🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ AVSI – 3 Positions

AVSI is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Driver
2.) Logistic Officer
3.) Admin and Finance Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Driver

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

“Driver – Bo office”

Post AVSI/HR/02/2024

AVSI is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO), recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and credited at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. AVSI is an authorized body for the implementation of international cooperation interventions, in Sierra Leone since 1999, with specific skills on the implementation of programs in education, child protection and youth employment. Please, refers to our media channels for further information.

Website: https://www.avsi.org/en/

Facebook: @AVSISierraLeone

With regards to the above and in the framework of the project “Boosting Market Development for Improved and clean Cookstove” – energy and clean cooking sector – funded by EnDev, AVSI is currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: Driver

Number of vacancies: 1

Scope of the position: The driver supports the project team in the execution of their responsibilities and tasks by transport services.

Type of employment: Full time (40 hours per week)– National contract

Duty Station: 100% in Bo with frequent mission to intervention areas.

Department: Operation

Report to: 1) Logistic officer, 2) Operation Manager

Summary of the key responsibilities:

• Drive the Project vehicle during assigned official duties;
• Ensuring that the vehicle is regularly cleaned;
• Organizing and co-coordinating transport services for project;
• Ensuring maintenance of project vehicles, reporting and documentation regarding vehicles and transport services;
• Maintaining and filling the logbook of the vehicle;
• Support logistic with filling of registers related to vehicle management
• Ensure proper maintenance of the official vehicle as needed, including car wash, maintenance to garage, technical control.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Required qualifications:

• Possession of minimum WACSEE diploma
• Possess of a valid driving license A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as driver
• Good use of Microsoft office package
• Experience with other international organizations will be considered as an asset

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Good writing and reading skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Strong team-building.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

• Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name, designation-email address-contact number);
• Cover letter.
• Driving licence copy
• Police clearance.
• Last certificates attained.

The application can be submitted:

By Hand:

The applications must be addressed in a sealed envelope to the office of the Country Representative of AVSI Sierra Leone, 5g off King Harman Road, New England, Freetown no later than 16^th March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Or By email

The applications must be sent through e-mail at the following e-mail address [email protected] with in subject ‘Application for “post AVSI/01/2020 – project coordinator” no later than 16^th  March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy.

If you are going to be selected as you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).

2.) Logistic Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

“Logistic Office – Bo district office”

Post AVSI/HR/03-2024

AVSI is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO), recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and credited at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. AVSI is an authorized body for the implementation of international cooperation interventions, in Sierra Leone since 1999, with specific skills on the implementation of programs in education, child protection and youth employment. Please, refers to our media channels for further information.

Website: https://www.avsi.org/en/

Facebook: @AVSISierraLeone

With regards to the above and in the framework of the project “Boosting Market Development for Improved and clean Cookstove” – energy and clean cooking sector – funded by EnDev, AVSI is currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: Logistic officer

Number of vacancies: 1

Scope of the position: The Logistic officer will be responsible for procurement, provision of equipment and logistics support to AVSI Office of Bo.

Type of employment: Full time (40 hours per week)– National contract

Duty Station: Bo – with periodic visit in the capital and area of activities implementation

Department: Operation

Report to: 1) Head of Base, 2) Head of operations

Summary of the key responsibilities:

1. Oversee procurement processes for timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, collaborating with vendors for contract negotiation.
2. Maintain updated records of inventory levels, deliveries, and transactions, including asset management.
3. Develop and implement asset tracking systems, conducting regular assessments for maintenance needs.
4. Coordinate transportation of goods and materials, optimizing delivery routes for cost efficiency.
5. Manage and coordinate AVSI vehicles, including fuel disbursement and supervision of store activities.
6. Implement inventory management systems, conducting audits to ensure accuracy and prevent shortages.
7. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain accurate documentation for all logistics and procurement activities.
8. Prepare reports on logistics performance, collaborate with departments for seamless coordination, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
9. Coordinate drivers and office assistants for smooth operations, including immigration-related tasks and any other assigned duties.
10. Liaises between  AVSI Central Office (Freetown) and AVSI field office in Bo on logistics and protocol matters;

Required qualifications:

• Advanced Degree from a recognized university OR its equivalent, in related fields of Logistic
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Procurement, Logistic of operation management
• Knowledge of GIZ and donor procurement rules and regulations is an assets
• Driving license will be considered as an asset

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Strong team-building.
• Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

• Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name, designation-email address-contact number);
• Cover letter.
• Police clearance.
• Last certificates attained.
• Copy of driving license

The application can be submitted:

By Hand:

The applications must be addressed in a sealed envelope to the office of the Country Representative of AVSI Sierra Leone, 5g off King Harman Road, New England, Freetown no later than 16^th March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Or By email

The applications must be sent through e-mail at the following e-mail address [email protected] with in subject ‘Application for “post AVSI/01/2020 – project coordinator” no later than 16^th  March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy.

If you are going to be selected as you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).

3.) Admin and Finance Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

“Project Coordinator – EnDev Project”

Post AVSI/HR/01-2024

AVSI is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO), recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and credited at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. AVSI is an authorized body for the implementation of international cooperation interventions, in Sierra Leone since 1999, with specific skills on the implementation of programs in education, child protection and youth employment. Please, refers to our media channels for further information.

Website: https://www.avsi.org/en/

Facebook: @AVSISierraLeone

With regards to the above and in the framework of the project “Boosting Market Development for Improved and clean Cookstove” – energy and clean cooking sector – funded by EnDev, AVSI is currently seeking to recruit a:

Position: Admin and Finance Officer

Number of vacancies: 2

Scope of the position: The Admin and Finance Officer will be responsible for providing administrative, coordination and financial management support.

Type of employment: Full time (40 hours per week)– National contract

Duty Station: Bo – with periodic visit in the capital

Department: Operation

Report to: 1) Head of Base, 2) Head of Operations

Summary of the key responsibilities:

• Monitor budgets and expenditures and contribute to budget planning and revision;
• Ensure the financial transactions are authorized, recorded, filed with adequate supporting documentation, and maintained;
• Prepare and submit timely and reliable financial updates, reports and statements;
• Support the conduct of financial audits;
• Assist in organizing and participate in work planning and progress reporting meetings;
• Liaises between AVSI Central Office (Freetown) and AVSI field offices in Bo on Admin and financial matters.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced Degree from a recognized university OR its equivalent, in related fields: accounting, business and administration, financial management.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in administration, finance or operations.
• Knowledge of GIZ grant management principles and procedures will be considered as an asset

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Strong team-building.
• Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet;

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications containing:

• Updated CV (no more than 3 pages) including a minimum of 2 referees from previous employers (name, designation-email address-contact number);
• Cover letter.
• Police clearance.
• Last certificates attained.

The application can be submitted:

By Hand:

The applications must be addressed in a sealed envelope to the office of the Country Representative of AVSI Sierra Leone, 5g off King Harman Road, New England, Freetown no later than 16^th March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Or By email

The applications must be sent through e-mail at the following e-mail address [email protected] with in subject ‘Application for “post AVSI/01/2020 – project coordinator” no later than 16^th  March 2023 at 4.00 p.m (Western African Time).

Please, note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and background check will be carried out in conformity with AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy.

If you are going to be selected as you are expected to comply and abide with all AVSI policies (e.g. AVSI Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH etc.).