🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Street Child – 4 Positions

Street Child is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Project Coordinator
3.) Data Officer
4.) Finance Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Finance Officer

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Freetown/Makeni
Organization: Street Child of Sierra Leone
Reports to: Finance Manager, Sierra Leone (SCoSL)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Senior Finance Officer has overall responsibility for supporting the finance functions for the Street Child (SCoSL), Makeni office/Freetown office. The Senior Finance Officer responsibilities include internal control management, accounting system management, reconciliation and verification of payments, Program staff training, budget and cash management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Control

• Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with SCoSL and donor policies, procedures, and requirements.
• As required, establish finance and other support function policies, systems, procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
• Manages the field finance activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines as per SCoSL’s and donors’ policies.
• Closely monitors all financial activities and keeps the Finance Manager advised on all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
• Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Payment Processing.
• Review payments to the set thresholds to ensure completeness and adherence to procurement procedures and minimum documentation.
• Ensure payments are properly recorded in the accounting System (Quick Books Online version).
• Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors and beneficiaries.
• Represent finance during tender committees.

Cash/Bank – Management:

• Support in processing of bank and cash transactions.
• Review payment vouchers to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Perform weekly cash count and ensure that documentary evidence is duly approved.
• Review multi-currency cashbooks as well as cash and bank reconciliation monthly.
• Facilitate the field office on cash needs and related issues.

Treasury and Cash Flow Management:

• Coordinate bank related instructions including user additions and deletion as well as Supervises all bank account activities.
• Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations.
• Oversee the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to Freetown and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation.

Document Management:

• Review internal system of record retention to ensure compliance with SCoSL policy and specific donor requirements.
• Ensure maintenance of uniform standards for documentation, including forms, support documents etc.
• Ensure sufficient procedures for retention of documents, proper and systematic filing for ease of access.
• Control access to financial records to authorized staff only.

Month End Close-out:

• Coordinate the monthly close-out process.
• Review monthly field financial report against the original documents before submission to Freetown for posting into the system.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation and follow-up on the outstanding items.

Staff Training:

Assist the Finance Manager in developing and conducting regular training sessions on accounting procedures, procurement procedures and donor regulations.

Key Result Areas:

Strengthen and maintain the integrity of finance systems, ensuring smooth financial operations for supporting program work, updating and generating timely financial information to the management, donors, partners etc.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter with their qualifications and experience.

SCoSL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals to apply. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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2.) Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reports to: Project Manager
Organization: Street Child of Sierra Leone
Line Manages: Business Development Officer
Project: Earning for Learning
Job Level: Tier 4
Location: Western Area, Sierra Leone

Organization Background

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) is a local Non-Governmental Organization promoting the right to education and child protection for children in the most remote communities in Sierra Leone.

We believe that every child deserves the right to live in a safe place, secure home and above all, have the chance to receive a quality education. As an organization, our key focus is helping children into schools-and ensuring that they stay there. For those that have no access to education, we work towards creating access in some of the most remote parts of the country, ensuring that no child is left behind.

Project Summary:

The project focuses on the structural development of community-based, self-managed savings groups (Osusu) for small business start-ups in Western Area, Sierra Leone. The aim of the project is to increase the financial capacity of 2,000 caregivers and improve the economic security of school education for their children. In addition, we will provide social support to families to tackle stigma and barriers that may prevent children from accessing education.

Job Functions Summary:

The Project Coordinator will oversee the work of a team of Business Development Officers during the operation of a new project that focuses on increasing educational enrolment of children by increasing the financial capacity of caregivers. This will be achieved by the provision of start-up funding, individual business support and mentoring, and the participation in an Osusu savings group.

Key tasks and Responsibilities:

• Leads on the implementation of this project in two of the identified communities
• Supervise and manage a team of Business Development Officers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the project outreach goals
• Support the identification and mapping of communities that meet the project selection criteria
• Have overall responsibility for the completion of all internal reports, ensuring that these are timely, of high quality, and are in line with the activities outlined in the work plan
• Ensure the Business Development Officers are receiving effective and regular performance management.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues (particularly the other Project Coordinators) to proactively share information and coordinate to ensure harmonized engagement, initiatives, outputs, and outcomes at community level
• Contribute to the development and review of project tools
• Will represent SCoSL in key forums, as well as identify/monitor opportunities to participate in relevant regional events/meetings on behalf of SCoSL.
• Note: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Person Specification:

Experience / Knowledge:

• Degree in Project Management, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in coordinating field-based projects and manage community outreach, preferably in livelihoods, financial inclusion, or community development.
• Experience supervising and managing a team, with a focus on supporting and developing field staff.
• Prior experience with an NGO, preferrable on projects related to building financial capacity, or in the education sector.
• Familiarity with the Osusu model and understanding of community-based financial initiatives.
• Awareness of child protection and safeguarding best practices, especially within the Sierra Leonean context.
• Awareness of the socio-economic challenges in Sierra Leone, particularly those impacting education and financial security.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to coordinate multiple project activities, supervise field staff, and ensure that project milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Experience in performance management and supporting the professional growth of team members.
• Strong skills in compiling, reviewing, and submitting timely, high-quality reports to reflect project progress and outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with communities, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to challenges with practical solutions and adjust project plans as needed.

Attributes:

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English and Krio.
• Commitment to Street Child of Sierra Leone’s mission, particularly in supporting vulnerable children to remain safe, in school, and learning.
• Commitment to SCoSL’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and remain committed to project objectives.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within the Western Area as needed.

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3.) Data Officer

Position: Data Officer
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Level: Tier 5
Organization: Street Child of Sierra Leonne
Location: Western Area, Sierra Leone

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) is a local Non-Governmental Organization promoting the right to education and child protection for children in the most remote communities in Sierra Leone.

We believe that every child deserves the right to live in a safe place, secured home and above all, have the chance to receive a quality education. As an organization, our key focus is helping children into schools-and ensuring that they stay there. For those that have no access to education, we work towards creating access in some of the most remote parts of the country, ensuring that no child is left behind.

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project focuses on the structural development of community-based, self-managed savings groups (Osusu) for small business start-ups in Western Area, Sierra Leone. The project aim is to increase the financial capacity of 2,000 caregivers and improve the economic security of school education for their children. In addition, we will provide social support to families to tackle stigma and barriers that may prevent children from accessing education.

Job Functions Summary:

The Data Officer is responsible for providing support to project field staff for filing and managing data related to the project. They will undertake regular data cleaning and conduct data analysis at field level to better inform decision making processes. In addition, the data officer will use project data to generate evidence on the effectiveness of the project.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain systems for effective data filing and management
• Monitor the data collection process as carried out by field staff
• Regularly clean and analyze data to understand project progress and to inform our decision-making processes
• Generate evidence on the effectiveness of the project interventions
• Train Business Development Officers on data collection tools
• Support the project manager to develop reports by providing relevant data on the project progress against the activities in the work plan

Note: the duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Person specification

Experience / Knowledge

• Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in data management, data collection, and analysis, preferably within a project or field setting.
• Experience in maintaining data quality through data cleaning, verification, and reporting.
• Experience supporting project staff in data-related tasks, ideally within a community-focused project or NGO setting.
• Experience working with data collection systems and tools, such as CommCare, KoboToolbox, or other mobile-based data collection software.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects, especially in community development, financial inclusion, or education sectors.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to manage and organize data systems, clean data, and conduct field-level analysis to guide project decisions.
• Proficiency in generating clear and accurate reports, with the ability to transform data into evidence that demonstrates project impact.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure high data quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in other data analysis software (e.g., Power BI) as a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with field staff, provide data-related support, and present findings to the Project Manager.
• Understanding of data management and data protection best practices and ethical handling of sensitive information.
• Awareness of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles, particularly in a field setting.
• Knowledge of the social and economic challenges faced by communities in Sierra Leone, especially in relation to education and financial security.
• Familiarity with the role of savings groups (Osusu) in supporting economic development.

Attributes:

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English and Krio
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Commitment to Street Child of Sierra Leone’s mission, particularly in supporting vulnerable children to remain safe, in school, and learning.
• Commitment to SCoSL’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to transparency and accountability.

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4.) Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Freetown
Organization: Street Child of Sierra Leone
Reports to: Finance Director, Sierra Leone (SCoSL)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Finance Manager will be an important member of the team tasked with handling the financial management of Street Child, Sierra Leone. This role will ensure strict adherence to SCoSL’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), donor rules & regulations, and local laws, while giving financial advice to support the organization achieve its’ goals and objectives. The best person will have good analytical skills, attention to details, and a strong focus on transparency, ethical character, time management and accountability in international development programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Oversee all finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, and timely reporting on the various grant
• Ensure strict adherence to financial rules and processes to ensure sound financial practices.
• Manage annual budget preparation and financial plans, with program teams and management.

Accounting and Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly statements, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Prepare donor financial reports in compliance with donor contractual obligations rules, and regulations.
• Manage and oversee the controls around the accounting system – Quick Books accounting System
• Manage daily entry data entry in the accounting system (Quick Book Online version)
• Oversee necessary accounting controls in compliance with SCoSL rules and local regulations applying to SCoSL.
• Carry out bank reconciliation by the 5th of every month
• Provide financial oversight and support to program managers, ensuring proper financial planning and monitoring of projects.
• Conduct regular financial spot checks to ensure compliance with the organization’s SOPs.

Grant Management:

• Monitor grant budgets and spending, making sure that ScoSL complies with donor rules and prudently utilize resources.
• Prepare monthly Variance reports (Budget Vs Actual)
• Provide financial support to program managers for proper planning and monitoring of project budgets.
• Assist with grant proposals and budget submissions.

Cash Management:

• Oversee cash flow to guarantee optimal liquidity for program operations.
• Manage bank relationships and ensure timely payment of vendors and service providers.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise finance staff, providing training and support for efficient delivery in the department.
• Promote a culture of financial accountability and transparency in the organization.

Strategic Planning:

• Work with senior management to create financial plans that match the organization’s goals.
• Provide financial analysis for decision-making and planning.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with financial rules, policies, and international accounting standards.
• Timely identification of potential financial risks and deploying measures to mitigate the risks.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar field. A master’s degree or professional certifications (CPA, ACCA) are preferred.
• Experience:
• At least [5-7] years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in an INGO or non-profit.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of finance management software (Quick Books Online Version) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to non-financial audiences.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and commitment to the mission of SCoSL.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to adjust to a multicultural setting and changing circumstances.
• Application Process:
• Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter with their qualifications and experience to the supplied link.
• SCoSL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals to apply. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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