🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Villages – 5 Positions

SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Children’s Village Manager (x2)
2.) Maintenance Assistants (x2)
3.) Social Worker

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Children’s Village Manager (x2)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CHILDREN’S VILLAGE (CV) MANAGER (2 POSITIONS)

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree or Master in psychology, or sociology, and or pedagogy, and or project management, and or community development, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.
Minimum 5 years professional experience in project / program management.
Have skills in human resources management and planning and monitoring and evaluation skills.
Have a great writing and reporting capacity and a mastery of the IT tool.
Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.
Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st July 2023

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

and/or availability of funding

Number of positions: Two (One in each location)

LOCATION: Freetown

Makeni

Female candidates are strongly encouraged 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 and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator in Freetown ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 7th June, 2023

Only shortlisted 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.

2.) Maintenance Assistants (x2)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTS (2 POSITIONS)

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting Maintenance Assistants to perform routine building and equipment maintenance duties, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems maintenance within Freetown or Bo Village locations. Overseeing the work of contracted vendors as required.

She/he must maintain a comprehensive record of all major & minor maintenances & repairs carried out at any given time.

The Maintenance Assistant must keep a proper stock record of all tools and materials issued to him/her and use them efficiently.

Inspecting control panels and electrical wiring to detect any issues that require immediate attention.

Promptly responding to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.

Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.

Ensuring that all maintenance equipment is in good working order.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

BECE Certificate
2+ years of experience
Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is a plus
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents
Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors
May be required to work outside of normal work hours
Must be an honest, hardworking, punctual & reliable person.
He must have knowledge on Child Protection and Child’s Right Issues

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st July 2023

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

and/or availability of funding.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2 (one in each location)

LOCATION: Freetown and Bo

WE OFFER:

Attractive salary and package.
A supportive team and compelling working environment.
Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, should be deliver in hard copy to the Administrative Secretaries, at our offices in the locations below:

Freetown Office – Hermann Gmeiner Avenue, Beach Road, Lumley.

Makeni Office – Torwama Highway Bo.

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is on Wednesday 7th June, 2023

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, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

3.) Social Worker

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

SOCIAL WORKER

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Social Worker to supervise and monitor all welfare issues with our participants (Children and Youth) in the Village, to promote and strengthen good social relationship in the village. Reporting directly to the Children’s Village Manager, the Social Worker will work closely with the biological families of our participants (Children and Youth), SOS Mothers and 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 Children’s Village Manager, 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 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.

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
Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st July 2023.

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

and/or availability of funding.

LOCATION: Children’s Village in Makeni.

WE OFFER:

Attractive salary and package.
A supportive team and compelling working environment.
Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

This position is for Female candidates only

Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 7th June, 2023.

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, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) – Gender, Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Specialist

🚩 Vacancy Announcement N°: 704621

📢 Job Title: Gender, Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Specialist – Sierra Leone

✨ Grade: SSA 10 – National Consultant – When Actually Employed (WAE)

📧 Duration: 44 working days over 6 months

✅ Unit / Division: African Risk Capacity

📍 Duty Station: Sierra Leone

⏰ Closing date: 05 June 2023

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operates in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP), and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

The WFP Regional Bureau for West & Africa covers a region that extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 20 countries. The West Africa Regional Bureau (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.

COUNTRY CONTEXT/ ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The West and Central Africa region is facing multiple crisis with a number of hotspots where the deterioration is already causing significant humanitarian impact, and others where violence and fragility threatens to cause further displacements, human and livelihood losses, and instability. This is against a well-known backdrop of chronic vulnerabilities, recurring shocks, state fragility and poverty, in particular in the central band of the region.

The Regional Bureau Dakar (RBD) provides support, guidance, and oversight to the 20 offices in Western and Central Africa.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

General background

Climate-induced hazards such as floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes are seemingly gender-neutral; however, the gendered impact of such hazards is more far-reaching. Natural disasters affect men, women, boys, and girls differently, even when they belong to the same household. This means that men, women, boys, and girls experience differential impacts of disasters and consequently have different needs. This situation has posed challenges to disaster management practitioners since information on the affected populations is often limited to consolidated numbers which seldom exceed the number of households. A better understanding of the drivers behind the differentiated impact of disasters between men, women, boys, and girls will help inform policy development and improvement and tailor interventions for strengthening resilience.

Climate change, economic uncertainties, new epidemics, and food shortages are coming together in a way that evokes considerable concern. In addition, there are gender-based vulnerabilities to disasters which do not emanate from a single factor but reflect historical and culturally specific patterns of social institutions, culture, and personal lives. Gender equality is pivotal in building resilience and adaptation pathways in disaster risk management.

Trends across the Global South show that disaster management and response, including management of disease outbreaks, is traditionally viewed as ‘men’s business’ – planned by men for men (World Bank 2011). As a result, women’s needs are often not understood or addressed. Africa’s inability to adequately respond to disease outbreaks is compounded by the continent’s existing gender inequalities, usually defined by roles and responsibilities assigned to men and women. These manifest as: discriminatory traditional and social norms, and power relations; disproportionate access to and control over resources, services, and technology; limited women’s decision-making and leadership; and unequal literacy and education levels. These inequalities amplify the impact of disease outbreaks on girls and women, and deepen existing vulnerabilities, affecting the provision of other healthcare services such as immunising children and women.

According to the WHO, Africa faces on average about one hundred infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies every year. Still, the continent’s ability to rapidly respond to these outbreaks and epidemics is a significant challenge for many African countries. The problem is that while investments have been made in national preparedness, the set-up of Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and response planning, there is often no dedicated funding for countries for early response to outbreaks when they occur. As evident in the ECOWAS region, emerging infectious diseases increasingly threaten health, security, and development. Slow, unpredictable funding amplifies both the risk and impact of outbreaks. Moreover, countries with early warning and response systems for reporting and responding to outbreaks and epidemics rarely adequately consider gender differences in their interventions. Gender disparities, including access to resources and decision-making power, continue exacerbating the disease burden on women.

Sierra Leone context

Sierra Leone is a small but densely populated country in West Africa, ranked 182 out of 189 countries in the UNDP 2020 Human Development Index. It is a country not immune to disasters, having been historically prone to both natural hazards such as floods, landslides, tropical storms, and droughts as well as infectious disease outbreaks such as Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), Meningitis and Dengue Fever. These disasters have caused severe economic damage and loss of lives with disproportionate effects on the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children. During the 2014-2016 West Africa EVD Outbreak which ravaged Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, it was reported that 55-60% of mortalities across all countries were women. Natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks exacerbate women’s existing socio-economic vulnerabilities such as a lack of education opportunities, lack of income generation or diversification for farming households, as well as food insecurity.

In June 2020 the Parliament of Sierra Leone passed the National Disaster Management creating the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) with the aim of strengthening government response capacities as well as the capacity of communities to respond to emergencies. The Act further established an institutional architecture to manage disasters and emergencies from the national to the chiefdom level. Beyond the establishment of the Agency, the Act establishes a multisectoral body called the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, chaired by the Vice President and comprising of 33 representatives from ministries, departments, agencies, and civil society. It is this Platform that has the primary responsibility for the coordination and management of national disasters (

The responsibility to prepare, prevent and manage infectious disease outbreaks sits with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) in particular the Public Health National Emergency Operations Center (PHNEOC). The PHNEOC was established in January 2016 as a response to the 2014-2016 Ebola Outbreak. The PHNEOC was mandated to lead all public health emergencies as well as coordination in conjunction with the Office of National Security. These offices share information among the local, district, and national public health levels.

The Role of the African Risk Capacity

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group is comprised of ARC Agency, a Specialized Agency of the African Union founded in 2012; and the African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd), a hybrid mutual insurer and the commercial affiliate of the Group founded in 2014.

ARC Agency was established to support African governments in improving their capacities to better plan, prepare, and respond to natural disasters triggered by extreme weather events, outbreaks and epidemics. On the other hand, ARC Ltd offers complementary risk pooling and risk transfer services. Together, the two provide Member States with capacity building and contingency planning services, access to state-of-the-art early warning systems, and risk pooling and transfer facilities towards building resilience against natural disasters such as droughts and tropical cyclones. In the process, the Group strives to apply gender equality principles and achieve inclusivity in the programme to ensure that no one is left behind.

In December 2022, the ARC Group launched its outbreaks and epidemics risk insurance product. This innovative risk financing instrument, requested in 2015 by African Ministers of Finance in the wake of the West African Ebola Outbreaks in 2013-2016, aims at equipping countries with rapid and predictable funding to contain high-impact infectious diseases outbreaks such as Ebola, Marburg, and meningitis, and complement the efforts of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to safeguard the health security across Africa.

ARC, through established partnerships with ECOWAS, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), and Institut Pasteur de Dakar, is supporting a capacity-building work to implement disaster risk management and financing practices, and build the capacities for surveillance, disease prevention, response and resilience to epidemics and other health emergencies in ECOWAS member states.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the ARC O&E and Gender Units and the support of the Country Engagement Managers, we are seeking to recruit one Gender, Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Specialist for Sierra Leone to:

Conduct an in-depth gender analysis of the health sector from the Outbreak and Epidemics (O&E) perspective. The analysis aims to identify gaps & challenges and propose recommendations for gender integration in O&E towards gender transformation of the sector. The Consultant is to carry out an in-depth gender analysis to better understand where women, men and boys and girls are situated in O&E and Disaster Risk Management and Financing. Highlighting the barriers for women’s empowerment and participation in contributing to O&E and DRM and the opportunities for policy articulation to strengthen the integration of gender equality into O&E and DRM planning and implementation processes, by advancing recommendations to gender transformative approaches capable of ensuring gender equality for vulnerable men and women.
Carry out an in-depth gender analysis on Disaster Risk Management & Financing (DRM&F) to identify gaps & challenges and propose recommendations in policies, strategies, and activities to ensure a gender-responsive and transformational DRM sector.

CONSULTANCY DETAILS

In line with the objectives above, the critical elements of the assignment are:

Conduct an in-depth gender analysis of gender sensitivity and inclusivity from the perspective of i. Outbreak and Epidemics (O&E) and ii. the Disaster Management Sector– preferably using the gender audit methodology – and develop Gender Analysis Report(s)[1] incorporating a Plan(s) of Action.”
Develop a Policy Brief for advocacy and resource mobilisation, based on the gender analysis findings.
Using the Policy brief as a base, facilitating policy dialogue and donors’ round table to mobilise funds for gender transformative DRM and O&E financing.
Adapt the ARC Gender & DRM training modules to the country context and include a module on Gender and O&E
Conduct a Training of Trainers workshop for members of TWG and other ARC partners with the use of the developed training manual.
Facilitate the establishment of a ToT national network and the setting up the Gender, Advocacy and Communications sub-working group of the TWG.
Conduct the Training of Trainers of public officers and health practitioners in charge of national epidemics preparedness and response.

TASKS, DURATION OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES:

TASKS	44 LOE (Nr. Days)	DELIVERABLES
Inception Report	2	Inception report submitted
Conduct gender analysis in DRM and O&E	17	– Gender analysis report and plan of action for O&E – Gender analysis report and plan of action for Gender & DRM/F
Validation workshop	2	Report of validation workshop
Development of Training manual on gender and DRM and O&E	10	Training manual approved
Develop policy briefs	3	– Policy brief on Gender & O&E – Policy brief on Gender and DRM/F
Conduct policy dialogue/donors’ roundtable	2	– Gender Transformative Fund mechanism established – Report of Policy dialogue
Conduct training for TWG and partners and facilitate the establishment of ToT networks	4	– Report of training workshop – ToT network on Gender and O&E – ToT network on Gender and DRM
Training on gender and O&E for public workers	4	Report of training workshop

DUTY STATION, TRAVEL, AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT:

Duty station: Sierra Leonne / home based
The Consultant will be given access to relevant information necessary for the execution of the tasks under this assignment.
The Consultant will be responsible for providing their own working station (i.e., laptop, internet, phone, scanner/printer, etc.) and must have access to a reliable internet connection.
The Consultant is expected to be available for consultations and be in reliable email contact for a set number of hours that align with Government/ARC business hours.
The Consultant will carry out their tasks under the direct supervision of the Head of the Gender Department and the Lead Advisor O&E, and the overall guidance of the Country Engagement Manager in charge of the engagement with the government of Sierra Leonne.

Education:

You have

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree equivalent, BAC+4/5) recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php in one or more of the following disciplines: public health, gender, DRM, climate change, environment, sustainable development, etc. Or First University degree (Bachelor’s degree equivalent, Licence/BAC +3) recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree

Experience:

You have:

At least ten (10) years of progressively advanced and relevant professional experience at the international and national levels (additional years’ experience for a bachelor’s degree) in public health, mainstreaming gender in development projects and policies, especially in the development of manual(s) and training materials for gender mainstreaming on at least one other related theme, including DRM, public health and sustainable development.

Languages:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to write clear and concise briefing papers and external communication, strategic operational documents, etc.
Proficiency in a second UN language (French, Arabic, Portuguese, etc.) would be considered as a competitive advantage.

You have developed the following Experiences, Knowledge & Skills:

Substantive experience conducting research and analysis in public health, gender equality and at least one related theme, including Disaster Risk Management, climate change mitigation and adaptation environment and sustainable development.
Strong understanding of the links between DRM, O&E and gender issues.
Experience or strong familiarity with the work of WFP and other multilateral, bilateral and civil society development partners.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communications skills.

Deadline for application: 05 June 2023

WFP Value Proposition

Meaningful and impactful careers – Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training – We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment – We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY

All employment decisions are made based on organisational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Join Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

Special recommendation:

Before you apply, please confirm that both (i) your on-line profile and CV are accurate and up to date, (ii) your CV should include your employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ World Health Organization (WHO) – SRHR Officer

Closing date: Wednesday, 31 May 2023

SRHR OFFICER

( 2304585 )

Grade : No grade

Contractual Arrangement : Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 6 Months

Job Posting: May 17, 2023, 1:36:38 PM

Title: SRHR OFFICER

Grade: NOB

Contract type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Duration of contract: 6 months

Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Purpose

Support the development and implementation of national policies, strategies, plans and programmes on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SHRH); importantly, during the period, these include support with the implementation of SRHR guidelines.

Objectives

Assist in the harmonization of national efforts for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights through planning, collaboration, coordination and implementation of WHO’s technical and operational support to Sexual and Reproductive Health at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, taking into account the constraints and opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic/health emergencies/humanitarian situation.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, direction by the HSS Lead, and the Technical Officer – Sexual and Reproductive Health, to undertake the following:

Coordination,
Strengthen coordination platform for SRHR at national
Establish and strengthen coordination platform for SRHR in every district
Support the dissemination of SRHR guidelines and policy documents to stakeholders
Support capacity building on SRHR
Support capacity-building training workshop for District Health Management Teams (DHMT) on SRHR (Self-care, PAC, PAC, FP, MPDSR etc.)
Support the Piloting of self-care intervention for Family Planning in Western Area Urban and Rural (SAYANA PRESS)
Support districts to conduct integrated supportive supervision of SRHR facilities (COVID-19 measures adherence, EHS and SRHR)
Support the Pilot alert system to monitor stock out and facilitate last-mile distribution of SRHR commodities in three districts
Support the expansion of SRHR services to facilities
Establish skills lab for SRHR in each district hospital
Support the development, printing and distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material
SRHR Advocacy and Policy Dialogue
Develop policy brief in consultation with partners and stakeholders
Support popularization of a self-care intervention to relevant stakeholders
Support Quarterly Performance Review Meeting
Support the annual SRHR summit
Monitoring, evaluation and Research (including Health Information System for SRHR).
Participate in development and formulation of appropriate national and district level indicators for tracking progress in the implementation of planned activities.
Work with MoHS and other stakeholders to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of SRHR activities;
Ensure monitoring & evaluation of project activities, including compiling and analyzing documents and preparing regular reports of results achieved against plans.
Support the documentation of best practices on SRHR
Support Alert system on stock monitoring and mitigation of stock rupture for SRHR commodities

Methodology

The Consultant will work under the day-to-day guidance of the Programme Manager of Reproductive Health and Family Planning Programme of the MoHS and closely coordinate with the BPEHS Coordinator and Technical Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health at WHO.
The main instrument of delivery will be the WHO biennial work plan
S/he will be in regular contact with the various SRHR TWG and other stakeholders and work towards regular meetings to execute, monitor and report back on the WHO workplan.
S/he will coordinate periodically with the Technical Officer for SRH at WHO to facilitate joint monitoring of the work plans.

Deliverables

Weekly Update
Monthly progress reports
Quarterly progress reports
Annual progress report
End of mission report

Technical Supervision

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Sierra Leone Country Office and direct supervision of the WHO Country Office, the Basic Package of Essential Services Coordinator and Reproductive Health Team Lead, and in close collaboration with the Technical Officer SRHR, the incumbent will work with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Required qualifications

Education

Essential:

First University Degree in Public Health or a related field such as Community Health, Social Sciences

Desirable:

A clinical background. Formal training and/or experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Experience

Essential:

At least 5 years experience developing/designing and implementing public health programmes at national and/or decentralized levels

Desirable:

Previous experience working on SRHR interventions
Experience working with the MoHS at national or decentralized levels, WHO or other UN entities, Health NGOs or CSOs

Skills

Essential:

Excellent facilitation skills with counterparts and partners
Training and capacity building of stakeholders
Report writing skills

Desirable:

Strategic planning
Monitoring and evaluating public health programmes

Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment

OtherSkills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Languges

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ ChildFund Sierra Leone – Social Worker

Vacancy Name

Social Worker

Employment Type

Full Time (Fixed Term)

Childfund Work Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Childfund Division

Global Operations

ChildFund Department

Grants and Project Management

Job Details

CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                                                    Social Worker
Dept:                                                   Programs
Location:                                            Kono
Reporting Relationship:                    Program Coordinator

PURPOSE:
ChildFund Sierra Leone is implementing a school and community health project funded by Proctor and Gamble (P&G) in Bo, Bombali, Kailahun, Koinadugu, Tonkolili, Moyamba and Kono districts. The overall goal of this project is to improve the health situation of rural communities in the above districts by reducing the incidences of waterborne diseases through the increased use of safe drinking water in 8,400 households, especially among children, and therefore improve the quality of life.
ChildFund is recruiting a Social Worker that will provide effective and efficient leadership in the field during the implementation of the project. It is a donor requirement. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the P&G Project at the field level with leadership, monitoring and reporting roles.

ABOUT US
ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Support project implementation

· Supervise the distribution of Water Purification Sachets to households in program areas.

· Coordinate storage facility and security of sanitation materials in the project communities

· Supervised the construction and installation of large-scale Bio-Sand filters

· Facilitate water testing process by the Ministry of Water Resources

· Facilitate the establishment of Community Income Generation Activities (IGAs):

· Coordinate the setting up and training of the Water Management Committee and Technicians

· Conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) of Hygiene and Health Promoters, Community Volunteers, Community Health Workers & Social Workers

· Organize youth drama and theatre groups in schools and communities for awareness raising on hygiene and sanitation

· Facilitate school quiz competitions as means of raising awareness on hygiene and sanitation among school pupils

· Lead and coordinate public awareness-raising campaigns (Radio discussion program)

· Support community volunteers to conduct household-level training

· Lead community awareness campaigns to promote Bio Sand filtration technology, water purification sachets and clean water for healthy living and good hygiene practices.

· Any other related responsibilities as assigned.

Builds partnerships in the district and communities

· Represents ChildFund in Health and WASH-related meetings, workshops/training at the district level and Chiefdom level.

· Acts as liaison between ChildFund and other stakeholders, and between beneficiaries and communities at the district level.

· Assists in all other health-related activities including attending health meetings as may be required.

· Ensures project plans, updates on progress and challenges are communicated to partners in a timely manner

· Works closely with the District Councils, Ministry of Health Officials (DHMTs), Ministry of Water Resources, and Ministry of Education Officials at the district and Community level in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.

· Any other duty assigned

Competencies:

· Must be computer literate with reasonable proficiency in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams)

· Good written and oral communication skills

· Proficiency in project planning, implementation and Reporting (essential)

· Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues

· Ability to coordinate several tasks within a given timeframe

· Ability to operate and maintain cool relationships during stressful moments without prejudice quality results

· Ability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains and possession of a valid rider’s license

· Experience working at the community level

· Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills

· Very good report-writing skills

· Ability to solve problems, particularly in challenging situations

· Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Development studies, or a related field.

· Minimum of three (3) years of related experience.

Our Child Safeguarding Commitment and Responsibility:

ChildFund is committed to safeguarding the interest, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

closing date on the 23^rd May, 2023.

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GOAL Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) District Clinical Supervisor
2.) Community Health Facilitator
3.) Invitation to Tender

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) District Clinical Supervisor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE	District Clinical Supervisor (1)
JOB LOCATION	Bombali
RESPONSIBLE TO	Health programme Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR	N/A
START DATE	ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH	8 months

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1998, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union and USAID through John Snow, Inc.

Scope Of Work

GOAL, in collaboration with Kenema//Kambia DHMT piloted decentralized clinical mentorship using the current MOHS structure, using chiefdom supervisors and midwives to provide mentorship in CHPs and MCHPs. This is contributing to the programme Government of Sierra Leone’s effort (GoSL) to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health services. There is also a focus on improving the quality of data especially at the PHU level.

GOAL is recruiting for one District Clinical Supervisor (DCS) for the Irish Aid Clinical mentorship pilot in Kenema. The DCS will be responsible for ensuring that core components of the clinical mentorship by chiefdom supervisors and midwives are followed, document any adaptation to the original concept and act as the main focal point at the district level.

This position is needed urgently so applications will be processed as they are received.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

With support from the HPM, work with the DHMT to support the clinical mentorship pilot providing direct mentorship and on-the-job training to the chiefdom supervisors and midwives in 2 chiefdoms of Bombali District.
Provide direct support in collecting, collating and of all monitoring data related to the clinical mentorship pilot.
Provide support to troubleshoot mentees on the mentorship topics.
Link with the community facilitators to provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with the DHMT.
Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the health programme manager.
Carry out regular spot checks to PHUs to see how the mentors are delivering the mentorship package.
Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from targeted facilities.
Support and contribute to the regular on going monitoring of the clinical mentorship and documentation to prove the concept of the clinical mentorship.
Ensure that regular updates on the progress of the mentorship pilot is shared with the DHMT and senior GOAL team.
Ensure that senior members of the DHMT and especially those chosen to lead on this are aware of what is going on with regards the mentorship
Document learning and share with senior GOAL health team colleagues.
Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the HPM.

DURATION

May to December 2023, with possibility of extension based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS

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

CHOs/Midwifes
At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others.
Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems.
Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

GOAL and GOAL workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in GOAL code of conduct. The staff must also adhere to the following GOAL Policies: Child Protection Anti- fraud, Anti- bribery, Conflict of interest, Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and whistle blowing policies.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th May, 2023, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

2.) Community Health Facilitator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	Community Health Facilitator (3)
Reports To:	Community Health Supervisor
Responsible For:	Community Structures
Job Location:	Bombali
Start Date:	May, 2023
Contract Length:	8 months

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based program approaches and community led social and behavioural change. GOAL currently operates in Western

Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity: Water and FGDO.

GOAL’s Health Programs

GOAL is implementing a Health System Strengthening (HSS) approach in 18 PHU areas in the western area, 10 PHU areas in Kambia, 16 PHUs in Kenema, will also be working in 10 PHUs in Bombali district. In collaboration with the Kenema DHMT GOAL and Eastern Technical University a decentralized mentorship using chiefdom supervisors and midwives (this approach will be the same Between GOAL and School of Midwifery/Ernest Bai Koroma University). HSS activities are focused on training, mentoring, monitoring, and technical assistance. Community Health Facilitators that facilitate dialogue sessions on health and accountability issues in the community work closely with clinical mentors providing support in health facilities. GOAL is also looking to strengthen health accountability, through facilitation of dialogue between facilities and the catchment community. Each PHU has a community-based Health Management Committee (HMC), which GOAL staff provide mentoring, guidance, and support to.

Description of the Role

The Community Health Facilitators is responsible for the implementation at the community level, Community engagement activities to Promote ASRH Behaviours in Western Urban, Kambia, Kenema and Bombali Districts. S/he will work closely with the Community Health Workers and the Facility Management Committee or Village Development Committees to ensure health promotion and communities are engaged and create demand for health services through SBCC. S/he will work with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to organize community platforms and facilitate regular and frequent interface with communities, health facility staff and schools to discuss issues around adolescent and health accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Community Engagement Activities to Promote ASRH behaviours including teenage pregnancy reduction.
Together with other team members and in close collaboration with community stakeholders map out and select adolescence who will serve as positive or role model for the promotion of ASRH including TP reduction Actively participate in organizing, planning and facilitation of community engagement meetings to explain project and its relationship with ongoing work
Organize community stakeholders dialogue forum to discuss ASRH issues and TP reduction
Liaise with stakeholders of schools, to organize and set up school adolescent health clubs.
Support the community resource person to facilitate community dialogues
Support adolescent mentors to facilitate engagement with both in and out of school adolescent
Work with the FMCs get them to organize regular meetings of the committee and also interface meetings involving both facility and community members
Organize and facilitate community dialogue sessions with teenage or adolescent girls and boys
Conduct follows ups on the progress of agreed action plans developed by either community stakeholders or adolescent groups.
contribute to the development of case studies and or success stories that will be used to report key achievement that is directly link or is as a result of the project interventions
Work closely with CHWs in his or her catchment area to refer adolescent with conditions that require immediate care or management at a health facility
Work closely with clinical mentors to document the percentage of community referrals that go for treatment at the health facility
Collect and submit high quality data used to monitor the progress of the project against set objectives and indicators
Plan and undertake ongoing monitoring of project activities and share data with the MEAL team for analysis
Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Community engagement supervisor and or other senior members of the health team as may deem necessary.
Attend all trainings required to build your capacity as Community Health

Facilitator.

Link up with other staff working on other project to organize meetings with Facility Management committees (FMCs) and Village Development Committees (VDCs) on ASRH and teenage pregnancy reduction activities and strategies to encourage community to take actions that will address issues relating to adolescent health including teenage pregnancy.
Properly file all field and project reports, plans and other documents in a well-organized manner that will ensure easy or user-friendly access to document as and when the need arises.
Attend and actively participate in weekly or biweekly internal program review meetings.
Establish and maintain excellent and professional working relationships with relevant community stakeholders, community groups, school/community authorities, PHU staff and any other body or individual that will be essential for the progress of the project activities
Ensure the highest standards of safe guiding by abiding to GOAL’s safe guiding Policy and Code of behaviour. Sign and commit to GOAL’s conflict of interest.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Community Health supervisor and by the Health Programme Manager.

Data collection

Responsible for the collection of community engagement data using Android devices
Responsible for verification of data collected from the field before imputing it into their Android devices.
Installation of CommCare into Android devices after training
Daily update of Android devices when encountering problem of trouble shooting.
Participate in data review conducted by GOAL MEAL and Health teams.
Responsible to attend to all kind of training in relation to data conducted by GOALMEAL and Health teams.

Safeguarding

Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities
Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in public Health, Community Development studies or any other health or development studies with at least 2-years’ experience working with International NGO in community health programmes. Experience working in ASRH and or TP reduction project is essential.

Experience in community mobilization and community participatory approach
Experience facilitating community trainings and working with community structures
Experience facilitating sessions with low literate or illiterate people
Excellent written and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling community-based programmes.
Ability to multi-task effectively. Strong logistics and organizational skills.
Ability to quickly assess situations on the ground and solve problems creatively with limited resources and time
Ability to establish positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Safeguarding

Accountability within GOAL

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th May, 2023 please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

3.) Invitation to Tender

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT)

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, currently operating in 13 countries worldwide, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organization.

GOAL has over 19-year presence in Sierra Leone with activities in Freetown Western Area, Kenema, and Kambia Districts. GOAL Sierra Leone programme contributes to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of multi-sectorial, integrated programmes. The SL programmes specifically focus on systems strengthening and community level behavior change programming, targeting improved maternal & child health through nutrition and hygiene, sanitation and water activities as well as child protection and empowerment interventions.

GOAL Sierra Leone invites qualified service providers to submit their bids for Construction and Rehabilitation of Toilets in Schools and PHU Facilities within Kenema District.

Interested and qualified service providers are invited to download the Invitation to Tender documents from GOAL website https://www.goalglobal.org/tendersand request for any clarifications by email on clarifications@goal.ie

Submission of bids must be by one of the following methods:

Hard copy submission in the tender box on or before 25th May 2023 at 16:00 PM at the GOAL Sierra Leone office on 6 The Maze, off King Street, Freetown.

or via email to tenders@goal.ie on or before 25th May 2023 at 16:00 PM.

Please follow the submission instruction as per the bid document.

NOTE: LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED

Please follow the submission instruction as per the bid document.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – 5 Positions

Partners in Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Architect
2.) Assistant Nutritionist -QUEHSSSP (Nationals only)
3.) Award and Compliance Manager
4.) Carpenter – Nationals only
5.) Clinical Microbiologist Consultant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Architect

Job title:	Architect
Work Location:	Sierra Leone
Department:	Infrastructure
Reports to:	Infrastructure Project Manager
Line Management	No
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Architect will support the day-to-day planning and management of various new-construction and rehabilitation projects at multiple Primary Health Units across multiple districts in Sierra Leone. This position will work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation towards the successful designs for the renovation and expansion of 12 primary health units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Documenting of Existing Facilities Evaluates existing building conditions to understand spaces, integrity of structure, staff and patient flows Compiles existing conditions into as-built documents; architectural floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans. All drawings and details shall be produced to-scale Generates reports of all existing building conditions, surrounding areas Facility Layout and Design Works with hospital clinical and administrative staff to understand spatial needs of the facility Assess if there is need for extension or expansion of the facility in order to accommodate clinical services Document required renovation works for each facility i.e., wall patching, painting, ceiling repairs, floor refurbishing, window and doors replacements, electrical works, plumbing works etc… Drawing Creation – Responsible for the creation of all necessary construction drawings for renovation and expansion, i.e., floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans, construction details, finish material schedules Creates building designs in 3D design software, i.e., Revit, SketchUp, to allow for in-depth understanding of space by clinical and administrative teams Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams on the determination of future clinic layout and staff/patient flow, working through multiple review and approval periods (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents) Undertakes multiple design projects concurrently Provides material lists for building renovations and expansions
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Required Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction/Civil Engineering, Construction or Engineering 7+ years experience in Architectural design Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently Proven ability to solve complex construction problems Ability to coordinate with non-infrastructure stake holders on building layout design, staff and patient flow Strongly preferred Master’s degree in Architecture or Construction/Civil Engineering 10+ years in Architectural design 5+ years experience in healthcare design Skills: Proficient in Autodesk softwares; AutoCAD, REVIT Proficient in Google SketchUp Proficient in PDF editor; Adobe, Bluebeam, etc… Proficient in Microsoft Office Team-oriented leader Problem solver Continuous learner Self-starter, self-driven, hands-on, able to move projects forward with minimal direction Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

2.) Assistant Nutritionist -QUEHSSSP (Nationals only)

Job title:	Assistant Nutritionist
Work Location:	Kailahun: (Jojoima CEMONC Centre)
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	Facility In charge
Line Management	No
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
PIH-Sierra Leone is supporting the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in the implementation of the five-year World Bank funded QEHSSSP health systems strengthening project that will implement a comprehensive Hub-and-Spoke approach in 5 districts in Sierra Leone through focused investments in staff, stuff, space, systems and nutrition. Through the project, Partners in Health, in the leadership of Ministry of Health and Sanitation, will be supporting 3 health facilities in the district (Jojoima, Buedu and Bandajuma) through comprehensive health systems strengthening approaches to develop these sites as sites for comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition services. The positions will be based in one of the health facilities in Kailahun: Jojoima CHC, Buedu CHC or Yawei Bandajuma CHC The assistant nutritionist will work under the supervision of facility in charge and will support in delivering high quality nutrition services to the patients. She/ he will also be responsible for monitoring the standards of food being provided at the birth waiting home. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing counselling on Maternal, Infant and young child nutrition and providing nutrition support to clients identified with under nutrition.
Main duties and responsibilities
Ensure the standards and operational procedures regarding the delivery of nutrition services are adhered to. Collate individual and monthly reports on nutrition support provided through the facility. Monitor the availability and usage of food supplies and develop a system for reordering so as to avoid stock out of nutrition commodity To assist in maintaining dietetic standards and provide diet counselling to patients at the health facility. To monitor the standard of food being prepared at the birth waiting home. Provide counselling to clients on maternal, infant and young child feeding practices. Ensure appropriate nutrition specific behaviors are being promoted at the Postnatal wards and in the OPDs Support growth monitoring OPD and provide appropriate counselling to the mother. Identify patients with malnutrition or who are at high risk of malnutrition and link them with the nutrition support at the health facility. Support recording and reporting of nutrition related data to HMIS and to MEQ team. Additional duties as assigned by the Facility in charge.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Qualifications: Diploma in Home Economics/Nutrition from recognized training school or institution. At least two years’ experience in service provision. A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept living in a remote place. Priority will be given to qualified candidates working as volunteers in the designated health facilities. Must not hold dual employment
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

3.) Award and Compliance Manager

Job title:	Award and Compliance Manager
Work Location:	Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Boston, MA, or Remote in the United States
Department:	Award and Compliance Department
Reports to:	Associate Director of Award Management
Line Management	No
Travel	Candidates not based in Sierra Leone must be willing to travel to Sierra Leone 15-35% of time
Duration of Contract	This position is grant-funded, with the grant ending 12/31/26
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
Partners In Health (PIH) is looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Award and Compliance Manager with experience working on World Bank financed projects. We are looking for someone with strong cross-cultural competence and superb interpersonal and organizational skills to provide guidance and support to PIH Sierra Leone in grant compliance and award management. As part of PIH’s cross-site Grants Management and Compliance function, this position will report to the Associate Director of Award Management. The Award and Compliance Manager will provide focused support to PIH Sierra Leone on a five-year award from the World Bank to strengthen the quality of essential health services and systems, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone, ensuring internal controls are strong. Sitting outside day-to-day operations, the Award and Compliance Manager will work closely with PIH Sierra Leone staff to ensure strong management of program, finance, procurement, human resource, and operational functions in line with the Project Implementation Manual and donor regulations. In each of the foregoing areas, the Award and Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the implementation of internal controls and donor requirements to deliver on time, on scope, and on budget. This position will be a primary grant compliance resource for the implementation and oversight of project operations and compliance systems and processes in accordance with PIH policies, the Project Implementation Manual, MOHS and donor requirements. This work includes ongoing monitoring, accompaniment, and training of staff for clear and accurate demonstration of results on the project’s goals, financial management, donor assessments, and audits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure PIH Sierra Leone has adequate policies, procedures, systems, and staff capacity to operationalize the quality essential health services and systems project in accordance with the requirements of the project implementation manual. Act as the primary point person for matters arising from the project implementation manual including comprehensive consideration of donor regulations into the activities and project operations. This work includes donor’s prior, post-approvals, and waivers for exceptional needs and circumstances. Train and equip project implementation and administrative staff to effectively implement and oversee procurement, finance, and human resource functions. Oversee cost allocations and assets including underlying inventory and stock records. In addition to the Senior Grant Specialist, serve as an additional control for conducting regular spending and budget reviews, identifying risks, assessing revenue and expenditures variances. In coordination with award management and compliance staff at PIH Boston Coordination site, perform periodic spot checks, and guide and support PIH Sierra Leone on areas of development. Implement tools and training to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation, award management, and compliance activities. Provide guidance and support to resolve any specific issues expeditiously and effectively. Enhance visibility of achievements (e.g., programmatic deliverables, procurement, supply chain, audits, funds flows etc.) and strengthen coordination among PIH Sierra Leone and PIH Boston Coordination site teams for continued support for project activities. Perform review of and organize due diligence checks on financial and audit reports, agreements, including other contractual, Human Resources, procurement, and financial documents. As required, organize appropriate approval of these documents through donor and PIH systems. Communicate project progress, areas of improvement, and other recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team. Support project teams to plan, prepare, and respond to the donor or PIH audits and organizational capacity assessments. Follow up on audit findings and assessment recommendations to address and close any observations in a timely manner. Support project teams to plan and implement award start up and closeout processes, including timely submission of final deliverables and formal receipt and acknowledgement by the donors. Perform other tasks including donors and collaborators communication, recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team on important matters, and participation in awards design, grant negotiations, budgeting, and record keeping.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, international development, business administration, or related field. At least 5 years of award management and compliance experience, including management of complex donor awards in the international development sector. Must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role working with or on a World Bank financed project. Experience developing and strengthening finance, operations, grant compliance and award management systems, policies, procedures, processes, tools, and staff capacity. Experience managing and demonstrating successful results with donor and organization-led, award-specific audits and assessments. Professional experience working in or supporting awards in West Africa or other low-income environments. Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across a range of cultures, competencies, and personalities. Superlative organizational skills and highly attentive to details. Excellent analytical, communications, and computer skills. Ability to write in detail to effectively convey compliance requirements, and compose emails, presentations, and reports in a logical, organized, and concise manner. If not located in Sierra Leone, must be willing to travel to Sierra Leone up to 15-35%. Interest in social justice and the cause of global health equity. A Cover Letter and Resume are required to be eligible for application review. Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.

4.) Carpenter – Nationals

Job title:	Carpenter – Nationals only
Work Location:	Kailahun District
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Construction Site Supervisor
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	Internal/External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The carpenter is a value member of the infrastructure team under the operations department. He or she will be responsible for construction of, or repairs of cabinets, doors, frameworks, trusses, roofing or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Furniture: Responsible for the construction, repair, and installation of cabinets, shelving, tables, chairs, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Ceiling/Roofing: Responsible for new construction and/or repair of ceilings, ceiling trim, roofing trusses/supports, roofing panels, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Doors/Windows: Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned Cleans up worksite debris
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program preferred, or relevant work experience Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up heavy weight Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, and kneel Comfortable reading and understanding construction drawings Working knowledge of plumbing theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with carpentry work Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems Willing to work overtime
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

5.) Clinical Microbiologist Consultant

Job title:	Clinical Microbiologist Consultant
Work Location:	Kono, Sierra Leone
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	Clinical Lead
Line Management	No
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The main purpose of the position is to provide support for PIH Microbiology Laboratory (ML) to ensure reliable results on time to Clinicians for management with targeted treatment rather than empirical treatment by WHO standards and project needs and ensure that the role of the microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship is enhanced. Support the PIHSL Microbiology Lab team to be operational based on the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) or European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) to process blood cultures for patients. Support the activities from the project side and be the link between PIHSL and project team. Ensure competency of all Lab personnel and adherence to PIH/MOHS Quality Management System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Microbiologist will be responsible to oversees all aspects of PIH/MOH microbiology Lab at Koidu Government hospital in Kono District. Train PIH/Ministry of Health (MoH) laboratory technicians on microbiology techniques in accordance with PIH/MOHS and international standards. Ensure to provide timely, reliable, and reproducible identification of microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility results. Actively participate in the antimicrobial stewardship committee and development of guidelines for the most common infectious diseases. Ensure the implementation of an Internal and external quality control system in the laboratory. Adapt the existing WHO Standard Operation Procedures for microbiology and other tools in accordance with MoH guidelines. Ensuring proper registration and records of all microbiology lab-related activities, implementing the correct use of the surveillance program WHONET to have proper records of laboratory results. Provide monthly reports based on extracted data from surveillance program WHONET. Compile, analyze and report microbiology lab activities and results to the clinical team providing relevant information for AMR surveillance and IPC. Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the project team, supply chain team for local and international orders for consumables and equipment needed for the microbiology laboratory. Monitor laboratory stock ensuring that stock cards are updated to calculate proper Average Monthly Consumptions of commodities to avoid stock ruptures. Collaborate with the M&E team in the development of data tools. Ensure all equipment in the Lab is functional and report faults timely to the PIH Biomed and other reporting lines. Ensure good collaboration with the MoH laboratory team. Ensure safety and security of labs, in collaboration with Lab Quality Officer (LQO) and MOH Lab Lead Responsible for ordering and supply chain management of reagents and materials for micro lab in line with the approved laboratory budget: Oversee consumption of supplies and requests Work closely with PIHSL and Lab cross site team and procurement teams to ensure timely order processing and adherence with the national guidelines. Develop SOPs for tests and procedures Evaluate and mentor staff in the performance of laboratory functions and procedures Train laboratory technicians in laboratory techniques, SOPs and quality assurance (QA) protocols for essential laboratory services Oversee record keeping and data management Perform other task as may be required
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Technical knowledge and professional experience in laboratory diagnostics and Clinical Microbiology. University degree, with advanced degree in Clinical Microbiology. Biologist or medical doctor, with clinical microbiology specialization or equivalent. Clinical microbiologist (MD) Laboratory scientist certified in clinical microbiology Skills & Qualities Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment Strong organizational and time management skills and flexibility to learn and take on new tasks Strong ability to meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. Experience: Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage 5 years of relevant professional experience in bacteriology services preferably in a busy hospital High professional ethics Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies. Strong verbal and written English skills Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong competencies in antibiograms analysis and identification of resistance mechanism. Experience in team management. Experience in training and mentorship. Language skills: English
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ World Hope – Climate WASH Officer

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERT

JOB DESCRIPTION: Climate WASH Officer

JOB LOCATION: Freetown

REPORT TO: Project Manager

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term (One Year)

JOB SUMMARY:

The principal responsibility of this position is to support the Enhanced community resilience and livelihood security through community driven climate action project to make well informed decisions to support the project, support field staff and volunteers (WHI + SP) and engage community members in order to establish robust project implementation strategies and ensure project success, effectiveness and efficiency achievement of goals and objectives, with a specific focus on climate adaptation and resilience, and WASH .

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Climate Resilience and WASH Officer will include:

Provide guidance to local partner (Skills Pool), field staff and volunteers, stakeholder and affected communities on the latest techniques and information related to Climate: mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Advice the EWB Project Manager and partners in the design, appraisal, and implementation support of investment operation in the field of Climate.
To ensure Climate Resilience project objectives and results are fully accomplished.
Help formulate long-term Climate Resilience plans for the communities.
Aid in design and implementation of systems of monitoring and evaluation, report of the impacts of Climate Resilience projects.
Analyze the constraints and opportunities of the Climate Resilience project with emphasis on the support services.
Conduct regular field visits to program sites to provide hands on assistance to climate community groups and to monitor program activities.
Facilitate and attend workshops and seminars in core areas related to the Climate Resilience sector. 9. Keep updated and promote strong collaboration with FCC on climate change adaptation activities. 10. Work with the project manager to assist donor partners (EWB project manager) interacting with national

and regional research bodies, for enhancing the collaboration and stimulating global research towards WHI goals.

Prepare clear and concise reports in line with the requirements of WHI and partners.
Support engagement and mobilization of local community in project activities.
Supervise WASH facilities construction to ensure the work adheres to the Sierra Leone standard guidelines and are resilient to projected climate change.

Procurement of local materials and facilitate transport to jobsite.
Day-to-day inspection of materials and workmanship (Quality Control)
Payment of laborers
Provide safety instructions to workers and enforce them to protect workers and the public. 18. Ensure jobsites are kept tidy and all unused materials and debris are promptly removed upon completion of the construction.
Report poor behavior of construction workers to the WHI Project Manager/Engineer. 20. Submit timely and accurate status reports and technical reports from the field to the office in line with the requirements of WHI and partners.
Training of facilities management committees and Climate Resilience Committee (CRC) in operation and maintenance of new facilities
Mobilization of community to support care and maintenance of facilities.
Perform other related duties as required.

Education/Experience & Desirables:

First degree in Environmental Sciences, Project management, Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Development Studies, or its equivalent.
A master’s or any other relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Agriculture/livelihood and Climate related activities in INGO/UN development work.
Current/previous experience coordinating participatory community-based implementation of projects with INGOs in an urban and rural context.
Current/previous field-based work experience.

Competencies

Empathy with the Climate Resilience sector
Proficiency and knowledge in project management: coordination and implementation. • Strong budget development and management skills and experience
Experience in participatory monitoring and evaluation, training, and facilitation.
Strong communicative skills – both oral and written
Good analytical skills with highly developed communication skills both written and verbal to establish effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
Familiarity with implementation of donor projects and liaising with external agencies.

Values

Good leadership skills with the competency needed to work in a team or on his/her own. • Commitment and self-motivation.
Be a mentor to local partner development (Skills Pool)

Knowledge

Experience and knowledge in project management cycle, log frame approaches, and survey research methodologies.
Experience with typical best practices for climate change adaptation/mitigation and knowledge of best available climate change data and most up-to-date scientific consensus on climate change models and projections
Proven competencies of the use of computer software applications – spread sheet, database management (Excel, SPSS, and others).
Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, please send the following documents on or before Monday, 8th May 2023.

Please download attached Self Declaration Form, complete it and attach as part of you application.
Also include the following in your application:
• National Identification – Copy of Passport/National ID/Voter ID
• Reference Letters from your 2 most recent past employers
• And copies of relevant academic qualifications.

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 via email to the following addresses: ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz And copy SRLHumanResources@worldhope.org

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Enumerators

International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Enumerators

Reports to: IRC Field Supervisor

Location: Bo, Bombali, Bonthe, Falaba, Kailahun, Kambia, Karene, Kenema, Koinadugu, Kono, Moyamba, Port Loko, Pujehun, Tonkolili, Western Area Urban and/or Western Area Rural

Duration: Fifteen working days

Deadline for applications: 8th May 2023

BACKGROUND

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

SCOPE OF WORK

To ensure that its programs are evidence-based, IRC undertakes routine quantitative and qualitative surveys to gather data, evaluate program performance, and inform decision-making. The enumerator will work in a team to collect quantitative and/or qualitative data in line with the survey methodology under the supervision of IRC project staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To participate and complete the required training for the data collection exercise.
Travel to different locations (schools, health facilities, communities, etc.) within the operational districts to conduct interviews as required.
Maintain the confidentiality of the people interviewed or surveyed, following protocols and policies on confidentiality to ensure that personal information is not shared.
Conduct interviews with the identified participants of the survey following pre-determined sampling methodology
Ensure collected data is accurately recorded and captured through the electronic or paper-based systems as specified by IRC
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected, verifying or checking the data for errors or inconsistencies.
Identify and report any challenges faced that could affect the quality of the data to supervisors
Work within the stipulated time of data collection.
Follow all relevant IRC policies including appropriate safeguarding procedures
Any other relevant duties assigned by IRC related to the data collection

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a College Diploma or University Degree
Proficiency in using electronic data collection instruments such as CommCare, ODK, Kobo, etc.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection

At least 3 months of experience with field data collection activities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Krio. Fluency speaking other languages (e.g.: Mende, Temne and Limba) is a plus.
Ability to work on own initiative
Good interpersonal, time management, and team-working skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be Sierra Leonean nationals

Mode of Application:

All applications must be sent to the below email address and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD ATTACTED ENUMERATOR FORM AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Marie Stopes – Youth Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer (YAMO)

Job Framework – Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer

Job Title Youth Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer (YAMO)

Reporting to Service and communications Marketing Manager

Location Western Area Direct Reports N/A

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone

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

The Function

The MSSL Integrated Marketing team is responsible for creating a unified and seamless experience for clients to interact with the MSSL brand and services; blending all aspects of marketing communication including social marketing, service marketing, advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, call centres, social media and advocacy. The team ensures that all forms of communication and messaging are carefully linked together across all service delivery and marketing channels.

The team ensures that MSSL is continually driving towards program sustainability and increased uptake of FP and SRH services for adolescents, youth and adults. MSSL uses social marketing to ensure that people have an option to buy high-quality, affordable contraceptive products in the private sector. It also provides an opportunity to offer information and referrals to our other services for clients interested in switching to long-acting or permanent methods. Call centres will become increasing integral to all MSSL channels and where applicable, may offer telemedicine for SRH services in addition to building awareness of the full MSSL offering, helping to translate a client contact into a client service.

The team contributes to furthering MSI’s mission: Children by Choice not Chance by bringing modern business approaches to MSSL’s marketing strategy in order to move the organisation towards surplus generation, financial sustainability, high productivity and growth by bringing FP methods closer to the client.

The Role

The Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer position’s primary role will be providing technical support to address female and male adolescents and youth needs in Family Planning programming, including strengthening community mobilization, increasing the use of appropriate IT and social media to meet Family Planning needs of adolescents and youth, and ensuring that Family Planning training addresses adolescent and youth friendly services (AYFS) concept and criteria.

The Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer will also be proactive in the support of a high-quality demand creation activities that will contribute to the implementation of the MSSL marketing strategy that increase client uptake for our products and services. Critical measures of success are improvement in the community mobilization techniques that will inform conversion on service uptake and client referrals for MA / PAC service support and referrals;

Job Framework – Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer

The Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer will be managed by the Service Marketing Manager and will directly interface with the Community Based mobilizers. The position requires close integration with cross-functional teams, with the Outreach and Center Channels.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support and Stake holder Relations

Provide technical assistance in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Adolescent/Youth activities on MSSL projects.
Provide capacity building in Adolescent/Youth activities to MSSL staff and local partners • Provide oversight and quality assurance regarding Adolescent/Youth strategies and materials (including supporting development and use of Adolescent & Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (AYSRH) quality standards) • Participate in the development /update /adaption and/or reviews and/or dissemination of Adolescent/Youth materials and technical tools.
Coordinate and conduct a variety of trainings and assessments of Adolescent/Youth services. • Ensures research results and best practices related to Adolescent/Youth are documented, shared and incorporated into practice and into the projects
Supports AYSRH advocacy activities in country and identifies new opportunities for MSSL to develop innovative approaches in AYSRH programming
Provide technical assistance for conducting site assessments and strengthening referral systems, in-service and/or pre-service education, and supportive supervision
Establish and maintain working relationships with counterparts in other agencies / consortium and MoHs • Participates in meetings/ workshops related to AYSRH, and disseminates technical updates, best practices, and lessons learned to all stakeholders.
Identify training needs for clinical and community healthcare providers and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs
Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to adolescent/youth services to inform adjustments in project implementation

Demand Creation

Coordinate advocacy, demand generation, and policy support, across project sites as required • Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted adolescent/youth services • Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify

community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of RH, long acting contraception and family planning services.

Identify and implement appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address service delivery gaps • Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports on demand creation activities including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested • Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for Adolescent/Youth services • Establish and maintain relationships with the media and other networks

Job Framework – Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer

Community Based Mobilizer Supervision

Support the recruitment, selection, mentoring, coaching, training and management of community-based mobilizers that will further demand creation and increase service uptake within the community. • Support CBMs in developing and sharing monthly activity plans in consultation with the field teams • Support all administrative issues of the CBMs that range from branding, identification and monthly payments etc • Routine monitoring and reporting of all CBM activities and their impact

Qualifications & Experience (essential/desirable)

Minimum of a degree in adolescents/youth services, social work, social communications, public health or a related field;
Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant professional experience in INGO setting.
Proven expertise in effective adolescent/youth FP programming; knowledge of adolescent/youth physical, social and psychological development; knowledge of gender behaviours related to FP;
Proven results in expanding use of FP services including developing community mobilization; successful use of FP Social Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) particularly through IT and social media; demonstrated knowledge about gender and how it is linked with FP;
Experience achieving adolescent and youth behaviour change results through use of IT and social media; achieving increased community mobilization and stakeholder support for adolescent/youth FP services; • Demonstrated experience in management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in the public, NGO and private for-profit sectors;
Experience training health care providers, outreach workers, or peer educators.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Computer literacy (Word) and email (Outlook) required.
Experience in managing volunteers an advantage
Strong organizational abilities that enable you to manage your workload, follow through on objectives and meet deadlines
Proven communications, presentation and negotiation skills. You must be able to “sell” the services that MSSL offers in a way that attracts support and report clearly and without prejudice on outcomes

Personal attributes

Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.) • Highly self-aware and adapt style to suit the situation or audience.
Flexible and friendly, Calm under pressure, Attention to detail.
Reliable and self-confident.
Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge in line with the needs of the role.
Interest in social media platforms.

Job Framework – Adolescent & Youth Mobilisation Officer

MSI Behaviours and Values

Team Member Behaviours

Work as One MSI

You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others
You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort • You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity

You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate • You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow

You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be even more effective
You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date. Deliver excellence, always
You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role
You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSI ambassador.

MSI Values

Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance
Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the highest possible quality
Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term sustainability and increased impact
Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their applications (CV and Academic Credentials to recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Action Against Hunger – Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

JOB ADVERT

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

(National Status)

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer

ABOUT US

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

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as the Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer that will mainly be responsible to uphold the principles and practises of the organisational MEAL system in order to ensure effective data management, accountability and learning to improve quality programming.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Conduct spot checks and routine field monitoring visit on project activities and sites.
Monitor the project performance indicators taking into account the program M&E plan and quantitative progress report.
Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules.
Ensure quality control of data provided by program teams and partners
Participate in activities related to evaluation/ impact studies of the project (baseline assessment, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, including quantitative as well as qualitative evaluations);
Contribute to the design and revision of data collection tools
Organize data collection (qualitative and quantitative) of the program in the field and ensure the quality of data collected for evaluations
Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visit and review sessions with program and partners.
Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate

Accountability and Learning

Strengthen feedback mechanism with community beneficiaries, stakeholders and project team through awareness raising and capacity building sessions.
Facilitate feedback gathering sessions on project performance
Manage and update the feedback and complaint database
Support the development of success stories and lessons learned by drafting and sharing information to the relevant managers for capitalization.
Facilitate quarterly program review meeting with team members and partners
When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on activity outcome and relevance.
When necessary, conduct post activity monitoring to gather feedback on activity outcome and relevance.
Internally advocate for best practices in M&E and project delivery among project staff.
As necessary, identify gaps in monitoring and evaluation practices to uplift effective MEAL system.
Facilitate capacity building of program teams and partners on the methodology and procedures of basic MEAL principles and practises

Data Management and Reporting

Ensuring data entering and management of feedback and complaint.
Conduct data cleaning, analysis and visualization on relevant dataset for onward reporting.
Regularly review and validate activity progress reports.
Participate and support the regular field activity reports
Ensure to produce weekly update of MEAL departmental achievement.
Prepare, produce and present MEAL activity reports, with analyses and summaries, to the MEAL Manager
Prepare and produce reports on program monitoring activities.
Review and validates technical reports submitted by the PMO

Gender Action

Activities:

Ensure the inclusion of youth and women in the project in all project implementation especially in AAH supported communities;
Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.
Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion

Others

Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
Work closely with other MEAL and project staff to enhance synergy
Ensure that gender considerations are made with participants of projects to have clear statistics on gender inclusion.
Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within the organisation.
Be aware of, understand, and comply with all of Action Against Hunger’s policies and procedures.
Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL Manager, Field Manager, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, Food Security and Livelihood Manager.
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (for example: Agriculture /Development / social science) with a minimum of 2 years working experience on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
Higher national diploma with 3 years working experience on programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
Experience working in WASH, Health & Nutrition and Food Security & Livelihood.
Good motorbike riding skills with valid riders licenses
Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
Ability to work with and support different teams
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software
Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Experience working in WASH, Health & Nutrition and Food Security & Livelihood.
- Good motorbike riding skills with valid riders licenses
- Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
- Ability to work with and support different teams
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Experience with use of mobile data collection tools like kobo software
Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: May 2023

MONTHLY BASIC SALARY: 4,554.77 to 4,919.15 based on profile.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE: 15% of basic salary each

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Twelve (12) Months, with possible extension

LOCATION: Freetown – with travels to Moyamba, Bonthe, and other field areas

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “ Senior MEAL Officer” to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Monday, 1st May 2023.

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

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

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

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.