Job Vacancies at Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA) – 2 Positions

Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Sales and Marketing Representative
2.) Finance Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Sales and Marketing Representative

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales & Marketing Representative will provide a balance on the existing male branded Protector Plus condom programming by sustaining products choice at market level, increase access, availability and affordability of SLaDA branded condoms and other health products among program target groups.

As part of the program implementation team, the substantial holders will ensure high quality, visibility of work using multi-level tool for promoting and sustaining risk reduction methods among most at risk populations. These activities will be carried out through a product distribution chain of wholesalers and retailers through an executed customer engagement program that results to higher sales.

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Work directly with wholesalers and retailers and provide technical support for product visibility at field level especially areas of “social hot spots”

• Recruit wholesalers and retailers in areas populated by target groups and implement the condom and other health products sales plan.

• Uphold customer care relationship through personal selling principles and guarantee SLaDA’s distribution partners (wholesalers, retailers and other partners) are well informed about products characteristics and use in family planning and HIV prevention.

• Make condom social marketing activities visible at operational districts and chiefdoms.

• Participate in the design in IEC/BCC initiatives and interventions within areas of operation with leadership from SMOP & BCC Coordinators.

• Maintain good customer relationship and pursue new sales opportunities

• Establishment of functional outlets within areas of social hot spots and maintain an accurate database.

• Consolidate schedules of reviews of targets against achievements for sales and distribution.

• Develop monthly Radio and Outreach/Promotional plans and submit to supervisor.

• Carry out periodic IEC/ BCC community diagnosis using Participatory Rural Approach/Social Analysis and forward plan for action.

• Identify capacity gaps for training of community peer educators with support from SMOP & BCC Coordinator.

• Mobilize communities to identify and act on SRHR issues.

• Keep management informed by submitting activity and results report, such as weekly work plan, Monthly and Annual report.

• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products and new products and delivery techniques

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Diploma or higher in Nursing / Public Health/Pharmaceuticals marketing or related fields.

• At least two years of development experience, with significant experience in customer care.

• Knowledge and experience in marketing or family planning

• Strong computer skills, including excel, word etc.

• Very Good written skills

• Self confidence and motivation for sales

• Experience working with NGO is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via :

[email protected]

Hand delivery copies are also encouraged.  You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.

2.) Finance Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Finance Officer is to support the Finance Manager in running an efficient and effective finance department by administering SLaDA’s accounting policies and procedure accounting operations to meet legal requirements.

The Finance Officer should be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations and journal entries. He/she should demonstrate interest in handling accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. The finance Officer should also have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

RESPONSIBLEITIES

JOB RESPONSIBILITY # 1: Support in Finance compliance and reporting. Plays a key role in carrying out the day-to-day transaction recording and month end task for a smooth-running department. Support the effective and efficient functioning of SLaDA finance functions. Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

• Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Review all payment documents to ensure all supporting documents are attached.

• Review staff activity budget to ensure arithmetical accuracy and proper budget codes and funding source are indicated.

• Effective capturing and processing of journal entries and data, and reconciliations.

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation reports for review by the Finance Manager

• Ensure staff understands all financial templates and are used appropriately.

• Ensures that district offices receive funds requested for in a timely manner

• Track advances to staff and ensure that liquidation of these advances is accurately done.

• Support in the preparation of monthly management and donor report

• Support in maintaining the cordial bank relationship with SLaDA bankers.

• Supervise the HR and Admin assistance in ensuring that the petty cash policies are maintained

• Full support in Conducting spot check on petty cash accounts.

• Support the FM in Conducting monthly condom sales reconciliation against the bank statements

• Preparing and Processing Payments and Receipts on cashbook

• Process invoices for all condom sales.

• Provide administrative, logistical, and procurement support to field-based team, including the establishment of an office, transportation arrangements, and the ongoing operations;

• Support the FM in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

• Participate in financial audits

• Assist with budget preparation

• Assist in Statutory tax payment processing and other regulatory requirements.

• Ensuring the upkeep of fixed asset register.

• Managing and recording Petty Cash Full compliance of administrative activities with SLaDA rules, regulations, policies and strategies.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Required: Bsc. in Accounting or equivalent Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role

• Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related disciplines

• Computer literacy – Microsoft office, Excel essential. Work experience 3 years working experience in a finance department

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task to meet deadlines;

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability, problem solving, conflict and ethical management skills;

• Experience in financial management systems, (i.e. QuickBooks)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via :

[email protected]

Hand delivery copies are also encouraged.  You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.