Job Vacancy at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for Program Manager II – Municipal Waste Management

Job Title: Program Manager II – Municipal Waste Management

Job Type: Full Time, Short Term until end September 2021

Job Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to: Program Director Urban Resilience

About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and northern region field office in Kabala. CRS has a long history of responding to emergencies in Sierra Leone dating to the time of the civil war. CRS responded to the Ebola outbreak as well the mudslides in 2017. CRS implemented the START Fund emergency response to flooding in Freetown between July and September 2019.





As part of its urban resilience portfolio, CRS is currently implementing the FCDO-funded Improved Solid Waste System (ISWASTE) project in Freetown. Launched in 2019, the project aims to establish and operate seven waste transfer stations across Freetown, thereby laying the foundation for a functional solid waste management system. Leveraging its experience on ISWASTE, CRS i s also looking to expand its Municipal Waste Management programming in Sierra Leone.

Job Summary:
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country Program (CP) Municipal Waste Management programming, particularly for large and complex projects, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its Municipal Waste Management programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
* Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all new and existing projects within the CP Municipal Waste Management throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
* Effectively manage talent for ISWASTE and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.





* Manage the ISWASTE consortium which includes up to two INGO partners
* Work with CRS Finance teams at HQ, regional, and country levels to ensure that FCDO’s financial reporting requirements are met and project budget implementation is on track. Work with grant manager to ensure that monthly forecasting reports are kept up to date and submitted on time.
* Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in the area of Municipal Waste Management and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
* Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding to ensure growth of the CP Municipal Waste Management sector portfolio in line with agency, regional, and CP Urban Resilience strategic priorities. Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality proposals in Municipal Waste Management per agency and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals.
* Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Municipal Waste Management for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
* Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Municipal Waste Management and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
* Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.
Basic Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Environmental Management required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of Municipal Waste Management,
* Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Required Languages – Fluency in English required, Krio desired

Travel – 60% in the Western Area District, and up to 10% international travel as required

Preferred Qualifications
* Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
* Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
* Experience engaging with partner organizations
* MEAL skills and experience required.
* Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
* Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.





Supervisory Responsibilities: ISWASTE staff as required

Key Working Relationships:
* Internal Program Director – Urban Resilience, Head of Programming, Country Representative
* External Freetown City Council, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Community Authorities and Members, Municipal Waste Management service providers, other INGO partners

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Closing Date: 2021-01-30

 

How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee – Update (M&E Officer)

Job Description

 

Background:

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

WGPE Program Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.





 Job Summary

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the M & E Officer is responsible for the collection and accurate inputting of information collected by the project field staff, and for supporting the overall data entry aspects of the program. He/she will provide direct support to the M & E sector in creating/maintaining the corresponding data-collection tools and systems. The M & E Officer will work closely with the M &E Manager to maintain quality assurances of data collected. She/he will do follow-up monitoring visits to communities as required.  S/he will be based in Bo with travel to operating communities.

Key Working Relationships

  Internal: WGPE Coordinator, Country Program MEL Coordinator, Site Manager, WGPE Program Manager, Field Manager and WGPE M&E Manager

External:  UNICEF, MSW, MOGCA, Bo District Council, Partners

 

Specific Responsibilities:

Program/Project Design and learning:

  •  Develop and make sure the designated project has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses;
  •  Ensure records are checked during meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with program managers.
  •  With support from the M&E Manager and or M&E Coordinator, collect program field level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders; and establish and maintain project level information management system;

Monitoring

  •  Ensure on time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision;
  •   Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access;
  •  Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping;
  •  Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives;
  •  Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation at the field level;

Reviews & / Evaluation

  •  Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time
  •  Follow up with Community Facilitators on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; and verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues;
  •  Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes.
  •  Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information
  •  Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate




 

Qualifications

 

Education (Knowledge):

  •  Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field;

Experience:

  •  At least two years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation;
  •  Experience working in Women and Girls programs and in rural settings.
  • Ability to clearly convey concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills;
  • Excellent training and mentoring skills with ability to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds;
  • Familiarity with result framework analysis and M&E plan implementation;
  • Experience in conducting assessments;
  • Strong experience working with community groups;
  • Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills;

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory:

  •  Best practice in monitoring and evaluation;
  • Proficiency in basic computer operations and data entry, including Microsoft Excel
  • Strong writing and organizational skills;
  • Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;
  • Willingness to travel frequently to field sites;
  • Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
  • Good understanding of gender and child rights;
  • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team environment;
  • Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;
  • Good judgement and negotiation skills;
  • Must be results driven.
  • Must be able to ride a motorbike and hold a valid license.




How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee – WGPE Program Manager

Job Description

 

Background

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

 WGPE Program Vision: Women and girls live in a world where they are valued, and able to :live free from violence and inequality; pursue their potential, and exercise their rights to their own safety, equality and voice.

 Job Summary

The Program Manager will be responsible for overall management, reporting and relationship management of the Project in line with the set goal, objectives, indicators and timeline. Directly reporting to the WGPE Senior Program Manager, s/he will be based in Bo.

 Key Working Relationships

  Internal: M&E Officer, M&E and Learning Manager, Country Program MEL Coordinator, Site Manager, Senior Officers, Field Manager, Field Coordinator, Other IRC Departments – Supply Chain, Finance and Administration, WGPE Senior Program Manager and Community Facilitators





 External: UNICEF, Government and relevant ministries (MSW, MoGCA), INGOs, NGO and other key partners and stakeholders

 Specific Responsibilities

Project Designing and Planning

  •  Provide direct supervision of the implementation of project activities to ensure that deadlines are met and activities produce quality outputs
  • Undertake field visits
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly project planning, review and progress meetings

Coordination and Communication

  • Keep in regular coordination with the project team and provide guidance on the project activities
  • Maintain regular coordination and communication with UNICEF, MSW, MOGCA, the District Council and community representatives
  • Attend the relevant meetings, workshops forums to present the project achievements and successes
  • Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders
  • Support the project team in ensuring and maintaining comprehensive project documentation (including Activity, Monthly and Review Reports)
  • Review and finalize the reports of key project activities.
  • Support the project team in conducting the trainings
  • Responsible for monthly review meetings with grants and donor
  • Ensure that project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
  •  Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

Staff Development and Support

  •  Actively participate in WGPE capacity building opportunities and share learning and experiences with the wider WGPE teams and program partners
  •  Actively pursue professional development opportunities based on performance and development objectives, and liaise with supervisor for support on identifying and realising these where possible

Representation and Advocacy

  •  Support the managers on site by representing the WGPE team at any relevant district level coordination meetings as and when required
  •  Advocate for the needs, priorities and interest of women and girls at the community level and district where required in line with WGPEs approach to working with, supporting and empowering women and girls.

Other

  •  Undertake tasks as requested by Supervisor

 





Qualifications

 

Education (Knowledge)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or community development, or relevant field
  • Thorough awareness and knowledge of gender and gender based violence issues

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing a women and girls empowerment program and/or a parenting curriculum project
  • Belief in and commitment to gender equality, and to changing attitudes and behaviors that condone violence against women and girls.
  • Proven track record in staff, local partners and stakeholder training and capacity building.
  • Knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for community mobilization
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience supervising and mentoring staff
  • Previous experience working with partners
  • Previous experience working with international donors
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

Mandatory: 

  • Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee;
  • Operational/Financial management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively, developing sound financial plans and budgets and can effectively obtain, allocate and utilize resources;
  • Program Management – Oversees and/or manages the design and monitoring whilst balancing competing program needs;
  • The ability accurately assess a situation before making a decision, effectively using critical thinking in solving problems, and examining problems from different view points;
  • Judgment – Is able to sort through competing priorities in making a decision, make sound well informed decisions and identify issues problems and opportunities;
  • Decisiveness – Can make decisions in the face of adversity and a timely manner confronting problems early whilst taking a stand and challenging others to make tough choices;
  • Results driven – sets challenging, clear expectations of themselves and employees and expects them to be met. Expect superior performance ensuring goals, objectives and deadlines are met;
    Is diplomatic both within the organization and with external interactions and sensitive to the political and social ramifications of decisions;
  • Self Management – Knows own strengths and weaknesses and acts accordingly, copes well with pressure and ambiguity and adapts and learns;
    Can communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication across all departments;
  • Interpersonal skills – Listens willingly to concerns of others and provides feedback, gaining commitment by persuasiveness not demands;
  • The ability to be an effective negotiator in conflict situations handling the conflict effectively and constantly working towards a win/win situation;
  • Lives up to commitments and works towards the aims of the organization, showing consistency between words and actions and always acting with integrity.




How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at Save the Children International for Project Officers

Job Description 

Save the Children is starting up several exciting new projects in 2021 in the sectors of health, education, child protection and livelihoods in the districts of Pujehun, Kailahun, and Western Area.  We are looking for energetic and hard-working women and men to serve as Project Officers.  If you have a passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application!  Women are strongly encouraged to apply, and we are also keen to receive applications from residents living in or hailing from the aforementioned districts.




 

THE ROLE: 

The Project Officer will be responsible for directly implementing project activities for a particular project (often in a team with other Project Officers, depending on the nature of the project).

 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE  

Higher National Diploma with 3 years of experience or WASSCE with 4 years of experience.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Experience implementing projects or programmes or community development activities.
    • Good written and spoken English; including documentation and report-writing skills.
    • Excellent personal and communication skills; able to engage positively with people at all levels.
    • Good training/facilitation skills.
    • Experience in working with NGOs, local Civil Society Organisations, etc.
    • Good skills in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
  • Experience in implementing community-based activities in urban or rural areas.  Experience in implementing programmes with or for children is an added advantage.
    • Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
    • Experience developing activity budgets.
    • Willingness to promote gender equality and inclusion.
  • Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
    • Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
    • Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

 

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months, with possibility for renewal, pending available funding

Closing Date: 15th January, 2020




 

The Organization

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

 

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

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

 

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

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.

 

Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

 

How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at Caritas Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

Caritas Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Officer
2.) Project Officer

 

Caritas Sierra Leone was established in 1981 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Sierra Leone with the mandate to serve as the relief and development wing of the Catholic Church in Sierra Leone. Most of the agency’s efforts during the 1990’s concentrated on responding to the plight of the people caught up in the brutal civil war, by providing food, shelter, and lobbying for the release of child soldiers. Today, Caritas Sierra Leone remains steadfast in post war peace building initiatives but is also active in various fields such as – HIV/AIDS prevention, food security, emergency and humanitarian relief, youth empowerment, environmental protection, poverty eradication and gender equality.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Finance Officer – for the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC)

Job Location: Makeni

Job Type: One year (Full Time)

Reports To: Programme Coordinator with dotted line to the Programme Director

About Caritas Makeni

Caritas Makeni is the Diocesan development and Relief agency of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Northern Sierra Leone established in 1979 by Bishop Azzolini. The organization is registered with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organization (SLANGO). Caritas Makeni supports the efforts of the disadvantaged and less privilege people to promote their own development irrespective of creed, tribe, gender or race and hence promoting the common good and the dignity of the human person. The work of Caritas Makeni focuses on: Human Rights, Youth Empowerment, Health, Child Protection, Disaster risk reduction etc. Caritas Makeni has been operating in health and development since 1979.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

  • Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
  • Prepare balance sheets
  • Process invoices
  • Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Update internal systems with financial data
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Participate in financial audits
  • Track bank deposits and payments
  • Assist with budget preparation
  • Review and implement financial policies

Basic Qualifications (BQs)

  • Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
  • Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
  • Experience using financial software
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Knowledge of financial regulations
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills
  • Sharp time management skills
  • Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
  • BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Required Languages – English (Krio will be an advantage)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Ability to communicate with Donor
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience of team working
  • Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy environment and competing demands
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet
  • Good presentation skills
  • Excellent numeracy skills

Key Working Relationships





Internal: Director, Programme Director, Programme Coordinator, Administration and HR.

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

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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

MODE OF APPLICATION

All application should have a cover letter, updated CV, names of three (3) referees and their active telephone and email. Copies of professional certificates and other related document should be sent to the HR Officer Caritas Makeni, 1 Ernest Bai Koroma Road, Pastoral Centre Makeni – 078031603 or email – josephine.greywoode@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE – 4TH JANUARY, 2020

2.) Project Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Project Officer – for the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC)

Job Location: Makeni

Job Type: One year (Full Time)

Reports To: Programme Coordinator with dotted line to the Programme Director

About Caritas Makeni

Caritas Makeni is the Diocesan development and Relief agency of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Northern Sierra Leone established in 1979 by Bishop Azzolini. The organization is registered with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organization (SLANGO). Caritas Makeni supports the efforts of the disadvantaged and less privilege people to promote their own development irrespective of creed, tribe, gender or race and hence promoting the common good and the dignity of the human person. The work of Caritas Makeni focuses on: Human Rights, Youth Empowerment, Health, Child Protection, Disaster risk reduction etc. Caritas Makeni has been operating in health and development since 1979.

JOB SUMMARY

The project officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementations of activities on the rehabilitation of the Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC) in Makeni. He /She will coordinate the schedule and the issues and risks of the project. It is your job to make sure the project is well organized and that it runs smoothly. This can include communicating with various departments in the organization to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical support to Manager in executing assigned projects.
  • Plan and coordinate project activities for timely completions.
  • Assess potential issues and technical challenges and accordingly develop resolutions.
  • Interact with various teams to coordinate project activities.
  • Participate in project design meetings and recommend improvements if needed.
  • Assist in project design and development activities.
  • Work with Manager in change order management, project tracking and document control activities.
  • Track project progress and ensure all project activities are completed on-time.
  • Monitor project schedules regularly to determine any delays or deviations.
  • Attend project meetings and follow-up with outstanding tasks.
  • Develop project reports for management and clients.
  • Analyze and resolve project issues in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Coordinate with management in developing project scope, plan, deliverables, budget and milestones.
  • Oversee project correspondences, prepare, and review project related emails, letters, proposals, memos, meeting minutes and other documents.
  • Review contract requirements and process invoices in timely manner.





Basic Qualifications (BQs)

 Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Community Studies, Logistics etc.

 Minimum of 3 years working in an NGO Field

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Strong analytical skills

 Computer literate in word and excel

 Ability to work under pressure, handles multiple tasks, and meets deadlines

 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

Required Languages – English (Krio will be an advantage)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

 Strong writing and editing skills

 Ability to communicate with Donor

 Strong organizational skills

 Experience of team working

 Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy environment and competing demands

 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet

 Good presentation skills

 Excellent numeracy skills

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Director, Programme Director, Programme Coordinator, Administration and HR.

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

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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY





MODE OF APPLICATION

All applications should have a cover letter, updated CV, names of three (3) referees and their active telephone and email. Copies of professional certificates and other related document should be sent to the HR Officer Caritas Makeni, 1 Ernest Bai Koroma Road, Pastoral Centre Makeni – 078031603 or email – josephine.greywoode@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE – 4TH JANUARY, 2020

Job Vacancies at ABT Associates Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

ABT Associates is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Assistant / District Coordinator (Bo)
2.) Project Assistant / District Coordinator (Makeni)

 

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We are a collaborative, global community, driven by our mission and our commitment to excellence as we strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards. Our work with vulnerable populations makes a real impact; we are accountable for that work and how we do it. To ensure we’re able to bring our best to clients and colleagues, we promote a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Assistant / District Coordinator (Bo)

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description
Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Location: Bo City

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Operations Manager, the District Coordinator will focus on programmatic and management oversight for all aspects of the project’s spray operations Bo District including spray campaign planning, technical assistance and training, logistical and operational support and supervision, and activity tracking and reporting.  S/he will coordinate closely with provincial government counterparts, and oversee the activities of project field staff and seasonal spray teams.





Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Manage robust IRS campaign planning efforts in assigned geographical area, including quantification of insecticides and equipment needs; identification and recruitment of spray teams; logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation; insecticide and equipment storage, security, and environmental safety; and coordination with provincial level Ministry of Health counterparts.
  • Work in collaboration with the malaria and IRS focal point persons at the Provincial or District Health Office to manage the planning and coordination of IRS activities.
  • Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators.
  • Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials.
  • Supervise IRS implementation, and contribute to the trainings conducted in the assigned geographical area.
  • Ensure that routine program tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time.
  • Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team.
  • Manage the community mobilization and SBCC/IEC campaigns and data collection process.
  • Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely with the project environmental compliance staff and district/province officers to address relevant issues.
  • Facilitate communication between the districts in the assigned geographic area and the project office.
  • Represents the program at meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.
  • Prepare weekly and other activity reports as directed by the project Operations Manager.
  • The position requires frequent travel to field sites to support and oversee district and community level operations and activities.
  • Complete on timely manner with high accuracy any others actvities assigned by the Operation manager or Chief of Party.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Community Health, State Registered Nursing and any other related field with least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control and IRS Operations.
  • Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management is preferred.
  • Good understanding of the National Malaria Control Program and the Distrcit Health Management Team operating environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
  • Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
  • Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communications, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with USAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
  • English language fluency and able to speak Krio and Mende

Minimum Qualifications

  • ( 2+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.  Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

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2.) Project Assistant / District Coordinator (Makeni)

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Location: Makeni

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Operations Manager, the District Coordinator will focus on programmatic and management oversight for all aspects of the project’s spray operations Bo District including spray campaign planning, technical assistance and training, logistical and operational support and supervision, and activity tracking and reporting.  S/he will coordinate closely with provincial government counterparts, and oversee the activities of project field staff and seasonal spray teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Manage robust IRS campaign planning efforts in assigned geographical area, including quantification of insecticides and equipment needs; identification and recruitment of spray teams; logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation; insecticide and equipment storage, security, and environmental safety; and coordination with provincial level Ministry of Health counterparts.
  • Work in collaboration with the malaria and IRS focal point persons at the Provincial or District Health Office to manage the planning and coordination of IRS activities.
  • Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators.
  • Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials.
  • Supervise IRS implementation, and contribute to the trainings conducted in the assigned geographical area.
  • Ensure that routine program tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time.
  • Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team.
  • Manage the community mobilization and SBCC/IEC campaigns and data collection process.
  • Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely with the project environmental compliance staff and district/province officers to address relevant issues.
  • Facilitate communication between the districts in the assigned geographic area and the project office.
  • Represents the program at meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.
  • Prepare weekly and other activity reports as directed by the project Operations Manager.
  • The position requires frequent travel to field sites to support and oversee district and community level operations and activities.
  • Complete on timely manner with high accuracy any others activities assigned by the Operation manager or Chief of Party.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Community Health, State Registered Nursing and any other related field with least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control and IRS Operations.
  • Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management is preferred.
  • Good understanding of the National Malaria Control Program and the Distrcit Health Management Team operating environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
  • Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
  • Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communications, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with USAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
  • English language fluency and able to speak Krio and  Temene.

Minimum Qualifications

  • ( 2+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.  Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

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UNDP Job Vacancy for National Youth Expert

Background

Organizational Context

The Peace Building Support Office (PBSO) approved in October 2020 a joint PBF project title “Empowering Youth at Risk as resources for sustaining peace and community resilience in Tonkolili and Kenema Districts in Sierra Leone” to be implemented by FAO, UNDP and UNFPA in support to the Government of Sierra Leone, national structures in charge of peace and security, Youth associations and local structures at community levels for a period of 24 months.

The project specifically aims at empowering youth at risk to violence with tools that will enable them become resources for sustaining peace, community resilience and social cohesion in the two targeted districts. The UNDP component will focus on ensuring increased youth civic knowledge, voice and inclusion in decision making on the one hand; while supporting institutions including security and civil authorities with capacities to adequately respond to the needs of vulnerable youths. The project will do this through:




•    Provision of possibilities and opportunities for the voices of youth to be heard and to participate in decision-making spaces (political participation), support sustainable livelihoods and increasing access to prevention and protection services (economic inclusion), including counselling, related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices (including early marriages, drug, alcohol, and substance abuse).
•    Strengthening the capacities of the security and civil authorities at the national and local levels in project targeted areas to deal with youth-at-risk issues adhering to respect for human rights and dignity.
•    Promote judicial and non-judicial restorative processes for the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth at risk; and civic and peace education to improve peaceful living and the sense of civic responsibility among youth at risk in order to increase trust and confidence between them and state and local authorities.

Furthermore, the PBSO approved project aims at promoting judicial and non-judicial restorative processes for the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth at risk; and civic and peace education to improve peaceful living and the sense of civic responsibility among youth at risk in order to increase trust and confidence between them and state and local authorities. With youth at risk now considered the threat but also part of the solution to peace and security in the country, the outcome of this project will directly contribute to sustaining the hard-won peace in Sierra Leone.

To support the implementation of this project, UNDP is recruiting a National Youth Expert who will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the PBF project’s activities within the thematic areas/sectoral areas assigned. The incumbent will directly report to UNDP Chief Technical Specialist and the Governance Team Lead. He/She will receive overall oversight from the Deputy Resident Representative Operations and Programme and work in close collaboration with the other UNDP portfolios included in the programme units and operation teams, and other PBF project’s focal points from UN Agencies (FAO and UNFPA) involved in conjunction with the national counterparts from the Ministry of Youth, Youth Associations, local communities, district representatives, NGOs, CSOs, etc. as well as with the Technical Secretariat of the Priority Plan to ensure its coherence and all the partners involved in the programme process. He/She will also facilitate consultation with local youth organizations and youth individuals, to contribute to delivery of the project’s outputs, when need be.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions

  • Supports implementation of UNDP PBF programme/project strategies focusing on achievement of the following results
  • Supports effective implementation/management of UNDP PBF project activities within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the Country Programme
  • Participates in effective quality control within project’s cycle
  • Ensures provision of top-quality policy advice services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management.





1.    Supports implementation of UNDP PBF programme/project strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Support implementation of UNDP components of the PBF projects and programmemes within the framework of the Priority Plan of peacebuilding financed by the PBF;
  • Ensure the development of joint work plans and an implementation plan for all Youth related activities of projects and programmes, in complementarity and synergy with other PBF programmes and partners intervening in the consolidation of peace and in close collaboration with the focal points of the UN agencies participating in the programme as well as the national partners;
  •  Ensure the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project in the area of Youth interventions in alignment with CO programme and the PBF portfolio, and in close coordination with FAO and UNFPA;
  • Promote synergies with other UNDP programmes; UN Agencies’ programmes and exchanges with other key players in the project by bringing together other partners involved in the areas of intervention.

2.    Supports effective implementation/management of UNDP PBF project activities within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

  • Facilitate tracking and identification of youth emerging issues for consideration next stages of PBF project implementation cycle;
  •  Facilitate the strengthening of the organizational capacities of the existing local security committees by organizing and leading them in the different intervention zones;
  •  Facilitate and coordinate the work of implementing partners identified in the programme document ensuring services provided by IPs meet the technical standards and expectations of the project results;
  • Organize and facilitate discussion workshops and make diagnoses with the main key actors of the project and with youth organizations in order to identify consensual solutions likely to create a peaceful environment for the consolidation of peace;
  • Facilitate the operationalization and implementation of the project’s activities, in synergy with the other projects/programmes partners involved (Government, National Authorities, Youth Associations, CSOs, UN agencies, etc.)
  • Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the project’s activities, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
  • Participation in project’s audit.
  • Contribute to evaluation of the project impact. Monitoring and analysis of the project environment, timely readjustments in portfolio.
  •  Participate in trainings, workshops, meetings and other activities and take part in steering committee meetings, forums and sectoral groups relating to actions of projects and programmes;
  •  Undertake field missions in the areas of project’s activities at local level.

3.    Participates in effective quality control within project’s cycle:

  • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation system to measure progress towards results, and readjust project activities, as necessary;
  •  Prepare and participate in joint field missions, evaluation and external audit missions and disseminate the results;
  •  Prepare all the documents necessary for the establishment of partnerships and the mobilization of additional resources
  •  Write periodic progress reports (quarterly, half-yearly, annual) as well as consolidated reports to be submitted to the PBF and to UNDP management;
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing on the rules and procedures in force within UNDP;
  • Perform any other tasks, in connection with the programme, which may be entrusted to it by the UNDP country office.

  4. Ensures provision of top-quality policy advice services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Periodically assess the achievements in the field and the progress of activities and ensure the documentation of knowledge (best practices, lessons learned and case studies) resulting from the implementation of projects and programmes in the intervention areas;
  •  Ensure compliance with procedures for the management of project funds and provide advice and recommendations on the use of project resources;
  •  Facilitate the visibility of the results of the project in close collaboration with the UNDP Communication Specialist and the communication officer within the PBF Technical Secretariat;
  •  Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals.





  Impact of Key Results

The key results have an impact on peacebuilding and on the success of the country programme within specific areas of cooperation as well as on the design, operation and programme activities. In particular, these results focus their impact on Peace, Security and Judicial Governance, national cohesion, democracy promotion, conflict prevention and management.

Core Competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standardsPromotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
  •  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  •  Treats all people fairly without favoritism
  •  Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
  • Self-development, initiative-taking
  • Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
  •  Creating synergies through self-control and managing conflict
  •  Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
  • Informed and transparent decision-making

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

  • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
  •  In-depth knowledge on development issues
  •  Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
  • Generates innovative and new ideas as well as approaches, and proposes new, more effective ways of doings things

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
  •  Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
  •  Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

  • Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
  • Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
  • Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other means of learning
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Leadership

  • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  • Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines

 

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Master’s Degree/equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences or related field with 5 years of relevant work experience or a Bachelors’ degree with additional two years of relevant work experience.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and monitoring projects/programmes and leading/supporting project/programme management including at least 5 years focusing on youth programme;
  • Experience in managing post-crisis and peacebuilding projects and programmes
  • Demonstrated knowledge on youth empowerment, youth-inclusive public policies, youth activism;
  • Demonstrated work experience on youth development interventions/projects in the UN, UNDP, government entities or CSOs/youth organizations, movements and networks;
  • Understanding of the context of youth dynamics Sierra Leone;
  • Knowledge of Youth, Peace and Security and the Sustainable Development Goals;
  • Understanding of UNDP’s policy and programme approaches
  • Understanding of  youth meaningful participation and inclusion.
  • Experience in multi-partner coordination, participating in inter-agency processes, and working in partnership with a wide range of organizations.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills; research, analytical and writing abilities
  • Ability to work in teams and under pressure and time constraints

Language Requirements

Fluency in both written and spoken English

 

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