Asst. Wash & Climate Change Coordinator

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Internal & External 

General Description of the Programme 

GOAL has been operating in Sierra Leone since the late 1980s, initially in emergency response, with a  permanent presence since 1999 response, with a permanent presence in country since 1999. GOAL  operates from its main office based in Freetown, with other sub operational offices in Kenema, Kambia,  Bombali, and Moyamba Districts. GOAL implements programmes in 8 of Sierra Leones 16 districts:  Western Area Urban, Kambia, Kenema, Bombali, Port Loko, Koinadugu, Karene, Moyamba, and hires  over 165 staff across the country. Our programmes focus on the WASH and Health sectors including  urban and rural WASH programmes, health system strengthening, social and behaviour change; Blue  Economy and FSL; and emergency response programming. 

The GOAL Sierra Leone WaSH programme has two components: Urban and Rural WaSH. While  the Rural WaSH focusses on creating access to safe drinking water, the urban WaSH component  has focused on Waste Management. GOAL co manages an Urban Waste Treatment Plant (Fecal  Sludge Management) in Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Freetown City Council.  Innovative climate change adaptation and mitigation project components were developed on  top of and building on the experience of the Liquid Waste Treatment plant and have been in  implementation in tandem: Home Biogas; Compost and Briquette production-these are waste  to energy and value micro projects intended to join the dots in the circular economy. Besides,  Sato Pans are being piloted and marketed to enable households adopt their use with the bid to  enhance their sanitary and hygiene a practice as well as reduce possible emissions from Waste  by linking it with the innovative micro projects.  

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

GOAL operates rural WASH programming in Kenema and Moyamba Districts, integrated with positive  sanitation community approaches. 

➢ Construction of over 500 sustainable water points in hard-to reach communities with continued  Operation and Maintenance support through the Water Management Committees.

➢ Social Behaviour Change approach used in every community to effect positive change in  hygiene and sanitation through CLA and CLTS. 

URBAN WaSH 

GOAL is one of the lead urban WASH operators in Sierra Leone, and has supported Freetown in  improving liquid and solid waste management since 2016 by: 

➢ Constructing Freetown’s first wastewater treatment plant opened in May 2021 Capacity development of the FCC on FSM, Business Development Services (BDS), and  Service Level Agreement (SLA) in operationalization of liquid waste vacuum trucks.

➢ Supporting the importation of low-cost sanitation marketing approach 

Development of end-use product innovations from the treatment plant including cooking  briquettes and co-compost. 

➢ Innovative FSM solutions for hard-to-reach communities including the waste to energy  innovation Home Biogas. 

Health: GOAL SL GOAL also focuses on health system strengthening with Irish Aid-funding on  Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health.  

Blue Economy and FSL: Moreover, GOAL SL has engaged since 2022 in the assessment of the  Fishery sub sector in Western Urban and Rural and subsequently implemented micro projects while  aiming to expand its work in 2024 and beyond with funding from Community foundation Ireland and  Faroe Isalnas and the IcSP.  

The WaSH portfolio of GOAL SL also has gotten a new FCDO grant that runs for 4 years and focusses  on WaSH systems for Health and its focus include Solid and Liquid Waste management, enhancing  access to and utilisation of WaSH services and action by the Health Service facilities and WaSH  Governance, which is mainly networking and advocacy as well as WaSH accounting. The geographic  focus of the programme is Urban Western Araea and Five Districts . In a nutshell, the Asst. WaSH and  Climate Change Coordinator will directly lead and coordinate the overall delivery of the new FCDO  funded four years project that is geared towards WaSH systems Strengthening in the Health Service  space.  

Purpose of the role  

The post holder will provide overall strategic leadership, guidance, and coordination of integrated  Environment, Climate Change and WASH programming in terms of technical support in system  strengthening and capacity development; design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;  accountability, learning and innovation; and resource acquisition, engagement & networking. All these  are aimed at achieving well designed, integrated, and sustainable climate change response initiatives  and sustainable WASH systems for building climate resilient systems and communities. 

In order to successfully do so, the post holder must be able to effectively communicate GOAL Global  Climate Change Policy, Programme and approach and demonstrate the linkages between and among  the different programmes on resilience and climate change; and ensure adaptation and mitigation  measures are planned and executed as unique selling points of the GOAL SL programme in CC  programming and innovations. The post holder is responsible to provide technical support in Climate  Change mitigation and tailored services in the origination, development, and financing of carbon  interventions, such as introducing cleaner and more efficient cooking technologies and Nature-based  adaptation solutions to climate change through coordination across Sierra Leone.  

GOAL mainstreams gender, child protection, HIV and environment across all programs and operations.  GOAL is engaged in direct implementation of hardware and software activities as well as supporting a 

mix of national and international partners including community-based organizations which require  significant capacity building of operational and technical capacity. 

Major Responsibilities:  

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results: 

• Lead and manage the overall WS4H programming, including monitoring and evaluation,  programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with stakeholders: Consortia members;  government and other partners and prepare reports for the WaSH and CC Coordinator, PD and  CO management.  
• Lead and manage the overall Innovation and associated micro projects that are embedded in  the Kingtom Fecal Sludge (Liquid Waste) Treatment Plant 
• Provide effective technical support to project teams on roll out of the project activities with an  understanding of the strategic linkages and relationship between and amongst  activities/Outputs. 
• Develop and maintain a coherent program strategy that contributes to GOAL’s strategy  regarding Solid waste management, Liquid Waste management, etc (in close coordination with  the WaSH Coordinator, PD, the CD and the GOAL program team). 
• Prepare documentation for programme reviews and analytical statements on progress and  constraints of WASH outcome and output results for the WS4H project. 
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for  the achievement of the WS4H project and output results. Ensure effective collaboration with  other sectors, where needed as well as link with micro projects in the WaSH sector of GOAL  SL. 
• With other external support agencies, analyze national government WASH sector programmes  and projects, with a focus on WS4H outcomes, using bottleneck analysis tools available in the  sector. 
• Monitor, report and certify the use of programme resources (financial, administrative and other  assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules,  regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.  
• Ensure timely donor reporting, negotiate any changes required to agreements with donors in a  timely manner (in consultation with the WaSH and CC Coordinator; & PD). 
• In coordination with the relevant GSL Team members, and the PDQM, support the preparation  of accurate and timely program proposals and donor reports. 
• Participate in Consortia meetings where relevant and represent the project as well as GOAL SL  where required; and cascade relevant information and decision to project staff as well updating  the WaSH and CC Coordinator; PD. 
• Closely work with the WaSH Engineer: Infrastructure and Innovations in executing the relevant  aspects of the work. 
• Collaborate with the Health Coordinator and Health Programme Managers supporting the  execution of relevant priority areas of the Project (Priority 2). 
• Collaborate with the local partner, WASH NET, who are responsible for the execution of  relevant priority areas of the Project (priority 3). 

Technical Support and system strengthening  

• Provide effective technical support to project teams on understanding the systems approach and  roll out of system strengthening actions. 
• Assis the WaSH & CC Coordinator in Supporting the strengthening of the technical capacity and  overall governance of the FSM unit and Environmental sanitation department to ensure the senior  leadership of the FCC (Department of Environment and Sanitation) takes more roles and ownership  of the management of urban sanitation systems including FSTPs and leased vacuum trucks (SLA)  with enhanced and better engagement.  
• Assis the WaSH & CC Coordinator in Support the strengthening of the O&M system of the Rural  Water Infrastructures including networking and representation at National level.
•  Participate in joint technical coordination, planning and review meetings for all WASH, Environment  & Climate Change actions in GOAL SL and externally as required. 
• Assis the WaSH & CC Coordinator in Identifying capacity gaps in WASH, Environment & Climate  Change to inform the GSL and key partners staff capacity development strategy.
•  Ensure skills and capacity development for project staff and partners in WASH, Environment &  Climate Change strategies, models, and approaches. 
• Coordinate regular learning in project forum to profile, communicate and ensure adoption of  promising practices. 
• Assist the WaSH a& CCC Coordinator to Identify, collaborate and develop business models with  the local partners including mainly the private sector for their involvement in the climate change and  circular economy in urban waste management and sanitation marketing and closely work with the  Partnership HUB for GOAL Global which is based in our Uganda office. 
• Assist the WaSH a& CCC Coordinator to Work towards the development of a private sector strategy  for GOAL SL (in collaboration with the financial inclusion advisor, the PD and relevant staff) and  ensure it aligns with our localisation policy as well as is fit for purpose for operationalising PPP  (CGOAL mediates amongst the communities, private sector and public institutions). 

Accountability, Learning and Innovation  

• Support programs/projects to ensure that high quality Technical Program/Project Designs are in  place. 
• Ensure interpretation and utilization of assessment, baselines, evaluations, and verification on  quality of designs. 
• Ensure development of standardized monitoring tools are in use with appropriate feedback.
• Assis WaSH a& CCC Coordinator to Analyze and interpret Climate Change assessment findings  and utilize the findings to generate evidence-based recommendations for subsequent Programme  designs across all GOAL SL programmes. 
• Support in ensuring quality (re)-design for WASH, Environment & Climate Change projects,  proposals, and concepts as per MEAL guidelines and other standards. 
• Coordinate pilot innovative CC actions and scale up while creating demand for the products and  deepening acceptability of products like Sato Pans, energy efficient stoves/ fuel saving stoves;  carbon finance actions-stoves, clean water structures, etc. 

Programme and Business Development  

• Participate in Go-No Go Processes, write ups, meeting with prospective donors and submission of  concepts/proposals. 
• Technically support PDQM and PD team to develop proposals/concepts to prospective donors for  WASH , Environment & Climate Change Projects. 
• Respond effectively to calls and queries by donors on Urban Resilience, WASH, Environment &  Climate Change Concepts/Proposals in coordination with PD and PDQM; and
•  Work closely with the PDQM Department in the production of materials for donors and for marketing  purposes. 

Coordination, Partnership, and Advocacy :

• Establish and maintain strategic contacts with the relevant stakeholders that directly and indirectly  work in the project. 
• Assis the WaSH & CCC Coordinator to Catalyse/mediate between and amongst the varying local  to national institutions in pursuit of GOAL Climate change, resilient WASH agenda including  capacity support.  
• Work with relevant institutions like Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, EPA, MoWS,  MoPED, Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Fisheries and, etc to develop key national baselines and  parameters useful for programme design, accessing funds, etc.  

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience 

➢ A very strong and solid experience in liquid and solid waste management in urban settings

  ➢ Minimum of a master’s degree in environmental sciences, climate change, waste  management, urban planning, Climatology, Forestry, Agriculture or related discipline.

➢ Minimum seven years of relevant work experience in a similar or related position.

➢ Literate in Microsoft Office and data analysis programs such as SPSS, EPI Info; etc

➢ Knowledge and awareness of current end emerging climate change related narratives and  discourses. 

➢ Experience and interest in waste to energy and clean cooking practices and technologies,  Carbon markets/projects and related issues. 

➢ Willing to learn more on issues related to climate change and carbon markets.

➢ Ability to work and communicate in cross-cultural environment. 

➢ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Environmental  organizations, business community, civil society, and government officials. 

➢ Self-motivated and ability to make decisions. 

➢ Ability to work independently and proven records in climate smart innovations. 

Other Competencies 

➢ A very strong can do and positive attitude. 

➢ Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields. 

➢ Strong budgetary and financial management skills. 

➢ Proficiency in written and spoken English. 

➢ Ability to deliver results.  

➢ Ability to delegate and lead teams effectively.  

➢ Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills. 

➢ Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgement.

➢ Creative and with high thinking and judgement skills. 

➢ Able to multitask and manage stress.  

General terms and conditions 

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.  

Accountability within GOAL 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection 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 any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an  equal opportunities employer.  

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. 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. 

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. 

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.  

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Asst. WaSH & Climate  Change Team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before  5:30 pm – 18th March, 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the  NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY” 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.