Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Villages – 3 Positions

SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Accountants (x2)
2.) Sponsorship Support Staff

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Accountants (x2)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

ACCOUNTANTS (TWO POSITIONS)

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting Accountants who should ensure that income, expenditures and property of the location are well accounted. He/she is also responsible for the keeping of proper and updated accounts of all financial and property transactions of the CV location.

Maintain accounting documents and records and ensuring daily batching in Accounting software.

S/he is to work with vendors, customers, and colleagues to resolve inquiries and issues.

You are required to assist with processing of invoices, debtors’ statements and cash receipts on the total accounts package.

Under the supervision of the Finance and Controlling Manager s/he shall help secures financial information by completing database backups.

Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with accounting principles.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to the location management for strategic decision-making

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor is Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
• Must have a Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience in the field.
• Proven experience to facilitate a smooth audit process and work efficiently with external auditors
• Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel and computerised accounting packages
• Team player; should possess strong commitment to team dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and professional approach: fast learner, highly organised, commitment to deadlines, results focused, strong analytical skills, and independent/self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills coupled with high level of integrity.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st May 2025

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or availability of funding availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown and Bo

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Two

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 15th April, 2025

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

2.) Sponsorship Support Staff

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT STAFF

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a Sponsorship Support Staff to support the Sponsorship Team in preparing high-quality human touch stories and digital content that will be sent to sponsors. These letters and photos serve as important communication tools to update current sponsors on the progress of their sponsored children, events or activities. S/he will provide key writing, editing, and administrative support to ensure that these letters are clear, professional, and reflect the value of the sponsor’s involvement.

Assist in drafting and editing stories and digital content for sponsors, ensuring the content is clear, concise, and accurately reflects the impact of sponsorship on ongoing activities.

S/he is to ensure the tone and language of the letters are aligned with the organization’s values and branding.

Under the supervision of the Finance and Controlling Manager s/he shall help secures financial information by completing database backups.

Collect high-quality digital content, including photos and videos, that showcase the sponsored children’s activities, events, and overall progress.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have a Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience in the field.
• Previous experience in writing, content creation, or working in the non-profit sector, especially in a sponsorship or donor relations capacity, is an advantage.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, and professional content that effectively communicates the impact of sponsorship.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and clarity of written materials.
• Basic knowledge of digital photography and video recording to assist in content collection. Familiarity with digital media tools and social media platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders including sponsors, donors, and children.
• Ability to tell compelling stories that resonate with sponsors and donors.

WORK CONDITIONS:

STARTING DATE: 21st April 2025

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Three months with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

NUMBER OF POSITION: One

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday 8th April, 2025

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.