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Job Vacancy @ Plan International – Country Senior Accountant (Sierra Leone)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit top-notch professional to fulfil the position Country Senior Accountant (Country Office-Freetown) to deliver the tasks outlined below:

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

This position is to ensure that all Country financial operations are conducted in line with the Plan International Operations Manual (OM) and other approved policies and procedures at the IH, RO and CO levels.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Helps CFM to control Country Annual Budget
Accounts Officer reports directly to the role
Area of Responsibility – Country program
Provide support for and implement operational plans to agreed standards
Assist with the development of solutions to diverse and complex problems and develop solutions to more routine problems.
Apply information received in a variety of formats primarily from internal sources
Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within the operational context
Impact of this role is significant within the department and the wider country office
Influence functional/ operational or specialist planning

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Prepare Financial and other Reports to aid the preparation of the overall country’s financial report for dissemination and decision making:

Assist the Country Finance Manager (CFM) in preparing Financial Reports
Assist the CFM in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial schedules.
Prepare and provide comments on the Country financial reports i.e. Monthly GL Account balances, CMP Advance Register Analysis, Budget vs. Actual reports etc.
Prepare and update Country sub ledgers for all balance sheet accounts ensuring they tally with the account balances.
Drive the implementation of the cashless policy of Plan International Sierra Leone
Prepare the quarterly severance and holiday pay provision on a quarterly basis and at year end.Support Budget preparation and Budgetary Control for the effective implementation of financial plans:

Participate in the preparation of the Country’s annual budget.
Assist in the monitoring of Country, Programme Implementation and Impact Area (PIIA) Offices and Project budgets.
In charge of the Finance department budget preparation, modification and monitoring.
Consolidate monthly Budget, Expenses and Project commitment report.Coordinate Treasury Management and Cash Forecasting for the country to ensure the availability of funds for country operations:

Ensure Prompt transfer of funds to Project dedicated bank accounts.
Monitor Country Treasure and ensure that there is always funds for Country Operations.
Prepare monthly TBB reports and ensure that there are no excess cash in bank accounts
Monitor project cash flow and advise the grant team on reimbursement requirement of donors

Manage the operation in SAP to meet Plan’s spending and financial reporting requirements:

Ensure that payments are only made on approved budgets and active Projects.
Accuracy checks are undertaken to ensure that all transactions entered into the Financial System are correct.
Review packed documents from PIIA Accountants and ensure they are correct before posting them.
Review and manage Intercompany Recharges within country and outside countries.
Country GL balances especially balance sheet accounts are accurate before closing the period for month end
Ensure the SAP monthly reports are printed and attached to Sub Ledger Accounts for sign off.
Analyse Country GL Account balance especially expense accounts before period closure and recommend the necessary corrections to CFM.
Ensure that a digital filling is maintained a good filing for all Country Financial document.

Implement Internal Financial Controls & Payment processes for the attainment of value for money at all times:

Proactively undertake reconciliations, controls and investigations in order to confirm the integrity, accuracy and validity of financial information.
Facilitate the weekly payment list based on the Cash forecast requirement approved by the Regional Office.
Ensure all payments are made as per approved policies and procedures.
Review all the vouchers and cheques issued before signed off by Plan Managers.
Cheques should not be issued if it does not form part of the weekly payment list, exceptions should be approved by CFM.
Supporting the CFM in during audits,
Monitor and submit quarterly report on CO financial risk.
Country accounting is processed and prepared based on the accrual accounting principle.

Control the administration of staff payroll for the accurate and timely payment of staff salaries:

Ensure National staff’s payroll correctly prepared and promptly entered in SAP
Preparation of LSW for all International staff.
Prepare the monthly salary reconciliation report.
Maintain a good filing for payroll report in a restricted area.

Supervisory duties:

Supervision of Accounts Officers.
Provide training and share good experience/practice among the team to strengthen team capacity.
Keep CFM informed of any initiative or difficulties relating to the job’s responsibilities.
Fulfil Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the achievement of organizational goals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

High level contact with the banks to ensure effective treasury
Medium contact with Plan partner organizations to ensure Plan receives value for money and the financial requirements are adhered to.
Work closely with HR department
Work closely with Grants Department
Has high contact with all country office and program Admin staff to support smooth compliance of the finance and accounting functions
Maintains medium contact with other staff from the program unit and country offices to offer support for compliance with finance and accounting procedures

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualification and Experience:
Essential

University Degree in Accounting/Finance plus ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part qualification
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Knowledge is SAP is an advantage
Fair knowledge of project management
Excellent Microsoft excel skills
Attention to details
Good management skills
Problem solving skills
Good team player
Good negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills
Ability to be multi-tasked
Ability to facilitate participative processes.
Independence, objectivity and integrity.
Organized, methodical and meticulousDesirable

Develops, motivates and coaches direct reports.
Promotes innovation and learning.
Gains, develop and retain credibility about his/her Performance
Flair with numbers
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Working in a team where there is a diverse cultural environment.
Ability and willingness to undertake additional assignment not outlined here.
NGO sector or Project Management experience

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework

Plan International’s Values

https://plan-international.org/ about-us/careers-plan-international /our-values-work

To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply” Your application should include:

A cover letter
A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisorOnly short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Location: Country Office / Freetown

Type of Role: Country Senior Accountant

Reports to: Country Finance Manager

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 5th April, 2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we 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.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

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Job Vacancy @ Restless Development – Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Job Description

ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

Restless Development is a global agency for youth-led development, supporting young people to demand and deliver a just and sustainable world for all. Through ten global Hubs, our work is delivered by young people, for young people, giving them the skills and resources to deal with the issues facing their communities and countries. Tackling unemployment and sexual rights, supporting young people to have a voice, and enabling youth leadership at the heart of development, Restless Development programmes are genuinely life-changing. Through our policy work targeting decision makers globally, we are ensuring that young people’s voices are being heard not only in their local communities but right the way up to world leaders.

Restless Development has operated in Sierra Leone at the invitation of the government since 2005, working with and for young people to help the country rebuild from civil war. When Ebola broke out in 2014, it was Restless Development that worked with the next generation of young people – including 3,000 social mobilisers – to reach and build trust with communities across half the country, playing a critical role as the country put an end to the disease. Now, after 2018 elections committed the country to a new national trajectory, Restless Development is working with hundreds of young leaders across the country to unlock the power and agency within communities, strengthen the provision of key services, and build a new future for Sierra Leone.

For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job title
Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Location
Freetown, Sierra Leone

Salary
SLL 192,345,624 gross per annum, plus significant allowances and benefits (see below)

Preferred start date
15 May 2022

Length of contract
1 year, with a high likelihood of extension.

Reports to
Hub Director

Line Manages
Directly line manages 1 Finance & Administration Coordinator, 1 Finance Officer, a Logistics and Procurement Officer

Expected travel
Expected travel to Makeni regional offices and possibly other operational districts. Time off lieu will be given for any travel required over weekends. International travel may be required to any country within the Global agency

This Senior Finance & Administration Manager role will oversee and lead the strengthening of all aspects of Restless Development Sierra Leone’s finance and operations, ensuring that the hub has world class systems, procedures, controls and people in place. The Senior FAM will also play a key leadership role in ensuring that Restless Development Sierra Leone is working to an ambitious, focused, business model.

The SFAM will also work directly with the Hub Director and other SLT Members.

This is an exciting but particularly demanding role. Our candidate will have significant skills and experience, but might not necessarily be an established SFAM. You are likely to be a natural leader, and you will enjoy strengthening systems and processes and building teams of people around you. You might be looking to take on additional responsibility, or to develop experience in leading finance and operations in a challenging setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Management

Overseeing the Finance team to ensure that full finance functions, in line with Sierra Leone and UK finance regulations and Restless Development standards, are in place, including for example high quality monthly management accounts, budgeting and reforecasting, donor financial reporting and compliance, cash flow forecasting, funding statements, balance sheets, and year-end accounting and auditing.
Developing and building the long-term capacity and skills of the Finance team and budget holders, by upholding a culture of excellence and Restless Development’s Values.
Responsible within the Leadership Team for Restless Development Sierra Leone’s business strategy, including providing analysis and advice to the Head of Hub and Hub Director on strategic business decisions.
Oversee the annual budgeting process
Ensure processes are in place to report accurate financial information to International
Identify key areas of risk to the Hub and communicate these to the Hub Leadership Team and International as appropriate. Manage and address risks as required by the Leadership Team through regular review of the risk register.
Produce monthly management account packs with programme managers, reviewing central and programme expenditure and identifying and documenting variances against budget, and present the accounts to the Leadership Team
Oversee the preparation of financial statements.
Be key point of contact for internal and external audit and ensure that internal and external audit recommendations are implemented
Provide technical support to staff and work with managers to strengthen financial management within other units and at regional and district office level
Work with other teams to ensure that donor budgets are appropriately reviewed and that agency contribution is factored into all project proposals and grants

2. Financial Control and Donor Compliance

Ensure all financial reports and donor reports are set up in Financial Force to ease reporting; training staff where necessary in order for them to be able to generate reports and use them effectively.
Be the primary source of expertise for Restless Development staff in on financial best practice, control and compliance issues.
Undertake audits and spot checks of field offices as appropriate
Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and others, and ensure that accurate and timely information about our cash and income position with respect to donors is provided to the SLT and other individuals as delegated by them. Ensure effective use of personnel and resources within the Finance team and take ownership for the structure of the team and team development.
Strengthening Restless Development Sierra Leone’s nationalized financial policy and procedures, including identifying the innovative solutions for particular challenges related to the Sierra Leone context that will strengthen the Hub’s financial controls across its three offices in Freetown, Bo, and Makeni.
Oversee adherence to Restless Development’s financial policies and procedures making recommendations to the SLT where gaps are identified and lead on actions to strengthen internal and external financial risk management

3. Team management and Development

Provide effective, values-based leadership of the Finance & Administration team, designing and monitoring the unit’s annual operational plans and objectives
Provide effective line and performance management to your team in accordance with Restless Development policies ensuring they achieve the unit’s objectives
Assess and develop and build the capacity of the finance and admin team through training and coaching and develop trainings and tools for non-finance staff to strengthen compliance with policies and procedures and to improve budget and financial management across the organization
Develop mechanisms to ensure regular communication and planning of priorities takes place across your remotely based team
Uphold Restless Development codes of conduct and staff policies at all times personally and within your team
Hold regular workshops and meetings with staff to ensure that they are updated with financial issues necessary for non-financial staff

4. Operations

Oversee the procurement function to ensure that procurement processes are followed and streamlined and that the Hub secures value for money.
Oversee the logistics function to ensure that the logistics teams across Sierra Leone are able to meet the needs of Programmes teams, operate in the most efficient way, and provide effective oversight of all Restless Development assets.
Oversee the office management functions and ensure that office spaces in Freetown and Makeni are fit for purpose, safe, and represent Restless Development well.
Ensure that all aspects of Restless Development’s operations are constantly reviewed for effectiveness, efficiency and economy, offer value for money, and are scalable in line with increases or decreases in project funding.

5. Leadership

As a key member of the Hub’s Leadership Team, the Senior FAM will be expected to provide leadership to the entire Hub and all Restless Development Sierra Leone staff, including from time to time in programmes, research, monitoring and evaluation, people and performance, partnerships and communications.
Represent Restless Development Sierra Leone externally to communities, young people, partners, donors and colleagues within the wider Restless Development global agency. ∙

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Values HEART We are who we serve. We are brave.
Behaviours
What we expect of the Senior FAM

Values-led
Upholds a values-led culture across the Finance & Administration team, inspiring a Restless passion and professionalism amongst all others. Considers the Restless Values when making decisions and taking measured risks at a strategic level.

Innovation
Creates an enabling environment for innovation across the Finance & Administration team. Takes measured risks and solves complex issues with creativity and innovation. Maintains a focus on aligning the organizational vision for long-term growth in a changing world.

HEAD We are 100% professional. We prove that young people can
Delivers Quality
Drives quality across the Finance & Administration team by holding all sub-teams to account for high performance and value-for-money. Ensures the Finance & Administration team is effectively and efficiently resourced to deliver quality against strategic priorities.

Decision Making
Drives change across the Finance & Administration team by considering the long term impact of risks and strategic decisions to the Restless Development Sierra Leone Hub.

VOICE
Leadership
Leads the development of financial and business strategy for the Restless Development Sierra Leone Hub, and creates a compelling organizational vision. Is accountable for performance in the Finance & Administration team. Develops leadership in others for future growth of the organization.

For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, please

visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.

We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth led development.
People Development
Builds organizational capacity by creating a culture of continual learning through performance management, training, coaching and mentoring; aligning their own personal and professional development to current and future organizational needs.

HANDS We are in it together. We listen and learn.
Effective Communication
Builds consensus and commitment amongst staff and major national partners. Confidently anticipates and responds to challenge or resistance in difficult circumstances. Coaches others to communicate strategically.

Collaboration
Is a role model for collaboration at a national, regional and global level; frequently contributing to internal processes and decisions. Leads participatory decision making and strategy development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential
▪ Qualified accountant(ACCA/CIMA/CPA) with Finance, Accounting or relevant Degree
▪ At least 2 years’ management experience, ideally in increasingly senior positions
▪ Experience leading, engaging, motivating and coaching a team of staff
▪ Experience of meeting donor financial requirements and reporting, including ideally for DFID, EU and/or USAID
▪ Extensive experience of budget and financial management
▪ Extensive experience of implementing and strengthening internal control frameworks
▪ Demonstrable track record of strengthening systems and identifying innovative solutions to challenges in finance and operations
▪ Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
▪ Experience in managing logistics, procurement and office functions
▪ Experience in Human Resource Management an added advantage
▪ Good analytical skills and Excel skills
▪ Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills

Desirable
▪ At least 2 years’ senior leadership experience
▪ Knowledge and experience of Financial Force
▪ Knowledge and experience of working in Sierra Leone, or a similar context

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from young people, women, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, and Ebola survivors.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a single transparent global salary scale that is published on our website and ensures a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations, taking into account statutory benefits. In Sierra Leone, in addition to salary, we offer housing allowance, End of Service Benefit, payments towards medical costs, and NASSIT contribution, as well as an out of country supplement and relocation allowance for international staff relocating to Sierra Leone.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognized by staff, beneficiaries, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognizing and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognize the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.

∙ 24 days annual leave pro rata (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).

∙ Access to flexible working.

∙ Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognizes potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

∙ Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.

∙ Regular performance management.

∙ Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.

∙ Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialize.

KEY DATES ∙ Please fill in the application form by 12pm (midday)Thursday 30 April 2022 to sierraleonejobs@restlessdevelopment.org , with the subject line ‘Application: Senior Finance Manager’.

Job Vacancy @ BnB – Director of Accounting and Finance (Sierra Leone)

We are a SaaS Fintech Company enabling businesses to pay and get paid by the unbanked anytime and anywhere. Our mission is to digitize the financial industry in Africa and empower the unbanked. We are a B2B company, contributing to making Africa a cashless continent. We enable remittances to be transferred instantly into mobile wallets and bank accounts. Some of our strategic partners include remittance companies (e.g., Western Union, MoneyGram, Ria, etc.), mobile wallet operators (Orange, MTN, Afrimoney, etc.), and banks (UBA, Ecobank, etc.). We also enable local and international businesses to pay and get paid by the unbanked.

We’re looking for a highly-analytical Director of Accounting and Finance who’s resourceful, organized, and results-driven. A strong candidate who has outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities. Your ultimate goal will be to guide the company towards profitability and success. If you are in Guinea, Senegal, or Sierra Leone you may be the person we are looking for.

In this role, you will:

- Direct all financial procedures and reporting in support of monthly and yearly reports/audits.
- Reconcile partner’s transactions (i.e. Western Union, Ria, Moneygram, etc.) and BnB (through Agent Portal) transactions daily, promptly report and investigate discrepancies found in records.
- Review and monitor company financial transactions and maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Recommend financial actions (e.g., regarding spending, expenses, and budget) to the CFO and CEO after a thorough analysis of accounting data and options.
- Review BnB’s financial standing, develop effective and efficient budget/s that meet BnB’s requirements, aligned to its goal, including evaluating the needs of each department in the long term.

Oversee the financial strategic planning and forecasting of BnB by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
Hire and oversee leaders and members in the finance and accounting departments, which include giving directions, mentoring, and delivering periodical evaluations.
Partner with key business leaders (Operations, Business Development, Senior Management) on executing critical business objectives and improving processes that will drive forecast efficiencies and accuracy.
Ensure timely submission of monthly financial report/s required for Monthly Financial Statement Discussion with the Executive Team.
Conduct complex forecasting and financial analysis to drive continued successful growth and profitability of the organization.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in an accounting-related field, preferably three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory/manager role.
- In-depth knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software, corporate principles, and financial analysis.
- Bilingual (speaking & writing both English & French is an essential function of the job)

An analytical mind with strong strategic and critical thinking abilities.
Outstanding leadership skills.
Proficient with G-Suite and MS Office.
Experience in the fintech/remittance industry is a plus.
Being CFA or CPA will also be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@bnbtransfer.com

Job Vacancy @ Seed Global Health – Finance Officer (Sierra Leone)

Job Description

About Seed Global Health

Seed Global Health (Seed) envisions a world in which every country is strengthened by a robust health workforce that can meet the health needs of its population. We, partner, to train nurses, midwives, and physicians, building health teams that can provide high-quality care and save lives. We do this by strengthening clinical care delivery, improving health workforce education, and supporting policies that enable health professionals to succeed. Seed is dedicated to creating lasting change in the health systems of our partner countries: Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. To ensure that these changes are durable, we form deep local partnerships that inform our work at both the individual and systems levels. Together, we are creating a multi-generational impact to not only treat today’s problems but solve for tomorrow’s.

Position Summary

The Finance Officer (FO)will be joining Seed during a period of a fast-paced start-up in Sierra Leone. The FO will be providing financial and administrative support, as well as managing special projects related to organizational needs and priorities as requested. Ultimately, the FO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures. He/she will liaise directly with staff in Sierra Leone and at headquarters and understand all aspects of country operations This is a full-time position based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and will be supervised by the Country Director. The FO will work closely with the Finance and Administration Manager -Country Operations Regional Operations Manager (ROM), and Finance & Administration Manager at Headquarters in the execution of operational elements.

Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Country Director, ROM, and respective staff at headquarters, the Finance Officer will undertake the following responsibilities:

Finance Support

Process all payments including staff advance requests
Administer all country office daily accounting and monthly closing procedures, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll in QuickBooks.
Maintaining all payroll operations according to Seed’s policies and procedures
Maintain petty cash account disbursements and reconciliation.
Prepare monthly cash flow requests.
Assist in the development and tracking of country office budgets
Provide up to date financial information and support to Boston Finance, the Country Director and program staff to ensure close monitoring of budget to actual performance
Review and implement financial policies
Work closely with the Country Director and ROM to provide analysis of financial information for strategic planning and decision-making to HQ
Manage country office inventory, including conducting an annual inventory of all equipment and supplies
Work closely with ROM in managing country office procurement, including generating a database of providers for goods and services commonly required by the country office, regular procurement of office supplies, assisting Seed partners with program-related purchases, and coordinating deliveries and pickups of office or other supplies
Collaborate with ROM in preparing, reviewing, and tracking contracts and agreements, i.e. Memoranda of Understanding, partnership agreements, consultant agreements, vendor agreements, and maintain Sierra Leone cloud-based document archive

Administrative and Logistics Support

Collaborate with the Finance & Administration, Country Operations to ensure all administrative elements are executed in accordance with Seed policy and procedures
Provide general administrative support to the Country Director and Regional Operation Manager including coordinating travel, scheduling meetings, and creating and distributing written materials
In Collaboration with ROM, manage corporate registration deliverables, including annual corporate renewals and regular filings with tax authorities and manage Seed’s compliance with regular corporate governance in Sierra Leone, in collaboration with legal representatives
Support the Country Director in establishing office facilities and equipping them with furnishings and equipment
Participate in regular Seed team meetings as required
Supporting the ROM and CD with projects and tasks when required

Educator & Partnership Support

Assist with logistics related to educator orientation, and offboarding in collaboration with relevant team members
Assist ROM & Country Director in responding to educator needs throughout their service

Qualifications

Passion and commitment to Seed’s mission
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration from a recognized University.
A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
Knowledge of Quick books or any accounting software.
Experience managing payroll.
Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Zoom, Dropbox preferred
Outstanding analytical and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and a sense of humor
Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and young organizational work environment
A professional qualification like ACCA, CFA/CPA is considered a plus

Working Conditions

Will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Will be expected to travel domestically for partnership related activities
May have to stand for extended periods of time Working Conditions

Seed does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin

Please send CV to: mkallon@idtlabs.xyz with the Job Title as the “Subject”

Job Vacancy @ Abt Associates – Finance Assistant (Sierra Leone)

Job Description

Job Identification-73988

Job Category-Business OperationsLocations

Abt Associates, Freetown, SL

Job Schedule-Full time

Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance€” as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 26 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Country Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Assistant records project finance transactions, posts to appropriate projects and tasks prepare periodic financial statements and reports, and keep the records of the accounts books up to date.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Work closely with the Finance & Administration Manager to establish and implement proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls following the financial procedures manual of the company.
Prepares payroll for seasonal staff and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.).
Checks petty cash payments and periodically reconciles petty cash balances for the main office and field offices.
Prepare financial documents for mobile payment.
Ensure that the phone number is registered on the mobile payment service provider system.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of payment document for mobile payment.
Scan financial documents for the ROV (vouchers, contracts, timesheets, proves of payments etc.…).
Ensures that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is conducted.
Organize the financial document filing system from the field offices.
Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, or another relevant field.
At least four (4) years of professional relevant experience.
Experience working at international development programs, with experience at USAID-funded programs highly desirable.
Experience in payroll management, petty cash management, financial reporting, and budget tracking.
Experience in inventory management is desirable.
A self-starter that is able to perform under pressure is preferred.
A strong command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Quicken, Access, etc.
English language capability.

Minimum Qualifications

(4+) years of experience and bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

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Job Vacancies @ Plan International, Sierra Leone – Internal Control Officer

Job Description

Plan International Sierra Leone

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only)

2-03-2022 Internal Control Officer

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title: Internal Control Officer

Grade: C2

Location: 80% within the different operational sites & 20% on office-related activities at the Country Office

Reports to: Risk Management and Internal Control Manager

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Internal Control function is part of the second line of defense, supporting the implementation of effective risk management through monitoring the functioning of the country’s internal controls to ensure that they comply with organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating all internal and external audits and following up on audit action lists on the Integrated School Feeding Project.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Reports to the Risk Management and Internal control Manager, with a dotted line to the Country Director and Team Leader Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP).
Acts as the focal point for regular monitoring on the implementation of the Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP)
Budget responsibility limited to area specific matters

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Internal Control

Coordinates and implements (in consultation with the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager) a comprehensive internal control (audit) schedule.
Participates in the design of all tools required for the internal control work (Term of Reference (ToR), work plans, reporting format, protocols, etc.) to enable the satisfactory execution of internal control assignments.
Prepares reports for management on internal control assignments undertaken
Facilitates any required self-assessment exercises on the effectiveness of internal controls
Advises and supports the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager in the strengthening of internal controls, systems, and processes, including training and development, needs to address control gaps
Conduct monthly monitoring on a sampled bases the implementation of the Integrated School feeding project and report your findings to the Risk Management and Internal Control Manager
Facilitates the sharing of learning, based on best practices within the organization as well as on best practices
Actively participates in any regional internal control/audit networks as well as relevant external networks concerning internal controls and risk management
Drives the testing of the internal control system in place for robustness, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Conducts half-yearly inventory of Plan assets.
Reviews of the procurement process to determine the level of risk and propose actions to mitigate them.
Conducts yearly verification of suppliers list before approval by management
Undertakes the review of fleet management to assure management of effective and efficient use of its vehicles for Plan business.
Review contracts, MoUs, funding agreements in conformity with approved procedures and laws.
Responsible for the quarterly review of advances and their liquidation in advance reports.
Performs/participates in other sensitive reviews and investigations as assigned

Partner Risk Management

Responsible for the review of partners (LNGOs) activities (deliverables, reporting) about MoU/Funding Agreements signed with Plan every quarter
Monitors whether appropriate due diligence is carried out on all potential partners, including financial capacity assessment, ISFP Commodity handling, and anti-terrorism screening
Supports training and capacity-building of partners on internal controls
Monitors actions taken to address weaknesses identified from due diligence(s) conducted on partners
Coordinates/performs partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Plan rules and regulations

External Audits and Reviews

Acts as the focal point for all external audits, facilitating the timely provision of documents and information as required by external auditors/reviewers
Monitors actions taken by management in response to external audits and reviews, ensuring that all such actions are implemented and reported as agreed and on a timely basis

Risk Management

Acts as the focal point for regular updates provided by management in the Country Risk Register
Tracks progress of agreed actions to mitigate risks
Acts as the focal point for Promoting Enhanced Transparency, Accountability and Learning initiative (PETAL) for tracking implementation of management actions designed to ensure more effective fraud prevention, detection, and anticipation, to achieve greater transparency in operations, and to improve accountability to stakeholders

Child & Youth Safeguarding, and Gender Equality & Inclusion Policy Implementation

Ensures that the global policies on Safeguarding Children & Young People and Gender Equality & Inclusion are monitored and effectively implemented and that any concerns are reported and managed by the appropriate procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Risk Management and Internal Control Manager

• Management team – Integrated School Feeding Programme (ISFP)

• All CO staff including Managers/supervisors

• Internal controllers and Global Assurance team in the WACA region

External

Implementing Partners
Suppliers/Service providers
External auditors commissioned by Plan or donor to audit projects sponsored by the donors.
Relevant professional internal audit/risk management networks.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualification and Experience:

Essential

First degree in auditing/ accounting/finance/management or equivalent.
At least 3 years experience in internal audit
Good analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills (open-minded, diplomatic)
Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence
Good listener with strong advisory skills
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Organised, methodical and meticulous.

Desirable

Professional qualification in accounting/auditing
First-hand experience and knowledge of working in the development sector –external /internal auditing
Familiarity with project management and development sector donor requirements
Knowledge of Sierra Leone legal and regulatory environment
Understanding of Risk Management concepts
Facilitation and coaching skills.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Applications:

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 15^th March 2022 by 5:00 pm

Your application should include:
· A cover letter
· A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of

most recent supervisor Send applications to the below link:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Job Vacancy @ International Rescue Committee – Finance Manager, Saving Lives

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Finance Manager-Saving Lives

Grade: 7B

Location: Freetown with possibility to travel to other Field Offices when required

Reports To: Finance and Compliance Coordinator

Closing Date: 17^TH March 2022

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in at least 42 countries. The IRC has worked in Sierra Leone since 1999. The IRC currently programs across three core sectors 1) Health 2) Women and Girls’ Protection and Empowerment (WGPE), and 3) Education. The IRC is committed to supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in the strengthening of the country and its systems. We seek to build upon our programming experience and introduce new programs that are adaptive, collaborative and evidence-driven, leading to a more educated, safe, healthy, and empowered Sierra Leone.

REPORTING

Reporting to the Compliance and Finance Coordinator, the Finance Manager will be based in Freetown and responsible for the Saving Lives Program budget, Saving Lives Partners Management, including managing the Saving Lives Budget Vs Actual, partnership capacity building, Saving Lives Project Reports preparation, and assists the Finance and Compliance Coordinator on the overall Saving Lives Finance Functions.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the Saving Lives Consortium Program. He/she will report to the Finance and Compliance Coordinator and work closely with the Saving Lives project, Grant, and other Finance Colleagues on all financial aspects of the Saving Lives Project. He/she will also work closely with the IRC Saving Lives Consortium and Other Health Managers, the IRC Finance, Administration, and Supply Chain Colleagues. He/she will have to travel to the field offices and partners project sites for supervision/monitoring and capacity building.

Donor Reports

Preparation and consolidation of FCDO Saving Lives consortium grant financial reports and submit for Finance and Compliance Coordinator’s review and approval by the Deputy Director, Finance.
Analyze the FCDO Saving Lives budget versus actual results to identify problems in accounting or compliance.
Identification of procedural or training issues to be addressed to improve the quality of data reporting. Regularly update the Finance and Compliance Coordinator and the Deputy Director-Finance for issues that need to be addressed on the Saving Lives grant BvA and Reports.
Develop any required SOP for project Colleagues to comply with, in terms of FCDO Saving Lives Project requirement.
Ensure timely submission of financial reports, including asset, and that all deadlines are communicated to Consortium Partners in a timely manner. Proactively liaise with the project, the Consortium Partners and Grant if deadlines cannot be met.
Be the lead and focal for the quarterly Saving Lives financial report and expenses verifications and any follow up action point on the verification.
Preparation of detail level budgets in IRC Integra format to ensure required donor reports can be produced from the Integra accounting system.

Training & Support to FCDO Saving Lives consortium members

Acting as the primary liaison for the Saving Lives consortium on donor compliance issues as well as IRC policies and procedures for the implementation of the Saving Lives Project.
Ensure that the Program team and partners are aware of all relevant donor policies and procedures, changes in their regulations.
Pay frequent visits to the Saving Lives consortium offices providing training to finance staff on IRC reporting procedures and requirements, assists the program managers and program staff in finance related issues and activities.
Review of financial data submitted by the Saving Lives consortium members, identify weaknesses or problems, and recommend corrective action.
In conjunction with the Finance and Compliance Coordinator and the Deputy Director-Finance, develop or revise policy and procedures and assist with the program implementation.

Budgets

Prepare and monitor the Saving Lives Budget and to ensure data is complete for the preparation of the Budget Register for uploading in Integra, in a timely manner
Prepare any monthly management report that analyze the use of Saving Lives funding versus approved allocation.
Work with program staff to prepare Saving Lives budget and support on realignments to ensure adequate coverage of operating costs and NY direct and indirect costs.
On a monthly basis, review actual vs. budget results to ensure maximum utilization of budgeted amounts and to provide recommendations for realignments as required.
Provide oversight on the Saving Lives grant spending against budget to ensure expenditure is on target and variances/reclassifications are minimized.
Prepare and share with all users the monthly and budget versus actual BVA report in IRC and donor’s format and currency with narrative of relevant comments and spending recommendations.
Prepare adjustment journal for correcting coding errors, reclassifications etc.
Participate in Grants Opening/Review closing and monthly BVA review meetings.
Follow up and provide feedback to operations and program staff on action points from the previous BVA meetings and propose adjustment journals required for all BVA and financial reports in compliance with donor’s regulations.

Policy development and Partnership Process Management

Carry out all Pre-Award Assessment-including the defining of capacity building issues –for prospective partners, Review of Existing Partners Systems and feedback to the Finance and Compliance Coordinator and Deputy Director-Finance, in a timely and comprehensive fashion.
When Pre-Award Assessments are ready, follow up on the action point(s) with partners for implementation.
Review financial report submitted by partners and provide immediate feedback as necessary
Carry out subsequent visits to partners who are selected, to develop Capacity Building Plan with specific action points, incorporating this into the negotiation phase for the Partnership Grant Agreement
Conduct training to the Saving Lives partners finance and other staff
Assist the Finance and Compliance Coordinator and the Deputy Director-Finance in regular review of Partners grant policy and roll-out of new policies when required
Manage the Partners award closeout process in compliance with donors and IRC regulations
Co-ordinate communications between IRC finance, grants, program, and Saving Lives Partners
Ensures that all partners submit their financial reports in timely fashion and fund to be transferred to partners without delay
Assist on post-award monitoring and field visits to ensure that IRC requirements are being followed by the Partners
Ensure Saving Lives budget and other operational policies and procedures are respected by partners
Update Partners grant tracking sheet
Work with Grant Colleagues to ensure all Saving Lives Partners Anti-Terrorism Compliance (ATC) are completed and up to date.
Manage the Saving Lives Partnership database, recording contact details, grant information, correspondence update and reporting deadlines, to guarantee that all information are up to date on current, previous, and prospective Saving Lives partners.
Provide support to partners in the development of Saving Lives new, extensions and realigned budgets.

Ensuring that all partners submit their financial reports in a timely fashion and funds transferred to partners without delay
Monitor partners progress adapting the plans against target and indicators that have been decided upon by the IRC and partner organization
Work in collaborations with Grant and Program staff to verify, streamline, deploy and manage appropriate Partner agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the IRC Saving Lives partners
Provide structured corrective support to the partners while evolving capacity building plans to reflect where additional focus is required
Monitor the timely submission of accurate financial and activity reporting where appropriate within the Partnership agreements with the IRC
Assist in the implementation of the Saving Lives capacity building plan activities of partners; coordinating with program and operations staff to ensure timely implementation of the capacity building plan

Information Management and Filing

Act as custodian of documentation of institutional knowledge and programme activities in coordination with relevant sector supervisors and coordinators
Maintain comprehensive electronic files for the Saving Lives project information and all relevant records and ensure Programs teams and consortia partners have access to relevant records.
Liaise with IRC headquarters to ensure they have completed and are up-to-date documentation of all partner-related information.
Distribute and share with all partner organizations all documentation (grant proposals, reports, budget, etc.) related to their specific programs.

Coordination and Communication.

Participate to schedule and coordinate partnership selection committees alongside Saving Lives project Coordinator –whether via email, telephone or in person-to guarantee IRC selects the strongest candidate for the partnership
In collaboration with the Finance and Compliance Coordinator, Program and Grant convene regular partners’ coordination meetings
Maintain and act on the minutes of partners’ coordination meetings, follow up with partners on action points agreed in the coordination meeting

Other Duties

Contribute to the overall proper functioning of the Finance department and Saving Lives project by taking on any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Contribute to the overall improvement of the financial and accounting system in IRC Sierra Leone by providing recommendation to supervisor for consideration on specific areas that could be improved.
Contribute to the day-to-day financial activities and month end and Year end process.
Contribute to teamwork and comply with IRC policies and procedures

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Studies.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy finance department with an International NGO.
Experienced working with computerized accounting system is required, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting preferable.
Ability to work in English speaking environment
Able to work with limited supervision, be flexible and comfortable in a multi-cultural work force

SKILL & ABILITIES.

Mandatory: Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee, Excellent computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet functions, excellent analysis, organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, ability to communicate clearly and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Willing to travel to any IRC Saving Lives locations as may be required

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Mode of Application:

All applications must be done using the below link and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial. Please ensure that all attached files are less than 2 megabytes (2MB) for any one message that is sent.

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.

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Job Vacancies @ Nectar Sierra Leone – 4 Positions

Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is part of The Nectar Group which has had presence in Freetown since October 1988 when they first assisted in bagging imported rice from bulk vessels. In 2015, Nectar took over the Bulk Terminal in Freetown, Sierra Leone, employing 80% of Sierra Leone nationals. In 2016, the port was recognized by the ‘Best Dry Bulk Port’ award at the IBJ awards.

Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) was successful in winning a tender issued by the Government of Sierra Leone in 2014 to run the bulk terminal at QEII port. The company has set out to meet international high standards in all aspects of operations and has invested significantly in equipment and infrastructure to provide the necessary services needed for all areas of port operations. New handling equipment, improved warehouses, security and lighting have all been implemented to provide a better user experience.

Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the below positions:

1.) Procurement Officer
2.) Procurement Manager
3.) Audit Officer
4.) Audit Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Procurement Officer

Job Summary:

The purpose of this post is to support timely, high quality and cost-effective procurement of all goods and services across all channels in full compliance with all donor regulations, legal and policy requirements. In addition, the post is needed to collate and follow up all procurement plans from delivery teams:

Job Responsibilities:

Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement
Ensure that all the necessary paperwork is forwarded to users on time and advise staff and all user departments on issues to do with procurement and logistics.
Under instruction and in liaison with users, set up and manage procurement of goods and services closely following policy to ensure timeliness, quality and cost efficiency
Present procurement documentation to procurement committee on time and accurately
Ensure all the necessary documentation is filled by the user department before a procurement activity commences.
Ensure timely completion of Proposals, award letters and contracts completed.
Participates in pre-bid and evaluation meetings
Assists in preparing and publicizing Procurement notices including liaising with newspapers printing companies about advertisements, and addenda.
Conduct purchase of goods with the support of the Procurement Driver
Submit invoices to Finance for payment and follow up on the suppliers and service providers invoices, and ensure that they are paid in a timely manner
Ensure receipt is for the right goods (batch numbers, expiry dates etc) and that they are properly handed over to stores, and raising immediately any concerns
Carryout supplier appraisals, in consultation with Procurement Manager, and user departments.
Coordinate with the stores keeper to ensure that all equipment and goods required by the different departments are released in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience.
1. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
2. 3 – 5 years’ experience in similar position
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes.
1. Results driven, motivated and energetic.
2. Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
3. Ability to negotiate contracts
4. Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication; ability to ensure effective teamwork, collaborative behaviour and team spirit.
5. Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills.
6. The highest level of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
7. Self-managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to hr.nsl@nectar.co.uk not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Or;

Interested candidates can also apply by physically delivering their CV + Cover Letter to the NSBT HR Office not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 at 4pm. The envelope should be sealed and marked APPLICATION FOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER. Applicants should ensure that they register their application and sign against their name before leaving the HR Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview immediately.

2.) Procurement Manager

Job Summary:

To advance compliance and value for money through the effective procurement of goods and services. In managing this key area of organizational risk, he/she will develop and ensure full compliance with effective policies, strategies and systems that deliver cost effective, high quality, timely delivery of all procurements:

Job Responsibilities:

Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement
Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
Ensure effective lines of communication between the user departments and the procurement team to ensure priority requirements, timely delivery of goods, works and services using the most appropriate procurement procedures.
Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors that facilitate smooth flow of services
Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with NSBT Procurement Manual and Finance Manual
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required
Develop appropriate contract management tools, guidelines and manuals for standardization and knowledge sharing purposes
Provide oversight over various contract management processes and ensure transparency by developing and implementing systems for internal control that would ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with Department Heads.
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Negotiate contract terms with bid winners and the selected contractors in the best manner achieving the best interest of NSBT.
Monitor and analyze contract performance against agreed benchmarks through agreed reporting mechanisms and advise projects on potential issues and recommend remedial actions
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Facilitate customs clearance of imported supplies, materials, equipment and/or vehicles in a cost-effective manner
Conduct annual staff appraisals, setting SMART objectives and monitoring progression through half-yearly reviews.
Ensure that all line report performance is adequately managed with development plans in place for growth, talent management and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience.
1. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, accounting, logistics, or business administration.
2. 5 or more years of experience in similar position
3. Experience with purchasing systems and software
4. CIPs or Accounting certification highly desirable
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes.
1. Results driven, motivated and energetic.
2. Strong commitment to the goals and vision of NSBT.
3. Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
4. Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication; ability to ensure effective teamwork, collaborative behaviour and team spirit.
5. Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to persuade and influence others
7. Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills.
8. The highest level of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
9. Self-managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to hr.nsl@nectar.co.uk not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Or;

Interested candidates can also apply by physically delivering their CV + Cover Letter to the NSBT HR Office not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 at 4pm. The envelope should be sealed and marked APPLICATION FOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER. Applicants should ensure that they register their application and sign against their name before leaving the HR Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview immediately.

3.) Audit Officer

Job Summary:

The Audit Officer role supports the internal Audit Manager in providing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes across NSBT:

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure risk register is up to date in consultation with Internal Audit Manager and department heads.
Ensure accurate recording, accounting, and reporting of all financial transaction are review, analysis of report, development of budget, and financial management.
Ensure adequate preparation for the external audit and support the external and internal audit processes.
Obtain, study inspect and assess, budget, balance sheet and other related financial statements and records.
Assist to document the audit process and prepare audit findings reports.
Check and verify all accounting books and records in conformity with industry standards, best practices, and corporate guidelines
Ensure total compliance with regulatory guidelines and internationally accepted auditing standards
Participate in meetings with different departments in order to update audit findings and improve on the audit process
Participate in conducting a thorough analysis of the audit reports in order to find out ways how NSBT can make more profits and reduce lost
Support in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
Review, assess and recommend changes in accounting systems and controls where necessary.
Inspect, test and assess software and hardware systems for its failure.
Participate in the investigation of issues of concern and present reports to the Internal Audit Manager.
Strive to continuously develop knowledge in the sector regarding rules, regulations, best practices, techniques and performance standards.

Qualifications & Experience.
1. Degree in Accounting, Finance, (essential)
2. Professional Accounting Qualifications (ACCA)
3. MS Office Package Certification
4. Hands-on experience with electronic accounting systems
5. 3 or more years of work experience in an internal audit environment with exceptional accounting skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes.
1. Result driven, motivated and energetic.
2. Strong commitment to the goals and vision of NSBT.
3. Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
4. The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
5. Self-managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.
How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to hr.nsl@nectar.co.uk not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR AUDIT OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Or;

Interested candidates can also apply by physically delivering their CV + Cover Letter to the NSBT HR Office not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 at 4pm. The envelope should be sealed and marked APPLICATION FOR AUDIT OFFICER. Applicants should ensure that they register their application and sign against their name before leaving the HR Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview immediately.

4.) Audit Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for an audit manager to coordinate and oversee the internal audit activity within NSBT. The role of the audit manager is providing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization. It also aims at providing independent, objective assurance and consultation to identify and manage risks associated with compliance to Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal, policies, and procedures:

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinating and developing internal auditing processes.
Evolve and continuously review the Risk Register, securing approval from the Managing Director.
Identification of data and indicators to be monitored by Managing Director monthly in relation to the business.
Revision of risk assessments and introduction of new ones as need arises.
Preparation of the annual audit work plan and carry out audits spanning all major business areas.
Prepare and retain comprehensive audit working papers.
Monitoring of Audit review timetable
Testing of Policy and System effectiveness through regular visits and checks, providing recommendations for amendments arising from review of implementation.
Discreet investigations into issues of concern identified
Responses to whistle blowing.
Prompt reports and recommended actions.
Highlight key areas of weakness and developing risks so as to identify and foresee emerging trends and challenges, keeping NSBT one step ahead and ready to act as soon as a crisis occurs.
Provide assurance on the procedures in place to manage governance structures.
Ensure full compliance with all Board documentation for Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal
Regular reporting to Managing Director on internal audit and investigation.
Provide leadership and guidance to all Line reports to enhance their individual and team productivity with overall accountability for the performance of the entire department.
Conduct annual staff appraisals, setting SMART objectives and monitoring progression through half-yearly reviews.
Be a role model for NSBT core values and demonstrate leadership behaviours at all times.
Ensure that all line report performance is adequately managed with development plans in place for growth, talent management and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience.
1. Degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management (essential)
2. Accreditation with the institute of internal Auditors.
3. Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA OR CPA)
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes.
1. Results driven, motivated and energetic.
2. Strong commitment to the goals and vision of NSBT.
3. Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
4. Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills.
5. The highest level of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
6. Self-managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to hr.nsl@nectar.co.uk not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR AUDIT MANAGER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Or;

Interested candidates can also apply by physically delivering their CV + Cover Letter to the NSBT HR Office not later than Friday 18^th March 2022 at 4pm. The envelope should be sealed and marked APPLICATION FOR AUDIT MANAGER. Applicants should ensure that they register their application and sign against their name before leaving the HR Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview immediately.

Job Vacancy @ Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC), Sierra Leone – Finance Officer

Job Description

The Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) is a Non-Governmental charitable hospital located in Aberdeen, Freetown providing free surgical services to the women of Sierra Leone for correction of disorders arising from protracted labor; we are also providing free maternity services and an outpatient pediatric clinic for children between birth and fifteen years old.

For its operations, AWC is looking for qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following position:

Position: Finance Officer (Re-Advertised)

Job Type: Full time

Job Location: Aberdeen Freetown

Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer shall provide operational financial support to the Finance Manager, and will be responsible for the effective and efficient execution of all agreed project/activities/tasks. S/he will be supervised by and report to the Finance Manager. The position is a Performance Based Contract with a six month probation period. Position is subject to quarterly Performance Assessment and contractual re-engagement will be subject to satisfactory performance at the end of the calendar year

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

- Ensure that financial reports are prepared in an accurate manner, and in accordance with the International Accounting Standards, and submitted on time.
- Prepare monthly and end of year financial statements, Perform reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and their respective schedules monthly. All variances must be explained in writing.
- Ensure that the Trial Balance Report reconciles with Monthly Income & Expenditure Report.
- Based on monthly financial and database reports, prepare financial performance indicators for the organization.
- In the absence of the Finance Manager and the Accountant, participate in the monthly supervisors’ meetings for budget review and strategic planning.
- Maintain accountable and transparent financial management systems, policies and procedures
- Track donor funding and budgets, file contracts and ensure AWC fulfils the contract in order to keep the funding.
- Institute necessary internal control measures to prevent fraud and errors which are likely to undermine public confidence in AWC.
- Correct application of all accounting procedures and safe-keeping of all payment vouchers, invoices and relevant documents after making payment. Keeping the cash under lock and key according to AWC’s policies

Ensuring that all payments have been approved by the appropriately authorized staff and are properly coded (donor and account code) prior to payment
Ensure that all staff complete all required forms supporting the procurement, and personnel policies.
Prepares weekly and monthly bank reconciliations in the cash books as well as Updates and reconciles all client financial information
Ensure ad-hoc examinations of petty cash match to all supporting documents and reports all the time.
Liaise with heads of department to prepare accurate and realistic annual budget proposals and forecasts.
Monthly update of Fixed Asset Register, preparing and posting depreciation therefrom. Liaise with the maintenance and domestic team on the management of project assets, facilities and logistical services
Perform any other duties as assigned and needed inherent to the position.

Performance Standards:

Ability to establish goals, structures and processes necessary to implement the organisation’s mission and strategic vision.
Ability to use an analytical approach to resolve issues in the area of responsibility.
Excellent computer skills required
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong organisational skills.
Comprehensive financial process knowledge.

Personnel Specifications Required

Salary Scale

Gross Salary – SLL 42,624,376 ( Inclusive of Benefits)

Essential

Part-Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), A Bachelor Degree in accounting or MBA/MSc will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a financial and/or accounting capacity.

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV (max 4 pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to awc.recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org with the subject line “Finance Officer” not later than Sunday 8^th March 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer”. Women are strongly encourage to apply.

Note:

Previous applications will not be considered

Job Vacancy @ Concern Worldwide – Finance Manager (Sierra Leone)

Job Description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

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

Job Location:
Freetown Office – with frequent travel to field operations

Contract Details:
1 year – Fixed Term

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 organisation 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^thof 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. Summarise 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 CILPAT 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^thof 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^rdeach 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^stthree 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

COMPETENCIES

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.

The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 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 8^thMarch, 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.

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”