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Details: 11 July 2022

Helen Keller International
Job Announcement
IT Officer
Job Type: Full time
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Start Date: 20th July, 2022
End Date: Annual contract (renewable)
Reports to: Administration & Operations Manager
Open to Expatriates: No
Grade: I/J
Introduction
Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vi-sion 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 interven-tions 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.
Scope of Work
The IT Officer will oversee all aspects of the country office’s information systems, working with Global IS staff to ensure network administration, hardware and application management, securi-ty, user support and administrative functions are all properly managed.
This position requires a broad set of technical, planning, problem-solving and hands-on support skills. Especially important is the ability to work effectively in our low-resource settings that pre-sent significant infrastructure challenges, and the ability to communicate and collaborate in our multicultural environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Infrastructure Management
• Perform installation, maintenance and updating of local area network components, in-cluding servers, routers, switches, firewalls, peripherals, printers, network nodes, termi-nals, and wiring, in accordance with HKI standards
• Manage the internet connectivity for the office in such a way to maximize the operation and efficiency of the office
• Maintain the supply of network and computer equipment in the country offices and plan for and implement the routine replacement of hardware components
• Perform routine server maintenance, event tracking and performance monitoring duties, configuration and security tasks.
Network Administration
• Maintain the stability and performance of the country office networks, performing quality control, troubleshooting steps and working with vendors and service providers to isolate, diagnose and resolve network problems.
PC and Application Management
• Perform PC configurations, per HKI IS Standards
• Perform application installation, configuration, testing and upgrade tasks, per HKI IS Standards.
Network Security
• Ensure local defences against malware and intrusion are adequate and maintained, rec-ommending strategies, applications or services as necessary
• Manage the office’s firewall and VPN, and anti-malware programs.
Data Security
• Ensure that data backup and recovery systems are in place and functioning, per HKI IS Standards
• Configure and maintain the use of One Drive for Business and SharePoint for staff file management, and train staff in the proper monitoring and use of these tools.
User Support
• Provide desktop support services to office staff, performing problem identification and resolution for user problems
• Perform an Information Systems orientation for new staff, and periodic refresher training for all staff.
Team Participation
• Actively participate in monthly calls with the Africa Regional Information Systems Man-ager and monthly calls with the Global IS Staff
• Participate in regional or global-level working groups when assigned.
Special IS Projects
• Respond to special requests and/or projects related to improving the functionality and se-curity of Helen Keller Intl’s information systems.
Qualification and Experience
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, informational technology, or any other related field
• At least 5 years of proven experience as IT Officer/Manager
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, computer hardware and software systems
• Experience in data centered management and governance
• Hands on experience with network installation and management
• 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
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, Application letter stating clearly on the subject line of your email “Application for IT Officer”, names and contacts of three references, a daytime telephone/mobile contact to HR/Administration Manager, 22 New Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross, Freetown or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the close of business on 14th July 2022.
Helen Keller International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of HKI’s vision, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, especially women, to apply.

Details: 28 November 2021

Freetown, November 28th, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

SERVICE DOWNTIME

Orange Sierra Leone ("The Company ") wishes to inform its valued customers that its data and voice services were impacted on the night of the 27th of November 2021. The outage resulted from a serious accident that occurred around the premises of the landing Station by Beach road, where a truck carrying a 40ft container cut our main fibre cables resulting to severe disruptions to our services.

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Details: 25 August 2021

Request for the expression of interest for the hiring of consultancy services of sierra Leone’s hydrogeological groundwater mapping

Date of issue: 25th August 2021
Mode of Financing: Government of Sierra Leone
IFB No: NWRMA/HYDRO/ICB/2021/002

Details: 25 August 2021

REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
SIERRA LEONE HYDROLOGICAL MAPPING OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AGENCY SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 25 GROUNDWATER AND 10 SURFACE WATER MONITORING STATIONS

Details: 30 May 2021

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for the position of Senior Finance Officer

Details: 25 August 2021

Details: 22 July 2020

Driver VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Details: 25 August 2021

REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR SIERRA LEONE’S HYDROLOGICAL GROUNDWATER MAPPING (CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES)

Details: 29 March 2020

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Programme Effectiveness Director’– Freetown
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To lead a team responsible for Programme Effectiveness through the development and implementation of the National Office Strategy, technical oversight of programme areas, to ensure quality assurance in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and projects in alignment to World Vision standards and industry best practices.
The job holder communicates World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example of others

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development on implementation of the National Office Strategy; and successful implementation of design, monitoring, and evaluation in World Vision Sierra Leone country programs
- Ensure adequate human and technical resources are available to implement National office objectives; promote the alignment of sector business plans so to meet strategic objectives
- Help build capacity of field level staff and strengthen the skills of the Programme Effectiveness team so that capacity of field level operational staff and Programme Effectiveness staff is enhanced to deliver quality programming
- Engage externally at national level and internally thereby encouraging active participation and representation.
- Ensure technical standards are defined (understood), and appropriate systems are applied in programmes and projects, technical standards and processes developed to aid project implementation at the field level.
- Develop simple and contextualized tools for proper delivery on Design Monitoring and Evaluation processes (assessment, designs, monitoring and evaluation, reflections, etc) for the support to quality assurance in programmes; ensuring Child Protection is mainstreamed into Design Monitoring and Evaluation processes, and all programmes and projects.
- Effectively supervise and mentor the Risk Manager, Gender and Advocacy Manager, Livelihoods Advisor, Design Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Knowledge Management and Systems Manager.
- Lead research and learning on various program, projects, and document best practices to enhance effective program and project implementation.
- Ensure adequate tools are in place to monitor and document impact in all programme areas. Facilitate information management and flow to ensure a smooth working relationship with other departments.
- Ensure adequate and timely follow up and tracking of all audit recommendation relating to your Function as agreed in the Management Response and champion Child Safe Organizational practices (e.g. children are not hired to execute World Vision projects, report/refer cases of abuse perpetrated by staff and non-staff ...etc)
OTHER COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Attend and lead in daily devotions.
- Champions Child Safe Organization practices (e.g. children are not hired to execute World Vision International Sierra Leone projects, report/refer cases of abuse perpetrated by staff and non-staff ...etc)
- Management, team-building skills required.
- Perform other duties as required.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Be Safe and Resilient
- Build Relationships
- Learn and Develop
- Partner and Collaborate
- Deliver Results
- Be Accountable
- Improve and Innovate
- Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES
- Model Self-Management
- Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
- Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
- Develop the Organisation for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Educational level required: A Master’s Degree in development Studies or Social Sciences or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ field working experience on Design Monitoring and Evaluation and programme management.
- At least seven (7) years progressive experience in the humanitarian and development sector
- Strong skills in research methodology, and application of data analysis using computer programs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CAPABLITIES
- Computer Skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Working knowledge and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in English
- Capabilities to identify needs in staff training
- Abilities to maintain effective working relationships with all staffs and all other partners
- Abilities to work with team and contribute in building team spirit,

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Programme Effectiveness Director’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: April 13, 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to
work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties.
Successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct Police check for successful applicant.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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