EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- August 15TH, 2022

 

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

 

AISPO, Italian Association for Solidarity Among People, is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO – non-profit entity) founded by a group of operators at the Scientific Institute of San Raffaele Hospital of Milan. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally recognized AISPO in 1985 as an organisation suited to implement international cooperation activities in the health sector. AISPO operates in many developing countries and crisis areas: to date it is present in the autonomous region of Kurdistan (Iraq), Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Mozambique, Madagascar and Colombia.

We are a dedicated and health transforming Organization since inception.

 

AISPO partnering with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) is implementing a 3 years project called “Support to Blood Transfusion System – Phase II” in Sierra Leone Western and Northern Regions. The project aims to contribute to reduction in maternal and child mortality by increased access to safe blood and blood products in the country.




AISPO is currently looking for legible, enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated persons to fill in the below positions to support the effective delivery of the organization’s mission.

 

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (1 Positions – to be based in Freetown)

Department/Project: Administration

Report to: Country Representative / Program Manager / Project Coordinator

Location: Freetown – Sierra Leone/ Makeni

Supervisees (Logistic Assistant/Driver, Office Assistant, Finance and Administrative Assistant)

Job Summary

 

The Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) leads the finance and administration department of Italian Association for Solidarity Among People (AISPO). The Position holder is responsible for the overall financial planning, financial monitoring and reporting, maintaining financial, administrative services and support operations of the organization. In addition, the FAO oversees the general administration of AISPO offices; ensures compliance to finance policies and procedures, supports capacity building of other staff on all matters of finance and administration of AISPO. The FAO shall align financial management and reporting to established international standards, policies and protocol in compliance with AISPO Finance and Administration guidelines. The position reports to the Country Program Manager, in close collaboration with Programs Coordinator and Coordinates with the NRA/Banks/ Immigration/NSBS Program etc in Sierra Leone – Freetown. The FAO will base in AISPO Office in Freetown and maybe required to travel to Makeni and other towns in the country whenever need arises.

Roles and key responsibilities :

1.1. Financial Planning and Management 

• Ensures up-to-date cost requirements of staff salaries and benefits are in place
• Compiles quarterly projections of expenditure and cash flow for the organisation and running projects to ensure that sufficient funds are available for project activities according to established procedures
• Maintains an accurate database of project funding, including contracts, project budgets and donor-specific procedures and regulations
• Manages relationships with AISPO HQ and support the Program Manager in designing and implementing appropriate internal controls and procedures

 

 

1.2. Monitoring and managing expenditures:

• Ensures that all expenditures are made in accordance with established procedures, standards and requirements including verification of supporting documents
• Ensures that expenditure posted is correct, and is assigned to the correct project code, fund/grant and account codes, and where problems are found ensures that these are resolved with the appropriate staff
• Prepares and submits payment to relevant bodies like utilities companies, NRA and familiar with NRA systems
• Monitors all bank transactions, mobile money transactions, checks and approve monthly bank reconciliations
• Ensures complete accounting records are maintained including vouchers, authorizations and reconciliations, in both paper and electronic records.
• Supervises regular petty cash counts out on a weekly basis
• Ensures proper tracking of project activities advances to staff, ensuring that advances are accounted for in a timely and quality manner according to AISPO procedures, and that an accurate balance sheet is kept of each staff member’s outstanding advances.
• Ensures high quality accounting (including overseeing day to day accounting week reconciliation)

 

 

1.3. Reporting:

• Ensures efficient financial monitoring and reporting (including monitoring expenses and revenues, reviewing and upgrading existing procedures, ensuring production of appropriate financial reports for internal and external clients)
• Prepares and submit accounting and reporting on all project expenditures according to AISPO established procedures and deadlines.
• In consultation with the Program Manager and the Project Coordinator, ensures communication, reporting and administrative/compliancy requirements of HQ are met. (Mastrino, scanning)

 

 

1.4. Staff Administration:

• Supports the Program Manager in establishing salary scales and other benefits, terms and conditions of employment, leave and work schedules in adherence with the organization policy and following the national labour laws
• Supports Program Manager in the evaluations of current staff levels and competence and assist in training and recruiting of new staff.
• Oversees preparation of payroll including taxes and other statutory deductions, ensure salary are paid according to AISPO established procedures.
• Monitors leave taken by staff, ensure all leave is approved by supervisors and track leave taken by each staff on an annual basis.
• Oversees staff administration and logistics (Driving, ridding permits, Perdiems and travel scheduled)

1.5. General administration and logistics:

• Oversees the management of head office and sub offices including payment of rent, procurement of office supplies, furniture and equipment, security arrangements, and supervision of maintenance and cleaning
• Ensures equipment and supplies are procured according to project needs and budget, and that supplies, and equipment are inventoried, issued and used in accordance with established procedures
• Oversees management of the project vehicle fleet (registration, insurance, repairs and maintenance, and trip scheduling); ensure that vehicles are used according to AISPOF vehicle regulations, and that fuel use is properly monitored
• Maintain and update all AISPO inventories and assets;
• Reports to the PM on the Status of Assets (i.e. needs for servicing, damaged and obsolete)
• Assist the international Expertise in orienting (change money provide local sim card) and processing with required work document according to their need

 

1.7. Capacity Building

• Promotes the relevance of the Finance and Administration policies to the programs and departments.
• Trains and builds capacity of all staff in matters of Finance and Administration procedures for easier administration.
• Participating in project activities (Prepare Report, doc. for training, act as a bridge to facilitate project activities between expert and local partner)

Job Requirements 

• A University degree in Commerce, Statistics, Economics or related field is required. Professional training in ACCA/CPA is an added advantage.
• Masters in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resource is preferred.
• At least six years work experience in managing budgets and the corresponding International NGO’s acceptable reporting formats.
• Strong experience in existing and applicable laws and statutory obligations of Sierra Leone
• Generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision.
• Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated proactive leadership ability, as well as supervisory and personnel management experience.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to stay on task.
• Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Team builder and player
• Innovative and Self-driven

 

How to apply

Please submit cover letter, CV and three work references (names and contact information only) to aisposierraleone@gmail.com by Friday 26th August, 2022 not later than 17:00hrs. In the subject line of the email, indicate the position you are applying for. This position will commence immediately and if you do not hear from us by 30th August, 2022, consider your application unsuccessful.

CAFOD is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Administration Manager
2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
3.) Programme Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Administration Manager

 

Finance and Administration Manager

Grade 7a.1

IFAMSLF

Starting Salary: SLE 262, 825 pa

Contract: 3 years

Location: Freetown

 

This position is contingent on CAFOD being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in December 2022.

Job Profile 

CAFOD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Finance & Administrative Manager responsible for all the financial and administrative tasks for an anticipated USAID funded People-to-People Peacebuilding project in Sierra Leone. This position ensures that the financial management and logistic function efficiently to support implementation of the USAID People-to-People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone project activities in the Freetown office, in compliance with CAFOD standards and procedures, and ensuring all legal processes are followed.

 

You will also prepare the reporting and management of all grants and contracts to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely preparation of USAID financial reports. This position will work with the Chief of Party and Country Representative to ensure that operating policies and procedures comply with USAID rules and regulations. CAFOD’s programme work is underpinned by an Integral Ecology Programme Model, where Programme Strategies are developed with partners to focus on addressing the causes and symptoms of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management 

• Manage funds available in-country for the People-to-People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone project. ensuring that adequate funds are maintained for all areas of the programme work, transfers are made as appropriate to the partners and monthly bank reconciliations are undertaken.
• Keep an overview of the project finances providing accurate and timely updates to Management team and internal stakeholders. Provide financial performance updates on activities.
• Maintain, regularly update, and ensure that the budget and audit projections, expenditure, tracking, and reporting are in accordance with CAFOD and USAID requirements, procedures, and practices for compliance and audits.
• Contribute to project pipeline analysis, providing input into the review process and budget realignments.
• Account for expenditure made monthly according to prescribed procedures and deadlines and using the prescribed software.
• Prepare annual budgets and other budgets as required; monitoring expenditure and liaising with the necessary CAFOD departments.
• Provide supervision and direction for administrative/support staff as may be required to ensure the satisfactory use, servicing, and insurance of CAFOD’s assets, including computers, photocopier and vehicles.
• Supervise audit processes to ensure well-documented records.

 

Financial management of programmes 

• Produce accurate and timely financial reports for the project, consolidating expenditure and providing due diligence.
• Lead on financial capacity strengthening for the project partner organizations.
• Provide support to the Finance/Accounts Departments of partner organizations to enable them to produce and submit accurate financial reports on expenditure. Support will include design of accounting and reporting systems, design of spreadsheets, training and on-going guidance of personnel. This will necessitate occasional travel and presentations at partner workshops.
• Advise Chief of Party/Programme Manager of variances arising in expenditure, the need for transfers of income within CAFOD, and the need for transfers of grants to partners organizations in such a way as to ensure that programmes and partner organizations have the necessary funds at their disposal with which to implement the programme effectively.
• Represent the People-to-People Peace building in Sierra Leone project. Providing all necessary financial information and shared experiences as may be required by the donor and contributing effectively to all monitoring and evaluation requirements.
•  Develop comprehensive tools to ensure financial compliance to donor standards.

 

Supply Chain Management and Procurement:

• Responsible for Supply Chain Management and Procurement, including developing a clear Terms of Reference (TOR) in country, and setting this up. Sitting on the bid Committee to accompany Chief of Party/Programme Manager in the SCM process.
• Manage and oversee procurement efforts for the project including selection and negotiation with vendors, Develop procurement contracts with suppliers and management of subcontractors on the activity in compliance with USAID and CAFOD Supply Chain regulations.
• Ensure that procurement is at all times conducted in accordance with USAID regulations and CAFOD policies and documented clearly and accurately.

 

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Your role is responsible for ensuring that the programming work you are accountable for is safe, accessible, dignified and inclusive, providing ongoing support and follow-up to our partners in this area.

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

 

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

 

Person Specification 

 

Understanding our context 

A Understanding Catholic identity

B Understanding CAFOD

C Understanding international development

 

Working together 

D Managing ourselves

E Working with others; Upholds good performance standards

F Communicating

G Looking outwards; Carries out partner capacity assessments and identifies support needs; Manages and monitors complex multi-donor budgets and related reporting requirements; Builds collaborative relationships with partners, donors and suppliers

 

Making change happen 

H Managing resources; Creates budgets, monitors and reviews expenditures, produces detailed and accurate financial reports and recognizes errors, issues and fraud; Understands computer systems including finance software packages such as Quicken

I Achieving results; Suggests improvements in financial processes and practices

J Managing our performance

K Taking the lead; Manages, coaches and mentors staff in sound financial management skills and task manages others in the office

 

Job-specific competencies

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar relevant field
2. A professional qualification in accounting or related field is required (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CAT)

III. Solid experience in financial management of donor funded projects, with demonstrated experience with funds control and monitoring and experience in managing sub-grants with local organizations

1. Extensive experience with project financial management, including financial controls, accounting, and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation.

 

Desirable

1. Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of latest project management tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Office tools.

 

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

 

Applications should be done online through our CAFOD website www.cafod.org.Closing date for all applications is Monday 22nd August 2022 at 5pm

 

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2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Grade 7a.1

IMEMSLF

 

Starting Salary: SLE 262,825

Contract: 3 years

Location: Freetown

 

This position is contingent on CAFOD being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in December 2022.

Job Profile 

CAFOD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for an anticipated USAID funded project in Sierra Leone. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (M&E) will oversee monitoring and evaluation components of the People-to-People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone project, ensures liable data collection, and timely and quality reporting products. This position ensures high quality monitoring and data tracking systems, identifying, and addressing issues related to activity performance monitoring. The individual must maintain a strong relationship with the USAID Mission Monitoring POC.

 

Key Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate M&E activities

• Providing expertise in M&E planning and methodology for the Project.
• Adapt the international monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework of the project to the national context to ensure the project is able to measure progress against indicators in line with the USAID Mission monitoring POC framework and project log frame.
• Ensure the project has a clear and up to date MEL guidelines, tools and formats, provide support to apply the different tools and ensure the tools are effectively used by all implementing partners.
• Support the implementation and on-going development of the MEL processes and systems and support effective implementation of the MEL framework in the project implementing partners.
• Train staff on usage of monitoring tools and collation of data.
• Ensure all monitoring, evaluation and research activities are conducted in line with agreed ethical principles, and consistently promote downwards accountability to beneficiaries.
• Lead on the completion of the project baseline, mid-term and end line evaluations.

 

Document good practice and actively share learning:

• Develop different ways of identifying, reflecting, and disseminating learning internally and externally.
• Analyze and compile project monitoring information both to inform practice and for the purpose of producing reports and other documentation for the Project.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders to support the documentation of evidence and build a supportive environment for learning.
• Follow up and support staff of implementing partners to provide quality information in a timely manner for the purpose of generating project reports and other documentation (e.g. Case Studies).

 

Support project partners with locally owned M&E processes:

• Build the capacity of the partners staff to have an effective and efficient M&E system in place by providing orientation, technical training, coaching and mentoring support.
• Support the contextualization of the theory of change that aligns with the MEL framework.
• Co-ordinate internal and external inputs required for the writing, editing, designing and production of M&E reports ensuring compliance with USAID reporting requirements.

 

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Your role is responsible for ensuring that both you and your staff understand and implement minimums on programme quality into your work (related to safety, accessibility, dignity and inclusion) and that all safeguarding standards are upheld and reported on effectively.

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

 

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

 

Person Specification 

 

Essential Criteria

 

Understanding our context 

A Understanding Catholic identity;

B Understanding CAFOD.

C Understanding international development:    Understanding and experience of international development and programme management and quality standards.

 

Working together 

D Managing ourselves

E Working with others.

F Communicating.

G Looking outwards; Understanding and first-hand experience of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organizations and communities.

Making change happen 

H Managing resources; Makes effective use of ICT, particularly for distance communication

I achieving results;

J Managing our performance; Able to manage competing work demands; Able to manage a team of staff including staff at a distance

K Taking the lead; Sets an example of what can be achieved

 

Job-specific competencies

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business administration, economics, statistics, demography, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.
2. Solid experience in donor reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.

III. Experience putting in place a performance monitoring system and mentoring project staff

on its use to ensure good quality of performance data.

1. Financial management understanding and experience.
2. Ability and willingness to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year, sometimes at short notice.
3. Languages (English);

 

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

 

Applications should be done online through our CAFOD website www.cafod.org.Closing date for all applications is Monday 22nd August 2022 at 5pm

 

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3.) Programme Manager

 

Programme Manager

Grade 7a.1

IPMSLF3

 

Starting Salary: SLE 262, 258

Contract: 3 years

Location: Freetown

 

Job Profile 

CAFOD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Programme Manager for an anticipated USAID People to People Peacebuilding project in Liberia. The Project Manager will assist the Country Representative in the management of the various technical components of the activity and serves as Senior Project Manager. The position will ensure that activities are results-oriented, ensure high quality deliverables, and relevant and timely reporting. The Project Manager must focus on achieving results in all areas on schedule and ensuring synergies and cohesion between the various result areas. This individual must participate and engage in technical meetings and maintain positive relationships with partners. CAFOD’s programme work is underpinned by an Integral Ecology Programme Model, where Programme Strategies are developed with partners to focus on addressing the causes and symptoms of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation.

 

The scope of the post falls into the following functions:

• Support the management the project portfolio
• Overseeing effective relationships with partners

• Financial and funding management

• Internal and external representation 

• Systems and compliance
• Security management
• People management
• Peace Studies & Conflict Management

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Programmes Group. This role will also need to work closely with other teams across CAFOD including Programme Quality and Capacity Strengthening Team, Emergency Response and Support Team, Advocacy, Communications & Education Group, and Finance teams.

 

The post holder will be expected to undertake frequent travel (up to 12 weeks per year) connected with the management of the programme portfolio, and the achievement of strategic objectives. They could also be expected to deputies for the Country Representative.

 

This position is contingent on CAFOD being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in December 2022.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and review the People-to-People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone project:

• In line with the overall direction set by the Project and the Country Representative, concrete CAFOD-supported programmes and projects; supporting them in their design and creation, ensuring that they meet agreed programme quality standards and donor/contractual obligations and ensuring monitoring, evaluation and learning;
• Responsible for sign off, management and delivery of assigned programme portfolio
• Ensure integration across the programme’s portfolio, ensuring that learning is captured and shared across the wider organisation and between partners, and informs decision making.
• Co-ordinate the development of new pieces of work, in line with agreed quality standards (including programme cycle management) and donor contract guidelines and obligations.
• Ensure that cross-cutting themes (safety, access, dignity, inclusion, gender, downwards accountability, safeguarding, etc.) are effectively managed within and across the programme, working with the relevant staff to achieve this.

 

Overseeing effective relationships with partners:

• Provide guidance and support to Programme Officers and other members of the Programmes team in their work, to develop and nurture effective relationships with partners. In some cases (e.g. strategic partners), the post-holder can take a more active role in developing those relationships.

 

Financial and funding management:

• Manage the programme and costs budget and cash flow (implementing manager/budget holder responsibilities), monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that the latter is done in compliance with agreed parameters and policy.
• Identify opportunities for co-financing from institutional donors, and provide leadership in securing and managing such funds, working with the Programme Funding and Development Officer and Major Gifts teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on programme work.
• Ensure the programme complies with CAFOD’s financial management standards, including managing financial risks.

 

Internal and external representation:

• In co-ordination with the Country Representative and the Programmes team develop, nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, seeking opportunities for funding where appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programmes are well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and other communications, including publications, media briefings, development education, etc. This may involve participating in communities of practice, working groups, supporter events, etc, as agreed with the Country Representative.

 

Systems and compliance:

• Overseeing the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share programme knowledge and inform decision making. This includes overseeing compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work.

 

Security management: 

• Supporting the Country Representative in delivering effective security management. This includes among others, acting as security manager when delegated by the Country Representative; support the development of security risk mappings, country security plans; standard operating procedures; contingency plans (e.g. medical evacuation, relocation/evacuation and hibernation), etc.

 

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Your role is responsible for ensuring that both you and your staff understand and implement minimums on programme quality into your work (related to safety, accessibility, dignity and inclusion) and that all safeguarding standards are upheld and reported on effectively.

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

 

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

 

Person Specification 

 

Essential Criteria

 

Understanding our context 

A Understanding Catholic identity;

B Understanding CAFOD.

C Understanding international development:    Understanding and experience of international development and programme management and quality standards.

 

Working together 

D Managing ourselves

E Working with others.

F Communicating.

G Looking outwards; Understanding and first-hand experience of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organizations and communities.

Making change happen 

H Managing resources; Makes effective use of ICT, particularly for distance communication

I Achieving results;

J Managing our performance; Able to manage competing work demands; Able to manage a team of staff including staff at a distance

K Taking the lead; Sets an example of what can be achieved

 

Job-specific competencies

1. A minimum of a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.
2. Solid of experience in donor-funded project management.

III. Experience using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework, including programme integration.

1. A master’s degree may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working with activities that are of a similar scope and scale to this activity.
2. Financial management understanding and experience.
3. Ability and willingness to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year), sometimes at short notice and to areas of potential risk

VII. Professional and/or technical knowledge of peace studies/conflict management processes in Africa, or a post-conflict or fragile state is essential and required.

 

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

 

Applications should be done online through our CAFOD website www.cafod.org.Closing date for all applications is Monday 22nd August 2022 at 5pm

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A career with BRAC Sierra Leone

 

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

 

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

 

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position:

 

Position:  AIM Regional Accountants

Duty Station: Waterloo, Bo & Makeni Area Offices 

 

Number of Positions: 3

 

Purpose:

 

The purpose of this position: Responsible for all the accounting of the AIM financial operation in the regional office. The position holder is generally responsible for getting a keeper for BRAC finance internal control system, managing financial documents, managing accounts posting, reporting on the financial information at the regional level, and assisting the AIM finance manager on a demand basis for any additional information required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate cash payment requests and ensure the fund balance as per program need weekly and monthly.
• Analyze and code financial transactions
• Prepare journal vouchers with complete entries and present them for approval
• Manage and oversee filing and documentation as completeness and timeliness
• Post transactions into accounting online software on a daily basis
• Perform monthly accounts reconciliation including (A/R, A/P, Bank, Cash, Prepayments, etc.)
• Due consideration of double entries in the cost accounting method
• Check and collect bank statements, credit advice and debt advice on a weekly bases
• Checks the sequence of the voucher system and scans all the vouchers along with the supporting and keeps them in Google drive on daily basis. Keep ledger Up To Date and identify abnormal balances and take corrective reconciliation
• At least 15 days travel for field visit from Area office to Branch Offices.
• Ensure transaction descriptions are posted only according to the standardized form
• Ensure end of the month all the noncash amounts should not keep in the project and need to transfer to the Control
• Perform bank reconciliation on monthly basis and send it to the AIM finance manager
• Monitor the cash position of the regional office and request the cash from the country office for wire transfer

 

Person Specifications:

1. Computer proficiency in MS office;
2. Skill in any accounting software
3. Strong interpersonal/ communication skills;
4. Proven experience in the double entry accounting system
5. Well informed in current financial subjects, tax laws, money market and business environment

 

Safeguarding

 

•  Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

 

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

 

Educational Requirements:

First Degree in Accounting and Finance, business administration / related field

 

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 3 years of working experience in MFI, Bank, or NGO in the financial sector;
• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis.

 

 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF THE POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

• Application deadline: 23 August 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to app

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Vacancy Name
Assistant, Finance

Employment Type
Full Time (Fixed Term)

ChildFund Work Location
Freetown, Sierra Leone

ChildFund Division
Talent, Technology, and Finance (TTF)

ChildFund Department
Grants and Project Management

Job Details

CHILDFUND
JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle:                      Finance Assistant
Dept.:                                                   FINANCE
Location:                                            Freetown
Reporting Relationship:                    Finance Officer

summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing finance and accounting services, to include financial reporting, analysis audits and cash management.
Job Purpose: The Finance Assistant reports to the Senior Finance Officer and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, follow up on staff issues in the payroll, maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations. The Finance Assistant must work within the ChildFund Financial Management Policies and procedures as well as maintaining donor compliance and control measures.

ABOUT US
ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.  Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants. Making. He/she supports  the design of MEL frameworks for the projects.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

To meet all financial processes and tasks in the Non Sponsorship Project – bed nets and meeting all deadlines as set by the Finance Officer.
To manage and maintain accounting systems in a timely manner in the NSP and General Finance operations.
To ensure the financial integrity of systems throughout the organization
To produce financial information/reports as per donor requirements especially the NSP for Bed nets.
The post holder will be based in Freetown but will be expected to undertake intermittent field visit to operational communities and other offices.
To assist in the production and monitoring of budgets and financial plans
To keep good accounting records and safeguard the integrity of the computerized/ manual accounting system.
Meet weekly to plan tasks with the Finance Officer and discuss department issues and policies.
Plan cash needs for projects with Finance Officer weekly.
Prepare cash transfer requests.
Prepare the month end cash count with the Finance Officer to submit to the Finance Manager
Participate in the internal and external audit preparations
Execute all other duties reasonably assigned by the Finance Officer and other Finance Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1 years’ experience.
Demonstrated relevant work experience in accounting, including analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software/ reporting systems.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting Standards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
Good understanding of administrative, financial and general management principles and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting and taxes.
Experience and proficiency on financial software and reporting systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to work independently and under tight time constraints.
Proven decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal communicative skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management
written and oral communication skills in English

EDUCATION/certifications
Higher diploma / Degree in Accounting / Banking and Finance
PERSONAL QUALITIES

Able to work flexible hours under pressure
Ability to work on his or her own initiative
Able to improve and innovate within own work area
Able to manage own work schedule
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Capable of speedy, independent, creative thought
Flexible attitude and good social skills
Capability to operate independently
Must be assertive

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

HOW TO APPLY:
Follow the link below to apply;
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

JOB TITLE:	FINANCE OFFICER
COUNTRY   PROGRAM:	SIERRA LEONE
REPORTS TO:	FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION:	FREETOWN

 

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above mentioned National Position. WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY PLEASE NOTE:  

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on “Child Protection”, “Anti-fraud, Bribery and  Corruption”, “Disability, Gender and Age” and “Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation,  Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold  and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code of Conduct. 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an  International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone,  international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groups and  people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion,  rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights. Currently, HI is implementing four  projects for the promotion of Inclusive Education, Mental Health, Accessible and Technical support  and Protection. HI is currently in design/approval process for new projects to create a comprehensive  portfolio, in line with the implementation strategy for 2022 and onwards

Position’s context:  

Reporting to the Finance Manager the Finance Officer produces quality financial information and contributes  to the application and dissemination of the budget framework, local and donor rules and HI’s tools, procedures  and standards in the financial field. S/he is the point person for the Finance Manager and as such informs him  / her of any problems and suggests solutions within his/her scope of responsibility.

Please note that final JD may differ in some areas from this document Missions / Responsibilities  

Mission 1 : Strategy and steering

• Implements and monitors the actions plans for HI’s financial strategy within his or her area of  responsibility.
• Updates financial information and monitors financial indicators within his or her area of responsibility.
•   •Monitors and reports to his or her line manager and functional manager on the financial risks of which he  or she is aware and contributes towards their mitigation.
• Helps to identify financial and legal risks for HI within his or her area of responsibility.

 

Mission 2 : Standards and expertise 

• Deploys all of HI’s financial policies, processes and tools within his or her area of responsibility.
•  Ensures that HI’s legal obligations are met and produces the required financial documents.
•   Reports any changes in standards, case law or in the practices of other stakeholders in the financial field  of which he/she is aware.
• Complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Implements and complies with procedure for archiving financial documents and publishes and updates.
  

 

Mission3: Operational implementation

Responsibility 1 : Contributes to financial and budget management

• Participates in the construction and adjustment of budgets with the budget holders.
•    Provides budget holders with regular budget monitoring reports and assists them in the use of tools .
•  Produces and updates resource allocation tables (human, logistical, etc.) and communicates them to the  departments concerned.
• Integrates budget adjustments into the budget monitoring tools and enters cost-accounting modifications  into the Financial Information System (FIS).

 

Responsibility 2 : Contributes to the financial management of institutional funding in  compliance with “donor” guidelines and contractual obligations 

• Assists with the drafting of funding proposals for institutional donors; compiles multi-Programme  proposals when the Programme is lead.
• Optimizes funding schedules (coverage of office and support costs) in the drafting or revision of  institutional funding proposals.
• Ensures that donor obligations are realistic and compatible with HI procedures (payment dates and  methods and financial reports, methods for justifying expenditure, exchange rates, audits, etc.)  • Informs budget holders of institutional donors’ financial rules and verifies their application.  • Verifies funding expenditure monitoring and provides budget holders with donor budget monitoring  reports. He or she monitors consumption rates, issues alerts in the event of a risk of non-compliance with  flexibility rules and anticipates slippage by preparing contractual amendments with his or her interlocutors.

 

Salary: As per HI salary scale for National Staff & candidate’s experience 

Probation Period: 3 months 

Duration of Contract: One (01) year with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding  availability. 

All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only, with attachments bearing  your full name; example: John Doe – CV (for your CV) and John Doe – Cover Letter (for your cover  letter) with the subject of the position applied for by email only to: recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org 

Closing date for applications is 17th August 2022

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General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based program approaches and community-led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba, and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union, Charity: Water, and FCDO.

 

General Description of the Programme

GOAL is working with the stakeholders and is focusing on the support to DHMTs and Freetown City Council, Water directorate  in planning and management to improve reproductive health and WASH  outcomes. GOAL Sierra Leone is delivering programmes in 6 districts particularly in WASH, Adolescent sexual reproductive health, health system strengthening and inclusion.  In Freetown and Kenema, GOAL implements WASH programming (FSM project utilising the systems approach in Freetown funded under Gates Foundation & Irish Aid and rural WASH with a focus on sanitation marketing, water points sustainability in Kenema funded under CW and IA).  

In Freetown, Kenema, Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, and Moyamba GOAL is implementing health system strengthening including clinical mentorship pilot in Kenema funded by DFID and Irish Aid and an Inclusion Programme focusing on the promotion of decent work through advocacy, particularly on informal sector workers, anti-human trafficking, and child labour in collaboration with the World hope International and Sierra Leone Labour Congress funded by the European Union.   

 

Overview of the role

Based in the Kenema Field office the Finance Assistant will work closely with the Finance Manager to process payments, ensure that the filing system is up to date, and other duties as shall be assigned from time to time. On this ground GOAL Sierra Leone is inviting applications for the below position:

 

Job Title:	Finance Assistant
Country:	Sierra Leone
Location:	Kenema
Contract Duration:	5 Months (with a possibility of extension)
Start Date:	August
Reports to:	Finance Manager

 

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Review Payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and correctness before approval
• Prepare checks for payment
• Ensure the coding on the PRF is correct
• Ensure approvals on the PRFs are correct
• Ensure all the PRFs for Cashbook Kenema cashbooks are filed immediately upon posting into the respective cashbooks.
• Ensure all the PRFs for Kenema bank payments are filed immediately upon posting into the cashbook.
• Ensure that the files are up to date at end of each month. Ensure all the paper works can be traceable to the files
• Regularly check to ensure all documents are well filed, reconciled with transaction listings and files are up to date
• Ensure that Cash book B7 are fully up to date by working day 1 of the following month
• Ensure Cash disbursement and cash count C3 is completed by working day 3 of the month.
• Stamp Paid on all the vouchers for the 5 cash books for Kenema
• Ensure that all the paper works for C3 and B7 are on file and ready for reviews by working day 2 of the month
• Any other duties and tasks as shall be assigned.

 

 

Safeguarding :

• Maintain a safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
• Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities
• Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adults we meet.
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

 

Requirements (Person Specification):

• Ability to work with excel, proficiency in standard office software packages; proficiency in verbal and written English; firm belief in teamwork, demonstrated technical ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels; good communicator, facilitator, and trainer; flexible and capable of working with a field-based working team; attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines and above all must demonstrate high-level integrity and honesty.

 

• Keeping confidentiality, accountability, excellence, adaptability, innovation, coaching, facilitating change, planning, and organizing.

 

Essential

• Degree in Accounting and Finance, or related field with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience of which at least 2 years in an international NGO.

 

Desirable

• Resilience: maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent, and professional even under adverse, stressful, or difficult situations.
• Continually looks to improve personal skills, knowledge, and work and hence contributes to capacity    building within the team and organization
• Excellent English skills, both speaking and written, ability to work under pressure,

 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Finance team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 10th August, 2022

 

please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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Corus International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor
2.) Director of Finance and Administration
3.) Technical Director
4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor
5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor
6.) Malaria Advisor
7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor

 

Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the FP/RH Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project in the areas of family planning and reproductive health. S/he will implement and oversee reproductive health activities which aim to strengthen the availability and use of family planning. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The FP/RH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of FP/RH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of FP/RH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of FP/RH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and FP/RH interventions
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings
• Monitor FP/RH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in FP/RH
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, nutrition, or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing FP/RH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve FP/RH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in FP/RH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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2.) Director of Finance and Administration

 

Director of Finance and Administration – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the DFA will manage the finance activities of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; and ensure that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place in compliance with USAID policies and procedures to meet generally recognized accounting standards. S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; forecasting; budgeting; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the COP, Country Financial Officer, and IMA Headquarters in the development of program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with USAID rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Develop program budgets; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training and capacity development; oversee staff recruitment.
• Ensure continual review of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to HQ and USAID as required.
• Ensure that sub-recipients, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with IMA and USAID policies and regulations.
• Support and monitor local partners and sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance; contribute to capacity building of local partners in administration and financial management.
• Oversee all program human resources management, policies, and procedures; oversee local staff recruitment processes, including participating in interviews (as needed) and salary negotiations, and in preparing employment contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; additional accounting certification preferred, e.g., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management experience on large, complex, donor-funded international development projects, including financial and accounting systems development, financial monitoring, budget development, procurement, operations and logistics, IT, and HR management and administration.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams. Experience strengthening the organizational capacity of host country institutions is strongly preferred but not required.
• Substantial experience in financial management of consortia of local implementing partners
• Extensive experience in financial management of USAID-funded projects of similar scope and size (cooperative agreements and/or contracts); strong understanding of USG compliance rules and regulations (including FAR and AIDAR acquisition regulations) and Cost Accounting Standards; demonstrated experience with USAID/USG financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing project operations, procurement, and logistics; extensive experience in the development and management of large project budgets.
• Experience overseeing management of sub-grants and sub-contracts.
• Experience working in Sierra Leone highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial accounting software, including USAID financial dashboards (DATIM, DevResults, etc.) and related financial management software and applications; high degree of proficiency in relevant software packages such as Adobe, MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, versatility, and integrity; excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills; demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Professional level fluency in English, both oral and written.

IMA/Corus International is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, Corus makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify Corus’s Human Resources department.

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3.) Technical Director

 

Technical Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Technical Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone the Technical Director will provide technical leadership and oversight for the project. They will oversee and ensure the technical and methodological soundness of all project activities and alignment with project objectives and benchmarks. In collaboration with project team and consortium partners, the Technical Director will support the design and implementation of service delivery strategies based on evidenced based approaches. They will support the project’s technical specialists and ensure they are working in a coordinated, rational, and integrated way in pursuit of project deliverables. They will work closely with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to set priorities. S/he also will provide methodological support and facilitation in the design, content development/adaptation, and delivery of effective learning strategies to positively impact performance. Finally, s/he also will lead the team in synthesizing learning from the project for dissemination of results.

The Technical Director will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Party to ensure strategic program direction and the provision of high-quality technical assistance.
• Provide technical and program oversight and supervision in the design and day-to-day management of activities, coordinating implementation of activities, and including ensuring that necessary project planning, development, resource availability, procurement, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
• Work with MoHS subnational personnel to create action plans for implementation of project activities and tools for monitoring performance; to refine policies and accountability tools for health systems; and to advise on human resources allocation, training, and deployment.
• Work collaboratively with the project team and headquarters staff to ensure proper technical reporting, spending, and compliance.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
• Collaborate closely with project partners and USAID to refine and adjust technical approaches and annual work plans. Manage technical contributions of partners, including defining scopes of work and reviewing and collating partner data and achievements.
• Provide inputs on systems indicators relevant to project performance and work closely with the M&E Director to track project indicators, and performance outputs and outcomes
• Liaise and coordinate with MOH, professional associations, and technical working groups to devise strategies, policies, and approaches for improving health functions.
• Represent the project at external technical events, including conferences, webinars, etc.
• Coordinate with project communication staff to document successes, lessons learned, challenges in implementation, best practices and milestones.
• Support the development of quarterly and annual reports for the donor, as well as other reporting requirements as requested.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the public health sector, or in program management for international development projects, including field experience with large, complex, and integrated public health projects in developing countries. Experience in Sierra Leone is preferable.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple areas of global health, including, but not limited to, MNCAH, FP/RH, malaria and social and behavior change.
• Working knowledge of and prior experience with USAID awards.
• Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork.
• Strong presentation, reporting, and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Leadership capacity and experience supervising teams of diverse staff, with the ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect..
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.

IMA/Corus International is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, Corus makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify Corus’s Human Resources department.

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4.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

 

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the SBCC Advisor will work closely with the consortium partners and county/sub-county level Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) counterparts to roll out a robust Information Education Communication (IEC) and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategy utilizing a variety of platforms, including mass and digital media, to promote adoption of improved health practices. They will be responsible for developing and supporting project staff and partners on contextually appropriate gender-responsive social and behavior change approaches and activities.

The SBCC Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Lead the implementation of the project’s Information education communication (IEC) and SBCC activities.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, design communication and messaging content.
• In collaboration with consortium partners, conduct training of community health workers (CHWs) and religious and traditional leaders to co-design and disseminate messages and engage communities.
• Provide input into technical strategies, workplans, guidelines, and other documents to ensure SBCC is appropriately incorporated, with particular focus on contextually appropriate gender responsive approaches to all activities
• Routinely monitor SBCC activities , impact, and indicators and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with MOHS sub-county level personnel to ensure coordinated communications activities at the community level.
• In coordination with partners, review punctual SBCC data and adjust activities as required to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct focus groups and/or other qualitative methods to develop SBCC approaches in collaboration with consortium partners; design and pre-test communication activities and messaging content as appropriate.
• Work with the MEL team to develop appropriate SBCC indicators and monitoring and evaluation approaches as necessary.
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, communications, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in developing and implementing behavioral change communications strategies, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services, including FP/RH and MNCAH services.
• Ability to lead SBC analyses and recommend appropriate messaging for a wide variety of health interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Demonstrated record of working with ministries of health and community-level stakeholders.
• Experience using digital technologies for message dissemination
• Experience working in complex environments, including a demonstrated ability to motivate teams to work constructively under pressure and to respond resourcefully when challenges arise.
• Advanced cross-cultural sensitivity, including experience working and communicating with professional and support staff in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment; ability to promote an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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5.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor

 

Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project’s MNCAH interventions. S/he will provide vision and leadership for country-led scale up of effective, integrated and sustainable interventions.

The MNCAH Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Implementation of MNCAH activities, including coordination of technical assistance from international and national experts.
• Provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of MNCAH services.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of MNCAH.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) in policy development and maternal health interventions.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in hard to reach settings.
• Monitor MNCAH activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained
• Provide regular reports to the DCOP and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in MNCAH.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in international health programming, including at least five (5) years’ experience in senior-level clinical/technical positions and experience designing, implementing, teaching, and/or managing integrated MNCAH services at facility and community level, and public or private sectors.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve MNCAH outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in MNCAH, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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6.) Malaria Advisor

 

Malaria Advisor – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Malaria Advisor for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the Malaria Advisor will provide overall technical leadership, strategic support and operational oversight for the project on malaria-related activities. S/he will ensure malaria awareness, prevention and treatment interventions are programmed in conjunction with MNCAH activities.

The Malaria Advisor will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Provide technical leadership for malaria related activities within the wider project, including diagnosis, and treatment, overseeing facility- and community-based, integrated service delivery strategies. Specifically, support innovative ways of integrating malaria activities into existing facility and community health programs and provide technical leadership to increase access, use, quality, and integration of malaria services.
• Support key malaria intervention areas including distribution of and use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) (including continuous distribution and innovative distribution strategies), intermittent preventative treatment for pregnant women, vector control, and integrated case management of severely ill children and pregnant women.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in policy development and malaria interventions as requested.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted services in fragile and complex settings.
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, monitor malaria activities based on the monitoring and evaluation framework and assess whether the expected results were obtained.
• Provide regular reports to the Technical Director and the programmatic and technical personnel, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Work closely with partners to plan activities and respond to requests to support local partners and USAID. Liaise with other organizations and projects working in malaria control and prevention.
• Promote and support the development and sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders (MOH, technical and financial partners, and other employees).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, international development or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly preferred.
• 7 – 10 years of senior-level experience in malaria programming in Sierra Leone or sub-Saharan Africa, including the design and implementation of the programs.
• Experience with behavior change communications strategies and activities to improve malaria outcomes.
• Knowledge of U.S. government health initiatives and related reporting requirements and funding parameters.
• A working knowledge of PMI indicators and the Government of Sierra Leone Malaria Control Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated ability to work in concert with team, partner organizations, and key government stakeholders to achieve results; experience in partnership building especially with the Government of Sierra Leone, USAID, NGOs and private sector a plus.
• Proven technical knowledge in malaria, including familiarity with project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including in making presentations); high degree of political savvy in interacting with senior government and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, team management, leadership, and decision-making skills, including the ability to communicate across cultures effectively and respectfully.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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7.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director

 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director – Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking applications for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated 5 year $25-50 million USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone.

SIHSA’s goal is to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children less than five years old. SIHSA’s objectives are 1) improve the quality of family planning, maternal newborn child and adolescent health, and malaria services sustainably; 2) promote adoption of crucial health behaviors, and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, both at central and district levels, so it is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources and monitor health programs. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Corus International was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes the smaller entities of CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.

Today, IMA offers extensive expertise in managing and implementing highly successful and complex donor-funded programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening (HSS), malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). IMA has managed an average of $100 million annually over the last four fiscal years, through grants and contracts from FCDO, USAID, BHA, CDC, World Bank, the Global Fund, UNDP, MCC, and private donors.

Based in Freetown, the MEL Director will provide leadership to the technical and programmatic implementation of the program. This position will oversee overall management and technical oversight of the monitoring, evaluation, and learning support and research efforts for the project. S/he will develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate, and complete reporting. The MEL Director is responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, information analysis, capacity strengthening, and development of program management plans and project monitoring. The position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

The MEL Director will be based in Freetown. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful agreement award and USAID approval. Sierra Leonean nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Coordinate with the COP and the headquarters based QuIL MERL Advisor in the design and management of the MEL components, ensuring strategic planning of activities is informed by project and relevant HMIS data sets.
• Lead the design and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation, quality assurance, and auditing of data.
• Design and implement mechanisms for continuous collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee a project team of monitoring, evaluation, and learning staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Ensure that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes.
• Lead the design and implementation of operations research.
• Responsible for documenting and disseminating project successes and challenges to USAID.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in research methods, statistics, biostatistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, public health, social/behavioral sciences, or other relevant medical or health discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years working on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in the field of public health, maternal and child health, family planning, and/or other infectious disease programs, as well as knowledge of monitoring of results-based financing programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing donor-funded project data for health projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing M&E systems consistent with USAID protocols for data collection and reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience with USAID’s CLA approach, including developing and integrating the CLA approach within project frameworks and leading CLA approaches across partners and technical focus areas to yield successful collaboration and integration.
• Familiarity with USG administrative, management, and reporting procedures and systems.
• Excellent English oral and written communication and presentations skills.
• Experience living or working in Sierra Leone is preferred.

IMA/Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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Afriqia is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) General Practitioner
2.) Gynecologist
3.) Pediatrician
4.) Finance & Administration Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) General Practitioner

 

Role: General Practitioner

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 5th August 2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “General Practitioner” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible to manage the facility treats all common medical conditions and refers patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment. Also provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients’ health.

 

Responsibilities:

• Complying with all legislation applicable to practicing medicine.
• Conduct physical examinations, tests, and procedures to diagnose patients.
• Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients.
• Ensure accurate medical records for all patients in a safe and confidential manner.
• Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve patients’ quality of life.
• Prescribe and administer medication, treatment, or therapy to patients.
• Provide emergency care.
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialized needs of some patients.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required in providing healthcare.

Growth opportunity

This role offers a pathway for managerial role growth that will include the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general management of the facility and team.
• Ensure all relevant statutory reports are submitted to the respective authorities on time.
• Training junior Doctors and other healthcare professionals in the team.

 

Qualification and Experience

• Masters Degree in General Medicine.
• Specialized studies/ qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working as a Medical Practitioner.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in healthcare management role.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.

 

 

Required skills:

• Strong leadership/ management and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation processes.
• Familiar with traditional and web-based patient information systems.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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2.) Gynecologist

 

Role: Gynecologist (Preferably a female)

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 5th August ,2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Gynecologist” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible to diagnose and treat gynecological conditions as well as provide relevant subject matter advise to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient & inpatient obstetrics and gynecology services, including infant delivery and related surgical procedures.
• Performing periodic and regular examinations on patients to diagnose various gynecological conditions.
• Follows medical practice policies and procedures, including attending all mandatory meetings, minimizing incident reports, using resources efficiently, and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain the required productivity expectations for time spent in the clinic.
• Advising patients on the best birth control options.
• Explaining test results, diagnoses, and treatment options to patients.
• Participates in the Clinical Outcomes Program and works towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
• Referring patients to other healthcare specialists as needed.
• Educating patients on reproductive health issues and disease prevention.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
• Monitor patients over the course of pregnancies.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.

 

 

Qualification and Experience:

• A Medical Degree from an accredited university in related focus area.
• Certified specialization in gynecology.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a gynecologist.
• Extensive working knowledge of current gynecology modes of operations.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.

 

 

Required skills:

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent patient and family interaction and time management skills.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

 

 

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

 

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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3.) Pediatrician

 

Role: Pediatrician

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 2nd August 2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Pediatrician” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible primarily for the broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all pediatric related services offered by the facility.
• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries.
• Advising parents/guardians on any unusual or exceptional developments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation related to patient care.
• Ordering and analyzing diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Ordering necessary tests to follow-up on symptoms and Interpreting lab results.
• Prescribing medication and treatments for patients.
• Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain test results and medical procedures to patients and caregivers.
• Providing preventive care, including the recommendation of vaccines.
• Helping children and teens feel at ease during physical check-ups.
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialized needs of some patients.
• Complying with all legislations applicable to practicing medicine.

 

 

Qualification and Experience

• A Medical Degree from an accredited university in related focus area.
• Certified specialization in Pediatrics.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a pediatrician.
• Extensive working knowledge of current pediatrics modes of operations.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.

 

 

Required skills

• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent patient and family interaction and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation processes especially for children.
• Familiar with current information regarding drugs and medications acceptable for children and the side effects.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with children specifically.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

 

 

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

 

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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4.) Finance & Administration Officer

 

Role: Finance & Administration Officer

Work Area: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Employer: One Girl

Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager

Application Deadline: 5th August 2022

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone. Open to all nationalities.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Finance & Administration Officer” in Subject Line.

 

 

 

Overview:

A message from One Girl SL:

At One Girl, we believe that every girl on the planet has the right to an education. No matter where she is born, how much her family earns, what religion she adheres to or what her culture says, every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be the best she can be.

We’re on a huge mission to change the world, one girl at a time. We know we can’t do it alone – and that’s why we need you!

 

Key Purpose

 

Provide Finance and Administrative support to the Finance & Administration Manager, other team members, clients and stakeholders to effectively implement program activities.

 

 

Duties:

• Ensuring internal control systems functionality according to One Girl policies and procedures, Donor Requirements and Local Laws.
• Maintain the accounting reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation and compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
• Maintain accounting records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, well archived and safeguarded.
• Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as cash and bank disbursements and advances in accordance with the approved budget, policies and procedures of One Girl.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly Program Management Budget.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Ensuring regulatory payments (NRA and NASSIT) are prepared appropriately and lodged within the relevant deadline each month.
• Any other Finance duties assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective office systems such as IT support, office maintenance, fixed assets, and supplier’s contact and also, ensure that they are consistent with One Girl operating requirements.
• Support the efficient running of One Girl Freetown office daily operations.
• Ensure all procurement processes are in compliance with One Girl policies and procedures, donor regulations and Local Laws.
• Support logistics for Programme activities and the running of the Office.
• Ensure proper function of archive and documentation system in the Google Drive and manually.
• Ensure maintenance of up to date asset register.
• Maintain personnel records.
• Coordinate recruitment/induction in line with One Girl processes
• Other administration duties as assigned.

 

 

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s level degree in Finance and/or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Finance, HR, and Office Administration.
• Experience in book-keeping and computerized accounting systems.
• Experience in reporting to donors in an NGO environment.
• Fluency in English and Krio and competency in another local language are a plus.
• Good understanding of the Local Laws of Sierra Leone related to tax, social security and insurance, etc.

 

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Must display initiative and be willing to learn.
• Must be a team player.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and preferably the G-Suite.
• Understanding of youth and girl-led programming approaches.
• Understanding of and empathy with the values of One Girl.

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Zenfinex is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Head of Operations
2.) Account Manager

 

About us:

Zenfinex- Trade the World

We are a globally regulated Forex and CFD broker that gives you more. Our aim is to deliver an exceptional trading environment to help you navigate the financial markets with success.

With over 20 years of combined industry experience, our founders recognized a need for a brokerage that deeply understands the needs of its clients.

That’s why Zenfinex is now one of the fastest growing brokers worldwide – with clients based in Asia, South America, Africa and Australasia. An ongoing dedication to superior client support and interaction has been the cornerstone to a growing reputation.

We’ve ramped up the fundamentals of trading in a fierce fusion of technology, unlimited creativity, and an in-depth understanding of what retail traders want. The result? We provide the best possible trading conditions for our users to thrive in.

Along with a wide range of available products including Forex, Cryptos, Indices, Stock CFD’s and Commodities, we also provide brilliant learning resources and market analysis, superfast execution and competitive leverage, low deposit accounts, and exceptional customer service. And we’re licensed and regulated.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Head of Operations

About the role:
The Head of Operations will lead Operations Team in taking complete accountability for building strong succession, ensuring that effective operational planning and financial control systems are in place. This is a hands-on role and you will be driven by high-quality service and standards. As part of the African leadership team, you will play a key part in leading, managing, and delivering the business strategy, taking ownership of any business project. It is key that the individual in this role has a strong track record of new openings, new concepts, developing teams, and maintaining the existing business.

Key Responsibilities:
Managing day to day operations of the business and reports to head of Africa
Cover for and represent the CEO for various local engagements when necessary
Ensure company runs with integrity, legality and conformity
Manage employee performance and satisfaction
Working very closely with other heads of departments to improve efficiency
Creating and delivering presentations including weekly reports
Plan and oversee business trainings and seminars and events locally
Coordinate with regional counterparts and some occasional international travel if required

Experience and Qualifications:
Experience of managing an operation through periods of significant growth or change
Leadership and management experience at a similar level
Proven success building high performing teams in a similar environment
Able to influence and engage at all levels
Person Specification:

Customer focused, external and internal, and understand the customers’ needs
Experience of working in a fast paced, changing environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to think critically, break through complexity and able to articulate simple solutions
Highly developed analytical skills
Creates a climate of trust and collaboration amongst peers and team

Send all Application and CV to the Email Below:

Africa@zenfinex.com

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2.) Account Manager

About the role:
The Account Manager will help guide Zenfinex leads and clients through Zenfinex different products, platforms and services.

Key Responsibilities:
Introduce company’s products to customers through online and offline channels.
Provide good services and able to communicate with all the customers.
Meet Sales revenue targets.
Develop new customers and maintain a good relationship with existing customers through social media, references, websites, previous contacts etc.
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams.
Develop and maintain a strong network of lead sources.
Identify and report on business opportunities to raise the company’s market share.
Execute company planning and perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

Experience and Qualifications:
Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced /Higher /Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Business Administration / Economics or related majors.
Minimum 1 year of experience in Business Development/Sales; previous experience in the Commodity, CFD or Financial Industry is a plus.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in local language and English.
Excellent understanding of the financial markets.
Track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
The person has to be proactive and aim to self-generate new leads, business.
Self-motivated, positive working attitude, teamwork, and able to communicate effectively.
Have a good sense of customer service/sales.
Good command of written and spoken in others language will be an added advantage.
Person Specification:

Confident and clear communicator with the ability to build relationships both internally & externally
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
Able to work under pressure and independently.
Team player with a proactive and innovative approach

Send all Application and CV to the Email Below:

Africa@zenfinex.com

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FG Gold is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Community Relations and Social Performance Manager
2.) Finance Manager
3.) Infrastructure project Engineer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Community Relations and Social Performance Manager

 

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Community Relations And Social Performance Manager position based on site.

Responsibilities

The Community Relations and Social Performance (CRSP) Manager will play a key role in managing the team and ensuring that Good Industry International Practice (GIIP) is applied to all aspects of the FGG CRSP function. Such practices include the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, best practice regarding Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Management, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

The CRSP Manager will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the team is fully resourced and trained to meet Project needs, including training, managing relationships with external stakeholders, ASM and resettlement activities, and community investment initiatives. With the support of the CRSP team and external specialists as required, the CRSP Manager will maintain and implement social plans and policies. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Community Relations and Social Performance Management.
• Land Access and Resettlement Activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Benefit Sharing.
• Document control and reporting.

Skills and Experience

• Qualification in sociology, international development, economics, or another social science-related degree mandatory.
• Minimum ten (10) years of working in an Social Performance role mandatory.
• Minimum five (5) years of related professional experience in the extractive industry, preferably in a management capacity mandatory.
• Fluency in spoken and written English mandatory / Fluency in Mende is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet business objectives in a working environment similar to the Project.
• Experience in coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders and partners.
• Understanding of, and experience implementing, resettlement processes and GIIP.
• Experience of working with International and/or Development Finance Institutions.
• Ability to identify, understand and manage community expectations and needs.
• Strong skills in team building, conflict management and consensus building.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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2.) Finance Manager

 

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Finance Manager position based on site.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for budget planning, reporting, cost controlling, financial resource distribution and assist company development by providing support and advice to the Executive management team. The Finance Manager will set up the appropriate system and team to comply with the company and legal requirements. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cost controlling, budgeting and reporting of a new greenfield project.
• Recruitment and management of the finance team.
• Implementation and maintenance of finance systems.

Skills and Experience

• B.com Finance / accounting degree mandatory.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA or other qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum ten (10) years of work experience including five (5) years of experience in similar position.
• Experience in the mining industry mandatory.
• Experience in working in remote areas preferable.
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL, Access, etc.
• Strong demonstrated use of MS Office, ERP system and other financial planning software.
• Analytical thinker, fault finding with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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3.) Infrastructure project Engineer

 

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Infrastructure Project Engineer position based on site.

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Project Engineer is responsible for leading and supervising contractor QC and progress as they progress with construction of the works. The Infrastructure Project Engineer’s mission is to identify potential construction issues before they become problematic, implementing the necessary remedial, corrective and aversive actions to ensure safe, on time and within budget delivery according to design functionality. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and supervise contractors QC.
• Interface between Contractors and the owner.
• Ensure accurate reporting.
• Project commissioning.

Skills and Experience

• University degree in relevant engineering domain.
• Minimum 10 years of project construction and engineering experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally, written and meetings).
• Ability to apply Critical Path Method planning techniques to develop detail Engineering and Installation Project networks and schedules.
• Experience with Earned Value Management techniques to measure/status and monitor performance.
• Familiarity with the Project Engineering process and procedures.
• Proven ability to negotiate, mediate and delegate.
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done.
• Knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft applications, scheduling software.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 7th August 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.