πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ CARE Sierra Leone – 2 Positions
CARE is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Senior Finance and Operations Manager
2.) Deputy Chief of Party
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Senior Finance and Operations Manager
Work Location :Β Sierra Leone - FreetownΒ Type of Post :Other Possible Location :Β Funding :Β THIS POSITION IS PENDING DONOR APPROVALExpected Travel :Β Type of Contract :Language Requirement :Β Application Deadline :Employee Duration :Β Active Full-TimeCARE seeks a Senior Finance and Operations Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The anticipated 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 in Sierra Leone.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. National candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.The Sr. Finance and Operations Manager works in close collaboration with project leadership and has primary responsibility for tasks related to budget preparation, management, and tracking; operations; and overall financial management.
Primary Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the DCOP and Finance Team, manage all aspects of project finances, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting for both the prime recipient and any sub-awards.
- Ensure that all budget milestones and reporting are completed within specified timeframes.
- Develop financial forecast analysis and lead the process of analysis and interpretation of financial reports for informed decision-making.
- Coordinate closely with Chief of Party (COP) to lead financial and contractual aspects of the project.
- Ensure compliance with US Government and Government of Sierra Leone laws, regulations, and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, and financial management.
- Provide guidance and supervision to program staff and managers/budget holders on financial management and operations.
- Ensure Provide guidance on donor regulations, financial management, operations, and build capacity of local sub-recipients of the project for successful implementation of the project activities.
- Collaborate with CARE Sierra Leone Country Office, Regional Office, and CARE USA (headquarter-based) staff to ensure the project is implemented according to organization and program framework, and regulations.
- Support performance management of direct reports, including ongoing performance feedback, learning, as well as staffing and management of human resources.
Required Qualifications
- Masterβs degree in accounting, business administration, or a relevant field
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience inβ―finance, procurement, award management, logistics, and/or human resource-related matters for large international development projects; with a minimum of 3 years of senior-level responsibility.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, leadership, and managerial skills.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance requirements of USG contracts/cooperative agreements.
- Experience managing procurement and subcontracts/grants for a large project.
- Proven track record of implementing fraud mitigation practices and risk management
- Experience withβ―finance management, accounting and auditing, procurement, and establishment of internal controls; including grant compliance monitoring and management.
- Experience with strategic program planning, annual work planning, and budgeting.
- Experience managing successful teams working in multiple locations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Preference will be given professional to those with a membership of ACCA, CPA, CA.
2.) Deputy Chief of Party
Work Location :Β Sierra Leone - FreetownΒ Type of Post :Other Possible Location :Β Funding :Expected Travel :Β Type of Contract :Language Requirement :Β ENGLISHΒ Application Deadline :Β 9/8/22Employee Duration :Β Employed LocallyCARE seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The anticipated 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 in Sierra Leone. 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. National and international candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Deputy Chief of Party is accountable for the overall vision and leadership of the project and is responsible for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant senior experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID or other international donor-funded projects.Primary Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the COP provide leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the program, ensuring an integrated vision across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results.
- Oversee all aspects of project implementation, including program quality, evidence generation, and management of direct reports.
- Oversee the coordinated planning (of activities and resources) and implementation of the program and program operations in line with state-of-the art strategies, technical standards, and applicable USAID rules and regulations.
- In collaboration with the Chief of Party, ensure the adequacy of planning, monitoring and reporting and competence for the effective scale up of program interventions to meet established programmatic and financial targets and timeframes.
- Supervise and monitor activity implementation and ensure activities meet stated goals on time with high quality and reporting requirements.
- Ensure that all deliverables and targets are met with high quality within the scope of the fund and defined time.
- Identify learnings, issues, challenges, and risks of program implementation time and plan for the alternatives in favor of the target groups.
- Maintain good working relations with donors, Government of Sierra Leone counterparts, Civil Society organizations, academic institutions, and partners.
- Capacity assessment of implementing partner and developing capacity development plan for partners and implement it.
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Party (CoP)
- Required Skills:
- University degree or graduate degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.
- 10+ yearsβ experience in Family Planning, RMNCAH, malaria prevention, health systems strengthening and/or behavior change communications.
- Significant experience managing large-scale, multi-year USG-funded programs. Strong track record of successfully managing USAID-funded programs, preferably including previously serving as a Deputy Chief of Party.
- Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff.
- Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once.
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
- Proven experience hiring, training, and supervising teams of international and local staff.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Experience engaging with public and private health sector actors in Sierra Leone and contextual knowledge of Sierra Leone health systems strongly preferred.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
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- Position Description CHIEF OF PARTY, SIERRA LEONE
- Department SIERRA LEONE
- Work Location Sierra Leone - Freetown
- Employee Duration : Active Full-Time
