🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Care International – 2 Positions

Care International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Operations Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance and Operations Director

CARE seeks a Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.  The goals of the activity are to improve quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; and increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts.

The Finance and Operations Director will provide leadership and direction to the finance and operations team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. The Director will provide oversight functions for the administrative operations of the USAID funded project to ensure compliance to CARE, local and donor policy. The Director will partner with other members of the core program team to manage implementation and ensure program quality.

This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $25 million to $50 million range.

This position is subject to project award and funding. This position does not include international post allowances or relocation and national candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Primary responsibilities:  

• Support the Chief of Party in day-to-day financial management and ensure that the program meets all CARE, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds usage, accountability, and operations within the country.
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management for this activity in collaboration with existing Country Office team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes.
• Manage project procurement and human resources as needed.
• Co-lead the training and coaching staff on donor regulations, grant management systems, financial management, procurement, and administrative procedures for USAID grant.
• Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
• Monitor program budget and advise senior management on burn rates and other programmatic considerations; provide complete and compliant required reporting; and maintain financial records for all program activities.
• Oversee subgrantee budgets and expenditures; provide relevant capacity building on financial and operational requirements for local partners as needed.
• Supervise a small team of finance and operations staff.
• Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained throughout the life of the program.
• Ensure application of documented policies and procedures for finance and all core operations functions to ensure ongoing efficient, effective support and compliance across the project.
• Liaise with CARE’s home office financial, compliance and field operations teams.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, administration, or relevant field.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in managing the finances and operations of international donor-funded programs.
• Experience with finance management, accounting and auditing, procurement, establishment of internal controls, grant compliance monitoring and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent interpersonal, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
• Proven track record of implementing fraud mitigation practices and risk management.
• Experience with strategic program planning, annual work planning, and budgeting.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH).
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

HOW TO APPLY :

 Kindly see below the link which interested Candidates can use to apply for this position.

Position Description (taleo.net) Finance and Operations Director

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director