Programme Development and Quality Coordinator

Job Description

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL 

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GOAL has been operating in Sierra Leone since 1999, with the overall aim of reducing poverty and vulnerability through  integrated, multi-sectoral interventions. AOur primary focus is on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and  Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), with a specific emphasis on addressing teenage pregnancy. We also work to improve rural  water supply and urban WASH, including faecal sludge management, while promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and  decent work through systems-based approaches and community-led social and behaviour change. GOAL currently  operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Moyamba, and Kenema districts. Our work is supported by  Irish Aid, Charity: Water, FCDO, CFI, JOA, and UN-Habitat. 

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the undermentioned  Cover role: 

General Description of the Programme/GOAL 

Sierra Leone Programme. GOAL implements an integrated programme that aims to build long-term resilience amongst  communities implementing programmes in 7 (seven) districts: Western Area Urban, Western Area Rural, Kambia, Bombali,  Kenema, Moyamba and Kono districts. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a dynamic international NGO that helps  to transform lives every day. If you are someone who is a strong leader with experience in the humanitarian or development  sector, then this role is right for you. 

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Cover – Programme Development and Quality Coordinator (PDQC) will:  ➢ Facilitate collaborative, consultative proposal development  

➢ Submit timely, high-quality donor proposals and reports  

➢ Maintain accurate, up-to-date grant tracking  

➢ Support programme evaluation, review, and adaptation  

The role also covers broader programme support in accountability, communications, and advocacy, and helps build a  culture of continuous learning and improvement within the GOAL team. 

Duties and responsibilities 

Proposal Development:  

• Actively identify and track funding opportunities, donor priorities, and approaches; liaise with donors and consortium  partners as needed 
• Arrange and facilitate proposal design and programme development meetings, ensuring participation of the Programme  Director and relevant colleagues from technical, finance, support departments, and consortium partners  • Work with programme and finance teams to develop cohesive, quality concept notes and proposals that meet internal and  external deadlines and incorporate technical expertise
• Maintain an updated repository of key organisational information for proposals, plus a file of all prior submissions, to support  staff induction, learning, and future reference 
• Manage a funding tracker to monitor donor pipeline opportunities and, in support of PCs/PMs, proactively identify funding  gaps 
• Support the PD, PCs, and PMs to effectively mainstream cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, social inclusion, and  quality standards 

Report writing:  

• Maintain updated grants and proposal tracking records to ensure all responsible staff are aware of deadlines and reporting  requirements  
• Coordinate, collate, and support programme staff in writing donor grant reports to ensure timely, quality submissions that  clearly show progress and achievements against plans  
• Coordinate Grant Management Meetings, disseminate grants and proposal documents, and respond to information requests  from the field and partners 
• In collaboration with MEAL and programme coordinators, update programme briefing packs for use with external audiences 

Programme Quality:  

• Ensure familiarity with GOAL’s strategic objectives and with compliance issues for GOAL and current and potential donors.  • Meet with Programme Coordinators and Managers on a regular basis to keep abreast of progress against implementation  plan and identify areas where support is required.  
• From these identified areas, conduct specific pieces of work focussing on programme evaluation, review, learning and  assessment as agreed with the PD and M&E Coordinator.  
• Coordinate the information flow between programmes and senior management, facilitate learning meetings and reviews.  • Provide training/support to programme staff/teams on identified areas for improvement as pertains to grant management,  reporting, proposal writing or evaluation of programmes as and when needed.  
• Support GOAL’s work towards adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards, including in country milestones in the  membership and accreditation process.  

Representation:  

• Represent GOAL to external stakeholders as agreed with the PD. 

Communication and Information Management.  

• Take a lead on ensuring clear and complete documentation of grants and programme documents accessible to colleagues  in all GOAL SL offices, including oversight of the SharePoint site. 
• Coordinate with PCs, PMs and M&E Unit to ensure collection and proactive use of beneficiary case studies, photos, field  reports and other information to demonstrate effectively to different audiences the achievements (and challenges) of  programmes implemented. 
• Review materials to ensure quality and adherence to Code of Conduct and other guidelines, and liaise with CD, ACDP and  ACDS for correct level sign off. 
• Develop a communications plan in line with the ACP, GOAL Global communications policy and GOAL SL country strategy. • Ensure production of quarterly Programme Updates, Newsletters, Briefing Papers, and information Pack etc as established  in the Communications Plan, for distribution to donors, clusters, working groups, supporters etc. 
• Compile and edit country programme Annual Report and internal updates/reports for PD and CD. 

Other:  

• With the support of the PD, continually adapt and improve the PDQ and reporting process. 
• At the request of the PD, take responsibility for other duties in line with the responsibilities outlined in this job description.

Key Performance Objectives 

• To ensure collaborative and consultative proposal development processes, submission of timely and high-quality donor  proposals. 
• Ensure collaborative and quality donor report writing and timely submission.  
• Contribute to the evaluation and review of programme progress and adaptation as part of the programme quality. • Ensure accountability and better communications both internally and externally and information management in GOAL SL  programme. 

Behaviors (Values in practice) 

• Act as a representative of GOAL and demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children and vulnerable  adults both in your private and professional lives. 

Requirements  

• A minimum of three (7) years’ working experience in a managerial capacity particularly grants management,  communication, and accountability. 
• Experience working with large donors e.g., FCDO, USAID, Irish Aid, UN agencies, CW or similar institutional Donors. • Strong and good coordination with donors and other stakeholders. 
• Strong knowledge of and demonstrated practical experience in Comms and MEAL methodology to ensure programme  quality and data analysis and report writing.  
• Demonstrated skills in analysing, interpreting, and communicating information to various stakeholders • Advanced skills with MS Office (particularly Excel) and experience designing applications/forms with ODK-based digital  data collection software (e.g. CommCare, SurveyCTO, ODK, iFormBuilder, Kobo, etc.) Experience working with Power BI  preferred. 
• Good communication, interpersonal and motivational skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with a team under  challenging field conditions 
• Experience in capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the ability to empower staff through opportunities for  growth & development. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with people, good judgment and commitment to  GOAL’s objectives and policies. 
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) 

Desirable 

➢ Formal qualifications at graduate or postgraduate level in relevant field, ICT, International Development, or other relevant  subjects. 

➢ Knowledge of statistical software packages, such as SPSS, Stata and/or R preferred. 

➢ Previous experience with leading and managing grants and proposal development 

➢ Experience in Sierra Leone or West Africa  

➢ Female candidates are encouraged to apply 

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.  

General terms and conditions 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, which have been developed to ensure the  maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring  the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of  duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job  with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an  equal opportunity employer.

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. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should apply with: 

➢ An application letter clearly justifying how they meet the selection criteria. 

➢ Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom  must be their current or most recent employer. 

➢ Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate. ➢ Recent Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate.  

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 – 2nd June, 2026 

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) 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”