BACKGROUND:
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), was established by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 89 0f 2019) as the governments official development assistance agency with the responsibility for the promotion and implementation of community-based sustainable social protection and development programmes.

Before the enactment of the NaCSA Act in 2019, NaCSA had existed since 1996 as the Ministry of National Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (MNRRR) with a broad mandate to respond to the emerging humanitarian emergency as a result of the ongoing civil war.
In 1998, the government transformed the MNRRR into a commission called the National Commission for Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NCRRR) in a bid to make it more responsive to the urgently unfolding humanitarian situation and with a more focused three-year mandate to provide assistance of post conflict reconstruction, resettlement and rehabilitation.

On the expiration of the three-year mandate of the NCRRR, it was restructured and transformed into the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). The NaCSAs new mandate included managing the transition from humanitarian emergency relief to post-war reconstruction and development.
To support the delivery of its services to communities across the country as required by the Government of Sierra Leone and funding donors, NaCSA is recruiting qualified, committed and experienced persons for the following position:

 

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Reports to: The Senior Director-Support Services
Supervisees: Principal Officers

Key Deliverables:

Audited Financial Statements
Annual Budget /Budget performance reports
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Reports

Key Tasks
Sets and monitors performance, targets for principal officers reporting to him
Leads in the design/ installation of a financial accounting system for tracking revenues / expenditures
Designs/ implements a financial management control system
Participates in the expenditure authorization / validation processes
Leads in the review / update of financial and procurement management manuals
Provides oversight for the preparation of risk assessment reports
Provides oversight for the preparation and management of NaCSAs Budget

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure of the Commission

Coordinate and drive the overall budget for all units within the Commission and advice on fund availability, including assisting in contract budget negotiations, and reporting of program expenditures and outcomes to highlight variances on an ongoing basis
Coordinate, analyse and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required)
Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with internal and external audit personnel and review the Commissions performance
Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities related to financial accounting and reporting
Liaise with Ministry of Finance and all donors in opening, overseeing and managing project accounts established for the implementation of multilateral donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank and other bilateral donor funded projects;
Ensure that all financial systems are set up and running for the appropriate management and control of financial resources made available to the Commission.
Ensure the operation of adequate internal control systems and review them periodically so that all activities with financial implications are captured and processed accurately and efficiently
Contribute to the overall success of the Commission by effectively supporting the implementation of all financial policies and activities and producing timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial schedules and reports

Assist the Commissioner to ensure the Commissions directorates are working to the approved budgets for services, programmes development and delivery through collaborative working practices
Manage process for fiscal reviews of grants and contracts from government, corporate and foundation funders
Providing leadership and support to the Finance team and in the process ensure adequate capacity building, work knowledge management and professional ethics.
Maintain financial records for each project or service in a manner that facilitates management reports that provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects or services.
Prepare timely monthly/quarterly bank and nominal reconciliation statements and assist with the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
Assist with the review and maintenance of the integrity of the QuickBooks computerized accounting system.

Support the Commissioner in ensuring all financial statutory requirements of the organisation are met.
Ensure that employees payroll and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
Working as part of a team within the Commissions financial structure with a focus on advancing principles of good governance in a politically sensitive environment.
Support the long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with the Commissions strategic/business plan, especially to improve the expenditure management of the donor funds so as to increase the Commissions effectiveness and efficiency.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

A masters degree in finance / accounting plus a recognized professional final certification qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is required for the position. Ten years relevant working experience is required for the position.

Core competencies
Familiarity with public sector accounting policies and practices; computer applications (Quick Books) for financial accounting; familiarity with project accounting; and knowledge and skills for preparation of key public sector financial compliance reports are required for the position.

To Apply:

Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)
NaCSA House, 2nd floor
14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR BY EMAIL TO:
Recruitment@nacsa.gov.sl

with the position on the subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 31st December 2021
Women are encouraged to apply.

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Start Date: January 2022

Work Area: Freetown

Role: Finance Officer

Employer: Afriqia HR Solutions

Reporting to: Finance Processes and Systems Consultant as well as Accounting Firm

Application Deadline: 3rd January 2022

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

 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to

info@afriqia-solutions.com

with “Finance officer” in Subject Line.

Key Purpose

 

*This role is an internal hire. You will join the fast paced small and high quality Afriqia team!

 

To Support the day-to-day transactions, including project budget and expenses management whilst establishing and implementing accounting procedures, systems and internal controls. The individual will also be responsible for processing payments, maintaining cost reports, managing suppliers’ invoices and facilitating procurement of goods and services.

 

Duties

• Check petty cash payments and periodically reconcile petty cash balances with Petty cash register and physical receipts/payment vouchers.

• Record expenditures and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts.

• Prepares payment vouchers and corresponding checks.

• Keep track of accrued and prepaid expenses and posting monthly journal entries for accruals and prepayments.

• Ensure that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of Afriqia is conducted.

• Enter data of suppliers’ invoices in the invoice register and produce payment vouchers for suppliers’ payment.

• Keep a register of fixed assets and maintains an easy cross reference system of all Afriqia property.

• Oversees the procurement of goods and services making sure that the Afriqia procurement procedures are adhered to when procuring goods and services.

• Help maintain the company’s financial health and make sure there is beneficial use of the company’s resources.

• Work closely with the financial management team to ensure that the books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required.

• Ensure that all taxes and other compliance payments are paid on time and follow ups are made to collect available receipts biweekly.

• Support the consultancy team in coordinating administrative tasks, such as organizing conferences, trainings, meetings, site visits, logistical support, and internally and externally organized workshops.

• Provide logistical and coordination support for partner training, including procurement of external trainers, and support the planning and smooth delivery of capacity building training.

• Support program officer in keeping all records and supporting documents relating to capacity building

• Any other duties are reasonably assigned by the line supervisor/manager.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in Finance, Accounting or any relevant field.

• Experience using financial software (Quickbooks) would be an added advantage.

• At least 3 years of proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role, with experience in tax management and budget preparation.

• Advanced MS Excel skill is a plus.

• An in-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes is also a plus.

Note: Afriqia is a growth focused organisation. Do not be deterred in applying if you do not fully meet the criteria but can display the necessary knowledge and skill for us to select you as a finance officer. As you help us agree, we will help you grow.

Qualities and Skills

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills

  • Time management skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Integrity and a focus on displaying positive track record.

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

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SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.

Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes (Children’s villages, youth facilities, educational facilities, clinics) which supports more than 4,199 children in accessing and exercising their rights.

In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting its new Accounts Officer who should ensure that income, expenditures and property of the national association are well accounted. He/she is also responsible for the keeping of proper and updated accounts of all financial and property transactions of the national association.

Maintain accounting documents and records and ensuring daily batching in Accounting software.

S/he is to work with vendors, customers, and colleagues to resolve inquiries and issues.

You are required to assist with processing of sales invoices, debtors’ statements and cash receipts on the total accounts package.

Under the supervision of the Finance and Controlling Manager s/he shall help secures financial information by completing database backups.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor is Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
• Must have a Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience in the field.
• Proven experience to facilitate a smooth audit process and work efficiently with external auditors
• Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel and computerised accounting packages
• Team player; should possess strong commitment to team dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and professional approach: fast learner, highly organised, commitment to deadlines, results focused, strong analytical skills, and independent/self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills coupled with high level of integrity.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 10^th January 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or availability of funding

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS: According to profile

LOCATION: Freetown (with one month stay in Bo and Makeni every year)

 

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:

apply.sl@sossierraleone.org

Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 31^st December, 2021

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

 

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand for:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

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CARE Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY AND LEARNING
2.) TECHNICAL ADVISOR, RENEWABLE ENERGY
3.) MANAGER, GRANTS CONTRACTS AND BUDGET
4.) MANAGER, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY AND LEARNING

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Employed Locally

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local contract and is not open to international applicants

Manager: Agriculture, Markets & Livelihoods Director/Project Director

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe. In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Advisor – Partnerships, Communications, Advocacy & Learning. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral to support the Country Office programs to identify and establish strategic partnerships, including representing CARE to donors, government and other actors to make CARE a partner of choice; undertake evidence-based advocacy and across the organization, in-country, within the region and globally as well as with external partners; work directly with field teams to document and share the learning from project and articulate advocacy and (iv) seek partnerships, document evidence from the SHE project implementation and renewable energy sector to engage with stakeholders on national and regional.

Responsibilities

• Partnerships and Strategic Direction (30%): Monitor and keep informed on key Sierra Leone development and humanitarian context, policy, political environment, social developments, and dynamics relevant to CARE’s Vision 2030 and (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engage in extensive networking and raise the profile of CARE Sierra Leone to key partners, by highlighting CARE’s contribution to national priorities and alignment of government and donor strategies
• Learning and Advocacy (40%): Support CARE’s systems and procedures, to ensure informed analysis is used to shape positions, written documents, talking points, briefs, that target both internal and external audiences. Work with partners to share emerging evidence from the implementation of the SHE projects to encourage policy makers and government to take the needs of women-led energy enabled enterprises into account in current and future policies and practices. Identify relevant channels and platforms for updated CO information and oversee and regularly manage these
• Communication (30%): Work closely and maintain constant communications and coordination with CARE Member Partners, West Africa Regional Management Unit (WARMU) and regional advocacy focal persons to ensure colleagues are regularly updated on context and to facilitate learning. Oversee maintenance of, and updates to CARE Sierra Leone’s website and social media channels, ensuring continued growth in terms of audience reach. Support the programs team to ensure that all contractual communications deliverables for donors are on time and of high quality, ensuring a clear process relating to content generation and dissemination
• Staff and Talent management: Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.

Qualifications

• Possess Communication and Advocacy skills. Have an advanced degree in communications, international development or related field, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical communications, advocacy and learning experience in relation to the job.
• Bring with you 3 – 5 years of experience as a Communications, Advocacy and Learning Advisor or similar experiences and thorough knowledge of work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management, including strong report writing and editing skills.
• Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story.
• Be agile and adaptable. Quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
• Be a problem solver and critical thinker. Be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analysis and reporting skills
• Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
• Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) TECHNICAL ADVISOR, RENEWABLE ENERGY

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVED

Expected Travel : up to 50% Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

Location: CARE Sierra Leone

Reporting To: Director – Agriculture, Markets and Livelihoods/Director – SHE Project

• Please note that this role is open to Sierra Leone Nationals and residents only

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, and Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

The development of renewable energy and mini grids in Sierra Leone (SL), offers growth and development opportunities for Sierra Leonean women. Recent donor investments in the mini-grid sector, as well as Sub-regional (ECOWAS) and Government of Sierra Leone’s (GoSL) commitment to renewable energy represent an unprecedented opportunity for rural women entrepreneurs to benefit from off-grid power. \

CARE Sierra Leone has been awarded a grant by the Rockefeller Foundation to implement the Solar Harnessed Entrepreneurs (SHE) project to support women entrepreneurs and as a solution to the significant divide in productive use of energy (PUE) between men and women. CARE will bolster opportunities for women by addressing underlying challenges such as access to assets, finance, markets, infrastructure, skills and gender and social norms and strengthen their networks and linkages to productive resources. We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a strong technical and talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy. Reporting to the Project Director for Agriculture, Markets and Livelihoods you will lead CARE’s collaboration with mini-grid operators, and other key energy partners and government and will work closely with field operation teams and Project Manager to ensure quality implementation of project activities.

Responsibilities

• Project Design and Planning, Implementation and Monitoring: Act as lead technical advisor on energy issues, contributing to the identification of partners, issues for research and policy development and providing inputs to strategic documents and processes.
• Technical Support to Field Teams: Provide leadership to project implementation and support field staff and partner in implementing activities while maintaining regular communication with field teams. Ensure that CARE’s work in the field, along with other networks and partners contribute to quality implementation, advocacy, and sustainability of programmatic impacts.
• Monitoring Network and Learning: Facilitate platforms for learning and sharing from SHE programs such as Learning and Practice Alliances and WebEx’s to promote cross learning and generate evidence for Advocacy. Contribute to and supervise monitoring, evaluation, learning processes, including timely reporting and documentation of project processes.
• Coordinate strategic partnership and institutional capacity: Support Project Director with updates and relevant data to liaise with government to identify issues requiring attention by development agencies and ensure alignment with national priorities. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with development partners, donors, the private sector, and civil society to address emerging issues and increase the use of renewable energy for production, especially for women.

Qualifications

• Possess experience and education in renewable energy modeling.
• Have a bachelors’ degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Environment, Economics, and related field with relevant experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience at national level in programming, research and policy-level analysis and provision of technical support to field teams.
• Have experience in Sierra Leone and/or within the West Africa region
• Have the communication, and negotiating skills needed to manage international donor funded projects, donor partners and stakeholders
• Initiate and develop partnerships with renewable energy actors/ stakeholders in Sierra Leone and possess the ability to maintain these partnerships
• Be strategic, agile, and adaptable
• Can quickly learn CARE systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
• Possess a strong knowledge of renewable energy, access concepts and/or issues with the ability to strategically apply practical solutions
• Understand Gender Dynamics
• You must have a deep understanding of gender dynamics in Sierra Leone and how energy context
• Be a leader with influence
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player. Know your systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 

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3.) MANAGER, GRANTS CONTRACTS AND BUDGET

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Not Applicable Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Paid Locally

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local posting and is not open to international applications

Manager: Director of Finance

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Grants, Contracts and Budget Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will be integral in the Selection & Due Diligence, Contracting, Implementation & Monitoring and Close-Out of all partnership agreements entered into by CARE with our Partners, ensuring maximum compliance by Partners and complying with all donor policies, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grants and Contracts Management (25%): Responsible for the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
• Management of Sub-Awards (35%): Lead in the management of all sub-awards in the Country Office and ensure maximum compliance and alignment with CARE’s programming principles, policies and all applicable donor laws, rules and regulations by local implementation Partners.
• Financial Reporting and Quality Review (15%): Lead the preparation of all financial reports for all Restricted Awards in the Country Office
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Contribution to Proposal Development (15%): Support the development of budget guidelines and lead the preparation of budgets for new proposal and annual operating budgets for all restricted Awards.
• Staff and Talent management (10%): Responsible for the supervision and talent development of staff directly reporting to this position (if applicable). Adopt CARE’s Annual Performance Assessment policy and process to include the preparation and monitoring of Annual Performance and Accountability Plans (APAAs) for all staff reporting to this position.

Qualifications

• Possess Financial and Accounting skills. You must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a professional accounting qualification such as CAT or TDA, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical accounting/finance experience in relation to the job, bringing with you 4 – 7 years of experience as a Grants, Contracts and Budgets Manager or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures, with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.
• Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
• Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
• Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analysi and reporting skills
• Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
• Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

To apply please apply directly to the link or you may send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 

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4.) MANAGER, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

 

Work Location : Sierra Leone – Freetown Type of Post :

Other Possible Location : Funding :

Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Local

Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

Location: CARE Sierra Leone – This is a local role and only Residents and Citizens of Sierra Leone will be considered.

Manager: Project Director

CARE seeks a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. CARE places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

In Sierra Leone, CARE staff and partners work tirelessly to save lives, address the root causes of poverty and social injustice through advocacy, partnerships, system strengthening and programming in impact areas of Gender Equality, Empowering Women and Girls, Humanitarian Assistance, Right to Food, Nutrition and Water, Right to Health, Women’s Economic Justice and Climate Justice.

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking forward to serving Sierra Leone for another 60 years and beyond. If you believe in CARE’s mission and vision, and possess the skills listed below then join us in saving lives, empowering women and girls and defeating poverty!

CARE Sierra Leone is seeking a talented visionary to assume the opportunity of Health and Nutrition Project Manager. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will be integral in providing direction for the field health staff and partners, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and documentation in the health and nutrition projects.

Responsibilities

• Project field operations and management (60%): Lead health and nutrition project field operations through planning and execution in collaboration with relevant sector and team leads. Lead programmatic and provide technical guidance to project officers, District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and IPs on the implementation of health and nutrition sector activities at district and community level.
• Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and documentation (15%): Monitor health stocks within intervention zone of infection prevention control medical equipment and supplies, and FP commodities for improvement of safe delivery; Monitor partners’ activities at district and community levels and ensure compliance to health and nutrition project deliverables.
• Representation, coordination, and networking (15%): Collaborate and coordinate with DHMTs to ensure the prevention, response, investigation and reporting of any disease outbreak and other salient health issues/hazards in the district in a timely and coordinated manner. Serve as champion in promoting CARE’s health and nutrition program at field level; and Strengthen partnership networks at district and community levels with relevant organizations and government authorities e.g., NNGOs, INGOs, DHMT etc.
• Leadership and Staff Development (10%): Support monitoring of staff and partners’ compliance to safeguarding principles on protection against sexual harassment exploitation and abuse (PHSEA) at district and community levels while adopting CARE’s Annual Performance processes and guidelines. Support recruitment of health and nutrition project staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess Health and Nutrition skills. have a bachelors’ degree in Public Health. A Master’s is desirable, supplemented by demonstrated relevant practical public health and nutrition experience in relation to the job, bringing with you a minimum of years of experience as a Public Health and Nutrition Manager or similar experiences with most of those years working in a non-profit environment.
• Have the facilitation and communication skills needed to conduct training sessions for small, medium, and large sized groups and be able to convert data to conversation/tell the story. Coordinate health and nutrition assessments of existing and new project areas in collaboration with the project director and MEAL manager. Be engaging with the ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities.
• Be agile and adaptable. Can quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
• Be a problem solver and critical thinker. You must be able to clearly identify and define the different levels of problem solving and resolution. Think holistically with a vision and use your analytics and reporting skills
• Be a leader with influence. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and negotiation skills with internal and external partners with the ability to be a team player.
• Know your systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and good skills at using financial software applications (PeopleSoft experience will be preferred).

Please apply directly to this link or send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

How to Apply

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

 

 

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

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Administrative Associate
2.) Finance Associate

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Administrative Associate

 

Location : Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Application Deadline : 22-Dec-21

(Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-6

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

04-Jan-2022

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

In Sierra Leone, UN Women is recognized in the country as an expert in advancing the implementation of gender related global norms and standards through strengthening the national gender machineries (working with the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs), the parliament, the justice mechanisms (the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice); the police, the military as well as with traditional leadership institutions.

Partnership with traditional leadership mechanisms particularly with all categories of the institution of chiefs and religious leaders has brought into focus the critical role in play in addressing harmful traditional practices to supporting the protection of the rights of women in a transformative gender perspective. UN Women’s portfolio in Sierra Leone is inclusive of the following flagship programmes: Women’s Leadership in governance and political participation; Ending Violence Against Women; Women in Peace, Security & Humanitarian Action; Women’s Economic empowerment.

Reporting to the Country Representative, the Administrative Associate supports the Office Operations by performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Associate promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. The Administrative Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff team to ensure consistent service delivery and to resolve complex administration related issues and information delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions

•  Provide general administration and operations support to the Sierra Leone Country Office in compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and strategies
•  Organize shipments, customs clearance arrangements, and prepare documents for UN Women shipments (received/sent);
•  Arrange travel and hotel reservations, prepare travel authorizations, process requests for visas and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA), identity cards and other documents;
•  Provide administration support to the Head Office’s communication and agenda;
•  Write, maintain and organize meetings’ reports and supporting documents;
•  Provide administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats;
•  Provide administrative support to maintenance of premises and common services, as needed;
•  Maintain filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials, as necessary.

2. Coordinate and organize assets management and procurement processes

•  Monitor and maintain office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery and keeping a log of distribution;
•  Coordinate assets management in the office, prepare and submit periodic inventory reports, coordinate physical verification of inventory items;
•  Provide inputs to the preparation of procurement plans for the office and monitor their implementation;
•  Generate procurement related reports; research and draft responses to enquiries;
•  Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for office and project equipment, supplies and services;
•  Organize procurement activities and processes, including preparation and conduct of Request for Quotations, Invitations to Bid or Requests for Proposals, the opening and evaluation of tenders;
•  Coordinate contract negotiations, prepare request for award of contract for the review and approval of relevant authorities, as required;
•  Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) and contracts in and outside Atlas, create vendor profiles in Atlas;
•  Review procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Procurement Review Committee.

3. Coordinate and organize administrative Human Resources services

•  Create and upload vacancy announcements and organize interview panels;
•  Maintain staffing lists and reports;
•  Assume overall responsibility for attendance and leave management monitoring;
•  Provide support in personnel administration for international and national staff as appropriate (e.g. renewal of UNLPs, visas; extension of contracts, administration of national benefits and allowances; administration of home leave entitlements);
•  Prepare staffing/personnel related reports; research and draft responses to enquiries for clearance by the Operations Manager.

4. Provide administrative support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

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•  Provide administrative support in the organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on administrative related matters;
•  Compile lessons learnt and best practices in administration, procurement, and human resources

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

•  Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
•  Accountability
•  Creative Problem Solving
•  Effective Communication
•  Inclusive Collaboration
•  Stakeholder Engagement
•  Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

•  Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
•  Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
•  Strong knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
•  Strong IT and web based management skills;
•  Ability to extract and interpret data

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

•  Completion of a 3-year university Degree is required;
•  Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related fields is an asset.

Experience:

•  At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, HR, or logistic support service;
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
•  Experience in the use of ATLAS is an asset.

IT skills required

•  Fully skilled in MS Office applications, especially MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in English and at least one major Sierra Leonean Language is required
•  Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

 

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) Finance Associate

 

Location : Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Application Deadline : 22-Dec-21

(Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-7

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

04-Jan-2022

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Financial Management in Headquarters (HQ) and the daily supervision of the Country Representative, the Finance Associate is responsible for the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes in the Regional Office (RO), ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, procedures and approved allocations. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN Women rules and regulations, standard practices and guidelines.

The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations Team in the Regional Office as well as with the Operations and Programme teams in UN Women HQ for solving complex finance-related issues and information delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement financial strategies, and adapt processes and procedures in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

•  Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls;
•  Keep abreast of and ensure full compliance with amendments to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
•  Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities;
•  Monitor financial exceptions reports for unusual activities or transaction, investigate anomalies and report to the supervisor conclusions and/or present recommendations for actions/decisions;
•  Collect, verify and present information and data for use in the planning of financial resources and the formulation of the Regional Office (RO) programme work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements and execution modalities;
•  Provide assistance in Annual Work Plan entry in Results Management System (RMS) as required.
•  Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues;
•  Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources;
•  Implement and monitor cost saving and reduction strategies;
•  Review with Budget owners and Project Managers, in line with Month-end Closure Checklist, the Project Delivery Status Reports and investigate any overspend;
•  Respond to instructions from the Deputy Director of Financial Management or Finance Section in relation to financial transactions. Undertake timely corrective actions as requested by Finance Section to resolve financial data issues or provide information;
•  Participate as a member of the Regional office team in the internal and external audits of the Regional Office or Country Offices in the region
•  Follow-up on audit recommendations to monitor implementation of corrective actions;
•  Actively promote a client-oriented finance service to Regional office and Country offices.

2. Prepare and administer the RO budgets in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

• Formulate the budget, control allotments, monitor expenditures, and prepare revisions according to the needs of the RO;
•  Track the appropriate and timely use of financial resources;
•  Prepare cost recovery documents or bills for the services provided by UN Women to other programmes or organizations;
•  Create projects in Atlas, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds
•  Ensure the maintenance of the control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status;
•  Maintain internal expenditure control system;
•  Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers. Frequently review and investigate payment vouchers which are in error; and respond to RO requests to resolve financial data issues;
•  Prepare VAT reimbursements with adequate documentation support, as necessary;
•  Input data in Atlas and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions;
•  Manage petty cash fund;
•  Assist Project Managers with budget re-phrasal as required.

3. Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations teams

•  Review accounts receivables for UN Women projects and follow-up with project managers and finance section at regional office and/or headquarters on contributions, deposits creation in Atlas and their application to AR pending items;
•  Prepare PO and non-PO vouchers for development projects;
•  Prepare General Ledger journal entries (GLJEs) from proper supporting documents authorized by the budget owners and project managers;
•  Review transactions in Atlas, ensure payroll, travel claims, MPOs, and other entitlements are processed;
•  Monitor the setup of budgets in ATLAS to ensure they are in accordance with budgets agreed with donors and are input into ATLAS at the detailed Activity ID level;
•  Monitor each month over-expenditure of budgets and follow up with Budget Owner;
•  Monitor regularly transactions posted to projects ensuring actual expenditure has been recorded against correct budget category and activity, take timely corrective actions as required;
•  Maintain proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers;
•  Monitor the financial status and under the guidance of the RO Finance Specialist implement control mechanisms for management/development projects;
•  Monitor and proper follow up of all the financial items in Month-end and Year-end closure instructions status and under the guidance of the Operations Manager, take correction actions as required;
•  Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely actions/decisions and review status reports for quality control;
•  Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders;

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•  Associate revenue and expenditure in commitment control for non-core projects.
•  Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure;
•  Support financial donor reporting by providing timely information and taking necessary actions as required by UN Women Virtual Global Service Centre for financial donor reporting.
•  Assist with preparation for Audit of Projects and Partners by third party audit firm. Follow-up and/or act on audit recommendations to ensure implementation of corrective actions. Assist in reviewing the audit reports on NGO executed projects.

4. Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization

•  Compile and process information from donors, CO, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents.
•  Prepare drafts for cost sharing agreements including conditions of contributions within resource mobilization efforts, adhering to standard agreements where possible. Follow up on contributions within the CO resource mobilization efforts

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5. Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing

•  Conduct training and/or helping organize training events and activities;
•  Collect and compile lessons learned and best practices in financial management and services. Disseminate to clients and stakeholders as appropriate to build capacity and knowledge;
•  Contribute to financial business operational practices and management innovations.
•  Supervise and guide staff and personnel under responsibility, as applicable, provide technical guidance and monitor performance to ensure delivery of results according to plans and standards of accountability and performance;
•  Undertake all trainings in relation to financial management provided, including webinars from headquarters.

Key performance indicators:

•  Timely, complete and accurate financial transactions/activities/documentation
•  Timely and accurate advice on UN Women financial rules and regulations
•  Timely and regular monitoring of financial resources management system and timely expenditure of financial resources
•  Timely and accurate support to budget formulation and controlling allotments
•  Timely and accurate monitoring of internal expenditures control systems
•  Timely and quality financial support to programmes and programme team

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

•  Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
•  Accountability
•  Creative Problem Solving
•  Effective Communication
•  Inclusive Collaboration
•  Stakeholder Engagement
•  Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

•  Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
•  Excellent knowledge and application skills of IT tools and understanding of management systems;
•  Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
•  Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
•  Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

•  Completion of secondary education is required.
•  Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset
•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an asset
•  Successful completion of UN Women Accounting and Finance Test is required.

Experience:

•  At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
•  Experience in the use of PeopleSoft ATLAS is an asset.

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in English and French is required
•  Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Financial Management in Headquarters (HQ) and the daily supervision of the Country Representative, the Finance Associate is responsible for the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes in the Regional Office (RO), ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, procedures and approved allocations. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN Women rules and regulations, standard practices and guidelines.

The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations Team in the Regional Office as well as with the Operations and Programme teams in UN Women HQ for solving complex finance-related issues and information delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities

• • Implement financial strategies, and adapt processes and procedures in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
  • Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls;
  • Keep abreast of and ensure full compliance with amendments to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
  • Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities;
  • Monitor financial exceptions reports for unusual activities or transaction, investigate anomalies and report to the supervisor conclusions and/or present recommendations for actions/decisions;
  • Collect, verify and present information and data for use in the planning of financial resources and the formulation of the Regional Office (RO) programme work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements and execution modalities;
  • Provide assistance in Annual Work Plan entry in Results Management System (RMS) as required.
  • Provide advice and recommend solutions to a wide range of financial issues;
  • Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources;
  • Implement and monitor cost saving and reduction strategies;
  • Review with Budget owners and Project Managers, in line with Month-end Closure Checklist, the Project Delivery Status Reports and investigate any overspend;
  • Respond to instructions from the Deputy Director of Financial Management or Finance Section in relation to financial transactions. Undertake timely corrective actions as requested by Finance Section to resolve financial data issues or provide information;
  • Participate as a member of the Regional office team in the internal and external audits of the Regional Office or Country Offices in the region
  • Follow-up on audit recommendations to monitor implementation of corrective actions;
  • Actively promote a client-oriented finance service to Regional office and Country offices.

• • Prepare and administer the RO budgets in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems
  • Formulate the budget, control allotments, monitor expenditures, and prepare revisions according to the needs of the RO;
  • Track the appropriate and timely use of financial resources;
  • Prepare cost recovery documents or bills for the services provided by UN Women to other programmes or organizations;
  • Create projects in Atlas, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds
  • Ensure the maintenance of the control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status;
  • Maintain internal expenditure control system;
  • Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers. Frequently review and investigate payment vouchers which are in error; and respond to RO requests to resolve financial data issues;
  • Prepare VAT reimbursements with adequate documentation support, as necessary;
  • Input data in Atlas and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions;
  • Manage petty cash fund;
  • Assist Project Managers with budget re-phrasal as required.
  • Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations teams
  • Review accounts receivables for UN Women projects and follow-up with project managers and finance section at regional office and/or headquarters on contributions, deposits creation in Atlas and their application to AR pending items;
  • Prepare PO and non-PO vouchers for development projects;
  • Prepare General Ledger journal entries (GLJEs) from proper supporting documents authorized by the budget owners and project managers;
  • Review transactions in Atlas, ensure payroll, travel claims, MPOs, and other entitlements are processed;
  • Monitor the setup of budgets in ATLAS to ensure they are in accordance with budgets agreed with donors and are input into ATLAS at the detailed Activity ID level;
  • Monitor each month over-expenditure of budgets and follow up with Budget Owner;
  • Monitor regularly transactions posted to projects ensuring actual expenditure has been recorded against correct budget category and activity, take timely corrective actions as required;
  • Maintain proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers;
  • Monitor the financial status and under the guidance of the RO Finance Specialist implement control mechanisms for management/development projects;
  • Monitor and proper follow up of all the financial items in Month-end and Year-end closure instructions status and under the guidance of the Operations Manager, take correction actions as required;
  • Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely actions/decisions and review status reports for quality control;
  • Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders;
  • Finalize mandated financial reports to donors and other clients and stakeholders;
  • Associate revenue and expenditure in commitment control for non-core projects.
  • Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure;
  • Support financial donor reporting by providing timely information and taking necessary actions as required by UN Women Virtual Global Service Centre for financial donor reporting.
  • Assist with preparation for Audit of Projects and Partners by third party audit firm. Follow-up and/or act on audit recommendations to ensure implementation of corrective actions. Assist in reviewing the audit reports on NGO executed projects.
  • Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization
  • Compile and process information from donors, CO, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents.

• Prepare drafts for cost sharing agreements including conditions of contributions within resource mobilization efforts, adhering to standard agreements where possible. Follow up on contributions within the CO resource mobilization efforts.
• Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing
• Conduct training and/or helping organize training events and activities;
• Collect and compile lessons learned and best practices in financial management and services. Disseminate to clients and stakeholders as appropriate to build capacity and knowledge;
• Contribute to financial business operational practices and management innovations.
• Supervise and guide staff and personnel under responsibility, as applicable, provide technical guidance and monitor performance to ensure delivery of results according to plans and standards of accountability and performance;
• Undertake all trainings in relation to financial management provided, including webinars from headquarters.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely, complete and accurate financial transactions/activities/documentation
• Timely and accurate advice on UN Women financial rules and regulations
• Timely and regular monitoring of financial resources management system and timely expenditure of financial resources
• Timely and accurate support to budget formulation and controlling allotments
• Timely and accurate monitoring of internal expenditures control systems
• Timely and quality financial support to programmes and programme team

Competencies

Core Values

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
• Excellent knowledge and application skills of IT tools and understanding of management systems;
• Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
• Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions

Education And Certification

Required Skills and Experience

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an asset
• Successful completion of UN Women Accounting and Finance Test is required.

Experience

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience in the use of PeopleSoft ATLAS is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and French is required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for a qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean with fluency in spoken and written French to fill the position of Finance Officer to support the cluster offices in Guinea, Liberia and Guinea Bissau.

Job Title: -French/English Speaking Finance Officer

No. of Post: -One (1)

Duration:12 months

Duty Station: -Freetown

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)

The Sierra Leone Cluster Office has a strong ambition to support the Red Cross-National Societies (NSs’) in performing their auxiliary role effectively and becoming leading national humanitarian organization in their countries, resulting to becoming the partner of choice by other international bodies as well as local bodies. The Finance Assistant will support the cluster offices in Guinea, Liberia and Guinea Bissau.

The support to other NSs within the Cluster will be given in consultation and guidance from the Finance and Admin Delegate

Job purpose

Under the direct Supervision and the guidance of the Finance Assistant will provide support to the Finance and Administration unit on treasury services.

Job duties and responsibilities

Financial Management

Verification Working advance documents upon receipt from the National Societies.

Prepare Journal of provisions Working Advance and input into CODA

Reconciliation of Employee and national society working advance accounts

Preparation of all bank payments (Working Advances)

Ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented and filed according to Federation filing standards

Data entry (in-tray) for all financial transactions into CODA

Internal Control and Risk Management

Support the expenditure authorization process by giving the required financial validation relating to the coding, the .budget balance, and availability of funds and ensure non-occurrence of expenditure outside the budget limits.

Ensure all debts are settled in a timely manner and correct accounting entries are completed.

Follow up on telephone costs and payment of cash withdrawal allowance.

Monitoring and budgeting support

Monitor program operational needs through monthly cash forecasts in close consultation with program managers.

Give technical assistance to programme managers during the budgeting process in the light of the Federation budgeting guidelines.

Support

Support Delegate, Local Staff and National Society staff as required, on financial and administration management

Support on issues of petty cash management

Follow up on asset register

Responsible for CP3 archives

Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the line manage

Assistance on all CP3 events/mission preparation.

Duties applicable to all staff

1.

Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals

2.

Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles

3.

Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements

Education

Required

Preferred

University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or any other relevant fields plus full professional accountancy qualification (CPA), ACCA.

X

Bilingual candidate (French & English). Portuguese an added advantage

X

Experience

Required

Preferred

2 years’ experience in petty cash financial management, accounting in an organisation or company

X

Familiar with at least one accounting and reporting software

X

Experience in writing narrative and financial reports

X

Previous experience working for the Federation and/or National Society is an asset

X

Knowledge and Skills

Required

Preferred

Ability to write basic Financial Reports

X

Practical Knowledge of computers (Windows, Spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail)

X

Languages

Required

Preferred

Fluency in written and spoken French

X

Good command of another IFRC official language (Portuguese or Arabic)

X

Application should be sent with the following documents

Application letter

An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to:

Esther.NICOL@ifrc.org OR

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

5C Cantonment Road

Off Kingharman Road

For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.

Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on Friday 10th December 2021.

Interviews will only be conducted for candidates with written and spoken French.

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

Marie Stopes is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Contact Centre Officer
2.) QAM Director
3.) Finance Manager

 

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Contact Centre Officer

 

The Function

The MSSL Integrated Marketing team is responsible for creating a unified and seamless experience for clients to interact with the MSSL brand and services; blending all aspects of marketing communication including social marketing, service marketing, advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, call centres, social media and advocacy. The team ensures that all forms of communication and messaging are carefully linked together across all service delivery and marketing channels.

The team ensures that MSSL is continually driving towards program sustainability and increased uptake of FP and SRH services. MSSL uses social marketing to ensure that people have an option to buy high-quality, affordable contraceptive products in the private sector. It also provides an opportunity to offer information and referrals to our other services for clients interested in switching to long-acting or permanent methods. Call centres will become increasing integral to all MSSL channels and where applicable, may offer telemedicine for SRH services in addition to building awareness of the full MSSL offering, helping to translate a client contact into a client service.

The team contributes to furthering MSIs mission: Children by Choice not Chance by bringing modern business approaches to MSSLs marketing strategy in order to move the organisation towards surplus generation, financial sustainability, high productivity and growth by bringing FP methods closer to the client.

The Role

The Call Centre Officerwill be proactive in the support of a high quality call centre and social media platforms, contributing to the implementation of the MSSL call centre strategy by ensuring that timely and accurate information of calls is recorded.

The call centre is an integral component to improving the ability for MSSL to reach women and men to refer them to FP and SRH services. This new and improved “referral hub will play an increasingly important role within the MSSL service delivery communication and strategy. Critical measures of success are improvement in call centre clinic conversion from enquiry through to clinic appointments; client call numbers; client MA / PAC service support and referrals; call resolution rates; client satisfaction with call handling.

The Call Centre Officer will be managed by the Call Centre Channel Lead and will directly interface with the clients on the phone and through social media. The position requires close integration with cross-functional teams, in particular Quality Assurance and Management.

 

Key Responsibilities

Telephone counselling
Answer inbound calls on time, with empathy, articulately assisting and supporting clients with their specific enquiries.
Discuss with any client of any age group the reason for seeking our services (medical or surgical abortion, PAC, STI) and the whole range of FP and SRH services.
Make outbound calls to specific public and private facilities where our products and services are in need to better create access to the consumer population and aid program sustainability.
Actively make calls to public and private facilities to follow up and ensure sales of MSSL products and services.
Build the clients’ interest and confidence in the services and products offered by MSSL.
Provide personalised customer service of the highest level.
Empower the individual client to reach a decision.
Provide PAC help and support.
Follow up PAC clients and ensure Post Abortion Family Planning.
Provide high level, accurate responses to SRH enquiries.
Arrange for the dispatch of products, information packages, brochures etc. to clients and other interested parties as and when required.
Arrange referrals to MSSL clinics and ensure a monthly referral report depicting all referrals.
Actively make calls to public and private facilities to follow up and ensure sales of MSSL products and services.
Proactive in the development of a high standard and professional telephone ethics.
Record and maintain immediate, concise and accurate electronic records of calls and referrals, supported by contemporaneous and confidential notes.
Investigate incidents, obtain reports as required and discuss with the Quality & Compliance Manager.
Keep the Channel Lead and Quality Assurance Director informed of issues that may compromise the quality or integrity of the services.
Conduct ongoing call handler evaluation with regular call review and assessment.
Apply critical analysis to the complex information presented during client calls to ensure an appropriate and safe outcome to meet client needs.
Compile, analyse and report calls statistics as required.
Provide accurate information regarding MSSL services and procedures.
Be aware of own limitations and being able to refer onwards.
Seek assistance where needed.
Other reasonable duties as requested by the Call Centre Channel Lead.

Social media
Ensure a timely response to all queries through social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Actively patriciate in social media promotions and discussions.
Provide accurate information regarding MSI services and other referral agencies as necessary
Use innovation to engage with youth online to discuss MSSL products and services.
Provide high level, accurate responses to SRH enquiries.
Record and maintain concise and accurate electronics records of any referrals to the call centre.
Keep Quality & Compliance Manager informed of issues that may compromise the quality or integrity of MSSL.

Clinical excellence and client care
Ensure that the client remains at the centre of everything we do and that clients are always properly counselled on their rights, treatment methods and choices, with appropriate referral whenever suitable and necessary.
Ensure high quality service standards are maintained and a high level of client satisfaction is achieved at all times.
Proactively develop strategic quality messaging, client frequently asked questions and answers, working closely with the Quality Assurance team as well as the Service Marketing Manager.
Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that set clinical standards/protocols are understood, disseminated and upheld by the call centre team, ensure regular and effective supervision to check adherence to set protocols.
Working closely with the Quality Assurance team, ensure compliance to MSI and MSSL Standards of Quality and Safety; participate in meetings as required, and ensure systems are in place that results in continued quality improvement of services provided in the call centre.
Manage initial client complaints and answer queries.

 

Experience (essential/desirable)

Client counselling experience, in any forum (essential).
Experience of counselling women considering termination of pregnancy, SRH and FP (essential).
Strong knowledge of MSSL products and services (essential).
Call centre experience (desirable).
Experience of providing a high quality standard of client care and service delivery (essential).
Understanding of the latest social media, communications and marketing trends (desirable).
Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (essential).
Ability to take precise counselling notes and organise a varied workload (essential).
Excellent time management and prioritising skills (essential).
Fluency in English & Krio (for Freetown location) and Liberian English (for Monrovia location) (essential).

Qualifications (essential/desirable)

Registered nurse or midwife (essential).
Up to date understanding of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, family planning and SRH (desirable).
IT skills including use of Windows / MS Office / PowerPoint (essential).

 

Personal attributes

Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a womans right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)
Highly self-aware and adapt style to suit the situation or audience.
Flexible and friendly
Calm under pressure
Attention to detail.
Reliable and self-confident.
Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge in line with the needs of the role.
Good telephone manners, articulate and well spoken.
Interest in social media platforms.
Highly effective written and verbal communications skills and at ease communicating with all staff and clients.

 

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MSI Behaviours and Values
Team Member Behaviours

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

MSI Values

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

 

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2.) QAM Director

 

The Function

The Quality Assurance and Management function is responsible for the assurance of end to end clinical quality of the services delivered by MSSLs three channels: outreach, clinics and social marketing. With a broad oversight of all areas of service delivery, clinical governance and the global standards established by MSI, the team represents MSSL in all clinical and quality matters. It provides expert support to develop and maintain clinical capacity and quality in the form of client safety, effectiveness of services and the best client experience across all service delivery channels.

Working with the MSI Medical Development Team (MDT), Senior management Team (SMT), MSIs international partners and related technical colleagues, the function is responsible for development and implementation of the MDT training and capacity strategy, ensuring that it is closely aligned to the MSI Partnership goals of maintaining clinical quality across all service delivery channels.

The team contributes to furthering MSIs mission: Children by Choice not Chance by ensuring excellence in clinical quality and training, developing effective strategies to meet training needs emerging as a result of quality audits, setting standards and guidelines, holding the management of MSSL to account to deliver world class services.

The Role

As a member of Senior Management Team (SMT), the QAM Director plays a crucial role in enabling the achievement of MSSLs mission by building on the excellence of service delivery quality, building expert and knowledgeable teams capable of implementing MSIs strategy Scaling Up Excellence.

This new position reflects the progress that MSSL has made to date with its governance agenda, being seen as leader for FP and SRH in the country, delivering high clinical standards across 9 centres and 14 outreach teams, and our promise to continue to ensure safe, cost effective and appropriate care for our clients.

The QAM Director will supervise develop and grow a small team able to manage all QTA requirements, drive through innovations and deliver clinical training and emergency response. The QAM Director has the authority to pause team activities, recommend disenfranchisement on the basis of quality concerns and hold the SMT and management to account. The QAM Director, while reporting directly to the Country Director, will work closely with the Operations Director to ensure that technical support is available to the teams responsible for service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Quality assurance
Responsible for the clinical governance of MSSL, with appropriate quality assurance, accountabilities and governance tools functioning at all levels of the organisation.
Development and delivery of quality assurance systems, policies procedures and activities across MSSLs channels and services fully compliant with MSI and Government of Sierra Leone standards and guidelines.
All service providers to ensure that they strictly adhere to MSI clinical policies and guidelines
Establishment, roll out and regular monitoring of systems of internal clinical audit across all service delivery channels with mechanisms to identify and remedy areas of concern and escalation to the SMT as necessary.
Incident management, investigation and reporting on all serious incidents as per MSI policy.
Taking steps to pause services and initiate action if needed to protect clinical quality.
Report regularly and accurately to MSSL SMT on all issues relating to quality, client safety and actions taken.
Ensure that commodities and supplies are used according to MSI standards.
Work closely with the finance, administration and operational teams to ensure that premises are fit for purpose and achieve/maintain their registration.
Develop tools to measure and track compliance and provide reports to the SMT which provide reassurance on all issues relating to quality compliance.
Responsible for ensuring clinical standards, protocols and policies and standardisation of services are in accordance with international best practice and the current evidence base Lead the development and maintenance of standard operational policies, procedures and processes to ensure the delivery of high quality safe care to our clients which is consistent across the country.
Lead the development of a robust customer complaints procedure which ensures speedy resolution of customer complaints either locally at centre level or at an operational level and ensures that appropriate action is taken to close the loop.

Strategic leadership
Contribute to MSSL strategy and business planning processes, with particular focus on driving MSSL towards world class clinical quality.
Provide clinical input to the strategic direction of the organisation. Lead on clinical innovation and provide cost effective solutions. Identify new innovations and best practice.
Provide clinical expertise to relevant teams to ensure that services are always delivered to MSI standards and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with the RME team, develop and implement a research agenda to generate evidence on best clinical practices and client outcomes. Review and approve all clinical research protocols
Lead as Director of Infection Prevention and Control.

Clinical leadership
Responsible for clinical decision making including reporting of clinical incidents and safeguarding issues to MSI and relevant external bodies.
Engage and motivate all clinicians on all quality and assurance initiatives, working through the Quality Assurance Manager and Clinical Trainer.
Advise SMT on the most effective and cost efficient ways of delivering clinical services.
Responsible for managing and directing lead clinicians , leading on changes in clinical practice and the delivery of clinical services, ensuring that these are fully researched and evidence based.
Advise Channel Leads and QAM team on developments and changes in clinical practices.
Advocate for MSSL and its clients both internally and externally globally.
Support dialogue with policy makers as required to increase access to high-quality safe abortion and family planning services.
Engagement with range of relevant public and private SRH service provider stakeholders especially in relation to clinical training and development.
Represent MSI externally at meetings, committees, forums and conferences, working with key stakeholders such as WHO, development partners, regulators, the medical community in SRH and other communities related to MSSL clinical services.
Work collaboratively with the finance, commercial, operational teams to ensure centre premises are fit for purpose.

Training and development
In collaboration with the Clinical Trainer, develop training curriculum in accordance with MSI global requirements/standards with minimum disruption to service and impact on quality.
Ensure the delivery of high quality health services trainings to MSSL service providers and partners in accordance with MSI standards.
Use self-assessment, QTA visits and management meetings to identify specific training needs so that quality and technical clinical capacity is continuously improved.
Oversee the inclusion of quality assurance in all staff induction.
Ensure that quality assurance and related training/certification is inbuilt into all funding programmes.
Responsible for the continuous development of clinical best practice, ensuring MSSLs continued leadership in the field of SRH services.
Experience (essential/desirable)

Significant health services management experience gained within the reproductive healthcare sector (essential).
Experience in providing and / management of FP/SRH training (essential).
Experience in health services quality control at national level (essential).
Proven record of clinical leadership in a healthcare environment
Experience of working on initiatives aimed at improving the customer experience
Extensive understanding and experience of clinical governance and risk management.
A proven track record and significant experience of successfully working with clinicians and other healthcare professionals
Fluency or strong command of spoken and written business English (essential) with a good comprehension of Krio (desirable).

Qualifications and Training (essential/desirable)

Medical doctor (essential).
Post graduate degree or equivalent in medicine or gynaecology (desirable).
Active, practical and up to date knowledge of all family planning methods and basic obs/gynae (essential).
Assurance and/or training qualification desirable (desirable).
Good knowledge of the health sector in Sierra Leone an important advantage (desirable).

Personal Attributes

Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a womans right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)
Results driven.
Motivated and energetic.
Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
Passion for service excellence and improving quality
Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.
The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
Self- managed and able to prioritise and work under pressure.
Resilient and able to manage own stress and that of others.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
MSI Behaviours and Values

Team Member Behaviours

 

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

MSI Values

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

 

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3.) Finance Manager

 

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Marie Stopes Sierra Leone
Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

The Role/Function
The Finance Manager will take overall responsibility for the finance function of MSSL, specifically managing and controlling accounting ledgers, funds and asset management; and finance staff supervision.

Key responsibilities
Ensure MSSL’s accounting ledgers are properly maintained such that they are accurate, up-to-date, fully supported by proper documentation and satisfy the information needs of stakeholders.

Monitor and develop the organizations financial and management accounting systems.

Maintaining the highest standards of internal controls: identifying areas of potential risk to MSSL’s assets and incomes, and designing innovative measures to improve these.

Prepare, present and monitor the annual budget in line with the annual business plan monthly.

Periodically provide analytical review of financial and non-Financial data to aid decision making process of Management.

MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD AND BRIBERY.

Qualification and qualities required
Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or ACCA qualified professional

At least 5 years work experience, 3 of which must be related to finance management work.

Excellent communication skills – excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to organise and present information in a compelling way.

Familiarity with the use of financial software e.g. SUN Committed to the mission and vision of Marie Stopes Sierra Leone

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Personal attributes
Results driven.

Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.

Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)

Managing time well and helping others to do so too.

Passion for service excellence and improving quality.

Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.

Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.

The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.

Self- managed and able to prioritise and work under pressure.

Willingness to learn and develop.

Willingness to rotate location and willingness to travel at short notice.

MSI Behaviours and Values

Team Member Behaviours
Work as One MSI

You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others.

You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.

You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity

You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.

You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow

You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be even more effective.

You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

Deliver excellence, always

You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.

You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSI ambassador.

Leadership (For Leaders only)

You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.

You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.

You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business and encourage this in your team.

You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSI Values
Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.

Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the highest possible quality.

Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term sustainability and increased impact.

Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

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World Vision is recruiting to fill he following positions:

1.) Health Grid Project Coordinator
2.) Project Officer
3.) Finance Manager
4.) Programme Effectiveness Manager

 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Health Grid Project Coordinator

 

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’ in North-East & South Regions

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide technical oversight, monitoring and supervision of WASH-related activities and staff for the Sierra Leone Health Grid GDA project. The WASH project coordinator ensures WASH interventions are consistent with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) & Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) standards, policies and procedures for WASH interventions in health facilities.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with relevant field staff for the implementation of the USAID Grid WASH project-related activities in the operational districts and communities.

Provide operational and technical support and monitoring of program activities including hygiene promotion, borehole construction, Ventilated Improved Latrines Construction, and handwashing facilities in strict adherence to Ministry of Health and Sanitation & Ministry of Water Resources guidelines
Support preparation and conducting hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.

Carry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, Environment Impact Assessment, support, Technical Design of WASH and Construction projects as the need arises.

Support communities to establish and monitor community-level structures for the monitoring of sector-specific activities in the program or project for sustainability.

Engage with communities for local-level advocacy with community decision-makers at the chiefdom and district levels.

Prepare and submit project updates including monthly reports, quarterly and final reports to the WASH manager or his designate

Facilitate capacity building for communities/institutions in a borehole, and ventilated improved latrines management

Undertake other activities related to the project as assigned by the WASH Manager.

Partner and collaborate with county government and other development partners to ensure implementation of service models and leverage on the construction of WASH projects

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Be Safe and Resilient

Build Relationships

Learn and Develop

Partner and Collaborate

Deliver Results

Be Accountable

Improve and Innovate

Embrace Change

 

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

First Degree in Civil Engineering, Certificate or Diploma in WASH, Public Health or equivalent in a related field.
Must have good knowledge and aptitude and Skills in relevant sector areas.
Must be proficient with basic tools in facilitating fieldwork in the relevant sectoral area

Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in borehole construction and water distribution needs assessments, surveys, and construction of WASH infrastructure.

Proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large-scale Community-based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects

Ability to conduct community and institutional WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities

Good understanding of water supply – improved operational efficiency, smart metering, operation & maintenance and water supply sustainable models for rural water management.

Expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.

Other Competencies/Attributes:
Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Ability to work in a team and to lead teams
Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable
Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and innovations as well as divergent opinions.
Willingness to live and work in challenging terrains and communities.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 10th, 2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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2.) Project Officer

 

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Project Officer – Education’ in Gbane Chiefdom – Kono District.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To coordinate the implementation and monitoring of Education and Life Skills projects within the Cluster through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of children and community leaders

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with school authorities to ascertain resource availability for the construction of two schools in Komboma and Gandorhun communities.

Coordinate the preparation of local resources include land as well as mobilize community support for the start of construction of the identified schools in the two communities

Ensures availability of qualitative and quantitative Education data and information for input into Horizon and other Child Well Being outcome reports

Monitors the day-to-day progress of all construction work undertaken by the project, make recommendations for improvement where necessary.

Builds capacity of teachers, Savings for Transformation groups as well as school management committee for the effective management of education resources.

Ensures hired contractor for the construction of two schools, strictly follow World Vision’s recommended policies and procedures for construction of schools and other related facilities including, monitoring for quality as well as brand specifics.

Ensures implementation of project key deliverable is on track and follows recommend best practices from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School.

Generates and submit to the Cluster Manager/Grants and PNS Project Manager monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on project progress including planned activities, outputs and outcomes at the chiefdom level.
Ensures representation of Area Programme Office at Provincial events related to Education and report on them to the Area Programmes Manager.

Ensures effective representation of World Vision at the Cluster level related to Education Programme.
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Be Safe and Resilient

Build Relationships

Learn and Develop

Partner and Collaborate

Deliver Results

Be Accountable

Improve and Innovate

Embrace Change

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: degree preferably in Education, Social sciences, Language Arts, Psychology or Early Childhood and or related fields of study.

Experience: At least three (3) years working on an Education Project.

Other Competencies
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Proven ability to communicate on Education programming with local level partners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to support in the development and roll out of Education and Life Skills programs/projects.
Good development and facilitation skills, including catalysing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.
Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.
Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities.
Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.
Experience in community entry and mobilization approaches and facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of “Project Office – Education’’ Referees of successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 10, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. Successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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3.) Finance Manager

 

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Finance Manager’ in Freetown.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Assist the Finance and Support Services Director in the oversight and management support for the financial management aspect in the National Office. This position will focus on ensuring implementation of accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes. Will coordinate provision of accurate financial data and analysis. This position is responsible for coordinating National Office finance staff capacity strengthening, the implementation of good internal controls and finance risk management.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership, Capacity Development and Strategic Partnering

Provide strong and positive leadership to the National Office finance team ensuring competent and motivated staff are developed for efficient delivery of services.

Coordinate professional and personal development of National Office finance staff through adequate orientation, on-the-job coaching, identification of learning, training needs and opportunities (e.g. in accounting, Sun Systems, grant management, risk management, leadership, etc.); and succession planning.

Model Christ-centered servant leadership and support the spiritual development of his/her team.

Facilitate non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements.

Provide training in partnership finance policies and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance by stakeholders.

Develop strong collaborative networks with stakeholders through effective and timely communication.

Stewardship

Ensure adequate cost efficiency through:

Provide financial analysis, promote benchmarks and make recommendations.

Support in the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Coordinate the planning and budgeting process and provide technical support, to ensure global and regional guidelines are met.

Review alignment of budgets between the National Office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and Support Offices.

Facilitate control of National Office budget, cash flow and project funding, by providing timely and relevant information to budget managers, in collaboration with the Operations teams.

Fiscal accounting, compliance, monitoring and reporting

Adhere to systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of World Vision assets, resources and operations.

Coordinate the submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting to the Partnership and internal users.

Implement efficient and effective internal control systems.

Implement partnership policies, procedures and guidelines as stipulated in the World Vision International Financial Manual and other documents, including – but not limited to: grant compliance, planning & budgeting, year-end closing, carryforward, accounting and reporting.

Provide regular analysis of programs/Grant financial reports and timely feedback to program managers for decision making

Ensure National Office Finance staff visit Programs/Projects to monitor accountability issues, follow up on the implementation of audit findings and provide support as needed.

Financial Risk Management and Controls

Implement appropriate financial systems and controls and ensure they are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings in finance, both at the National Office and project levels.

Coordinate management responses to finance audits performed to the National Office and projects; ensure responses are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that finance-related audit recommendation are implemented timely at all levels.

Coordinate adequate preparation for internal and external audits.

Implement anti-corruption and fraud strategies.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Be Safe and Resilient

Build Relationships

Learn and Develop

Partner and Collaborate

Deliver Results

Be Accountable

Improve and Innovate

Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

Model Self-Management

Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

Develop the Organisation for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing preferred, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent preferred

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency, Minimum 2 years experience in a finance management position
Other:
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Must be able to lead and manage a team.
Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferable Sun Systems & Vision. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements is preferred.
Knowledge of local accounting system preferred.
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.
Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
Ability to travel in-country and within the West Africa region. Experience in treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred
Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Finance Manager’ Referees of the successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 10, 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

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4.) Programme Effectiveness Manager

 

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of Senior Programme Effectiveness Manager in Freetown ( Re-advertise)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To manage a team responsible for Programme Effectiveness through the development and implementation of the National Office Strategy, technical oversight of programme areas, to ensure quality assurance in the design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) of programs and projects in alignment with World Vision’s standards and industry best practices.

Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the development and implementation of the National Office Strategy in World Vision Sierra Leone country programs

Ensure adequate human and technical resources are available to implement National office objectives; promote the alignment of sector business plans so that strategic objectives are achieved

Ensure the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team’s capacity is built and strengthen the skills of the Programme Effectiveness (PE) team to deliver quality programming

Engage externally at the national level and internally (with sector leads thereby encouraging active participation and representation).

Ensure technical standards are defined (understood), and appropriate systems are applied in programmes and projects, technical standards and processes are developed to aid project implementation at the field level. Develop simple and contextualized tools for proper delivery on DME processes (assessment, designs, monitoring and evaluation, reflections, and reporting etc.) for the support to quality assurance in programmes; ensuring Child Protection is mainstreamed into Design Monitoring and Evaluation processes, and all programmes and projects

Effectively supervise and mentor the Risk Manager, Design Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Knowledge Management and Systems Manager.

Lead research and learning on the various program, projects, and document best practices to enhance the effective program and project implementation.
Ensure adequate tools are in place to monitor and document impact in all programme areas.

Facilitate information management and flow to ensure a smooth working relationship with other departments. Ensure adequate and timely follow up and tracking of all audit recommendations relating to your Function as agreed in the Management Response and champion Child Safe Organizational practices (e.g. children are not hired to execute WV projects, report/refer cases of abuse perpetrated by staff and non-staff …etc.)

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Be Safe and Resilient

Build Relationships

Learn and Develop

Partner and Collaborate

Deliver Results

Be Accountable

Improve and Innovate

Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES

Model Self-Management

Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others

Run an Effective and Agile Organisation

Develop the Organisation for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: Master’s Degree in Development Studies or Social Sciences or equivalent.

Technical Skills and other attributes required:
Computer Skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Working knowledge and negotiation skills
Proficiency in English
Capabilities to identify needs in staff training
Abilities to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and all other partners
Abilities to work with a team and contribute to building team spirit

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Knowledge of development policies in Sierra Leone and WV partnership
Understand development projects operation and processes in NGOs
Knowledge of sector policies
Control of assessment projects design and Monitoring-Evaluation techniques and tools
Good understanding of child rights and protection.

Experience: At least seven (7) years progressive experience in the humanitarian and development sector
Other: Strong skills in research methodology, and application of data analysis using computer programs.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org.

Application sent through other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Senior Programme Effectiveness Manager’ Referees of the successful candidate will be contacted so please include your referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 10, 2021
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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

Chemonics International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Director
2.) Operations and Finance Director
3.) Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Director

 

About the job

Chemonics seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Director for the anticipated USAID, five-year Integrated Health Activity in Sierra Leone. The MERL Director will ensure development, oversight, and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan and reporting, implementation research and collaborative learning processes for project activities in collaboration with the project leadership, local partners, health system actors and communities. This includes collaboratively designing the project’s MERL framework, data collection tools, reporting templates, as well as training staff and partners on MERL system operations and tools. S/he will also provide leadership in knowledge generation, translation, and management strategies to support data use for strategic decision-making and scale up of evidence-based practices at national, subnational and community levels. S/he will collaborate and work closely with the Integrated Health Activity project team, partners and stakeholders. Sierra Leonean and African Union nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note this position is contingent upon successful award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of MERL activities including routine project monitoring and reporting, data analysis and use, and data quality
• Ensure MERL activities are in line with the USAID Evaluation Policy
• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s MERL systems to ensure standardization across activities in indicators, data collection, and reporting
• Promote use of routine country-led health information systems and integrated district health management team approaches;
• Apply adaptive management strategies and facilitate learning activities to support staff to assess progress and continually refine programming
• Lead the design and implementation of the research and learning agenda
• Manage the project’s M&E team and provide technical support, mentoring and coaching to project team members and partners
• Assist with project documentation activities as required, including, but not limited to identifying and documenting best practices
• Disseminate relevant technical information in a timely manner to staff within the project and the network
• Design and lead implementation of project assessments and evaluations; facilitate use of results to inform programming; and disseminate knowledge generated and lessons learnt
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in public health, statistics, research methods, information systems, or a related advanced degree
• At least eight years of experience of M&E systems development and implementation in relevant country settings, including in fragile settings, and for complex projects (M&E systems for global projects preferred), with at least 5 years of experience on MEL for health projects
• In-depth knowledge and experience in USG reporting requirements
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, and data analysis and visualization
• Expertise in business intelligence, data analysis, and using tools such as MS Excel, Power BI and statistical packages; experience with DHIS2 preferred
• Familiarity with appropriate metrics for MERL activities focused on health systems strengthening, primary health care, RMNCH, family planning, malaria prevention and control and others
• Track record of progressive responsibility working at a senior manager level
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills is required
• Willingness to travel domestically within Sierra Leone for at least 4-8 weeks a year

Application Instructions

Please apply through this link: APPLY

no later than December 31, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; no telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors

 

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2.) Operations and Finance Director

 

About the job

Chemonics seeks an Operations and Finance Director for the anticipated USAID, five-year Integrated Health Activity in Sierra Leone. The Operations and Finance Director is responsible for assisting the Chief of Party with the development and implementation of management systems and supervision of project operations and staff, directly supervising operations, procurement, transport, and finance staff. S/he will provide oversight of all administrative systems to ensure quality control of project administration. S/he will ensure the coordination and coherence of and adherence to U.S. government regulations and Chemonics’ corporate and project office policies at a central and several regional project office. Sierra Leonean and African Union nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note this position is contingent upon successful award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

General

• Support the Chief of Party to develop and implement management systems for project planning, reporting, and performance management; financial management; property and technical procurement systems; and personnel management
• Manage daily work of finance and operations project team members and provides performance feedback.
• Support technical implementation through timely reviews of sub/contracts or sub-recipient modifications, processing of local subcontractor payments, and overall effective management of subcontracts and leases with landlords, warehouses, and other vendors, as well as relevant software licenses
• Monitor and support the standardization of operational systems, policies, and procedures for the Integrated Health activity central and regional project offices
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, Chemonics’ corporate policies, laws of Sierra Leone, and any supplemental policies developed specifically for Sierra Leone
• Develop and implement systems that assist supervisors to manage and oversee supervisees and provides regular and constructive feedback to project staff
• Ensure proper administration of the program through the supervision of the project finance, grants, procurement, and administration teams. Track and report quarterly on project financial management indicators

Human Resources

• Anticipate future recruitment needs, lead recruitment efforts – including initial CV reviews, participating in interview panels, and onboarding – on as-needed basis
• Manage annual performance evaluation and salary increase processes
• Promote and support staff continuous development

Operations/Procurement

• Draft and review RFQs for procurement; review purchase orders and draft/finalize subcontracts
• Manage travel and provide logistics support to project staff
• Ensure project inventory and project vehicles are maintained
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, Chemonics’ corporate policies, the laws of the Government of Sierra Leone
• Oversee the management of local subcontracts and grants under contract for compliance and performance; including coordinating with technical staff to finalize scope and managing performance of contractor or grantee against deliverables

Financial Management

• Review/Approve coding sheets
• Establish and ensure financial segregation of duties
• Conduct regular reviews of petty cash register
• Review final review of payroll for project staff
• Review monthly wire transfer requests
• Maintain subcontracts/procurement tracker and provide financial forecasting and accruals information to PMU on a monthly basis
• Draft annual and ad hoc budgets, in particular estimation of resources, LOE, and in-country travel necessary to implement current and future work plan activities

Security

• Keep up-to-date on evolving in-country security situation; circulates security updates to relevant in-country staff, and ensures adherence to security guidelines
• Update Emergency Action Plan regularly

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, management, business administration, or economics
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in international donor-funded financial and grants management, with a minimum of 5 years of senior-level responsibility for administration and finance managing programs of similar size
• Proven expertise in finance, accounting, and auditing, monitoring of grant compliance and management and the establishment of internal controls
• Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USG-funded project of a similar size and complexity is highly desirable
• Knowledge of USAID administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise
• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership, and managerial skills
• Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position
• Prior experience managing a team of high performing staff working in multiple locations/field offices
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills is required
• Willingness to travel domestically within Sierra Leone for at least 4-8 weeks a year

Equal Employment Opportunity

Application Instructions

Please apply through this link: APPLY

no later than December 31, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; no telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data.

 

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3.) Chief of Party

 

About the job

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID, 5- year Integrated Health Activity in Sierra Leone.

The Chief of Party will bear primary responsibility for the overall technical and managerial requirements of program performance and will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project. S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he will also have principal responsibility for representation of the project to USAID. This position is contingent upon successful award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Sierra Leonean and African Union nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall leadership, strategy development, management oversight, and technical direction for primary health care, community health, and WASH activities;
• Serves as primary liaison to USAID, implementing partners, host country governments, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors;
• Provides overall leadership and supervision of senior management team, technical and administrative staff, and sub-awardees;
• Responsible for the overall and direct implementation of project activities and liaises with project teams to ensure technical coordination;
• Leads the strategic engagement of the communities and local partners in program activities;
• Ensures that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate;
• Oversees program work planning, budget, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic communications;
• Identifies issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and appropriate program adjustments; and
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, nursing, or related field
• At least ten years of professional experience managing large, complex health projects in developing countries, with at least eight years of experience working on private sector engagement programming;
• Demonstrated thought leadership in health systems strengthening, primary health care, RMNCH, malaria prevention and control, and community engagement,
• Experience leading large teams, managing programs, and enabling local partnerships to achieve results;
• Track record of progressive responsibility, including at least eight years providing senior-level leadership (e.g., Project Director, Chief of Party, Deputy Director) to programs of similar scale, scope and complexity;
• Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with Ministries of Health, USAID, and implementing partners in West Africa, with experience working in Sierra Leone preferred;
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills is required.

Application Instructions

Please apply through this link: APPLY

no later than December 31, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; no telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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