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Helen Keller Sierra Leone - Job Announcement – External/Internal
Helen Keller Intl is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty and is devoted to scaling up evidence-based, cost-effective solutions to improve care practices and ensure that basic health interventions reach vulnerable people, with a focus on women, youth, and children.

Helen Keller Intl has been operating in Sierra Leone for nearly 20 years in support of the Nutrition and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) components of the National Health Development Plan of the Ministry of Health and

Sanitation, as well as food security component of the Ministry of Agriculture.
1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager x 1 (Re-advertisement)
Job Type: Full time
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Start Date: 15 September 2023
End Date: 14 September 2024; Annual contract (renewable)
Reports to: Program Director
Open to Expatriates: No
Grade: K

Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager will provide leadership to the HKI Sierra Leone Country Office (CO) to meet its monitoring, evaluation and learning commitments as per our internal strategy and donor agreements. The MEL Manager will lead the M&E team in the CO, support harmonization of M&E efforts ongoing in HKI, contribute to evidence-based program design and build a culture of data for decision making in the CO as the main responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of all new MEL related initiatives for the CO.
- Establish and rollout a common M&E approach across the different programmatic areas in the CO;
- Ensure proper monitoring of all programs including but not limited to donor commitments.
- Ensure high quality (complete, accurate, consistent, and regular) data collection and analysis across the CO portfolio.
- Encourage and support use of technology driven tools and systems for MEL.
- Develop and roll-out KPIs for CO performance in consultation with program leads and senior management.
- Lead on planning, implementing and managing all program evaluations, impact studies, lessons learned, etc.;
- Contribute to the proposal and program design, as needed.
- Lead development of program logframes, indicators, M&E tools, etc.;
- Manage the M&E team by supervising and mentoring direct reports following internal HR guidance for managers.
- Actively collaborate with the region and global counterparts, as needed.
- Serve as CO focal point for all M&E initiatives.
- Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the Program Director/Country Director.

Qualification and experience
- A bachelors’ degree in a relevant field – social science, statistics, international development, etc. A post-graduate degree will be an add on
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of multi-program portfolio in an office of similar size
- Strong measurement, analytical and data skills inlcuding demonstrated experience in developing both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
- Excellent skills in data visualization, information management systems including different software.
- Experience in managing staff and teams.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance.
- Must be able and willing to work in a diverse office in terms of language, culture, etc. Proven experience in research, analysis, and publication an added advantage
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Food Systems & Nutrition) x 1
Job Type: Full time
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Start Date: 15th September 2023
End Date: 14th September 2024; Annual contract (renewable)
Reports to: MEL Manager
Open to Expatriates: No
Grade: I
Job Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Food Systems & Nutrition) will support in all data collection, analysis and learning activities related to the food systems and nutrition portfolio of the Helen Keller Sierra Leone Country Office. The person will work closely with both program teams to facilitate data collection, build/contribute to research protocols and data collection tools, assess field realities and support capacity building, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper monitoring of all food systems and nutrition programs to ascertain adherence to timelines and standards of implementation.
- Support and contribute to all donor reports, as needed for the two portfolio projects.
- Hold regular reviews of M&E plans, tools and data for the food systems and nutrition projects with the relevant teams.
- Ensure collection and analysis of high quality (complete, accurate, consistent, and regular) data for the food systems and nutrition projects.
- Contribute towards strengthening M&E functions across the two portfolios.
- Contribute to the proposal and program design, as needed.
- Contribute towards development of program logframes, indicators, M&E tools, M&E workplans, etc., for food systems and nutrition projects.
- Actively collaborate with the region and global counterparts, as needed.
- Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the supervisor.
Qualification and experience
- A bachelors’ degree in a relevant field – social science, statistics, international development, etc. A post-graduate degree will be an add on.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in monitoring and evaluation in an office of similar size;
- Strong measurement, analytical and data skills inlcuding demonstrated experience in developing both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
- Excellent skills in data visualization, information management systems including different software.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Proven experience in research, analysis and publication an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
3. Program Officer (Food Systems) x 1
Job Type: Full time
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Start Date: 15th September 2023
End Date: 14th September 2024, Annual contract (renewable)
Reports to: Program Coordinator (Food Systems)
Open to Expatriates: No
Grade: I
The Program Officer (Food systems) will support the food systems activities of Helen Keller Intl in country. S/he will contribute to the overall effort of HKI’s food systems programs in planning, organizing, training, supervising, and monitoring.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and Networking:
- Collaborate closely with Sierra Leone Agriculture Research Institute (SLARI), Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) both at national and district level.
- Facilitate market linkages along the orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP) value chain (from producers ?processors ? market), dialogue and advocate with stakeholders.
- Support in developing implementation plans and sub awards, as needed.
- Support the team to identify and engage processors, bakers and producers to improve the OFSP value chain.
- Support identification and migration of vines from both upland and low land sites and from first cropping season to second cropping season.
- Support all procurements, BvAs and knowledge management initiatives in the team.
- Represent Helen Keller on all external platforms, as requested by supervisor.
Training:
- Support/co-facilitate the training of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and mother support groups (MSGs) in target districts on best agronomic practices package.
- Support/co-facilitate the training of processors, bakers, and petty traders on processing technique of OFSP for commercial purposes.
- Support the revision and adaptation of training materials.
- Support/co-facilitate all other relevant trainings under the program inlcuding climate smart agriculture practices.
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Support the M&E Officer in data collection and monitoring.
- Monitor maintenance and multiplication of all farmers’ groups nationwide.
- Provide supportive supervision and feedback to beneficiaries and the program.
- Contribute to and participate in any program evaluations/assessments, as needed.
Advocacy
- Source and write success stories inlcuding photographs for donor reports and social media pages of the organization.
- Support and participate in advocacy meeting, sharing of results and learning event along value chain actors.
Reporting:
- Contribute to the donor reporting.
- Contribute to any global reports, as needed.
- Contribute to the CO matrix and strategic plan.
- Carry out any additional appropriate tasks that are requested by Helen Keller
Qualification and Experience
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
4. Drivers x 2 (Bombali & Freetown)
Job Type: Full time
Posts Two (2)
Locations: Freetown and Makeni - Sierra Leone
Start Date: 15th September 2023
End Date: 14th September 2024, Annual contract (renewable)
Reports to: Operations & Admin Manager
Open to Expatriates: No
Grade: C
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
- Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and before/after trips to field), and notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any vehicle problems.
- Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
- Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
- Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect.
- Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of the organization.
- Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
- Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles.
- Secure the vehicles when not in use.
- Provide support to Helen Keller field office staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.
- Fill in Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.
- Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekend and after hours by rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specific Responsibilities:
Vehicle Driving:
- Possess a valid local driver’s license.
- Read and understand Helen Keller’s Vehicle Management policies and procedures related to vehicle management and driving protocols.
- Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
- Deliver and pick up materials and documents at offices and businesses in a professional and courteous manner.
Vehicle Management & Maintenance:
- Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and for trips), and signal any actual or potential problems to the staff person responsible for vehicle management;
- Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
- Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles.
- Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night. It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.
- Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
- Provide support to Helen Keller staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.
- Fill in log sheets after each trip with complete information and Fuel Logbook.
Vehicle Safety:
- Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect.
- Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of Helen Keller.
- Do not accept unknown parcels, baggage or other questionable loads into the vehicles.
- Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside Helen Keller vehicles.
- Verify that passengers riding in Helen Keller vehicles wear seat belts at all times. Drivers are responsible for enforcing this rule in their vehicles.
- Yield the right-of-way to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, even if progress is slowed.
- Provide contact location to staff when in the field.
- Notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.
- Inform the staff person responsible for vehicle management or Country Director of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of Helen Keller staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. in order to alert staff.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times.

Qualifications:
- Secondary-level diploma.
- 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics an advantage.
- Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
- Verifiable references.
- Professional, courteous and punctual.
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
- English language skills highly desired.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Please mark your application as per the references stated in the positions above (referencing the SUBJECT heading) Closing date for the receipt of applications is 17:00hrs on Thursday 24 August, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”