities for co-financing from institutional donors, and provide leadership in securing and managing such funds, working with the Programme Development & Funding and Major Gifts teams;
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on programme work;
• Ensure the programme complies with CAFOD’s financial management standards, including managing financial risks.

 Internal and external representation:

• In co-ordination with the Country Representative and the Project team develop, nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, including local and county government, national networks and other agencies working on land matters in Liberia.
• In liaison with the Country Representative and the team, sustain relationships with the EC;
• Effectively communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the project is understood, and that information is available for fundraising and other communications, including publications, media briefings, development education, etc. This may involve participating in communities of practice, working groups, supporter events, etc, as agreed with the Country Representative.

 Systems and compliance:

• Overseeing the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share project knowledge and inform decision making. This includes overseeing compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work.

 Security management:

• Supporting the Country Representative in delivering effective security management. This includes among others, acting as security manager when delegated by the Country Representative; support the development of security risk mappings, country security plans; standard operating procedures; contingency plans (e.g. medical evacuation, relocation/evacuation and hibernation), etc.

Staff management:

• Lead on the recruitment and management of staff according to CAFOD’s management standards, so that staff are empowered, and the effectiveness of the team is maximised;
• Provide leadership and support to direct reports (and staff under shared management arrangements), act as a sounding board and hold them to account in areas under their responsibility. This includes setting objectives, induction, organising regular 1:1 meetings, conducting annual performance reviews, providing coaching, backstopping and ensuring team members have individual development plans.
• Enable and empower direct reports to achieve the best possible with the available resources, ensuring CAFOD’s management standards are followed
• Ensure effective and appropriate systems and processes for team learning and development are in place

Thematic focus:

• Complement partners’ thematic understanding on agribusiness and private sector development contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring positive change, offering guidance to the programmes team, etc.

Notes:

• This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification;
• If considered useful and appropriate, specific percentages per function/areas of responsibility can be assigned by agreement between the post holder and his/her line manager.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  This post will require a Police Clearance certificate and sterling check.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job 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 his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

 

Person Specification

 

Essential Criteria

 

Understanding our context

A Works comfortably with secular, church and other faith-based partners

B Committed to our partnership model of working

C Demonstrates awareness of trends and changing approaches to development work

 

Working together

D Recognises the importance of gender and diversity in development work

E Supports others to carry out their roles and responsibilities

F Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders and team members

G Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

 

Making change happen

H Clarifies roles and responsibilities within the team to maximize impact

I Documents lessons learned and apply them to future projects

J Monitors work progress and performance

K Deals with poor performance or inappropriate behaviour

 

Job-specific competencies

1. A University Degree in Agronomy with specialization in agricultural extension and training, agriculture, agricultural economics or equivalent
2. Preference will be given to those with experience in agribusiness development, and fresh produce marketing
3. At least 5 years in experience in agricultural extension / value chain development in rural areas
4. Experience working in collaboration with private sector actors (companies, associations, traders)
5. Experience with agricultural projects and working experience with international donor agencies.
6. Proven ability in designing and implementing data collection programmes, and collation and integration into social, capacity and value chain analysis and development plans
7. Proven ability at assessing capacity development needs, and delivering community capacity development support, in Sierra Leone
8. Practical knowledge of market analysis, project cycle and results-based management (RBM)
9. Detail oriented and able to manage budgets efficiently and accurately
10. Excellent writing and spoken English communication skills

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in Sierra Leone, including working within remote communities
2. Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, including private sector (financial institutions, exporters, buyers, traders), private sector research institutions, donors, governments and producers

How to Apply

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BRAC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Manager – Health
2.) Area Health Coordinator
3.) Head of Human Resource and Training

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions tested and proven in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 through the Stitching BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In January 2018, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the three consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC has been working and implementing programmes in Sierra Leone since 2008. We are currently implementing Health, Education, Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA), Agriculture and Food Security, Small enterprise development and Microfinance programmes reaching approximately 2.5 million people in 12 districts in Sierra Leone within 36 branch offices.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Manager – Health

Report to: Programme Manager Health, Nutrition & WASH

Duration of contract:  2 months (renewable subject to performance & availability of project)

Working hrs:  Minimum 40 hrs per week

Job Location:  Country Office ( with frequent movement to Port Loko and Bombali districts and Tengbeh Town Area Office with frequent movement to Western area rural and urban)

 

PURPOSE

To support government fight COVID 19 in coordinated efforts with the District Health Management Teams, Partners and stakeholders at District level by providing support to District staff activities in basic health education, contact tracing and referrals, provision of basic health commodities to vulnerable households.

 

Job responsibilities:

• Provide overall strategic, administrative and managerial oversight of a Community Health needs, managing the project work plan and ensuring deliverable timelines are met.

• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in relevant government ministries, departments and agencies, and with other implementing and technical partners and community-based groups/organizations

• Develop implementation plans, proposals and budgets for projects and project extensions in conjunction with relevant staff members.

• Develop materials, organize and conduct trainings for project assistants and volunteers in the operating districts.

• Provide capacity building and sustained leadership skills to project staff, volunteers and communities through training, technical support like planning, developing interventions, inter-sectorial action, monitoring and evaluation.

• Advise on best practices in the field, whilst scanning for future barriers in order to ensure successful project implementation.

• She/He will give both financial and programmatic oversight to the project, and make sure there are no over/under spending on the project.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

 

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programmes goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Person specification

• Result driven with demonstrated success in health campaigns

• Demonstrate excellence in communication and working with diverse groups of people

• Excellent report writing skills, coordination & networking (information gathering & analysis)

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter with excellent written and spoken English

 

Educational Requirements/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Public health/Nursing from any reputable University with minimum of 3 years work experience in field work and social behavioral change communications is required.

Required skills

• Excellent report writing skills

• Management, ooperational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills,

• Computer skills.

 

• A performer and result oriented

 

Employment type: Contractual

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

Candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary through email to: recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net 

Please note that due to the urgent need of the position, shortlisting will be done on a daily basis.

Application deadline: 12th July 2021

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

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2.) Area Health Coordinator

 

Report to: Project Manager – Health

Duration of contract:  2 months (renewable subject to performance & availability of Project)

Working hrs:  Minimum 40 hrs per week

Job Location:  Western Area Rural & Urban District – Freetown

PURPOSE

To support government fight COVID 19 in coordinated efforts with the District Health Management Teams, Partners and stakeholders at District level by providing support to District staff activities in basic health education, contact tracing and referrals, provision of basic health commodities to vulnerable households.

 

Job responsibilities:

• Supervise 3 district Health Coordinators and 150 community health promoters.

• Conduct TOT training of staff & community stakeholder.

• Supervise the training to staff, community stakeholders and health promoters.

• To prepare monthly work plan with district staff during monthly review meetings.

• Supervise project activities in the three districts, by visiting time to time to give support and guidance to staff.

• Authorize and approve payments made to district health coordinators and

• Supervise the distribution of health commodities in the three operational districts.

• Work with DHMT in district contact tracing of COVID19 patients by field staff/ CHPs.

• Coordinate project district launch, partners meetings and update reporting.

• Maintain all staff reporting documents, assets and supervise the distribution of health commodities at district level.

• Check and supervise staff daily attendance registers.

• Prepare monthly progress reports on the basis DHC’s report and submit to country office.

• Collaboration & coordination with district health management team and other partners in the three districts.

• Coordinate project closeout meetings and handing over

• Observe BRAC safeguarding to the letter.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issue of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Person specification

• Result driven with demonstrated success in health campaigns

• Demonstrate excellence in communication and working with diverse groups of people

• Excellent report writing skills, coordination & networking (information gathering & analysis) .

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter with excellent written and spoken English.

Educational Requirements/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Public health/Nursing from any reputable University with minimum of 3 years work experience in field work and social behavioral change communications is required.

Required skills

• Excellent report writing skills

• Management, ooperational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills,

• Computer skills.

 

• A performer and result oriented

 

Employment type: Contractual

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

Candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary through email to: recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net 

Please note that due to the urgent need of the position, shortlisting will be done on a daily basis.

Application deadline: 12th July 2021

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

 

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3.) Head of Human Resource and Training

 

Duty Station: Country Office – Freetown, Sierra Leone

Purpose:

Lead, supervise and guide HR and Training team on various aspects of strategic and operational HR, capability development, management of special projects, HR policy review and development in line with Government Law .

Major Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership; collaborate with the management team to design and implement  Strategies to support organizational growth and culture.

• Develop practices and programs that attract, retain and develop the best possible talent in the marketplace and makes the organization attractive through competitive pay and an engaging culture

• Manage the recruitment and selection process in line with the organizational recruitment guidelines

• Nurture a positive working culture environment

• Oversee and manage a performance management sytem that drives high performance

• Assess training needs and accrding design, apply and monitor capacity development programmes

• Report to management and provide decision support through HR data, metrics and analytics

• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Safeguarding job responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related area of focus is required; Master degree (e.g., MBA, MA HR) strongly preferred from a recognized university

 

Required skills:

• People oriented and results driven

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.

• Able to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment

• Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills

• Has in-depth knowledge of labor law

• Possess sufficient knowledge and experience of using HR systems and databases

• Flexible to travel to domestic and international offices on short notice

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Fluency in written and spoken English

 

Experience (Including sector/industry):

• Minimum 7 years HR experience in generalist roles

• Experience working with a diverse workforce.

• Prior experience working within an NGO is a plus.

 

Employment type: Contractual

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at:

recruitment.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 22/21 in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 14 July 2021

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are the part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

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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 Social Worker to support the social work aspect of its operation. Reporting directly to the Children’s Village Manager, the Social Worker will work closely with the biological families of the beneficiaries, SOS Mothers children, communities, based on the professional social worker practice, ethics, vales to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community.

Under the leadership of the Village Director, the social worker supports programme development in the field of Family Based Care in line with the “Vision, Mission, Values”, the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and nation legislation.

He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the case management procedures at all stages based on the individual approach and on the active participation of children, parents/caregivers.

S/he is to conducts comprehensive assessment of children and families in strong cooperation with the multidisciplinary team using different resources and social work techniques/methods to identify family needs and strengths and define the required services.

Prepares transition plans, with the strong participation of the village team, caregivers, children and the multidisciplinary team.

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.

Contributes in community development undertaken by the Family Based Care Programme, i.e. organise/participate in awareness raising activities, community mobilisation events and capacity building of the community partners.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Development Studies, or related field.

1-year professional experience in related filed.

Willingness to live and work in remote areas

Possession of valid motorbike driver license is an advantage

Experience in project cycle management

 

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st August 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: Makeni

 

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 Friday 16th July, 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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Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNDP Climate Promise focal point in the Country Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Climate Promise Facilitator will be expected to assist with the following activities and tasks:

Support the NDC Review Process (40%)

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day engagement with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-SL) and partners involved in the NDC revision process to ensure the revision is on track.
  • Support the preparation of NDC review progress reports and related presentations, briefings, knowledge products and relevant documents, as required.
• Provide support to the consultants involved in data collection, analysis and reporting on green corridors, short-lived climate pollutants and NDC financing strategy
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders
• Prepare the NDC report in line with international standards.
• Prepare project completion reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Produce a post-NDC revision synopsis report.
• Delivery, monitoring and reporting of Climate Promise activities (20%)
• The Climate Promise nation-wide intensive information and awareness raising campaign capturing mission 1.5 amongst others (e.g., a short film on the NDC and UNDP support – Climate action; PR actions, informational materials – leaflets, posters, bill-boards, etc. into different languages)
• Build citizen and stakeholder awareness about the NDC commitments and the necessity to raise the level of these commitments and about the climate change crisis.
• support a Government climate action accountability mechanism through a Citizen’s Charter
• Promote youth, women and key stakeholder groups engagement in climate action campaigns accountability mechanism and Sensitization on the Legislature.
• Develop a communication document on Climate Change Action (CCA) in relation to the adaptation and mitigation components
• Stakeholder management, partnership, and external relations (20 %)
• Support the management of communications with donors, implementing partners, and other cooperation agencies that are engaged in NDC enhancement and implementation support.
• Co-ordinate/work in close co-operation with the partners supporting the NDC to ensure synergy
• Liaise and build relationships with government counterparts, other United Nations (UN) agencies, international non-governmental organizations (I/NGOS), academia, private sector, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders engaged in NDC support, including Climate Promise activities.
• Support the establishment of strategic partnerships and management of external relations around NDC enhancement and implementation.
• Co-ordinate/work in close co-operation with the partners supporting the NDC to ensure synergy
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, as requested.
• Knowledge management and innovation (20 %)
• Contribute to knowledge building and sharing related to the Climate Promise implementation and NDCs.

• Contribute to the compilation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned through relevant knowledge platforms including the UNDP Global Community of Practices related to Energy, Climate and Environment.
• Promote the work of UNDP Climate Promise in collaboration with UNDP communication team, including contact with civil society, private sector, government and the media.
• Identify and synthesize of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the NDC support;
• Keep well-informed of new developments and innovative approaches/solutions in the areas of climate change and environmental management and actively contribute to the office learning process and corporate knowledge tools
• Promote the work of UNDP Climate Promise in collaboration with UNDP communication team, including contact with civil society, private sector, government and the media.
• Produce a post-NDC revision synopsis report, as requested.
• Ensure broad representation and adequate research of issues raised, and their presentation in a coordinated solution-oriented manner to the EPA and partners
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Master degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Master’s Degree or equivalent environment, natural resource management, Social Science, or another relevant field

Required experience

60 Months

Experience remark

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience working for government agencies, private businesses, civil society or donor funded projects
• Good understanding of the operations of the government and its structure
• Good knowledge of the operations of private businesses, civil society and issues facing them
• Proven experience with the facilitation of high level and community dialogues
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change initiatives, including the NDC, REDD+, NAP, NAPA etc will be an added advantage
• Experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent

Area of expertise

Development programme management, Other civil society or community development experience, Other energy, environment and climate change related experience

Area of expertise details

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience working for government agencies, private businesses, civil society or donor funded projects
• Good understanding of the operations of the government and its structure
• Good knowledge of the operations of private businesses, civil society and issues facing them
• Proven experience with the facilitation of high level and community dialogues
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change initiatives, including the NDC, REDD+, NAP, NAPA etc will be an added advantage
• Experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset.

Driving license

Competencies values

Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application deadline: 11 July 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

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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 seeking professional care givers between the age of 35 – 45 years, to join the team of dedicated and committed staff to creates a family together with the children who grow up as brothers and sisters in an atmosphere of security and joy. She organises everyday family life in a structured way with the children’s participation according to their age and abilities.

She builds a stable relationship with each child, supporting his/her feeling of belonging, and ensures the holistic development and overall well-being of each child in her family.

The SOS mother identifies with the organisation’s values, vision, and mission and fulfils the organisation’s quality standards.

She regularly reflects her own behaviour and practise and leads her professional and personal growth.

You are to stays within the village with your SOS Family.

She creates a secure environment and a welcoming family home in which relationships are based on mutual respect.

She accepts each child as is and supports the child in coping with his/her life history including challenges like trauma and loss.

The SOS mother fosters deep emotional bonds within her family and also takes actions to maintain and strengthen the child’s relationship with her biological family in the child’s best interest.

She strengthens the child in his/her own cultural identity and promotes his/her spiritual and moral development.

The SOS mother strengthens each child’s self-esteem by providing individual attention and positive feedback.

She ensures the necessary support for the child’s physical wellbeing and encourages the child to participate in play, spiritual and cultural practices as well as in sportive and recreational activities.

The SOS mother identifies and promotes the child’s individual abilities, interests and creative potentials and supports him/her to reach the adequate level of education according to his/her abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must be between the age of 35 to 45 years

• She must have at least West African Examination school certificate /GCE O level

• Experience in Child Care and counseling is desired

• Strong problem-solving skills

  
  
  
  

 

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st August 2021

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Four (4)

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

LOCATION: Freetown and Bo

 

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary

• A supportive team working environment

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

 

HOW TO APPLY

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 Wednesday 7th July, 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.

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

THE ROLE: 

The Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health (MNCH/FP/RH) Services to Scale (MOMENTUM) 2A (M2A) is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide targeted MNCH/FP/RH technical and capacity development assistance (TCDA) to countries to facilitate countries’ journeys to self-reliance. M2A also aims to contribute to global technical leadership and learning, and USAID’s policy dialogue for achievement of global MNCH/FP/RH goals through support to globally endorsed MNCH/FP/RH initiatives, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, and action plans.

In Sierra Leone, the project will continue on with long-term follow-up activities to sustain and improve integrated health service delivery. This position will support the initial response efforts related to infection prevention and WASH services in prioritized healthcare facilities. The position will also support the longer-term recovery and sustainability efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services, with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services and infection prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE  

• Relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably relevant to the project.

• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience implementing projects or programmes related to teenage pregnancy, adolescent sexual/reproductive health, gender-based violence, child protection, or related issues.

• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.

• Experience in working with local/national civil society partners, using capacity building approaches.

• Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.

• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.

• Experience in integrating gender, diversity and other power-related issues into programme activities.

• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in urban areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.

• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.

• Experience managing and/or monitoring the implementation of project budgets.

• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant. Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.

• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 11 Months

Closing Date: 28th, June 2020

 

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should know that Save the Children is no longer using slejobopportunity @ savethechildren.org for job advert and therefore candidates should apply through the links that will be provided below.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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