Job Vacancy at Sightsavers – Research Associate, Inclusive Education Data

Sightsavers is recruiting for an experienced Research Associate to lead and provide technical support to the Inclusive education research in Sierra Leone which aims to develop and test context appropriate methodologies for collecting disability data relevant to education and integrating these data within the national Education Management Information System (EMIS).

Location: Sierra Leone, Freetown
Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply




As Research Associate, you will work with our global Research team and Sierra Leone Country Office, as well as the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and partner organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and will be responsible for setting up the study process and for collecting, analysing and disseminating data generated by this research.

This role will suit an experienced researcher with a strong interest in education and disability research, experience and understanding of education data systems and a broad range of expertise using both quantitative and qualitative methods. You will be proactive, passionate and keen to be involved at all levels of planning, organising, facilitating and analysis.

More information Sightsavers’ Research can be found here




Accountabilities of the Research Associate include: 

  • Work with the Sightsavers Research team and Sierra Leone Country office to develop the research protocol and data collection tools appropriate for the local context;
  • Liaise with MBSSE, relevant education and other stakeholders at different levels to secure their understanding and buy-in of the study and to obtain all necessary approvals, including ethics clearance;
  • Develop a methodology and conduct an assessment of the national EMIS with a specific focus on disability data, using a variety of methods, including document reviews, routine data analyses and qualitative interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders;
  • Work with the Sightsavers Research team, Sierra Leone Country office, and MBSSE to adapt and test tools for collecting disability data in selected schools and in the community using the Washington Group Short Set of Questions, the UNICEF Child Functioning Module and the Washington Group Inclusive Education tool.
  • Use in-depth qualitative interviews, FGDs and participatory research methods to understand the experiences of using the tools and their applicability within the education system;
  • Lead on all aspects of the study, including planning, recruiting field teams, training, supervision, quality assurance and logistical support;
  • Ensure that the research process adheres strictly to the research protocol, ethics and agreed budget;
  • In collaboration with the Research team lead on the analysis of data and write up of findings;
  • Work with the Education and EMIS stakeholders on the recommendations for the integration of disability data collection tools within EMIS;
  • In collaboration with the Sierra Leone Country Office and advocacy team, set up processes and lead on the communication and dissemination of research findings to all relevant stakeholders;
  • Lead on and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conferences presenting study results;

 




Knowledge, skills and experience for Research Associate Inclusive Education data

Required:

  • Post-graduate degree at least at Masters level in a relevant discipline (for example: education, social sciences, political sciences, public health) or equivalent experience;
  • Excellent knowledge of different research paradigms and methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches;
  • Demonstrable experience of conducting and managing the planning, design, undertaking and supervision of research in the areas of health, education, and/or disability in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with children and vulnerable people;
  • Good knowledge of the education system in Sierra Leone, including its governance, structures and information systems;
  • Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders, including those in the education system;
  • Experience of education systems research and data systems
  • Knowledge of disability measurement tools, such as Washington group questions and Child Functioning Module;
  • Experience of collecting quantitative and qualitative data and fieldwork supervision;
  • Experience of data analysis and report writing, including the use of software packages such as Stata, Nvivo, ATLAS.ti, etc:
  • Experience of presenting at conferences and writing peer-reviewed publications;
  • Excellent English language communication skills;
  • Availability to travel nationally within Sierra Leone (Covid-19 restrictions allowing).

Desirable

  • Experience of working with MBSSE and OPD partners
  • Experience of disability or inclusive education systems research, or data systems

The Research Associate, Inclusive education data, is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description  for full details.




Closing date: 11pm Sunday 11 April 2021

Interviews are likely to take place early/mid-May 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

Job Vacancy at United Nations Volunteers (UNV) – M&E Specialist

UNDP
Sierra Leone
Freetown (SLE)
English
Immediate
12 months
30 March 2021

Minimum age: 25 years old.

Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.




Summary of key functions:

  1. Support the facilitation of programs planning, ensuring the coherence with CPD, and compliance with the corporate RBM policies as well as responsibility for supporting key corporate reporting such as IWP and ROAR.
  2. Support the establishment of monitoring and evaluation system and tools to track, monitor and evaluate programme and operations results in the CO in compliance with established corporate policies and procedures, using Balanced Scorecard, ERBM and the Programme dashboard (including closure).
  3. Training of Country Office Staff on RBM principles and policies

A). Support the facilitation of programme planning, ensuring the coherence with CPD, and compliance with the corporate RBM policies as well as responsibility for supporting corporate reporting such as IWP and ROAR, focusing on achieving the following results:

  • In collaboration with the Programme Management Support Unit-PMSU support the establishment of monitoring frameworks for each programme and project;
  • Support the preparation of corporate reports such as ROAR and IWP.
  • Work with the PMSU team to prepare CO’s annual monitoring and evaluation Plan, in close cooperation with programme and operations staff and focusing on programme/project evaluation and monitoring issues;





B). Support the establishment of monitoring and evaluation system and tools to track, monitor and evaluate programme and operations results in the CO in compliance with established corporate policies and procedures, using Balanced Scorecard, ERBM and the Programme dashboard (including closure). Undertake regular field visit jointly with programme staff to ensure adequate data collection.

  • Work with Programme teams for the Design and establishment of an annual monitoring and evaluation system in the CO to ensure efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation of UNDP projects and programmes in Sierra Leone, in compliance with establish corporate policies, guidelines, norms and standards for evaluation in UNDP to ensure organizational accountability;
  • Put systems in place for the facilitation of internal reporting and information sharing on programme and operational issues, e.g. level of progress, successes, implementation bottlenecks, lessons learnt.
  • Support field level monitoring of programmes and projects.

C). Training of Country Office Staff on RBM principles and policies

  • Design and organize training on RBM to all staff and relevant partners
  • Conduct research on the RBM practices within and outside of UNDP
 Master degree or equivalent

Minimum Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, or related field or equivalent experience.

 24 Months

Demonstrated experience at the national or international level in project cycle management including project design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects required.

Experience in research and policy-level analysis required.

Strong skills in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems required.

Excellent IT skills, good drafting ability with increased knowledge in UNDP’s operating systems




  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
 Monitoring and evaluation, Development programme management, Development programme/project administration
 No

Ethics and Values, Integrity, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing

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Application deadline: 30-03-2021

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Job Vacancy at Save the Children – Project Manager

THE ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER – KAILAHUN

The Manager will provide project oversight and management to the project team in Kailahun on planning, execution, monitoring, report writing and budget and award management in order to meet timelines and delivery of quality activities within the life of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE

  • Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in development studies, social sciences or public health with at least 5 years’ work experience or a postgraduate qualification with 3 years’ experience in program management





EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • 5 years’ Substantial experience of project management in either urban or rural locations.
  • Ability to provide leadership and support to project staff working at a rural project location.
  • Experience in the management of finance, logistics and administration: Broad based knowledge of field logistics including, remote communications, project administration, and control.
  • Very good understanding of budget and finance management.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report-writing and consistent communications with line manager and with people whom s/he manages
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically.
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Ability to network and advocate for children’s rights to local government authorities and communities
  • A working knowledge of the protection issues facing adolescents in host project communities
  • An appreciation of a consultative, team approach to decision making and the ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and use own initiative.
  • Experience of working in challenging, areas and willingness to work and live in a rural environment.
  • Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel and power point presentation.





Desirable

  • Experience in institutional strengthening of government and or local NGOs.
  • Knowledge and experience of Child Rights Programming approaches.
  • An understanding of child protection issues

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing Date: 30th March, 2021

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 apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 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

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Job Vacancy at United Nations Volunteers (UNV) – Climate Promise Facilitator

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

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:




  • Delivery, monitoring and reporting of Climate Promise activities (40 %)
  • Review and revise workplans and budgets and provide inputs to the preparation of results-based work plans;
  • Coordinate day-to-day implementation of climate promise activities
  • Support the preparation of project progress reports and related presentations, briefings, knowledge products and relevant documents, as required;
  • Support the quality assurance of the initiative through the substantive and financial monitoring of the Climate Promise activities, including through filed visits, to identify operational bottlenecks and develop recommendations for effective solutions;
  • Liaise with the Climate Promise country focal point on the implementation progress and advise of any deviations from the project plan;
  • Support the recruitment of consultants and the administration of contracts for specific Climate Promise activitie, through drafting TORs, finalizing advertisements, screening, long and short listing, interviews;
  • Maintain records of project files and other supporting documents;
  • Prepare project completion reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;

 

  • Stakeholder management, partnership coordination, and external relations (40 %)
  • Support the coordination and management of communications with donors, implementing partners, and other cooperation agencies that are engaged in NDC enhancement and implementation support.
  • 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;
  • Identify and synthesize of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the Climate Promise and 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.

 

  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
 Master degree or equivalent

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

 60 Months

a) 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 Sierra Leone 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.




 

b) Competencies and values:

  • Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
  • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
  • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
  • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
  • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
  • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
  • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.




  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
 Other civil society or community development experience, Climate change mitigation and mechanisms for technology transfer, Other energy, environment and climate change related experience
 No

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Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

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This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Sierra Leone and legal residents in Sierra Leone with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.”

Application deadline: 21-03-2021

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Job Vacancy at World Hope International – Education Programme Manager

World Hope International (WHI) is a Christian relief and development Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working in Sierra Leone with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice through Health, Education, Anti-trafficking in persons, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture and Livelihoods interventions. We seek applications from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill the following position.

Position:  Education Programme Manager

Department: Protection

Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone 




Job Purpose:

The Education Program Manager is responsible for coordinating, developing, and leading the educational programs to ensure goals and outcomes are met while building relationships with the community beneficiaries, Government, Wesleyan Church, and other partners.

Core Values:

These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of World Hope International:

  • Transformation: Individuals and communities are transformed into ones with dignity and wholeness through a spiritual, social, economic, and physical change.
  • Sustainability: Lasting impact is realized through locally sustainable programs.
  • Empowerment: Development occurs to the extent local communities, leaders, and individuals are empowered to affect change.
  • Collaboration: The means of development are demonstrated through partnering with the local community, like-minded organizations, and individuals.

Essential Functions: 

Education Program Development and Implementation

  • Plan, organize, and manage the educational approach and strategies for the early childhood development and primary and secondary school programs
  • Manage community development programs according to workplans and budgets
  • Conduct performance reviews of and recommend changes to educational initiatives
  • Coordinate activities and oversee program evaluations
  • Develop donor and internal quarterly and annual reports




Leadership and Management

  • Develop partnerships with relevant partners, including participation in technical working groups
  • Supervise the education program support staff
  • Work effectively with WHI Sierra Leone management team

Operations and Administration

  • Develop and manage the education program budget and workplan
  • Support employee training
  • Acquire needed technology and learning materials
  • Assist with writing grant applications or proposals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

Managing Resources

Identifies appropriate people, facilities, tools and materials, time constraints, vendors, etc. for accomplishing goals. Considers potential costs and benefits of resources prior to allocating them.




Knowledge Management

Works to enhance ability of clients/service groups to retain current, critical knowledge base by developing systems, fostering collaboration and facilitating feedback loops. Interprets and effectively communicates lessons learned to appropriate stakeholders.

Minimum Education / Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of work experience in the education field
  • Experience in program design and management
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Demonstrated success in effective management and supervision of staff
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in SharePoint a plus.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Standard office environment. Domestic travel required.

Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated CVs, current telephone number(s) and copies of certificates to:

The Support Services Manager

World Hope International Sierra Leone

Country Office: 49 Johnson Street Aberdeen, Freetown Sierra Leone

Or

Regional Office: 3 Sylvanus Street Makeni

Or

Send an email to:

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org




Closing Date: 24th March 2021

Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy at United Nations Volunteers (UNV) – Climate Promise Facilitator

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

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:

    • Delivery, monitoring and reporting of Climate Promise activities (40 %)
    • Review and revise workplans and budgets and provide inputs to the preparation of results-based work plans;




  • Coordinate day-to-day implementation of climate promise activities
  • Support the preparation of project progress reports and related presentations, briefings, knowledge products and relevant documents, as required;
  • Support the quality assurance of the initiative through the substantive and financial monitoring of the Climate Promise activities, including through filed visits, to identify operational bottlenecks and develop recommendations for effective solutions;
  • Liaise with the Climate Promise country focal point on the implementation progress and advise of any deviations from the project plan;
  • Support the recruitment of consultants and the administration of contracts for specific Climate Promise activitie, through drafting TORs, finalizing advertisements, screening, long and short listing, interviews;
  • Maintain records of project files and other supporting documents;
  • Prepare project completion reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;

 

  • Stakeholder management, partnership coordination, and external relations (40 %)
  • Support the coordination and management of communications with donors, implementing partners, and other cooperation agencies that are engaged in NDC enhancement and implementation support.
  • 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;
  • Identify and synthesize of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the Climate Promise and 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.




 

  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
 Master degree or equivalent

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

 60 Months

a) 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 Sierra Leone 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.

 

b) Competencies and values:

  • Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
  • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
  • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
  • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
    • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;




  • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
  • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

  • English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
 Other civil society or community development experience, Climate change mitigation and mechanisms for technology transfer, Other energy, environment and climate change related experience

How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at World Food Programme (WFP) – 3 Positions

The United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) IT Operations Assistant
2.) Finance Officer
3.) Business Support Assistant (Programme)

 

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world

achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.





ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). The Job holders report to a Head of the Unit, Chief or Information Technology Officer, or the designate. At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other staff.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) IT Operations Assistant

 

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver high quality technical support, system and data maintenance across a range of areas, in order to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.To deliver high quality technical support, system and data maintenance across a range of areas, in order to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimisation, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use.
  • Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available.
  • Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services.
  • Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
  • With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
  • Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology.
  • Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organised.
  • Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
  • Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
  • Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services.
  • Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.





4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
  • Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
  • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
  • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
  • Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
  • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
  • Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
  • Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
  • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
  • Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
  • Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
  • Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
  • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Governance, Strategy and Architecture

Demonstrates awareness of overall IT governance structure and system architecture development to support the process and assist in design of interaction between systems.

Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization

Has basic understanding of project management principles to provide basic estimates on timing, resource utilisation and costs to facilitate the project planning process.

Technical Expertise

Continuously updates one’s own knowledge about new technologies and product modifications; Is sought out for advice/expertise and recognized internally as an important technical reference.

Service Management

Understands and follows the established standards and protocols for service excellence within own domain to maintain quality of delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Client Management

Exhibits a detailed understanding of customers’ IT requests in order to effectively address and manage internal customers ‘needs. Identifies recurrent issues to propose long-term solutions.

Procurement and Contract Management

Assists in the technology selection process by collating information on vendors and/or products for evaluation against criteria.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Has experience resolving more complex technical issues.
  • Has worked with head of units in defining requirements for functional area.
  • Has experience with the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate clients’ service problems.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leonean nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 




2.) Finance Officer

 

JOB PURPOSE

To support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, analysing, reporting and providing core administrative support to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Support corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance and resource management expertise.
  • Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
  • Analyse and report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.
  • Monitor and analyse budgets for new and ongoing projects according to established corporate procedures and requirements.
  • Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
  • Where necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and timely services to WFP staff.
  • Where necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
  • Collate and analyse data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, in order to provide management with financial, accounting and budgetary information to enable them to make informed decisions.
  • Track and analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements to policies, systems and procedures in order to minimise financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.
  • Deliver financial controls and insight into WFP performance, undertaking periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
  • Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
  • Represent unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese. National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
  • Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
  • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
  • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.





People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
  • Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
  • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
  • Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
  • Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
  • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
  • Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
  • Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
  • Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
  • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Internal Controls & Compliance

Utilizes understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and programmes to confirm regulatory compliance and ensure data integrity.

Performance Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis

Manages budget, business planning, and forecasting discussions on a programme-wide level, integrating financial resource information from a portfolio of projects to analyze effectiveness and financial viability.

Resources Management (People, time, assets, etc.)

Monitors trends in staffing and resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders.

Financial Management and Accounting Principles

Monitors and advises senior leaders on the financial status of projects and programmes, tracking outcomes to ensure transparent and effective utilization of resources.

Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge

Demonstrates thorough understanding of WFP programme and financial policies, business processes and applies these in the implementation or support of WFP programme interventions.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Has experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
  • Has experience implementing accounting and internal control processes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leonean nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 




3.) Business Support Assistant (Programme)

 

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
  • Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
  • Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
  • Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff.
  • Maintain relationships with a range of individuals through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff.
  • Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.
  • Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes.
  • Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management.
  • Provide guidance to junior colleagues in performing their duties.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge of specialised common business practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals in order to provide a high quality support service.
  • Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention.
  • Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
  • Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality. Language: General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
  • Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
  • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
  • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.





People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
  • Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
  • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
  • Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
  • Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
  • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
  • Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
  • Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
  • Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
  • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leone nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

 




 

 

 


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Job Vacancy at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for Individual Consultant – Monitoring & Evaluation (EOF)

Job no: 538537

Position type: Consultancy

Location: Sierra Leone Division/Equivalent: UNITED HOSTED FUNDS

School/Unit: UNITED HOSTED FUNDS

Department/Office: Education Outcomes Fund

Categories: Consultancy

For every child, education…

The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge is one of the world’s largest-scale education outcomes funds. We hope you will join us on this exciting journey to make it a reality.

Delivering quality education is a top government priority and a global priority (SDG4), and to that end, the Government of Sierra Leone intends to use an outcomes fund approach to determine which interventions and financing approaches work best to improve learning outcomes in government schools.





The outcomes fund – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) – is being established as a partnership between the Government, donors, education providers, and philanthropies/social investors. The main objectives of the program are to:

  • Improve learning outcomes (literacy and numeracy) and achievement of minimum thresholds in a representative sample of public schools (rural areas focused), aligned with the Ministry agenda, during and outside COVID-19. The program has a specific focus on improving girls’ learning, reflected in the pricing of girls’ outcomes at a 20% premium to those of boys. Interventions with a strong gender-inclusive focus will be prioritised. It will facilitate the implementation of distance-learning interventions (if required) and set ambitious learning targets to offset the setbacks in learning from school closures.
  • Build sustainable capacity in schools to deliver equitable learning outcomes during and outside COVID-19, working across Primary 1 and Primary 6 and targeting interventions that will ensure improved learning for a large number of children beyond the life of the program.
  • Inform which interventions and financing approaches are most effective to improve learning outcomes in education during and outside COVID-19, why, and at what cost, building on the work already underway as part of the EIC.
  • Develop a feasible set of solutions for scale: transition promising innovations to scale and provide government, funders, and providers with a model for replicating and scaling cost-effective interventions.
  • Build provider capacity so that a stronger, more outcomes focused pool of non-state providers available to support education delivery.
  • Increase outcomes-orientation in policy making and outcomes-based financing incorporated in future GoSL programming and international education financing.
  • Improve coordination of Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, education government agencies (procurement, assessment, inspection), and donors towards the achievement of equitable education outcomes.





SLEIC providers will be paid primarily based on results, rather than inputs, with maximum flexibility to respond to the needs of children Providers will focus their interventions on girls’ unique challenges and will be paid 20% extra for girls’ learning. The innovations will respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with distance learning and a focus on protecting girls. They consider the role of teachers and are fit for education delivery both during and outside emergency circumstances.

How can you make a difference?

We are looking for a high-performing M&E Consultant to work closely with the Ministry and the evaluation firm and advance the development of the test and the evaluation design for SLEIC. Subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding, the candidate will become an integral part of the program unit embedded into MBSSE.

The M&E Consultant will initially report to EOF Director and the work produced will be functionally supervised by the program team.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT (TASKS, SMART DELIVERABLES, DEADLINES):

Tasks

End Products/ Deliverables

Duration/ Deadline

Oversee assessment design and piloting:

  • Work closely with MBSSE and a selected evaluation firm to steward the development and piloting of a suitable literacy and numeracy assessment covering P1-P6, and a separate (short) module covering psycho-social skills and civic engagement, ensuring close coordination with other cross-primary assessment efforts in Sierra Leone
  • Support the evaluator to work closely with government in setting minimum competency thresholds.
  • Mapping of stakeholders that need to be included in the development of a cross-primary assessment
  • Brief strategy for engaging stakeholders
  • Summary of key items which need to be included in the final assessment
  • Participation in workshops, presentations, meetings with key stakeholders in assessment reform

April 2021





Oversee evaluation design

  • Work closely with the evaluator to:
  • Review EOF’s evaluation design details, provide feedback, and incorporate changes agreed with EOF;
  • Review and finalise sample size calculations for the delivery of component
  • Estimate overall budget required for the delivery of all three evaluation components.
  • Develop the following evaluation protocols:
  • Protocols for verifying enrolment;
  • Protocols for tracking children across grades;
  • Protocols for dealing with student attrition across grades;
  • Assessment protocols (in particular for ensuring the anonymity of the tracked sample);
  • Sampling protocols.
  • Work closely with the evaluator to finalise randomisation strategy and allocate schools to providers
  • Develop protocols for pairwise stratified evaluation for the RCT using available census data;
  • Allocate schools to providers selected by the SLEIC team as part of the procurement process.
  • Comments and feedback on the final evaluation design
  • Final sample size calculations
  • Budget estimates for final evaluation
  • Final evaluation protocols
  • Final randomization strategy and school allocation
  • Participation in workshops, presentations, meetings with key technical experts

June 2021

Support program implementation:

  • Liaise with Government and partners and co-outcome funders as part of the governance structure and ensure the secretariat function of relevant meetings.
  • Meeting minutes, participation in workshops, presentations, meetings with key government stakeholders

Ongoing

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    • A minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, political science, finance, education or a related field.
    • A Bachelor’s degree may be considered with two (2) additional years of experience.
    • 5-8 years of professional experience
    • Experience in assessment, monitoring and evaluation and engaging with governments on assessment reform is required
    • Experience in education is required; working in Sierra Leone is required
    • Experience in innovative financing, in particular with Results-Based Financing instruments or incentive structures is preferred
    • Fluency in English is required, other recognized languages, in particular Krio, is strongly preferred;

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.





The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  • Build and maintain partnerships: Able to build a network of external stakeholders and alliances with government counterparts, civil society, the media and the private sector, in order to promote and advance the work of the organization. Possess excellent communication skills and are able to engage existing and potential partners including Government, donors, investors and providers and build trust-based relationships in support of EOF’s vision.
  • Process management: Able to manage complex processes including multiple projects and workstreams in constantly changing environments. Manage workplans and ensure their timely execution through an adequate distribution of tasks.
  • Quality control: Able to ensure the quality of the documents produced by yourself or more junior members of the team, as well as external consultants, demonstrating excellent attention to details.
  • Drive to achieve results for impact: Commit to action and assume responsibility and ownership for your own performance and the associated outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with others: Establish and maintain mutually supportive working relationships, demonstrating sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds, respecting differences and ensuring that all can contribute and succeed. Enjoy team work and remain mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside your immediate area of responsibility.
  • Manage ambiguity and complexity. Demonstrate resilience and composure, get things done despite challenges and maintain performance levels in pressured, adverse and uncertain environments.
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness: Self-aware of your own strengths, limitations, working style and deeply held convictions and biases. Display ethical awareness through behaviours that are consistent and compliant with the standards of conduct for international civil servants, UNICEF’s values and relevant UNICEF policies and procedures.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a passion for education, global development and innovative finance.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Tools.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

Remarks:





PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Monthly payments: Lump sum payment will be made monthly, inclusive of all professional fees, daily allowances, living allowances, and other administrative costs.

International travel to deliver project objectives is expected once the Covid-19 travel restrictions have been lifted.

Should ‘mission travel’ be required, UNICEF will manage and pay for travel via Travel Authorization. However, this will be subject to the following prerequisites: Medical Clearance, Security Clearance through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system, the Basic and Advanced Security in the Field Trainings, Travel Visa, and liability waiver. Trip prerequisites will be met at the expense of the consultant.

Travel cost shall be calculated based on economy class travel, regardless of the length of travel. Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates, as promulgated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC at http://icsc.un.org). The consultant must travel on UNICEF approved airlines.

Applicants are invited to include a cover letter of interest, CV, and proposed fees (monthly in British Sterling), to undertake the above TOR. Applications submitted without a proposed fee, will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

EOF is hosted by UNICEF. The Fund is administered under UNICEF’s financial, human resources and administrative rules and regulations, while operations are run by the Fund’s own independent governance structure that provides strategic guidance and oversight to its investments. EOF’s day-to-day activities are carried out by a Secretariat under the direction of the Education Outcomes Fund, Director.

If selected for this consultancy, the resulting appointment will be limited to EOF, a UNICEF Hosted Fund.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered ‘staff members’ under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Advertised: Mar 08 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Mar 29 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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

 

 

Job Vacancy at Trócaire – Programme Support Officer

Description

Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; and those in power act for the common good. In Sierra Leone, Trócaire supports long-term development work on women’s empowerment, sexual and gender-based violence, livelihoods, and resource rights, as well as humanitarian response during emergencies. Trócaire works with over 20 local partners. Core to Trócaire’s partnership approach in Sierra Leone is civil society strengthening and organisational development.

The Programme Support Officer will play a vital role in supporting the effective delivery and administration of Trócaire’s programmes on a day-to-day basis. Based in Freetown, the nationally-contracted PSO will engage in regular travel to the districts.





Reporting to:

Programme Manager

Duration of contract and location:

This is a fixed contract for 1 year and is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a 6-month probation period, and the possibility of renewal. Contracting is contingent on the availability of funding.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Programme and MEAL Support (50%)

  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of the day-to-day administrative and programme support requirements of the Programme Manager and Team, as well as the Country Management Team.
  • Support Programme Officers in the administration of all project related documentation.
  • Support with the review of and follow-up on partner proposals and reports (narrative and budget).
  • Support setting up projects on Salesforce and preparation of grant agreements and grant transfer documentation.
  • Support the development of Service Level Agreement annexes for each project.
  • Support the Programme and Business Development Teams on funding applications, including beneficiary and stakeholder consultations.
  • Support the MEAL Officer and partners to have effective results-based M&E systems in place to gather, manage, and analyse quality gender-sensitive data.
  • Compile internal reports for specific projects, in collaboration with programmes staff.
  • Support research and review processes, as well as documentation and incorporation of lessons learned.
  • Assist and accompany Programme Officers, MEAL Officer and others (as required) on monitoring visits, and lead such visits when necessary.
  • Support MEAL officer in data collection processes and analysis for baselines, monitoring and evaluation of projects
  • Support the Organisational Development Officer to roll out capacity assessments for each partner.





2. Programme Administration (30%)

  • Support the Programme Team in coordinating administrative tasks, such as organising conferences, trainings, meetings, field visits, logistical support, and internally and externally organised workshops.
  • Collaborate with Programme Officers and Programme Accountants on grant transfers, ensuring the efficient and effective transfer of funds to partners.
  • Support programme staff with workshop budget development and collating receipts, vouchers, and other supporting documentation following field visits and workshops.
  • Update programme/project cycle and financial tracking documents in conjunction with the Programme Accountants.
  • Support procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with Trócaire policy.
  • Maintain appropriate hard copy and electronic files in adherence with Trócaire procedures, keeping all the records and supporting documents concerning partners’ project proposals and contracts and ensuring final versions of all documents are saved to the office network and Salesforce/Box.

3. Communications and Coordination (20%)

  • Contribute to the collection and collation of case studies of Trócaire’s programmatic work. Ensure compliance with GDPR and consent with regards to obtaining personal data.
  • Support partners to develop case studies and human interested stories
  • Support partners to enhance their presence on social media, particularly facebook and twitter
  • Ensure that information is gathered from partners and programmes for organisational communication purposes.
  • Produce (in collaboration with the Country Director and other Programme staff) leaflets, briefings, and brochures for existing and potential donors, setting out the nature and impact of our work.
  • Under the PM’s guidance, participate in relevant thematic working groups, networks, and learning fora

4. Other (5%)

  • Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager or Country Management Team that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

Requirements





Essential:(E) QualificationA Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Administration, Social Work, Agriculture or a related field.

(E) Experience

  • At least two years relevant work experience in I/NGOs or development organisations or implementation of development programmes.
  • At least two years experience in project administration and finance.
  • Knowledge and experience in one of Trocaire’s programmatic areas; women’s economic empowerment, women’s social and political empowerment, SGBV prevention and response, humanitarian response.
  • Experience in report writing and development of case studies

(E) Skills

  • Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
  • Organisational skills and detail-oriented.
  • Spoken fluency and written proficiency in English. Local languages are a plus.
  • Excellent report writing and development of case studies
  • Data collection and analysis skills.
  • Experience in using online data management systems, such as Saleforce, Agresso, box, google docs.

(E) Qualities

  • Ability to work on one’s own initiative and operate as part of a team.
  • Be flexible to changing requirements that the role may require.
  • Solution-oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • A high level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.
  • Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and partnership approach.
  • Sympathetic understanding of the Catholic Church’s role in relief and development.
  • Demonstrates an active commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

(E) Other

  • The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary.
  • Able to work irregular hours and travel outside of Freetown on a regular basis.

 

Benefits

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. Salary will be provided in accordance with Trócaire’s national salary scale.





Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Deadline for applications is on Friday 26th March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

Job Vacancy at UNICEF – Senior Executive Associate

Job no: 538650

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: G-6

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.





For every child, resilience.

Please visit UNICEF Sierra Leone website here: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for procedural communications, operations and administrative support services, as well as specialized administrative functions, to enhance the smooth running of the Representative’s day-to day activities. He/she represents the Representative in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

A. Communications Support:

  • On behalf of the Representative, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls.
  • Provide routine information pertaining to the work of the office.
  • Draft responses to written inquiries on routine questions.
  • Follow up on established deadlines and ensuring timely submissions by staff of reports, correspondence and other documents.

B. Administrative Support:

  • Maintain the supervisor’s calendar and arrange meetings.
  • Organize official travel on behalf of the Representative.
  • Prepare briefing materials for official trips or meetings.
  • Prepare documentation for the supervisor’s signature reviewing for style, factual and grammatical accuracy.





C. Operations Support:

  • Support capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts.
  • Maintain and update a system which monitors the absence of staff.
  • Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment, and updating the inventory of items.

D. Budget Monitoring Support:

  • Provide support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
  • Monitor budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
  • Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.
  • Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

E. Procurement Support:

  • Guide managers in the process of PCA/SSAs in line with UNICEF policies and guidance.
  • Facilitate the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TOR’s in VISION, and making necessary logistical arrangements.
  • Maintain up-to-date vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
  • A minimum of six years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
  • Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
  • Demonstrable organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
  • High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.





For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core competencies

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
  • Works Collaboratively with others (1)
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
  • Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
  • Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies

  • Analyzing (2)
  • Applying Technical Expertise (2)
  • Planning and Organizing (2)
  • Following Instruction and Procedures (2)




UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: Mar 08 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Mar 21 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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