Job Framework
Job title :                          Finance Manager
Location:                          All MSSL locations
Reporting to :                        Finance Director
No. direct reports:                   3

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalized, high quality, affordable
contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to
deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the
MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family
planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district
of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centers/clinics and social marketing channels.
The Role/Function
The Finance Manager will take overall responsibility for the finance function of MSSL, specifically managing and
controlling accounting ledgers, funds and asset management; and finance staff supervision.
Key responsibilities

• Ensure MSSL’s accounting ledgers are properly maintained such that they are accurate, up-to-date, fully supported
by proper documentation and satisfy the information needs of stakeholders.
• Monitor and develop the organizations financial and management accounting systems.
• Maintaining the highest standards of internal controls: identifying areas of potential risk to MSSL’s assets and
incomes, and designing innovative measures to improve these.
• Prepare, present and monitor the annual budget in line with the annual business plan monthly.
• Periodically provide analytical review of financial and non-Financial data to aid decision making process of
Management.
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MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD AND BRIBERY.
Qualification and qualities required
• Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or ACCA qualified professional
• At least 5 years work experience, 3 of which must be related to finance management work.
• Excellent communication skills – excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to organize
and present information in a compelling way.
• Familiarity with the use of financial software e.g. SUN Committed to the mission and vision of Marie Stopes Sierra
Leone
Personal attributes
• Results driven.
• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
• Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)
• Managing time well and helping others to do so too.
• Passion for service excellence and improving quality.
• Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.
Finance Manager
• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
• Self- managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to rotate location and willingness to travel at short notice.

MSI Behaviours and Values
Team Member Behaviours
Work as One MSI
• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making
across MSI, enabling us to maximize our ability to influence others.
• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.
• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating
fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.
Show courage, authenticity and integrity
• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.
• You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.
Develop and grow
• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to
be even more effective.
• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
Deliver excellence, always
• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the Centre of everything, and
implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.
• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true
MSI ambassador.
Leadership (For Leaders only)
• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.
• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential
whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.
• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients
and business and encourage this in your team.

• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.
MSI Values
• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice
not chance.
• Client centered: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to
the highest possible quality.
• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long
term sustainability and increased impact.
• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push
boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

1. Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and qualifications to:
recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl
2. Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th June,2022
 Please note that given the likely high volume of
applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Catholic Relief Service (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Field Operations Manager

 

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963 carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For over 57 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.

To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program, Global Fund Malaria Program and COVID-19 Response Mechanism Project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Senior Finance Officer

 

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer

Department:   MGD/FFE, Finance/POOL

Reports To:     Grant Manager – MGD/FFE Project Unit

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office, Kabala with travel up 25% to of the field sites

Job Summary 

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• • Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
    • Review accuracy of POET coding for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight.
  • Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
  • Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
  • Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
  • Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
    • Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements for Freetown and Kabala Sub-Offices. Ensure proper follow up and clearing of outstanding unreconciling items in a timely manner in accordance with policy.
    • Serve as back-up to the Deputy Finance Manager for the preparation of FLCAT and ensure Severance is printed and approved monthly.
    • Provide relevant support for month and year-end close process.
    • Prepare Quarterly Cash Forecast
    • Prepare Monthly Aging Reports.

• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Basic Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with an accounting software systems. Knowledge of Project Insight is a plus.

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to SL_HR@crs.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England, and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

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

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Closing date for the receipt of application packages is 17th June 2022.

 

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2.) Field Operations Manager

 

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Department: MGD/FFE & POOL Project Units

Reports To:       Senior Program Manager with Matrix to the HoOps

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Field Office, Kabala with travel up to 20 % to Freetown and the field.

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager provide strategic oversight to the following operational functions -Human Resources (HR), Logistics, Procurement, Administration, Fleet, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Audit – in support of the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will promote stewardship of resources, help ensure principle compliance, proactively identify risk issues, and lead operational improvements in line with organizational policies.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage or coordinate operations functions – systems, processes and staffing – that meet CRS’ standards, donor requirements, and local regulations and support high-quality programming. Collaborate with programming leads to ensure appropriate operational needs in line with financial plans and proper stewardship of material sources.
• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day operations to ensure support services are delivered with high-quality in an efficient manner. Identify and help address challenges that affect the proper stewardship and optimal utilization of program assets and resources (financial, human, and material). Proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful support of high-quality programming.
• Provide guidance on internal processes for approving expenses, monitoring spend, and making budget adjustments in line with operational needs and with donor requirements.
• Contribute to effective staffing of the Field Office needs and adherence to HR systems, policies and practices that support a high-performance culture, staff development and retention. Help assure quality personnel administration and a work environment that truly reflects the agency’s guiding principles.
• Coordinate with internal compliance for periodic systems checks, review and assessment of operations policies and procedures. Coordinate response to issues that emerge from internal and external audits and provide guidance to implement improvements at field level.
• Help maintain the proper conditions for learning – a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Identify capacity strengthening needs and provide guidance for project teams and partners, which includes cross-departmental learning.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in finance, human resources, logistics, or administration officer/support level position with progressive responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience; additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Management experience a plus. Experience with an NGO preferred.
• Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and budget/expense analysis experience preferred. Knowledge of Sun Systems and Vision accounting software or similar financial reporting software a plus.
• Knowledge of multiple public donors’ regulations, including USDA/USAID, a plus.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment a preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Good relations management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 20 % to Freetown and the field.

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory Responsibilities: (HR Officer, Procurement Officer, Fleet Officer and Admin Officer)

Internal: Senior Program Manager, Chief of Party, Head of Operations, Senior Operations Manager, Head of Programming, Country Representative

External: District stakeholders, Bank officials etc.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for any of these positions please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to SL_HR@crs.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England, and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

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Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Director
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director
3.) Director – Finance, Operations and Administration
4.) Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Technical Director

 

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

 

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2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

 

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

 

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3.) Director – Finance, Operations and Administration

 

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

 

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4.) Chief of Party

 

Overview

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Christian Aid is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

 

Job Description
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – Role profile

Location Freetown, Sierra Leone Department International
Reports to (Job Title) Click here to enter text. Salary Band D
Matrix manager (if applicable) Click here to enter text. Competency level 2
Role definition
Role purpose
To be responsible for supporting and managing robust evidence generation of outputs and impact of Activity in line with committed targets and objectives.

The Role will ensure the Programme has a robust results framework and action plan to operationalize it, and support and manage the monitoring and evaluation team in the field and with partners to gather, clean, analyze, package and communicate the outputs, outcomes and impact of the project Action. The role will provide quality assurance of routine data being collected by partners, data analysis, oversight over external evaluations and value for money analysis to ensure the Programme delivers intended quality and excellence in evidencing, dissemination, donor engagement and communication. This will be done in collaboration with the respective technical advisor and thematic specialists. The role holder will use experience from doing this to contribute to the development of Christian Aid policy and strategy related to evidencing the results and impact of our work.

Representation: This role will use evidence-based reporting and communication products for strategic representation of Christian Aid internally and externally to donors, and supporting the Line Manager and Country manager engagement with donors, other relevant programmes in Sierra Leone, government and other stakeholders.

Personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and practices around good practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning through reading, online courses, mentorship and coaching, conference attendance and presentations, publications.

Key outcomes

High robust evidence of the project’s outputs, outcomes and impact from respective interventions based on sound methodologies.
Compliance with financial policies and procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to other team members in the development and implementation of ME&L frameworks, partner capacity building and training.
Strong ME&L planning, evaluation, dissemination and evidence use procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems
Positive relationships developed with field staff, partners, and governments through effective communication.
Decisions on the project strategy adaptation, USAID liaison and other operational priorities are informed by data and Christian Aid’s strategic focus areas.
Role agility

Expected travel per annum Over 75 days On call/unsocial hours Choose an item.
Surge capacity for emergency responses No

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is a key position responsible for leading the design and implementation of Programme monitoring and evaluation framework. The role works within the international programmes role family and the wider Programme management unit.
Role requirements
Relationships
External Work with partner staff and institutional donors.

Internal The position is line managed by the Programme Manager. In the areas of responsibility, the role holder develops relationships with the management unit.

Decision making
Budgetary/savings responsibility The post holder decides on the appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies and tools for the USAID CELGA Programme and supports teams in the field to operationalize the plans each of the respective projects with partners. Represents Christian Aid and the USAID CELGA Programme externally with USAID, partners, other NGOs, donors and other agencies. Appraise, monitor and review Programme in line with CA and external requirements.

Analytical skills
The role’s primary mandate is to evidence change brought about by the CELGA Programme in the Sierra Leone country Programme. This calls for critical collection, cleaning, storage and analysis of data from all projects applying robust quantitative and qualitative methods, analysis of partner reports, observations on implementation progress, sharing information coming out of the data with the Chief of Party and the rest of the team for decision making and learning.

Developing self and others
Number of Direct reports TBC Overall people management responsibility TBC
The role is responsible for training team members and partner staff in M&E issues and USAID M&E guidelines and needs to keep abreast of evolving statistical and database packages for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Role related checks
Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise
Essential

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent such as mathematics, business, statistics, informatics, or international relations with advanced training in research and quantitative and qualitative research methods, monitoring and evaluation.
At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities, operational research, and/or impact evaluation for complex programs in developing countries.
A firm command of quality improvement and quality assurance with respect to integrated service and support programs.
Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E frameworks and systems that track performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g. service integration and performance against each result area).
Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the activity’s activities, including referral outcomes, and supportive activity supervision.
Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes and impacts.
Strong experience on adaptive programming.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language
Knowledge of USAID policies on evidencing results.
Familiarity with Programme cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
Desirable

Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals, presentation at conferences etc.
Understanding of partnership approach to international development
Network and alliance building
Digital/IT competencies required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Intermediate Web content design & development Intermediate
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Basic Social Media Intermediate
Data Visualization Advanced
DATE CREATED 23/09/2021
Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviors the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviors and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.

You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.

You must empathies with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website www.christianaid.org and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Closing date for application is 9th June 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Successful candidates will be given a provisional offer. Contracting into role will be conditional on Christian Aid SL being awarded the contract.

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2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

Role purpose

To manage the finance and operations functions in the implementation of the USAID Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) activity. To be responsible for effective financial management including the preparation of financial plans and reports, supporting and building the financial capacity of staff and facilitating external, internal and donor audits. The role will also ensure excellent operational and contract management to enable strong delivery of the Programme. This role may also include supporting or managing partner financial capacity, managing the compliance function, managing the administrative function, providing tier 1 HR, providing tier 1 IT and providing tier 1 health & safety, but this will depend on operational arrangements and other roles in the country Programme and the region

Key outcomes

All financial returns, reports and reconciliations are accurate and submitted for processing in a timely fashion.
Senior Management provided with the necessary financial information to enable them to make decisions regarding strategy and plans.
Local budgets, donor funded programmes, commercial contracts and appeal funds are managed, reviewed regularly and corrective action taken as necessary.
Christian Aid and donor financial policies and procedures are complied with and any issues arising from non-compliance dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
Internal, external and donor audits are supported and any actions dealt with.
Financial training needs of local Christian Aid and consortium staff are addressed.
Effective procurement and management of external suppliers working to agreed service level agreements or contracts.
Effective Programme/contract delivery with impact in line with agreed outcomes of the Programme Log frame and contract.
Highly effective and efficient grants management service provided to Programme partners
Operational capacity around business systems, IT and facilities delivered to a high standard
Staff recruited, inducted & managed to perform to a high standard to meet their objectives.
Role agility;

Expected travel per annum over 75 days

Surge capacity for emergency responses Choose an item.

On call/unsocial hours Choose an item.

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context:

The Finance & Operations Manager is a key position for overseeing all aspects of a multi-million USAID funded CELGA activity in Sierra Leone. S/he has the overall responsibility for administration and financial management, including accounting systems, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting and human resources for Christian Aid as the Prime.

The goal of the Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone is to strengthen the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone by fostering increased accountability of local-level decision-makers to citizens on issues of importance to the community. The specific objectives of this activity are to:

Increase effective and informed citizen and civil society participation in local government and political processes, and
Bolster the capacity of local governance institutions to provide critical services and be more transparent in their processes.
The Finance & Operations Manager is based in Sierra Leone and reports to the Chief of Party.

Role requirements:

Relationships

External Maintains and builds relationships with USAID and senior officials in Government Authorities and other relevant external agencies

Internal Close liaison within the USAID teams and with various Christian Aid teams including the Sierra Leone country office, Finance Division, Internal Audit, Communications Division, Programme Funding Division and Programme Performance, Consortium partners and Local implementing partners teams etc.

Decision making

Budgetary/savings responsibility Click here to enter text. Outline the amount of budgetary/savings responsibility this role is accountable for.

Leadership in liaison with the Chief of Party and overall operational management of dedicated Programme. Manage the finance function and make decisions in all financial areas. Lead and facilitate annual statutory and donor audits as required, implement audit recommendations and advise on implementing any audit recommendations within partner organizations. Manage the implementation of new financial systems and processes in line with Christian Aid overall corporate requirements. Financial training needs of staff are identified and addressed. Lead procurement process in country.

Analytical skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate problems and make decisions on a routine basis.

Interpreting large amounts of data. Reporting trends and outcomes. Multi-tasking and planning multiple strands of work

Developing self and others Overall people management responsibility TBC

Number of Direct reports TBC

The role has direct responsibility of managing staff under this activity. The role is responsible for training team members and partner staff in Finance & operations and USAID granting and finance due diligence guidelines and needs to keep abreast of evolving changes in due diligence, financial and operational policy frameworks for the project.

Has direct responsibility for developing, coaching, technical support and motivating colleagues/project team members, including those who report through others to bring the standards of the Finance and operations up to those expected by Christian Aid and the Donor. Will monitor performance review and development planning and activities within the function to ensure that best practice is being met. Continuously look for opportunities for self-development, gve and receive honest and open feedback in a timely manner.

Role related checks

Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification:

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements.
At least 10 years of experience in financial management for large complex activities, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.
Prior experience in operations, procurement and grant management policy and practice.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Prior experience managing USG activities preferably of similar scope with an excellent grasp of USAID Financial policies and requirements.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language
Project cycle management expertise Desirable
A master’s degree in Finance and Business Administration.
Understanding of partnership approach to international development
Network and alliance building Digital/IT competencies required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Intermediate Web content design & development Intermediate
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling Basic Social Media Intermediate
Data Visualization Advanced
How to apply :

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website www.christianaid.org and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Description

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 application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position:

Position:  Assistant Audit Officer   

Duty Station: Country Office (with frequent visits to the provinces)

 Major Responsibility 

• Liaising with the Audit Officer(s) in conducting audit assignments.
• Support the performance of audit procedures on relevant areas in accordance with the assignment objectives.
• Maintain close coordination with the relevant personnel for the information needed for internal audit purposes and carry out necessary discussion considering specific audit objectives.
• Assist the Audit Officer(s) in final meeting at the completion of field work and presenting audit evidence/information, where needed during the discussion.
• Support the drafting of audit reports for the observations highlighted along with the recommendations and get the same reviewed by an Audit Officer.

Required skills:

• Ability to perform audits individually or as a member of audit team.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in development organizations (NGOs), financial institutions or investment in audit or compliance.
• Ability to document audit finding and recommendations
• Equipped with Internal Audit Standards, principles and ethics as applicable to the organization.
• Computer literacy with accounting software

Employment type: Contractual

Educational Requirements:

• Higher Diploma, Minimum Bachelors’ degree an advantage.

Experience:

•          At least 3 years of relevant work experience.

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 recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

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

Application deadline: 20th May 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Save The Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Officer
2.) Finance Coordinator
3.) MEAL Manager
4.) Project Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Officer

 

Job Description

THE ROLE: Project Officers – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)

Save the Children is recruiting for Project Officers that will implement the “Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)” project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. This project is a three-year payment by results and outcome-based education project. The project seeks to improve learning outcomes for leaners in grades 1 to 6 for in the target schools

The Project Officers (PO) will serve as education officers, responsible for the effective and quality implementation of TPD activities for allocated schools; coaching of teachers in collaboration with the TSC. They will directly deliver the detailed implementation plan and ensure that high quality standards are met. They will establish relationships with communities, school staff and relevant district education personnel, allowing for capacity building, and ensuring sustainability for the future scaling of our interventions. They will mobilize teachers, identify training needs and work with parents and care-givers’ to strengthen their ability to support children’s learning. They will also work closely with the MEAL officers in the data collection process. Each officer will be responsible for 9 schools. These five positions will be filled with Sierra Leonean nationals.

The PO will be reporting directly to the Project Manager with dotted reporting Line to the respective Field Manager. She/he will play a key role at district level in ensuring that SCI is well represented and that SCI is always meeting key project deliverables in a timely manner. She/he will be based in either Kailahun or Pujehun district and will be required to operate from Kenema or BO.

With the dual programming approach that SCI has, in the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the PO will be expected to work outside the normal role profile in order to support the emergency response and will be expected to ably vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE  

• Minimum of Teaching Certificate or Diploma in Education, Development studies, or any related field from a recognized institution. A Bachelor Degree in Education would be preferable and will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least two years of experience working in the education sector. Those with Bachelor’s degree in Education with less experience will be considered
• Some knowledge of Child Protection in particular safe programming
• Demonstrable experience working in relatively similar position in an NGO setting.
• Significant experience of project management including some level of budget management.
• Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
• The ability to be flexible and make things work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong influencing skills, experience and passion in advocating for children.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SCI. In particular, a good understanding of the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

CLOSING DATE: 27th May, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications.
• For any query, please call on +232 76 760 214

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

CLICK ON LINK TO APPLY : APPLY

 

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2.) Finance Coordinator

 

Job Description

THE ROLE: Finance Coordinator – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Finance Coordinator to work on the “Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)” project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) Project is an anticipated 3 years funded project (202-2024) that seeks to improve learning outcomes (literacy and numeracy) and achievement of thresholds of minimum competencies in a representative sample of primary schools, aligned with the Government Ministry’s agenda.

The Finance Coordinator will support this project to ensure that all stakeholders in the project are fully aware of and compliant with all SCI and donor policies, procedures, protocols and generally accepted accounting principles. S/he will be the primary focal person to manage EOF finances. This includes supporting the team with technical skills from planning to closeout stages accompanied with appropriate documentations for audit trails. The post holder should furnish all key stakeholders with periodic financial reports as per the expected standards. S/he also works closely with the Project Director and Finance department to build the capacity of key stakeholders involved in the process. The Finance Coordinator will work under the line management of the EOF Project Director with technical support from the Finance team

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited University or an internationally equivalent accounting/finance qualification
• Applicant with higher Diplomas in Finance/Accounting with extensive experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years Finance related experience in a Corporate Institution or an NGO environment is recommended, of which 2 years at a lower management level within the finance department of a national or international organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
• Excellent experience of working with and coordinating consortium team members
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
• Written and verbal fluency in English
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

A full appreciation of the value of co-operation within a team environment

Additional job responsibilities

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

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility of extension

LOCATION: Freetown with frequent field visit

CLOSING DATE: 27^th May, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications.
• For any query, please call on +232 76 760 214

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

CLICK ON LINK TO APPLY : APPLY

 

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3.) MEAL Manager

 

Job Description

THE ROLE: MEAL Manager – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced MEAL Manager that will lead the “MEAL processes/procedures for the upcoming Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge programme, covering 65 schools in three districts. This role holder is required to take leadership in the development, roll out and implementation of SC’s standard MEAL packages at field level, corresponding tools and reporting requirements and build the culture of maximum utilization in Field base.

The MEAL Manager will ensure that the programme MEAL systems we have designed (MEAL Plan, IPTT, data collection tools and applications etc.) are fully functioning to collect, validate, analyse, present and use information about programme progress, quality of implementation and emerging results in school capacity and learning outcomes. The role will be responsible for collating this evidence and other feedback from MEAL officers, to enable improvements and adaptations to our interventions. Working closely with the PD, technical specialists, programme coordinator the MEAL manager will support   adjustments to our design and delivery approach where needed during implementation. They will also capture lessons learned to allow for strong learning and the scaling of successful elements. Special attention will be paid to the how our interventions are reaching and impacting girls. The MEAL Manager will manage the performance of Project MEAL Officers through capacity building trainings, coaching, and mentoring to ensure monitoring data is captured accurately and in accordance with the MEAL plan.

The MEAL Manager will oversee the implementation of accountability procedures including community feedback and response mechanisms for both development and humanitarian programs and lead compliance and assessment of quality benchmark.  S/he will support Awards, Finance, PDQ/TAs, Internal controls, Advocacy and Operations to review and implement a compliance strategy towards donor commitments, especially in project start-ups, implementation, documentation, progress reporting and phase-outs. S/he will assume day to day leadership for the MEAL tasks for quality evidence-based programming.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• A degree level in Social Science – Statistics, Economics or equivalent field experience.
• Recommended a minimum of six years management and/or MEAL experience in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than two of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning and participating in evaluations.
• Demonstrated quantitative data collection, collation and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially ability to work with MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point , data collection and analysis software etc.
• Ability to think and analyze issues and data critically
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability to assess capacity gap and provide relevant trainings.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Experience in writing clear assessments and reports
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high level of written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Proven capacity to train and coach staff.
• Strong knowledge in Rights based programming.
• Experience working in a hands-on implementation capacity.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children.

Desirable

• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• High cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in

difficult circumstances.

Additional job responsibilities

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

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year

Closing Date:  30^th May, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications.
• For any query, please call on +232 76 760 214

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

CLICK ON LINK TO APPLY : APPLY

 

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4.) Project Manager

 

Job Description

THE ROLE: Project Manager – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager that will lead the “Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)” project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. This project is a three-year payment by results and outcome-based education project. The project seeks to improve learning outcomes for leaners in grades 1 to 6 for in the target schools.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the programme activities in the three districts (Bo, Kailahun and Kenema). S/he will be based between Pujehun or Kailahun field offices as s/he will play a coordinating and coaching of the 7 project officers delivering project activities in schools. The Programme Director and the Education Technical Specialist will support the Project Manager to ensure that project officers have all guidance needed to deliver activities at district and school level to the required quality. The post-holder will be responsible for aligning project progress with workplans and budgets and contributing to reports on activities. This position will be key in coordinating with relevant stakeholders at district level including developing, and maintaining, relationships with local government and other NGOs working on the ground

The Project Manager will work under the purview of the Kailahun/Pujehun Field manager, and is expected to work closely with SLEIC MEAL Manager, Education Technical Specialist and all other Save the Children projects/ programmes and departments.  In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  

• Preferably an undergraduate degree in education.
• Those with higher diploma in education and relevant education trainings with over 5 years’ experience in education will be considered.

At least five years of relevant experience, with some of these preferably in an INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience in all aspects of programme/project cycle management, including design, planning, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience with financial management; and budget/grants management and monitoring.
• Substantial experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in managing and building staff teams. developing staff capacity.
• Proficiency in computer e.g.  MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.

• Experience in integrating gender, diversity, disability and related issues into programme activities.
• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in rural areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
  • Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years, with possibility of extension

Closing Date:  30^th May, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

      Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

      Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

      Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Job Description

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) Operations and Finance Associate is the primary financial officer for the MCOE, a new state-of-the-art maternity hospital being built by Partners in Health (PIH) in Sierra Leone. This role manages the overall budgeting, risk management and operational planning functions for the Maternal Center of Excellence. Additionally, the Associate will work with PIH to ensure that financial and operational functions and processes support the timely and effective implementation of the project, and proactively identifies and minimizes risks. This role will work with PIH-Sierra Leone’s Finance and Operations Directors, as well as the Director of the Maternal Center of Excellence, MCOE Program Specialist, and Sierra Leone Senior Management Team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Financial management, planning and analysis

• Working closely with the MCOE Program Specialist and key staff involved in the MCOE, lead the MCOE annual budget development process, including any mid-year budget modifications, or partner budget revisions.

• Gain understanding of and manage the MCOE budget tool.

• Ensure budget changes are incorporated into the overall MCOE budget model tool. • Closely work across PIH-Sierra Leone and with Boston-based Finance team on all financial reporting, analysis and planning related to the MCOE.

• Maintain and, where possible, improve systems for expenditure monitoring and tracking.

• Perform monthly financial analyses of MCOE expenditures versus actuals and organizes monthly meetings to share the results with the MCOE team.

• Quarterly analyses of MCOE procurements, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analyzing trends, highlighting issues, identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound project management. • Establish and nurture effective working relationships with the National Revenue Authority (NRA).

• Apply, manage, track and record the MCOE Goods Services Tax (GST) reimbursements via the NRA.

• Troubleshoot financial aspects of project implementation.

• Communicate with PIH site staff on grant requirement, budget availability, budget changes and other relevant financial matters.

• Ensure that required reports are submitted on time and in compliance with any donor standards

• Provide any ad hoc reports and analyses requested by PIH leadership or external partners.

• Work closely with any internal and external auditors

• Supervise implementation of budget lines in accordance with rules and regulations and in coordination with Director of Operations.

• Develop a fluent understanding of operations components of the budget and make day-to-day spending decisions within decided upon guidelines.

• Assist with budget planning activities and ensure that any needed modifications are appropriately incorporated Operational Planning and implementation

• Working closely with the MCOE Program Specialist, work with key staff involved in the MCOE project to set monthly priorities and determine key tasks, keeping an overall timeline of activities, proactively identifying what needs to be done to avoid unnecessary delays.

• Establish and nurture effective working relationships with the Tax and Revenue departments at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and relevant MCOE budget holders at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS).

• In collaboration with the MOHS and MOF, apply, manage, track and record the MCOE Duty Exemptions applied to all MCOE imports arriving in Sierra Leone.

• Support the procurement team to achieve timely clearance of imports – including supporting any relevant paperwork and assisting with necessary payments.

• Assist departmental and program Managers/Directors in day-to-day coordination and management of MCOE operational activities. • Monitor, control and manage MCOE budgeting, planning, operations to meet staff expectations and organizational goals.

• Takes accountability for operations processes including quality assurance, control, and compliance.

• Work closely with country leadership to develop, communicate, and implement necessary operational policies

• Communicate regularly with operations managers and supply chain managers to cross-share information and troubleshoot.

• Collaborate across the team to create and present timelines charts for key initiatives to facilitate planning and decision making

• Maintain accurate operations materials and documents for reference purposes

• Support the MCOE Program Specialist Coordinate project launches, organization meetings, and seminars.

• Identify problems in financial or operational process related to the MCOE and resolve them in quickly and timely manner.

• Work with infrastructure director to understand operational needs of the MCOE and ensures that they are executed effectively and efficiently. Human Resources

• Work with HR in systems reviews, policies, and procedures related to the Maternal Center of Excellence

• Monitor MCOE staff compliance to the organization standards and procedures and report to the MCOE Director to ensure constant level of high compliance.

• Work with team members to build capacity through regular professional development and mentoring. Risk management

• Identify key financial, operational, HR and delivery risks for the MCOE and proactively propose, solicit and track mitigating measures and their implementation

• Support Executive Director, Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer on special projects as required for the successful implementation of the MCOE.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s-level degree in public administration, business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, Master’s preferred.

• Multiple years strong experience in financial management of large-scale projects, preferably capital projects.

• Solid experience working with Government Counterparts across ministries.

• Knowledge of supply chain principles and practices in low resource settings.

• Advanced Excel skills, Word, Power Point and Outlook.

• Ability to adapt to work remotely when needed.

• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries under shifting and demanding timelines.

• Proven ability to manage people and projects.

• Proactive, clear, and compassionate communicator.

• Adaptability to work in a rapidly changing environment and flexibility with schedules.

• Ability to work unsupervised, set and meet deadlines independently.

• Strategic thinking.

• Comfortable with inheriting already established processes and tools, while also assessing areas for improvement, and proactively developing new processes and tools to minimize risk and improve staff collaboration

• Ability and willingness to spend extended periods of time working at the Kono office as needed.

• Passion for social justice and PIH’s values.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from 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 these recruitment procedures.

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Job Description

Helen Keller International

Job Announcement

Senior Finance Officer

Job Type: Full time

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date: 1^st June 2022

End Date: 30^th June 2023; Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to: Finance Director (FD)

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: J

Introduction:

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty and is devoted to scaling up evidence-based, cost-effective solutions to improve care practices and ensure that basic health interventions reach vulnerable people, with a focus on women, youth, and children.

Helen Keller Intl has been operating in Sierra Leone for nearly 20 years in support of the Food, Nutrition and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) components of the National Health Development Plan of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, as well as food security component of the ministry of Agriculture.

Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer’s overall responsibility is to support the finance functions for HKI Sierra Leone Country Office. The Senior Finance Officer’s responsibilities include internal control, accounting data base management, reconciliation and verification of payment, management, budget and treasury and cash management functions.

Key Responsibilities

Cash/Bank Management

• Support processing of bank and cash transactions
• Review payment vouchers to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation
• Coordinate timely preparation of payments, bank reconciliations, accounting closure and maintenance of accounting books

Internal control

• Ensure that all processes and deadlines are in compliance with HKI and donor requirements
• Support processing of bank and cash transactions
• Monitor and keep current knowledge of Government of Sierra Leone regulations that affect operations including taxes and other statutory requirements and escalate as needed
• Participate in preparation of project internal, external and donor audits
• Assist in preparation of budget and financial statement
• Contribute to formulation/revision of internal financial guidelines, SoPs, procedures, etc.

Grant management & reporting

• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly Budget Vs Actuals (BvA) reports for the grants assigned to the position
• Prepare and regularly update spending plans for the assigned grants in collaboration with the program lead
• Participate in and contribute to grant opening and closing meetings
• Lead preparation of financial reports for grants for review by Finance Director
• Review procurement related documents to ensure compliance with policies, SoPs and procedures
• Support management and tracking of sub-grants
• Monitor and support all/any budget excesses

Payment processing & payroll

• Ensure timely processing of payment to vendors, suppliers and beneficiaries
• Review and ensure timely processing of staff payroll
• Represent finance team in procurement meetings, as needed
• Review and update program financial records and track payments

Document Management

• Ensure proper record of documentation including support forms, etc.
• Control access to financial records to authorized staff

Qualification and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, commerce or finance
• At least 4 years’ experience at a senior level of finance department of an international organization of comparable size
• Extensive experience and ease of working with different computerized accounting systems, database programs, excel sheet, etc.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal support
• Must be able and willing to work in a diverse office in terms of language, culture, etc.
• Good written and verbal English language skills

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, Application letter stating clearly on the subject line of your email “Application for Senior Finance Officer”, names and contacts of three references, a daytime telephone/mobile contact to HR/Administration Manager, 22 New Signal Hill Road, Congo Cross, Freetown or email to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.org by the close of business on 3^rd  June 2022.

Helen Keller International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity.

Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of HKI’s vision, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, especially women, to apply.

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Job Description

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. In Sierra Leone Concern Worldwide programmes focus on health, education and livelihood improvements in the framework of addressing challenges in relation to lack of (or low return on) assets, inequality and risk and vulnerability. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. Programme implementation is based in three areas, namely Tonkolili District, Port Loko district and urban and peri-urban areas in Freetown and the surrounding Western Area.

On  this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned replacement position:

Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports To: Country Financial Controller
Contract Details: As soon as Possible DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Year Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable) LOCATION: Freetown,
Concern Worldwide Objectives  Concern Worldwide mission is to improve the living standard of people who cannot meet their basic needs by strengthening their capacity to meet those needs and responding to emergency situations. Every Concern staff member has an important role to play in ensuring that this mission is achieved and every employee should be clear about how his or her own contribution can help the wider organisation achieve its objective.
Job Summary You will assist the Country Financial Controller (CFC) in the day-to-day operation of the finance function, month end closure, donor management, financial reporting, development of budgets and controls. You will ensure that all relevant donor compliance and Concern Policy requirements are adhered to and data integrity is maintained, while reviewing and dispatching financial data to various stakeholders. This includes also, the analysis of financial data and giving recommendations to the Country Financial Controller as necessary. The position will in part deputies for the Country Financial Controller in case of the later’s absence and will work closely with the whole finance team.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE OBJECTIVE

Concern Worldwide mission is to improve the living standard of people who cannot meet their basic needs by strengthening their capacity to meet those needs and responding to emergency situations. Every Concern staff member has an important role to play in ensuring that this mission is achieved and employees should be clear about how their own contribution can help the wider organization achieve its objective.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Note:  Currently looking at options to restructure the Finance Department so the JD maybe subject to changes

Financial Control

• Assist the CFC in ensuring that specific in-country procedures are developed, approved, documented and rolled out effectively
• Ensure that country financial management systems & records are adequate in order to identify and protect the assets & interests of the organization
• Make regular visits to all Concern’s projects to ensure that adequate monitoring systems are in place to minimize the risk of loss or misuse of assets
• Ensure that statutory regulations regarding deductions and taxation of staff and suppliers are complied with and payment made to relevant authorities on time, before 14^th of the following month

Donor Management (Budgeting, Reporting, Filing)

• • Prepare donor financial reports and ensure the reports are shared with relevant persons in HQ, DO, RA, PDs, CD & CFC
  • Ensure that necessary donor reporting deadlines are met and CFC is kept informed of any concerns over meeting due dates.
  • Ensure that donor reports tie back to the general ledger from GP and donor original budgets
  • Assist the programme staff in formulating all budget proposals
  • Map staffing to donor funding to ensure that gaps are identified and included in future donor proposals, decisions made on eliminating positions if there isn’t sufficient funding for the role
  • Work with Programme Managers on the coding of new grants and ensure circulation to all relevant staff and accounts are created in GP, in conjunction with the Management Accountant
  • Follow up and support on mapping of donor budgets against Concern Chart of Account
  • Develop and maintain the Donor Management Accounts
  • Ensure all relevant donor guidelines, policies, proposals, periodic reports and other communications are readily available, categorized by grant, and documented in soft and hard copy filing

• Prepare interim & final donor financial reports and submit to CFC & programme managers/ coordinators
• Undertake periodic joint review of donor reports with budget holders based on agreed upon arrangements
• Preparation of donor budgets, liaising with programme managers to determine appropriate costs for inclusion
• Maintain a hard copy filing system for each donor, as per the ‘Donor File Contents Checklist’ and ensure it is kept up-to-date with signed final versions.
• Ensure all Finance related Donor Budgets, Contracts & Reports are uploaded onto Concerns Grant Management System (GMS)
• Ensure familiarity with various donor compliance rules and report layouts & timelines – in particular the main donors like- FCDO, Irish Aid, ECHO, EU, USAID & update the relevant staffs

Partner capacity building (including Consortia partners)

• Undertake assessment of new & potential partners, using Concern’s CILPAT tool, on a timely and comprehensive basis.  Summarize findings, ensure assessment is signed off by all relevant staff and maintain documentation on each partner file
• For each partner, prepare a partner monitoring schedule, based on frequency as identified during the SILPAT assessment and visit accordingly
• Review financial reports, cashbooks and supporting documents provided by the partner to above timeline, bringing any ineligible costs and budget variations to the attention of the Project Manager and the CFC
• After each field visit prepare and disseminate a Partner Visit Report, clearly identifying action points, responsibility and timelines
• Assist the partner, in conjunction with the project manager, on budget preparation.
• Ensure the partner is able to submit regular and accurate financial reports using the template provided by Concern.
• Review partner financial reporting template ensuring correct budgets are used and the correct formulas are in place.
• Review partner report and prepare partner expenditure journals and carry out a funds reconciliation with the balance sheet
• Deliver training to the partner as per the requirements of the partner finance action plan, and on an ad hoc basis where necessary.

Month end account closure 

• Review, check in detail and correct Cash & Bank books in a manner, ready to be imported in to the MGP system.
• Prepare FPL detail Journal and ensure approved supporting documents are attached and reviewed & signed by CFC before uploading to MGP.
• Ensure all timesheets for International Staff submitted before 5^th of the following month and check the correctness of %age allocation as per BR’s & advised by CFC
• Follow up and support as necessary, on the month end process including the support cost allocation.

Financial Reporting, Budget and Audit

• Assist the CFC during preparation of budget revisions (BRs)
• Review Donor management accounts on regular basis and advise the CFC and budget holders on areas, which require special attention.
• Participate in the annual country level external audit and as well as donor fund projects audit process (includes Prepare ledger and transaction list for auditors)
• Assist the CFC to handle queries related to internal and external audits and provide/facilitate feedback (responses) to issues and recommendations raised during/post audits
• Undertake a quick review of audit test (e.g. Matching donor reports to TL) before commencement of audit
• Work closely with CFC in follow up, and  implementation of recommendations by Auditors and Regional Accountant (RA)
• Participate in the production of financial statements (accounts) for external auditor and for any ad-hoc year end reports for Dublin.
• Prepare / update the Chart of Accounts(COA) and distribute on time to the relevant Budget Holders including Managers, Coordinators, Senior management and relevant departments at every budget Revisions

Staff Management and Capacity Building

• Directly line manage and supervise Finance staff as directed by CFC
• Coach and mentor national finance team who have potential to rise to more senior level positions in the organisation.
• In consultation with the CFC, provide on the job training to subordinates on regular basis including during field visits
• Deliver training on finances issues to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations
• Deliver training on fraud & corruption to non-finance staff where a need is identified in all field office and remote locations

 Other tasks

• Coordinate & consolidate monthly cash forecast & submit to CFC before/ by 23^rd each month
• Providing, as requested, cover to key finance functions during staff shortage.
• Assist with and facilitate internal, donor and external audit process.
• Prepare quarterly FX rate, In country Income & accepted recharge for Dublin & submit to CFC in a quarterly bases on the 1^st three days of the following month of each quarter
• Represent the CFC at consortium level finance meetings and take the lead on any discussions and action points
• Work closely with the CFC on yearend closing activities.
• Assume the CFC functions in his/her absence
• Complete any others tasks as requested by CFC

ACCOUNTABILITY

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Education 

University degree related to accounting

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA accountant (will consider part-qualified with strong experience)

2. Job related Experience and Knowledge

• 5-8 years’ experience in finance
• 3-5 years’ managerial level experience in an NGO/INGO
• Experience of donor reporting would be highly desirable
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel as well accounting packages & other database competencies
• Experience in developing finance, programme & support staff on the technical aspects of finance
• Financial management capacities
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

3. Time required in Job to reach effective performance

Probation period – 4 months

Time to reach full effectiveness – 4 months

Essential Character: Honesty and impartiality Hardworking & results-focused Cooperative communication style Essential Skills: Financial training & experience People management Time management & prioritisation skills Report writing Decision Making Preferred competencies: Analytical Thinking Flexibility

HIV & AIDS 

Concern Sierra Leone is committed to respond to HIV & AIDS and to a supportive working environment for those infected or affected.  Each staff member is required to contribute to achieving this commitment by: 

• Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues
• Protecting him/herself and colleagues
• Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination

P4 & CODE OF CONDUCT

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them.  In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide is expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment.   By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Any breach of this Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme Participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal.

GENDER

Concern Worldwide in Sierra Leone recognizes that the establishment of equality of opportunity between men and women is fundamental to both the achievement of fairness and to poverty elimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes

SAFEGUARDING AT CONCERN – CODE OF CONDUCT AND ITS ASSOCIATED POLICIES

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply with:

• An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria.
• Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.  Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
• A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
• Police Clearance  will be required from the successful candidate

Applications should be either sent through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.

You can send through email to info.sl@concern.net OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown

The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.

25 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA sub Station, port Loko.

Please mark your application as per the references stated in each position above

(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is on the 10^th May, 2022

This recruitment process is subject to donor approval and funding.

Therefore Concern reserves the right to cancel the process based on this reason.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications screening will be going as and when received

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: abubakarrsilliah1@gmail.com

*PLEASE NOTE: “WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

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Doctors with Africa CUAMM is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nutrition Officer
2.) Field Officer
3.) Community Mobilizer
4.) Accountant

 

Doctors with Africa CUAMM operates in Sierra Leone since 2012, when it started its activities in Pujehun District. Its mission is to enhance access to quality primary and secondary health care with a specific attention to maternal and child health care by using the network of CHWs as well, nutrition, communicable and non-communicable diseases’ prevention, diagnostic and treatment services.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Nutrition Officer

 

Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health

Contract duration: 12 months

Title of post: Nutrition Officer	Status TechnicianLevel	Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Manager
Assignment: Collaborate and train DHMT staff in specific nutrition care and medical follow-up of the patients in the centre: OTP and/or IPF	Means:General means: Access to a computer, car, Specific stationary, specific protocols
Objective 1: Develop the capacity of the health staff to manage IMAM activities in OTP & IPFParticipate to the identification of the health centre that will participate to the projectPlan an initial training for the health staff in charge of the IMAM activities in OTP &IPFOrganise the training on IMAM with the rest of the team and your managerOrganise a schedule with the team to visit and support the health staffFollow and implement the IMAM protocols in OTPs and IPFOrganise on the job training the supervision of health staff regarding IMAM activitiesUse adequate nutrition tools for the program implementation Promote strong linkages between the nutrition program and other existing health programs Use adequate IEC material (respect national standards, local language, etc.) and use it properly Follow the effective management of beneficiaries during the visit Participate and follow the consumption and request report of OTP and IPF commodities Objective 2: Support DHMT on IMAM management Define with the team, the health training program and improve it;Train the team in the rules of hygiene, prescriptions and medical supervision;Train the team in IMAM nutrition protocol according to identified weaknesses with medical team.Plan and report on training sessions: on job trainings, refresher trainings.In collaboration with the PM Organise monthly meetings with the DN and other health partners in the district  In case of malfunctioning, identify the problems and find solutions or refer to your manager;Supervise the monthly statistics reports and ensure that monthly reports are sent to DHMT;Organise joint monitoring visit of the IMAM activities with DHMTLiaise with the DN, PM, and community mobilizers to organize cooking demonstration activities Objective 3: Reporting activitiesGive at least monthly reports regarding the activities, problems and solutions find.Participate to APR monthly reports (narrative and quantitative) Conduct activities as requested by the Program Manager	All activities should be based on the IMAM nutrition protocol and IYCF policy The goal of the program is to build the capacity of health staff to manage the IMAM activities on their own. Nutrition officer will identify the weaknesses in the implementation of the protocol and organize with PM on IMAM  training sessions in order to build the capacities of DHMT staff.

Position Requirements: 

• BSC Nutrition /BSc Public health;
• Clinical background, IMAM Certified trainer, Previous work in OTP & IPF are additional assets to the post holder;
• Experience in nutrition and health project;
• Skilled Trainer to MoHS health staff, Willingness to work in Pujehun District of Sierra Leone;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO.

Safeguarding 

• Maintain 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 adult we meet;
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to  sierraleonehr@cuamm.org   not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR NUTRITION OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.

 

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2.) Field Officer

 

Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health

Contract duration: 12 months

Title of post: Field Officer	Status TechnicianLevel	Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Manager
Assignment: Implementation of the integration of nutrition within the Food Security and Livelihoods sector.	Means:General means: Access to a computer, car, Specific stationary, specific protocols
Programme Management: Support the Program Manager in planning, management and implementation of the activities;  Co-lead with the District Health Management Team, in the targeted chiefdoms, on developing project activities in accordance to the District Health Plan and all the MoHS, MAF policies and documentation, while ensuring the effective use of resources; Provide ongoing technical advice and mentorship on implementation of the project activities; Provide support and mentorship to DHMT and DFN, and all stakeholders involved on how to interpret and interrogate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making;Support and mentor district authorities and district hospital staff to ensure key human resource tools are available – job descriptions for key posts, organograms, key performance indicators, etc. Support the District in the coordination of all Nutrition, Livelihood partners; Support the District to organise monthly multisectorial meetings and use it as a forum for discussion and analysis of health data from targeted facilities and communities;Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance; Participate to any other nutrition activities that could be identified based on the beneficiaries’ needs or linked to the nutritional situation /And Food Security and LivelihoodsSupporting the coordination or organization working on improving nutritional health status; Responsible for the writing of detail and accurate district programme reports in collaboration with the Program Manager. Staff Management: Supervise the staff in Pujehun district in accordance with CUAMM HR policies and local law. Budget Oversight: With technical oversight from the Accountant and Country Administrator, overall budget holder for the project, manage district budget and provide operational support in the respective district; Budget holder for identified district budget lines. Provide oversight and guidance to the team to support planning and management of the operational support.

Position Requirements:  

• BSC Nutrition /BSc Public health;
• Clinical background, IMAM Certified trainer, Previous work in OTP & IPF are additional assets to the post holder;
• Experience in nutrition and health project and in planning and management of programmes and at least 5 to 7 years of relevant field experience with managing staff;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead a team;
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO.

Safeguarding 

• Maintain 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 adult we meet;
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to  sierraleonehr@cuamm.org   not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR FIELD OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.

 

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3.) Community Mobilizer

 

Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health

Contract duration: 12 months

Title of post: COMMUNITY MOBILIZER (Nutrition)2 posts	Status: Technician	Managerial Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Assistant
Assignment: Manage the community mobilization activities (awareness, screening, and referral) within the MoHS and Community Health Worker framework The Community Mobilization Officer is required to implement and conduct mobilization activities within the assigned targeted communities areas.	Means:General means: Access to a computer, specific protocols
Objective 1: Plan activities for implementation and achievement of community mobilisation program goals Participate on the Community Mobilisation strategy with the project assistant Conduct nutrition situation analysis, capacity assessment of Ministry of health workers on promotion of essential nutrition actions.Coordinate the activities with other partners already working into the communityIdentify the area near the PHU supported to launch the community activitiesDevelop the tools in collaboration with MOHS for the screening and referral of children, pregnant and lactating womenIdentify the needs regarding awareness and sensitizationMobilize SBCC team and conduct focus group discussions to identify community perceptions about malnutrition, child illnesses, IYCF & health seeking behaviour across different age and gender groups.Participate in designing/testing/disseminating IEC Tools adapted to the local context with the program management;Check the advancement of activities and the impact of the sensitizing sessions;Follow the donation of IEC materials and tools provided by CUAMMReport on its activities and propose possible improvements; make a list of priorities in terms of information and awareness. Objective 2: Train and mobilize the members of beneficiary communities, community health workers:Participate in elaborating training modules and suitable teaching materials with the programme management;Organize training sessions for community agents and/or targeted populations according to the needs;Mobilize the communities by applying the methodology defined for the sensitising sessions such as FGD, screening activities in collaboration with community stake holders and Radio discussionWork out a schedule for the sensitising activities, screening and referral activities; Objective 3: Represent the organisation with the partners:Present the project to the various local partners, traditional and religious leaders and healers;Liaise with the authorities, committees, PHU’s nurses and other beneficiaries; Objective 4: Reporting and other tasksPresent a weekly report on activities (number of awareness sensitisation, number of beneficiaries, and number of beneficiaries screened and referred…);Compile with the rest of the team the monthly data, give problem and solution found and recommendation to improve the quality of the project.Participate with M&E team in conducting Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP), Baseline/End-line surveys data collection.	Particular means: In collaboration with and validation of the Head of Project and the Program Manager Collaboration with all nutrition team and PHU

Position Requirements: 

• BSc Public Health, BSc. Social Work, BSc. Community Development;
• Experience in nutrition and health project and 2 years’ experience in Care Group Model, IMAM, advocacy/community mobilization strategy particularly in development context;
• Good knowledge of the intervention area and the local culture;
• Good understanding of strategies for achieving IYCF programming through participatory processes, and the links with gender, diversity and other aspects of identity;
• Good relations and ability to communicate with others;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community members and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO;
• Knowledge of the languages spoken in the region.
• Capacity to drive motorbike (driving license)

Safeguarding 

• Maintain 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 adult we meet;
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to  sierraleonehr@cuamm.org   not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY MOBILIZER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.

 

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4.) Accountant

 

Work Base: Pujehun Department: Administration

Contract duration: 12 months

Title of post: ACCOUNTANT	Status: Technician Level	Managerial Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Administrator
Assignment: The Accountant will be responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of an organization. Their duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analysing a company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures	Means:General means: Access to a computer, specific protocols
Scope of work, duties and assignments : Responsible for keeping all office and projects documentation in order and easily accessible;Assist the Project Administrator in compiling reports for timely submission to Donors and the Headquarters in Italy, including checking documents, making photocopies, compiling files, etc.Assist in keeping the payroll file up-to-date, prepare employees salary slips every month, prepare and pay taxes (NASSIT, PAYE, WHT);Responsible of ensuring that expatriate staff have their documents valid on time (VISA, Residential / work Permit, Registration to M&DC of SL, etc.);Deal with the bank for payments, collecting cash, opening/closing accounts, doing weekly cash reconciliation and monthly bank reconciliations, etc.Follow up on law and regulation changes in the country with regards to Labour, Immigration Law, Taxation, etc. liaising with relevant Authorities Assist Logistic Department throughout the procurement process required, requesting quotations, preparing procurement request, purchase order, making payments, drafting contracts, reconciling fuel, keeping log-books and inventories in order;Assist Logistic Department securing logistic movements from and to the office station;  Book-keeping using CUAMM software of accounting (Lotus);Any other task that the Project Administrator or Program Manager deem relevant for the position.The collaborator is required to have an attitude of elasticity and flexibility for tasks changes or integration that might emerge due to local needs and the effort of inserting his/her actions in the wider context of CUAMM presence in Sierra Leone, in order to foster coherence and continuity among current and future projects.	Particular means:

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Krio.

Safeguarding 

• Maintain 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 adult we meet;
• Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to  sierraleonehr@cuamm.org   not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR ACCOUNTANT and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.

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.