Programme Development & Quality Coordinator - Sierra Leone

About us

GOAL has been working in Sierra Leone since 1999, with its country office in Freetown. Our programmes;support communities across Sierra Leone, with a focus on building resilience and delivering sustainable;impact across areas including health, WASH, food security and protection.;;Job Purpose

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Programme Development and Quality Coordinator (PDQC);will ensure collaborative and consultative proposal development processes, submission of timely and;high-quality donor proposals and reporting, sharing of accurate and up to date grant tracking;information and contribute to the evaluation and review of programme progress and adaptation. The;position also provides broader programme support as needed, including project work around;accountability, communications, and advocacy, and working to encourage an environment of;continuous learning and improvement within the GOAL team.

• Identify and track funding opportunities from institutional and humanitarian donors.
• Coordinate the development and submission of high-quality funding proposals and concept notes.
• Work closely with programme, finance, and technical teams to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate donor reporting processes and support teams to produce high-quality reports that demonstrate programme results and impact.
• Maintain grant, proposal, and reporting trackers to ensure compliance with donor requirements and deadlines.
• Support programme teams to monitor progress, identify challenges, and improve programme quality.
• Assist with programme reviews, evaluations, learning activities, and lessons learned processes.
• Facilitate effective communication and information sharing across teams.
• Maintain accurate grant and programme documentation, ensuring records are accessible and up to date.
• Support the collection and development of success stories, case studies, and programme updates for donors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external communications, including newsletters, reports, and programme updates.
• Represent GOAL at meetings and with external stakeholders as required.
• Promote and uphold GOAL's values, policies, safeguarding standards, and commitment to accountability.

• At least 3 years' experience in grants management, proposal development, donor reporting, communications, or a related role.
• Experience working with institutional donors and managing donor compliance requirements.
• Strong report writing, proposal writing, and information management skills.
• Experience analysing and presenting information clearly for a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• A commitment to safeguarding, accountability, and humanitarian principles.

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in International Development, Communications, Information Management, ICT, or a related field.
• Experience with data collection, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Experience leading proposal development and grant management processes.
• Experience working in Sierra Leone, West Africa, or other humanitarian and development contexts.

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We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected].

GOAL's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, and we are particularly eager to receive applications from women and other underrepresented groups. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share responsibility for fulfilling GOAL's commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer, or any applicant for employment or volunteering, on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL's values and GOAL's Integrity Framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a role with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, or any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL demonstrates this ongoing commitment to safeguarding is by including rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description serves only as a guide to the position available. GOAL reserves the right to amend this document.

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