🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services – 3 Positions

Catholic Relief Services is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Deputy Finance Manager- Treasury
2.) Project Director
3.) Request for Proposal for ICT4D Consultant and Technical Assistant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Deputy Finance Manager- Treasury

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position:  Deputy Finance Manager- Treasury

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Title: Deputy Finance Manager – Treasury 

Department: Finance – Treasury 

Reports To:        Finance Manager

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown

Job Summary: 

You will oversee all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as needed) in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will help set the standard for the Country Program’s (CP’s) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRS’ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Ensure INSIGHT financial accounting package is updated with relevant information for capturing accurate financial data (such as daily exchange/conversion rates, cost allocation tools, posting of transactions, etc.).
• Review and analyze financial reports, including cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified. Work with relevant staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll.
• Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records. Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and subrecipients to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control.
• Ensure financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated timely as per established reporting schedules and assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis.
• Oversee maintenance of a good filing system of required supporting documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
• Ensure efficient management of cash flows and availability of sufficient and optimal cash in the CP’s operating account through monitoring cash balances (both cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand), preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing and forecasting cash needs.
• Effectively manage talent and support staff in their professional development. Manage team dynamics, create a gender inclusive work environment, promote staff work-life balance, and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.

Basic Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

• Minimum of three years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO.

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 5 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Oracle based ssytems or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none) :

• Direct Supervision of 3 Senior Finance Officer
• Overall oversight of a team of 8 members.

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Finance Manager, Head of Operations, Country Representative, Regional Finance Officer 

External: Bank , Government institution such as NRA & NASSIT , Auditors

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Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to [email protected]. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

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

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 24th April 2023.

2.) Project Director

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position:  Project Director – Global Fund

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is conducted through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone, CRS has served vulnerable communities for over 50 years and is a leader in building the country’s capacity to improve health and nutrition services for young children and their caregivers.

Job Title: Project Director 

Department: Global Fund

Reports To:        Head of Programs

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown, must be willing to travel up to 15%.

Job Summary: 

CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Lone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio based on the country’s dynamic needs. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, and Urban Resilience. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and a field office in Kabala, with over 160 staff in total.

CRS has been implementing Global Fund grants in Sierra Leone since 2005 and has served as Principal Recipient (PR) since 2011. The NFM3 grant (2021 – 2024) continues to support the current national strategic plans for malaria, TB and HIV, and focuses on Community Systems Strengthening, as well as digitizing the 2023 mass ITN campaign in close collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP).  As a long-standing partner of the health sector in Sierra Leone, CRS also participates in the design and development of services for the next round of Global Fund allocations.

As Senior Program Manager, you will provide overall leadership to CRS’ Global Fund project team in Sierra Leone and be responsible for the overall management of the project, including the quality of programmatic implementation (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and administrative elements of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable, as well as relationship with the Global Fund, Ministry of Health, the NMCP and different services and other public, private and non-government stakeholders. You are responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for capacity strengthening of Sub-Recipients (SRs) and overall sustainability. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and consolidation of the Global Fund project. Provide oversight for all aspects of program quality, program management, representation, and human resources. Serve as the primary point of contact to Global Fund as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders.
• In coordination with the National Programs for Malaria, TB and the National AIDS Secretariat, and the Ministry of Health, ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet Global Fund expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts. Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and recruitment process of senior staff.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting, and reporting outcomes.
• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance in Global Fund grants including oversight of partner budgets, finance, and administration, and reporting to Global Fund.
• Coordinate relationships with consortium partner organizations. Contribute to coordination of roles and activities of staff from consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large scale development grants, preferably focusing on managing Global Fund grants.
• Proven track record of successful other donor-funded program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets, as well as commodities.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring.

Required Languages – English fluency required.

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage.
• Prior experience working in Sierra Leonean region, preferred.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: Grant Manager, Program Manager, MEAL Manager, Community System Strengthening officer, Communication manager, Mass campaign manager.

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Deputy Regional Directors, Regional Technical Advisors, Global Fund Support Unit, GF Malaria Project staff, CRS Sierra Leone staff

External: Global Fund Portfolio Manager, GF Country Team, CCM, Ministry of Health (NMCP and other key departments), LFA, Sub-recipients, UN agencies, other Global Fund Principal Recipients, and technical assistance providers. The project is implemented through agreements with civil society partners.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

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

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to [email protected]. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

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

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 24th April 2023

3.) Request for Proposal for ICT4D Consultant and Technical Assistant

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ICT4D CONSULTANT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Tender Numbers: SL3194

Timeline:

• RFP published: 12th April 2023
• Deadline for written questions: 17th April 2023
• Deadline/ Submission date: 25th April 2023
• Contract award (estimated) on or before 5th May 2023

Interested bidders can request for the tender documents:

1. From CRS Office in Freetown through the following email [email protected]  from 12th April 2023 to 24th April 2023 between 9:00am and 4:00pm from Mondays to Thursdays; and 9:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays
2. Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the “Reception” of CRS at 41 Riverside Drive, Off Kinghaman Road Freetown on or before 25th April 2023 at 4:30pm and/or through the secure Bid email [email protected] on or before 25th April 2023 at 4.30 pm.
3. Any bid received after the time and date stipulated will not be accepted.

If you have any question, please contact: [email protected]

Background

The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), will implement a national insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign in 2023. The campaign will target the total population of the country with two different types of insecticide-treated nets: ITNs with a piperonyl butoxide (PBO) synergist and dual active ingredient (Dual A.I.) ITNs. The ITNs will be targeted to different districts in the country in line with data on insecticide resistance and will be procured by two partners: the Global Fund (GF) and the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (US-PMI)

CRS, as Global Fund principal recipient II in the country, has been tasked with taking the lead role in the digitalization of the ITN mass campaign. Hence, CRS will engage the services of an International, as well as a national, Technical Assistant (TA) to provide a leading role in the digitalization project.

Therefore, Global Fund seeks to hire 32 (thirty-two) ICT4D Consultants and 1(one) ICT4D Technical Assistant (as specified in the SoW) for the implementation of a national insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign in Sierra Leone.

General Requirements  

1. Must be registered to conduct business and in compliance with governmental tax regulations in Sierra Leone.
2. CRS retains the right to reject, cancel, negotiate, amend, split, and accept any offer, without consideration of the lowest offer.
3. This is an invitation to potential bidders and is not a promise or obligation that CRS will contract with bidders through the submitted offers.