πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Job Vacancies @ Concern Worldwide – 3 Positions

Freetown | Sierra Leone Posted on Accounting / Audit / Finance, Sales / Business Development, Security / Intelligence

Concern WorldwideConcern Worldwide is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Safeguarding Manager
2.) Finance Officer
3.) Cashier

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Safeguarding Manager

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering andΒ workingΒ towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

Concern Worldwide, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from FCDO – Saving Lives (Phase III) as part of an NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. The programme duration is November 2023 – October 2029.

 

OnΒ  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

01.Β  Job TitleSafeguarding Manager
ProjectSaving Lives Phase 3
Reports to:Consortium MEAL Manager
Direct reports:Nill
Liaises with:CRM supervisor, Consortium Director, Concern HR Coordinator, All members of the consortium, Protection and Safeguarding Unit
Job Location:Freetown Sierra Leone with frequent visits to consortium members’ offices and programme areas.
Contract Details:Fixed term
Job Purpose:The Safeguarding manager will be the focal point for coordinating the implementation of Concerns safeguarding policies and procedures within the Saving Lives consortium. He/she will be responsible for promoting good practice and helping the Concern and our partners reach the highest safeguarding standards by our staff, volunteers, related personnel, program participants, visitors, researchers, suppliers and contractors, as well as for the communities where we work.

He /She will also be responsible for development and implementation of agreed safeguarding activities, initiatives and training with regard to the Saving Lives phase 3 programme.

The safeguarding Manager will support partner to link users of the Consortium CRM line to appropriate identified services when appropriate and will (with support) lead on capacity building and advocacy efforts.

The Safeguarding manager will beΒ the first point of contact for the management of safeguarding incidents in relation to the Saving Lives programme with the support of the Consortium Director, Country Director and Directorate of Protection and Safeguarding in Dublin.

Main duties &Β 

Responsibilities:

Reports and investigation

  • Maintain up to date and accurate database of all reported incidents registers, documents and assesses all adult and asset safeguarding in line with Concerns policies and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Assist consortium members to consult and engage with all relevant stakeholders during the program inception in order to ensure support, high-level commitment, sustainability, and community trust and ownership especially with regards to CRM.
  • Liaises with the Protection and Safeguarding directorate for support in terms of;
    • Coordinate with Concern internal audit and investigations unit and investigating officers as needed following any report.
    • Support Consortium coordination unit and consortium leadership board in planning and reporting on investigations.
  • Update and maintain service directory for operational districts to improve referral for survivor care.

Training and capacity building

  • Assist in organising and facilitation of child safeguarding induction for newly recruited project staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners.
  • Compile partners’ activity documents, analyse partners risk assessment result and support on identified gap.
  • Conduct initial and refresher training for consortium partners.
  • Periodically review all consortium partners, to ensure clearly defines policies on safeguarding including; Code of Conduct,Β  Child Safeguarding Policy and Anti trafficking in persons policy are in place and in use.
  • Ensure all consortium staff and partners, clearly understand key concepts in relation to and safeguarding;
    • Understanding of safeguarding and protection key definitions.
    • Understanding of safeguarding risk and how this can be mitigated.
    • Clear understanding of Organisational and in country reporting pathways and processes.
  • Support consortium partners to assess their internal safeguarding policies and procedures and document clear suggested areas for strengthening implementation or capacity.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with consortium safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the course of the programme.
  • Ensure there is a clear assessment and understanding of programme participant and consortium partner needs and perceptions of risk.
  • Support risk reduction within the consortium through risk assessment, design of mitigation plans and effective implementation.
  • Regularly review the risk register and implementation including through regular visits to program areas.

Program implementation

  • Lead on the consortiums preparation to respond programme;
  • Assessment of risk within government health service delivery in operational areas.
  • Lead on the updated mapping of response and support services in collaboration with consortium partners, district MoH and Ministry of Gender and children’s affairs.
  • Assessment of training and capacity building needs within Health facilities and district health management teams paying particular attention to survivor centred approaches.
  • In collaboration with Hired consultant, FCDO, Consortium director and Government of Sierra Leone develop a standardised learning pathway and training needs analysis, training programme, and plan to train trainers.
  • Document and present to MoH policy recommendations for consideration in the development of a National Health care Safeguarding policy.
  • In collaboration with the consortium director and Protection and safeguarding directorate recommend prioritised interventions to increase immediate patient safety as well as long term capacity strengthening to produce improved practice and patient safety.
  • Compile and develop monthly safeguarding report including; training data/activity, coordination with partners and collaboration/ coordination with Government.
  • Provide technical guidance on safeguarding to partners, volunteers, Concern staff and other key stakeholders including consultants.
  • Conduct supervision and monitoring visits to project sites as required.
  • Maintain clear records of number of staff, partners, volunteers, contractors, vendors, consultants and other parties trained in safeguarding.
Person specification:Essential:Β 

  • University degree (or equivalent evidenced experience) in Human Resources Management, Management, Social work, Social sciences, Law, Psychology, Organizational psychology, or related Master’s degree in one of the above fields preferable
  • 4+ years of experience of safeguarding, working with children, young people and/or adults who are vulnerable.
  • Clear understanding of local safeguarding networks and support.
  • Able to clearly articulate own and colleagues’ roles, responsibilities, and professional boundaries, including what constitutes both organisational and professional abuse. Is able to clearly explain how they would raise concerns about conduct of colleagues.
  • In depth knowledge of Safeguarding, PSHEA and risk assessment.
  • Uses safeguarding and local context knowledge, and understanding of what constitutes any signs of adult or child abuse, harm or neglect. Including the further recognition of local safeguarding priorities, for example, financial abuse, modern slavery, trafficking.
  • Clear understanding of person centred approaches.
  • Commitment to Concern’s core values and to promoting positive culture of safeguarding.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including experience in the design and delivery of training programmes
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
  • High degree of organisational ability, working well under pressure and to deadline.
  • Excellent self-awareness and understanding of the need for self-care, personal strength and resources to face possible hostilities related to its tasks.
Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergenciesΒ efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity.Β To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDSConcern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.Β  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by:

  • Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
  • Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Gender EqualityConcern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated PoliciesΒ 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.Β Β 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

  • An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.Β Β 
  • Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
  • A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
  • Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email toΒ [email protected]Β OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port LokoΒ 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 onΒ Friday 24thΒ November 2023

 

OnlyΒ short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email:Β [email protected]Β 

 

β€œFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”


2.) Finance Officer

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering andΒ workingΒ towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. . Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

OnΒ  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.Β  Job TitleFinance Officer
ProjectSaving Lives Phase 3
Reports to:Donor Accountant
Direct reports:Nill
Liaises with:
  • Internal – All Staff, Systems and Programmes
  • External – Suppliers, Vendor,Β  Auditors
Job Location:Freetown but required to travel to other field offices and locations
Contract Details:Fixed term
Job Purpose:Responsible for ensuring the books and records for all bank and cash transactions in Sierra Leone, including reviewing all supporting documentation for payment requests to ensure Concern policies and procedures are being complied with consistently.Β  He/she will also be responsible for all Freetown bank payments, checking of supporting documentation,Β  monitoring bank/cash balances in each account and in the office safes and notifying the CFC on a timely basis when a transfer between accounts or from Dublin is required.
Main duties &Β 

Responsibilities:

Cash/Bank Management

  • Monitor cash levels in the petty cash box and office safe and request cash transfers on a timely basis from the CFC to ensure that there are always sufficient funds in the office.
  • Monitor the bank balance and notify the CFC on a timely basis when a transfer from Dublin is required.
  • Ensure bank transfers/cheques /cash payments are made within Concern’s limits and that all required documentation and authorisation procedures for the payment have been followed.
  • Ensure timely preparation of bank transfers/cheques for authorisation.
  • Document any findings from the review of the bank and cash books and include any further comments from the CFC Direct Reports / CFC before communicating it to the cashiers.
  • Monitor issues as they arise on the bank and cash book reviews to ensure they do not continue to occur.
  • Raise repeat issues with the CFC Direct Reports / CFC and work with the cashiers to resolve the issues.
  • Liaise with the Field Finance Officers to arrange the preparation of large cheques and liaise with programme / systems staff / suppliers regarding pick up or delivery of payments.
  • Carry out cash transfers from the bank in conjunction with the CFC and CD.
  • Be main contact point for banking issues / bank staff for Freetown bank accounts and support Finance Officers for field office bank accounts.
  • Maintain and update all bank signatory lists.
  • Occasional travel to programme field sites as and when requested by the CFC / SMT to make cash payments to beneficiaries.

Books and Records

  • Maintain accurate MGP Bank/Cash books.
  • Ensure that all receipts are properly checked and verified, including any payments to local partners.
  • Ensure filing is orderly done, stored safely and inventory updated.

Payments

  • Make prompt and timely payment to suppliers.
  • Make prompt and timely payment of all taxes and creditors.
  • Participate in the implementation of bulk bank transfers / mobile money payments to beneficiaries.

Review of Financial Documents

  • Review all hard copies of Freetown payment documents and a sample of field payment documents on a monthly basis to ensure correct supporting documentation is attached and Concern policies & procedures are being followed properly.
  • Advise CFC direct reports of any anomalies with CWW finance policies and procedures.
  • Communicate with the field finance officers and cashiers to ascertain financial policies are understood and the required documentation is sent to Freetown on time.
  • Regularly visit field offices to carry out the reviews / support staff training

Month end account closureΒ 

  • Prepare the monthly phone bill journal and the amount charged to each project.
  • Prepare the monthly payroll journal.
  • Maintain the balance sheet reconciliations of the staff debtors and make monthly deductions from payroll as required.
  • Carry out monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain the bank & cash accounts on the balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain Expatriate staff personal account reconciliation

Payroll

  • Prepare monthly salary, overtime and allowance calculations for national staff and make the required payments.
  • Ensure all salary payments go through on time.
  • Produce the monthly payslips for national staff and send to HR staff in each location to distribute.
  • Liaise with HR to resolve any payroll queries / errors

Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit

  • Ensure all documents requested by auditors are presented to the auditors in a timely and orderly way and returned to the files / archive correctly.
  • Assist the Finance team to handle queries related to internal and external audits
  • Work closely with Finance team in follow up, and implementation of recommendations by Auditors and Regional Accountant (RA).
  • Participate in the production of any ad-hoc year end reports for Dublin or external audit.

Staff Management and Capacity Building

  • In consultation with the Donor accountant, coach and mentor national finance team who have potential to rise to more senior level positions in the organisation.
  • In consultation with the Donor accountant, provide on the job training to subordinates on regular basis including during field office visits.
  • Support Donor Accountant on delivering training on finance issues to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations.

Β Others

  • Providing, as requested, cover to key finance functions during staff absence especially Finance Officers / Cashiers.
  • Complete any others reasonable tasks as requested by Donor Accountant, Partnership Accountant / CFC / CD.
Person specification:Required: Diploma in Accounting or Finance related Field or with strong experience

Desired: Degree in Accounting or Finance related Field or Part Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA

  1. Job related Experience and Knowledge
  • At least 4 years’ experience in finance / related field.
  • At least 1 years’ managerial level experience
  • Experience in working with an International Non – Governmental Organization.
  • Experience of management reporting would be highly desirable.
  • Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel (Essential) as well accounting packages & other database competencies (Desirable).
  • Experience in developing finance staff capacity on the technical aspects of finance and training/awareness raising of non-finance staff on finance functions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a Team.
Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergenciesΒ efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity.Β To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDSConcern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.Β  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by:

  • Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
  • Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Gender EqualityConcern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated PoliciesΒ 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.Β Β 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

  • An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.Β Β 
  • Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
  • A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
  • Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email toΒ [email protected]Β OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port LokoΒ 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 onΒ Wednesday 24thΒ November 2023

 

OnlyΒ short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email:Β [email protected]Β 

 

β€œFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”


3.) Cashier

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and workingΒ towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide’s integrated programming approach aims to tackle all dimensions of poverty, focusing on the overlapping areas of health, education and livelihoods while maintaining our response to emergencies. Concern fully integrates equality in all its work, with emphasis on a gender transformative approach. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.Β  Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili and Port Loko – as well as remotely in Kambia, Koinadugu, Falaba, Bombali and Karene.

 

OnΒ  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:

 

01.Β  Job TitleCashier
ProjectFinance
Reports to:Senior Finance Officer
Direct reports:Nill
Liaises with:
  • Internal – All Staff, Systems and Programmes
  • External – Suppliers, Vendor,Β  Auditors
Job Location:Freetown
Contract Details:Fixed term
Job Purpose:Responsible for maintaining the books and records for both bank and cash transactions in the Concern Field Office in Freetown, including reviewing all supporting documentation for payment requests,Β  preparing cheques for signature and making cash payments in the field following the roster. S/he is responsible for assisting employees where necessary in opening personal bank accounts. S/he is also responsible for monitoring the bank balance in Concern’s Field Office bank account, the cash balances in the office safe and notifying the Finance Officer on a timely basis when a transfer from Freetown is required.
Main duties &Β 

Responsibilities:

Cash/Bank Management

  • Monitor cash levels in the petty cash box and office safe and request cash transfers on a timely basis from the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant to ensure that there are always sufficient funds in the office.
  • Monitor the bank balance and notify the Finance Officer on a timely basis when a transfer from Freetown is required.
  • Ensure cash payments are made within Concern’s limits and that all required documentation and authorization procedures for the payment have been followed.
  • Ensure the issuing and retiring of cash floats to approve float holders and that all required documentation and authorization procedures have been followed.
  • Ensure timely preparation of cheques for signature.
  • Liaise with the Senior Finance Officer in Freetown to arrange the preparation of large cheques and liaise with suppliers regarding pick up or delivery of payments.
  • Carry out weekly cash counts in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant and reconcile to the cash book
  • Carry out cash transfers from the bank in conjunction with the Finance Officer and Donor Accountant
  • Travel to Programme field sites as and when requested by the Snr Finance Staff / Base Manager /Area Coordinator to make cash payments to training attendees or work scheme participants.

Books and Records

  • Maintain accurate MGP bank/Cashbooks.
  • Ensure that all receipts are properly checked and verified, including any payments to local partners.
  • Ensure Filing is orderly done and stored safely.

Payments

  • Make prompt and timely payment to Suppliers

Review of Financial Documents

  • Review all hard copies of Freetown payment documents.Β  Advise the Finance Officer of any anomalies with CWW finance policies and procedures.
  • Communicate with the systems and programme staff to ascertain financial policies are understood and the required documentation is provided to finance on time.

Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit

  • Assist the Finance team to handle queries related to internal and external audits
  • Work closely with Finance team in follow up, and implementation of recommendations by Auditors and Regional Accountant (RA).
  • Participate in the production of any ad-hoc year-end reports for Dublin or external audit.

Staff Management and Capacity Building

  • Support Finance Team on delivering training on finance issues to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations.
  • Support CFC on delivering training on fraud & corruption to finance and non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations.

Β Other responsibilities:

  • Providing, as requested, cover to key finance functions during staff absence especially Finance Officer.
  • Complete any others reasonable tasks as requested by Finance Officer / CFC / Base Manager / Area Coordinator.
  • Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (Code of Conduct and associates policies, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc).
  • Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
  • Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by your line manager.

Person specification:Education, Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential

Diploma in Accounting or Finance related Field or with strong experience

Desired

Degree in Accounting or Finance related Field or Part Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job related Experience and Knowledge

At least 2 years’ experience in finance / related field.

  • Experience in working with an International Non – Governmental Organization.
  • Experience of management reporting would be highly desirable.
  • Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel (Essential) as well accounting packages & other database competencies (Desirable).
  • Experience in training/awareness raising of non-finance staff on finance functions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a Team.
  1. Time required in Job to reach effective performance

Probation period – 4 months.

Time to reach full effectiveness – 3 months.

Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergenciesΒ efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity.Β To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization
HIV & AIDSConcern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.Β  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by:

  • Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
  • Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Gender EqualityConcern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated PoliciesΒ 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.Β Β 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

  • An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.Β Β 
  • Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
  • A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
  • Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

 

Applications should be sent either through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email toΒ [email protected]Β OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

 

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

HR Department, 24 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA Substation, Port LokoΒ 

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

 

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 onΒ Friday 24thΒ November 2023

 

OnlyΒ short listed candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email:Β [email protected]Β 

 

β€œFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 3 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 12 Nov 2023

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