🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Girls Empowerment Sierra Leone (GESL) – 2 Positions

Girls Empowerment Sierra Leone (GESL) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Program Manager
2.) Finance Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Role : Program Manager

Reporting to : Executive Director

Summary Role Description 

The Program Manger will also lead, manage and over see the program operations and ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with GESL’s approach and best practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle; • Defining the program governance (controls);
• Leading the development of and managing the program’s budget; • Innovate programs to adapt to changing ecosystems
• Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements; • Effectively manage programs team
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects;
• Managing stakeholders’ engagements
• Managing MEAL activities
• Leading and managing program documentations
• Lead and supervise fundraising activities
• Manage information and communication activities

Impact 

• Improved value delivery throughout the program lifecycle
• Increased partnerships and fundraising opportunities through impactful programming and reporting
• Increased collaboration among stakeholders, fostering a culture of ownership ,shared responsibility for project success and sustainability.
• Optimized allocation of resources

Reporting and Role Management: 

The Program Manager will be working closely with the Executive Director and work closely with the finance team of the organization.

Time Commitment and participation 

This role is full time.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• BSc/BA in Community Development Studies, Social Work or Project Management or relevant field
• At least 3 year programmatic experience, paid or voluntary.
• A project/ programme management certification would be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
• Working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently. • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• Knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks and processes • Outstanding leadership and managerial skills
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures • Excellent problem-solving and solutions orientation ability
• Proactive and innovative in thinking
• Positive mindset and approach to the work

Benefits of joining the GESL team: 

• Staff renumeration and benefits statutory by law
• Access to GESL’s L&D fund for professional development purposes. ● Experience within a growth and learning focused girl-centered organisation.
• Staff Wellness Check Ins

Location 

Freetown with periodic monitoring visits up country

All applications must be submitted to info@girlsempowermentsummitsl.org with “Application for Program Manager ” in Subject Line. All applications must contain both a CV and a Cover Letter.

Application deadline – 17th April 2026

2.) Finance Manager

Job Description 

Role: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Executive Director

Summary Role Description 

GESL’s Finance Manager will provide support to GESL’s finance department to ensure adequate  financial implementation and management of financial resources in line with GESL’s rules and  procedures regarding all financial procedures.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Develop financial strategies by guiding GESL’s leadership team to establish goals; and  matching goals to appropriate financial plans.
• Offer advice regarding financial management information to GESL’s Finance and Admin  Coordinator.
• Design and contribute to the implementation of more effective policies and procedures  guiding financial management processes and procedures.
• Support, guide and work closely with GESL’s Finance and Admin Coordinator to monitor the  budget, analyses financial plans, evaluate strategies and recommending changes where  appropriate.
• Support with annual budget preparation and tracking, proposal budgeting
• Support with audit preparation, facilitation and close out
• Review monthly financial reports generated
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations and cashflows
• Compliance- statutory, regulatory bodies
• Liaise with appropriate Tax entities to ensure tax compliance by overseeing annual financial  In his/her role, the Finance Manager should help GESL ensure: 
• Presence of established cash control mechanisms.
• Updated and accurate accounting system.
• Regular internal audits are taking place of the existing financial management systems,  procedures and practices.
• Identifies capacity gaps and areas which may require improvement and strengthening  within the finance department.
• Review of all Finance documentation prior to board or donor submission- including but not  limited to monthly, quarterly and annual and donor financial reports.

Impact 

• Data driven financial decisions
• Optimized resources
• Improved financial stability and reputation
• Increased overall financial health of the organization

Reporting and Role Management 

The Finance Manager will be working closely with the Executive Director and work closely with  the finance team of the organization.

Time Commitment and Participation: 

 This role is full time.

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience 

• Preferably a CPA or Masters degree in related fields
• High level budgeting and budget management skills
• Able to translate financial information for decision making
• Strong computer skills (familiarity with MS Suite)
• Familiarity with Quickbooks and other financial software/systems preferred ● Very strong leadership and communication skills.
• Very strong skills in financial management of programs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to network and represent GESL at very high-level engagements. ● Strong work ethics and integrity.
• Passionate about the development of Girls and making a contribution to that development

Benefits of joining the GESL team 

• Staff renumeration and benefits statutory by law
• Access to GESL’s L&D fund for professional development purposes.
• Experience within a growth and learning focused girl-centered organization. ● Staff Wellness Check Ins

Location 

Freetown with periodic monitoring visits up country

All applications must be submitted to info@girlsempowermentsummitsl.org with “Application  for Finance Manager ” in Subject Line. All applications must contain both a CV and a Cover  Letter.

Application deadline – 17th April 2026.