🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Bible Society of Sierra Leone – 4 Positions
Bible Society of Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Store Keeper
2.) Accountant
3.) Church Relations Officer
4.) Administrative and Human Resource Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Store Keeper
Vacancy Announcement
Bible Society of Sierra Leone
Applications are invited from a qualified and experienced person for the post of Storekeeper for a period of 2 years’ subject to renewal of contract in the Bible Society of Sierra Leone 2 Signal Hill Road Congo Cross, Freetown.
Position: Store Keeper
Overall responsibility will include but not limited to:
- To exercise general control over all activities in stories department
- To ensure safe keeping both as to quality and quantity of materials.
- To maintain proper records
- To initiate purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock of all regular stores items whenever the stock level of any item of store approaches the minimum limit fixed in respect thereof
- To check the receive purchase materials forwarded by the receiving department and to arrange for the storage in appropriate place.
- To issue materials only in the require quantities against authorized requisition
Requirement:
- Knowledge of proper book keeping and inventory management.
- Familiarity with standard concepts are best practical computations
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Competencies in data entry, analysis and management
- Keen attention to details and ability to effectively manage time
- Skill to operate common office equipment
- Minimum to high school diploma or equivalent
- 2 + years of experience in store keeping, inventory control, or recordkeeping
- Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage
- Physical ability to frequent lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 Ibs.
- Age range 30-40 years
- Active and committed Christian
- Must be married and in a good relationship with spouse
Method of application:
Hard copies of application including a recent passport size photograph, Curriculum Vita, Certificate and Diploma, as contact details of referees (no relation) should be addressed to the General Secretary, Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross on a brown envelop marked ‘’Confidential’’ at the top left-hand corner.
And on soft copy Email: biblesociety46.sl@gmail.com
Closing date for receipt of Application is: 9th August, 2024.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
2.) Accountant
VACANCY ANNOUNVEMENT
Application are invited from a qualified and experienced person for the post of an Accountant for a period of 2 years to renewal of contract in the Bible Society of Sierra Leone 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross, Freetown.
Position: Accountant
Responsible to: General Secretary
Purpose: Maintain the accounts of the Bible Society to provide up-to- date accurate information for the GS/CEO. Get involved in budget preparation and control as well as monitor performance against the budget. Make legitimate creditor payment as well as receive and deposit cash received in the bank and prepare bank reconciliation.
Overall responsibility will include but not limited to:
- Maintain the accounts of the Bible Society to provide up-to-date accurate information for the General Secretary and Partners.
- Get involved in the preparation and control as well as monitor performance against the budget.
- Make legitimate creditor payment as well as receive and deposit and prepare monthly cash received in the bank and prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
- Maintain regular Project Finance Report.
- Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures
Requirement:
- Higher National Diploma or Bachelor in Science (applied accounting)
- Experience in QuickBooks software
- MSc in Finance or Membership of a professional organization will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge in project accounting will be an advantage.
- Not less than 5 years’ experience as a Finance officer in a reputable organization
- Age range: 35-45 years
- Active and committed Christian
- Excellent knowledge in computer skills
- Good communication skills
Contract is very attractive.
Method of Application
hard copies of Application including a recent passport size photograph, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of al certificate and Diplomas, as well as contact details of three referees (no relation) should be addressed to the General Secretary, Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross on a brown envelope marked ‘’Confidential’’ at the top left-hand corner.
And on soft copy Email: biblesociety46.sl@gmail.com
Closing date for receipt of Application is 9th August, 2024
Only shortlisted applicant will be contracted.
3.) Church Relations Officer
Vacancy Announcement
Applications are invited from a qualified and experienced person for the post of Church Relation Officer for a period of 2 years’ subject to renewal of contract in the Bible Society of Sierra Leone 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross, Freetown.
Position: Church Relations Officer
Responsible to: The General Secretary
Overall responsibility will include but not limited to:
- Informing the churches and general public of activities of the Society, especially the faith comes by Hearing (FCBH) Program.
- Ensuring that there is a good relationship between the Bible Society of Sierra Leone and all the Churches and the general Public in order to arouse their prayers, financial and team support.
- Maintain an effective membership base throughout the country.
- Promote and encourage the use of local language Bible in Churches, Communities and by individuals.
- Be strategic in planning programs and activities for fund raising.
Requirement:
- Minimum degree in communication public Relations Certificate in Project Management and Development Studies will be an added advantage.
- Five years relevant working experience with good reporting skills
- Active and committed Christian with integrity
- Must be married and in a good relationship with spouse
- Minimum age 30 years
- People oriented
- Well motivated and passionate about people listening to scripture
- Excellent knowledge in computer skills
- Passionate about achieving targets
- A current Driver’s License will be an advantage.
Method of application:
Hard copies of application including a recent passport size photograph, Curriculum Vita, Certificate and Diploma, as contact details of referees (no relation) should be addressed to the General Secretary, Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross on a brown envelop marked ‘’Confidential’’ at the top left-hand corner.
And on soft copy Email: biblesociety46.sl@gmail.com
Closing date for receipt of Application is 9TH August, 2024.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
4.) Administrative and Human Resource Officer
VACANCY ANNOUNVEMENT
Vacancy exist for the position of an Administrative and Human Resource Officer at the Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross, Freetown.
Position: Administrative and Human Resource Officer
Purpose of the Position: Oversee HR operations and administration unit for Bible Society of Sierra Leone (BSSL) and advises Management on Human Resources and administration issues. He or she will be responsible for custodianship of HR policies and procedures, assist in development of the HR strategy, HR planning, recruitment, compensation and benefits management, employee relations, staff welfare, industrial relations matter and overall office maintenance, fleet management, supplies, safety and security.
Coach and mentor Administrative Assistant in training.
Responsible to: General Secretary
Overall responsibility will include but not limited:
- Supervising all staff in the Administrative Department so that they can effectively perform work activities, which include employee recruitment, scheduling, payroll, benefits administration, internal relations, employee training, compliance and safety ,maintaining interoffice relationships and interpreting employment laws
- Preparing and or updating employment records relating to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating.
- Reviewing human resources policies, employee/personnel procedures, code of conduct, bye laws, etc and explain standards to new and existing employees.
- Assisting in the preparation of the Bible Society of Sierra Leone Calendar of activities/events/daily rooster and ensuring effectiveness.
- Ensuring the United Bible Societies Calendar of Events are kept and deadlines met
- Performing basic clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining contacts, records, and filing.
- Performing basic material management function to include ordering stationary and other supplies.
- Supervising and monitoring a clean and orderly environment.
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
- Assisting in the preparation of regular schedule reports
- Managing all Bible Society in Sierra Leone’s catering requirements
- Arrange traveling and accommodation
- Performing any other duties assigned by the General Secretary or an authorized officer.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information system.
- Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, co-ordination of people and resources.
- Structure and content of English Language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Labour and employment related laws, government regulations, agency rules and democratic political process.
- Human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation, assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
- Human resource programme development to attract, reward and retain employees.
- Principles and methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Computer applications that will assist to electronically manage HR related records, etc,
OTHER PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Eight years working experience with four of it in Human Resource Management field and at least three years’ experience at top management/administrative level
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, Degree or Higher Diploma in Business Administration
- Degree in Personnel Management, Industrial and Labour Relations would be required for top management position would be an added advantage
- Good Presentation and communication Skills,
- Drive, initiative and integrity
- Adequate involvement in strategic plan and implementation in a reputable organization.
- Should not be less than 30 years and not more than 45 years at entrance level.
- Committed Christian with proving integrity.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn.
Method of Application:
Hard copies of Application including a recent passport size photograph, curriculum Vitae, Copies of all certificate and Diplomas, as well as contact details of two referees (no relation) should be addressed to the General Secretary, Bible Society of Sierra Leone, 2 signal Hill Road, Congo Cross on a brown envelop marked “Confidential” at the top left-hand corner.
Soft copy Email to be sent to: biblesociety46.sl@gmail.com
Closing date for receipt of Application is 9th August, 2024.
