πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ Concern Worldwide – 3 Positions
Concern 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 worldβs poorest countries. Concern Worldwideβs 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 β 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 β 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 womenβs and childrenβs 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 β October 2029.
OnΒ this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned roles:
01.Β Job Title | Safeguarding Manager |
Project | Saving 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 membersβ 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
Training and capacity building
Program implementation
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Person specification: | Essential:Β
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Emergency response | Concern 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 & AIDS | Concern 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:
Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination. |
Gender Equality | Concern 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 Concernβs 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 β 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
βFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLYβ
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 worldβs poorest countries. Concern Worldwideβs 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 β 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 Title | Finance Officer |
Project | Saving Lives Phase 3 |
Reports to: | Donor Accountant |
Direct reports: | Nill |
Liaises with: |
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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
Books and Records
Payments
Review of Financial Documents
Month end account closureΒ
Payroll
Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit
Staff Management and Capacity Building
Β Others
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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
|
Emergency response | Concern 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 & AIDS | Concern 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:
Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination. |
Gender Equality | Concern 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 Concernβs 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 β 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
βFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLYβ
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 worldβs poorest countries. Concern Worldwideβs 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 β 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 Title | Cashier |
Project | Finance |
Reports to: | Senior Finance Officer |
Direct reports: | Nill |
Liaises with: |
|
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 Concernβs 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
Books and Records
Payments
Review of Financial Documents
Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit
Staff Management and Capacity Building
Β Other responsibilities:
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 yearsβ experience in finance / related field.
Probation period β 4 months. Time to reach full effectiveness β 3 months. |
Emergency response | Concern 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 & AIDS | Concern 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:
Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination. |
Gender Equality | Concern 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 Concernβs 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 β 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
βFEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLYβ