Job Vacancies at Breakthrough Action Sierra Leone – 2 Positions
Breakthrough Action is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant
2.) Senior Program Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behaviour change programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication Programs. The Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone project began in October 2017 and is still ongoing.
Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Finance & Administrative Assistant. The Finance and Admin Assistant will report to the Assistant Finance and Admin Manager at Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone. The position will be based in Freetown.
Key Responsibilities
- Process bank and cash transactions.
- Maintain inventory of office materials and equipment, organize maintenance and repair of office equipment, and order and maintain inventory of supplies
- Post entries to the accounting software (QuickBooks) in real time.
- Work with program team to reconcile all advances and post same to QuickBooks in a timely manner.
- Assist with procurement process including obtaining quotations, following up with vendors, preparing paperwork for contracts and purchase orders, going to the bank, etc.
- Organize travel including booking tickets, accommodation, and arranging for travel advances and obtain appropriate approvals
- Assist Program Staff in organizing workshops and meetings, including selection of venues, preparing invitations, confirming attendance, organizing participant per diem payments and transportation, and ensuring other logistical support
- Assist Finance and Administration Manager in coding expenses, and preparing and facilitating per diem and other workshop/training related payments, as needed
- Keep custody of petty cash and maintain cash register book; prepare petty cash payment voucher, obtain approval and effect payment
- Prepare documents for mailing, receive incoming documents and transfer it to the appropriate individual or department
- Establish and maintain administrative and file systems (electronic and otherwise) to ensure smooth operation of the regional and Monrovia-based project activities
- Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and appointments; take minutes, as needed.
- Diploma in business administration, accounting or equivalent
- Minimum of three years relevant experience in administration in the NGO sector supporting USAID-funded projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong people management skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
- Familiar with procurement procedures; USAID procurement experience a plus
- Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; excellent oral and written communication skills
To Apply
Interested applicants should send their CV, cover letter and 3 references (including current supervisor) to [email protected] with “Finance and Admin Officer” stated in the email subject line. Emails received that are missing any of these components will not be considered. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.
2.) Senior Program Officer
Job Description
Senior Program Officer
Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change (SBC) programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.
Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the risk communication capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio.
Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Program Officer. The Senior Program Officer will work closely with the GoSL One Health Risk Communication Technical Working Group and support SBC and risk communication program activities. The position will be based in Freetown.
- Support the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of SBC and risk communication programming
- Support and build the capacity of GoSL and partners to design and implement SBC and risk communication activities
- Assist with activity, material, and tool development, review, pretesting, refinement, and finalization
- Work closely with a social media consultant and GoSL One Health social media teams to develop a One Health social media strategy and activity plan and effectively and sustainably engage users and manage platforms
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GoSL and partners at national and district levels
- Ensure SBC and risk communication activities are implemented in coordination and harmonization with GoSL, partners, and other relevant platforms at all levels
- Ensure timeliness and high integrity of activity implementation in accordance with the workplan
- Generate media briefs, reports, success stories, and other program documentation
- Communicate regularly and coordinate with Breakthrough ACTION staff in Freetown and at headquarters
- Represent Breakthrough ACTION at meetings
- Comply with USAID, Johns Hopkins University, and Breakthrough ACTION processes and regulations
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in international programming and at least one year experience working for a public health issue at national level
- Experience working with teams to strengthen capacity
- Strong understanding of SBC and risk communication principles
- Experience with planning SBC and risk communication interventions
- Experience with planning and implementing message and material development and community engagement
- Experience planning and facilitating engaging workshops and presentations
- Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and capacity strengthening skills
- Strong written communication skills including writing reports and program success stories
- Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, fluid environment, including possessing skills in proactive and strategic thinking, problem solving, demand prioritization, and flexibility
- Strong knowledge of Ministry of Health and Sanitation structures at national, district, and community level
- Computer literate especially in Microsoft applications – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in English and familiarity with any of the local languages in Sierra Leone
- Able and willing to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and managing professional social media platforms
- Knowledge of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment Protection Agency, and One Health structures at national and sub-national levels
- Experience related to One Health, zoonotic diseases, Lassa fever, and/or rabies
- Experience working in emergencies
- Experience working with a US Government-funded project
To Apply
Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to [email protected] with “Senior Program Officer” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.
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