The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Bilingual Finance Officer.

Job Title: -Bilingual Finance Officer

No. of Post: -One (1)

Duration:12 months

Duty Station: -Freetown

Job purpose

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network.  The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.  Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (CP3)

Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life.

The IFRC is launching a new program funded by USAID targeting community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. This program builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners.  Several activities will occur within the program focused on three workstreams:  Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement.

Job duties and responsibilities

Financial Management

• Verification Working advance documents upon receipt from the National Societies.

• Prepare Journal of provisions Working Advance and input into CODA

• Reconciliation of Employee and national society working advance accounts

• Preparation of all bank payments (Working Advances)

• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented and filed according to Federation filing standards

• Data entry (in-tray) for all financial transactions into CODA

Internal Control and Risk Management

• Support the expenditure authorization process by giving the required financial validation relating to the coding, the .budget balance, and availability of funds and ensure non-occurrence of expenditure outside the budget limits.

• Ensure all debts are settled in a timely manner and correct accounting entries are completed.

• Follow up on telephone costs and payment of cash withdrawal allowance.

Monitoring and budgeting support

• Monitor program operational needs through monthly cash forecasts in close consultation with program managers.

• Give technical assistance to programme managers during the budgeting process in the light of the Federation budgeting guidelines.

Support

• Support Delegate, Local Staff and National Society staff as required, on financial and administration management

• Support on issues of petty cash management

• Follow up on asset register

• Responsible for CP3 archives

• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the line manage

• Assistance on all CP3 events/mission preparation

Application should be sent with the following documents

• Application letter

• An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

5C Cantonment Road

Off Kingharman Road

For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.

Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on Friday 12th November 2021.

Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.