Caritas Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Officer
2.) Project Officer

Caritas Sierra Leone was established in 1981 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Sierra Leone with the mandate to serve as the relief and development wing of the Catholic Church in Sierra Leone. Most of the agency’s efforts during the 1990’s concentrated on responding to the plight of the people caught up in the brutal civil war, by providing food, shelter, and lobbying for the release of child soldiers. Today, Caritas Sierra Leone remains steadfast in post war peace building initiatives but is also active in various fields such as – HIV/AIDS prevention, food security, emergency and humanitarian relief, youth empowerment, environmental protection, poverty eradication and gender equality.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Finance Officer – for the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC)

Job Location: Makeni

Job Type: One year (Full Time)

Reports To: Programme Coordinator with dotted line to the Programme Director

About Caritas Makeni

Caritas Makeni is the Diocesan development and Relief agency of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Northern Sierra Leone established in 1979 by Bishop Azzolini. The organization is registered with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organization (SLANGO). Caritas Makeni supports the efforts of the disadvantaged and less privilege people to promote their own development irrespective of creed, tribe, gender or race and hence promoting the common good and the dignity of the human person. The work of Caritas Makeni focuses on: Human Rights, Youth Empowerment, Health, Child Protection, Disaster risk reduction etc. Caritas Makeni has been operating in health and development since 1979.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
• Prepare balance sheets
• Process invoices
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank statements
• Participate in financial audits
• Track bank deposits and payments
• Assist with budget preparation
• Review and implement financial policies

Basic Qualifications (BQs)

• Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Experience using financial software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Required Languages – English (Krio will be an advantage)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to communicate with Donor
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience of team working
• Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy environment and competing demands
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent numeracy skills

Key Working Relationships

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

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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

MODE OF APPLICATION

All application should have a cover letter, updated CV, names of three (3) referees and their active telephone and email. Copies of professional certificates and other related document should be sent to the HR Officer Caritas Makeni, 1 Ernest Bai Koroma Road, Pastoral Centre Makeni – 078031603 or email – josephine.greywoode@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE – 4^TH JANUARY, 2020

2.) Project Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Project Officer – for the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC)

Job Location: Makeni

Job Type: One year (Full Time)

Reports To: Programme Coordinator with dotted line to the Programme Director

About Caritas Makeni

Caritas Makeni is the Diocesan development and Relief agency of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Northern Sierra Leone established in 1979 by Bishop Azzolini. The organization is registered with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organization (SLANGO). Caritas Makeni supports the efforts of the disadvantaged and less privilege people to promote their own development irrespective of creed, tribe, gender or race and hence promoting the common good and the dignity of the human person. The work of Caritas Makeni focuses on: Human Rights, Youth Empowerment, Health, Child Protection, Disaster risk reduction etc. Caritas Makeni has been operating in health and development since 1979.

JOB SUMMARY

The project officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementations of activities on the rehabilitation of the Orthopedic Technical Centre (OTC) in Makeni. He /She will coordinate the schedule and the issues and risks of the project. It is your job to make sure the project is well organized and that it runs smoothly. This can include communicating with various departments in the organization to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to Manager in executing assigned projects.
• Plan and coordinate project activities for timely completions.
• Assess potential issues and technical challenges and accordingly develop resolutions.
• Interact with various teams to coordinate project activities.
• Participate in project design meetings and recommend improvements if needed.
• Assist in project design and development activities.
• Work with Manager in change order management, project tracking and document control activities.
• Track project progress and ensure all project activities are completed on-time.
• Monitor project schedules regularly to determine any delays or deviations.
• Attend project meetings and follow-up with outstanding tasks.
• Develop project reports for management and clients.
• Analyze and resolve project issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with management in developing project scope, plan, deliverables, budget and milestones.
• Oversee project correspondences, prepare, and review project related emails, letters, proposals, memos, meeting minutes and other documents.
• Review contract requirements and process invoices in timely manner.

 Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Community Studies, Logistics etc.

 Minimum of 3 years working in an NGO Field

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Strong analytical skills

 Computer literate in word and excel

 Ability to work under pressure, handles multiple tasks, and meets deadlines

 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

Required Languages – English (Krio will be an advantage)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

 Strong writing and editing skills

 Ability to communicate with Donor

 Strong organizational skills

 Experience of team working

 Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and tight deadlines in a busy environment and competing demands

 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Internet

 Good presentation skills

 Excellent numeracy skills

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Director, Programme Director, Programme Coordinator, Administration and HR.

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

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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

All applications should have a cover letter, updated CV, names of three (3) referees and their active telephone and email. Copies of professional certificates and other related document should be sent to the HR Officer Caritas Makeni, 1 Ernest Bai Koroma Road, Pastoral Centre Makeni – 078031603 or email – josephine.greywoode@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE – 4^TH JANUARY, 2020