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Details: 26 January 2020

JOB ADVERTISEMENT
ABOUT US
Action Against Hunger is an international network (Paris, New York, London, Toronto, Madrid and New Delhi) committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe. In 2017, we reached more than 20 million people worldwide. We carry out innovative, lifesaving and development programmes in nutrition and health (including mental health), WASH, disaster risk reduction and management, food security and livelihood, and advocacy
Action Against Hunger has been working in Sierra Leone since 1991 with the purpose to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people, at first during the emergencies and then in a more development setting, until the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the emergency it generated in the country. AAH interventions in Sierra Leone aim at improving the nutrition security of the population, with particular focus on children under-five and pregnant and lactating women. AAH aims at doing so by implementing multisectorial programs, which encompass direct nutrition intervention and prevention activities to address the underlining causes of undernutrition, i.e. poor health, food insecurity, poor care practices, and poor access to water and sanitation. Action Against Hunger has also an integrated advocacy strategy in the mission that cut across all the sectors.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting its new Program Manager to establish and manage Food Security and Livelihood, and Health and Nutrition programme within western area.
You are required to formulate project proposals with other areas of technical expertise with a view to develop shared and integrated approaches.
He/she is to compile a regular summary of indicators for his/her programme (APR etc) and make it available to the authorities and local agencies (local NGOs and ministries of health, WFP, Unicef etc).
He/she is represent Action Against Hunger at the level of the programme and the grographical area of intervention in regional coordination meetings, meetings with the authorities and visits by funding bodies and partners.
You are require to share information on a regular basis with those responsible for psycho-social programme, food security and livelihood interventions and WASH in order to promote the development of an integrated approach.
He/she is to ensure the inclusion of boys, girls, women and men in all project implementation stages, especially in AAH supported communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc in Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics
- 5 years professional experiences in managing health and nutrition programme.
- Knowledge on program design and donor reporting
- Experiences in working with MOHS entities
- Budget management skills
Required Competence and Skills:
- Good communication skill
- Drive for result
- Facilitation skills
- Reporting capabilities
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 1st March 2020
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One years (renewable)
LOCATION: Freetown
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One
REMUNERATION: SLL 6,772,000 Monthly Basic Salary
SLL 236,412 Monthly Allowances
HOW TO APPLY: Motivation letter, CV with names of three (3) referees to be addressed to:
The Human Resources Coordinator
Action Against Hunger
10 Sall Drive, Cockle bay
Off Aberdeen Road
Freetown
Or at our Field Offices
Moyamba: Sembehun Road, Moyamba
Or email to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 5th February 2020 only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview. Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email. Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity Employer. Women are strongly encourage to apply.
Please be informed that this is National Position and the terms and conditions of Sierra Leone employee will apply.

Details: 26 January 2020

NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR LEONCO FILLING STATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

This advert serves to notify interested person/parties of the Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) conducted on behalf of the LEONOIL COMPANY LIMITED (LEONCO) for all their filling stations located in Freetown, Makeni, Port Loko, Rogbere Junction, Lungi, Kono Segbwema and Bo.

In conformity and compliance with the Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency Act (2008/2010), LEONCO intends to design their operations in a manner that minimises potential negative environmental and social impacts. This is expected to be achieved through the ESIA process. The Draft ESIA Report have been prepared by the Consulting Firm, Integrated Geo-information and Environmental Management Services (INTEGEMS) Limited on behalf of LEONCO to address the environmental and social concerns related to the Project.

The Draft ESIA Report will be presented to the general public, including affected communities and interested stakeholders during the public disclosure on the following dates:

-Tuesday 28 January 2020 at Kenema District Council Hall (Participants from Kenema, Bo Segbwema and Kono).

- Thursday 30 January 2020 at Port Loko District Council Hall (Participants from Lungi, Lunsar, Rogbere Junction, and Port Loko City).

- Friday 31 January 2020 at INTEGEMS Geo-innovations Centre, 8H Technical Institute Drive, Off Main Motor Road, Congo Cross, Freetown (Participants from reetown) The report is now available for public review and comment at the following locations:

The Environmental Protection Agency Sierra Leone (EPA-SL), 21 Old Railway Line, Brookfields, Freetown LEONOIL COMPANY LIMITED office at Leonoil Terminal, Kissy Mess Mess, Texaco New Road Freetown.

Integrated Geo-information and Environmental Management Services (INTEGEMS) Limited office at 8G Technical Institute Drive, Off Main Motor Road, Congo Cross Freetown. Stakeholders and interested person/parties are invited to participate in the consultation process for the public disclosure at the above mentioned locations.

Comments can be submitted verbally or written at the stakeholder workshop or any of the above mentioned addresses.

Details: 07 August 2019

Invitation for Bids

Details: 26 January 2020

INVITATION TO BID
January 21, 2020
Deadline for Expression of Interest extended
Catholic Relief Services – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, a non-governmental organization helping the Freetown City Council to improve the solid waste management system in Freetown, Sierra Leone, invites you to participate in a tender and bidding process to select a contractor for the construction of: Two (2) waste transfer stations in Western Urban District as part of the “Improved Solid Waste Services in Freetown”, funded by DFID.

Tender documents: Interested bidders can express interest to bid at the Pre-bid Conference that will be held at CRS Conference Room, 41 river side Drive, Brookfields Freetown on January 27th, 2020 at 11 am or by sending an email indicating their intention to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Interested bidders are invited to a compulsory site visit which will start on January 27th, 2020 at 1pm at the CRS office.

The deadline for expressing interest is January 27th, 2020 at 1pm.
The tender package includes, Tender Declaration Form, Tender Conditions and Procedure, Technical Qualification checklist, Administrative Qualification Checklist, Drawings & Specifications, Bill of Quantity, and Draft Contract Template.
Submission: Tender returns should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly identifying the name of the contractor, valid email address, telephone number, name of contact person and address to:
Procurement Department,
Catholic Relief Services
41 River side Drive
Freetown.
On /or before the deadline of February 3rd, 2020, 5 pm.
Tender returns received after this time will not be considered.
Tender opening: Tender returns will be publicly opened on the February 4th, 2020 at 9 am.
Complete guidance on the submission process and requirements is included in the RFP document and Tender Conditions and Procedure.
CRS reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the Tender process. CRS also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as deem necessary during the bid evaluation process.

Sincerely,
Catholic Relief Services
Head of Procurement
CRS

Reply Slip:

I hereby affix my signature to confirm my intention and commitment to participate in this Pre-bid conference.

Name of Company : __________________
Name of Contact Person : __________________
Valid Email Address : __________________
Valid Telephone Number :__________________
Date : _________________

Details: 25 July 2019

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

Details: 26 January 2020

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT UNSERVICESABLE VEHICLES

PROCUREMENT NUMBER-OVP/ADMIN/DIS/2020/002

DATE OF ISSUE: 22ND JANUARY, 2020

THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT IS OFFERING A NUMBER OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES FOR SALE ON “AS IT IS BASIS” TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PUBLIC BID.

INTERESTED BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING THE LIST OF THE VEHICLES, BRAND NAMES, LOCATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS FROM THE ADDRESS BELOW BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M AND 4:00 P.M FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.

THE BIDDING DOCUMENT CAN BE PURCHASED AT A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF LE 30,000 (THIRTY THOUSAND LEONES). PAYMENT FOR THE BIDDING DOCUMENT MUST BE MADE TO THE ACCOUNTS SECTION, SECOND FLOOR, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND RECEIPT PRESENTED TO THE PROCUREMENT UNIT FOR ISSUANCE OF THE BIDDING DOCUMENT.

BIDDERS CAN BID FOR ONE OR MORE VEHICLES AND ONLY ONE BIDDING DOCUMENT IS ACCEPTED PER VEHICLE.

BID(S) MUST BE DELIVERED IN SEALED ENVELOPES TO THE ADDRESS BELOW WITH A REFUNDABLE BID BOND AT TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE BID PRICE IN THE FORM OF A BANK DRAFT OR A RECEIPT FROM THE ACCOUNTS SECTION ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AT 12:00 NOON.

LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER.

THE PROCUREMENT UNIT
ROOM 6, GROUND FLOOR,
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
OUA DRIVE TOWER HILL
FREETOWN.

Details: 25 July 2019

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

Details: 07 August 2019

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Details: 25 July 2019

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTREST
PROVISION OF AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENECE S TO THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Contract Identification Number:MoF/ADMIN/NCB/005/07/2019
Issues Date: 26th July, 2019
BACKGROUND:
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has set aside funds for it operation during it Financial year 2019. It intends that part of the funds be used to cover eligible payment under the contract for the provision of Air Conditioner Maintenance. The Ministry of Finance (herein after referred to as the client) seeks Expression of Interests from professionals and duly registered and licensed firms. The main objectives are to carry out Air Conditioner replacement, Maintenance and servicing at the Ministry of Finance.
PURPOSE
To provide professional Maintenance Services, parts replacement andregular Servicing of all Air Conditioners of the Ministry at all times within the time frame specified in the contract agreement.
METHODOLOGY
Potential A/C maintenance services providing firm is requested to provide a brief description of the methodology for performing the assignment.
The following caption MUST be provided for under methodology;
A/C Replacement method
Parts replacement method
Routine service method
Timing of servicing
Maintenance Method
Reporting method
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Ministry is currently running approximately Air conditioners which are in good working order. Their capacities vary from 9000 BTU to 24000 BTU. Heavy duty standing A/Cs are also situate at the main conference room of MoF.
Prospective AC maintenance service providing firm are therefor expected to perform the undermentioned work within the contract time frame, without any consideration for future work and strictly avoid conflict with other assignment or their own corporate interest.
1. The Air Conditioners Maintenances provider shall provide regular servicing of Air Conditioners in all offices and Ministry confines.
2. The Air Conditioners Maintenances provider shall not be hired for any other assignment that will be in conflict with their prior or current obligation at the ministry.
3. Replacement of Air Conditioners at the Ministry.
4. The Air Conditioners Maintenance should be Repair and Refrigerate regularly.
5. There should be replacement of spear parts for Air conditioners and Refrigerator.
6. The Maintenance Service provider shall be responsible to pre-finance all maintenance exercise.
7. Provide professional maintenance advice for all maintenance related activities of the ministry.
8. Routine servicing of all A/Cs
CONTRACT DURATION AND ASSIGNMENT
The contract shall last for a period of one year during which period, the Estate officer will on a quarterly basis, submit a report detailing evaluation of the Maintenance service provider and an assessment of it capability to undertake the exercise.
MoF will request for proposals shortly and accordingly intend to issue Request for Proposal to those professionals who will express their interest and provide initial relevant information demonstrating their ability to fulfill the Ministry requirement. The Expression of Interest should specify relevant information about the firms/professionals, profile capacity / capability in addition to the following documents:
- Business registration/Renewal Certificate
- A Valid NASSIT Clearance Certificate
- Evidence of previous contracts of similar nature undertake for at least three years
- A valid NRA clearance certificate
- A Valid Municipal or Local Council Business License
The Ministry of Finance reserves the right in selecting the invitee for the competitive bidding base on substantial and proven record of performance in the subject field of activities and mere submission of an Expression of Interest would not automatically warrant receipt of Request for Proposals .The Ministry reserves the right to reject Expression of Interests submitted after deadline indicated below.
Firms/Professionals will be shortlisted in accordance with the procedures set out in the public procurement Act 2016 of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Expression of Interests must be delivered directly to the address below not later than12:00 noon, 23rd August, 2019 with the inscription‘’Expression of Interest for the provision of Air Conditioner Maintenance Services’’.
Please note that this Expression of Interests is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and therefore Financial Proposals are not required to be submitted with “Expression of Interest”

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