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Head of Programmes – Sierra Leone

  • June 19, 2023
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Organization: Trócaire
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Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trocaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

As Head of Programmes for Trócaire Sierra Leone you will guide and oversee the exciting programme work that Sierra Leone is supporting. In Sierra Leone, Trócaire’s key programming areas are to achieve climate and environmental justice; ensure women and girls’ protection, voice & influence; and save lives and protect human dignity. In addition, Trócaire supports work on the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, promote women’s political participation and leadership, sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment, natural resource management and environmental conservation, and humanitarian preparedness and response.

Trócaire has an exciting and well-established program and is exclusively working with local partners and is funded by 4 major donors. A key component of Trocaire Sierra Leone’s work is to support local civil society organisations to strengthen their organisational, institutional, financial, technical, and managerial capacities. Trócaire’s Sierra Leone draws support from, Trócaire’s global hub on partnership and localisation based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Trócaire Sierra Leone is at the fore of Trócaire’s organisational efforts to improve the lives of women and girls in the country and has been instrumental in supporting the GEWE Bill and the development of the 2023 Sierra Leone Women’s Manifesto. The Sierra Leone team also supports initiatives to drive climate and environmental justice. Sierra Leone is a member of Trócaire’s Climate Change and Gender Portfolio with Rwanda, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.

The Head of Programmes role is an existing role responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of strong thematic programmes that meet internal and external programme quality demands. The Head of Programmes coordinates technical and thematic support with global advisors and teams and ensures that the Sierra Leone team engages with the global organisation. The exciting and fast-paced role ensures that programmes align with Trócaire’s policies, incorporate research and innovation, and inform policy and advocacy work locally and internationally.

Reporting to Country Director, this is a fixed-term one year maternity cover located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Head of Programmes currently manages a team of eight professionals. This role entails frequent travel to partner, project, and community sites and periodic travel outside Sierra Leone.The Head of Programmes will also be a member of the Country Management Team (CMT).

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

• Defend Human Rights and Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at https://www.trocaire.org/

Requirements

You will report to the Sierra Leone Country Director**.** This job opportunity will be offered on an unaccompanied Fixed Term Contract for 1 year and is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. As part of your role, you will manage a team of 8 professionals.

See full job description HERE

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including housing, medical insurance, a pension scheme, life assurance and generous annual leave.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click HERE for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@trocaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement HERE

How to apply

Please apply online at the Trocaire Careers Page https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/E3688DC8E4/

Closing Date for Applications is 29th June 2023



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