🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Send Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

Send Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Programme Intern
2.) Intern Account Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Programme Intern

Job Title:  Programme Intern

Job Location: Freetown

Reporting to: District Programme Manager

Associates:   Field Officers, Project officers, Finance Officer, Project Manager.

Description

BACKGROUND   

SEND Sierra Leone promotes the well-being of Sierra Leone’s population, focusing on addressing inequalities and enhancing community resilience. SEND Sierra Leone will concentrate on five strategic priorities:

• Sustainable Growth: Targeting rural poverty and unemployment through local resource utilization and economic diversification, supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like ending poverty and promoting decent work.
• Health, Nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): Addressing health challenges in rural areas by implementing comprehensive health and WASH interventions to improve overall health and well-being, contributing to health and food security SDGs.
• Education: Ensuring inclusive and equitable education focusing on rural communities, thereby supporting lifelong learning opportunities as part of SDG 4.
• Gender Equality: Amplifying efforts towards gender equality and reducing inequality, focusing on women’s political empowerment and educational opportunities for girls in rural areas.
• Climate and Disaster Resilience: Developing programs that allow communities to identify and implement solutions to climate-related and disaster risks, aiming to align with SDG 13 on combating climate change.

SEND’s work emphasizes listening to stakeholders, advocating for community needs, mobilizing resources, and engaging communities in developing and implementing solutions. SEND Sierra Leone works transparently and collaboratively, deepening strategic partnerships to generate impactful outcomes, particularly in rural areas.

Adherence to our organizational values, principles, and procedures outlined in our policies is essential for SEND workers. Upholding integrity, service, and accountability, we enforce policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, safeguard children, prevent workplace harassment, and maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Additionally, we ensure that all project activities are gender-sensitive and socially inclusive within our offices and the field, focusing on supporting gender equality and social accountability.

Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field, focusing on supporting Gender Equality & Social Accountability through a strengthened civil society in 14 wards in Western Area Rural, Kambia and Bombali districts.

Main objective. 

SEND is looking for a qualified national from any of the Universities to help in implementing activities in the field and managing all project operations at the community level. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the field Officer will be responsible for the project’s day-to-day activities and supervise the networks’ activities. The Field Officer will implement project activities in line with weekly work plans approved by the Project Manager, prepare project field activity reports and share them with the Project Manager on a timely basis. Facilitate training for project beneficiaries and stakeholders

SEND offers a competitive benefit for the candidate for the internship with the required experience and passion for the role.   Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mainstreaming gender, Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults: SEND workers must adhere to the values, principles and procedures outlined in the HR Policy and the Financial Operating Manual of SEND for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, SEND enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Code of Conduct and Complaint & Response Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field.Key Duties & Responsibilities

Job roles and responsibilities

• The intern will implement project activities in line with weekly work plans approved by the Project Manager.
• Prepare project field activity reports and share them with the Project Manager on a timely basis.
• Work closely with the Project Officer to facilitate training for project participants and stakeholders
• Support the Project Officer to monitor activities previously implemented, and document outcomes and lessons learned to be shared with the Project Manager
• Ensure gender and social inclusion are at the core of all activities planned and implemented.
• Ensure Safeguarding is mainstreamed, and related issues are addressed in line with SEND safeguarding policy.
• Participate in meetings organised by Young Women in Governance (YWiGN), Women in Agriculture Network (WiAN) and Community of Practice (CoP) to share updates about the project and initiatives undertaken by them.
• Participate in monthly project management meetings with the team to discuss progress and lessons learned.
• Develop and submit monthly project activity reports in line with donor reporting guidelines
• Support the Project Officer to develop and implement quarterly project work plans on time and ensure compliance with SEND policies and donor compliance guidelines.
• Managing risks to ensure the sustainability of the organisation in the district through the project.
• Ensure compliance with SEND policies and donor regulations.
• Based on M&E training guidelines, consistently and accurately use the Kobo collect tool to gather data, update the system during EVERY field work/visit, and capture the GPS before leaving the venue.
• Communicate to your supervisor or the District Program Manager about any challenges you face in the field.
• Adhere to SEND core values, principles, and policies.
• Any other task assigned that may be assigned to you.

Person Specification – Essential RequirementsQualification 

• Candidates with diplomas or degrees, and other specific fields of study can make you more competitive (Microsoft literate)

Skills 

• Knowledge of the value of flexibility.
• Leadership and communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Great communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues and beneficiaries
• Good communication both written and verbal
• Problem-solving skills.
• An ability to stick to strict deadlines.

Qualities 

• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Ability to work with team.
• Self-Discipline. …
• Attention to Detail.
• Willingness to learn and accept corrections.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• A strong commitment and empathy with the ethos and work of SEND

Other 

• Ability and willingness to travel to SEND operational offices.
• Commitment to principles of safeguarding programme participants
• Commitment to gender equality principles
• Financial integrity and stewardship of project funds.

Mode of Application:  

Please send a motivation letter and CV with references Addressed

to [email protected].

Kindly note that ONLY qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Closing date: 25th June 2024

2.) Intern Account Officer

Job Title: Intern Account Officer

Job Location: Freetown

Reporting to:   Finance Officer

Associates:  Field Officers, Project Officers, Project Manager, District

Programme Manager.

Description

BACKGROUND   

SEND Sierra Leone promotes the well-being of Sierra Leone’s population, focusing on addressing inequalities and enhancing community resilience. SEND Sierra Leone will concentrate on five strategic priorities:

• Sustainable Growth: Targeting rural poverty and unemployment through local resource utilization and economic diversification, supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like ending poverty and promoting decent work.
• Health, Nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): Addressing health challenges in rural areas by implementing comprehensive health and WASH interventions to improve overall health and well-being, contributing to health and food security SDGs.
• Education: Ensuring inclusive and equitable education focusing on rural communities, thereby supporting lifelong learning opportunities as part of SDG 4.
• Gender Equality: Amplifying efforts towards gender equality and reducing inequality, focusing on women’s political empowerment and educational opportunities for girls in rural areas.
• Climate and Disaster Resilience: Developing programs that allow communities to identify and implement solutions to climate-related and disaster risks, aiming to align with SDG 13 on combating climate change.

SEND’s work emphasizes listening to stakeholders, advocating for community needs, mobilizing resources, and engaging communities in developing and implementing solutions. SEND Sierra Leone works transparently and collaboratively, deepening strategic partnerships to generate impactful outcomes, particularly in rural areas.

Adherence to our organizational values, principles, and procedures outlined in our policies is essential for SEND workers. Upholding integrity, service, and accountability, we enforce policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, safeguard children, prevent workplace harassment, and maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Additionally, we ensure that all project activities are gender-sensitive and socially inclusive within our offices and the field, focusing on supporting gender equality and social accountability.

Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field, focusing on supporting Gender Equality & Social Accountability through a strengthened civil society in 14 wards in Western Area Rural, Kambia and Bombali districts.

Main objective. 

SEND is looking for a qualified national from any of the Universities. The Intern will support the Accounts Officer in undertaking administrative, financial and accounting tasks of the organization. The right candidate will track, evaluate and process day to day activities. Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal and external duties, such as vendors, clients including banks, NRA and NASSIT. The Intern may handle daily bookkeeping, preparing financial report, taxes, budgets, and assisting in ensuring proper financial policies, procedures and structures are maintained.

SEND offers a competitive salary package and benefits for the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role.   Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mainstreaming gender, Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults: SEND workers must adhere to the values, principles and procedures outlined in the HR Policy and the Financial Operating Manual of SEND for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, SEND enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Code of Conduct and Complaint & Response Mechanism (CRM). SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field.Key Duties & Responsibilities

Job roles and responsibilities

• Coordinate and receipt/delivery of goods either from SEND warehouse or to the field photocopying of and filing of procurement documents
• Provide admin support to program activities such as workshops, training or other related program activities
• Support in the filing of financial vouchers at the achieve store as well as another administrative documents
• Support in making NASSIT payments
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor
• Communicate to your supervisor about any challenges faced
• Adhere to SEND core values, principles, and policies
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor.

Person Specification – Essential RequirementsQualification 

• While we consider candidates with diplomas or degrees in accounting, some specific fields of study can make you more competitive (Microsoft literate)

Qualities 

• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Ability to work with team.
• Self-Discipline. …
•  Problem-Solving Skills. …
• Attention to Detail. …
• Great Communication Skills….
• A Willingness to learn and accept corrections.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• A strong commitment and empathy with the ethos and work of SEND

Other 

• Ability and willingness to travel to SEND operational offices.
• Commitment to principles of safeguarding programme participants
• Commitment to gender equality principles
• Financial integrity and stewardship of project funds

Mode of Application:  

Please send a motivation letter and CV with references Addressed

to [email protected].

Kindly note that ONLY qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Closing date: 25th June 2024