🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ CARE Sierra Leone – 4 Positions

Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post : Other Possible Location : Funding : Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local Language Requirement : English Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Rights to Food, Nutrition, and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the procurement function, from planning and sourcing to contract management and supplier relations. This role requires a dynamic and experienced professional with a proven track record in procurement and supply chain management.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and ensure a diverse and competitive supplier base.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and monitor their performance.
• Oversee the entire procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with CARE policies and donor regulations.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the procurement function.
• Conduct regular reviews of procurement processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor and manage contract performance and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to align procurement activities with budgetary constraints.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with CARE policies, local regulations, and donor requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, regulations, and market trends.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Harassment, and Abuse).
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI).
• We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone. ***

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at [email protected]. Please do not email [email protected] to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post : Other Possible Location : Funding : Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local Language Requirement : English Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Rights to Food, Nutrition, and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

Responsibilities

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the role of a Senior Accounting Analyst for its country office. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks that help to make sure the organization’s Account stay on track. These include day to day accounting activities, forecasting, and modelling in addition to reporting duties which can involve anything from preparing reports all the way up to assisting with close processes like selloffs or mergers.

• Day-to-Day Duties: Analyse current and past financial data and performance, and prepare reports and projections based on analysis.
• Daily account record keeping is a finance department function that entails reconciling the organization’s financial records.
• Compliance agreement with CARE standard: abide by CARE’s policy and regulations such as checklists to track compliance. Complying with CARE’s policy of safeguarding principles on protection against sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at all levels.

These Keys Responsibilities Are Detailed As Following

• Review the Co Payment documents.
• Review and track Tax payment of the Country Office
• Perform Monthly bank reconciliation.
• Review monthly payroll accuracy and submit to Shared Service Center for recording.
• Track Country office pending Advances.
• Perform Country office monthly Bank reconciliation.
• Participate to CARE Audit

Qualifications

• Possess experience and education in Project: You must have a bachelor’s degree in financial service, Business admin, or other related discipline experience. A master’s in finance will be a plus and bringing with you at least 3 years of experience as a Finance Analyst or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of finance practices.
• Have communication and reporting skills needed to deliver and conduct both oral and written training sessions for small, medium, and large-sized groups. Be able to tell the story and know when it’s applicable to convert data to conversation.
• Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem-solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills,
• Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
• Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using M&E Tools and software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Competencies.

• Integrity and Accountability
• Commitment
• Diversity and Respect
• We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone. ***

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at [email protected]. Please do not email [email protected] to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post : Other Possible Location : Liberia - Monrovia Funding : Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local Language Requirement : English Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time

Background

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls and their dignity, empowering them to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone and Liberia, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives and address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening, and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Justice; Health; Humanitarian Assistance; Right to Food, Nutrition, and Water; and Climate Justice.

CARE’s Sierra Leone & Liberia Country Office is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Development Advisor to lead funding cultivation efforts in both Liberia and Sierra Leone. Reporting to the Assistant Country Director of Program Quality and collaborating closely with the Country Director and Senior Management Team, the Program Development Advisor will coordinate relationships across internal CARE funding offices and teams, gather funding information, build in-country donor and stakeholder relationships, track and update resource mobilization plans and strategies, design and write proposals, and lead after-action reviews for proposal processes. The ideal candidate will not only possess relevant experience but will also be highly motivated, capable of rapid learning, and able to demonstrate tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate relationships across internal CARE funding offices and teams to identify opportunities for funding and partnerships, both within CARE and through external relationships held by CARE’s offices.
• Gather funding intel from various sources to inform resource development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
• Represent CARE in meetings, presentations, and informal settings with donors, government, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Track, update, and execute resource mobilization plans and strategies; manage pipeline tracker.
• Design and write compelling concept notes, proposals, and donor cultivation materials in English.
• Collaborate across departments (program technical leads, MEAL, finance, HR, etc.) when developing concept notes and proposals, including technical approaches, budgets, and results frameworks.
• Lead after-action reviews for proposal processes to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional English writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate win-win outcomes.
• Fast learner with the ability to understand new information rapidly via written sources and oral conversations
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to connect easily with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences.
• Team player with a humble attitude; able to get strong results but give credit to your team.
• Keen logic and common sense; can review a document to spot logic problems and correct them.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Invites feedback and coaching to continuously improve. Knows how to share feedback with others in ways that motivate them to also improve performance.
• Experience designing and writing successful funding proposals to diverse donors.
• Programming experience in one or more development sectors (e.g. health, nutrition, food security, agriculture, education, protection, etc.)

Women candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at [email protected]. Please do not email [email protected] to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

Click here to apply