The purpose of this is role is to provide high quality technical inputs in designing, delivering and monitoring of resilient and inclusive education programmes in Sierra Leone and work with VSO colleagues to pre-position VSO for any funding opportunities in Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate should have technical expertise in designing, delivering ECCE programmes in Sierra Leone and low resource settings which is an added advantage.

Ideal Applicant

The ideal applicant must have at least 7 years’ field and proven experience in identifying and creating funding opportunities, building winning partnerships with implementing partners and developing, and submitting outstanding proposals and negotiate successful new grant awards.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful

• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations

• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships

• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce