Job Description
Senior Programme Officer for Gender and Inclusion, SSEIP2
FCDO awarded Mott MacDonald to lead the implementation of the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP) 2, which builds on the work of the first phase: Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP), also called Leh Wi Lan (Krio for “Let’s Learn”). The programme will support the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at the secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls and children with disabilities in school.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organization. We promote equal opportunities and have initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture. ONLY FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
| Job description |
| Job title | Senior Programme Officer for Gender and Inclusion |
| Salary range | Negotiable, contract position |
| Time commitment | Full-time, contract position |
| Location | Freetown |
| Travel | The position requires regular travel nationwide to the district and school level. |
| Start date | April 2025 |
| Report to | Deputy Team Leader |
| Example duties and responsibilities | Support technical delivery in Output 4 (Gender and Inclusion):- Plan, coordinate and support OP4-related workshops, meetings and training events ensuring that technical and operational plans are joined up so that timely support is provided by the Operations Team.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and to ensure that they are coordinated with work in other Output areas.
- Lead the development and oversight of output related budgets.
- Ensure that District Programme Officers are familiar with, and provide feedback on, work plans.
- Work closely with Output 4 Lead to deliver activities on time and to a high standard.
- Support the building of positive relationships with MBSSE and partners to ensure effective transition of LWL work.
- Oversee coordination and planning of workshops and training events including SQAOs and school staff capacity development activities ensuring that technical and operational plans are joined up and timely support is provided by the operations team.
- Work with the System Actors including MBSSE, Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Output 4 Lead and Key Adviser, and Deputy Team Leader to draw evidence from our work on Gender and Inclusion.
- Coordinate with SSEIP2 District Officers to support the implementation of district-led activities.
- Provide support to Output 4 Lead as required to ensure effective delivery of activities within the Outputs.
- Regularly reports to LWL project management on programme activities and progress through monthly technical meetings and updates to the monthly calendar.
- Contribute to development and review of quarterly reports.
- Contribute to reporting on key programme development indicators including collection of relevant data as needed.
The role of the SPO for Gender and Inclusion may be adjusted based on the needs of the SSEIP II and the skills and interests of the person appointed to this position. - We will explore the possibility for this role to lead on delivery of one of the two main results of Output 4 (either Gender-based violence or Child and Adolescent Health and Life Skills), while the Output 4 Lead oversees provides more strategic oversight and support
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| Closing date | Applications must be received by CLOSE OF BUSINESS 13th March 2025 |
| How to submit | Please click on the link and follow the instructions. External: https://apply.mottmac.com/job-invite/7492/ NO HARD COPIES ACCEPTED |
| What to submit | Completed cover letter AND Curriculum Vitae, including 3 referees preferably HRs of your former and current employers. Please use the Job Title as the subject of your email application |
| Candidate profile |
| Experience/skills | - Experience in planning, designing, and running a workstream independently, ideally within a development programme context
- Experience in delivering activities related to Gender and Inclusion within an international education development context.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to coordinate across the wider programme and with government and other development partners, building collaborative relationships.
- Fluent use of core computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, Dropbox, WhatsApp,
- Ability to create synthesised reports, both formal written documents in Word and PowerPoint presentations with exhibits
- Ability to create and maintain detailed work plans, down to hourly logistics as needed (e.g., training workshops, team travel to districts)
- Ability to understand and create activity budgets and cash flows.
- Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and succinctly both in written form (e.g., email updates) and verbally.
| Mindset | - Independent and proactive.
- Keenness to bring about positive change.
- Collaborative and respectful of others.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Willingness to travel regularly to remote schools.
- Willingness to learn and adopt Mott MacDonald norms, procedures, and systems.
- Commitment to uphold the highest standards of ethics, and personal and professional conduct, and lead by example on safeguarding, safety, financial integrity, inclusion, and respect for others.
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| Qualifications | - A degree in education or similar, a postgraduate degree is desired.
| Language | - English (professional proficiency)
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