The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Associate
2.) Logistics Associate

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance Associate

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2.) Logistics Associate

Term of Reference (ToR)

Position : Finance Officer
Location : Freetown, Sierra Leone
Responsible to : Country Finance Manager
Duration : 10 Months

The Organization:

Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground (Search) works to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches towards collaborative solutions. With headquarters in Washington DC and a European office in Brussels, Search works to support constructive conflict resolution and inclusive decision-making in 39 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

We have worked in Sierra Leone since 2000, producing innovative radio and television programmes that have contributed to opening the space for dialogue on critical and sensitive social and political issues in the country. We have expertise in strategic communication, reinforcing the government’s and international community’s efforts on key campaigns, including governance reform, food security, gender mainstreaming, environment, education, health, elections, debate and decentralization.

Summary of the Position:
This is a full-time position assigned to the Finance Department for the purpose of supporting the management of Search’s finances, policies, and ensuring compliance with financial management procedures and processes for the Irish Aid Project titled Women United! Strengthening Women-led Social Cohesion and Accountability in Sierra Leone. The holder of this position will work closely with the other finance team members of Search, as well as partner’s Finance Officers ensuring that transactions are transparent, properly documented, and compliant with Search and donor requirements. S/he is expected to support the Irish Aid programme staff, partner organisations and CSOs to remain compliant within the financial management rules of Search and Irish Aid. S/he will be responsible to ensure that payment vouchers, receipts, liquidation, good delivery notes, field advances, meet the minimum standard based on Search’s processes and procedures. S/he will be providing training, coaching and mentoring support to Search’s staff and partners to build their capacity for efficient oversight of their internal controls, funds management and accounting processes.

Financial Management and Compliance
Perform oversight and review of financial management processes including supporting documentations of both Search and its partners in line with the donor and Search’s procedures.
Ensure that all expenditure related to Irish Aid grant is properly charged to appropriate budget lines and documented.
Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and charges.
Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions on the said grant.
Verify and support scanning of all supporting documentations with details attach in INTACCT.
To manage disbursement of advances to staff and partners, monitor the liquidations or retirement of those advances in respect to the policy of Search on advances.
Ensure daily entries of financial transactions of the Irish Aid grant in to INTACCT
Contribute to financial audits of the Irish Aid grant.
Ensure WATCHLIST is attached to every transaction according to the organization policy
Monitor all bank deposits and payments, participate in monthly Budget verse Actual meetings
Prepare journal entries to record bi-weekly payroll, re-class for wrong posting or coding, Bank charges, advance liquidations, and transfer from HQ.
Assist the Country Finance Manager in the review of supporting documentations for partners’ liquidations.

Cash Management:
Review petty cash management process, bank balances, and bank reconciliation.
Monitor currency gain/loss by recording and reconciling them on a monthly basis
Prepare monthly balance sheet
Support Irish Aid’s fund request processes.
Prepare draft payroll for Finance Manager’s review

Reporting:
Monthly Financial Reports on the Irish Aid project
Support the preparation of Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs)
Support the review of partners quarter report and provide feedback.
Support the production of final financial reports

Meetings and external Engagement
Support to organize monthly budget verse actual meetings for all staff.
Attend meeting with partners and produce report for every meeting.
Be available for external engagement at short notice.
Be available to travel to the providence where necessary.

Key competencies:
The below competencies have been identified as particularly important for the candidate to perform at the required level:
Basic understanding of double entry bookkeeping including trial balance. Able to prepare a journal and to reconcile a standing balance.
Excellent understanding of INGO financial management principles, structures, actors, and processes.
Able to analyse basic financial data and reach reasonable conclusions.
Able to write a comprehensive list of system procedures or instructions for use by non-finance staff.
Able to identify an arithmetical mistake. Able to review a schedule of financial data and to identify unusual items.
A collaborative communicator and team player.
A calm, confident and decisive self-starter requiring little further skill development to perform competently, and to the required standards.
Ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
Able to work in multi-cultural environment and adapt to gender and religious sensitivities.
Good understanding of the Sierra Leone political context and ability to work with all regions, political parties and other stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations, maintaining professionalism and a clear urgency of purpose.

Time Management Skills: Ability to effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Required education and Experience:
The position holder MUST have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields
At least 3- 5 years progressive experience working in the Financial Management Sector
At least 2-3 years’ experience working for and or with an INGO in similar position

Hours of Work:
The holder of this position will be expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Standard work hours will be 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. S/he may be required to work on weekends depending on the workload or field visit schedule. S/he will be based in Freetown but might travel in the field to support activities.
Mode of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates are asked to send their CVs (No more than 3 pages including names and contacts of 2 referees and motivation letter before close of business on 27th Feb 2021 at 4:00 pm through email to:

sierraleone-job@sfcg.org

Emails should be titled: “Application: Finance Officer”.

Affirmatively: Women are especially encouraged to apply

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions tested and proven in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In January 2018, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the three consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC has been working and implementing programmes in Sierra Leone since 2008. We are currently implementing Health, Education, Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA), Agriculture and Food Security, Small enterprise development and Microfinance programmes reaching approximately 2.5 million people in 13 districts in Sierra Leone within 38 branch offices

Position: Credit Officer Microfinance (MF) / Small Enterprise Program (SEP)
Job Location: Country Wide
Primary Responsibilities: To survey, group formation, admit members, disburse to client and realize outstanding, following all related policies and procedures. Give relevant report as and when required by the supervisor/management.
Specific duties:
Attend weekly group meeting as per schedule and maintain attendance register and group resolution book

Collect loan as per recovery schedule and update the passbooks and collection sheets

Select eligible members for loan disbursement, make disbursement schedule in consultation with Branch Manager, ensure quality of loan portfolios and conduct surveys if necessary

Ensure 100% loan collection from the borrowers

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports as per need of the organization

Properly maintain all loan & other office documents, group meeting registers and loan resolutions before disbursements;

Find new members and visit borrowers’ houses and businesses

Ensure good customer service to the borrowers; keep clients informed of all transactions details and maintain transparency;

Maintain good and loyal communication with the community people, Co-worker and supervisor

Safeguard Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Person Specifications:
Proven skills in fieldwork.
Honest and transparent in all dealings.
Extremely flexible, and has the ability to cope with stressful situations
Strong motivation, interpersonal and organization skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
Fluency in written and spoken English
Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.
Educational Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
An experience in community services will be an added advantage
Computer literacy is an added advantage
Employment type: Full Time
Interested candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, through email to:

recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

OR by hand to any of the addresses mentioned below.

Freetown – BRAC Application Box – SLANGO Office, Conteh Drive Tengbeh Town
Makeni – BRAC Application Box – EBK University, Magburaka Road
Makeni – BRAC Application Box – University of Makeni (UNIMAK) Azolini High Way
Bo – P.O. Box No. 31 – Bo Postal Building, 2 Mattru Road
Kailahun – P.O. Box No. 10 – Kailahun Postal Building, 11 Pendembu Road
Waterloo – BRAC Application Box – Waterloo Postal Office
Kono – BRAC Application Box – University of Management & Technology (UNIMECH) Kono Campus
Portloko – Abbato Technical College, Behind Agriculture Office, Port Loko
Only completed applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 22nd February, 2021

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

 

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Pact is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Capacity Development Consultant
2.) WABiLED Capacity Development Manager
3.) Conservation Finance Specialist
4.) National Mineral Processing Expert
5.) National Project Coordinator
6.) National Gender and Social Inclusion Expert

 

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Capacity Development Consultant

 

Department

Programs – Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Position Overview

Pact is part of the consortium implementing the MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project, a five-year global funded USAID project to provide targeted Maternal Newborn Child Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health (MNCH/FP/RH) and Technical and Capacity Development Assistance to countries to facilitate countries’ journeys to self-reliance. MCGL aims to contribute to global technical leadership and learning, and USAID’s policy dialogue for achievement of global MNCH/FP/RH goals through support to globally endorsed MNCH/FP/RH initiatives, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, and action plans.

Pact seeks a long-term consultant to work closely with the MCGL team to develop and lead Pact’s capacity development strategy for the project in Sierra Leone. This includes support to local partners by using Pact’s approaches such as the Integrated Technical and Organizational Capacity Assessments (ITOCA), Organizational Performance Index (OPI) and others. Successful applicants will work closely with Pact and other consortium partners, and progressively manage tasks independently. They are responsible for the quality design and delivery of the program’s CD activities and ensuring that these are implemented in compliance with all donor, consortium, Pact, and project-specific policies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical support

• Work with MCGL team and selected local partners to deliver high-quality technical and organizational capacity development activities for selected partners
• Work with Pact team to learn and apply CD tools including ITOCA, OPI and action plans with partners in Sierra Leone
• Develop materials and processes for topics identified for capacity development of partners, including training, mentoring, coaching, peer learning and other methods
• Manage Pact’s Capacity Solutions Platform for partner organizations
• Remain up to date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements and ensure that the project capacity development efforts are consistent with the best practices of the industry
• Perform other duties as needed, as the workplan evolves during this period

Management and coordination support

• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, CD activities and program reporting
• Coordinate with stakeholders in all aspects of activity planning, implementation, and monitoring and learning
• Attend and contribute to relevant MCGL working groups, meetings, and workshops
• Actively participate in Pact’s CD Community of Practice

• Join Pact’s project check-ins and provide regular updates on progress

Basic Requirements

• BA with 5+ years or MA with 3+ years of experience in global development, public health, organizational development, or related fields
• Experience in implementing technical and organizational capacity building programs with grassroots organizations, civil society organizations, governments, private sector
• Experience in facilitation, CD approaches and methods relevant to capacity development
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to perform and collaborate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a consortium of partners to produce timely and high-quality results
• Prior USG project experience pertaining to capacity strengthening is a plus
• Must be local to Sierra Leone

To be considered, applicants must submit the following

• CV in reverse chronological format
• Cover letter including consultant daily rate in USD and date available
• Proof of medical insurance
• Three professional references including name, contact information, relationship to the referee and reference to daily rate
• USAID BioData form ( https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17

Submit necessary documents to Elizabeth Lopez at:

elopez@pactworld.org

AND Brittany Haga at:

bhaga@pactworld.org

with “MCGL Sierra Leone Consultant” in subject line

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2.) WABiLED Capacity Development Manager

 

Department

Program Delivery (PDEL) – Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Overview

Pact is seeking an experienced Capacity Development Manager for the anticipated USAID- West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) Activity. The overall goal of WABiLED is to promote biodiversity conservation and climate resilient, low-emissions development in West Africa. The activity will be implemented across Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries, with field work in terrestrial transboundary landscapes of Mano River Union countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and CoÌ‚te d’Ivoire). WABiLED’s main components include: combatting wildlife trafficking; reducing deforestation, forest degradation and biodiversity loss; and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration from improved land use. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity. This position is contingent upon award and location of office for the position will be in one of the four activity countries: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and CoÌ‚te d’Ivoire.

The Capacity Development Manager will provide technical leadership and oversight of the project’s strategy to strengthen regional, national, and local partners’ operational and technical functions through the provision of high-quality, demand-driven support services. The Capacity Development Manager will lead in the coordination and articulation of capacity development activities to these partners across key landscapes in the Upper Guinean Forest region and aforementioned technical areas of focus towards achieving sustainable results. S/he will supervise a team with the shared responsibility to facilitate assessments, provide direct support, and coordinate the provision of support to regional, national and local partners.

Key Responsibilities

• S/he will lead the development and implementation of the project’s comprehensive Capacity Development strategy to strengthen the organizational and technical capacity of regional, national, and local partners.
• S/he will design and provide direct capacity development services to partners for a wide range of institutional areas including financial and administrative management, human resources, institutional governance, marketing and communication, monitoring and evaluation, etc.
• S/he will also collaborate with technical specialists from across the project to support improvements in technical capacity for NRM and biodiversity conservation and provide direct support in said technical areas, as appropriate.
• S/he will coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of project activities concerning capacity development of regional, national and local partners.
• S/he will lead the technical and contextual adaptation of Pact’s organizational assessment tools and supervise or directly implement baseline and follow-up assessments.
• S/he will supervise and mentor a team of Capacity Development Specialists who will share in the responsibility of conducting assessments, creating action plans, delivering direct support and providing ongoing mentorship to local partners and grantees.
• S/he will ensure high-quality technical programming through participatory methodologies, co-creation, and contextualization, as per Pact’s capacity development overarching principles, approaches, and tools.
• S/he will foster strong collaboration and coordination with the grants management team to integrate Capacity Development and subaward monitoring processes and to ensure that capacity development is incorporated into subawards, as appropriate.
• S/he will m anage and maintain updated programmatic data in close coordination with the MEL Manager.
• S/he will support knowledge management, linkages and exchange of learnings and best practices across program activities and project teams.

Basic Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field including organizational development, adult education, ecological sciences, natural resource management, forestry, etc.

• Training and/or experience in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, protected areas management, sustainable forestry, and/or related fields and a good understanding of USAID’s Environment and Natural Resources Management (ENRM) Framework
• Seven to ten years of experience in strengthening of civil society, government institutions, and other relevant entities; community-based natural resource management; and/or other relevant programming, preferably for USAID natural resource management or biodiversity conservation programs.
• Excellent grasp and demonstrated experience in participatory capacity development, organizational development, adult learning, and other related methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in strengthening the organizational and technical capabilities of government, NGOs and civil society organizations.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and mentoring skills in a variety of organizational development and technical topics.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with civil society partners and other strategic stakeholders in government and private sector.
• Proven ability to manage a team, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentations and preparations of written reports.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Fluency in French and English (oral, writing and reading).

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing the civil society and NGO sector in the NRM space in West Africa.
• Experience engaging with civil society organizations, government institutions, the private sector, and biodiversity conservation organizations relevant to the WABILED program e.g. Mano River Union, ECOWAS Environment Directorate, CITES, Gola Rainforest Conservation, IUCN, Fauna & Flora International, West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), etc.
• Nationals of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and CoÌ‚te d’Ivoire are encouraged to apply.

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3.) Conservation Finance Specialist

 

Department

Programs – Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Position Overview

Pact seeks a Conservation Finance Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABILED) Activity to support commitments on conservation and sustainable management of the region’s biodiversity. WABILED aims to promote biodiversity conservation and climate resilient, low-emissions development in the forest ecosystems of West Africa and improve governance and policy over critical natural and human systems. WABILED will increase the capacity of institutions at all levels to reduce wildlife trafficking, deforestation, and forest degradation, establish and strengthen management of conservation areas in biodiverse landscapes, and improve land use to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. This Activity will also explore private sector opportunities for achieving biodiversity and sustainable landscape objectives. It will be implemented across Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries, with field work in terrestrial transboundary landscapes of Mano River Union countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire).

Key Responsibilities

The Conservation Finance Specialist will work with stakeholders to increase financial investment in support of achieving national and regional conservation goals. S/he will provide direction for development of regional and country level strategies for partnerships that mobilize both private and public capital for conservation and sustainable land management and that incorporate landscape investment principles into business models.

The role will also require representing the Activity at meetings and events as required, and managing relationships with relevant USAID implementing partners and private sector partners.

S/he will develop a range of initiatives and investment products including but not limited to:

• Map drivers for economic value created through sustainable land use and other conservation activities, including private sector cashflow modeling
• Conceptualize, design and structure a range of products with different risk profiles to market to investors with specific risk tolerances
• Structure green finance mechanisms with investors and other relevant stakeholders
• Undertake natural capital and ecosystem services valuation alongside government and business entities
• Increase green financing opportunities in the region by identifying and supporting opporutnities for sustainable forestry and agriculture production approaches
• Increase opportunity for forest conservation, restoration offset trading
• Work with the public sector to identify key areas to improve supportive policy environment for ESG investments

Basic Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, and/or equivalent transactional experience either structuring investment vehicles or making direct investments (CFA or equivalent).
• Working experience/Strong familiarity with conservation finance vehicles (REDD+, Payment for Ecosystem Services, impact bonds, etc.).

• 5+ years demonstrated experience working with stakeholders, at regional, national and local levels, to promote alternative finance, innovative business models, livelihoods interventions, sustainable income generation.
• Experience in Western Africa, especially in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire.
• French and English proficiency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of alternative finance trends and ESG investment standards, innovative deal structures and investment vehicles in global development, and preferably in biodiversity conservation.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract.
• Understanding of financial management and ability to identify and propose strategies on risk management and mitigation
• Sound knowledge of financial management, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with transactional agreements and drafting terms for contractual documentation
• A very good understanding of the biodiversity conservation sector
• Experience with USAID-funded programs.
• Qualified ECOWAS country nationals

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4.) National Mineral Processing Expert

 

Department

Mines to Markets (M2M) – Pact’s Mines to Markets Signature Initiative assists mineral-dependent communities to gain lasting benefits from the more sustainable use of the natural resources around them. Pact takes an integrated approach to its work in the mining sector: we link mining to livelihoods, governance, health, environment, and the strengthening of local, regional and national institutions. The M2M program is currently active in eleven countries, working with all scales of mining from large scale industrial operations (LSMs) to individual Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMs) and their communities, in remote areas. For more information on current and some past projects at www.pactworld.org/mining.

Position Overview

Sierra Leone’s burgeoning artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector provides critical livelihoods for women, men and youth, but is largely informal and associated with a range of social and environmental challenges, including mercury use. In response to this, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) developed a National Action Plan (NAP) for the country, which was recently endorsed (by the President), and outlines strategies for supporting reduction in mercury usage in the ASGM sector, through introducing better mining practices, formalizing the sector, and advancing gender equality in ASGM communities. Beyond mercury, the NAP aims to support the broader professionalization of ASGM, in line with national development priorities as outlined in Sierra Leone’s Medium-term National Development Plan 2019-2023.

Funded by GIZ, Pact’s work in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector focuses on supporting stakeholders to “kick-start” implementation of Sierra Leone’s NAP. The Project aims to accomplish this by supporting responsible gold production and trade and improved formal market access for ASGM miners and gold traders. Interventions will target Sierra Leone’s Tonkolili district, where significant ASGM activity takes place with increasing mercury use, and little support has been provided to ASGM communities to date.

Key Responsibilities

Pact is seeking a part-time local consultant to assist with this project. The National Mineral Processing Expert will work report to and work closely together with Pact M2M’s Project Manager (Jorden de Haan), alongside two other national consultants. The consultant will support mercury abatement efforts and gold trader engagement in the field and in Freetown. Additionally, the consultant will support the Project teams with inception meetings, a field assessment, Mine Plan development (focusing on technical and environmental aspects), and gold trader/exporter engagements. The consultant will work for a period of performance up to 75 days’ LOE starting on February 8, 2021.

The position will support the Project Manager and National Coordinator and collaborate with the Project’s Technical Supervisor and National Gender and Social Inclusion Expert to ensure that all project activities and outputs related to mineral processing and environmental stewardship are technically sound and appropriate to the local ASGM context. Moreover, he or she will support selected project activities related to data collection, training and stakeholder engagement.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Weekly coordination (‘check-ins’) with the Project Manager and National Coordinator about the project status and national ASM context, and responding to (small) ad hoc requests for advice, inputs and actions within this consultancy’s technical scope of work.
• Review of the Project’s Technical Proposal and Implementation Workplan.
• In-depth study of Sierra Leone’s National Action Plan and ASGM Overview; UNIDO’s Practical Guide for Reducing Mercury Use in ASGM; and ongoing monitoring of developments in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector, especially in Tonkolili district.
• Participating in inception meetings with the GIZ office in Freetown, the National Minerals Agency (NMA), Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in a field study to assess local geology and ore potential, mining and mineral processing practices, mercury use, and opportunities for improving gold recovery, environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety; and documenting this in a field report.
• Co-design and review of training, workshop and communications materials related to mineral processing, environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety.
• Co-design and review of Mine Plans developed with selected ASGM communities, with a focus on issues pertaining to mineral processing, environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety.
• Co-facilitation of workshop and training events, with a leading role in issues of mineral processing, mercury abatement, environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety.

• Supporting the Project Manager and National Coordinator in engaging gold exporters with a view to understanding their needs and gauging their interest in joining the project’s CRAFT scheme.

Basic Requirements

• An MSc in geosciences, mining engineering, or a directly related field;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the mining industry, including Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector;
• Possesses both a theoretical and practical knowledge on mercury-free mineral processing solutions;
• Proficiency in English and Creole, both in speaking and writing;
• Sierra Leonian citizen/resident, or existing work permit to carry out this work in Sierra Leone.
• The consultant is expected to travel within Sierra Leone, especially in Tonkolili distric

Application Requirements

• CV
• Daily rate
• Writing Sample
• Cover Letter

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5.) National Project Coordinator

 

Department

Mines to Markets (M2M) – Pact’s Mines to Markets Signature Initiative assists mineral-dependent communities to gain lasting benefits from the more sustainable use of the natural resources around them. Pact takes an integrated approach to its work in the mining sector: we link mining to livelihoods, governance, health, environment, and the strengthening of local, regional and national institutions. The M2M program is currently active in eleven countries, working with all scales of mining from large scale industrial operations (LSMs) to individual Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMs) and their communities, in remote areas. For more information on current and some past projects at www.pactworld.org/mining.

Position Overview

Period of Performance: 08 February 2021 – 31 March 2022

Contract Type: Time and Materials

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to: Jorden de Haan, Project Manager, Pact Mines to Market (M2M)

Expected LOE: Approximately 13 Months / 55 Weeks

Background

Sierra Leone’s burgeoning artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector provides critical livelihoods for women, men and youth, but is largely informal and associated with a range of social and environmental challenges, including mercury use. In response to this, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) developed a National Action Plan (NAP) for the country, which was recently endorsed (by the President), and outlines strategies for supporting reduction in mercury usage in the ASGM sector, through introducing better mining practices, formalizing the sector, and advancing gender equality in ASGM communities. Beyond mercury, the NAP aims to support the broader professionalization of ASGM, in line with national development priorities as outlined in Sierra Leone’s Medium-term National Development Plan 2019-2023.

Funded by GIZ, Pact’s work in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector focuses on supporting stakeholders to “kick-start” implementation of Sierra Leone’s NAP. The Project aims to accomplish this by supporting responsible gold production and trade and improved formal market access for ASGM miners and gold traders. Interventions will target Sierra Leone’s Tonkolili district, where significant ASGM activity takes place with increasing mercury use, and little support has been provided to ASGM communities to date.

Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role

Pact is seeking a full-time local consultant to assist with this project. The National Coordinator will work report to and work closely together with Pact M2M’s Project Manager (Jorden de Haan), alongside two part-time national consultants. The consultant will lead community engagement, training and CRAFT reporting efforts, liaise with local partners, and support the Project Manager in coordinating local project activities from Freetown with frequent field trips. The consultant will work for a period of performance up to 298 days’ LOE starting on February 08, 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will support the Project Manager and collaborate with the Project Technical Supervisor and local consultants to ensure coordination and provide administrative and technical support where required to ensure all project activities run smoothly and outputs are delivered in a timely fashion. Besides technical tasks, this will include day-to-day co-management of project activities, coordination with GIZ, the Government of Sierra Leone and other project stakeholders, and ongoing reporting and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities and context.

Specific responsibilities will evolve on an ongoing basis, but include among other things:

• Daily coordination (‘check-ins’) with the Project Manager about the project status and responding to ad hoc requests for inputs and actions.
• Ongoing monitoring of the institutional, policy, business, and security context of Sierra Leone’s ASM sector; and pro-active, regular reporting to the Project Manager.
• Review of the Project’s Technical Proposal and Implementation Workplan.
• In-depth study of Sierra Leone’s National Action Plan and ASGM Overview; the CRAFT Code; and Formalization Handbook; and ongoing study of developments in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector, especially in Tonkolili district.
• Regular communication and engagement with the GIZ office in Freetown, the National Minerals Agency (NMA), Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and other project stakeholders.
• Co-design and review of training, workshop and communications materials, and translation into Creole or other local languages as appropriate.
• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of project activities, and co-drafting of bi-annual M&E reports.
• Regular printing and scanning of Project materials; and proper maintenance of ‘home office’ equipment including laptop, printer, scanner and Wifi modem.
• Regular coordination and meetings with the Project’s National Mineral Processing Expert and National Gender and Social Inclusion Expert, to obtain their timely advice and inputs to project activities out and deliverables.
• Primary responsibility for making travel, accommodation, workshop, and other logistical arrangements for project staff in a timely and cost-effective manner. This will include, among other things, vehicle rental, engagement of drivers, venue rental, reservations of food, beverages, projectors, white boards, and so on.

• In collaboration with the Project Manager and Finance Officer, quarterly forecasting of local project expenses, and requesting of advance payments for financing local project costs in relation to travel, accommodation, venue rental, etc.
• Regular and accurate documentation of local expenses, and timely provision of expense reports to the Project Manager and Finance Officer.

Basic Requirements

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills, and the proven ability to maintain professional relationships with both government and non-government institutions involved in Sierra Leone’s mining sector;
• MSc in public policy, international development, or a directly related field;
• At least three years of work experience coordinating and engaging with the government and regional government institutions, non-governmental institutions, international development organizations, international research centers and communities including ASGM communities;
• Proficiency in English and Creole, both in speaking and writing;
• Sierra Leonian citizen/resident, or existing work permit to carry out this work in Sierra Leone.

Application Requirements

• CV
• Daily rate
• Writing Sample
• Cover Letter

Physical Effort

• This is a remote, home-based consultancy
• The consultant is expected to travel within Sierra Leone, especially in Tonkolili district

To apply for this role, click here

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6.) National Gender and Social Inclusion Expert

 

Department

Mines to Markets (M2M) – Pact’s Mines to Markets Signature Initiative assists mineral-dependent communities to gain lasting benefits from the more sustainable use of the natural resources around them. Pact takes an integrated approach to its work in the mining sector: we link mining to livelihoods, governance, health, environment, and the strengthening of local, regional and national institutions. The M2M program is currently active in eleven countries, working with all scales of mining from large scale industrial operations (LSMs) to individual Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMs) and their communities, in remote areas. For more information on current and some past projects at www.pactworld.org/mining.

Position Overview

Period of Performance: 08 February 2021 – 31 December 2021

Contract Type: Fixed Price

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to: Jorden de Haan, Project Manager, Pact Mines to Market (M2M)

Expected LOE: 60 Days

Background

Sierra Leone’s burgeoning artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector provides critical livelihoods for women, men and youth, but is largely informal and associated with a range of social and environmental challenges, including mercury use. In response to this, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) developed a National Action Plan (NAP) for the country, which was recently endorsed (by the President), and outlines strategies for supporting reduction in mercury usage in the ASGM sector, through introducing better mining practices, formalizing the sector, and advancing gender equality in ASGM communities. Beyond mercury, the NAP aims to support the broader professionalization of ASGM, in line with national development priorities as outlined in Sierra Leone’s Medium-term National Development Plan 2019-2023.

Funded by GIZ, Pact’s work in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector focuses on supporting stakeholders to “kick-start” implementation of Sierra Leone’s NAP. The Project aims to accomplish this by supporting responsible gold production and trade and improved formal market access for ASGM miners and gold traders. Interventions will target Sierra Leone’s Tonkolili district, where significant ASGM activity takes place with increasing mercury use, and little support has been provided to ASGM communities to date.

Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role

Pact is seeking a part-time local consultant to assist with this project. The National Gender and Social Inclusion Expert will work report to and work closely together with Pact M2M’s Project Manager (Jorden de Haan), alongside two other national consultants. The consultant will support a rapid gold supply chain assessment, trainings with community members, and Project workshops. She or he will also review the Project’s training materials, reports and other outputs to ensure gender and other social inclusion considerations (e.g. regarding youth, disadvantaged ethnic groups, etc.) are mainstreamed. The consultant will work for a period of performance up to 50 days’ LOE starting on February 8, 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will support the Project Manager and National Coordinator and collaborate other project staff to ensure that all project activities and outputs related to women, youth and socio-economic development are technically sound and appropriate to the local ASGM context. Moreover, he or she will support selected project activities related to data collection, training and stakeholder engagement.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Weekly coordination (‘check-ins’) with the Project Manager and National Coordinator about the project status and national ASM context, and responding to (small) ad hoc requests for advice and inputs within this consultancy’s technical scope of work.
• Review of the Project’s Technical Proposal and Implementation Workplan; Sierra Leone’s National Action Plan and ASGM Overview; and UNITAR’s Socio-economic ASGM Research Methodology.
• Regular monitoring of developments in Sierra Leone’s ASGM sector, especially in Tonkolili district; and sharing of relevant (research) findings with Project staff.
• Participating in inception meetings with the GIZ office in Freetown, the National Minerals Agency (NMA), Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in a field study to assess socio-cultural, socio-economic and gender dynamics, the role, challenges, opportunities and needs of women and children, and occupational health and safety considerations in targeted ASGM communities.
• Co-design and review of training, workshop and communications materials related to organizational strengthening, formalization, business management and gender equality.
• Co-facilitation of workshop and training events, with a leading role in issues of gender, social inclusion, socio-economic development, and other areas as appropriate to the Expert’s expertise and interest.
• Review of Mine Plans developed with selected ASGM communities, with a focus on issues pertaining to gender, social inclusion, socio-economic development and occupational health and safety.

Basic Requirements

Requirements

• MSc or higher degree in public policy, international development, or related discipline in social sciences.

• At least four years of professional experience on gender dynamics in artisanal mining, and broader expertise on women’s (in)access to justice and women’s participation and leadership in Sierra Leone;
• Experience conducting field work in Sierra Leonian ASM communities and facilitating trainings and workshops in rural communities;
• Demonstrated expertise on the subject matter, evidenced by multiple publications on the topic;
• Proficiency in English and Creole, both in speaking and writing;
• Sierra Leonian citizen/resident, or existing work permit to carry out this work in Sierra Leone.

Application Requirements

• CV
• Daily rate
• Writing sample
• Cover Letter

Physical Effort

• This is a remote, home-based consultancy
• The consultant is expected to travel within Sierra Leone, especially in Tonkolili district

To apply for this role, click here

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 PMI VectorLink Project. The project 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 22 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

In Sierra Leone, under the supervision of the Chief of Party/Technical Director, the Administration Manager / Country Finance & Administration Manager oversees and directs all aspects of administrative support for the PMI VectorLink Project in country.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• • Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and annual workplans.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports, and monthly cash fund’s request in close coordination with senior project staff.
  • Prepare annual site office revenue projections and update budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis
  • Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
  • Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the Entomological Monitoring program.
  • Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel.
  • Supervise and coach the project Driver
  • Conduct a financial brown bag in a quarterly basis to build the financial capacity of technical and operations personnel on different financial topics including compliance, travel, budgeting, forecasting and procurement.
  • Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develop/recommned cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources
  • Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
  • Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROV) to the headquarters office.
  • Serve as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
  • Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
  • Develop and implement a payment system for seasonal spray operators and community mobilizers.
  • Develop and implement systems to streamline financial practices and procedures.
  • Inform and maintain project Finance and Contracts Administrator at Headquarters updated on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project
  • Perform random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by operations team are always accurate and up to date.
  • Oversee Human Resource activities affecting the project including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes affecting current and former site office personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) plus 10 years experience, or a Master’s Degree (desirable) in Business Administration, or other relevant field.
  • Professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-finded projects.
  • Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
  • Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
  • Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in English.

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.

 

 

Movemeback is partnering with a number of exciting and fast-growing organisations. These organisations are seeking experienced and passionate individuals to help develop technology-led solutions to drive impact, user engagement, customer acquisition and their product vision for exciting, market disrupting products throughout the continent.

About our partner organisation:

This organisation is a leading clean energy provider in Africa. They distribute and finance high-quality solar products and appliances to those with limited, or no access to the grid.

Interested in hearing more about this opportunity or exploring the Movemeback platform?

 

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Location:

Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Role

• Leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teams in Sierra Leone and Liberia
• Manage the processes for financial forecasting, budgets and financial reporting
• Provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team
• Establishing and developing relations with potential investors and stakeholders
• Managing debt fundraising, and working in tandem with CEO on Equity fundraising

The Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of management experience in financial strategy and operations
• A solid understanding of financial accounting principles (IFRS)
• Knowledge of the relevant financial legislation pertaining to the country
• Ability to develop and implement policies related to financial reporting, working capital and treasury management, and compliance

Benefits

• Attractive, performance-based, remuneration package with benefits including PTO, family leave and health insurance

Interested in hearing more about this opportunity or exploring the Movemeback platform?

Please click APPLY and share a few details by completing our short form. Please remember that to apply for this particular role, you will need to enter 4427 when a PIN is requested.

About Movemeback

Movemeback is a highly-accomplished, global, curated African talent community of Africa-focused leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from 170 countries.

How to Apply

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PSI is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Assistant
2.) Admin/Procurement Assistant

 

In Sierra Leone, PSI works with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and local health management teams to improve access to and quality of malaria services, including case management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Finance Assistant
WHO WE ARE 
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.

JOIN US! 
PSI and its local affiliates manage malaria control programs in 32 countries and are world leaders in malaria control implementation delivering 42 million treated mosquito nets and almost 19 million quality-assured ACTs for confirmed malaria cases in 2016.  PSI also supports national Ministries of Health to scale up malaria diagnosis especially in the private sector and to improve tracking of malaria patients through surveillance and health information systems, especially DHIS2.

PSI Sierra Leone is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and highly organized Finance Assistant for the USAID/PMI-funded Impact Malaria project, advancing progress in malaria service delivery.

Job title: Finance Assistant
Department: Impact Malaria
Based in: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Reports to: Accountant

YOUR CONTRIBUTION 
Work along with the Accountant and the Admin Manager to support the financial systems and ensure efficiency and accountability is maintained
Enter all financial transactions in QuickBooks (QBE) accounting software on time.
Assist the Accountant to prepare and close monthly field accounts for submission as per deadline
Process all accounts payable and receivable on a timely basis.
Monitor and reconcile invoices and partial payments.
Assist in monitoring and analyzing employee advance accounts.
Provide updates to vendors on progress on transactions
Ensure all financial files are adequately collected maintained and filed
Verify vendor invoices with supporting documentation.
Review travel authorizations and expense report forms submitted by staff to ensure accuracy.
Assist in payment of filed operational cost ensuring they comply with PSI guidelines.
Assist the accountant in making monthly tax and NASSIT deduction and onward payment to the relevant institutions: (NRA and NASSIT)
Prepare payment approval coversheet ensuring correctness invoices and tax calculations
Write checks and prepare remittance sheet based on approved payment/cover sheet
Monitor petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are always available depending on programme needs
Any other assignments given by the supervisor.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 
A degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, and any related field of study.
Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience preferably working for an INGO
Extensive knowledge of accountancy, budget management and treasury management
Practical Knowledge in operating QuickBooks Enterprise (QBE) Accounting system.
Sound background and understanding of donor (USAID) accounting and compliance
Strong research, teamwork, facilitation, analytical and reporting skills.

Other Attributes:
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Experience of USAID financial management will be an added advantage
Able 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.
High personal integrity and ability to keep absolute confidentiality
Microsoft Office competency required.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent self-motivation skills;
Experience in effectively communicating & liaising with national and international staff;

References will be required.
Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letter to

PSIsierraleonevacancies2020@gmail.com

by January 25, 2020.

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2.) Admin/Procurement Assistant

PSI Sierra Leone is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and highly organized Admin/Procurement Assistant for the USAID/PMI-funded Impact Malaria project, advancing progress in malaria service delivery

Job title: Admin/Procurement Assistant
Department: Impact Malaria
Based in: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Reports to: Administrative Officer

YOUR CONTRIBUTION 
Work with the Administrative Officer and the Finance Admin Manager to undertake the following:
Administration
Assist the Administrative Officer and Finance and Admin Manager in managing and maintaining the office filling and information management system
Assist in the processing of relevant paperwork for project staff including international visitor’s visas, work permits, ID Cards, and business cards.
Assist with paperwork related to NGO registration with (MoFED, SLANGO, MOHS and others), and imported goods to ensure delays are kept to a minimum
Assist with the management and coordination of vehicles movement
Assist overall office operations including maintenance of office space and addressing needs by staff for workspace.

Procurement
Assist the Administrative Officer with obtaining quotes for purchases and purchasing items for the project
Assist in the purchasing of items requested for the project and ensure that the process is following PSI policies and procedures and donors’ rules and regulations
Assist with procurement and management of office supplies
Deliver to staff office supplies requested and ensure that staff sign for the supplies received
Purchase and deliver office supplies for routine and workshops/trainings needs.
Assist with Managing of all contracts between PSI and vendors and prompt and accurate transactions.
Any other assignments given by the supervisor.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A degree in management, Business Administration, and any related field of study.
Minimum two years’ experience in the field of administration and financial management
Demonstrated proficiency in using MSWord and Excel
Sound background and understanding of donor compliance and national procurement regulations
Other Attributes:
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Experience of USAID financial management will be an added advantage
Able 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.
High personal integrity and ability to keep absolute confidentiality
Microsoft Office competency required.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent self-motivation skills.
Experience in effectively communicating & liaising with national and international staff.

References will be required.

Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letter to

PSIsierraleonevacancies2020@gmail.com

by January 25, 2021.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status

Easy Solar is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief Financial Officer
2.) Aftersales Manager

 

Easy Solar distributes solar energy solutions, life improving products and financial services to the households and businesses in Sierra Leone.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Chief Financial Officer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships. They will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company’s financial strategy and operations. The candidate will possess a strong background in finance and management.

 

Responsibilities

• Create and present financial and tax strategy recommendations to CEO
• Support the financial planning and analysis efforts
• Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions
• Manage relationships with banks

Qualifications

 

• Strong finance-based analytical skills
• 7 – 10 years’ of finance experience
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

How to Apply

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2.) Aftersales Manager

We are looking for an After-Sales Manager to ensure we meet our brand promise of exceptional customer service, by leading a team of technicians dedicated to each product category marketed by Easy Solar, which includes solar, cooking and phones. As After-Sales Manager you will setup and manage Easy Solar’s regional service centers, ensuring the quality of the after-sales service is maintained, and be constantly in interaction with the field teams and Call Center to ensure all customer complaints are addressed in a timely fashion.

 

In setting up and managing Service Centers, you will ensure they offer after-sales technical support such as customer education, warranty inspection, product replacement/repair, replacement stock management & service tracking through accurate data entry in our system

 

You will develop an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the current model, focusing on our ability to deliver and maintain the service level agreement (SLA) to customers. You will also be in charge of monitoring warranty policies with various suppliers, harmonizing them into a unified Easy Solar After-Sales policy that governs all current and new products.

How to Apply

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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 PMI VectorLink Project. The project 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 22 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

In Sierra Leone, under the supervision of the Chief of Party/Technical Director, the Administration Manager / Country Finance & Administration Manager oversees and directs all aspects of administrative support for the PMI VectorLink Project in country.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and annual workplans.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, and monthly cash fund’s request in close coordination with senior project staff.
• Prepare annual site office revenue projections and update budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis
• Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the Entomological Monitoring program.
• Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training  and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel.
• Supervise and coach the project Driver
• Conduct a financial brown bag in a quarterly basis to build the financial capacity of technical and operations personnel on different financial topics including compliance, travel, budgeting, forecasting and procurement.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develop/recommned cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources
• Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROV) to the headquarters office.
• Serve as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
• Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Develop and implement a payment system for seasonal spray operators and community mobilizers.
• Develop and implement systems to streamline financial practices and procedures.
• Inform and maintain project Finance and Contracts Administrator at Headquarters updated on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project
• Perform random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by operations team are always accurate and up to date.
• Oversee Human Resource activities affecting the project including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes affecting current and former site office personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) plus 10 years experience, or a Master’s Degree (desirable) in Business Administration, or other relevant field.
• Professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-finded projects.
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
• Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English.

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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Call for interest to conduct an HR Audit at SOS Children’s Village Sierra Leone.

SOS Children’s Villages has been supporting vulnerable children, young people and families in Sierra Leone since 1974. Care in SOS families: For those children who cannot live with their families, SOS Children’s Villages provides direct care in SOS families. Children grow up with their siblings and are cared for by an SOS parent. Some families live in homes in the local community. Whenever possible, we work closely with the children’s family of origin, so that they can return to live with their families. We support them during the period of change and adjustment.

Introduction

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974. With its head offices in Freetown, SOS Children’s Village Sierra Leone has Villages in Makeni, Bo and Freetown.  SOS Children’s Villages work with partners in communities to provide alternative care to children without appropriate care or at risk of losing it.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes including Children’s villages, educational facilities, clinics which support more than 4,199 children and young people.

In addition to quality care, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone seeks to provide quality education to children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is looking for an Audit firm to conduct an independent, objective, systematic and critical examination of key HR functions of the organization. This Audit will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the organisation to be able to provide quality support to the achievement of the strategic goal of the organisation.

This audit will also help to assess statutory compliance to HR activities in alignment with labour laws and policies in Sierra Leone; and international HR best practices.

Full details of the Terms of Reference for this work could be sought by requesting via email to

sos-no@sossierraleone.org.

Applications Deadline: Monday 4 January 2021