Project Officer

About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund is creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
The project officers will be responsible for the day -to-day direct implementation of the anticipated Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)Project in either of the following districts: Portloko, Kambia, Karene, Bombali & Koinadugu

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar context

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Development Studies, Rural Development, Social Work, Project Management, or related fields

Primary Responsibilities

• She/he will be responsible for community-based planning, coordination, mobilization, coaching, mentoring, training, supportive monitoring, and reporting among other duties.
• Serve as first point of contact for the Teachers, Assistants and Cooks during the project implementation.
• Supervise the refurbishment of ECCE centers
• Represent ChildFund International – Sierra Leone at any related district level and chiefdom level coordination meetings as and when required.
• Acts as liaison between ChildFund and other stakeholders, and between participants and communities at the district and chiefdom levels.
• Ensures project plans are executed in a timely manner and share updates on progress and challenges.
• Compile and document monthly and quarterly project reports and submit to Project Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Works closely with the District Council, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and Teaching Service Commission (TSC) at district during the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Visit at least one ECCE center per day and conduct

Any other duty assigned by the Project Manager

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

•  Computer literate with reasonable proficiency in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and reporting (essential)
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Ability to coordinate several tasks within a given timeframe
• Ability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains and possession of a valid rider’s license
• Experience working at community level across all stakeholder levels through effective mobilization and coordination.
• Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills
• Ability to solve problems, particularly in challenging situations
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability