District Programme Support Officer 

by Careers

in Consultant
Full Time
Sierra Leone, Freetown
October 21, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 21, 2024
  • Location
    Sierra Leone, Freetown
  • Expiration date
    October 31, 2024
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree
  • Organization
    Mott MacDonald
  • Required Languages
    English, Krio

Job Description

District Programme Support Officer (X1), SSEIP2

FCDO awarded Mott MacDonald to lead the implementation Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald ion 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. WE ARE ESPECIALLY KEEN TO HEAR FROM FEMALE APPLICANTS TO CREATE A GENDER-BALANCED TEAM. 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 District Programme Support Officer (Freetown)
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 November 2024
Report to Programme Manager 
Example duties and responsibilities
  • The District Programme Support Officer position is based in Freetown and will support District Officers based in 16 districts across the country.  
  • Enforce policy compliance: 
  • Ensure that MMSL employees, consultants, suppliers, and partners in the districts are aware of MMSL finance and operations policies. 
  • Provide guidance (tools and trainings) to consultants and partners to support them in complying with policies. 
  • Identify non-compliance issues and report to MMSL management and recommend interventions to address the issues.
  • Verify the authenticity and capacity of suppliers in the districts and make appropriate recommendations to MMSL management. 
  • Monitor security and risks in the districts and report to MMSL management where appropriate.
  • Health and Safety:
Closing date Applications must be received by CLOSE OF BUSINESS  30th October 2024
How to submit Please click on the link and follow the instructions. https://apply.mottmac.com/job-invite/5520/

NO HARD COPIES ACCEPTED
What to submit Completed cover letter AND Curriculum Vitae, including 3 referees preferably HRs of your former and current employers.

 

Candidate profile
Experience/skills
  • Monitor and support MMSL employees, consultants, suppliers, and partners to implement MMSL health and safety policies. 
  • • Provide periodic updates to MMSL management on issues related to health and safety. 
  • Monitor and ensure that all MMSL vehicles and office premises are fitted with valid fire extinguishers.
  • Monitor and ensure that all MMSL approved riders are provided with and use approved PPEs at all times.
  • Provide monthly district motorcycle usage report and report non-compliance issues to management for appropriate disciplinary action.
  • Programme Support: 
  • Work with the Regional Coordinators and District Officers to support the delivery of MMSL activities in the districts. 
  • Validate Orange money numbers of participants and confirm registration with Orange Money.
  • Verify payment spreadsheets with attendance list for all MMSL activities and forward validated lists to Senior Operations Officer for processing. 
  • Ensure that each district has a verified list of trainees that the programme constantly engages in the districts. 
  • Maintain an up-to-date database of teachers and other government personnel who receive ongoing training from the programme. 
  • Operations
  • Work with RCs and DOs to ensure motorcycles are in good working order. 
  • Provide monthly motorcycle repairs and maintenance report with supporting approved work orders.
  • Provide districts monthly fuel monitoring and consumption reports including districts generator reports together with supporting documents.
  • Provide monthly stationery and consumables requests and follow-up on deliveries.
  • Conduct quarterly physical verification of assets in all districts and update assets register.
  • Ensure that all districts’ assets are tagged according to tag numbers in assets register.
  • Ensure that each district has a validated vendor list to support district activities. 
  • Ensure motorbikes licenses and insurance are up to date and that all riders have valid license
 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.
Commitment 
  • Gender and disability inclusion, including child protection and safeguarding.
  • Support to raising student learning outcomes.
  • Working with and through others.
  • Respecting and meeting deadlines.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to relocate and be based in Kambia district
Qualifications
  • Higher (undergraduate) degree in a relevant area or equivalent 
  • Practical experience in project compliance, health and safety, project support and coordination, finance, and operations with reputable international organisation(s); 
 Language
  • English (professional proficiency) 
  • Krio (fluent spoken)

 

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