SIERRA LEONE PROGRAM

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL X11

 

CRS is recruiting for Internship Program – (Young Women Internship Program FY24)

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below Intern descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

 

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

 

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country by implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS/Sierra Leone currently implements projects in Education, Emergencies, Health, and Urban Resilience sector area, including the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education funded All Pikin for Learn project, and is a co-principal recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant to the country. Other funding includes the Coca-Cola-funded RAIN project, and the UN-funded as UNPBF project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities including the ALL-Right Project Fund. CRS Urban malaria research project anticipates that by incorporating malaria activities in the Transform Freetown Project, a more holistic and sustainable approach to improving health and reducing malaria prevalence can be achieved.

 

Job Title:   Internship Program- (Young Women Internship Program FY24)

Department:   Operations and Program Units

Reports To:           Direct Unit Heads 

Country:                CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location:     CRS Freetown with 25% travel to Field Sites when necessary 

 

• Business Development (BD) Intern JD

The role will provide support to all business development processes. Under the supervision of the Business Development Specialist and supporting supervision of the Gender Focal Point (GFP), the BD intern will support the following.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing proposal production plan.
• Provide administrative support to the BDs. This includes organizing BD workshops and training for staff and partners.
• Assist in liaising with internal proposal development teams.

• Support the development of donor engagement documents.
• Attending meetings, taking notes, and producing reports as needed.

 

Preferred Experience / Qualification 

The ideal Intern should have:

• Good English writing skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Creative and attention to detail for quality output
• Have a Degree in Communications, Business Administration, or any social sciences/Art degree
•  Excellent interpersonal communication skills and people’s skills.

 

• Discretionary Funded (DF) Projects Finance Intern

Under the supervision of the DF Grant Accountant and the supporting supervision of the GFP, the Intern will support the following:

• Assist the Grant Accountant to develop budget for all DF units and during proposal development.
• Support the DF Grant Accountant in liaising with all DF funded program team to ensure timely liquidation of finances and support payment in the field as needed.
• Support the Grant Accountant to liaise with procurement to ensure timely payment to vendors for DF funded activities.
• Work with DF program managers to develop monthly/quarterly budget forecast.

Preferred Experience / Qualification 

The ideal Intern should be:

• Organize with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Have a Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related academic degree.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and people’s skills.

 

• Programming Intern JD

The role will provide administrative and programming support to Head of Programming. Under the supervision of the HOP and supporting supervision of the GFP, the Intern will support the following activities:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing administrative support to the HOP.
• Provide program quality support to all programs and agency core crosscuttings units such as partnership, MEAL, Business Development, Gender and Communications.
•  Support the overall implementation of all programs by performing any other official duties as required by the HOP, which are in line with the experience of the Intern.
• Support with program workshops and arranging external engagements.
• Support with visits from WARO and other CPs.
• Support with project launches and close-outs.

Preferred Experience / Qualification 

The ideal Intern should have:

• Good English writing skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Creative and attention to detail for quality output
• Have a degree in social work, Business Administration, Gender, community development, or any related academic degree.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and people skills.

 

• Operations Intern

Under the supervision of the Head of Operations and the supporting supervision of the GFP, the Intern will work with all operations units.

The Operations Intern will support the following activities:

• Assist the Finance department with filing and bookkeeping.
• Assist the HR department on recruitment.
• Provide support to the administrative, fleet, Procurement and ICT departments as needed.
• Provide direct assistant to the Head of Operations on his/her duties which are in line with the Intern’s experience.

Preferred Experience / Qualification 

The ideal Intern should have:

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Have a Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Procurement and Logistics or any related academic degree.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and people’s skills.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff & Associates) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this internship, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff and associates to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

To apply for this position please send an up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, and copies of relevant certificates to

 

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/d6a806cb62c5357694acfa3f

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England, and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 15th September 2023.

Job Detail

Organization: Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project (SLLAP), Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning.

Title: GIS Survey, Land Surveying, Country Planning, Procurement, Financial Management, Housing, Social Works/Rural Development, and ICT Interns.

Posted: 2023-05-30

Application Deadline: June 15, 2023. 

Position Description: Internship

Temporary Position: – 12 months (not renewable)

 

Location: Youyi Building, Freetown, Ministry of Lands Housing and Country Planning.

 

BACKGROUND

 

The Government of Sierra Leone with support from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank has commenced the implementation of the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP). SLLAP is financed through a US$ 41.1 million grant. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to establish as efficient and accessible land administration system.

The project will finance the implementation of land administration reforms as outlined in the government’s National Land Policy of 2015 and the Customary Land Rights and National Land Commission Acts 2022. Under component 1, the project will support institutional reforms by financing the establishment of a National Land Commission as well as District Land Commissions. The project will finance the required buildings, equipment, operational support and capacity building.

Further, the project will support legal land sector reforms. Component 2 will finance the establishment of a digital Land Management Information System (LMIS), including the design of the system and ICT infrastructure and digitization of paper-based land records. Component 3 will finance the demarcation and recording of customary land rights in rural areas and support the land title transaction system in the Western Area including Freetown. To facilitate the surveying work, the project will also finance a modern geodetic network. Component 4 will finance all project management-related aspects and Component 5 is a Contingency Emergency Response Component.

 

In August 2022, MLHCP commissioned an assessment to determine training needs and develop training requirements for the land sector. The focus of the study was to identify capacity-building gaps and needs to support and sustain SLLAP implementation. National validation of the assessment and training requirement report was undertaken in November 2022.

 

Four categories of training requirements were identified in the report. The first category (A) relates to the in-country training program while the second category (B) relates to on-the-job and certified professional training. Category C relates to the internship program and Category D relates to tertiary education training offered overseas and benchmarking visits by senior staff of MLHCP, NLC, and DLC. The total number of trainees under Category A is 1,118 while those under Category B, are 134. Under Category C, the total number of interns to benefit from SLLAP are 120 while the total number of beneficiaries under Category D is 36 including 6 Master’s Degree candidates in specializations aligned to land administration. All training activities are scheduled to commence after 1st July 2023 to allow sufficient time to procure the necessary training equipment, computers, software, and other work tools.

To build a pool of human resources that can be utilized to sustain the land administration system in the country. SLLAP is proposing to recruit a total of 20 interns per autumn over a period of six years. Interns will be attached to SLLAP and the various departments of MLHCP. Interns are expected to acquire relevant work experience and technical skills in various disciplines across the land sector.

 

Therefore, the Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project (SLLAP) wants to recruit the first set of interns into various departments with the Ministry to support the implementation of the Project Development Objectives for a period of One Year (1yr) beginning in the month of July 2023. The following areas had been identified to recruit interns to fill the vacancies.

 

INTERNSHIP VACANCIES:

Training	Ref. No.	Department/ Placement	No. of Interns	Interns Qualification
GIS & Land Survey	SLLAP/001	MLHCP	6	Degree/National Diploma/Certificate: Geomatics, Cartography, Geographic Information Science,  Geo-Information Science, Technology, Engineering other related discipline;
Procurement	SLLAP/002	PCCU/ Procurement Unit	2	Degree/National Diploma in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any relevant subject.
Financial Management	SLLAP/003	PCU/ FM Unit	1	Degree/National Diploma: Accounting, Financial Management, Cost & Management Accounting, Public Finance
Urban Planning/ Housing	SLLAP/004	MLHCP/ Housing Directorate	3	Degree/National Diploma: Geomatics, Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Geo-Information Science and Technology;
Safeguards: Social, Environment and M&E	SLLAP/005	PCU/ Safeguards Unit	4	Degree/National Diploma: Social Sciences, Rural Development, and Development Studies.
ICT	SLLAP/006	MLHCP/ICT	1	Degree/National Diploma/Certificate: ICT, Soft and Hard Ware, Networking.
Admin: HR & Records Management	SLLAP/007	PCU/ADM	3	Degree/National Diploma: Social Sciences, Rural Development and Development Studies.

 

Who are we looking for:

It goes without saying you’ll be a top performer and a collaborative thinker. You’ll be someone who is focused, ready to learn, hardworking, and most importantly, passionate about working in a fun, fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving. We’re also looking for an intern with:

• Degree qualified or currently completing further study in the areas outlined above or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
• Strong organizational skills including skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet browning).
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Monitor engagement and inquiries on specific objectives and roles and responsibilities.
• Keep up-to-date with your mentors and heads of departments/units.
• Have completed and/or currently completing an HND certificate/degree.

These roles will give you great experiences in the world of Land Administration and the Public Sector environment. You will report directly to the Training Coordinator through the heads of departments/units in the Sierra Leone Lands Administration Project in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning.

Apply by June 15 and while we look at your application, get to know us through our various social media channels! Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for these roles. Send your applications to joseph.kpakiwa@gmail.com and jayansumana@gmail.com

Christian Aid is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Administrative Assistant – Intern
2.) Programme Communications Assistant- Intern

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Administrative Assistant – Intern

Administrative Assistant- Intern – Role profile

Location	Freetown, Sierra Leone	Department		International
Reports to (Job Title)	Business Systems Manager	Salary Band		Choose an item.
Matrix manager (if applicable)	NA	Competency level		4
Role definition
Role purpose The role supports the Business Systems Manager on all administrative functions, systems and tools of the country programme. To provide effective and efficient administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the country programme by providing logistics and procurement support. Key outcomes Good relationship with third parties, suppliers and partners are maintained through positive communication Logistical support to the Business Systems Manager including procurement of office supplies  Support the Business Systems Manager in the maintenance of vehicles, reviewing logbooks, and fuel management for vehicles and generators. Ensure operations are in line with relevant policies and procedures. Ensure asset records are accurately maintained in Reftab Ensure safety and hygiene is maintained in the office premises Maintenance of assets list – Property maintained and basic property maintenance functions conducted in compliance with health and safety. Proper maintenance of stock records Administrative support to the team Safeguarding Responsibilities Ensure all policies implemented contain and recognize safeguarding procedures. Role agility Expected travel per annum Occasional travel On call/unsocial hours No Surge capacity for emergency responses No In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.
Role context
This role works within the Business Systems Unit and is key to driving effective systems and processes that enable the workgroup to meet its operational objectives.
Role requirements
Relationships  External  Suppliers and service providers (e.g. landlord, IT service provider, vehicle rental agents, etc.) Internal Work closely with the Christian Aid team and partners
Decision making Budgetary/savings responsibility None
Analytical skills Ability to apply logical thinking and common sense to dealing with routine tasks and finding solutions to day to day issues.
Developing self and others Continuously look for opportunities for self-development. Give and receive honest and open feedback in a timely manner. Take personal initiative to deliver on responsibility under supervision. Able to request support in the execution of duties and taking advice.   Number of Direct reports NA Overall people management responsibility NA
Role related checks   Child protection clearance Not required  Counter terrorism screening Not required
Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline preferably Business Administration. Certification must be two years or lesser knowledge of Office programmes including Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Where required, written and/or spoken ability of language specific to region. Desirable • Ability to manage a wide range of complicated issues. • Able to maintain confidentiality and use of discretion where appropriate
Digital/IT competencies required  Word, Excel, PowerPoint  Intermediate Web content design & development Basic Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Intermediate Social Media Basic Data Visualisation Basic
DATE CREATED			13/04/2022

 

Applicants are encouraged to send their resumes and application letters to: sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org copying  yforde@christian-aid.com

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2.) Programme Communications Assistant- Intern

[Programme Communications Assistant- Intern] – Role profile

Location	Freetown	Department		International
Reports to	Thematic Health Advisor	Salary Band		Choose an item.
Matrix manager	NA	Competency level		5
Role definition
Role purpose To raise the Christian Aid’s profile through effective content management for the country programme, the global organization as well as with key stakeholders in Sierra Leone. The role focuses on program communications and corporate communication.  He/She identifies, documents and shares varied mix of content including, case studies, interviews, blogs, photos and films in line with CA’s communication guideline, that show how Christian Aid Sierra Leone and partners are changing lives of the poor and marginalised in line with our strategic plan Key outcomes A content plan is maintained and reviewed regularly to guide the use of existing communication content and ensure that future communication materials (case studies, reports, newsletters and films etc) are developed in a timely and effective way for regular publication, key country programme events in line with the organizational brand. Work collaboratively with all project teams to ensure necessary program planning, development of learning events, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently with high quality communication materials produced and properly disseminated through the best channels. Implement an effective communication plans that helps to raise awareness and provide specific insights into the impacts of projects as may be required. Working closely with staff to identify newsworthy stories for traditional and online media while ensuring regular content on all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Regular monitoring on communications performance metrics Carrying out any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post Safeguarding Responsibilities Ensure all communications activities implemented contain and recognize safeguarding procedures. Role agility Expected travel per annum Occasional travel On call/unsocial hours No Surge capacity for emergency responses No In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.
Role context
The role works within the Sierra Leone Country team and will be lined managed by the Thematic Health Advisor, working with the different project and technical leads as well as workstream leads across the country programme to ensure proper and adequate communication activities in-line with CA Communication strategy/guide lines using different platform and modalities. Develop and adapt approaches to disseminate programme results and impact to communities, partners, government and other development actors.
Role requirements
Relationships  External The role holder may have contact with partners, communities, government and other development actors. Internal The role will work with Programmes team and by extension the wider country office
Decision making The ability to make strategic decision and relevant day to day guidance to team for effective complementarity of the country programme expected milestones smooth running of the partnership and programmes. Budgetary/savings responsibility  NA
Analytical skills Analytical skills desirable to perform strategic and day to day communication activities
Developing self and others Number of Direct reports 0 Overall people management responsibility 0 Ability to take initiative, be self- motivated and build capacity of team as may be required to deliver on expected results.
Role related checks   Child protection clearance Not required  Counter terrorism screening Required
Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential Education to degree level or equivalent in Mass Communication, social science or its equivalent. Fluent with written and spoken English Good interpersonal, communication skills and team building Desirable Experience with working with other communication related tools Editorial skills
Digital/IT competencies required  Word, Excel, PowerPoint  Intermediate Web content design & development Basic Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Intermediate Social Media Intermediate Data Visualisation Intermediate
DATE CREATED			25/03/2023

 

Applicants are encouraged to send their resumes and application letters to: sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org copying  yforde@christian-aid.com

ICAP-Global Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Officer
2.) Finance Intern
3.) Senior Finance Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organisation that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. ICAP began working in Sierra Leone in 2014, collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) to strengthen health systems by providing technical assistance, Quality Improvement and Nursing capacity-building projects in Sierra Leone.

Working under the guidance and direction of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Finance Officer will support the DAF in delivering key financial outputs, including expenditure analysis and investigation, monthly field financial reporting, forecast and budgeting.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist the Finance and Administration Director in managing the financial transactions by ICAP policies and procedures.
• Posting entries into the accounting system (QuickBooks) daily.
• Monitors and reconciles travel expenses and project expenses to individual advances regularly.
• Ensures that accounting documents are filed on time and proper accounting records are maintained and compatible with standard accounting practice, ICAP and donor guidelines.
• Examines financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, expense reports and other documents such as purchase orders to ensure financial data’s completeness, accuracy, reasonability and validity.
• Post vendor PVs into the accounting system daily.
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to government, donor, and ICAP requirements.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in applied accounting or ACCA Part-qualified required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience with expenditure analysis, financial management, donor reporting and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing sponsored projects; USAID/CDC-funded projects preferred.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated technical expertise in finance processes.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in financial management, reporting and auditing
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.

 

To apply for the position, please click the link below.

Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

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2.) Finance Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organisation that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems worldwide. Working under the guidance and direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Intern will provide day-to-day support to Finance Officers on payment processing, disbursement, filling and other daily routine tasks.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Capture and process transactions in QuickBooks accounting software.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and provided on time when requested by auditors and the compliance office.
• Process staff advance and follow-up on advance retirements by staff.
• Reconcile the Withholding Tax account monthly and ensure timely payment to the tax authority.
• Support Payments and receipts, including cash handling when supporting field activity payments.
• Perform Other Financial and Administrative Duties as Maybe Assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) required.
• Women are Strongly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated understanding of payment processing and general finance processes.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.
• Experience with Electronic Mobile Money Payment processing is an added advantage

 

To apply for the position, please click the link below.

Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

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3.) Senior Finance Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organisation that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. Working under the guidance and direction of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will support the DAF in delivering key financial outputs, including expenditure analysis and investigation, monthly field financial reporting, forecast and budgeting.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide support to the DAF in delivering the core daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial outputs.
• Take the lead on the monthly field financial reporting, budget development, and budget tracking and flag exceptions as appropriate.
• Liaise with NY Cash Management Team to resolve month-end emerging reporting issues and keep all issue logs.
• Support Quarterly Inventory reconciliations and reporting.
• Lead the preparation of expenditure analysis per ICAP and funding agencies guidelines.
• Prepare and submit for approval the monthly cash forecasts.
• Investigate discrepancies in ledger account balances and ensure corrections are made promptly.
• Work closely with the compliance team and external auditors during audit and compliance visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance or Country Director.

 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Accounting or ACCA Part-qualified required.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience with expenditure analysis, financial management, donor reporting and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing sponsored projects; USAID/CDC-funded projects preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated technical expertise in finance processes.
• Minimum Four (4) years of experience in Financial management, reporting and auditing
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.

 

To apply for the position, please click the link below.

Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University

Career Opportunity

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘People and Culture Intern’ in Freetown.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

 

The P&C Intern is responsible to perform various administrative tasks and support our P&C department’s daily activities. She/he is will work with the P&C Systems Officer in updating employee records with new hire information, tracking staff attendance, filing, and supporting the P&C team in achieving key HR deliverables.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• With the supervision of the P&C Coordinator, work with the P&C Systems Officer in setting up and managing the P&C filing systems (active and archived files);

• Support the team in ensuring the completion of all new hire paperwork;
• Helping with the preparation and logistics for meetings and training programs;
• Providing support to the P&C team in scanning all P&C-related documents and maintaining an accurate and updated electronic filing system;
• Provide support in uploading documents into the P&C Knowledge Management System/BOX; folders;
• Support the P&C team in ensuring that new hires are properly oriented;
• In liaison with the P&C Systems Officer to ensure prompt response to staff to ensure the smooth running of the staff medical scheme.
• Support the P&C Team to following with staff and managers on staff performance management issues as instructed;
• Support the team in organizing staff engagement meetings and socialization events; and

• Any other duty as may be assigned.

 

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

 

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, General Management, or any other related field.

 

Experience: 1 year of experience in human resources position

 

Technical Skills & Abilities:

 

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to take and lead new initiatives.

• Good communications and mediation skills.

• Good organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and meet the required deadlines.

• Team player with a caring personality to adhere to staff care needs.

• Ability to demonstrate life/work balance and encourage others to do so.

• Ability to advise and coach others, when necessary.

• Fluency in English

 

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of “People and Culture Intern” Referees of successful candidates and previous employers will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: March 31st, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Career Opportunity

 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Supply Chain Management Graduate Intern’ in Freetown.

 

 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you talented, enthusiastic and driven? If the answer is yes, then we are looking for someone to join our team for a three (3) months internship.

 

You will be based in Freetown working with our Supply Chain team in developing and managing strategic supplier relationships, improving processes and supporting the Supply Chain Management function in general.

 

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

 

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree ideally in a supply chain management discipline with a minimum of a 2:2 degree.

 

Experience: No previous experience is required

 

Technical Skills & Abilities:

 

• Calmness when working under pressure.
• The ability to build productive working relationships with various departments.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Be analytical and logical
• Some knowledge of Supply Chain and /or Purchasing
• The intern is required to interact with a computer and electronic Procurement system and communicate with peers and co-workers
• Individuals who are agile learners and who are committed to self-development.

 

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Supply Chain Management Graduate Intern’ Referees of successful candidates and previous employers will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

 

Closing Date: March 17th, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Gender and Peacebuilding Manager
2.) Communications Intern

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Gender and Peacebuilding Manager

Career Opportunity

 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of Gender and Peacebuilding Manager’ in Freetown.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The Gender and Peacebuilding Manager will serve as the principal institutional liaison to the donor, and partners and should understand the unique political dynamics of Sierra Leone concerning women’s political participation and women-focused CSOs coalitions and networks. She/he will ensure that Coalition of Women-focused CSOs working on conflict prevention/mitigation and women’s participation are established, and working to achieve an organized common agenda in Sierra Leone. He/she will provide Gender, and Peacebuilding capacity development to Women-led CSOs Coalition through providing targeted training, tools and resources regularly to facilitate timely and quality delivery of programmes.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

         

Strategy Development: 

 

• Ensure the project contributes to the achievement of the National Office overall strategy.
• Ensure compliance with United Nations Peace Building Fund (UNPBF) funding guidelines, local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and key stakeholders.
• Work directly with local partners to facilitate capacity assessments, develop, or update capacity development plans, and support the adaptive implementation of the capacity development plans.
• Supply technical expertise on Sierra Leone’s civil society sector
• Manage financial and administrative functions; monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities; and management.

 

Capacity Building: 

• Map out and conduct capacity gap assessment for women-led CSOs.
• Provide Gender and Peacebuilding capacity development to Women-led CSOs Coalition through targeted training, tools and resources to facilitate timely and quality delivery of programmes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to women-led CSOs on political participation and inclusion, leadership, conflict prevention and mitigation, peacebuilding and social cohesion.

 

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison between World Vision, government, stakeholders, and implementing partners, on all program-related activities.
• Network to broker new partnerships and build new relationships with INGOs in the country, civil society organizations, local partners and marginalized groups in Sierra Leone.
• Maintain regular dialogue and conduct regular meetings with all relevant partners within and outside World Vision, and donors to build relationships, trust and an excellent reputation.
• Develop approaches and plans for effective and sustainable stakeholder relationship management in the country.
• Work collaboratively with all units to ensure that project deliverables are met and achieved on a timely basis considering deadlines and priorities.

 

Women CSOs Management:

• Support women CSOs coalitions mapping to inform project interventions.
• Enhance Women CSO’s coordination mechanism, especially in the last mile communities of the project district.
• Support Women-Focused CSOs and women’s advocacy for sustainable policy influencing and dialogue.
• Work with the government and all relevant stakeholders to address existential barriers faced by women CSOs and women aspiring for political processes.
• Facilitate the establishment of an information Hub to support awareness-raising campaigns and referral pathways.
• Provide technical guidance in addressing violence faced by women before, during and after the electioneering process.
• Support women CSOs in designing early warning signs of violence and enhancing peace-building initiative in the country with a gender lens.

 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Planning: 

• Ensure timely implementation of project activities as per Detailed Implementation Plan.
• Support gender and peacebuilding advocacy programs planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
• Ensure timely and quality reporting processes in line with project agreed timelines.
• Establish and maintain an accurate and up-to-date dashboard of all programme documents, resources, lessons and good practices, and facilitate their circulation and use within the NO, across the partnership, consortium partners and stakeholders.

 

Innovation:

• Facilitate the introduction of new, innovative practices, methodologies or concepts in World Vision International Sierra Leone Gender and Peacebuilding programming.
• Support the World Vision Gender Equality and Social Inclusion project model with an innovative approach.

 

Partnerships and Networking: 

• Establish and maintain visibility of World Vision International Sierra Leone on all Gender, Peacebuilding and women-led CSOs coalitions and advocacy platforms.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with relevant government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, consortium partners, women-led CSOs coalitions, academic institutions, stakeholders and community actors that will complement WVISL Peacebuilding, gender and advocacy programming.

 

Programme Management: 

• Provide overall oversight on the implementation of the project as per the agreed work plan in the approved PD with UN Women and UNDP.
• Manage and Support the development of detailed implementation plans and coordinate implementation among other consortium partners.
• Support relationship-building initiatives, integrated planning implementation and sustainability of the program, continued partnership and sharing best practices in various fields.
• Ensure the inclusion of key project indicators in all stages of the DME process.
• Coordinate with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation to review peacebuilding reporting indicators and reporting tools/standards.
• Produce consolidated quarterly, semi-annual and annual project reports for sharing with the donor, partners and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders within the National Office for the achievement of the project objectives.

 

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

 

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

 

• Model Self-Management

 

• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

 

• Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

 

• Develop the Organisation for the Future

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Educational level required: Gender and Peacebuilding/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

 

Minimum Qualification required: Advanced degree in Gender, Peacebuilding, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science or related fields is required.

 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience leading and managing complex development programs involving multiple partners in developing countries, preferably for Multilateral and Bilateral donors.

 

Preferred: Master’s degree in Advocacy, Social work, Development studies or social sciences or related discipline.

 

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Fluency in English;
• Strong project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle;
• Excellent experience in managing gender and advocacy projects;
• Experience with development project management tools such as log frames, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets;
• Good supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Statistical Packages and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook);
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
• Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to work with a team of professionals;
• Good understanding of Sphere relief international standards;
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Government policy on INGOs and NGOs;
• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural contexts.
• A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in the humanitarian assistance and development sector, with a significant portion of INGOs;
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Gender Programming and CSOs engagement;
• Demonstrated understanding of key gender and peacebuilding principles, standards and best practices;
• Must be able to represent WV;
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to local culture and situations and;
• Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of “Gender and Peacebuilding Manager”. Referees of successful candidates and previous employers will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

 

Closing Date: January 21^st, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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2.) Communications Intern

Career Opportunity

 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

 

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of Communications Intern’ in Freetown.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

 

The Communications Intern will support the production of stories, photos and other materials for WVISL standards for effective donor and public engagement. He/she will contribute towards the process of researching information and writing and editing articles and other features for the WVISL Annual Report, Magazine and other publications to communicate effectively the World Vision brand.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

         

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Manager, the Communications Intern is expected to perform the following tasks: 

• Support the production of stories, photos and other materials to WV International standards for effective donor and public engagement;
• Gather and produce resources (stories, photos and video) for effective donor and public engagement
• Support Communications Manager as point person to write tweets, vlogging and blog postings for social media;
• Contribute towards the process of researching information and writing and editing articles and other features for the WVSL Annual Report, Magazine and other publications to communicate effectively the World Vision brand;
• Support the development of advocacy-oriented communications products that ensure behavioural change is achieved;
• Provide support to other departments engaged in any form of Advocacy campaign as assigned by the Communications Manager;
• Support the production process of calendars, Christmas cards and Annual Reports that meet WVI standards;
• Handle administrative issues (preparing internal requisition etc.) draft Monthly Management Reports (MMR) and weekly schedules;
• Support the Communications Officer in the coordination of media visits from SOs and other national and/or international media;
• Assist the Communications Officer to maintain media contacts and also media watch;
• Be the point person on tasks related to implementing the Strategic Development and Communications plan related to social media with the support of the Comms Manager (Handles all Social Media comms activities – Facebook – YouTube – Twitter) and;
• Other essential tasks assigned by the Communications Manager.

 

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

 

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

 

• Model Self-Management

 

• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

 

• Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

 

• Develop the Organisation for the Future

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Qualification required: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising or a related field is required.

 

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in producing resources (stories, photos and video), researching information, and writing and editing articles, magazines and other publications.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

 

• Must be able to represent WVISL
• Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to local culture and situations and;
• Experience in working in a cross-cultural environment;
• Must be willing and able to travel nationally.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of “Communications Intern”. Referees of successful candidates and previous employers will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

 

Closing Date: January 21^st, 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

EPRDS-Consulting Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Officer
2.) Internships (x3)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Officer

Project Officer

 

Economic Policy Research Development and Statistics (EPRDS) – Consulting Limited is a socio-economic LLC that has actively been working in Sierra Leone for over 10 years. Throughout this period, the firm has provided consulting services for different organizations, including non-governmental organizations; bilateral and multilateral organizations; government departments (and institutions); parastatals and private sector entities. In recent years, its operations have extended to other parts of Africa and Asia.

The vision of EPRDS is to contribute towards the eradication of poverty and food insecurity in developing countries through empirical research.  Through sound empirical research, evidence-based decision making would be enhanced amongst policy makers. EPRDS wishes to provide such services to decision makers.

 

Through our research activities, we work closely with young researchers to help build the capacities of the up-and-coming generation of Sierra Leone researchers. This is one of EPRDS’ strategy for long-term nation building.

On this backdrop, EPRDS is looking for a Project Officer to join the team to carry out the day-to-day activities and ensures projects are completed within deadlines.

 

Key tasks 

• Coordinate and support partners to achieve EPRDS planned activities
• Lead project conceptualization, development and execution.
• Document consultancies initiated, completed and follow up on pending ones
• Organize visits for the team which may include communications with stakeholders, partners, drafting of the TOR
• Keep track of the partners’ reporting and deliverable timelines and follow-up with them for timely submission.
• In some instances, conduct field visits with the EPRDS team.
• Facilitates & attend key planning meetings of partners
• Write monthly reports on the status of implementation and include recommendations for action steps
• Assist in organizing capacity assessment and capacity building activities for partners
• Collect data and information for EPRDS for planning, development of proposals, situation analysis, stakeholder mapping etc

 

Qualifications

• A University degree (2:1 minimum) in Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or any Social Sciences
• Three years’ experience of work in the development sector, one year of experience working in the area of project management is highly desirable.
• Experience in advanced data analysis using excel and appropriate statistical software.
• Good writing skills for technical reports.
• Working with community and local actors is highly desirable
• Experience in working with and knowledge of both government and civil society and Non-Governmental Organizations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Ability to manage operational and logistical aspects of the projects
• Fluency in English and other local Sierra Leone dialects is a plus
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, gender and inclusion issues, and capable of making sound judgment

 

Behavioral Competencies

• Responsible, flexible, and adaptable
• Good team player and builder
• Proactive attitude to work.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team to deliver results.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Ability to prioritize and produce results under tight deadlines

 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their detailed CV along with a one-page cover letter to:

eprdsl@gmail.com

Please mention the title of the vacancy in the subject line when you send your application

Hard Copy Applications should be addressed to Office Admin, EPRDS, and delivered at No 1 Ahmed Drive, Aberdeen Road Freetown

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm, Friday January 20, 2023

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2.) Internships (x3)

Get the experience you need to build your career to fit in the job market! EPRDS is looking for three (3) graduates for a six (6) months UNPAID internship programme to join the team to carry out the day-to-day activities within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for learning and building a career path.

Economic Policy Research Development and Statistics (EPRDS) – Consulting Limited is a socio-economic LLC that has actively been working in Sierra Leone for over 10 years. Throughout this period, the firm has provided consulting services for different organizations, including non-governmental organizations; bilateral and multilateral organizations; government departments (and institutions); parastatals and private sector entities. In recent years, its operations have extended to other parts of Africa and Asia.

The vision of EPRDS is to contribute towards the eradication of poverty and food insecurity in developing countries through empirical research.  Through sound empirical research, evidence-based decision making would be enhanced amongst policy makers. EPRDS wishes to provide such services to decision makers.

 

Through our research activities, we work closely with young researchers to help build the capacities of the up-and-coming generation of Sierra Leone researchers. This is one of EPRDS’ strategy for long-term nation building.

 

Key tasks 

• Support EPRDS to achieve on planned activities
• Be willing to participate in project conceptualization and implementation
• Keeps track of activities implemented at EPRDS.
• Writes monthly reports on the status of implementation at EPRDS
• Assists in organizing capacity assessment and capacity building activities for partners
• Be willing to collect data and information for EPRDS for planning, development of proposals, situation analysis, stakeholder mapping etc
• Be willing to participate in qualitative data transcription
• Be committed to be at the EPRDS office on a daily basis.
• Be willing to participate in trainings conducted by EPRDS

 

Qualifications

• A University degree in Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or any Social Sciences
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office including Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Fluency in English and other local Sierra Leone dialects
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, gender and inclusion issues, and capable of making sound judgment

 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their detailed CV along with a one-page cover letter to

eprdsl@gmail.com

Please mention Internship in the subject line when you send your application

Hard Copy Applications should be addressed to Office Admin, EPRDS, and delivered at No 1 Ahmed Drive, Aberdeen Road Freetown

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm, Friday January 20, 2023

Duty Station: Sierra Leone

Team: Women at the Forefront

Line Manager: Acting Programme Manager, Women at the Forefront

Contract Type: Full-time Short-Term Contract (Traineeship)

Date Required: January 2023

Duration: 5 months

Note on the selection process: Depending on the quality of applications received, SEforALL plans to select up to 12 qualified female candidates for the Women in STEM Traineeship

Closing date: 10 January 2023 at 23:59 CET

Background About SEforALL

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization working with leaders in government, the private sector and civil society to drive further, faster action toward achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which calls for universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, and the Paris Agreement, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit climate warming to well below 2° Celsius (and striving for 1.5° Celsius).

Achieving these goals will require a radical rethink of the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. SEforALL is at the heart of this foundational shift to ensure no one is left behind. Drawing on data and evidence, we identify a critical path to success in achieving SDG7.

The 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2012. Now an independent organization, we maintain close links with the UN, including through a relationship agreement, partnerships with UN agencies and with SEforALL’s CEO acting as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative (SRSG) for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. These roles include advising the UN Secretary General and his staff on issues relating to sustainable energy and the implementation of SDG7 and supporting the coordination of sustainable energy issues in the United Nations system.

The ambitions of SDG7 are extraordinary. Aiming to achieve them in the context of the Paris Agreement on climate change involves transformation at a scale never undertaken before. Swift action must be taken by leaders in governments, private sector companies, institutions, financiers, development banks, unions, communities, entrepreneurs and civil society. As we enter the final decade to achieve SDG7, SEforALL has strategically chosen to strengthen global agenda-setting while expanding its activities to an engagement model that prioritizes data-driven decision-making, partnerships with high-impact countries and implementation on the ground. SEforALL’s current three-year business plan outlines “results offers” that scope out our planned interventions and demonstrate to our funding partners the impact of their support.

Context/objectives of the assignment

The just and equitable energy transition cannot be achieved and sustained without ensuring gender equality. The global energy access gap is gendered, and women and girls disproportionately bear the burden of the every-day consequences of energy poverty. At the same time, women are under-represented in the energy sector, from entry- and mid-level positions to boardrooms. As a result, women are less likely to have a voice in the policy and decision-making that affects them. SEforALL’s Women and Youth at the Forefront (WYFF) programme centers women and youth in the just and equitable energy transition by supporting their entry into and career progression within the sector, as well as empowering the next generation of women and youth leaders.

Duties and Tasks for the Role

SEforALL in collaboration with EM-One Energy Solutions is recruiting recent women graduates for a traineeship programme in Sierra Leone. The traineeship will provide hands-on technical training with a focus on solar energy under the FCDO-funded health electrification project.

The traineeship will focus on the following areas:

•  Energy Efficiency and Conservation
•  PV Systems, Standalone and Off-Grid systems
•  Integrated Systems
•  Battery Sizing
•  Inverter and Charge Controller sizing
•  Conducting current and voltage measurements and performance characteristics.
•  Solar panel installations.
•  Performing the dimensioning of PV systems by using simulation software.
•  Performing the economic viability of a site by using measured radiation data.
•  Installing, integrating and commissioning solar systems.
•  Remote monitoring and system maintenance

Trainees will also be expected to participate in daily activities under the supervision of their focal point, scheduled site visits, workshops, and supplementary training programmes arranged by SEforALL. As a result of the recruitment process, up to 12 qualified female candidates will be selected for the traineeship programme.

Qualifications & Experience

•  Must be a woman.
•  A recent Bachelors or Master’s degree (within the past 2 years) in a STEM field (e.g., sciences, energy, engineering, or related area).
•  Have 1-3 years of professional experience in energy, engineering or similar field.
•  Highly professional, punctual, and willing and able to learn new skills.
•  Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
•  Must be available for the entire duration of the internship programme.
•  Must currently reside in Sierra Leonne, and be a national or legal resident.

Core Competencies for the Role

•  Professionalism and Personal Leadership: Demonstrates and safeguards ethics and integrity. Demonstrates corporate knowledge, self-development and initiative-taking. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international environment based on mutual respect and tolerance. Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and tact in handling sensitive issues. Willingness to “get the job” done with a positive attitude to take on a wide range of tasks.
•  Planning and Organization: Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently and is able to work to deadlines and maintain effectiveness under pressure. Excellent organizational and task management skills, with appropriate attention to details and ability to prioritize work among multiple competing demands, and under tight deadlines. Ability to manage multiple workflows at the same time. Proactive approach to managing workflow, with keen ability to multi-task and respond quickly and flexibly to a wide range of issues, some of which come up in ad hoc and unexpected ways.
•  Communication and Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and proven drafting ability; ability to develop relationships, foster collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders, develop presentations, draft speaking notes, prepare meeting briefs and advocate for viewpoints.
•  Analysis and Creativity: Demonstrated excellent analytical skills that can be applied to gather data, analyze and generate knowledge relevant to decision-making functions. Ability to summarize and present key-findings. Share knowledge and show initiative to improve existing practices.
•  Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of relevant available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology in the context of sustainanable development; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate.

Application Instructions: Please make sure that your application includes the following information and documents:

•  A detailed CV (attached to your application online)
•  We recommend candidates include a cover letter on why they should be considered for the opportunity (attached to your application online)

Terms and conditions: The SEforALL Traineeship is designed to provide a training opportunity complemented by on-the-job learning, as opposed to a typical SEforALL internship. Trainees will be provided with a fixed stipend to facilitate participation in the programme. Trainees will remain fully responsible for bearing all their costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses connected to their traineeship.

Our Values – please refer to our core values as defined here: https://www.seforall.org/who-we-are/staff/our-values.

Additional Considerations

•  SEforALL offers exciting high-impact assignments, a collegial and creative work environment, and the opportunity for committed professionals to thrive and grow within flat hierarchies and in the pursuit of an inspiring mission.
•  SEforALL provides competitive compensation packages at its locations in Vienna, Washington DC and New York City, and flexibility and result orientated modern workplace arrangements.
•  Qualified female candidates and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
•  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
•  SEforALL reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

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Finance Interns

 

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. Working under the guidance and direction of the Finance Manager, the finance assistant  will provide day to day support to Finance Officers on payment processing, disbursement, filling and other daily routine tasks.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage Payments and receipts, including cash handling when supporting field activity payments.
• Capture and process transactions in QuickBooks accounting software.
• Handling Electronic Mobile Money Payment processing
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and provided on a timely basis when requested by auditors and the compliance office.
• Monitor Petty Cash balances to ensure timely replenishment
• Manage Electronic Payment Transfers.
• Process staff advance and follow-up on advance retirements by staff.
• Reconcile the Withholding Tax account on a monthly basis and ensure timely payment to tax authority.
• Perform Other Financial and Administrative Duties as Maybe Assigned.

 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or Certified Accounting Technician required.
• Women are Strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated understanding of payment processing and general finance processes.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.
• Experience with Electronic Mobile Money Payment processing is an added advantage

 

To apply kindly click here:  Global Careers – ICAP at Columbia University