Signature-Connect (SL) Limited is a new and fast growing Internet Service Provider ready to compete for top spot in the industry. We are searching out for a motivated and skilled Finance and Administrative Manager.

Position: Finance and Administrative Manager

Retort to: Head of Operations & CEO

Supervisees: Senior Finance and Administrative Officer

Contract: One year with possible extension

 

Job Summary 

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial management and administration for the Signature-Connect Limited and gives regular support to the parent company. The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to provide sound financial advice and effective financial management as well as manage the administrative functions of the establishment. This position is a full-time, regular position and reports to the Head of Operations & CEO.




Key Responsibilities :

• Manage financial and administrative teams to achieve company financial goals.
• Development the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.
• Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget and expense, etc.
• Assist in account receivable and payable activities
• Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.
• Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.
• Evaluate existing accounting system and recommend improvements if required.
• Assist in developing and managing budgeting system.
• Perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports
• Identify and resolve invoicing issue, accounting discrepancies and other financial related problems
• Manage all client accounts for payment settlements
• Initiate orientation and training for programs for employees
• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out and administration tasks.
• Monitor and manage expenses within allocated budgets.
• Preparing a monthly Financial report for sharing with the Management
• Coordination of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements
• Coordinate the external financial audits
• Quality control purchase requests, invoices and payments
• Overseeing all payments and doing daily payments
• Interview, hire and train new employees in the financial and administration activities.
• Assist in resource identification, work assignment, performance evaluation, and promotion decision activities

 

 

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in financial management, particularly in the development, monitoring and reporting on the financial status of the organization and programs or activities.
• University degree in accounting, finance or related field. Professional Certificate will be an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Excellent organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to create and implement new systems.
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with young organization/start-ups.

 

 

How to Apply :

Please send a Cover letter, CV and copies of your certificates to

recruitment@signature-connect.com

with the subject Application for the post of Finance and Administration Manager. The deadline for application is October 13, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

 

Women are highly encouraged to apply

DAI is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Deputy Chief of Party
2.) Director of Finance and Operations
3.) Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
4.) Chief of Party

Organization and Values

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more liveable world.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.




DAI is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / Senior Technical Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The Deputy Chief of Party/ Senior Technical Advisor will work closely with and report to the COP to provide technical oversight for the activity. The DCOP will directly oversee the three result components of the activity. In the absence of the COP, s/he is expected to be the direct link with the AOR. This position will be located in Freetown, Sierra Leone but could travel extensively among the provinces and is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

SIHSA’s Objectives Are

The Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) aims to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children under five years old.

• Improve the quality of family planning; maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; and malaria services sustainably.
• Promote the adoption of crucial health behaviors.
• Strengthening the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (at central- and district- levels) so that is better prepared to plan, budget, allocate resources, and monitor health programs.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Deputy Chief of Party

 

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• In coordination with the COP and working collaboratively with the team, provide technical leadership for the activity’s results and cross-cutting elements.
• Supervise technical leadership for the three results components and cross-cutting elements of the activity. Manage long- and short-term technical assistance (STTA), including the development of their scopes of work (SOWs) and ensuring the final reports are accurate, well-written, and meet expectations.
• Lead development of the activity’s annual work plans, annual and quarterly reports, and other requests that may come from USAID or DAI, reviewing all aspects of the program and progress towards delivering program outputs and outcomes. Ensure submission of quality timely deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for overall program planning, technical and operational approaches (including adaptive management), monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and feedback loops required for program delivery and success.
• Provide overall coordination of the capacity strengthening of public and private sector institutions at the national and provincial levels to strengthen and expand access to and utilization of quality FP/MNCH services across the public and private sectors.
• Build and strengthen relationships between and among DAI, USAID, other donors, policy makers, key program stakeholders, technical and implementing partners, national and local FP/MNCH networks disseminating accomplishments and key lessons learned.
• Manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with USAID rules and regulations and DAI policies.
• Keep the COP regularly informed on all activity matters, and assist the COP in meeting various technical, governmental, DAI, and USAID deliverables as requested.
• With COP, technical team, and M&E team, communicate the activity’s successes, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Ensure all actions and interventions adhere to USAID and DAI technical guidance and align with global best practices, including the training of staff as required.
• In the absence of the COP, represent the program with USAID, Government of Sierra Leone, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders supporting similar interventions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in successfully advising on the management of FP/MNCH programs in developing countries. Prior experience as Deputy COP or Senior Technical Advisor is ideal.
• Proven track record of building teams and fostering collaboration in order to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables.
• Demonstrated effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with an ability to be accountable for all aspects of the activity.
• Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with government counterparts at national and provincial levels, other implementers, donors, and other stakeholders, including the private sector.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical managerial requirements of the program description.
• Strong working familiarity with USAID regulations and policies.
• Experience in Sierra Leone preferred.
• Ability to travel (as COVID-19 situation allows).

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

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2.) Director of Finance and Operations

 

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Program Management

• Design and implement program management systems, policies, and tools for effective and efficient operations for activity implementation.
• Coordinate with technical leadership and manage program operations to ensure an integrated vision and successful achievement of program objectives.
• Identify risks related to program implementation and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Work with local partners and grantees to build capacity and ensure they are successfully achieving their SOWs.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage the annual performance assessment and staff talent development process.
• Support the COP to produce high quality deliverables and meet client reporting deadlines.
• Identify short term operational consulting requirements and draft SOWs as needed.
• Serve as principal liaison with DAI home office project management team and security focal point.
• Coordinate closely with program staff and Provincial Coordinators to ensure technical activities are implemented in accordance with finance and procurement protocols, as well as that financial transactions and banking systems are coordinated.

Procurement Management

• Establish systems and policies for local procurement to promote expediency, accountability, and transparency while minimizing risk.
• Manage and oversee procurement efforts for the program including selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on the activity in compliance with USAID and procurement regulations.
• Ensure that procurement is at all times conducted in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI policies and documented clearly and accurately.

Financial Management

• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems, provide financial performance updates on activities. Guide the administrative team on annual work planning, and ensure submission of quality operational plans, budgets, and reports.
• Maintain, regularly update, and ensure that the budget and audit projections, expenditure, tracking and reporting are in accordance with DAI and USAID requirements, procedures, and practices for compliance and audits.
• Contribute to project pipeline analysis, providing input into the quarterly review process and budget realignments.
• Provide oversight for grants management and sub-agreements in accordance with USAID and DAI policies and regulations, ensuring grantees achieve agreed outcomes in support of the activity objectives.
• Direct and monitor the management of cash and other assets to ensure integrity and efficiency in the use of financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with USAID, local laws, and DAI policies and regulations at all times.
• Establish and implement a sound internal control system to ensure all the reliable, timely and accurate financial data.
• Conduct regular internal audit of financial transactions, make recommendations and implement follow up actions.
• Supervise finance, operations, and administrative personnel to ensure efficient and effective management of the program, ensuring alignment with DAI’s Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• At least six years’ experience managing finances for large donor-funded NGO programs.
• Knowledge of USAID policies and business practices and with direct experience managing the finances and administration of a USAID-funded project is preferred.
• Experience in Sierra Leone is highly preferred.
• Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of latest project management tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
• Extensive experience with project financial management, including financial controls, accounting, and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers.
• Demonstrated effective personnel management, including staff based across multiple locations.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines on a continual basis.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

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3.) Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

 

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop MEL systems and plan in consultation with the Chief of Party (COP) and technical leads, ensuring compliance with activity needs and USAID requirements.
• Create and implement data collection tools, surveys, and guides to ensure accurate and compliant data collection.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance processes for project deliverables.
• Continually monitor MEL capacity gaps and advise on strategies to address them.
• Review the progress of the M&E framework to ensure effective implementation of the activity.
• Update the annual AMELP, including theory of change, performance monitoring, indicators for each result with baseline and targets, and tools for collecting feedback from key stakeholders and program participants to improve implementation.
• Work with the COP, technical team, and M&E team to periodically review performance data in the context of the activity work plan and integrate recommendations to ensure adaptive management and assure that the activity is advancing in its metrics for the sustainability of successful interventions introduced with program support.
• Supervise and mentor M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables.
• Serve as a central point for data requests during review missions (e.g. baselines, assessments, annual reviews).
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, annual, and final progress reporting.
• With the support of the Chief of Party, guide collaboration, learning, and adaptation and ensure the project continually uses evidence-based learning to inform implementation and adaptation. Facilitate regular external learning forums and knowledge sharing through multiple channels.
• Lead the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments and coordinate effectively with USAID identified evaluators as needed.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather and analyze data from partner activity reporting and program participants, providing mentorship as needed and ensuring compliance with ethical research and personal identifiable information guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale development programs.
• Prior experience in a senior M&E position, preferably for a USAID- or other donor-funded health program; experience managing multisectoral health programs preferred.
• Prior experience managing a rigorous M&E system, including a strong focus on gender, is necessary.
• Knowledge of data collection protocols to ensure accurate data collection and verification is essential, as well as an ability to identify data trends and communicate this information to allow for changes in program implementation.
• Familiarity with USAID ADS 201 including reporting requirements and systems.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Prior experience leading and building the capacity of M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables is desired.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and data analysis software.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

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4.) Chief of Party

 

The COP will be responsible for providing strategy, technical leadership and overall management direction for the program. This position will be responsible for project inputs, program strategy, external representation and coordination with project counterparts, USAID, the Government of Sierra Leone, and other donors within the sector, and other programs as necessary. The COP is ultimately responsible for compliance with the agreement results and the oversight of program activities which will meet the stated objectives of the program. The COP will have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse and substantial teams to deliver impact.

• Lead the accurate and quality implementation of the program and its agreed workplans, ensuring the program is flexible, responsive, innovative and adaptive to change.
• Work closely with the team to provide technical direction, review all aspects of the program and progress towards delivering program outputs and outcomes, as well as financial (monitoring and forecasting), risk, and USAID satisfaction.
• In coordination with the team, develop effective relationships with key stakeholders including Government of Sierra Leone officials at the national and provincial levels.
• Lead overall program planning, putting in place team structures, technical and operational approaches, infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and feedback loops required for program delivery and success and submission of quality timely deliverables. Oversee the timely submission of all agreed deliverables to USAID.
• Manage, lead, and oversee all long- and short-term staff, and partners in achieving program results, ensuring alignment with DAI’s Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusive culture.
• Provide overall coordination of the capacity strengthening of public and private sector institutions at the national and provincial levels to strengthen and expand access to and utilization of quality FP/MNCH services across the public and private sectors.
• Build and strengthen relationships between and among DAI, USAID, other donors, policy makers, key program stakeholders, technical and implementing partners, national and local FP/MNCH networks disseminating accomplishments and key lessons learned.
• Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the program (including sub-grant management, financial, capacity building, performance monitoring and reporting) are in place and support the effective use of project resources in compliance with USAID rules and regulations and DAI policies.
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with USAID rules and regulations, local laws, and DAI policies.
• Represent the project with USAID, Government of Sierra Leone, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders supporting similar interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in managing progressively complex health programs. Prior experience as COP or Deputy COP is ideal.
• Experience implementing complex and multi-faceted projects is required, with demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Proven strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience to fulfil the diverse technical managerial requirements of the program description.
• Prior experience delivering large-scale family planning (FP) and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services) and/or health systems strengthening (HSS) projects of similar or related nature, size, and complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral presentation skills to fulfil the diverse technical managerial requirements of the program description.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and a proven track record of interacting with other projects, high-level host country governments and international agencies.
• Proven track record of working effectively with government counterparts at various levels, preferably, within the context of Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrated effective personnel management, including large interdisciplinary teams, coordination, creativity and willingness to innovate, and decision-making skills along with an ability to troubleshoot.
• Strong working familiarity with USAID regulations and policies.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

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PowerGen Renewable Energy is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) People Operations Admin Associate
2.) Financial Accountant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) People Operations Admin Associate

 

As the People Operations & Administration Associate, you will play a critical role in the Sierra Leone Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Sierra Leone Business Unit (SLBU) Country Manager, you will own various work streams to ensure they are delivered in line with company-wide standardization and innovation.

PowerGen is driven by our excellent people, processes and our company culture of dominating complexity and achieving profitability. You will work directly with the SLBU Country Manager and VP of People Operations and work closely with every other function.




What You’ll Make Happen

You will work directly with the SLBU Country Manager and VP of People Operations on all POPS-related workstreams including but not limited to:

• Hiring & Onboarding
• Drive the fulfilment of the approved SLBU Hiring Plan
• Lead the onboarding experience for all new hires to ensure they are set for success
• Manage administrative side of onboarding including documentation, benefits admin, liaising with finance and payroll, data entry for Zoho People, etc.
• Constant improvement to our candidate experience, sharing feedback and learnings that will impact the process across the company
• Performance Management
• Support & rollout of KPIs
• Support in the performance review process
• Take an active role in improvement plans and objectives that align with the Business Unit KPIs and Roadmap
• Learning & Development
• Liaise with managers and POPS to reduce the skill gap in SLBU through L&D plans
• Employee Experience & Culture
• Drive culture with constant improvement aligned with Values and Mantras and POPs initiatives
• Support in obtaining 100% participation in employee surveys
• Work with POPS on continuous improvement through the EX Action Plan
• HSE, Compliance, Grievance & Disciplinary
• Support initiatives as needed, including serving on the SLBU HSE team
• Understand Sierra Leone employment law to ensure company compliance
• Follow the Grievance Procedure and liaise with the Country Manager and VP of People Operations when any grievances arise
• Notify VP People Operations of any potential disciplinary issues and support as needed
• POPS Technology & Working Tools
• Serve as SLBU Champion for Zoho People usage, engagement & maintenance of POPS tools such as HRIS, ATS and Google Workspace products
• Liaise with POPS on working tools such as laptops, tablets and other required equipment for our team.
• Oversee regular maintenance and caretaking of working tools through utilizing 3rd party organization
• Constantly be on the lookout for process improvement using technology to make our teams more efficient
• Administration & Policy Management
• Support the development of policies and procedures as needed aligning with the Supporting Business Units
• Ensure compliance with the regulation and policy requirements of the organization’s standards across the board.
• Use problem-solving techniques to improve activities and communication across functions
• Coordinate the engagement and management of suitable providers for office management services like catering (if available), transportation, accommodation
• Ensure availability of critical office support consumables e.g. Communication availability for Data and Voice across the BU operational areas, office cleaning materials etc
• Coordinate all Facility management for PowerGen Freetown office and operational locations. Compiling work reports and ensuring payments to off-payroll workers
• Provide end-to-end feedback to Statutory employees with regards to related deductions from Salary e.g. Registration and update on Pension
• Ensure Feedback to employees on PAYE deductions and payment and provide guidance to employees (in conjunction with Finance)
• Support with processing Travel documentation as required. This role will also be actively involved in proffering cost optimization initiatives for all PowerGen Journey
• management e.g. Accommodation, provision of Vehicles and Flight arrangements
• Liaise with legal and other external contractors as needed
• Support in processing NDAs, MOUs, and other partnership agreements
• Address office and operational Hub admin needs and employee requests
• Oversee and review all deliverables are aligned with the PowerGen brand

What You Will Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• One year of experience as an HR Generalist
• Fluency in English.
• An understanding of Sierra Leonean labour laws and culture
• A team-oriented work ethic

To Apply

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Deadline: 19th October 2022

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2.) Financial Accountant

 

Purpose / Overview

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the processing of accounting transactions, preparation of reconciliation and supporting schedules that provide confidence that the Kenya balance sheet is the accurate and collaborative improvement of inefficient finance and business system team process improvement.

The Finance team will ensure that we use our technical competence to help PowerGen achieve its vision of becoming the leading renewable energy utility in Africa profitably.

We do this by processing transactions within the agreed due dates, maintaining up-to-date reconciliations and schedules, we review our balance sheet accounts every month to ensure it is accurate, achieving unqualified audit opinions and continually improving our processes to make them more efficient so that we spend less time processing transactions and more time on analysis and growth opportunities. We continuously review and improve our internal controls i.e our mechanisms and procedures to ensure Powergen is operating effectively and efficiently, has reliable financial reporting and is compliant with company policies, government laws and regulations.

Key Activities

• Accounting, Reporting & Auditing:
• Maintain in conjunction with the Finance Manager the Monthly cash flow forecast file for the
• company to ensure that cash is available for operations for at least 12 months
• Ensure that strong internal controls exist and are followed over the company’s Cash,
• Inventory and Fixed assets. Internal controls include but are not limited to verifying the month-end cash counts, reviewing monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, verifying the reconciliation between physical Inventory and ERP inventory values and ensuring the Fixed asset register is accurate
• Produce monthly financial reports and interpret financial information for the Finance Manager while recommending further courses of action
• Recognition of Revenue generated from electricity sales and other sources in accordance with IFRS
• Monthly reconciliation of Bank accounts and general ledgers
• Maintaining Fixed assets register ensuring that assets are properly recognized and depreciation calculated appropriately
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing the Annual budget for the company
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Verify that tax filings VAT, PAYE, Withholding Taxes, NASSIT calculations, and corporate income tax are accurate and are filed before the statutory due dates
• Ensure tax compliance with the relevant regulators and become an expert in local tax law to ensure optimal planning
• Serve as lead liaison with NRA
• Analysis and Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Collaborate on working groups and committees as requested
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities

Competencies

• Working capital management
• Grant Reporting
• Financial statement analysis
• External audit management
• Cashflow management & forecasting
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Cost accounting
• Tax & regulatory knowledge

Required Skills And Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with Honors
• Two years of experience
• Completed part two of Chartered Finance Accounting
• Fluency in English.
• An understanding of Sierra Leonean tax laws and statutory requirements
• A fast learner

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Deadline: 19th October 2022

Job Title: Director of Admin and Finance

Project: PMI Impact Malaria

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to the Country Representative

 

 

Who We Are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using it’s global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

 

Join us!

We are looking for a Director of Finance and Administration to provide overall technical and management leadership, guidance and oversight of the organization’s operations, finance, grants, and contract’s portfolio. She/ he will be the custodian of financial, accounting, IT, branch operations, supply chain, grants, and contracts process to ensure PSI Sierra Leone is compliant with donor and PSI global finance, budget, procurement, grants, and compliance standards and that the processes enable PSI Sierra Leone achieves its strategic priorities. In addition, to strong technical knowledge and experience, the Director of Finance and Administration will be a key leader within the organization whose leadership style should reflect high Emotional Intelligence (EI) and their ability to lead while nurturing talent. The Director of Finance and Operations will be working closely with the Country Representative and Chief of Party for the Impact Malaria Project.




Sound like you? Read on.

Your contribution

 

Strategic Leadership And Oversight Role

 

• Provide direction and strategic leadership to the organization’s finance, IT, supply chain, branch operations, grants, and contracts portfolio to ensure that operational processes efficiently support program teams.
• Ensure that the finance, IT, supply chain, grants and contracts systems and process align with PSI Sierra Leone’s Strategic Plan and priorities.
• Ensure that PSI Sierra Leone policies and procedures align with PSI Global Services Finance, Procurement, Grants and Contracts policies, procedures, and requirements, and proactively identify and manage any potential conflicts to ensure compliance with the necessary regulations.
• Design and maintain internal systems that ensure accurate and timely reporting on financial performance of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrate a leadership style that reflects high emotional intelligence, nurtures talent, and reinforces the right tone at the top of the organization.
• Promote and demonstrate an ethical environment, in line with PSI’s values of honesty and acting with integrity.
• Supervise and provide leadership to PSI Sierra Leone’s Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Branch Operations and Sub-Awards teams.

 

 

Financial Reporting And Policies:

• Establish and/or refine and disseminate policies, systems and practices for effective management, procurement, disbursement, and accounting for all financial resources in line with PSI Global accounting policies, funder requirements and local law where required.
• Work closely with the finance team to prepare submission of monthly financial packages to PSI/W and to ensure complete, accurate and timely recording and reporting of transactions.
• Coordinate with Programs and co-lead monthly review and analysis of financial reports and reconciliations with attention to how resources can be better allocated to achieve program objectives, Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Donor compliance.

 

 

Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Compliance:

• Lead the annual operating budgeting process.
• Validate monthly common cost analysis and update cost ratios to ensure each donor bears the correct proportion of common costs in line with PSI’s global policy, as applicable.
• Manage the common direct cost budget to ensure efficient and effective use of donor funds to support common direct costs, when necessary.
• Develop, track and review PSI Sierra Leone consolidated budget and departmental budgets in consultation with budget holders and finance team and conduct detailed activity status review and give input to DC and budget holders.
• Prepare and track donor budgets. Prepare modifications and Activity realignments as necessary.
• Monitor performance and efficiency of on-going Donor projects by analyzing country/project monthly spend rates and highlighting possible problem areas.

 

 

Technical Support, Audits And Legal:

• Support preparation and successful conclusion of internal and external auditing activities.
• Ensure that the PSI Sierra Leone team responds to audit requests on a timely basis, and provides clear, complete, and accurate information to auditors.
• Review management comments for audit reports and ensure appropriate action is taken to correct audit findings.
• In collaboration with PSI Legal Counsel, minimize legal risk to the organization and engage any legal issues confronting the organization.
• Review and test controls to ensure PSI Sierra Leone systems are compliant with PSI Global Services Finance, Grants and Contracts policies, donor requirements, as well as Sierra Leone’s laws.
• Ensure prompt preparation and submission of statutory returns, donor reports and tax compliance.

 

 

Operational Management And Administration:

• Ensure branch operations, IT, procurement, warehouse, and fleet management activities are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate with Head of Operations to establish and support suitable accounting, IT, Fleet Management and general administrative systems and personnel in all PSI Sierra Leone field offices.
• Work with Head of Supply Chain to ensure that PSI Sierra Leone’s procurement system is adequately updated in line with PSI Global Procurement Manual and changing funder guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to PSI Global Responsibilities Matrix on Approval limits for Procurement of Goods and Services.
• Conduct quarterly oversight and supervision visits to field offices to review the quality of business operations systems and activities and provide support, when necessary.

 

 

Sub-Award And Sub-Contractor Management:

• Lead the development and negotiation of sub-award agreements, workplans and budgets
• Coordinate monthly reporting process from sub-awardees and joint programmatic and financial reports reviews, ensuring that costs are in line with the progress on delivery and implementation and that budget variances explanations are provided.
• Conduct regular sub-award visits / evaluations to verify adherence to contract terms and gauge internal control systems to obtain confidence in the reports submitted to PSI Sierra Leone.
• Design and implement a proactive, rigorous, risk-based and effective sub-awardee monitoring system and approach.
• Contribute to designing the capacity building plan for sub-awardees in financial management, internal control systems, budgeting and forecasting, technical programs implementation and coordinate the provision of trainings when needed
• Lead sub-award closeout in accordance with PSI Sierra Leone policies and procedures.

 

 

What are we looking for?

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Collaboration: You can work independently but thrive within a team.

Trust: You trust that your manager and team will have your back and care deeply about gaining that same trust from your teammates

Pragmatism: You dive in and maintain momentum even when things are ambiguous, and you do not let perfect get in the way of good enough.

Honesty: You are not afraid to speak up and speak your mind.

Measurement: You set clear and challenging goals and hold yourself accountable to driving measurable results.

Commitment: You are independent and a free thinker, but you’re ready to buy in to the direction of the team and commit to its success.

 

 

The basics:

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in related field in Finance, Accounting
• Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, CPA preferred.
• At least 7 years post qualifications experience in general management, financial management and experience with donor-funded projects at a senior management level required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of integrated, accrual-basis accounting systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise, Lawson, or another ERP. Advanced computer skills, with strong Office 365 skills preferred
• Have demonstrated grants management experience and in-depth understanding of current donor rules and regulations. Experience working with USAID, DfID, KfW and other international donors.
• At least 3 years of experience living or working in a developing country and working experience in challenging environments in Africa will be an added advantage preferred
• High level of written and verbal communication skills. Written and verbal fluency in English required.
• Exceptional quantitative data analysis skills.
• High emotional intelligence, people management and interpersonal skills; High level staff management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment with multiple stakeholders (including Ministry of Health authorities (MoH), beneficiaries, implementing partners, program staff, donors)
• References will be required
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

 

 

What will get us excited (personal and management characteristics)?

• Successful candidates will be customer service oriented, exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have proven problem solving ability; be able to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks; and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in international health and development issues, and technology innovation.
• Be self-starter, effective team player and demonstrated verifiable result-oriented track record. Act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias towards action; promote development of breakthrough solutions; embrace and advocate innovations that improve results; aggressively promotes the need for breakthrough improvements.
• Acting with Long Term Perspective: Take actions today to build a strong foundation for future success, identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities, keep PSI Sierra Leone’s long-term goals in mind when addressing short-term issues and problems.
• Adaptive and flexible in approaches to work, comfortable with changing approach based on the evidence of what works.
• Passionate about learning, documenting, and sharing what does and does not work
• Proven ability to develop routines to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently
• Ability and desire to coach and transfer learning capacity to partners and program staff.

 

 

STATUS

• Exempt

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.

 

Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letters indicating the position they are applying for and submit online to the email recruitment@psi-sl.org on/before the 30th September 2022.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted five (5) working days after advert closes, that means you were not shortlisted.

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools 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 organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC Sierra Leone is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following positions:

1.) Trainer – Microfinance
2.) AIM Branch Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Trainer – Microfinance

 

Position: Trainer – Microfinance

Duty Station: Country & Field Offices  

 

Purpose:

 

The main purpose of the Lead Trainer’s job is to design, plan and implement appropriate learning interventions for the capacity development of MF staff.




Key Responsibilities: 

• Post recruitment orientation programme for fresher, Loan officers, Branch Managers & Area Managers.
• Conduct training needs assessment and design appropriate capacity-building initiatives for all levels of staff.
• Organize and facilitate monthly induction & refresher program on Product, Processes, Policies & behavioral training.
• Facilitate process training on loan disbursement process, documentation & delinquency.
• Measure learning effectiveness through periodic interventions and assessments.
• Maintain liaison with BRAC International Global L&D Team to facilitate global learning agenda at country level.
• Responsible for maintaining learning dashboard and producing need-based reports as per programme needs.

 

Person Specifications:

• Ability to give presentations.
• Good communication skills
• Good teaching and lecturing skills
• Command of techniques of community mobilization
• Able to develop reports on training sessions.

• Past experience in training and social works
• Good knowledge of education and primary schoolings
• Experience of conducting out-bound trainings.
• Experience of preparing materials and presentations.

 

 

Safeguarding:

•  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.

 

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field

 

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 3 years of relevant experience working in the Development sector and preferably in an NGO setting

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at

recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

OR by hand to our Head Office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley.

 

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

 

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Application deadline: 6th October 2022

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 

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2.) AIM Branch Manager

 

Programme:	Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women in partnership with BRAC (AIM)
Job Title:	AIM Branch Manager
Location:	Branch Office, Sierra Leone
Reporting to:	AIM Regional Manager
Level/Grade:	TBD
Number of direct reports:	5-7 PAs and Branch Accounts Officer (numbers might vary)
Number of positions:	6

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the AIM Regional Manager (AIM-RM), the AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM) will provide overall leadership to program implementation activity at the branch level. This will include day-to-day management and implementation supervision, staff-capacity development, staff supervision and monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement and ensuring internal team coordination. The BM will supervise up to 5-7 Program Assistants (both PAs recruited for livelihood and social empowerment) and Branch Account Officers (BAO) to ensure effective and timely program implementation and quality assurance. The AIM-BM will also be responsible for overall reporting (MIS, internal and donor reporting) and for supporting other technical and operational activities at the branch level.

 

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Technical and Implementation Support:

• Provide supervisory support to all AIM related program activities at the branch level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in accordance with the operations manual
• Lead team-set up, staff onboarding, training and activity planning of AIM-PAs and BAOs
• Oversee the selection and set-up of AIM clubs, participant selection, and supervise the operation of club activities with direct assistance from PAs
• Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood pathways
• Support PAs to mobilize Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and link participants to VSLAs
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, financial and donor reports
• Finalize branch wise procurement plans for the necessary asset and input support including numbers, item specifications, budget, and bidding.
• Ensure all branch level procurement in compliance with policy and budget allocations
• Track and maintain sufficient cash flow for smooth day to day project activities

 

 Supervisory and Coordination Support:

• Lead all branch level activities and serve as the branches’ main focal point for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with AIM Technical Sector Specialists (AIM-TSS) to develop capacity of PAs in livestock, agriculture, market development, and social inclusion
• Facilitate monthly branch coordination meetings to ensure communication, planning and internal alignment
• Organize and facilitate all branch level trainings and workshops as per program design

 

SAFEGUARDING 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 and encourage others to do the same.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of BRAC.
• Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Masters degree (preferred) or Bachelors degree in Social Science /Anthropology /Sociology /Business Administration and /or other relevant fields

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in the international development sector, including experience with extreme-poor and marginalized communities to implement integrated development programs including microfinance, livelihood, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: (CONTRACTUAL)

 

SALARY: (NEGOTIABLE/ MENTION THE AGREED SALARY AMOUNT or RANGE)

 

JOB LOCATION: Branch Office, Sierra Leone

 

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

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net 

 

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar. 

 

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Application deadline: 4th October 2022

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

 

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

Women are strongly encourage to apply.

Solthis is a global health NGO created 15 years ago that works for prevention and access to quality health care for all, by strengthening health systems and services in a sustainable way. We work on women’s, mothers’ and children’s health issues, and on the major pandemics, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Solthis is a development NGO, present in West Africa with 6 country offices and which, in partnership with local actors, deploys projects including operational research, capacity building and advocacy.

Solthis applies a policy of non-discrimination in hiring based solely on the skills, experience and interpersonal skills of its candidates and does not under any circumstances base its selection criteria on notions such as gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or state of health (pathology and/or disability).

We therefore encourage all applications.

In order to carry out our project in Sierra Leone, we are looking for a:

Country Director

Contract duration: Up to 31/12/2023

Duty station: Freetown

Availability: 01/012/2022

CONTEXT

Present in Sierra Leone since 2011, Solthis contribute to improve prevention and access to quality care by strengthening the health systems and services.

In 2022, Solthis will implement 3 projects. 2 projects focusing on improving the care of HIV-positive patients and 1 project focusing on the implementation of decentralized diagnostic approaches on childhood TB case detection at district hospital and PHC levels.

Moreover, 2022 is a year of strong development since Solthis, in addition to continuing and strengthening its actions in the areas of HIV and TB, aims to expand its areas of intervention and implement new projects on Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health and on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights based on the expertise that the organisation has developed in its other intervention countries and its knowledge of the Sierra Leone context.




MAIN OBJECTIVES FOR THE CONTRY DIRECTOR

The Country Director is responsible for coordinating the strategic, programmatic and operational management of Solthis in the country of intervention, in line with the mission and strategic orientations of the association. He/she assumes strategic responsibilities including the definition of the intervention strategy, the development of new projects, the representation with the authorities and actors of the sector, the management of contracts and links with donors, the management of human resources, the management of security, and the administrative and financial supervision of the country office.

MORE SPECIFICALLY

Definition of Solthis’ strategy in its country of intervention

• Analysis of needs, national strategies and opportunities for intervention by Solthis’ intervention themes
• Dialogue with its country team and with the headquarters team

Development of new projects

• Ensures a constant and proactive monitoring of the funding opportunities disseminated locally.
• Analyse the relevance & feasibility in relation to the national context.

Implementation and monitoring of projects and technical assistance

• Ensures the proper implementation of all projects in the country.
• Validates the major deliverables produced by the project teams.
• Coordinate external audits of projects implemented in the country
• Quarterly and annual project reviews and reporting:
• Ensures the implementation of project M&E plans.
• Contractualisation with donors and implementing partners
• Advocacy / Capitalisation / Communication on projects

Partnerships, representation and institutional communication

• Ensures institutional representation to the authorities and other cooperation actors
• Leads the mission’s institutional communication, in conjunction with the Communication Department at headquarters, and relays the association’s institutional communication

Human resources management

• Management of direct team members reports (line management)
• Ensuring the proper management of human resources, in conjunction with the RAF and the HRD

Security analysis and management

Administrative, legal and financial follow-up

• Coordinate the construction of new budgets in response to calls for projects;
• Holds banking powers
• Promotes an ethical approach to project resource management
• Supervises the conditions of use of programme materials.
• Ensures respect for living spaces and capital goods.
• Ensures knowledge of and compliance with Solthis administrative and financial procedures

YOUR PROFILE

Initial training:

You have a 4/5 year degree in a relevant field (social sciences, political sciences, development) or are a graduate of a business school, bioforce (…) training in public health is a plus.

Experience:

You must have at least 5 years’ experience in coordinating projects in the health sector with institutional funding. Ideally you have a previous and successful experience in a similar job.

Qualities & Skills:

Mastery of health project management is compulsory as well as all project development skills (prospecting for donors, project design, project writing)

You have proven skills in representation, dialogue and advocacy with the authorities.

You have a background in management of institutional funding and budget steering

You communicate in English with ease, both orally and in writing, and are known for your listening skills and diplomacy.

French speaking is a plus.

Other: You have a very good command of the office pack (finance management purpose)

REMUNERATION:

This position is opened under national or international status.

Conditions vary according to the contractual status and the previous experience on a similar position.

HOW TO APPLY

Composition of the file: CV, letter of application and 3 references (former managers)

To be sent to: Recrutement@solthis.org with the subject “Your NAME First name – DP SL”.

Application deadline: 03/10/2022

Procedure: Successful candidates will be contacted for an HR interview and technical validation

Please note. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

FG GOLD is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) PROCUREMENT SUPERINTENDENT
2.) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
3.) HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
4.) CAMP & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
5.) CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR
6.) COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE (CRSP) ADMINISTRATOR
7.) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT (x2)
8.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
9.) FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
10.) FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COST ANALYST

 

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Procurement Superintendent position based on site.

 

See job details an how to apply below.

 

1.) PROCUREMENT SUPERINTENDENT

 

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Superintendent is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategic construction and operational sourcing, the daily management of the section, and the management of project procurement activities. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of organizational procurement policies and processes to ensure a consistent and standardized approach and to drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of an ERP business system.
• Maintain department’s compliance with the requirements of local government agencies, shareholders’ interests, environmental health and safety and labor legislation and company regulation.
• Identify the requirement for goods and services from all business units and plan procurement needs in coordinating meetings with key end user groups and management.
• Identify and evaluate a list of suppliers in selecting and approving suppliers for the organization, based upon a thorough selection process and in accordance with the company strategy.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant University degree and/or globally recognized materials management certificate(s) mandatory.
• CIPS membership will be an advantage.
• Ten (10) years of related supply chain management working experience in a mining environment, preferably in a developing country mandatory.
• Minimum five (5) years of management experience leading a department mandatory.
• Experience with large mining projects preferable.
• Sound background in commerce, logistics and procurement operations with awareness of local and international markets.
• Experience with integrated ERP business systems and good command of MS Office Suite.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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2.) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse management to support construction activities on cost and schedule while achieving highest standards of quality and HSSEC performance. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Set up and management of the Supply Chain department
• Procurement management
• Logistics management
• Warehouse and fuel management

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Formal qualifications and certifications in supply chain management or associated discipline desirable.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related supply chain experience necessary.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of management experience – leading teams and having direct reports mandatory.
• Mining or construction experience mandatory.
• Good command of ERP and experience in setting up an ERP will be an advantage.
• Strong MS Office skills necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English at all levels of the organization is essential.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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3.) HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The HSE Manager is responsible for maintaining Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment highest standards across the project as well as ensuring effective and sustainable management systems are implemented and maintained. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure occupational health and safety and environmental plans and procedures for all project activities are developed, implemented, and complied with the highest international standards.
• Build a zero-incident safety culture.
• Recruit and provide leadership to the HSE team to ensure the development of a working environment that is conducive to the achievement of budgeted Department KPIs and that employees achieve their full potential.
• Provide training and capacity development to the HSE employees.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in an OHS or environmental discipline mandatory.
• Minimum of ten (10) years in mine site OHS or environmental management roles mandatory.
• International mega-projects experience mandatory.
• Open-pit mining and greenfield project experience preferable.
• Proven ability to influence and mentor others in HSSE principles and behaviors.
• Driving license Light vehicle mandatory.
• Ability to communicate, read & write perfectly in English.
• Good command of MS office necessary.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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4.) CAMP & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The Camp & Administration Manager will provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support services to support the project operations teams onsite and in Freetown, including administrative management, travel management, camp management, catering, fuel, transportation, and other facilities as may be deemed necessary for a smooth and efficient operations of the mine and company. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Set up and manage the department
• Camp, Office, and Guesthouse Management
• Administrative and logistical support services

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Technical background will be an advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience in similar or related position at manager’s level mandatory.
• Experience in the mining industry preferable.
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
• Comfortable with data and regular reporting and good command of MS office.
• Excellent attention to detail across reporting and service delivery.
• Advanced leadership skills and the ability to develop a high performing team with a culture focused on proactive customer service.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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5.) CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR

 

Responsibilities:

The Construction Surveyor provides a survey support to the construction activities while achieving the highest HSE performance and providing training and capacity development to a local survey team. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct physical site surveys using a variety of equipment and tools.
• Set-up of control points for the project.
• Create models for set-out points.
• Survey of roads, process plant, camp, and property perimeter.
• Weekly inspection of survey equipment.
• Survey’s team supervision and training.
• Adopt, uphold, and actively communicate a Zero Arm philosophy across all FG Gold’s disciplines.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Surveying or Geomatics or a tertiary qualification in a relevant surveying or engineering discipline mandatory.
• Ten (10) years of experience in a similar position required.
• Experience and competency operating survey drones will be highly regarded.
• Well acquainted with survey software and equipment mandatory.
• Good command of MS Office necessary.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and survey diagrams mandatory.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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6.) COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE (CRSP) ADMINISTRATOR

 

Responsibilities:

The CRSP Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Community Relations and Social Performance Manager and team. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Organize meetings.
• Prepare memos and letters.
• Apply filing protocols to document storage and nomenclature.
• Format documents using approved structures and protocols.
• Provide inputs to reports.
• Database management.
• Ensure the availability of required stationery and equipment for the team, within approved budgets; and
• Support the implementation of the CRSP workplan and action tracker.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• University degree in the social sciences required.
• At least five (5) years of proven administrative experience using Microsoft software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint mandatory.
• Fluent in English (working proficiency in at least one of the languages spoken in the Project area is preferred)
• Ability to prioritize work according to schedule and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team coordination skills.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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7.) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT

 

Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payable as well as tracking purchase orders and processing payments that come into the company’s accounting department from suppliers. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the review and processing of all invoices.
• Ensure the three-way matching is complete before invoice is processed.
• Responsible for the registering and processing of all invoices in the ERP.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Postgraduate degree in accounting will be an advantage.
• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Accountant required.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles required.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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8.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing financial reports and records as well as preparing tax documents and supervise the accounts payable functions. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the preparation of PAYE, WHT, GST returns for filing and follow up on payments.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of the General Ledger accounts.
• Responsible for the GRNI account reconciliation.
• Supervise accounts payable functions and ensures strict conformance to payment terms.
• Liaise with Supply Superintendent/Inventory controller on relevant supply chain issues.
• Mediate and solve all supplier statement discrepancies.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field mandatory.
• ACCA, CIMA, CA Certification preferrable.
• Five (5) years of experience as an Accountant necessary.
• Experience in auditing mandatory.
• Familiarity with tax laws and tax preparation methods.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
• Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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9.) FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Controller is responsible for financial planning and analysis and internal control as well as financial reporting to management and compliance with government regulations. The Financial Controller is the deputy of the Finance Manager. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare Financial Statements as per relevant Accounting Standards.
• Calculate deferred tax and corporate tax.
• Prepare Weekly Cashflow forecast.
• Ensure payment of merchandise supplied and Services rendered are in accordance with contractual term.
• Review Inventory balances and reconcile with Sub-Ledger.
• Review and sign off reconciliation of all General ledger accounts.
• Review all tax and statutory returns before filing.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline mandatory.
• Professional membership with ACCA, CIMA, CA will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years and above experience in a similar position mandatory.
• Experience in Auditing mandatory.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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10.) FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COST ANALYST

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Planning and Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial statements and predicting the future performance of the company. This includes forecasting future revenues and expenditures, as well as modeling capital structure and budgeting. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparation of the entire project report (Capex & Opex).
• Preparation of periodic, monthly, and quarterly management accounts and the computation of unit cost, cash cost, AISC and AIC.
• Responsible for the consolidation of Mine Operational Plan (Budget) and financial input into LOM.
• Responsible for quarterly and midyear forecast.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly cost reports of the mine.
• Advise management on cost savings initiatives.
• Load approved budget into the ERP.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline mandatory.
• Experience with tier 1 and mid-tier gold mines in similar role mandatory.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience mandatory.
• Strong financial modeling experience.
• Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description for Breakthrough ACTION Office Assistant

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Office Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily, high-quality cleaning service and always ensuring a high level of hygiene
• Perform a variety of front desk duties including receiving visitors and providing secretarial, clerical support
• Assist in setting up materials and equipment for meetings and other program activities
• Run office errands as appropriate.
• Assist the general duties of finance and administrative department and Program activities.
• Take custody of office supplies and keep appropriate records of their movement.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years’ experience working with NGO or professional organization
• Fluent in English with the ability to follow instructions, read and write
• Certificate with Basic Reading and writing skills.
• Basic Computer Knowledge and internet use is a plus

 

To Apply

Interested individuals should send their CV, cover letter and 3 references, as one PDF document to ccpsljobs@gmail.com with ‘Officer 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 4pmFriday 9th September 2022, for consideration.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

Operations Manager

Provides direction and integrative coordination in the planning, development and implementation of the program /health delivery systems

Ensures the implementation and adherence to the operating policies and procedures and participates in the review of the policies and procedures as the need arises.

Serves as principal point of collaboration, leadership and expertise to both internal and external constituencies on operational matters pertaining to the mission, goals, objectives and work scope of the program

Supports procurement and supply chain management of goods and supplies to supported health facilities

Supervises appropriate utilization of program vehicles, responsible for scheduling of program vehicles to field activities

Provides leadership and direction to subordinate staff, constituencies and community organizations and representatives within a broadly specified area of professional expertise, in accordance with program goals and objectives




Participates in the General staff meetings and other various meetings as assigned as well as taking the lead in relevant meetings e.g. operations meetings.

Participates in annual budget development and management, monitoring of cash flow and variances in the program budget.

Provide technical support for constructions and renovations for the program facilities

Manages and mentors subordinate staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned employees.

Directly supervises 1 to 5 employees at the Secretariat Office including the Finance Officer and other administrative staff as the program grows;

Responsibilities include participation in interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

APPLY

Population Services International (PSI) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Country Manager
2.) Administrative Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Country Manager

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Epic Project Country Manager

 

Epic PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (Epic) is a five-year global project funded by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Epic receives COVID-19 funding to bolster health systems necessary to address COVID-19 and reduce cases of reemergence.

Currently, Epic and its consortium members implement COVID-19 activities in more than 45 countries worldwide.  The project delivers high-quality technical assistance at the community, facility, district, regional and national levels and builds relationships with relevant partners working to address COVID-19.

Epic worked hand in hand with Sierra Leone’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to identify and define gaps that are not currently covered by other partners throughout the country but more especially in the 7 districts that have the lowest COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Through Population Services International (PSI) – Sierra Leone, EpiC will support the Ministry of Health & Sanitation in Sierra Leone and other COVID-19 stakeholders in implementing specific activities aimed at increasing the uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines. This support will principally focus on cold chain systems support; data capturing timeliness, data quality improvement and data analysis enhancement; surge/mass campaign outreach support; community engagement and demand creation for COVID-19 vaccine. Although some of the activities will be implemented nationwide, principal emphasis will be placed in the 7 lowest performing districts identified according to their identified needs.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION 

Reporting to the Country Representative, the Project Manager will lead and provide technical advice in the management of the Epic project in Sierra Leone and all its activities.

 

POST RELATIONS WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
Internal	Purpose
Project Specific Personnel	Supervise and lead, for coordination and teamwork to achieve the objectives of the project.
Personnel from other departments	M&E- Ensure indicators are tracked and an update is provided at least on a monthly basis. Also ensure data is used to feedback on activities. Finance and Administration -Process Follow-up, Budget Execution Progress, and ensure timely procurement of Items and services needed for program implementation.
Other Projects	Liaise with COP for Impact Malaria Project to streamline utilization of resources
External	Purpose
Donors	Preparation of reports, participation in follow-up calls and requirements of the donors of the projects or programs led.
PSI HQ	Provision of routine and ad hoc reports and updates.
MoH- EPI	Presentation of Strategy, Materials, Coordination, where support is required and during follow-up visits.
Partner Implementing Organizations	Support and advise on project need where required. Follow-up on implementation and ensure proper coordination of activities. Get implementation updates.
Other key actors	Ensure harmonization with other Key actors like UNICEF etc.

 

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS OR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Personnel management

• Supervise, monitor and evaluate the performance of the staff under their supervision, promoting a pleasant work environment, being very involved in their motivation and development.
•  Develop skills and knowledge of the organization’s personnel, especially in the personnel under their supervision.

Program Management

• In Liaison with the EPI, coordinate activities of the Vaccination Teams and those of the communication teams.
• Integrate the activities of other departments so as to correspond to the implementation of the project.
• Maintain constant update communications with local project managers and/or coordinators.
• Respond and resolve the needs of the Local Leaders and Church Leaders through effective communication.
• Represent the project before the donor and other partners when necessary.
• Make progress reports, with different timing.
• Coordinate with other departments the key activities for the implementation of the project at the district and sub-district levels (COVID 19 Vaccination Surge campaigns, Vaccine routinization projects, implementation of different communication strategies and purchase of necessary items and services etc.).
• Periodically evaluate the budget execution of the project.
• Periodically evaluate the progress of project achievements, through coordination with M&E and using technical elements for this purpose.
• Maintain constant communication with Project implementation partners and other key stakeholders.

 

Administrative management:

• Properly manage and safeguard assigned fixed assets.
• Report time fortnightly, obtaining the approval of the immediate supervisor.
• Request and liquidate advances of travel expenses, obtaining the approval of the immediate supervisor.
• Review and authorize requests for advance payments and settlement of expenses, reports of time worked and requests for permission from personnel under their direct supervision.
• Attend and take part in the organization activities on key days.
• Respect and ensure that the Code of Ethics and Conduct, Employee Guide and other established manuals and policies are respected.

 

 

KEY FUNCTIONS TO EVALUATE:

1. Monitoring of Indicators, Goals, and Progress of the Project.
2. Provision of Technical Advice mainly on communication strategies and day to implementation of the project.
3. Review strategies in line with emerging routine data.
4. Represent the Project before partners and key actors in the country when required.
5. Coordination with Communication teams and Social Media Experts providing technical advice of messages and content made.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum experience of 2 years Managing similar kind of projects.
• Experience in communication and message development
• Proven track record on a USAID project would be an added advantage

 

Interested candidates should submit CV, professional certificates and cover letters indicating the position they are applying for and submit online to the email recruitment@psi-sl.org /before the 8th September 2022.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted five (5) working days after advert closes, that means you were not shortlisted.

 

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2.) Administrative Officer

 

Position: Administrative Officer, PMI Impact Malaria 

Department: HR & Administration

Project: PMI Impact Malaria

Reports to: Director of Finance & Admin Manager, PMI Impact Malaria

Based: Freetown- Sierra Leone

 

 

Who we are:

With nearly 50 years of experience working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare by putting the consumer at the center and, wherever possible, bringing care to the front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets, and shift policy and funding to better support consumer powered healthcare.

 

There are over 8,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds and experience – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills that we bring to the job.

 

 

Background:

PMI Impact Malaria

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Impact Malaria project is PMI’s flagship global service delivery project, supporting countries in their efforts to fight malaria and save lives by strengthening diagnosis, treatment, and drug-based prevention for those most at risk—particularly young children and pregnant women. PMI Impact Malaria is a USAID contract hosted and led by PSI as the prime contractor.

 

 

PMI Impact Malaria is helping national malaria control programs tackle malaria service delivery challenges by working to:

• Close the gaps in malaria diagnosis and treatment to get the right medicine, with the correct diagnosis, to patients in need, in the timeliest manner.
• Unlock the potential of key drug-based prevention approaches by helping countries introduce, implement, and scale-up proven interventions.
• Strengthen malaria health systems and data for decision-making to accelerate service delivery improvements and advance key learnings.

 

The PMI Impact Malaria (IM) team provides global technical leadership along with implementation support and technical assistance in health facility and community settings in up to 27 countries around the world. We are a focused, multi-disciplined, and multi-cultured team based out of Washington DC, working through PSI country offices as well as through our partners Jhpiego, MCDI, and UCSF.

 

IM has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2018. The project supports the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and the NMCP to implement key malaria service delivery interventions at the national level and across ten focus districts. IM SL supports the NMCP to strengthen malaria case management at the community and facility levels, with an emphasis on addressing severe malaria and MIP, bolstering the national laboratory diagnostics system, and building capacity in the collection and use of data for decision-making.

 

In Sierra Leone, IM, in support of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), seeks to improve Case Management (CM) and prevention of Malaria in Pregnancy (MIP) services through two of the three overall objectives of the project, namely:

Objective 1: Improve the quality of and access to malaria case management and malaria prevention during pregnancy.

 

Objective 2: In support of Objective PS1, provide global technical leadership, support operational research, and advance program learning.

 

Administrative Officer for IM Sierra Leone

PSI- IM Sierra Leone is seeking for an individual to fulfill the experience required to work in future. For qualified, motivated applicants, this position offers exposure to learning and coaching.

 

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

The Admin. Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance & Admin Manager.

 

Skills and Specifications :

• Maintain all personnel records, personnel policies and procedures and provide guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Maintain general appearance of project vehicles, including the anticipation of all vehicles needs and managing vehicle movements.
• Process all relevant paperwork for project staff including international visitors’ visits (as needed), work permits, residents ID Cards, and business cards.
• Ensure Admin systems are implemented as described in the field Administration manual.
• Ensure timely, accurate processing and documentation of procurements and use of PSI/ USAID Electronic procurement system.
• Assist with the circulation of information and correspondence.
• Supervise the fleet management team and ensure systems to track maintenance, fuel usage and vehicle scheduling.
• Maintain inventory records of materials and materials flow: oversee tracking of all assets.
• Receive and process all purchase requests (PR) and ensure all PR are included in the procurement tracking sheet and monitored.
• Working along with finance and administrative manager to prepare solicitations and specifications for request for Quotation (RFQ) or request for proposal (RFP) along with technical staff.
• Review and implement necessary changes to the project’s procurement procedures; ensure these procedures are in line with USAID rules and regulations and PSI policies and procedures.
• Manage vendors/contractors and ensure work is completed and approved before requesting payment.
• Ensuring planning and monitoring and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees: scheduling management conference with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintaining historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Ensuring accurate completion of all staff timesheet and ensure they are charged according to grant.
• Ensuring compliance with all local national personnel laws, statutes, and protocols of PSI.
• Preparing new contracts and lease agreements and ensuring timely renewal.
• Liaising with ministry of labor on staff related issues.
• Ensuring timely payment of utility bills and keeping accurate tracks of payment.
• Maintaining expatriate legal status- work permits, visas and passes.
• Facilitating staff travel. E.g., accommodation. Ticket arrangements.
• Maintain a human resources staff and master staff list for all PSI staff.
• Ensuring that an effective and efficient store management system is in place by making sure that appropriate level supplies are always maintained.
• Provide a wide range of Administrative and logistics support services to the project operations and technical team.
• Ensure procurement system complies to the category framework and project policies of the organization.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensures references checks are carried out on all new member of staff.
• Provide effective supervision of drivers to assure that they fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the office remains well supplied with consumables, including fuel, drinking water, office stationery, toiletries items and other consumables.
• Work with finance and Admin manager compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest and legal ramifications of PSI/USAID project activities.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5yrs relevant experience, or Master’s in Business Administration and any related field of study, from a recognized university.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be highly organized, and comfortably work on multiple activities at once.
• Experience in similar job advert.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• References will be required.
• Fluency in reading and writing in English

 

Interested candidates should submit CV and cover letters indicating the position they are applying for and submit online to the email recruitment@psi-sl.org on/before the 2nd September 2022.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted five(5) working days after advert closes , that means you were not shortlisted.