World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Field Sponsorship Coordinator
2.) Field Finance Officers (x2)
3.) Gift Notification Analyst

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Field Sponsorship Coordinator

Career Opportunity 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with  children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless  of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.




World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with  various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods. 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of  ‘Field Sponsorship Coordinator’ in Tikonko Chiefdom – Bo District. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

To facilitate and coordinate Sponsorship and customer relation services in the Provincial Offices, and amongst  the Programmes within the Province to ensure compliance with standards and enhance improved performance in  the sponsorship projects.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop an annual Sponsorship plan for child management standards for the Provincial Office to ensure  that Sponsorship key performance indicators targets are met at the Provincial Office.
• Facilitate sponsorship marketing by accounting for change within the programmes and aid the prompt  resolution of queries, timely response to correspondences, Region, Support Office and Global Centre  requests so that the coordinated programme areas assigned become adequately responsive to  sponsorship stakeholders.
• Monitor and provide oversight, supervision and coordination of sponsorship business processes thereby  enhancing efficient RC management and child monitoring within the programmes in the Provincial Office.
• Identify, recommend and plan training with the Sponsorship Manager for the APs Sponsorship Staff and  Community Child Monitors so that they can be fully updated with all relevant competencies and skills and  can perform at standard capacities.
• Collaborate and network with the AP teams to prepare for and participate in sponsorship child  recruitment and management processes so that Support Office expectations are met based on  [Registered Child supply etc.] commitments.
• Prepare and submit Monthly Management Reports and any other related reports on child management  standards in the Provincial Office so that a consolidated picture of the Provincial Office performance and  delivery on promise and general accountability in sponsorship, can be provided for multiple users.
• Serve as Single STEP/SSUI and other Sponsorship software help desk officer for the Provincial Office so  that backups can be restored and minor sponsorship technical issues can be resolved with his/her  assistance.
• Ensure the implementation (in all Provincial Office) of operations audit recommendations for reduced risk  in sponsorship operations.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job  training:

• Educational level required: Bachelor’s degree in social science or other related fields.
• Experience: Four years of experience working in a child-focused organization
• Skills or experience in reconciliation, database and documents management and Knowledgeable in child  protection and child rights issues.

OTHER COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES: 

• Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Ability to work in a team and lead teams
• Ability to adapt easily to different contexts and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively,
• Ability to train others,
• Must be able to ride a motorbike over long distances and in a rough terrain
• Attend and participate in daily devotions.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:  

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org. 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for  the position of Field Sponsorship Coordinator. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each  application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 31, 2022. 

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work  with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult  Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful  applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

2.) Field Finance Officers (x2)

Career Opportunity 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with  children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless  of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with  various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods. 

Applications are requested for suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of  ‘Field Finance Officers’ in Gorama and Kamukeh Chiefdoms – Kono and Koinadugu Districts. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

To assist the Field Finance Coordinator in providing efficient financial management for improved ministry quality and  achievement of overall organizational objectives. 

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete,  accurate, and relevant and comply with World Vision International Sierra Leone finance policies and  all donor requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly project financial reports and maintain financial records and filing system on monthly basis.
• Ensure proper receipt, safekeeping and lodgment of all funds received according to World Vision  International Sierra Leone policies.
• Assist internal and external audit staff to facilitate annual financial audits and ensure that the minimum  “Acceptable audit rating” according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached.
• Conduct field/community visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and  train/recommend improvements if found inadequate
• Assist the Field Finance Coordinator to coordinate the preparation of the project and provincial  Programme office budget and implement revisions as necessary, and support in monitoring actual  project/base expenditure against approved budget line items
• Assist the Field Finance Coordinator in ensuring that all advances are cleared in time and current as  well as guarantee that all project-related balance sheet items are clean and accurate.
• Enhance customer service through effective engagement with programs and other project staff in the  access of finance function.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job  training:

• Educational level required: Degree/HND in Accounting/Finance or Part 11 of ACCA, CA/CIMA.
• Experience: 2 years in a similar position.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:  

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org. 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for  the position of Field Finance Officer’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application  should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 31, 2022. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

3.) Gift Notification Analyst

Career Opportunity 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with  children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless  of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with  various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods. 

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Gift  Notification Analyst’ in Fiama and Soa Chiefdoms – Kono District. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

To promote the efficient and effective administration of Sponsor Gift Notification to and from Registered  Children and Communities in the Area Programmes to enhance donor retention by giving quality customer  service

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Receiving all Gift Notifications from National Office or Support Offices.
• Processing all Gift Notifications received according to Sponsorship Standards on Gift Notifications.
•  Receiving Gift Notification replies from the projects/Area Programmes, doing a quality review on all Gift  Notification replies and send to National Office within the turnaround time.
• Tracking all Gift Notifications correspondence data into the Sponsorship is Horizon Hope system.
• Ensuring data is consistent with National Office and projects/ Area Programmes tracking systems and all  correspondences are processed according to sponsorship standards.
• Follow–up on all Gift Notifications payments with the finance office, and queries relating to Gift  Notifications from National Office and support offices, concerning overdue Gift Notifications, making  sure National Office and support office are updated on the status of their requests.
• Prepare monthly Gift Notification reports and submit them to Cluster, Provincial Program and  Sponsorship Managers.
• Track, record and report stamps, envelopes and any other cost related to Gift Notification administration  for the Area Programmes.
• Support the Area Programme /Cluster team in sponsorship operations for the achievement of green ratings  in the Global National Office Dashboard reports for the Area Programme/Cluster.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job  training:

• Educational level required: At least 5 Credits in the West African School Certificate Examination/or  General Certificate of Education (English Language inclusive)
• Experience: 2 years experience in a similar role.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:  

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org 

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application  for the position of ‘Gift Notification Analyst. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each  application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 31, 2022. 

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful  candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY