BRAC is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Audit Officer
2.) Finance Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Audit Officer

 

Job Description

Position: Audit Officer

Duty station: Freetown- Country Office 

Reporting to: Head of Internal Audit 

Overview:

The Audit Officer will support BRAC Sierra Leone Internal Audit team with assignments that involves identifying audit risks affecting BRAC Sierra Leone, scoping audit work to ensure it focuses on what matters, developing audit plan and methodologies, gathering and assessing evidence (quantitative and qualitative), forming judgments and conclusions, and writing clear, evidence-based reports for BRAC that include recommendations for improvement.

As an Audit Officer in BRAC, you will help deliver high-quality risk, process, compliance, performance and best value audit work and help develop our work programme through research and data collection, and analysing, summarising and presenting information. You will contribute to planning, developing and delivering our audits to a high quality and ethical standard. You’ll build relationships and liaise with auditees, partners’ and stakeholders, providing assurance which helps support improvement and focus on what’s important.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Liaising with the Audit Team in conducting audit assignments according to monthly audit plan.
• Performing audit procedures on relevant areas in accordance with the assignment objectives and in conformity with the Internal Audit Manual in all phases.
• Review of internal control systems to monitor and to identify loopholes.
• Identification of risky areas and reporting to supervisor.
• Physical verification of fixed assets.
• Carryout special/investigation audit.
• Maintaining close coordination with the relevant personnel for the information needed for Internal Audit purposes and carry out necessary discussion considering specific audit objectives.
• Writing the audit report for the observations/findings highlighted along with the recommendations and timelines for corrective actions get the same reviewed by Senior Audit Officer.
• Assist the Senior Audit Officer in maintaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence and keeping the same in an orderly and efficient manner in audit working paper file (Hard copies/ soft form, considering the nature of the same).
• Assist the Senior Audit Officer in final meeting at the completion of field work and presenting audit evidence/ information, where needed, during the discussion.
• To carryout annual inventory count in country office, area offices, regional offices, and branch offices.
• To participate in the department and monthly meeting to discuss on the issues relating to the department.
• To attend and participate actively in the training organized by the Internal Audit Department.
• Other tasks as assigned by the BRAC Head of Internal Audit of the Internal Audit Department or the Senior Audit Officer.

Skills Required:

• Ability to perform audits individually or as a member of audit team.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in development organizations (NGOs), financial institutions or investment in audit or compliance.
• Assess risk identified in audit areas.
• Ability to document audit finding and recommendations.
• Follow up action plans.
• Ability to meet established time budget.
• Raise control weakness timely to reporting manager.
• Equipped with Internal Audit Standards, principles and ethics as applicable to the organization.

Person Specifications:

• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with BRAC’s diverse workforce.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Study and apply new information and take initiatives.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related fields with advanced training. A Master’s degree and/or relevant professional training is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum 3 years working experience in development organizations (NGOs), financial institutions or investment in audit or compliance.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Sierra Leone

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

Candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary through email to   recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net, OR by hand to our head office 174 Wilkinson Road, opposite Freetown Supermarket.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 7^th March 2022

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

 

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2.) Finance Officer

 

Job Description

 

Position: Finance Officer

Duty station: Freetown- Country Office 

Reporting to: Finance Manager 

Key Responsibilities: 

To support BRAC Sierra Leone finance department for a sustainable high quality financial management in respect of timely and accurate posting and documentation.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate, check, cash payment requests before passing over the request to prepare payment voucher.
• Analyze and code financial transactions at the payment request level for accurate posting.
• Prepare journal vouchers with complete entries and present for approval in timely fashion.
• Manage and oversee filing and documentations as completeness and timeliness
• Post transactions into accounting software on a daily basis
• Perform monthly accounts reconciliation including (A/R, A/P, Bank, Cash, Prepayments, etc.)
• Due consideration of double entries in cost accounting in NGO multi grant environment.
• Check and collect bank statements, credit advices and debit advices on a weekly bases
• Checks the sequence of the voucher system
• Keep ledger up-to-date and identify abnormal balances and take corrective reconciliation
• Ensure transaction descriptions are posted only according to the standardized form
• Monitor the petty cash reconciliation for monthly cash count.
• Demonstrable experience of grant specific cost tracking.
• Maintain fixed assets depreciation schedule for depreciation calculation.
• Any other duties as per immediate supervisor direction.

Person Specifications:

• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with BRAC’s diverse workforce.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Study and apply new information and take initiatives.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum – graduate Degree in Accounting/Financial Studies or related field of study from a recognized university

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of three years experience required in NGO Operations preferably.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Sierra Leone

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

Candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary through email to   recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net, OR by hand to our head office 174 Wilkinson Road, opposite Freetown Supermarket.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 7^th March 2022

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

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Breakthrough Action is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant
2.) Senior Program Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Administrative Assistant

 

Job Description

 

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behaviour change programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication Programs. The Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone project began in October 2017 and is still ongoing.

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviours associated with malaria, priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio.

Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Finance & Administrative Assistant. The Finance and Admin Assistant will report to the Assistant Finance and Admin Manager at Breakthrough ACTION Sierra Leone. The position will be based in Freetown.

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Process bank and cash transactions.
• Maintain inventory of office materials and equipment, organize maintenance and repair of office equipment, and order and maintain inventory of supplies
• Post entries to the accounting software (QuickBooks) in real time.
• Work with program team to reconcile all advances and post same to QuickBooks in a timely manner.
• Assist with procurement process including obtaining quotations, following up with vendors, preparing paperwork for contracts and purchase orders, going to the bank, etc.
• Organize travel including booking tickets, accommodation, and arranging for travel advances and obtain appropriate approvals
• Assist Program Staff in organizing workshops and meetings, including selection of venues, preparing invitations, confirming attendance, organizing participant per diem payments and transportation, and ensuring other logistical support
• Assist Finance and Administration Manager in coding expenses, and preparing and facilitating per diem and other workshop/training related payments, as needed
• Keep custody of petty cash and maintain cash register book; prepare petty cash payment voucher, obtain approval and effect payment
• Prepare documents for mailing, receive incoming documents and transfer it to the appropriate individual or department
• Establish and maintain administrative and file systems (electronic and otherwise) to ensure smooth operation of the regional and Monrovia-based project activities
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and appointments; take minutes, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration, accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in administration in the NGO sector supporting USAID-funded projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong people management skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with procurement procedures; USAID procurement experience a plus
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; excellent oral and written communication skills

To Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV, cover letter and 3 references (including current supervisor) to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Finance and Admin Officer” stated in the email subject line. Emails received that are missing any of these components will not be considered. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

 

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2.) Senior Program Officer

 

Job Description

 

Senior Program Officer

Breakthrough ACTION is a cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change (SBC) programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Breakthrough ACTION works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the risk communication capacity of Sierra Leone institutions to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with priority zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats as part of USAID’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio.

Breakthrough ACTION is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Program Officer. The Senior Program Officer will work closely with the GoSL One Health Risk Communication Technical Working Group and support SBC and risk communication program activities. The position will be based in Freetown.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of SBC and risk communication programming
• Support and build the capacity of GoSL and partners to design and implement SBC and risk communication activities
• Assist with activity, material, and tool development, review, pretesting, refinement, and finalization
• Work closely with a social media consultant and GoSL One Health social media teams to develop a One Health social media strategy and activity plan and effectively and sustainably engage users and manage platforms
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with GoSL and partners at national and district levels
• Ensure SBC and risk communication activities are implemented in coordination and harmonization with GoSL, partners, and other relevant platforms at all levels
• Ensure timeliness and high integrity of activity implementation in accordance with the workplan
• Generate media briefs, reports, success stories, and other program documentation
• Communicate regularly and coordinate with Breakthrough ACTION staff in Freetown and at headquarters
• Represent Breakthrough ACTION at meetings
• Comply with USAID, Johns Hopkins University, and Breakthrough ACTION processes and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in international programming and at least one year experience working for a public health issue at national level
• Experience working with teams to strengthen capacity
• Strong understanding of SBC and risk communication principles
• Experience with planning SBC and risk communication interventions
• Experience with planning and implementing message and material development and community engagement
• Experience planning and facilitating engaging workshops and presentations
• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and capacity strengthening skills
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports and program success stories
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, fluid environment, including possessing skills in proactive and strategic thinking, problem solving, demand prioritization, and flexibility
• Strong knowledge of Ministry of Health and Sanitation structures at national, district, and community level
• Computer literate especially in Microsoft applications – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English and familiarity with any of the local languages in Sierra Leone
• Able and willing to travel within Sierra Leone, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing professional social media platforms
• Knowledge of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment Protection Agency, and One Health structures at national and sub-national levels
• Experience related to One Health, zoonotic diseases, Lassa fever, and/or rabies
• Experience working in emergencies
• Experience working with a US Government-funded project

To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with “Senior Program Officer” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than 7th March 2022 for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

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Job Description

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 financial transactions, posts to appropriate projects and tasks, prepares periodic financial statements and reports, and keeps 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.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Job Description

Cardno International Development is recruiting a qualified Senior Financial Management Specialist to join an existing Fiscal Agent team working on donor-funded grants in Sierra Leone. The position is based in Freetown.

The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be part of a larger team that provides professional services for fiscal management, including internal controls, procurement, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting, and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective and transparent use of funds under donor-funded grant programs.

The position may also support Grant Recipients to comply with their budgeting and financial reporting requirements, work to strengthen Grant Recipients’ capacities and provide advice and support to implement more effective and efficient operating processes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• • Work alongside Grant Recipients to ensure that all requests to commit funds and/or to make payments as part of grant implementation: (i) are complete and accurate in terms of supporting documentation; (ii) are justified based on the approved budget and work-plans; (iii) have been appropriately authorized; and (iv) are eligible expenses.
  • Carry out necessary due diligence checks in order to ensure that documentation in relation to all sub-recipient costs is authentic and that the activity is in accordance with the approved budget and work plan.

• Review procurement documents and ensure that the method of identifying suppliers includes selection criteria and methods for inviting quotations in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and local laws.
• Support Grant Recipients in preparation of financial reports and disbursement requests.
• Update internal transaction logs and budget trackers and reconcile these with Grant Recipient records.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the Grant Recipients to build their capacity and ensure that they have appropriate systems and procedures in place.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management and/or audit functions.
• Chartered Accountant (completion of ACCA or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with NGOs and/or on donor-funded programs.
• Previous experience with grants funded by the Global Fund, Gavi, or other health donors is desired.
• Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards.
• Previous experience working on an automated accounting system, and budget and commitment management.
• Understanding of local tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to recruit@cardno.com. 

The closing date for applications is February 25, 2022.

Please include the name of the position you are applying for (Senior Financial Management Specialist – Sierra Leone) in the email subject line.

Equal Opportunity Statement:  Cardno has a long-standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. This position will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and reasonable accommodations will be considered. At any time, if you require a special accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cardno.com.

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Job Description

Location: Freetown

Report to:  Asst. Financial Controller

Duration: 12 Months

GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in six districts in Sierra Leone.

GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to work within the Finance Team as a Snr Finance Manager (Grants & Partnership). Based in Freetown office the Senior Finance Manger (Grants & Partnership) will work closely with the Financial Controller (FC) & Assistant Financial Controller (AFC) and will be a focal person for preparing project budgets, handling Budget Monitoring Tools (BMTs), donor reports and cash management.

To succeed in this role, you must meet the essential minimum requirement and need to have a Degree in Accounting  or Master’s degree in accounting or ACCA qualified, with  a minimum of 5 years of related work experience of which at least 2 years is at senior grant management role in an INGO. Resilience maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent and professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations.

Continually looks to improve personal skills, knowledge and work and hence contributes to capacity building within the team and organization.

Excellent English and Krio language proficiency, both written and spoken. Good numerical and IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAGE, BMT; proficiency in standard office software packages Microsoft 365 – is highly desired). NGO experience in Finance Area is a plus.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience; and excited to join our committed and dynamic Finance team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie on or before Monday, 21^st  February 2022 at 4:30pm.

Please note a copy of application should be addressed to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour & Social Security, New England, Freetown

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.           

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols;

2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area;

3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

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

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Description

Organisational Profile
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Objectives
The objective of the position is to ensure implementation of sound financial management standards in the programmes and projects across Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Sierra Leone including its implementing partners. The aim is to ensure high quality financial documentation and reporting that in sequence minimise non-compliance, ineligible expenditures, and financial risk for the programme. This involves:Ensuring that consistent, efficient, and effective financial administrative processes are implemented across the country programme,Ensuring existence auditable financial documentation with high standards that meets the minimum standard of Welthungerhilfe and the donors. This include high quality reports from implementing partners,Facilitating trainings in financial administration and reporting for staff in all projects and implementing partners,Provide technical backstopping to partners on Welthungerhilfe policies (and core values) and financial regulation,Support the Finance Manager in reviewing the sufficiency of the country administration regulation and workflows and recommend for improvement, where necessary,Ensuring transparent and accountable processes,

The Assistant Finance and Administration Compliance officer will work under the supervision of the Compliance Officer, Finance Manager and Country Directors

Job Title / Project Name
Assistant Finance and Administration Compliance Officer SLE 1098- Country Office

Location
Freetown

Contract Duration
Until 31.12.2022 and with potential extension as per excellent performance

Line Manager(s)
Finance Manager

Tasks/Responsibilities
Works directly with projects to coordinate finance and administration compliance across WHH projects including partners in Sierra Leone,
Performs compliance monitoring, review on finance and administration in all projects, reports on findings and recommends on actions aimed at minimising deficiencies that may exist.
Reviews will include inspection of financial documents with the aim of ensuring high voucher quality,
Reviews periodic partner financial reports, reconciles the reported income and expenditure to FundsPro before uploading the reports on PROMIS (financial and procurement transactions shall be checked for accuracy and eligibility),
Follows up on recommendations made during past compliance reviews and ensures that the recommendations are effectively addressed.
Additionally, together with the Compliance Officer, the Assistant Compliance Officer supports Finance Manager in ensuring that recommendations from both internal and external audits are implemented and sustained across projects,
The Compliance officer immediately alarms and reports to the Finance Manager and Country Directors on any suspected fraudulent situations in projects,
Ensure that project and partners teams understand Welthungerhilfe and donor reporting templates, finance, and administration regulations etc by providing capacity building trainings and follow up,
Ensure that Welthungerhilfe complies with all national regulations by ensuring that all requirements of respective line ministries are followed.
Outputs of this is existence of valid NASSIT, NRA Tax clearance registration with Government of Sierra Leone etc,
Assists in reviewing financial reports prepared by projects before they are submitted to respective donors,
Conduct capacity assessment on new partner organisations before they are engaged and make recommendations in the assessment report,
Support in the preparation partnership agreements and cost and financing plans for new contracts and amendments,
Serves as a resource during internal and external audits,
Handles fewer active cashboxes and cashbooks in the Country Office.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job requirements
University Degree in Accounting or equivalent,
At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of finance and administration.
Experience on partner compliance is an added advantage,
Ability to understand, analyse, and interpret internal and donor regulation, financial reporting requirements,
Ability to communicate effectively and concise,
Ability to exchange non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring excellent oral and written communication skills,
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions,
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines and sometimes with changing priorities,
Ability to solve problems creatively to meet organizational goals and objectives,
Demonstrate strong commitment to high professional and ethical values,
Proficiency in MS Office, financial software applications and reporting packages,
Possess excellent planning and organizational skills.

Contact
Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date
24^th February 2022

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Job Description

Finance Officer (Project Administrator)

Organisational Profile
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.

In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Job TitleProject Name
Finance Officer (Project Administrator)Public and Private WASH Services funded by Charity Water.

Location
Freetown / Crossing

Contract Duration
One year with possible extension

Job Purpose
The objective of the position is to:
1. Scaling up WASH Self-Supply to underserved areas in Bonthe district.
2. Provision of WASH services for public institutions as schools and public health units.

The approach for household wells will be through WASH Self-Supply in cooperation with the Social Business Company WASAP. For public institutions, conventional WASH facilities will either be built, rehabilitated, or upgraded.
EMAS WASH technologies will be deployed

Line Manager(s)
Head of Project and Finance Manager

Tasks/Responsibilities
coordinate the project office’s operations and provide logistic services,
Prepare and organize internal team meetings,
Facilitate information exchange between the project members, work partners and other institutions,
Make administrative and logistic arrangements of project activities (meetings, workshops etc.),
Schedule the project support staffs’ duty (e.g. allocating vehicles to drivers, schedule cleaning responsibilities),

Monitor availability of supplies (spare parts, stationary etc.) and arrange for replenishment and also regularly update the project inventory/assets list,
Procure equipment up to the specified guideline amount including request for and comparison of quotations,
Supervise the maintenance of vehicles and check vehicle logbooks,
Assist in personnel management.
Maintain relevant personnel related documents (original version) and information for the project and forwarding copies to Country Office HR Officer (e.g. contracts, addendum to contract, raise in salary, job descriptions, change in address),
Keep an up-dated master copy of the project’s key records,
Maintain and control the annual leave record,
Review travel claims submitted by staff for preliminary approval and forward them to the Head of Project,
Prepare employment and consultant contracts according to WHH templates and guidelines,
Monitor the project finances and arrange for payments to suppliers and staff.
Assist and guide in the project’s financial expenditure planning. Ensure it is always updated,
Check funds at the bank and arrange for fund transfer from the WHH Head Office.
Monitor expenditures/costs (cost type and cost category) against the budget-Budget monitoring,
Arrange for banking transactions (deposit cash or cheque, cash cheques, collect monthly bank statement etc.)Verify the fulfilment of contracts and arrange for the payment of consultant services
Monitor a/c receivables and payables settlement (e.g. payment of utilities and tax obligations)Ensure settlement of private telephone bills, excess private mileage etc.

Immediately report problems involving finance and regulations
File all important documents regarding the project’s finances,
Coordinate with partner organizations and ensure compliant financial management, control and timeous reporting. Compile internal (e.g monthly closures) and external/donor financial reports and ensure timely submission

Experience and Education
Professional/formal qualificationTraining as describe above with additional qualifications (Technician, Trainee programme, Vocational college) or relevant professional experience.Job related professional experience, 2 to 5 years

Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written English and spoken Krio.

Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. MS Office).Excellent knowledge of modern communication technology (i.e. Email, Skype, Chat).

Core Competencies
Can think analytically and meticulous.(Identify key issues and patterns in complex situations, plan independently)Can think flexibly.(Adapt to situations, consolidate different views, and adjust approaches)Can manage resources.(Make decisions aimed at improving processes and performance)Can work in and with teams.(Foster a collaborative environment and drive (a) team(s) in one direction)Is diplomatic.(Understand other people and display cross-cultural sensitivity)Can align with organisational standards.(Show integrity and act in compliance with organisational needs, and priorities)

Contact
Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to: recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date
24^th February 2022

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Life Care Hospital is recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1. Nurse (x10)

2. Lab Technician (x5)

3. Pharmacy Technician (x2)

4. Translator- English to Arabic(x2)

5. Accountant (x3)

6. I.T officer (x1)

7. Executive Secretary (x1)

8. Customer Service (x2)

9. Marketer (x2)

10. Cleaner (x5)

 

All applications must be sent to the email address or the hospital address below:

Email: lifecare-hospital@gmail.com

Address: 198 Wilkinson Road, Adjacent Lumley Police Station

Tel: +23280220220

All applicant must be very experience in the area they are applying for with at least 5 years of experience and must be an hardworking and smart individual who works well with other peoples in a working environment.

Application Close on the 20th of February 2022.

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Cardno International Development is recruiting a qualified Senior Financial Management Specialist to join an existing Fiscal Agent team working on donor-funded grants in Sierra Leone. The position is based in Freetown.

The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be part of a larger team that provides professional services for fiscal management, including internal controls, procurement, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting, and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective and transparent use of funds under donor-funded grant programs.

The position may also support Grant Recipients to comply with their budgeting and financial reporting requirements, work to strengthen Grant Recipients’ capacities, and provide advice and support to implement more effective and efficient operating processes.

Specific responsibilities include:

•  Work alongside Grant Recipients to ensure that all requests to commit funds and/or to make payments as part of grant implementation: (i) are complete and accurate in terms of supporting documentation; (ii) are justified based on the approved budget and work-plans; (iii) have been appropriately authorized; and (iv) are eligible expenses.
•  Carry out necessary due diligence checks in order to ensure that documentation in relation to all sub-recipient costs is authentic and that the activity is in accordance with the approved budget and work plan.
•  Review procurement documents and ensure that the method of identifying suppliers includes selection criteria and methods for inviting quotations in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and local laws.
•  Support Grant Recipients in preparation of financial reports and disbursement requests.
•  Update internal transaction logs and budget trackers and reconcile these with Grant Recipient records.
•  Provide technical assistance and support to the Grant Recipients to build their capacity and ensure that they have appropriate systems and procedures in place.

Qualifications required:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•  Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management and/or audit functions.
•  Chartered Accountant (completion of ACCA or equivalent).
•  Previous experience working with NGOs and/or on donor-funded programs.
•  Previous experience with grants funded by the Global Fund, Gavi, or other health donors is desired.
•  Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards.
•  Previous experience working on an automated accounting system, and budget and commitment management.
•  Understanding of local tax laws and compliance requirements.
•  Strong Excel skills.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to

recruit@cardno.com

Closing date for applications is

February 25, 2022.

Please include the name of the position you are applying for (Senior Financial Management Specialist – Sierra Leone) in the email subject line.

Equal Opportunity statement: Cardno has a long-standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. This position will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and reasonable accommodations will be considered. At any time, if you require special accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cardno.com.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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Job Description

Grade: G5

Vacancy no.: ABUJA/DC/GS/2022/01
Publication date: 26 January 2022
Application deadline (midnight local time): 09 February 2022

Job ID: 7445
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: CO-Abuja
Location: Freetown
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration:

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their applications online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria. The ILO may only offer a contract to persons who have valid residency status and work permits in Nigeria.

The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions, and satisfactory conduct and performance.

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

Introduction

Opportunity Salone is a project implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that aims to support Sierra Leone in its quest to develop a vibrant and resilient economy delivering Decent Work opportunities to Sierra Leoneans. The project is fully aligned with the government’s vision for national development as expressed in the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2019-23 (MTNDP). It emphasizes human capital development, in particular investment in capacity building, and the establishment of a diversified, competitive economy with well-developed infrastructure.

Opportunity Salone is financed by the European Union as part of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). The project aims to contribute to large-scale job creation and job quality improvements for women, youth, and persons with disabilities mainly in rural areas in Sierra Leone through inclusive value chain development focused on SMEs and cooperatives, and feeder road maintenance to improve access to markets. Opportunity Salone adopts a market systems development approach. The project will be implemented in 4 districts (Port Loko, Bombali, Bo, and Kenema), over a 48 month period (Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2025) with a budget of 8 million Euros and have three interrelated outcomes:

Enhanced, conflict-sensitive, agricultural value chain and entrepreneurship development for SMEs, youth, women, and persons with disabilities
Improved feeder road maintenance contributing to resolving infrastructure bottlenecks to immediate job creation
The improved business environment for entrepreneurship development and feeder road maintenance

The Finance and Administration Assistant (G5) will be in charge of documenting all financial aspects, handling procurement, and administrative aspects of the program.

2.    Reporting lines:

Under the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Abuja Office director, the Finance and Administration Assistant will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of the project.

Description of Duties

•    Assist in preparing project budgets, project document revisions, budgets for activities, and expenditure forecasts. Assist and guide project management in monitoring project funds as well as in maintaining the internal financial controls of projects;

•    Collect quotations, prepare Purchase Orders (POs) in ILO`s ERP system, external collaboration and service contracts, and agreements with partners. Assist in issuing and monitoring external collaboration contracts and service contracts. Ensure timely discharge of financial responsibilities of the project’s contractual obligations to third parties based on ILO rules

•    Maintain financial records for the project and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for daily transactions and reports;

•    Work in close collaboration with Programme and Finance Units with preparing Office Financial Clearance and Budget Revisions for project-related activities; As well as Consulting on Financial rules, regulations, and procedures, and inform project staff, partners, consultants, interns of new or revised procedures and practices

•    Process contracts for financial clearance and payment. Assist in drafting terms of reference for project external collaboration and service contracts; ensure all supporting documents are attached, under the guidance of the Supervisor. As well as ensure the correctness and appropriateness of types of contracts used with each activity, and ensure all necessary supporting documents are attached.

•    Coordinate and perform the project administrative tasks, including logistical support to the project personnel, travel arrangements (including Travel Transactions (TT) request) in ILO`s ERP system, visas, hotel reservation, etc., and provide logistics and administrative arrangements for meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops;

•    Arrange for the local procurement, maintenance, and safekeeping of equipment, furniture, vehicles, and supplies for the office and its projects, as well as the maintenance and security of office premises;

•    Review and request additional information on the financial reports of project implementing partners, ensuring compliance with ILO rules, before submitting to the Finance Unit.

•    Classify and assign budget codes, verify and process claims for payment, and check payment vouchers, prices, and claims invoices.

•    Provide administrative and financial backstopping and guidance for project staff and consultants, with respect to payments, entitlements, travel claims, and other requirements relating to accounts and finance. In addition, maintain various official records and files

•    Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for donor reporting, budget preparation, audits, or other reasons.

•    Calculate and compile cost estimates, and participate in budget analysis and projections budget requirements. Also, assist in the preparation of budget statements for the area of the assignment as required by the supervisor

•    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education plus formal training in accounting and/or finance and administrative field

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work, and some training in an administrative field. Experience working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Languages

Excellent command of English and another language of working knowledge of the duty station.

Competencies

• •    Knowledge and understanding of a complex body of financial and administrative rules, guidelines and procedures.
  •    Knowledge of International Accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting standards (IPSAS) or other international or national accounting standards
  •    Knowledge of in-house procedures for the preparation of documents and administrative forms, and for the creation and maintenance of filing systems.
  •    Good analytical skills. Ability to reason and make sound judgements.
  •    Ability to maintain financial records and prepare clerical accounting reports and statements.
  •    Must demonstrate responsible behaviour and attention to detail.
  •    Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion.
  •    Must display high standards of ethical conduct.
  •    Proficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office.
  •    Ability to evaluate correspondence and inquiries for best course of action.
  •    Ability to respond to work related inquiries in an appropriate manner.
  •    Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks.
  •    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  •    Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
  •    Organizational skills and communication skills
  •    Ability to clarify information.
  •    Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
  •    Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviours and attitudes
  “Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position”.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an online application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing, or training stage. Messages originating from a non-ILO e-mail account – @ilo.org – should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

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