Job Vacancy at Purposeful – Finance Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Purposeful is an Africa-rooted global hub for girls’ activism. For millennia, girls have played a critical role in struggles for freedom and liberation. From Africa’s anti-colonial movements to the Arab spring to climate justice organising and everything in between, their resistance has always sparked and sustained transformational change. And yet, too often girls are separated and side-lined from resources and shut out from decision-making spaces, their power deliberately obscured and hidden from view.

Cantering the political power of young feminists across the world, we work so that girls and their allies have access to the resources, networks and platforms they need to power their activism and remake the world.

Our Ways of Being in the World – We believe that another world is not only possible, it is already being built right here and now, in the ways that girls are organising with each other, imagining with each other and pushing us all a little further towards liberation. To build the world that we imagine, a core set of values guide all that we do at Purposeful: Taking bold action; Many ways of knowing; Centering lived expertise; Deep embodiment; Cultivating radical imagination; Joy as resistance; Power in diversity; Rooted in sisterhood.

Our Power-Building Strategies – Our holistic, movement-centred approach works to support girls to live into, amplify and compound their political power. It understands girls’ power-building as holistic and political and in centering the political power of girl activists, we enter all of our work through a power-building lens: Redistributing power assets; Building collective power; Organising power holders; Transforming power structures.

Our vision – Girls are living in safety, dignity and freedom, and the world is transformed.

Our Mission – Girl activists and their allies have access to the resources, networks and platforms they need to power their activism and remake the world for themselves.

CONTEXT OF THIS ROLE:

Purposeful currently provides financial resources in the form of grants and awards to girls and their allies fighting on the very front lines of oppression. We support a host of grassroots partners, many girl-led, unregistered or receiving formal funding for the very first time. We redistribute resources to girls and the groups that support them as one way of redressing power disparities – in community and in broader philanthropic and development spaces. As such, the way we give is as important as what we give, with a range of participation models used across our Karo Kura grants.

In addition, because we believe that solidarity forms the strong roots of any movement, we prioritise spaces of mutual learning, reciprocity and radical connection. Purposeful is proud to provide holistic support to a whole host of organisations – from those led directly by girls, to others just embarking on journeys to centre girls in their work. A relationship-based approach shifts the funding power paradigm to create a partnership which is powered by our respective strengths.

In 2019 Purposeful received a grant from FCDO (previously DFID) for the Support for Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment (SAGE) Sierra Leone program. Funding for that program has come to an end, yet Purposeful is embarking on an exciting new phase which continues the work that was started with FCDO, including working with the existing SAGE partners in a new way, under a Girls Circles workstream. Maintaining these partner relationships through new, unrestricted, ways of being with them is critical to the Girls’ Circles movement.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Finance Manager to work closely with the senior leadership team and these partners. They will play a vital role in the effective financial management of Girls’ Circles and act as the key financial focal point for Purposeful and partners. They will lead on managing partner budgets, training, periodic reviews and audits, and reporting and ensuring a high standard of financial management and compliance with the donor’s requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance, Accountancy and Budget Management
Managed daily by the Senior Finance Manager
Work closely with Senior Finance Manager to prepare monthly spreadsheet ensuring all spends are reconciled and funds accounted for
Report on a monthly basis to the Senior Finance Manager
Monitor petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are always available depending on programme needs
Manage petty cash requests and complete reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure accurate and complete accounting in Quickbooks
Manage and reconcile the bank and cash accounts, prepare the bi-weekly cash counts and monthly financial records including cashbooks.
Disburse cash advances and complete reconciliations within 3 days of staff return to office, to ensure full recovery and accurate accounting.
Work with the Operations team and Senior Finance Manager to ensure salary payments to staff, including NASSIT and tax liabilities are correct and made on time and staff benefits including medical insurance, leave, end of service accruals, and 13th month payments
Be the contact point with the bank, raising payments and transfer requests to be authorised by your line manager
Mange staff expenses including subsistence allowances.
Collect and fill regular financial reports and budget records.
Prepare donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements
Monitor ongoing levels of expenditure on programme activities as against budget and provide timely advice of likely over- or under-spends.
Work with the management team to project the yearly Purposeful budget.
Participate in the construction of new proposals’ budgets.
Maintain programme and Purposeful fixed asset registers
Coordinate and maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working requirements of the programmes
Partnership Management
Participate in the writing of the financial part of MoUs or grant agreements with partners
Review financial reports from partners and support their improvement in financial reporting
Support partners in their filing and submission of supporting documents for their reports in readiness for donor or financial audit
Train partners’ finance team and managers on an ongoing basis
Follow-up partners’ support and transfers
Administration
According to budget availability and following Purposeful objectives, participate in relevant sections of projects linked with administrative issues (e.g. capacity building, workshops or training sessions for partners, etc.)
Provide ad hoc assistance to the Senior Finance Manager or Operations team as required.
Support procurement processes, such as annual or ad hoc vendor reviews, as required.
Support the Operations team with inventory management of stationary, office consumables, cleaning supplies etc.
Assist in sourcing and filing NRA receipts

Other
Implement any other Finance duties as needed
Support Programmes teams on capacity building trips to partners
Assist Senior Management during capacity constraints
You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES:

Part qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant or a Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, accounting, business administration or any similar field
At least 2 years of experience in both finance and administration roles, as well as 1 year of experience in a supervisory position
Extensive knowledge of accountancy, budget management and treasury management
Proficient skills in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks)
Proven team management experience
Leadership and organisational skills, superb verbal and written communication skills
The ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team, even under stressful conditions
People-oriented skills including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues, prospective candidates for jobs, etc.
High personal integrity and ability to keep absolute confidentiality
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Believe in and support our feminist values
Committed to Purposeful’s mission and values

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

applications@wearepurposeful.org

by 5pm on Friday 25th June 2021.

For more information on Purposeful please visit the website:

www.wearepurposeful.org

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Job Vacancy at Médicos del Mundo – Field Coordinator

MISSION:

The Field Coordinator will be expected to lead the operational aspects of the field base in Kabala including management, team coordination, relationship with local institutions and partners, logistics and security. The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at field level, and in the effective implementation of our projects.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The successful candidate will be based in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone.

ORGANIZATION CHART:

The successful candidate will report to the Country Coordinator and will work in coordination with the team in our base in Kabala. He/she will be the direct line manager for the Project Coordinator, Administrator and Logistics Officer.

FUNCTIONS:

Base Management and representation:

· Ensure adequate information flow within the different members of the team.

· Oversee the compliance of MdM protocols and procedures.

· In close coordination with the General Coordinator, s/he will promote good working relationships with our partners, local authorities and communities in the districts of Koinadugu and Falaba. Enhance a good and close relationship with all partners in the area.

· Participate and be part of the International Network

· Participate in the Steering Group of the International Network when required

Program management:

· Supervise and ensure good implementation of our programs in the Koinadugu and Falaba, regarding all its areas: technical, budgetary, logistical and administrative.

· Ensure integration of MdM approaches in our programs (Human Rights, Gender, and Antropological).

· Enhance and ensure team communication to implement projects efficiently.

· Keep a permanent dialogue with local authorities, key stakeholders, local NGOs and communities; actively participating and promoting meetings with them.

· Guarantee compliance of MdM policies and procedures, as well as donors’ regulations of all on going and new projects in the area.

· Ensure ongoing update and context analysis, including possible risks and emergencies.

· Monitor and update the needs of target population.

· Identify and formulate new proposals, including budgeting, with the local team and in coordination with the General Coordinator with the collaboration of local partners and target communities.

· Participate on the mission strategic development.

· Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to guarantee an effective plan of activities that allows proper and timely implementation of projects.

· Ongoing report to the Country Coordinator.

· Preparation of internal and external reports to be submitted on time to the Country Coordinator.

Operations/ Logistics/ Finance/ Administration

· Ensure proper implementation of logistics procedures, including MdM vehicles´ management and maintenance, as well as office safety and good maintenance.

· Ensure application of MdM procedures and donors’ regulations, so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

· Promote and support the staff to establish methodologies and tools to systematize work in the base.

· Budget control in coordination with the Admin Officer, the Logistics officer, and the Project Coordinator. Ensure financial needs are well planned according to activities workplan and base needs.

Human Resource Management

· Responsible to guarantee appropriate working conditions in the base.

· Ensure that the human resources needed for the mission and project implementation are adequate and available for a good performance and achievement of results and objectives committed.

· Ensure application of MdM HR management policies and procedures, as well as national regulations.

· Participate in the selection of the HR in the base and their integration in the team.

· Ensure adequate information and communication within the team, including familiarization with all policies and ensuring their implementation by the team.

· Reinforce local team’s capacities through close ongoing follow up and supervision, clarification of functions, performance reviews, identification of training needs and capacity building.

· With the Project Coordinator handle team conflict resolution.

Safety and Security Management

· Guarantee the team security and safety, in accordance with MDM security plan & rules.

· Ensure security guidelines are communicated and adhered to by the whole Kabala team.

· Support the Country Coorinator in the development of appropriate security guidelines, proactively networking and monitoring the security situation in the areas.

· Ensure timely and accurate security incident reports are sent to the Country Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Academic: University degree or diploma.

· Masters in: International Cooperation /Gender/ Public Health /Environmental health /Humanitarian Aid desirable.

REQUIREMENTS:

Language requirements: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Computer requirements: Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and internet.

EXPERIENCE:

· The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in coordination positions, including project planning and budgeting and proposals and report writing.

· Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators etc.).

· Experience managing staff.

· Previous work on international development in similar contexts, particularly in Africa, will be considered an asset.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

· Understanding and adherence to humanitarian and international development principles.

· Strong commitment with the values, principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo.

· Strict compliance with the organization protocols and procedures.

· Adaptability, cultural awareness and integration.

· Ability to work in challenging living conditions (isolated area).

· Proactive and capacity to take initiative.

· Ability to work under minimum supervision.

· Organizational rigor and skills.

· Networking skills

· Proven capacity for personnel leadership and management.

· Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing teams.

· Strong problem solving.

· Excellent reporting skills.

AVAILABILITY

Immediately: 4 months**

CONDITIONS:

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts

How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at Abt Associates – Finance Assistant

Job Identification : 73988

Job Category : Business Operations

Locations : Abt Associates, Freetown, SL

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Description

Organization Overview

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

Project Description

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

Job Summary

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

Key Roles and Responsibilities

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

Organize the financial document filing system from the field offices.
Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at Handicap International – 3 Positions

Handicap International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Accountant
2.) Grants & Reporting Specialist
3.) (Associated) Human Resources Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Accountant

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above mentioned National Position.

WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Please Note:

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

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groups and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights. HI is currently implementing four different projects for the promotion of inclusive education and mental health in six districts of Sierra Leone.

MISSION

To contribute to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Sierra Leone. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of his/her current project and two-three additional projects by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

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

General Mission

The Accountant is responsible for regularly keeping the accounts, carrying out closings, monitoring third-party accounts, identifying fixed assets, implementing the archiving of supporting documents and respecting the standards of the country’s organization and regulatory framework. S-He supervise he entire accounting of the country, consolidate, give feed-back to each site and ensure the general quality of the accounting

Mission 1: Strategy and management

Activities:

Ensures follow-up and the escalation of accounting risks of which S/he is aware to his/her hierarchical and functional lines and contributes to their mitigation.
Contributes to the identification of accounting and legal risks for HI in its area.
Carry out the procedures for requesting exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST) and prepare the declarations (if/when applicable).
S/he is directly in communication with HQ accountant on accounting purposes (cc Finance manager)

Mission 2: Standards and expertise

Activities:

Deploys all of HI’s policies, processes and accounting tools within its scope.
Ensures compliance with the association’s legal obligations and produces the required accounting documents.
Reports changes in standards, case law or practice of other players S/he is aware of in the accounting field.
Complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD).
Implements and respects the archiving procedure for accounting documents.
Publishes and updates the accounting documents on the dedicated spaces.
Contributes to internal control on its perimeter and applies the identified corrective actions.
Prepares the supporting documents requested by the internal and external auditors.
Support the finance manager in bank relations (collect bank statement, withdraw if requested…)

Mission 3: Operational implementation

Responsibility 1: Keep the accounts regularly

Formalize requests for the creation or closing of accounting journals in the accounting Information System (IS) – NAVISION.
Receives the supporting documents from the finance officer (cash) and the cashier (bank)  Codifies accounting entries against HI’s chart of accounts.
Enter the accounting entries daily in the accounting IS for the safe ONLY (Bank entries managed by the cashier / Cash entries managed by the finance officer)
Ensures that the wording of the accounting entries are precise and consistent with HI’s chart of accounts (GAP Codes)
Ensure all the required fields for each accounting entry.
Guarantee the respect of the data entry deadlines (especially during the closing period).
May be required to temporarily replace a member of the finance’s team (not exclusively in accounting tasks).
Make the closing and fixed asset depreciation postings.
Prepare all closing documents.
Go to the bank if requested by the finance manager
Creates the asset master records in NAV
Communicate to the logistics department the identification number of the fixed assets so that they appear in the equipment-tracking file.

Responsibility 2: Implements accounting archiving

Edits the accounting slips.
Ensures regular scanning of supporting documents.
Ensures the legibility of supporting documents on paper and scanned.
Monthly archives the scanned parts on a server.
Monthly archives the paper documents in a place that guarantees their physical integrity.
Send the supporting documents (paper and digital format) to their final storage locations

Mission 4: Animation of the profession

Activities:

Contribute in the preparation and the training of staff, if/when requested by his/her line manager.

OTHERS: Any other task in connection with the programme that may prove necessary.

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

Probation Period: 3 months

Duration of Contract: One (01) year

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

recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org

Closing date for applications is 7^th June 2021

2.) Grants & Reporting Specialist

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

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

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groups and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights. HI is currently implementing four different projects for the promotion of inclusive education and mental health in six districts of Sierra Leone.

MISSION
To contribute to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Sierra Leone. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of his/her current project and two-three additional projects by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

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

Responsibilities:
Under the responsibility of the TUM, the Grant & Reporting Specialist contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Sierra Leone. In 2021, Manor River program has developed a new operational strategy, which includes a fundraising strategy and a nationalisation of expatriate position. In this objective, the Grant & Reporting Specialist is responsible for supporting the Associate Operation
Manager (AOM) in identifying, defining and writing new projects and for as same as supporting him/her and the Project Managers (PMs) on grand management (reporting, compliance with donor’s proposals, quality).

Responsibility 1: Actively participate in the development of project proposals

Activities:

Participate in the key phases of diagnosis and design of projects: participate in the development of survey protocols and evaluation missions in coordination with the Technical Unit Manager, M&E senior officer and Associate Operation Managers
Participate in meetings with partners (national and international) and with local authorities
Mapping the donors by sector
Participate directly in the writing and development of project proposals
Support compliance with donor requirements, facilitate kick-off meetings;
Ensure archiving (TEAM, papers, …) of all documents related to project proposals (narratives, budgets and annexes) and national and international partnerships.

Responsibility 2: Strengthen the programme’s capacity to develop qualitative proposals:

Activities:

Identify, collect and make accessible and visible standard narratives that can be used for cross-cutting issues, monitoring and evaluation, key elements of HI technical approach, applicable to the programme;
In coordination with the Technical Unit Manager and Associate Operation Managers, carry out literature reviews and other secondary data and contribute to stakeholder analysis to feed into context analyses and help develop intervention logics by strengthening the quality of project proposals (problem and solution trees, stakeholder analysis tables, etc.);
In coordination with the Technical Unit Manager, support the M&E Senior officer in collecting and presenting statistic by sectors of intervention at district and national level.

Responsibility 3: Strengthen the programme’s capacity to develop qualitative reporting:

Activities

Contribute, in coordination with the Associate Operations Manager and in particular the project manager(s) concerned, to the writing of interim (monthly and quarterly) and final reports to donors
Support the associate operational manager and the M&E senior in the development and/or revision of M&E plan.
Support the associate operational manager and the M&E Senior officer in the data analysis (how to make and read statistic, how to use statistic in reporting)
Support the Technical Unit and the project manager(s) concerned to develop lesson learns papers.
Support HI’s partners to the writing of narrative report
With the support of the Technical Unit Manager and Associate Operation Manager, conduct workshops/trainings/individual capacity building sessions on reporting and related HI tools (PM tools kit)

Others: Any other task in connection with the programme that may prove necessary.
PROFILE SOUGHT

Essential Preferable
Qualification(s):
Bachelor degree in social sciences, communication, development/ humanitarian, Languages or management.

Diploma in health, psychosocial, protection and/or education

Experience (type and amount of experience) :
Minimum 7 years in supporting senior staff in proposal writing, editing, monitoring and reporting
Proven success on proposalwriting and application Experience in donors reporting Experience in set up monitoring system

Experience in HI.
Experience in data analysis
Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning activities is a plus.
Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document) :

Excellent communication and
writing capacities in English
Pedagogical skills
Analysis capacities including statistics
Team motivation and direction

Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience in research methods
Good communication and writing capacities in French

Personal qualities:

Excellent communication skills and diplomacy
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility
Strong attention to details
Good capacity to coordinate and consult with others Good organizational skills
Practical, dynamic and solution oriented
Open to cultural differences
Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress
Emotional maturity

Expected Start Date: ASAP
Salary: As per HI salary scale for National Staff & candidate’s experience
Probation Period: 3 months
Duration of Contract: Six (06) months

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

recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org

Closing date for applications is 7th June 2021

3.) (Associated) Human Resources Manager

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above mentioned National Position.

WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Please Note:

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

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since 1996 supporting vulnerable groups and people with disabilities. Program areas include inclusive education, social and economic inclusion, rehabilitation, prevention of disabilities, advocacy and rights. HI is currently implementing six different projects for the promotion of inclusive education, protection and mental health in seven districts of Sierra Leone.

MISSION

The {Associated} HR Manager has oversight responsibility for managing all human resource related functions within HI’s Sierra Leone Program (including any HR needs that could arise if re-starting activities in Liberia and/or opening new country missions in neighboring countries). Under the direct supervision of the Human Resource & Logistics Manager and performance development closely followed by the Country Director, S/he ensures that the day-to-day administration and human resources management within the program are well implemented and in line HI rules and procedures

This post is opened in a strategy of Nationalization and the {Associated} Human Resources Manager will hold the full position, participate in the Executive Committee and report to the Country Director by the end of 2021.

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

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Strategy and steering Activities:  Contributes towards the drafting, revision and implementation of operational strategy (stratop) and provides the HR & Logistics Manager and/or the Country Director with HR options to support its implementation locally;

- Contribute to the production and updates of the risk map. Proposes and implements risk mitigation measures;

Contributes to incident reporting to his/her manager and HQ advisor;
Produces, compiles and analyses dashboard data; if necessary contribute to the creation of HR KPI specific to his/her programme.
Represents, directly or as alternate, HI externally on HR matters concerning Sierra Leone (e.g.

forums, operational and strategic alliances); ensures the development of local partnerships necessary to the development of his/her area of activity.

Mission 2: Standards and Accountability Activities:

Ensures respect and application of HI HR standards in Sierra Leone (and affiliated countries if applicable), with regard to policy, processes and tools;
Contribute in the adaptation and contextualization of HR standards according to specific local characteristics;
Oversees internal control – in a collaborative manner with the HR & Logistics Manager – for his/her whole area of responsibility;
Guarantees compliance with and application of institutional donor rules on all the projects implemented in Sierra Leone.

Mission 3: Operational HR management

Responsibility 1: Planning programme resources

Assists the HR & Logistics Manger with the drafting and monitoring of sourcing and skills development plans for Sierra Leone, thereby contributing to efforts to retain staff and open up key posts to national staff;
Assists with the HR section of budgets for project proposals and with budget steering, including HR /payroll projects
Organises talents reviews: identifies talents and low performers and adapts the support plans of the staff concerned accordingly;
Monitors psychosocial risks at work and ensures appropriate support is provided to any staff concerned;
Coordinates specific situations (workers with disabilities, relocations).

Responsibility 2: Administration and payroll

Coordinates and monitors the management of national staff payroll across the programme;
Collaborates in the coordination of the administrative management generated by the Conditions and Modalities of Employment of International Staff directly with the HQ operational centres (Personnel Administration Unit, Recruitment and Mobility Unit)

Responsibility 3: Assisting the managers in Sierra Leone with the implementation of HR policies:

On collective issues o Work organisation
- Accompanying change: changes in organisation, the emergence of new professions, the implementation of new HR processes, etc.
- Quality of Work Life  On individual issues:
- Disciplinary o Pay-related o Health, etc.

Responsibility 4: Legal and social

Ensures a positive social climate;
Act as an alternate to represent HI with staff representatives;
Ensures that legal norms and changes to case law are monitored locally with specific regard to employment legislation and the application of the legal framework.

Responsibility 5: Rollout of HI’s Code of Conduct and institutional policies

Supports the HR & Log Manager and/or Country Director with the deployment of HI’s Code of Conduct and PSEA;
Contributes towards the operational implementation of decisions taken by the crisis cells;  Contributes towards the implementation of actions decided by the investigation cells.

Mission 4: Professional sector management

Contribute in the leadership of the professional development of the RH sector in Sierra Leone and helps to do so for the organisation as whole

Contributes towards the professional development of the HR sector globally (community of practice);
Develops a pool of local talent (carries out technical interviews with the candidates and formulates recommendations; identifies training needs)

Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response

Contributes in providing appropriate support to emergency responses occurring in Sierra Leone (and possible affiliated countries)

Takes part in analysing the capacity of his/her programmes and teams to respond to emergencies;
Contributes towards identifying preparedness measures in liaison with HQ’s Emergency Division; implements these measures;
In the event of an emergency response, support on the mobilization and adaptation of his/her department and its processes: size of the team, line-management, coordination and communication mechanisms, ARCI, reporting, etc.;
Strengthens external coordination with colleagues from other organisations.

Mission 6: Management Assumes the role and stance of manager with regard to his/her HR staff:

Fosters a team spirit and team works to ensure the necessary synergies between the divisions. Encourages the exchange of practices within and between divisions;
Contributes towards the professional development of his/her team members: sets individual objectives, ensures that the know-how and motivations of his/her staff meet the organisation’s needs;
Provides individual and collective recognition
Develops his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously
Embodies and transmits HI’s values, ensures respect of its code of conduct and institutional policies and is vigilant with regard to expected attitudes and individual and collective behaviours.

Others: Any other task in connection with the programme that may prove necessary.

Expected Start Date: June 2021 or ASAP

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

Probation Period: 3 months

Duration of Contract: Initial one (01) year

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

recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org

Closing date for applications is 9^th June 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Vacancy at GOAL – Financial Controller

General Description of the Programme

GOAL has worked in Sierra Leone since 1998 and currently implements activities in Western Area Urban, Kenema, and Kambia Districts from its head office in Freetown and regional offices in Kambia and Kenema. The GOAL Sierra Leone programme contributes to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of market systems based, multi-sectoral, integrated programmes health systems strengthening, water, sanitation & hygiene, and girls empowerment interventions. GOAL places a strong focus on accountability, and mainstreams gender, child protection, HIV and environment across all programs and operations.

Overview of the role

The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management, internal control systems, management of funds, and reporting requirements of the organization. The successful candidate will ensure timely submission of required donors reports, monthly management accounts to GOAL Dublin, statutory reports and other ad hoc reporting to relevant authorities, as well as budget preparation and monitoring of the programme. As a key member of the senior management team, the Financial Controller will contribute to the overall development and running of the country programme

People Management and SMT membership

Report directly to Country Director in country, maintaining oversight of the GOAL Sierra Leone finances. Work closely with the Finance Director in Dublin and other SMT members in country to provide guidance and oversight of the finance function.
Providing leadership direction, and capacity building support for the in-country Finance Team.
Providing training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding GOAL’s financial procedures and internal controls, and programme management tools.
Ensuring GOALs values and policies, including accountability and equality, are reflected in the work of the Finance Team.

Financial Management

Prepare monthly management accounts for approval by Country Director for submission to Dublin adhering to the strict reporting deadlines as set by the Global Finance Director
Ensure proper financial systems, in Freetown head office and in the field offices (both GOAL’s and its partners) are in place and implemented to accurately record all expenditure.
Liaise with legal advisers in Sierra Leone and HQ, as well as with local accountants & auditors relating to GOAL Sierra Leone’s reporting and tax payments.
Ensure compliance with GOALs standard accounting procedures and policies across the Sierra Leone programme and actively monitor internal controls to minimize risk to the organization. In particular ensure appropriate cash management procedures are in place and operating effectively.
Ensure preparation and retention of documentation to facilitate the annual external audit, donor audits, internal audits and revenue audits.
Review monthly and quarterly donor status reporting for submission to GOAL Head Office, Dublin, adhering to strict deadlines.
Oversee all cash management, including cash counts and cash transfers to field sites and partners in cooperation with the Programmes & Logistics team ensure that GOAL Iraq is in compliance with all relevant donor and internal guidelines.
Maintain and keep updated Sierra Leone Finance Manual with any approved exceptions to the standard GOAL worldwide Finance Manual, including a summarized and simplified finance and logistics manual for use by project managers and other field based staff.

Donor finance

Ensure cost allocations basis among donors are reasonable in line with GOAL recommended methods.
Review financial reporting to donors and other regulatory bodies, adhering to strict deadlines, coordinating with local legal and accounting advisors as appropriate, Review the financial sections of donor proposals, budgets and reports.
Review GOAL annual and quarterly rolling budgets.
Monitor and assist program managers with the financial management of programme budgets including expenditure forecasting, and ensuring the Budget Monitoring Tool (BMT) is completed in a timely manner.

Improving financial capacity

Manage/supervise and work closely with local financial, administrative and partner staff.
Managing and building capacity on financial systems for GOAL partners and GOAL SL staff
Reviewing MOUs and contracts for suppliers and vendors engaged with the programme
Responsibility for ensuring local compliance with the employee tax deductions, that all relevant statutory deductions are made from the employees’ salaries and paid out to the appropriate authorities, coordinating with local legal, accounting, and human resource advisors as appropriate.
Provide support to human resources on personnel and staff issues which have financial implications.
Any other duties as mutually agreed with the Country Director and the GOAL Global Finance Director

Requirements (Person Specification)

Essential

Qualified accountant. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
At least five years’ experience, with at least one of these overseas.
At least one year’s team management experience
Willingness and ability to work in a pressurized environment, producing work of high quality to strict deadlines.
Experience in dealing with institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, EC, UN, private foundations. Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (Particularly EU, Irish Aid, USAID).
Flexible and reliable, with excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills.
Excellent analytical and writing skills (English)
Strong IT skills and systems experience – Advanced Excel experience and SAGE experience is highly desirable.
Strong experience liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs
Culturally sensitive and empathic to others, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Our package includes a competitive salary, health and travel insurance and 20 days annual leave. Additional benefits are available after 12 months of service.

Safeguarding

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

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

How to Apply

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

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Job Vacancy at Jhpiego – Finance & Admin Associate

Overview

The Finance and Admin Associate will support Jhpsiego Sierra Leone team by performing critical financial and administrative tasks. The responsibilities include preparing payment requests, updating financial records and managing and routing invosices for approval and processing

Responsibilities

Finance

Prepare project internal projections, and year end planning
Following up with Sierra Leone staff and collect aging accounts receivables
Ensure all financial transactions are adequately supported, properly approved, and adhere to USG cost principles before sending to Accounting Firm (BDO) for processing.
Collect invoices from vendors/staff, prepare purchase orders, secure the necessary approvals and send to Accounting firm (BDO) for processing.
Review the monthly transactions report submitted by BDO
Keep files updated and in order.
Scan documents, make xerox copies and file into appropriate storage.
Consolidate and provide consolidated financial reports to Jhpiego’s headquarters in Baltimore and respond to all financial queries in a timely manner

Administration

Ensure all procurements are in line with Jhpiego’s and donor procurement policies.
Ensure documentation for the procurement of all goods and services are completed and available for smooth audit trail.
Ensure all financial and administration processes run smoothly to support effective and efficient program implementation.
Responsible for the accurate recording and maintenance of all Jhpiego Sierra Leone and donor assets.
Provide and ensure that all logistics requirements are available program activities.

Ensure that all shipments received in Sierra Leone are properly recorded in the inventory register within 48 hours of the receipt of the goods, and also ensure that appropriate program staff and the Country Program Manager are informed of the arrival of each shipment.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in finance or accounting.
Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC, DFID, etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Financial and computer skills – working knowledge of database applications, word processing and Excel, as well as experience with accounting software
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy;
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners.
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses
Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) – Accountant

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

Position: Accountant
Job Type: Full time
No of position: 1
Job Location: Aberdeen Freetown
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Overview of the Role
The Accountant shall provide financial management support to the Finance Manager, through ensuring that financial controls within the organization are adhered to and proper management of cash flow.

Specific Roles
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare the monthly cash request submitted to head office for review by Finance Manager / Non Clinical Director.
Prepare a weekly cash flow statement advising the Non Clinical Director and Finance Manager on the cash position of the organization.
Review all financial commitments and payments requests to ensure that budget allocation is available for the requests, the documentation is complete and with required approvals .
Prepare UNFPA quarterly financial report for review by Finance Manager and Non Clinical Director.
Prepare a quarterly report on all restricted funds showing transactions and balances providing advice for transfers needed between restricted and unrestricted funds.
Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Support the finance manager in preparing the monthly management accounts and annual financial reports.
Perform physical verification of Assets at least once per year to ensure that all assets are accurately recorded.
Institute necessary internal control measures to prevent fraud and errors which are likely to undermine public confidence in AWC.
Liaise with heads of department to prepare accurate and realistic annual budget proposals and forecasts.
Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor / management..

Personnel Specifications Required:

Essential
A Bachelor Degree in accounting or any other related courses.
A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a financial and/or accounting capacity.
Experience in use of financial accounting software (Quickbooks, Sage….etc)
Intermediate use of Microsoft office products (excel, word, outlook, power-point).

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

How to apply
Applicants should send their CV (max pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources Supervisor, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to:

recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org

with the subject line “Accountant” not later than Tuesday 11th May 2021.
We are an equal opportunities employer”. Women are strongly encourage to apply.
Note:

Applicants are requested to submit their documents early as recruitment will be done on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Vacancies at Catholic Relief Service (CRS) – 4 Positions

CRS is recruiting to fill the positions below. if you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job description, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.

1.) Senior Project Officer
2.) Grant Accountant
3.) Grant Manager
4.) Senior Program Manager

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

CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background
Catholic Relief Service (CRS) launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Leone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience. CRS/Sierra Leone currently implements projects in Education, Emergencies, Health and Urban Resilience sector area, including: the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education funded All Pikin for Learn (APfL) project, and is a co-principal recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant to the country. Other funding includes the EU-funded COVID response project, the Coca Cola-funded RAIN project, and the DFID-funded waste management project. In addition, the country program is working on several high-profile opportunities included establishing a Freetown Water Fund, supporting the Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum regeneration, and emergency response to COVID-19 funded by USG/OFDA. CRS Urban malaria research project anticipate that by incorporating malaria activities in the Transform Freetown Project, a more holistic and sustainable approach to improving the health and reducing malaria prevalence can be achieved.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Project Officer

Department: Global Fund – NFM3 Project Unit
Reports To: Program Manager – Global Fund – NFM3 Project Unit
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 50% travel to Field Sites

Job Summary:
As a lead for the Global Fund NFM3 Grant team, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. Manage social and behavioral change communication activities for the project. Provide technical guidance to SRs on SBCC activities including capacity building and mentoring. Ensure alignment and synergy among partners in SBCC activities. Provide technical support NMCP, NLTP, NACP & HSS Hub to integrate SBCC activities

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.
Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in International Relations or in the field of the Global Fund NFM3 Grant would be a plus.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of SBC in health and for the work with and for NGOs.
Additional education may substitute for some experience; additional experience may substitute for some education.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
Staff supervision experience a plus.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job: English, Kerio, at least two other languages
Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal to CRS: GF Project Director, Head of Programs, Head of operations, GF Grants Accountant, CRS Finance Manager, Other GF Project Staff, CRS Regional and HQ Technical Advisors, Compliance Manager, the CP Head of programing
External: RTA for Malaria and HSS, Regional MEAL, Regional Nutrition; Local Fund Agent, External Auditors, Regional Finance Officer, Regional Finance Manager

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Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.

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

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

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

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

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

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th May 2021.

2.) Grant Accountant

Department: Global Fund – NFM3 Project Unit
Reports To: Grant Manager – Global Fund, NFM3 Project Unit
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: CRS Country Office, Freetown with 50% travel to Field Sites

Job Summary:
You will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Finance Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, you will deliver quality support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards. To Support all financial management aspects of the Global Fund project and works directly with SRs to ensure compliance with contracts and financial reporting in line with the standards and policies of the Global Fund and CRS. Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place. Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with CRS policies and strengthen the financial management capacities of all SRs. Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and contracts signed with SRs. Conduct quarterly field supervision of SRs and provide on-the-job coaching

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed.
Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transactions processing. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation as instructed.
Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents.
Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next-level Finance staff.
Keep custody of various documents (e.g. blank/undelivered checks, fuel coupons, etc.).

Basic Qualifications
BSC in accounting required. Professional diploma/Certificate or courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration a plus.
Minimum of two years’ work experience in a similar role with some familiarity of standard accounting practices. Experience with an international organization a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using MS Office packages, in particular Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data entry into online databases and forms.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented. Able to meet deadlines.
Strong customer service ethic and abilities. Ability to work collaboratively

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job
Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 60 %.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal to CRS: GF Project Director, GF Grants Accountant, CRS Finance Manager, Other GF Project Staff, Compliance Manager, the CP Head of programing
External: Local Fund Agent, External Auditors,

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