Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Villages – 3 Positions

SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) ACCOUNTS OFFICER
2.) SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
3.) TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) ACCOUNTS OFFICER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

ACCOUNTS OFFICER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability:

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting an Accounts Officer who should ensure that income, expenditures and property of the Technical and Vocational Centre are well accounted. He/she is also responsible for the keeping of proper and updated accounts of all financial and property transactions of the Tech/Voc.

Maintain accounting documents and records and ensuring daily batching in Accounting software.

S/he is to work with vendors, customers, and colleagues to resolve inquiries and issues.

You are required to assist with processing of sales invoices, debtors’ statements and cash receipts on the total accounts package.

Under the supervision of the Finance and Controlling Manager s/he shall help secures financial information by completing database backups.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor is Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
• Must have a Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience in the field.
• Proven experience to facilitate a smooth audit process and work efficiently with external auditors
• Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel and computerized accounting packages
• Team player; should possess strong commitment to team dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and professional approach: fast learner, highly organized, commitment to deadlines, results focused, strong analytical skills, and independent/self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills coupled with high level of integrity.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

2.) SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability:

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a Secretary/ Administrative Officer, to provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to ensure services are provided in an effective and efficient manner:

The Administrative Secretary would be responsible to provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the office.

Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls.

He/she should be able to manage the general filing system and file all correspondence.

With support from the logistics team maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical / professional Diploma in Business Administration/Secretarial Studies.
• Must have 1 – 2 years’ experience in office procedures and management.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
• Must have knowledge on Child Protection and Child’s Rights Issues.
• Having an excellent knowledge and understanding of the aims and understanding of the SOS Ideals, Vision, Mission and Values is an asset.
• Must have a high level of integrity and excellent financial management skills
• Must have leadership qualities with a positive approach to work under pressure and be prepared to work if necessary, outside the normal working hours.
• Excellent supervisory, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing his/her duties as secretary.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

3.) TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE COORDINATOR

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability:

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a motivated Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Technical and Vocational Institute Coordinator to assume overall responsibility of running of the Technical and Vocational College.

He/she should ensure that SOS Children’s Villages Education policies are adhered to within the Institute.

The Technical and Vocational Institute Coordinator is responsible to manage link between the Tech/Voc., relevant government line Ministries, NCTVA and TVET.

Implementation of SOS education, NTCVA and TVET policy and maintenance of effective daily running of the institution.

Preparation and implementation of budget in liaison with the Institution’s Accountant.

Responsible the authorizing the institution’s expenditures, distribution of resources, checking of inventories- equipment/textbooks/resources.

Preparation of all required reports for National Office and as requested by the National Education and Gender Coordinator, National Program Development Manager and the Deputy National Director.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Management.
• Five (5) years of experience in a similar role, or senior teacher, Head of Department or lecturer in a Senior Secondary School or Higher Learning Institutions.
• Excellent supervisory, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrable commitment to work, dedication and allegiance to the SOS association, staff, students and parents.
• Leadership qualities with a positive approach to work and prepared to work outside normal hours (as per conditions of service).
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent  written and  oral communication in English is required.
• Experience working with venerable young people and families

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or

availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th September, 2022

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.