Consultancy - Programme Support Coordinator Sierra Leone

IDLO IN SIERRA LEONE

In Sierra Leone, IDLO is supporting the Government in its efforts to combat trafficking-in-persons (TIP) through facilitating the harmonization of legal and policy frameworks to combat TIP by targeted TIP focal points in Siera Leone;  promoting the use of data on TIP for planning and information-sharing purposes;  providing technical support to monitor, analyze, and report TIP information; supporting efforts to ensure that law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges in Sierra Leone have a shared understanding of how to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate TIP; and supporting efforts to ensure targeted law enforcement and justice actors know the requirements of existing anti-TIP and related legislation, action plans, and standard operating procedures.  Under the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Anti- Trafficking in Persons Secretariat (ATIP), is the agency responsible for coordinating TIP response in the country.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Lead and the overall guidance of the Country Manager, the Programme Support Coordinator will perform the following duties:

• Support programme implementation and ensure consistency with project design and goals;
• Manage the coordination of work and information between IDLO and the Anti-Trafficking-in-Persons Secretariat;
• Communicate and serve as a liaison between IDLO and the range of partners working on trafficking in persons;
• Provide programme management technical support to national partners working on trafficking in persons;
• Monitor project activities to ensure timely completion and make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections;
• Conduct research on legal, political, social, and economic events, trends, and/or developments that may impact project delivery; and produce analytical reports;
• Provide advice on the country context and emerging issues that need to be addressed by IDLO;
• Build relationships and maintain networks with the law and justice actors in the responsible country, particularly those supporting the Government of Cote D’Ivoire in its efforts to combat trafficking-in-persons;
• Represent IDLO in programme events as required; and under the guidance of the supervisor, build relationships and liaise with donors, UN agencies, government institutions; civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the specific thematic areas and in the general rule of law and access to justice field;
• Contribute to routine reports, briefings, analyses, and assessments as required;
• Maintain professional and timely communications with and between partners and IDLO;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Work Experience

• Graduate degree, Masters or equivalent, in Law, International Relations, Development Studies, or any other related field is required;
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within an international organization, is required;
• Professional experience in capacity development and rule of law programming would be an asset;

 Specific knowledge, skills, and behavioral competencies

• Familiarity with the standard programme and data management methodologies, tools, processes, and results-based management and monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Works well with others and actively participates. Shares information contributes, encourages, and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the region when necessary.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

IDLO shall offer the selected candidate a single engagement contract for twelve (12) months; with a three (3) month probation period and the possibility of contract extension subject to performance, the operating context in Sierra Leone, and availability of funding. 

IDLO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications from qualified and diverse candidates. IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks on all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

Application Deadline: 27 December 2024 (23:59hrs, Rome time).