Please Note: All IPA Volunteerships are remote due to COVID-19

IPA’s office in Sierra Leone (SL) and the Principal Investigator, Anne Karing (University of Chicago), are looking for remote student volunteer(s) to support ongoing research on the intersection of health and behavioral economics.

In Sierra Leone, where immunization is valued, but not fully adhered to, researchers worked with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to test the impact on immunization rates of highly visible bracelets for children, signaling whether and to what extent children had completed their immunization schedules. The study found that bracelets signaling timely completion of all immunizations increased vaccination rates by 14 percentage points. The aim of the follow-up research is to assess the long-term impacts of the signals on immunization and other health behaviors, its social welfare effects, and to identify a path to scale for the intervention.

The research team is further working on new projects in health in the urban setting of Freetown. The research investigates e.g. the demand for informal markets for medicines, physical pain and its impacts of labor supply, the operation of pharmacies and impact of market competition on altruistic preferences.

Position Summary: The Student Volunteer will work closely with a research staff and communicate with the PI team to:

• Support the cleaning and analysis of survey data
• Support High Frequency Checks and other data quality assurance processes
• Design and refine survey instruments, and code them on Survey CTO
• Support with the training and monitoring of field teams
• Distil critical information from discussions and academic research into briefs to drive policy formation
• Support capacity building and trainings with local staff
• Engage in frequent communication with the PI, Research Manager, and the field team
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, health, or related areas of study
    • Preferably a master’s degree or currently enrolled student in one of the above fields
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter, resourceful and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Desire for intercultural exchange and capacity-building
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies
• Eager to learn, and gain experience in a fast-paced organization
• Willingness to support capacity building with local staff
• Prior knowledge of quantitative data collection instruments and tools is a plus
• Prior knowledge of quantitative data analysis packages (Stata) is a plus

Application Instructions

1) Send a resume and a cover letter to fconteh@poverty-action.org

• In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
• Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter
• In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line:

IPA-SL: Health and Behavioral Economics Student Volunteer

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 830 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

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Job ID: 34531

Practice Area – Job Family: Management

Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 20/04/2021

Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Education & Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Languages: English

Grade: P3

Vacancy Type: FTA International

Posting Type: Common System

Bureau: Africa

Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

OPENED TO NON SIERRA LEONEAN CANDIDATES

Background

Job Purpose/Background The change management of Sierra Leone Country Office has recommended positions been nationalized. After the delinking, the CO new structure brings one Deputy covering Programme and Operations. Key functions performed by IPs were filled as national positions. As the Country Office is transitioning in its change management, implementation capacities remain a huge challenge to deliver efficiently and effectively. Thus, to ensure proper resources and results management and preventative oversight, the UNDP Country Office approved to recruit a resident oversight and compliance specialist with programmatic and Operations profile under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative Operations and Programme/ in support of optimal results and resource management, transparency, accountability, client orientation. Thus, the Oversight and Compliance Specialist is very critical and is actually aimed at strategically managing and mitigating UNDP’ financial resources risk in a typical OAI high-risk rated office like UNDP Sierra Leon. The Compliance and Oversight Specialist will be responsible for supporting the DRR(P/O) and coordinating the overall work and day-to-day management of Programme and Operations in delivery the CO development results. The O/C Specialist will work closely with GSSU, the Regional Support Teams and the entire Bureau for effective coordination and timely compliance of cooperate policies by ensuring high quality assurance and oversight for programme and operations in delivering results as stipulated in the current Country Programme Document (CPD).

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic advice, lead and coordinate annual IWP planning and ensure effective programme quality assurance, including sound planning and monitoring of programme financial resources throughout full cycle of programming from formulation, initiation, implementation to closing projects;
• Acts as the HACT focal point and coordinates HACT and NIM, DIM and CO Audit Exercises to ensure their effectiveness and Risk Management.
• Provides substantive catalytic support on programme strategic planning in relation to the current CPD and coordinate annual programme implementation exercise.
• Oversee the CO day-to-day Programme Implementation based on the Current CPD.
• Capacity building and Facilitation of knowledge sharing in the Country Office project and program staff and IPs/RPs

Details Responsibilities: 1)

Strategic supports to Senior Management in strategic oversight, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.

• Supports the development of systems to foster improvements in the application of internal control systems and in the maintenance of compliance standards in the CO.
• Works closely with the SM in the CO and actively fosters collaboration between the various CO units and the project teams, HQ staff and Government officials, ensuring a successful financial performance by providing programme resource analysis for effective planning of resources.
• Advises on implementation modalities based on UNDP rules and regulations.
• Advises project staff and implementing partners regarding control systems, assess their effectiveness and general operational compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies.
• In consultation with the Programme Managers and Cluster Team Leaders, assesses work processes and procedures to ensure that tasks are carried out with maximum efficiency.
• Provides regular monitoring of the CO delivery, TRAC and non-core resources allocation, revenue management and cost recovery.
• Ensures periodic monitoring of dashboards and exceptions, identification of remedial actions.
• Supports preparation and quality-assures legal documents, including LoAs, MoUs, MCGs and Cost Sharing Agreements based on UNDP rules and regulations.
• Ensures effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets, compliance with corporate requirements.
• Ensures monitoring of achievement of results including rigorous application of ATLAS applications.
• Ensures the sound management of financial, accounting and realization of the Programme outputs through activities, in compliance with UNDP financial rules and regulations as well as specific fund/donor requirements.
• Ensures the adherence to and implementation of the procurement plan in all its components, while ensuring efficient utilization of resources in accordance with UNDP rules and policies (in close coordination and partnership with the Procurement Section.

2)

Acts as the HACT focal point and coordinates HACT and NIM, DIM and CO Audit Exercises to ensure their effectiveness and Risk Management.

• In consultation with relevant programme and operations teams and under the oversight of the Senior Management, assesses risk areas and works with project staff to minimize risk exposure levels.
• Coordinates periodic HACT exercises and ensure that the CO is HACT compliant.
• Prepares annual audit plan for projects and coordinates with senior management and relevant teams and partners and Ips.
• Monitors the implementation of previous audit recommendations and advises the CO Management Team on status at its regular meetings activities.
• Participates in project’s audit, control and follow up.
• Coordinates the audit exercise among programme, project and operations staff and ensures compliance with audit quality standards and timeframes.
• Provides evaluation feedback into policy/programme/project design and ensure optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all evaluations.
• Provides methodological support to various programme units during the formulation, approval and implementation of M&E procedures and instruments and select RBM tools, in particular related to monitoring.
• In collaboration with relevant programme and operations teams, carries out programme analysis, at outcome and sub outcome level, in order to capture lessons learned and ensure that risks are properly monitored and mitigated.
• In consultation with programme team, assess work processes and procedures to ensure that tasks are carried out with maximum efficiency
• Undertakes regular field visits to ensure compliance and timely execution of the planned monitoring & evaluation by various programme and project units
• Supports the actual conduct of evaluation of projects and programmes in collaboration with the DRR P/O and UNDP programme and in consultation with the Evaluation Office in HQ, including outcome level evaluations, aiming at measuring the impact of the CO programme.

3) Oversee the CO day-to-day Programme Implementation based on the Current CPD.

• Manage the day-to-day work of the programme team, including advise to the finalizing programme team’s annual workplan, ensuring compliance with programme goals and results-based indicators.
• Review and provide feedback to ongoing projects/ programmes or related strategies and documents, workplans and related knowledge products and publications.
• Provide strategic and specialized technical advice on the development of systems, processes and mechanisms to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring and progress reporting.
• Review and evaluate proposals and oversee the preparation of donor proposals and reports.

• Analyse and ensure alignment of project budgets with logical framework matrices and work plans.
• Oversee programme quality control and identification of potential challenges.

4) Provides substantive catalytic support on programme strategic planning in relation to the current CPD,UNSDCF and coordinate activities in the annual programme planning exercise. Support the IWP & ROAR processes and other corporate planning and results reporting exercises.

• Supports Senior Management (SM) in business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management and control of the workflows in the Programme Units.
• Strategically Contributes to regular assessments of the country strategic plans and implementation plans and identifies lessons learned and areas of emphasis to underpin consistently improved programming and future strategic plan development.
• Introduces innovation and best practices to enhance programme performance

5) Capacity building and Facilitation of knowledge sharing in the Country Office project and program staff and IPs/RPs:

• Provide training to new staff on Atlas and UNDP project implementation, including SOP’s for program and finance related matters.
• Provide training on project implementation to UNDP counter parts, in preparation of the switch from DIM to NIM.
• Prepare manuals for NIM/DIM implementation for project and counterparts.
• Advises projects and programs on UNDP project implementation from PSU perspective, including alternative delivery mechanisms to speed up delivery.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Programme Oversight and Finance management.
• Recognized contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice

Competencies

Core Competencies

Innovation

• Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them

Leadership

• Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers

People Management

• Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others

Communication

• Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others

Technical/Functional Competencies

Audit

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Project Management

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Knowledge Management

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Operational Efficiency

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Risk Management

• Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Delivery

• Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance, Auditing, Development Finance and planning, Economics or in a similar discipline.

Experience

• A Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in managing projects or programmes, including financial management (particularly developing and implementing financial control systems) and audit management within the private sector or International NGOs.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in international organization and familiarity with UNDP management system is highly desirable especially in HACT procedures and ATLAS functionality.
• Language Requirements
• Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable.

Other:

• Excellent knowledge of project management, audit track, accounting and budgetary procedures and techniques, procurement of goods and services, stocks and assets control as per UN regulations and rules.
• Excellent knowledge of computer standard applications, information system analysis, database etc.
• Excellent knowledge of issues pertaining to multi-donors funding, related reporting systems, especially within the context of large fiduciary funds administered by the United nations or UNDP more specifically.
• Good knowledge and understanding of local working conditions in a Post Conflict situation.
• Ready to work under extremely hazardous conditions and in a stressful environment.
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships.
• Cultural sensitivity, inter-personal skills and ability to work smoothly under pressure.

Disclaimer

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FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THIS POSITION IS STRICLY FOR NON-SIERRA LEONE NATIONALS AND ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED

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Application Deadline: 20th April, 2021.

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting for Financial Analyst.

Sierra Leone has long struggled with some of the world’s worst health outcomes—including a maternal mortality epidemic in which a woman’s lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy or childbirth is 1 in 20. Extreme poverty prevents most families from accessing health care. And often the care they need isn’t available, given the country’s severe shortage of trained clinicians, health infrastructure, and medical supplies. West Africa’s historic Ebola outbreak intensified all of these problems, and further eroded Sierra Leone’s already weak health system. So when the government requested PIH’s help to end the outbreak, we agreed—and committed to staying long past Ebola, to build and strengthen a health system founded on every Sierra Leonean’s right to health. Today, in partnership with the government, PIH supports six health facilities across three districts in an effort to build a health system that protects every Sierra Leonean’s right to health, especially those most vulnerable to sickness and injustice.

Description

Financial Analyst – Job Description

Overview of the Role: Reporting to the Finance Director , the Financial Analyst is responsible for producing or supporting the Grants & Finance team in producing various financial analyses for budget planning and analysis, general accounting entries, restricted revenue accounts, and other ad-hoc financial planning needs . He/she is primarily involved in regularly providing the Director of Finance with the relevant information to facilitate decision-making, supporting the use of routine financial management processes and software, and building the capacity of the Finance & Grants teams in all PIH financial planning and management processes.

J ob duties and responsibilities: The Financial Analyst’s duties and responsibilities will include : Financial Planning and A nalysis (50 %)

• Play a technical role under the Director of Finance in compiling the annual budget and supporting mid-year rebudgeting by preparing advanced analyses, summarizing changes and synthesizing key information to inform decision points, and working with the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, & Grants team to ensure proper and timely reflectio n in accounting systems (Vena, Serenic , etc.)
• Support the Director of Finance in preparing regular financial analyses, including the Quarterly Senior Management Team financial health update, Monthly Financial Update to Level3 Approvers, and ad-hoc scenario analyses for financial decisions (i.e. COLA, performance-based raises, budget shortfalls, etc.)
• Producing a thorough variance analysis each month using the consolidated monthly financial report s (Power B I, Programs activities reports ) and Serenic when more detail s are required
• Participating in m onth- end accounting processes including reconciliations and journals reviews and adjustment , including targeted support for triaging issues with Vena, Serenic , PBI, etc. as required
• Works with grant managers to ensur e timely posting/ recording review s for accura cy and comp leteness of funds’ pe rformance and timely reporting
• Other support with routine financial accounting & management and restricted funds processes as required by the Director of Finance

Financial Management Processes I mprovement & Capacity Building (3 5%)

• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen financial management, planning, and analysis processes within PIH-SL and work with the Director of Finance and appointed PIH-SL finance and grants team members to scope new changes, build/improve processes, and implement
• Work with the Director of Finance to identify and prioritize key process improvements to reduce financial risk and strengthen financial controls, develop a year-long improvement plan, and remain accountable to implementing program improvements alongside co-collaborators identified by the Director of Finance
• Work with Director of Finance, Finance Managers, and Financial Controller on improving t he financial literacy of the budget managers around budget management processes to help strengthen controls and budget oversight practices
• Taking part in systems’ and process improvement initiatives initiated by others
• Build the capacity of the PIH-SL Grants & Finance team in key priority areas, including use of PowerBI , Vena, Serenic , Excel and other needs identified by the Director of Finance. Commit to at least 3-5 hours/week spent on coaching, training, or mentoring of the team.

Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis & Long-Term Planning (15%)

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by the Director of Finance, or as request by the Senior Management Team (through the Director of Finance)

• Support in the development or use of modelling to forecast future costs, financial need, or plan programming
• Identify opportunities to run cost comparators, benchmarking, or other cost analyses to identify if PIH-SL’s costs are consistent with other PIH sites and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Finance or Executive Director

Skills and attributes:

• Experience with forecasting and budgeting , including building financial models
• Knowledge of accounting principles and relevant standards
• Ability to analyze complex reports with minimal direction
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to non-finance staff
• Organized and structured in daily duties , able to manage tasks with minimal oversight and consistently deliver
• Excellent attention to detail – this person must be relentlessly and consistently exceptional in being detail oriented
• Team player and ability to establish strong relationships , including co-creating work with others and be flexible to changing needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate business partnering
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously with minimal oversight
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
• Strong knowledge of Vena, Serenic , PowerBI , and PIH budgeting and accounting practices and processes

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Deadline for applications: Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Breakthrough ACTION is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance and Admin Assistant (x2)
2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

Breakthrough ACTION is a five-year cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead USAID’s social and behavior change programming around the world. Breakthrough ACTION is a partnership led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and works with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and implementing partners to increase the capacity of Sierra Leone institutions in risk communication to effectively address high-risk behaviors associated with zoonotic diseases and malaria.

In the last year, a disease outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that began in China has triggered a global pandemic, challenging public health systems throughout the world and their ability to effectively communicate with their populations. Sierra Leone reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 30, 2020, and by March 22, had recorded 3,948 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 79 deaths in the country. In January of 2021 an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak was reported in Guinea one of Sierra Leone’s neighboring countries. To date Sierra Leone has not recorded a case of Ebola but the country has since been in the preparedness and readiness phase to tackle any likely spread of the disease in the country. There is a recognized need to provide immediate and robust support to the government to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and halt any likely spread of Ebola into the country.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance and Admin Assistant (x2)

 

Breakthrough ACTION has received additional funding from USAID to support the GoSL with risk communication for Ebola and COVID-19 vaccination activities. Breakthrough ACTION is therefore seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill two positions of Finance and Admin Assistant to support with finance and administrative work relating to i) Ebola and ii) COVID-19 vaccination project response. The positions will be based in Freetown. The Finance and Admin Assistants will report to the Finance Manager of Breakthrough ACTION.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of Ebola and COVID-19 materials and equipment, organize maintenance and repair of such equipment, and order and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist with procurement process including obtaining quotations, follow up with vendors, preparing paperwork for contracts and purchase orders, going to the bank, etc.
• Organize travel including booking of tickets, accommodation and arranging for travel advances and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Assist Program Staff in organizing workshops and meetings, including selection of venues, preparing invitations, confirming attendance, organizing participant per diem payments and transportation, and ensuring other logistical support.
• Assist Finance and Administration Manager in coding expenses, and preparing and facilitating per diem and other workshop/training related payments as needed.
• Establish and maintain administrative and file systems (electronic and otherwise) to ensure smooth operation of Ebola and COVID-19 activities.
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and appointments; take minutes as needed.

 

Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in finance and administration in the NGO sector supporting USAID –funded projects.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with procurement procedures; USAID procurement procedures a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.
• Experience in working in emergency situation a plus.

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to: ccpsljobs@gmail.com

with “Finance and Admin Assistant” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than April 7, 2021, for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

 

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2.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

Breakthrough ACTION has received funding from USAID to support the GoSL with risk communication for Ebola and COVID-19 vaccination activities. Breakthrough ACTION is therefore seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill a position of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support the program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) component of these activities as well as ad-hoc support for other ongoing projects. This full-time position is based in Freetown.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The M&E Officer will, under the oversight and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Program Officer, support in-country program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), per CCP policies. The M&E Officer will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and/or Senior Program Officer.

 

Specific duties & responsibilities:

–        Successfully completes the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs certification course in Fundamentals of Program Monitoring for Social and Behavior Change within one month of hire.

–        Works with research team as needed to support development of research or public health practice protocols and tools, and development of MEL plans

–        Contributes to the development of MEL reports and potentially manuscripts for peer-review, presentations, posters, blogs and other products, using writing that is accurate, clear with logical flow, and appropriate for different audiences

–        Develops data visualization resources, including from virtual monitoring data dashboards, for reports, briefs, infographs, and other products

–        Helps prepare presentations of MEL findings and/or presents findings at external and internal meetings and conferences, and with local and community stakeholders

–        Assists with identification of key indicators and development of Performance Indicator Reference Sheets and Performance Monitoring Plans

–        Designs data capture tools for monitoring data that are relevant to specific indicators in the performance monitoring plan

–        Maintains and manages real time data monitoring systems such as google and social media analytics, etc.

–        Compiles data and estimates for program indicators at specified frequencies and from multiple sources for entry into monitoring database. Keeps accurate records of data sources and communication

–        Routinely Inputs data accurately into project monitoring database and conducts quality and validity checks

–        Maintains monitoring data dashboards and provides data visualizations for country specific and Breakthrough ACTION indicators

–        Assists with monitoring of project activities and tracks/reports on progress against indicators

–        Supports compilation and analysis of monitoring data to provide program feedback

–        Participates in data audits as needed

–        Assists with data cleaning of monitoring data and data preparation for analysis, w/direction

–        Assists with basic descriptive analysis on monitoring data using appropriate software

–        Contributes to analysis and interpretation of qualitative data w/direction

–        Involves and fully informs team members and supervisors on progress of tasks in a timely way.

–        Works directly with and supports program staff at headquarters and in the field as needed

–        Regularly attends and participates in project team meetings and other meetings with partners and stakeholders

 

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

 

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree (MA, MPH, etc.) with 3-5 years professional experience in monitoring public health programs.

 

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

–        Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

–        Familiarity with mobile data collection applications like COMM CARE, ODK is a plus

–        Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self-driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines.

–        Familiarity with data analysis approaches for both qualitative and quantitative data

–        Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data-entry systems or software.

–        Fluent in English, both written and spoken, excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter, and 3 references as one PDF document to: ccpsljobs@gmail.com

with “M&E Officer” stated in the email subject line. Do not send certificates. Applicants that do not follow the directions exactly will be discarded. All applications must be received no later than April 7, 2021, for consideration. Because of the number of applicants, we cannot respond to every applicant.

Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international, non-profit organization, with 21 country offices worldwide. Created in 1915, HKI’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition through evidence-based programs. HKI opened in Sierra Leone in 2004 and currently receives funding from USAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF and others.

HKI’s portfolio of programs covers a diverse range of infectious disease control/elimination and nutrition programs that target vulnerable communities, households and family members. HKI is lead partner for the Ministry of Health, Sanitation integrated community-based program to control/eliminate onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and soil transmitted helminths through mass drug administration. Within its nutrition programs, HKI currently supports the government in its two programs; Six Monthly Contact Point and Orange Flesh Sweet Potato.

In line with our global mission, HKI’s main objective in Sierra Leone is to support the government to develop policies and programs that address mortality and morbidity associated with malnutrition; and morbidity and disability caused by neglected tropical diseases and to assist the country to achieve the Sustainable Development

Functional Relationships

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Deputy Country Director (DCD) and is a member of the Country Management Team (CMT).  To ensure congruity and consistency of financial policies and procedures, the Finance Manager will also be a member of the global Finance department with dotted-line reporting relationships to members of the global team who supervise and support accounting, budget and finance, finance systems and grants compliance in country offices.

The Finance Manager works closely with the DCD, CD, CMT and Program Managers, facilitating integration between accounting, finance and program staff towards the common goal of ensuring that project objectives are met.  This position supervises a team of professional level and support staff and liaises with donors and/or subrecipients for the country’s portfolio, representing Helen Keller at donor and project partner meetings.

Helen Keller Intl has a matrixed reporting structure that respects both the line management and authority within departments and geographical hierarchies as well as the accountability and oversight duties of subject matter experts outside of each department and geography. Regular communication and a spirit of teamwork among colleagues, both hierarchically and laterally are essential to make this structure thrive. 

Scope of the Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall financial management of the country office portfolio which may be composed of projects funded by USAID and/or other multi-lateral or privately funded initiatives. S/he will manage a collaborative effort with country office and global management colleagues to ensure adherence to Helen Keller policies and procedures, maintain strong internal controls; supervise the management and maintenance of the general ledger and all other accounting functions and oversee and participate in the administration and management of awards in the country office portfolio; and the implementation of financial oversight mechanisms to ensure financial integrity and compliance with donor and Helen Keller policies as well as local laws across programs. 

Specific Responsibilities

Overall Management and Leadership

• As a member of the CMT, participate in strategic planning and direction setting for the country office its programs, lending your unique perspective and expertise to the process.
• Lead finance department in a collaborative effort with program managers to ensure high-quality financial planning, management, reporting and auditing of all programs, including thorough budget preparation and oversight.
• Identify operational challenges that affect the integrity of resource management.
• Participate in international work groups assigned to develop global policies and/or optimize systems and procedures.
• Review and assess status of the country office policies, procedures and workflows, identify gaps or outdated policies and prioritize improvements.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations of local authorities (e.g., consortium of non-governmental organizations, Tax Department) and constituents that impact Helen Keller’s operations.
• Make proposals for best practices in financial operations.

Accounting and General Ledger Management

• • Manage and work directly with accounting and finance staff to ensure timely and accurate general ledger maintenance, banking and cash management, accounts payable, and payroll and procurement processes, for the primary office and any sub-offices.
  • Maintain a clear segregation of duties within the finance and accounting team and ensure strong internal controls are in place and that staff are cross trained so that replacements are always available.

• Ensure that:
  • general ledger balances are analyzed;
  • Bank reconciliations are performed accurately, monthly and reconciling items are resolved timely
  • quality financial reports are produced according to donor and Helen Keller timetables
  • payroll is analyzed for accuracy and consistency before final approval by the CD;
  • benefit and tax payments (social security contributions, taxes, etc.) are made on time and that clear evidence of payments is available.
  • Financial data is accurate and up to date for a timely monthly closing process.
  • Filing systems and archiving of financial records are maintained.
  • Maintain cash flow to ensure that liquidity is maintained; monitor currency fluctuations; establish sound electronic banking procedures with well documented system access controls.
  • Manage country and project audits.
  • Serve as a link with the bank on the electronic payment system and other facilities.
  • Track donor agreements and sub-grants to partners and ensure that all advances to partners are justified and deliverables are received; and

Budget and Grants Management

• Maintain a complete financial knowledge of the portfolio of awards in the country office.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual and mid-term budget of the country office .
• Conduct monthly monitoring of project implementation rates and share variance analysis reports with the CD and budget owners.
  • Prepare invoices, financial reports, analyze accruals, forecasts and other financial deliverables for awards.
  • Reconcile donor reports to the general ledger (cash and expenses).
  • Track and report monthly project expenditures, fund execution rates, and donor funds received, and provide appropriate information to the Country Director and program managers on a monthly basis.
  • Ensures that budgets and other financial information are properly represented in financial and project management systems. Manage hard copy and electronic records for each project.
  • Conduct field visits to sub-recipients, as required, to assist in the assessment of sub-recipients’ financial management.
  • Prepare proposal budgets and budget amendments. Review budgets to ensure conformity with the work plan
  • Prepare budget narratives for grant proposal budgets
  • Manage the project start-up and/or closing processes, as needed.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of donor procedures and USAID rules and regulations.

Human Resources Management

• Model collaboration for your matrixed team: effectively consult and inform colleagues to maximize efficiency and knowledge sharing and integrate guidance and direction from subject matter experts in your office and elsewhere in the global organization to maximize performance.
• Build a highly effective Finance team, recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff, and engaging in frequent performance conversations with team members.
• Delegate authority, consult with, and guide staff to achieve goals and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.
• Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, colleagues and donors by providing ongoing feedback in a context of mutual respect.
• Participate in the recruitment process of other staff as requested by management.

Perform any other task to contribute to the smooth running of the organization at the request of the hierarchy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance Management, accounting or an equivalent university degree; plus
• Professional experience of at least ten (10) years with at least five (05) years in a similar position, preferably in an international NGO, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, financial and general ledger management, financial controls, and project management including demonstrated ability to develop and monitor budgets, and collaboratively manage operational activities.
• Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills.  An ability to ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of donor regulations including USAID and/or other foreign government development agencies, and other multilateral development agencies is a plus.
• Interest in international development and public health programs as well as an understanding of the synergy between the programmatic, operational, and financial components in project design and implementation, highly desirable.
• Ability to negotiate/support negotiations effectively with donors, troubleshoot issues, and take proactive approaches to improving financial and budget management processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French.
• Good level (spoken and written) in English.
• Proven knowledge of online accounting systems a must; QuickBooks is an asset.
• Highly computer literate including knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word; PowerPoint; Outlook), and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables.
• Ability to:
  • perform duties that require a close attention to detail;
  • prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion.
  • maintain balance when under stress.
  • work in a decentralized organizational structure with a highly collaborative approach.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to

Sierraleone.Recruitment@hki.org

noting the job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until 26 March 2021.

Please note that a copy of your application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk officer, Ministry of Labor, New England. A photocopy of a valid labor card should be attached to all applications 

In the spirit of our namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above or Tel: 0718397967

HELEN KELLER INTL

• DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, AND INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
• DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
• DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY

The United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) IT Operations Assistant
2.) Finance Officer
3.) Business Support Assistant (Programme)

 

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world

achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). The Job holders report to a Head of the Unit, Chief or Information Technology Officer, or the designate. At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other staff.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) IT Operations Assistant

 

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver high quality technical support, system and data maintenance across a range of areas, in order to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.To deliver high quality technical support, system and data maintenance across a range of areas, in order to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimisation, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use.
• Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available.
• Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services.
• Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
• With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
• Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology.
• Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organised.
• Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
• Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
• Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services.
• Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Governance, Strategy and Architecture

Demonstrates awareness of overall IT governance structure and system architecture development to support the process and assist in design of interaction between systems.

Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization

Has basic understanding of project management principles to provide basic estimates on timing, resource utilisation and costs to facilitate the project planning process.

Technical Expertise

Continuously updates one’s own knowledge about new technologies and product modifications; Is sought out for advice/expertise and recognized internally as an important technical reference.

Service Management

Understands and follows the established standards and protocols for service excellence within own domain to maintain quality of delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Client Management

Exhibits a detailed understanding of customers’ IT requests in order to effectively address and manage internal customers ‘needs. Identifies recurrent issues to propose long-term solutions.

Procurement and Contract Management

Assists in the technology selection process by collating information on vendors and/or products for evaluation against criteria.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has experience resolving more complex technical issues.
• Has worked with head of units in defining requirements for functional area.
• Has experience with the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate clients’ service problems.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leonean nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) Finance Officer

 

JOB PURPOSE

To support the stewardship of WFP’s resources, monitoring budgets, forecasting, analysing, reporting and providing core administrative support to enable effective management of funds, and ensure assistance to beneficiaries is undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Support corporate finance and resource management strategies and major ongoing programmatic initiatives, participating where appropriate using finance and resource management expertise.
• Contribute towards the development of country specific plans and processes, aligned with Regional and wider WFP strategy, policies and processes to meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries within the Country.
• Analyse and report on key data for financial status and outcomes of projects in accordance with corporate governance requirements, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and accounting processes are complied with.
• Monitor and analyse budgets for new and ongoing projects according to established corporate procedures and requirements.
• Perform bank reconciliations, disbursements, clearance of receivables, overall cash management and monthly financial closures on a regular basis in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Where necessary, deliver core administrative services, working with contractors and following standard processes to provide cost-effective, quality and timely services to WFP staff.
• Where necessary, undertake basic human resource functions related to staff benefits, recruitment of local staff, and training.
• Collate and analyse data for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, in order to provide management with financial, accounting and budgetary information to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Track and analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements to policies, systems and procedures in order to minimise financial risks, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and ensure services are aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver financial controls and insight into WFP performance, undertaking periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify areas which may present potential audit, compliance or financial risks.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
• Represent unit/CO at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related fields, or First University degree in the same subject(s) with additional years of related work experience plus membership in an international recognized professional accountancy body such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPA) or equivalent. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese. National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.

• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Internal Controls & Compliance

Utilizes understanding of risk management approaches and internal controls to monitor projects and programmes to confirm regulatory compliance and ensure data integrity.

Performance Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis

Manages budget, business planning, and forecasting discussions on a programme-wide level, integrating financial resource information from a portfolio of projects to analyze effectiveness and financial viability.

Resources Management (People, time, assets, etc.)

Monitors trends in staffing and resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders.

Financial Management and Accounting Principles

Monitors and advises senior leaders on the financial status of projects and programmes, tracking outcomes to ensure transparent and effective utilization of resources.

Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge

Demonstrates thorough understanding of WFP programme and financial policies, business processes and applies these in the implementation or support of WFP programme interventions.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
• Has experience implementing accounting and internal control processes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leonean nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

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3.) Business Support Assistant (Programme)

 

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
• Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
• Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
• Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff.
• Maintain relationships with a range of individuals through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff.
• Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.
• Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes.
• Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues in performing their duties.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of specialised common business practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals in order to provide a high quality support service.
• Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
• Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Language: General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an ‘I will’/’We will’ spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open to Sierra Leone nationals only

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 March 2021

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Job no: 538650

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: G-6

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, resilience.

Please visit UNICEF Sierra Leone website here: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Representative, the incumbent is accountable for procedural communications, operations and administrative support services, as well as specialized administrative functions, to enhance the smooth running of the Representative’s day-to day activities. He/she represents the Representative in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

A. Communications Support:

• On behalf of the Representative, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls.
• Provide routine information pertaining to the work of the office.
• Draft responses to written inquiries on routine questions.
• Follow up on established deadlines and ensuring timely submissions by staff of reports, correspondence and other documents.

B. Administrative Support:

• Maintain the supervisor’s calendar and arrange meetings.
• Organize official travel on behalf of the Representative.
• Prepare briefing materials for official trips or meetings.
• Prepare documentation for the supervisor’s signature reviewing for style, factual and grammatical accuracy.

C. Operations Support:

• Support capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts.
• Maintain and update a system which monitors the absence of staff.
• Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment, and updating the inventory of items.

D. Budget Monitoring Support:

• Provide support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
• Monitor budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
• Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.
• Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

E. Procurement Support:

• Guide managers in the process of PCA/SSAs in line with UNICEF policies and guidance.

• Facilitate the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TOR’s in VISION, and making necessary logistical arrangements.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
• A minimum of six years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
• Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
• Demonstrable organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (2)
• Planning and Organizing (2)
• Following Instruction and Procedures (2)

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: Mar 08 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Mar 21 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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

 

 

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.

 

Job Summary

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Project. VectorLink 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 24 African countries and Cambodia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Under the supervision of the Country Finance & Administration Manager, the Financial Analyst/Accountant 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 Responsibilities

• Records expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts
• Prepares payment vouchers and correspoonding checks
• Prepares payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc)
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
• Checks petty cash payments and periodically reconciles petty cash balances
• Keeps a register of fixed assets and maintains an easy cross reference system of all government property
• Ensures that the books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required
• Prepares the monthly ROV in accordance with Abt Associates procedures and policies
• Prepares monthly cash requests, and promptly advises action required to cover estimated costs
• Liaises with the Finance & Contracts Director and the Project Financial Analyst at the VectorLink Headquarters Office on all aspects of financial procedures and any issues that may arise
• Ensures that government taxes are paid on time
• Ensures that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is conducted
• Assists the Finance & Administration Manager in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the company

 

Other Prerequisites/Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, or other relevant field
• At least six (6) years of professional experience in accounting and program financial management
• Experience working on international development programs. experience on 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
Master’s degree and 6-8 years of experience 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. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:  Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

How to Apply

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

 

 

 

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Rising Academy Network (RAN) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Academics Officer
2.) Data Coordinator
3.) Revenue Officer

 

Through great curriculum, intensive teacher coaching and actionable data, we help teachers and school leaders bring quality to every classroom. We innovate through low-cost private schools we own and operate ourselves, then take these learnings and work with governments and other partners to improve the quality of their schools at scale. We’re one of the fastest-growing quality-focused education companies in Africa, and a Certified B Corp®. Founded in Sierra Leone in 2014, we provided emergency education to children kept out of school by the Ebola Epidemic before opening our first school in April 2015. Today, we serve 50,000 students across more than 160 schools in Sierra Leone, Liberia and now Ghana.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Academics Officer

The context

Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At Rising Academies, we’re changing that, and we want your help.

About us

We are a growing network of inspiring schools in West Africa. Our mission is to unleash the full potential of every student, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and character to succeed in further study, work, and day-to-day life.

We support more than 50,000 students across Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana through a combination of low-cost private schools we manage directly, and partnership schools we manage in collaboration with governments. We offer four phases of education, from nursery through to senior secondary.

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Academics Officer to driving student learning and achieve academic excellence in our private schools. The Academics Officer will report to the Program Manager and work closely with teachers, School Leaders and School Performance Managers, as well as the wider Academics team.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure NPSE, BECE and WASSCE students are well-prepared to pass their WAEC exams
• Strengthen and document Rising’s WAEC exam preparation strategies
• Work closely with academic departments to improve Rising’s termly assessment approach
• Routinely review assessment data and support academic departments to identify priorities
• Identify any areas of Rising’s curriculum in need of revision and improvement
• Ensure all schools are appropriately timetabled and staffed
• Support school leaders to ensure parents understand their child’s progress in learning
• Encourage and support enrichment activities in schools, like debate and quiz competitions

Education, experience and skills required

• University level undergraduate degree
• Passionate about improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone
• Track record of working with schools to achieve excellent results on public exams
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Strong relationship building skills but also a self-starter

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Gmail (email) and use of the internet
• Willingness to learn, give and receive feedback, and try new approaches
• The highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness

We will consider all applicants that meet the skills and education requirements and endeavour to train the successful candidate as required. The individual should be knowledgeable of the WAEC education system in Sierra Leone and have a keen interest in improving and developing the education of students at Rising Academy Network. This will be a full-time post.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive for the role and experience of the candidate
• Significant opportunity for increased responsibility and promotion

Application instructions and deadline

Interested applicants should

• Email a cover letter and an up-to-date CV/resume with your contact number to jobs@risingacademies.com
• Include ‘Academics Officer Sierra Leone’ in the subject line  Submit your application by March 1^st, 2021

We regret that due to the expected volume of applications, we will not be contacting unsuccessful candidates.

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2.) Data Coordinator

The context

Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At Rising Academies, we’re changing that, and we want your help.

About us

We are a growing network of inspiring schools in West Africa. Our mission is to unleash the full potential of every student, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and character to succeed in further study, work, and day-to-day life. We support more than 50,000 students across Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana through a combination of low-cost private schools we manage directly, and partnership schools we manage in collaboration with governments.

In Sierra Leone, we own and operate 5 private schools that offer four phases of education, from nursery through to senior secondary. We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and highly organised Data Coordinator to join our team in Sierra Leone. Reporting to the Data and Analytics Manager, the Data Coordinator will lead the data efforts of the Sierra Leone office, providing the other departments with timely and accurate data to understand how our model is implemented in our schools.

Key Responsibilities of the Data Coordinator

• Ensure databases are well-maintained and organized. Data is accurate and accessible at all times.
• Identify strategic priorities by carefully reviewing and analysing data from across our schools in Sierra Leone.
• Present insights and conclusions to the country team to drive performance in our schools.
• Lead a team of outstanding data professionals in Sierra Leone.
• Support teams at all levels of the organisation to understand and interpret data effectively.
• Conduct trainings across the organisation to build capacity and progress staff opportunities within the organisation.
• Successfully lead data collection activities in our schools and potential projects.
• Work closely with the RAN Data & Analytics Manager to ensure that all organisational data needs are met across Rising’s International School Network.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential system improvements.
  • University level undergraduate degree.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience on a related field (data collection, research, finance, IT).
  • Passionate about improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone.

Qualifications and Experience

About you

• You are a strong communicator, able to motivate, challenge and support your team members.
• You set high standards for yourself and others, and go the extra mile to achieve organizational objectives.
• You understand the contexts in which we operate and the educational and operational challenges they pose.
• You are data-driven, making decisions in a logical way and on the basis of good evidence/reasoning.
• You are very well organized and have an eye for details.
• You have proficient Excel skills and are able to present data insightfully and clearly explain the meaning of it.
• You have experience with data collection, survey design and survey coding (using ODK, SurveyCTO, Kobo, or similar software).
• You are familiar with basic statistics and econometric concepts and use them appropriately.
• You learn quickly, are happy to give and receive feedback, and are interested in trying new approaches.
• You have the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness.

We will consider applicants that meet the skills and education requirements and endeavor to train the successful candidate as require. The individual should be knowledgeable of the education system in Sierra Leone and have a keen interest in improving and developing the education of students at Rising Academy Network. This will be a full-time post.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive for the role and experience of the candidate.
• Significant opportunity for increased responsibility and promotion.

Application instructions and deadlines

Interested applicants should

• Email a cover letter and an up-to-date CV/resume with your contact number to jobs@risingacademies.com
• Include “Data Coordinator Sierra Leone” in the subject line of your email.      Submit your application by March 1^st, 2021.

We regret that due to the expected volume of applications, we will not be contacting unsuccessful candidates.

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3.) Revenue Officer

 

The context

Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At Rising Academies, we’re changing that, and we want your help.

About us

We are a growing network of inspiring schools in West Africa. Our mission is to unleash the full potential of every student, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and character to succeed in further study, work, and day-to-day life. We support more than 50,000 students across Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana through a combination of low-cost private schools we manage directly, and partnership schools we manage in collaboration with governments.

In Sierra Leone, we own and operate five private schools that offer four phases of education, from nursery through to senior secondary. In order to effectively manage the finances within our private schools, we are seeking a motivated and diligent Revenue Officer to work directly in the schools. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Revenue Officer will be responsible for carefully monitoring and supporting effective financial management within each school.

Key responsibilities of the Revenue Officer

• Ensure financial controls are in place and diligently followed in all schools
• Build capacity of school leaders to follow all financial protocols in their schools
• Provide weekly reports to each school detailing fee payments and priorities for follow up
• Ensure all school leaders communicate effectively with parents about fees and payment deadlines
• Spot check financial records in schools to make sure all accounts are in order
• Conduct termly audits and reconciliations of all school accounts
• Report any concern or error in payment to the Business Manager immediately
• Support the Business Manager to position Rising as a school of choice
• Support the Business Manager with marketing and enrolment efforts

Education, experience and skills required

• University level undergraduate degree or diploma, preferably in Accounting or a relevant field
• Passionate about improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with financial record keeping and/or audits
• Experience in financial management and sticking to budget
• Exceptional English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Strong relationship building skills but also a self-starter
• Strong organisational and record keeping skills with a keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, MS Word, email and use of the internet
• Willingness to learn, give and receive feedback, and try new approaches
• The highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness

We will consider all applicants that meet the skills and education requirements and endeavour to train the successful candidate as required. The individual should be knowledgeable of the education system in Sierra Leone and have a keen interest in improving and developing the education of students at Rising Academy Network. This will be a full-time post.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive for the role and experience of the candidate
• Significant opportunity for increased responsibility and promotion

Application instructions and deadline

Interested applicants should

• Email a cover letter and an up-to-date CV/resume with your contact number to jobs@risingacademies.com
• Include ‘Revenue Officer Sierra Leone’ in the subject line
• Submit your application by March 1^st, 2021

We regret that due to the expected volume of applications, we will not be contacting unsuccessful candidates.