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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services – 5 Positions

Freetown & Kabala, Sierra Leone Posted 2 years ago Posted on Accounting / Audit / Finance, Advertising / Social Media / Marketing / PR, NGO / Community Services, Project Management

Catholic Relief Services is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Grant Accountant
2.) MEAL Manager
3.) Project Officer
4.) School Meal Coordinator
5.) Advocacy and Communications Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Grant Accountant

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is Recruiting for 1 Position: Grant Accountant

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.

The project aims to promote an inclusive political process, social cohesion and socio-economic improvement for young people in Sierra Leone. Through this project, CRS and implementing partners will engage diverse stakeholders to address unequal power relations between leaders and young people at district and national levels. The project will empower young people, particularly young women, to engage in advocacy activities against gender-based violence (GBV) and underlying cultural and traditional beliefs that undermine youth participation in socio-economic activities. Young people will also be empowered and protected to support peacebuilding efforts at chiefdom and district levels.

The project outcomes are:

Enhanced participation and representation of youth (including women and PWDs) in decision-making processes.
Outcome 2: Youths are capacitated to mitigate conflict and promote social cohesion
Outcome 3: Youths including young women and youths with disability engaged in diversified livelihoods

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Peace Building Fund (UNPBF) policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the UNPBF financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the UNPBF life cycle.

Note: The Project/Grant Accountant may be assigned responsibility for delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for either payable or receivable transactions.

Job Title: Grant Accountant

Department: Programming – UNPBF

Reports To: Project Manager – UNPBF, with dotted lines to the Finance Manager- Grant Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown Office

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for UPBF subrecipients and partners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned UNPBF accounts in Sun Systems financial accounting package.
Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place. • Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant UNPBF staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist UNPBF staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
Provide information to UNPBF staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities. • Perform assigned treasury UNPBF (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

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 two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Required Languages – Good English Language

Krio

And other related (French)

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel when required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to 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

Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

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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 28th February 2023.

2.) MEAL Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: MEAL Manager

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. CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone 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 Global Fund. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and a field office in Kabala, with over 140 staff in total.

Job Title: Meal Manager – Global Fund

Department: Global Fund

Reports To: Project Director – Global Fund

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to travel

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to manage, strengthen, and provide technical direction to the Global Fund MEAL system, ensure learning, build the capacity of MEAL staff, and support the implementation of CRS MEAL policies and procedures. The MEAL Manager will support the Global Fund program team and partner staff to develop high-quality monitoring systems and tools which measure progress toward indicators. He/she will ensure that accountability and learning are systematically captured and used in the Global Fund and the Country Program.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Manage and implement all MEAL activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project teams and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
Effectively manage talent and supervise the MEAL assistant. Manage team dynamics and staff well being.
Champion learning with project staff, partner teams, and other project MEAL staff within the CP. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
Act as a MEAL resource person in the MEAL system review for the Global Fund portfolio.
Coordinate the identification of MEAL needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
Compile, analyze and present project summary data and progress reports to Global Fund Director to generate progress updates for reporting.
Support partners through supervision and training to ensure that they provide CRS timely and quality reports.
Conduct data verification exercises in the field to ensure data and reporting are of high quality and data reported to donors, CRS and other stakeholders are accurate.
Monitor the use of standardized CRS reporting forms and suggest adaptations as required.
Developed new reporting forms as needed in consultation with Project Director.
Coordinate with project managers, MEAL assistants, project officers and the director to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem-solving.
Support MEAL Assistants and project officers to follow up on the agreed monthly summary data and quarterly progress reports.
Monitor partners to report on MEAL-related activities as required during project implementation.
In consultation with Project Director, ensure the data collection needs are up to date
Establish strong working relationships with partners and other stakeholders.
Represent the program at various levels as directed by the Global Fund Director.
Support the Director to meet all reporting requirements to Gateway.
Collaborate with the CP MEAL coordinator to ensure that the CP program is compliant with the donor and agencies’ MEAL policies, procedures, standards, and good practices.
Carry out other CP, Regional, or Agency-wide MEAL initiatives that may be assigned from time to time by the MEAL Coordinator.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science required.
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Experience working with large donors e.g.: European Union, OFDA, USAID (including PEP FAR, FFP, FtF, offices), USDA, Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Familiarity with principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Experience with participatory MEAL systems.
Proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, Access, Excel, and skills in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information to various stakeholders.
Experience using ICT for data collection and information visioning and mapping using GIS. • Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys (including sound understanding of sampling issues).
Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants.
Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening, and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development.

Required Languages – English is essential, and Krio is an added advantage

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel around Western Urban and Rural settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments. • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience in MEAL is highly desirable.
Experience engaging with partner organizations.
Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 February 2023

3.) Project Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is Recruiting for 1 Position: Project Officer

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.

The project aims to promote an inclusive political process, social cohesion and socio-economic improvement for young people in Sierra Leone. Through this project, CRS and implementing partners will engage diverse stakeholders to address unequal power relations between leaders and young people at district and national levels. The project will empower young people, particularly young women, to engage in advocacy activities against gender-based violence (GBV) and underlying cultural and traditional beliefs that undermine youth participation in socio-economic activities. Young people will also be empowered and protected to support peacebuilding efforts at chiefdom and district levels.

The project outcomes are:

Enhanced participation and representation of youth (including women and PWDs) in decision-making processes.
Outcome 2: Youths are capacitated to mitigate conflict and promote social cohesion • Outcome 3: Youths including young women and youths with disability engaged in diversified livelihoods

Job Summary:

As a member of the United Nations Peace Building Fund (UNPBF) project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Job Title: Project Officer with Gender and Youth Expertise

Department: Programming – UNPBF

Reports To: Project Manager – UNPBF

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown Office

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Organize meetings with community stakeholders when necessary
Responsible for decision-making processes at community, chiefdom, and district levels. • Project inception report.
Meeting minutes and attendance list.
Monthly Project progress

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of gender and youth(women) related issues and for an NGO would be a plus.
Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – Good English Language, Krio

And other related (French)

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

External

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Activities
Stakeholders’ engagement sessions with politicians, paramount chiefs, security apparatuses, National Electoral Commission, PPRC, CSOs, etc.) to discuss proactive and meaningful involvement of youths particularly young women in political processes and their protection during and after elections.
Organize awareness-raising sessions on the importance of peace and youths’ involvement in political processes through media engagements and the production of IEC materials
Organize inter-community sports activities
Organize an inter-political party and inter-community football matches
Regional dialogue sessions with political party structures, traditional and religious leaders, women’s groups, youth groups, and persons with disability organizations (PWD).
Strengthen the community’s existing structures through training, mentorship, meetings, and coordination with another partner to advance advocacy and peacebuilding and the community levels
Organize meetings with community stakeholders when necessary
Organize awareness-raising sessions through static parades, drama, and open space “edutainment” session-popular artists or cultural groups entertainers to preach peace and influence youths’ involvement on civic rights, responsibilities, and involvement in decision making processes in 5 districts.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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 28th February 2023.

4.) School Meal Coordinator

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is Recruiting for 1 Position: School Meal Coordinator

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.

CRS Background

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Country Background

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. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Education. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and northern region field office in Kabala, with over 180 staff in total.

Job Summary:

As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-Lan 4 U Future V project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Job Title: School Meals Coordinator

Department: MGD5/FFE Project Unit

Reports To: Senior Project Officer- School Meals

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office in Kabala and willing and able to travel up to 50%

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Support the Senior Project Officer-School Meals in the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners

in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.

Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure that all stakeholders understand the procedures and processes of the school feeding program and the roles they will play to facilitate the achievement of the desired results
Liaise with the other competent field staff in collaboration with the Program Managers to ensure that each target school has the adequate infrastructure, equipment, and tools to facilitate the preparation and serving of daily school meals
Organize and coordinate the training of school feeding committee members and field staff on the putting in place of daily school meals program in a way as not to distort but boost academic performance
Collaborate with the health and Nutrition officer to develop manuals and train the cooks, teacher, and PTA on the use of good hygiene and food preparation practices
Collaborate with the Field Coordinators to follow up and support the school feeding teams in each school as needed
Train school committee, PTA on tracking and recording school feeding activities
Prepare and submit monthly school feeding and THR reports
Capture success stories on school feeding and its impact on the children and parents
Collaborate with the school feeding committees and school authorities to ensure that food is regularly supplied to the schools.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of Food Aid programs with a focus on education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, and experience with INGO and USG programs would be a plus.
Additional education may substitute for some experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Data management analysis
Experience in Commodity Management and Accounting
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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