Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager
2.) Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager

 

Position Title:
Social Marketing and Operations Program (SMOP) Manager

Location:
Freetown, Sierra Leone

Organization:
Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the SMOP Manager will have overall management and operational responsibility for SLaDAs program portfolio. S/he will ensure that SLaDA program are designed, implemented, monitored & Evaluated and learning documented and shared, in accordance with high quality standards. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of operating context, efficient completion of ongoing Social Marketing and BCC activities under the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program and any other projects/programs implemented by SLaDA.

The Social Marketing and Operations Program manager will lead in fund mobilization and proposal design and ensure quality programme implementation at all levels lasing with the Executive Director. The SMOP Manager will directly support the following positions: M/E Officer, BCC Officers and Sales Representatives.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility # 1: Staff management and Development
Implement performance management system and performance review, feedback, coaching, and annual evaluation to ensure effective performance of all direct reports,
Develop and maintain team spirit among programme staff and create space which allows staff to develop and innovate
Make sure that problems related to personnel under his/her supervision are processed in accordance with SLaDA procedures and Sierra Leone law
Job Responsibility # 2: Program Implementation & quality assurance
Lead participatory planning and implementation strategy development to provide quality Technical Assistance and Management of all programme focal staff
Technical lead the implementation of SLaDAs business plan
Take lead in all programme narrative reports
Take lead in fund mobilization and proposal writing
Develop participatory and appropriate program implementation strategies meeting SLaDA objectives
Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans/reports, in particular commodities distribution, media impact and KAP surveys are prepared and undertaken in a timely manner by BCC Officers and M/E Lead.

Ensure the availability of condoms (Male and Female), contraceptives, other health commodities and communication materials at all times i.e at both main warehouses and regional stores

Job Responsibility # 3: Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management.
Key Tasks:
Supervise the development of all M/E tools and ensure accurate data collection, analysis and reporting by the M/E Officer
Conduct regular meetings with staff (and partners) to track annual objectives and target progress
Review all program progress reports submitted by the BCC Officers and M/E Officer and ensure submission to the National Director for further review and approval
Visit and organize program interventions visit in the field for visitors if required
Ensure that lessons learned are documented shared and used for new business development
Job Responsibility # 4: Program Budget management
Administer program expenditures budgets and review cash projections-
Review expenditure requests submitted by programme staff in accordance with SLaDA policies and procedures
Prepare and monitor program activities and procurement requests according to procurement policies and procedures

Job Responsibility # 5: Develop and maintain partner relations
Lead the establishment, strengthening and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated quality health commodities and services private sector distribution network and communications strategy.
Develop and maintain positive, constructive relationships with National Aid Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), Private sector agencies including Wholesalers, NGOs active in health sector, donor and other partners
Represent SLaDA at the various sector coordination meetings as necessary

Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferably in Marketing, Public Health, Development, communication for development with at least 5 years’ project management including monitoring and evaluation experience
Excellence in program management with the ability to manage field staff and develop high performance teams, set and achieve project objectives, and manage a budget
Proven experience funds mobilization and proposal writing and budget development
Strong social marketing, and behaviours change communication experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Passion, integrity, positive attitude, result-oriented
Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and policies
Demonstrated skills in facilitation, co-ordination, and team work, Ability and willingness to work effectively with the GoSL national and local authorities.

Strong analytical skills (including policy analysis) and strategic / conceptual thinking ability to analyze information and to produce analytical / logical coherent reports / paper
Good computer skills in word processing, excel and spread sheet
Good knowledge on the National private sector partnership strategy for sales and distribution of health products and services.

Safeguarding and Gender Equity and Diversity:
SLaDA has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, harassment, sexual or any form of exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child, by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs at SLaDA includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our employees and related personnel is our top priority in everything we do.
SLaDA is also committed to equality and values diversity within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. SLaDA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age. We are a disability confident employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job advertised.

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicants previous supervisor and should reach the following people not later than 15th October, 2021 at 17:00 hrs
The Executive Director, SLaDA, 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown,
Or send by email to: slada.recruit@gmail.com
Hand delivery copies are also encouraged. You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Please include contact telephone number(s). Please note that it is a requirement for all interested candidates to apply by using the employment registration card issued by the Ministry of Employment, Social Security and Industrial Relation (commonly known as Ministry of Labour). Kindly deliver a separate a copy of your applications and curriculum vitas with the Ministry.
SLaDA 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
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 

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2.) Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

 

Position Title
Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC) Coordinator

Location:
Makeni, Sierra Leone

Organization:
Sierra Leone Social Marketing and Development Agency (SLaDA)

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Social Marketing and Operations Manager.The BCC Coordinator plans and carries out IEC/BCC target specific and generic messages programs in his/her region using the overall IEC/BCC strategy and material developed for SLaDA’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme 1V-(HAPP 1V).

RESPONSIBLEITIES
Ensure the implementation of IEC/ BCC activities and campaigns to promote positive reproductive health behaviors using multimedia channels.
Represent SLaDA in IEC/BCC programming at regional level,
Support and coordinate IEC/BCC training programme using appropriate and effective channel of communication through ongoing support (including logistical financial support), training of community animators, joint monitoring and supervision of the activities
Work with Wholesalers and retailers to implement the regional marketing plan including conducting trainings for this segment.
Guarantee effective monitoring of sales and distribution activities and ensure that sales representatives are well informed on SRHR and products characteristics.
Make SLaDA’s activities visible in all operational areas in the North-Eastern Regions.
Facilitate all IEC/BCC activities and interventions with the help of SM Support Staff.
Collaborate with Regional IMF Technical Coordinator for the inclusion of sub-grantees to support Condom Social Marketing and establishment of functional outlets in hard to reach areas including social hot spots.
Consolidate schedules of reviews of targets against achievements and provide supportive supervisions as and when required to mitigate unachieved targets for the reporting period base on distribution plan.

Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator to develop M&E framework and tools for the program.
Share and harmonize Monthly M & E plans with SM support staff and share with SMOM.
Ensure timely receipt and submission of all reports
Maintain up-to-date documentation of the program implementation including creating a distribution database and lessons learned through the production of monthly reports.
Use creative documentation techniques such as descriptive, narrative and analytical reporting to capture new and emerging issues and program response in the design
Participate in joint monitoring and supervision of Sales including IEC/BCC activities i.e. Radio, Visibility, roll out trainings etc)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Must have Degree or Higher Diploma in Social Sciences, Mass communication, Business Administration, Marketing or Public Health
2-5 years’ experience in Social Marketing
Strong experience in Social marketing
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal),
Ability to present issues clearly
Self-Starter
Must have experience in working NGO
Should have a thorough knowledge on HIV/Aids Education

Level of travel required: (50 %) to other districts. Must be able to ride bike.

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicant’s previous supervisor and should reach the following people not later than 15th October, 2021 at 17:00 hrs
The Executive Director, SLaDA, 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown,
Or send by email to: slada.recruit@gmail.com
Hand delivery copies are also encouraged. You can deliver your application at the SLaDA office at 11 Old Railway Line, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Please include contact telephone number(s). Please note that it is a requirement for all interested candidates to apply by using the employment registration card issued by the Ministry of Employment, Social Security and Industrial Relation (commonly known as Ministry of Labour). Kindly deliver a separate a copy of your applications and curriculum vitas with the Ministry.
SLaDA 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
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 

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Focus of the Role

In Sierra Leone, we work in the Office of the President, Directorate for Science Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Basic and Senior secondary Education, National COVID response and the Freetown City Council. Our work is shaped by national priorities around education, health, agriculture, technology for development, innovation, infrastructure, and sanitation.

To this end, we are looking for an office manager to support our Country Head, team of advisors, associates and analysts.  We are looking for an outstanding individual with experience in finance, administration, procurement and logistics, with a clear will to keep learning. We seek to create local and international multi-disciplinary teams and are looking for individuals who are keen to develop their own skills and careers in a fast paced, motivating, multi-cultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Overall responsibilities the Office Manager:

• Organising and overseeing the day-to-day operations within the SL office to ensure processes and policies are followed
• Ensure that all suppliers undergo due diligence checks, via the London legal and Compliance team
• Management of supplier contracts for fleet management services, utilities, accommodation etc
• Ensuring team members in-country have the appropriate and in-date visa/work permits
• Ensure adherence to institute’s financial management process and policies
• Maintaining the project finance and petty cash tracker and submit timely reports to the London Office
• Maintaining and continuously improving administrative systems, mailing lists and databases with staff contact details, emergency contact information etc
• Provide support for TBI staff visiting the country by providing pre-arrival security, logistics, visa and other relevant information
• Ensuring payment requests are sent against the designated payment runs
• Ensure replenishment requests for local accounts are made on time
• Intuitively planning and providing administrative support to SL project team
• Actively participating in relevant activities that support the delivery of the teams workstreams
• Supervising drivers and planning in-country trips
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post as assigned by the Country Head

Person Specification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, supply chain management and other related fields (advantageous)
• At least one year of work experience following qualification
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data gathering skills
• Excellent writing, presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels, with an emphasis on high- performance, results and accountability
• Prior extracurricular activity is highly desired, i.e, Youth Association, Community Service etc
• Proven willingness to learn, and ability to be a real team player

Above all, we are looking for individuals with high levels of enthusiasm, resilience, a can-do attitude, resourcefulness; tenacity; independence; self-confident; integrity and ability to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people

We do this within two connected divisions:

 Government Advisory 

Our Advisory Practice works directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It has both non-profit partners and a client base and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia. We are currently in a rapid expansion phase from c. 18 countries at present, to 30 by December 2022.

 Policy Futures 

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas:

• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics;
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world.

As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are:

• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity
• Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work.  It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\’re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.

How to Apply

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

 

Deadline: 13th October 2021.

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Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
2.) Finance and Operations Associate

 

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

 

Position Overview

The M&E Coordinator plays an important role on the team, working to strengthen the monitoring of operational activities and projects by providing specific support related to collection of high quality data and using that data for project improvement. The M&E Coordinator’s tasks may vary according to location and assignment of the M&E Officer or Manager, but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. The M&E Coordinator may also work closely with clinicians and program staff on their data tracking and reporting responsibilities and should be willing to work in rural setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform daily data collection tasks as assigned by M&E Officer or Manager

Monitor data collection processes and address any data quality challenges as they arise

Collect and compile data required for monthly reporting

Participate in data interpretation and presentation to program leads

Provide mentor-ship and accompaniment to facility staff

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures

Qualifications

Secondary school certificate required (WASSCE) or Diploma in data processing is desirable.

Technical Competencies

Proficiency in MS excel, word, and PowerPoint

Experience with data collection, data quality assessment, and interpretation

Basic data analysis, presentation, and technical writing skills

Good attention to details

Behavioural Competencies

Committed to learning

Consistently approaches work with energy, positive and constructive attitude

Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Able to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines

Willingness to stay and work in rural setting

Must NOT hold dual employment from private or national consolidated funds.

Method of application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) referees, photocopies of all certificates and attestations should be addressed to the Human Resources Department: 27 Sahr Lebbie Street, Kono or by email to: pihslrecruitment@pih.orgnot later 5:00pm on Friday, 15th October, 2021. Please indicate in the email subject line: “Application for PIH-SL- 0014 – M&E Coordinator”

“PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview”.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPY APPLICATIONS

 

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2.) Finance and Operations Associate

 

Position Overview

The Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) Operations and Finance Associate is the primary financial officer for the MCOE, a new state-of-the-art maternity hospital being built by Partners in Health (PIH) in Sierra Leone. This role manages the overall budgeting, risk management and operational planning functions for the Maternal Center of Excellence. Additionally, the Associate will work with PIH to ensure that financial and operational functions and processes support the timely and effective implementation of the project, and proactively identifies and minimizes risks. This role will work with PIH-Sierra Leone’s Finance and Operations Directors, as well as the Director of the Maternal Center of Excellence, MCOE Program Specialist, and Sierra Leone Senior Management Tea

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial management, planning and analysis

Working closely with the MCOE Program Specialist and key staff involved in the MCOE, lead the MCOE annual budget development process, including any mid-year budget modifications, or partner budget revisions.

Gain understanding of and manage the MCOE budget tool.

Ensure budget changes are incorporated into the overall MCOE budget model tool.

Closely work across PIH-Sierra Leone and with Boston-based Finance team on all financial reporting, analysis and planning related to the MCOE.

Maintain and, where possible, improve systems for expenditure monitoring and tracking.

Perform monthly financial analyses of MCOE expenditures versus actuals and organizes monthly meetings to share the results with the MCOE team.

Quarterly analyses of MCOE procurements, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analyzing trends, highlighting issues, identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound project management.

Establish and nurture effective working relationships with the National Revenue Authority (NRA).

Apply, manage, track and record the MCOE Goods Services Tax (GST) reimbursements via the NRA.

Troubleshoot financial aspects of project implementation.

Communicate with PIH site staff on grant requirement, budget availability, budget changes and other relevant financial matters.

Ensure that required reports are submitted on time and in compliance with any donor standards

Provide any ad hoc reports and analyses requested by PIH leadership or external partners.

Work closely with any internal and external auditors

Supervise implementation of budget lines in accordance with rules and regulations and in coordination with Director of Operations.

Develop a fluent understanding of operations components of the budget and make day-to-day spending decisions within decided upon guidelines.

Assist with budget planning activities and ensure that any needed modifications are appropriately incorporated

Operational Planning and implementation

Working closely with the MCOE Program Specialist, work with key staff involved in the MCOE project to set monthly priorities and determine key tasks, keeping an overall timeline of activities, proactively identifying what needs to be done to avoid unnecessary delays.

Establish and nurture effective working relationships with the Tax and Revenue departments at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and relevant MCOE budget holders at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS).

In collaboration with the MOHS and MOF, apply, manage, track and record the MCOE Duty Exemptions applied to all MCOE imports arriving in Sierra Leone.

Support the procurement team to achieve timely clearance of imports – including supporting any relevant paperwork and assisting with necessary payments.

Assist departmental and program Managers/Directors in day-to-day coordination and management of MCOE operational activities.

Monitor, control and manage MCOE budgeting, planning, operations to meet staff expectations and organizational goals.

Takes accountability for operations processes including quality assurance, control, and compliance.

Work closely with country leadership to develop, communicate, and implement necessary operational policies

Communicate regularly with operations managers and supply chain managers to cross-share information and troubleshoot.

Collaborate across the team to create and present timelines charts for key initiatives to facilitate planning and decision making

Maintain accurate operations materials and documents for reference purposes

Support the MCOE Program Specialist Coordinate project launches, organization meetings, and seminars.

Identify problems in financial or operational process related to the MCOE and resolve them in quickly and timely manner.

Work with infrastructure director to understand operational needs of the MCOE and ensures that they are executed effectively and efficiently.

Human Resources

Work with HR in systems reviews, policies, and procedures related to the Maternal Center of Excellence

Monitor MCOE staff compliance to the organization standards and procedures and report to the MCOE Director to ensure constant level of high compliance.

Work with team members to build capacity through regular professional development and mentoring.

Risk management

Identify key financial, operational, HR and delivery risks for the MCOE and proactively propose, solicit and track mitigating measures and their implementation

Support Executive Director, Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer on special projects as required for the successful implementation of the MCOE.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s-level degree in public administration, business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field, Master’s preferred.

Multiple years strong experience in financial management of large-scale projects, preferably capital projects.

Solid experience working with Government Counterparts across ministries.

Knowledge of supply chain principles and practices in low resource settings.

Advanced Excel skills, Word, Power Point and Outlook.

Ability to adapt to work remotely when needed.

Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries under shifting and demanding timelines.

Proven ability to manage people and projects.

Proactive, clear, and compassionate communicator.

Adaptability to work in a rapidly changing environment and flexibility with schedules.

Ability to work unsupervised, set and meet deadlines independently.

Strategic thinking.

Comfortable with inheriting already established processes and tools, while also assessing areas for improvement, and proactively developing new processes and tools to minimize risk and improve staff collaboration

Ability and willingness to spend extended periods of time working at the Kono office as needed.

Passion for social justice and PIH’s values.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be

undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Methods of Application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, by email to: pihslrecruitment@pih.org not later than 5:00PM GMT on Friday, 15th October, 2021. Please indicate in the email subject line: “Application for PIH-SL-0015 – Finance and Operations Associate”

PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe, or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPY APPLICATIONS.

 

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Job Description

Opportunity

Abt Associates is recruiting qualified candidates for a Finance and Administration Director for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Sierra Leone, the Integrated Health Activity. The five-year activity will focus on improving health systems, service delivery capacity, and service quality in the country

The Finance and Administration Director, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, is responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting, human resources, and administrative operations through the life of the program. In particular, s/he will oversee financial operations for the program; conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and the correct usage of funds. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide.

The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone , and is contingent upon award to Abt Associates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations, accounting best practices and Abt Associates policies and procedures;
• Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in line with national laws, donor regulations and corporate policies;
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID and Abt home office;
• Understand Abt’s financial and operations tools, systems, and policies and oversee their application and implementation for the Freetown and field offices.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting closes, with appropriate supporting documentation for all accounting transaction uploaded to Abt’s accounting system.
• Lead and continuously develop and strengthen the field office finance, accounting, and operations team. Organize the orientation and provision of continuous training / skills building for all relevant field staff on financial and operations policies and procedures, and finance, accounting, & project management and operations.
• Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions as required;
• Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes;
• Oversee financial audits;
• Oversee Operations and Administration staff, ensuring that functions are performed timely and accurately;
• Lead recruitment, orientation, and training of new administrative or accounting staff;
• Ensure implementation of and adherence of Abt Associates Human Resources policies including compliance with national labor law;
• Negotiate with vendors for best terms for procuring goods, supplies and services in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or another relevant field. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least eight years of experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting on donor-funded projects. USAID experience strongly preferred;
• Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems;
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks;
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment;
• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies;
• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and/or support staff;
• Excellent communications skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience

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

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

How to Apply

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ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities.

Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

OUR APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job title

Finance and Administration Coordinator

Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Salary

SLL 105,273,056 gross per annum, plus allowance and benefits

Preferred start date

As soon as possible

Length of contract

1 Year with likelihood of extension

Reports to

Finance and Administration Manager

Direct reports

Directly line manages: Finance Officer x 1 (Makeni), Logistics Officer (Freetown), IT Officer (Freetown), Drivers (Freetown) and Office Assistants (Freetown)

Expected travel

Expected travel to Bo and Makeni regional offices and possibly other operational districts. Time off lieu will be given for any travel required over weekends.

KEY PRIORITIES

Finance

Ensure all cash and bank transactions are recorded on time and accurately

Ensure all financial transactions have the relevant authorization and are made in accordance with Restless Development financial procedures

Ensure value for money is achieved in all transactions

Administer cash advances (floats) as required and maintain relevant accounting records for such advances

Maintain the bank account and cash safe to ensure funds are available for all authorized transactions

Ensure all financial records are filed according to financial policies

Maintain computerized system (Financial Force) for the management of expenditures

Ensure that all payments to suppliers and/or projects are in accordance with relevant procedures and approved work plans/budgets.

Prepare and manage fortnightly payment run and administer petty cash and reimbursement of staff expenses, where appropriate.

Ensure that cheque books and invoices are well accounted for and are kept in a safe and secure custody

Ensure invoices are posted correctly and on time into Financial Force

Ensure staff floats and volunteers expense claims are submitted on time

Ensure claims are correctly coded, with the appropriate supporting documentation and input into Financial Force

Manage one regionally based finance officer (Makeni)

Support the finance team in the annual budget setting process

Provide assistance during the quarterly reforecast.

Operations

Ensure that all procedures and documents pertaining to asset management as per the finance manual are in place and being followed;

Ensure updated monthly fixed assets register and ensure all new assets not on warranty are duly engraved and put system in place to track all moveable assets such as cameras, projectors, voice recorders to prevent loss.

Ensuring that all aspects of driver and vehicle policy are implemented and adhered to and ensure that timetables are in place for renewing of insurance/taxation/road licenses etc. and that vehicles comply with relevant legislation at all times;

Ensure that all car movements are well planned and plans are adhered to and ensure that a car/motorbike maintenance plan is in place and executed to set standards;

Ensure that checks related to safety of vehicles are carried out on a regular basis;

Ensure that vehicle usage is controlled and monitored (including fuel usage, etc.);

Ensure that all relevant monthly reports are compiled and submitted on a monthly basis;

Carry out line management meetings (LMM) with regional finance officers, admin officers and drivers

Ensure contracts and contractual obligations with our landlords in HO and Makeni regions are maintained.

Oversee management of all logistic aspects related to office compound at the Freetown Office and support Regional Operations Manger (Makeni) to ensure this is also done in regional offices

Other

[Support internal and external audit processes.

•Supervise internet and communications for HO and Makeni offices.

•Ensure up to date staff work and residential permits

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Values

Behaviours

What we expect of the [insert job title]

HEART

We are who we serve. We are brave.

Values-led

Upholds a values-led culture across the Finance & Administration team, inspiring a Restless passion and professionalism amongst all others. Considers the Restless Values when making decisions and taking measured risks at a strategic level Values & Behaviours framework

Innovation

Creates an enabling environment for innovation across the Finance

& Administration team. Takes measured risks and solves issues with creativity and innovation. Maintains a focus on aligning the organizational vision for long-term growth in a changing world.

HEAD

We are 100% professional. We prove that young people can

Delivers Quality

Drives quality across the Finance & Administration unit by holding all sub-teams to account for high performance and value-for-money.

Decision Making

Drives change across the Finance & Administration unit by considering the long term impact of risks and operational decisions to the Restless Development Sierra Leone Hub.

VOICE

We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

Leadership

Develops leadership in team members for future growth of the organization.

People Development

Builds organizational capacity by creating a culture of continual learning through performance management, training, coaching and mentoring; aligning their own personal and professional development to current and future organizational needs.

HANDS

We are in it together. We listen and learn.

Effective Communication

Builds consensus and commitment amongst staff and major national partners. Confidently anticipates and responds to challenge or resistance in difficult circumstances. Coaches others to Communicate strategically.

Collaboration

Is a role model for collaboration at a national, regional and global level; frequently contributing to internal processes and decisions, Leads participatory decision making and strategy development.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

▪ Degree in Finance, Accounting or Logistics

▪At least 5 years’ experience, ideally in increasingly senior positions

▪ Experience leading, engaging, motivating and coaching a team of staff

▪Experience of meeting donor financial requirements and reporting, including ideally for DFID, EU and/or USAID

▪ Experience of budget and financial management

▪ Experience of implementing and strengthening internal control frameworks

▪Demonstrable track record of strengthening systems and identifying innovative solutions to challenges in finance and operations

▪Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

▪ Experience in managing logistics and office functions for a large organization

▪ Good analytical skills and Excel skills

▪ Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

▪ At least 3 years’ experience in similar role

▪ Knowledge and experience of Financial Force

▪ Knowledge and experience of working in Sierra Leone, or a similar context

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations, taking into account statutory benefits. In Sierra Leone, in addition to salary, we offer housing allowance, End of Service Benefit, payments towards medical costs, and NASSIT contribution, as well as an out of country supplement and relocation allowance for international staff relocating to Sierra Leone.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, beneficiaries, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard, at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).

Birthday Leave

Access to flexible working.

Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.

Regular performance management.

Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.

Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

Specify where staff and their dependents are covered by national/private medical insurance schemes. When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel insurance.

Relocation package

For staff who relocate to work with Restless Development, we offer a competitive relocation package. This will be discussed with relevant candidates and could include:

A lump-sum relocation allowance to support you in relocating to your new place of work.

Out of country supplements for the duration of your time working in your new place of work.

Medical insurance.

KEY DATES

Please send a completed application form to:

sierraleonejobs@restlessdevelopment.org

by 10th October 2021 with the subject line ‘Finance and Administration Coordinator’

Interviews are expected to be held on 15th October 2021.

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BBC Media Action is the international development agency of the BBC, using media and communications to improve people’s lives.  BBC Media Action in Sierra Leone is currently seeking applications for Operations and Human Resources Assistant role.

Responsible for assisting Operations and Human Resources Manager in the routine management of all aspects and functions of BBC Media Action’s country Office in Sierra Leone.

The position will be based in Freetown with attractive terms and conditions. The position will be offered on a one-year fixed term contract.  BBC Media Action offers a friendly and professional team of colleagues, plus real opportunities for career development and professional growth.

The role may involve working with vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a supporting letter to:

recruitment@sl.bbcmediaaction.org

or to the BBC Media Action office at 41i Derek Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is 11th October 2021.

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Christian Aid is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief of Party
2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Chief of Party

 

Role purpose

To lead, manage and deliver a highly complex and strategic USAID funded Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) activity for a consortium led by Christian Aid. The Chief of Party is responsible for providing leadership in project implementation and delivery of desired results in accordance with the cooperative agreement, USAID rules and regulations, and Christian Aid policies. The role holder will lead the project management team ensuring responsiveness to the donor and other stakeholders, provide high-level oversight ensuring the project resources are allocated and used effectively and in a manner that makes maximum contribution to project objectives. S(he) will engage in work planning, resource allocation, granting, monitoring and evaluation, research, performance management, communication and new business case development.

Key outcomes

Monitoring

Effective project management in liaison with implementing partners ensuring quality controls, accountability, and compliance within the framework of the cooperative agreement, USAID’s rules and regulations, and Christian Aid policy and procedure for all project tasks.

Effective risk management including proactively identifying any risks, issues, and capacity gaps and effectively manage them or seek support for solutions.

Successful representation of Christian Aid and the project’s best interests to government officials, other partners and USAID in Sierra Leone

Effective people management ensuring highly skilled staff are recruited, properly inducted, empowered to provide leadership and decision-making within a team setting, and effectively managed to perform to a high standard and meeting their objectives.

Role agility

Expected travel per annum

Over 75 days

On call/unsocial hours Yes

Surge capacity for emergency responses Yes – could be required to to travel for more than 75 days p.a. and for a period of up to 3 months but for no more than 6 months p.a. with no less than one month’s interval between postings unless in extreme circumstances.

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context

The Chief of Party is a key position for directing and managing a multi-million USAID CELGA activity in Sierra Leone. S/he has the overall responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff and will have the principle responsibility for representation of the project to USAID local and regional mission and to key stakeholders including Government of Sierra Leone officials, partners, among others.

The goal of the Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone is to strengthen the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone by fostering increased accountability of local-level decision-makers to citizens on issues of importance to the community.The specific objectives of this activity are to:

Increase effective and informed citizen and civil society participation in local government and political processes, and

Bolster the capacity of local governance institutions to provide critical services and be more transparent in their processes.

The Chief of Party is based in Sierra Leone, Freetown and is responsible for running the Management Unit and providing high-level leadership and oversight.

Role requirements

Relationships

External Holds primary day to day in country relationship with the USAID and partners alongside the Sierra Leone Country Manager who holds the primary contractual relationships on behalf of Christian Aid. Maintains and proactively builds relationships with other relevant external stakeholders including the government. The role holder will coordinate technical work and ensure support for activities and implementing partners. Establish scopes of work for consultants, subcontractors, and short-term technical assistance; identifying capacity gaps in programmatic areas which will require additional technical expertise, capacity improvement, and personnel.

Internal The role holder will report to the Country Manager and equally maintain direct and close liaison with various Christian Aid teams including the contracts and compliance, finance, internal audit, communications, programme funding, and policy teams.

Decision making

Budgetary/savings responsibility The post holder is required to make decisions relating to the leadership and management of the team, decisions will range from recruitment to day to day line management to ensuring the team is working towards the cooperative agreement’s strategic focus and impact with each individual satisfactorily contributing. Responsibility for overseeing overall budget, monitoring expenditure, and evaluating impact. Responsible for agreeing and overseeing Service Level Agreements and contracts with resource organisations.

Click here to enter text. Outline the level of authority and accountability in decision making, what resources is the post holder responsibility for? Frequency of decision making?

Analytical skills

Highly complex work involving a number of different factors or facets that relate both to own area of work and is likely to have cross-functional implications. Expected to take account of the wider and longer-term consequences of own and other’s ideas, recommendations and decisions and take the strategic view at all times. Risk assessment is an important part of developing the solutions to problems that arise. Innovation is fundamental to developing solutions to emergent problems, barriers and challenges in a way that ensures targets are met.

Responsible for evaluating and documenting progress, managing design and evaluation teams, evaluating sub-contractors’ activities through consultative meetings and site visits, working out solutions to keep the activity on track and providing overall guidance and direction focusing the team on achieving agreed targets and communicating long-term strategic objectives;

Responsible for creating and managing a performance monitoring and evaluation program including data gathering, trend analysis, project milestones and effective preparation of written project reports to USAID, stakeholders, Sierra Leone Country Programme and HQ.

Developing self and others

Continuously look for opportunities for self-development. Give and receive honest and open feedback in a timely manner.

Number of Direct reports TBC

Overall people management responsibility TBC

The role has direct responsibility for managing staff under this activity. The role has direct responsibility for developing, coaching and motivating colleagues in the team including those who report in through others. Ensures optimal management of staff performance within Christian Aid’s policies and systems using the performance agreements, performance reviews and development of performance improvement plans where necessary

Role related checks

Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

•At least five years of experience as a COP, Programme Manager, Team Leader or a senior project position of activities of similar scope and complexity.

•The candidate shall have at a minimum a Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, business administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated state-of-the-art experience as senior staff in governance and accountability programmes.

•strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and operations research.

•At least five years demonstrated experience and skills in partnership building, especially with the Government, donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations.

•Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award compliance and sub award management, and tracking activity performance and costs.

•Strong management and communication skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the activity description.

•Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English language

•Strong writing and communication skills.

Desirable

Experience as Chief of Party on USAID projects

Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program planning, management, supervision and budgeting expertise

Digital/IT competencies required

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Intermediate

Web content design & development

Intermediate

Internet based collaboration tools and video calling

Intermediate

Social Media

Intermediate

Data Visualisation

Advanced

DATE CREATED

10/09/2021

Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.

You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.

You must empathise with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website on http://www.christianaid.org.uk job and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to:

sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Closing date for application is 5th October 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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2.) Finance & Operations Manager

 

Role purpose

To manage the finance and operations functions in the implementation of the USAID Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) activity. To be responsible for effective financial management including the preparation of financial plans and reports, supporting and building the financial capacity of staff and facilitating external, internal and donor audits. The role will also ensure excellent operational and contract management to enable strong delivery of the programme. This role may also include supporting or managing partner financial capacity, managing the compliance function, managing the administrative function, providing tier 1 HR, providing tier 1 IT and providing tier 1 health & safety, but this will depend on operational arrangements and other roles in the country programme and the region

Key outcomes

All financial returns reports and reconciliations are accurate and submitted for processing in a timely fashion.

Senior Management provided with the necessary financial information to enable them to make decisions regarding strategy and plans.

Local budgets, donor funded programmes, commercial contracts and appeal funds are managed, reviewed regularly and corrective action taken as necessary.

Christian Aid and donor financial policies and procedures are complied with and any issues arising from non-compliance dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

Internal, external and donor audits are supported and any actions dealt with.

Financial training needs of local Christian Aid and consortium staff are addressed.

Effective procurement and management of external suppliers working to agreed service level agreements or contracts.

Effective programme/contract delivery with impact in line with agreed outcomes of the programme Log frame and contract.

Highly effective and efficient grants management service provided to programme partners

Operational capacity around business systems, IT and facilities delivered to a high standard

Staff recruited, inducted & managed to perform to a high standard to meet their objectives.

Role agility

Expected travel per annum

Over 75 days

On call/unsocial hours Choose an item.

Surge capacity for emergency responses Choose an item.

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

Role context

The Finance & Operations Manager is a key position for overseeing all aspects of a multi-million USAID funded CELGA activity in Sierra Leone. S/he has the overall responsibility for administration and financial management, including accounting systems, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting and human resources for Christian Aid as the Prime.

The goal of the Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone is to strengthen the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone by fostering increased accountability of local-level decision-makers to citizens on issues of importance to the community. The specific objectives of this activity are to:

Increase effective and informed citizen and civil society participation in local government and political processes, and

Bolster the capacity of local governance institutions to provide critical services and be more transparent in their processes.

The Finance & Operations Manager is based in Sierra Leone and reports to the Chief of Party.

Role requirements

Relationships

External Maintains and builds relationships with USAID and senior officials in Government Authorities and other relevant external agencies

Internal Close liaison within the USAID teams and with various Christian Aid teams including the Sierra Leone country office, Finance Division, Internal Audit, Communications Division, Programme Funding Division and Programme Performance,Consortium partners and Local implementing partners teams etc.

Decision making

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Leadership in liaison with the Chief of Party and overall operational management of dedicated programme. Manage the finance function and make decisions in all financial areas. Lead and facilitate annual statutory and donor audits as required, implement audit recommendations and advise on implementing any audit recommendations within partner organisations. Manage the implementation of new financial systems and processes in line with Christian Aid overall corporate requirements. Financial training needs of staff are identified and addressed. Lead procurement process in country.

Analytical skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate problems and make decisions on a routine basis.

Interpreting large amounts of data. Reporting trends and outcomes. Multi-tasking and planning multiple strands of work

Developing self and others

Number of Direct reports TBC

Overall people management responsibility TBC

The role has direct responsibility of managing staff under this activity. The role is responsible for training team members and partner staff in Finance & operations and USAID granting and finance due diligence guidelines and needs to keep abreast of evolving changes in due diligence, financial and operational policy frameworks for the project.

Has direct responsibility for developing, coaching, technical support and motivating colleagues/project team members, including those who report through others to bring the standards of the Finance and operations up to those expected by Christian Aid and the Donor. Will monitor performance review and development planning and activities within the function to ensure that best practice is being met. Continuously look for opportunities for self-development, gve and receive honest and open feedback in a timely manner.

Role related checks

Child protection clearance Not required Counter terrorism screening Required

Person specification

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements.

At least 10 years of experience in financial management for large complex activities, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.

Prior experience in operations, procurement and grant management policy and practice.

Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.

Prior experience managing USG activities preferably of similar scope with an excellent grasp of USAID Financial policies and requirements.

Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language

Project cycle management expertise

Desirable

A master’s degree in Finance and Business Administration.

Understanding of partnership approach to international development

Network and alliance building

Digital/IT competencies required

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Intermediate

Web content design & development

Intermediate

Internet based collaboration tools and video calling

Basic

Social Media

Intermediate

Data Visualisation

Advanced

DATE CREATED

14/09/2021

Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.

You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.

You must empathise with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply

For more information on application procedures, visit Christian Aid website on http://www.christianaid.org.uk job and follow the steps to apply online. Please note: Hard copies of application will not be accepted.

Please forward any queries you have regarding this vacancy on email to:

sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org

Closing date for application is 5th October 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

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ICAP is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Data Officer
2.) Office Assistant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Data Officer

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Officer will work with the Strategic Information Unit at ICAP Sierra Leone and ICAP at Columbia University Informatics Team on the Child Health and Mortality Prevention (CHAMPS) project. CHAMPS is a global surveillance network that generates, collects, analyzes and shares data to reduce child mortality in regions where it is highest. CHAMPS gathers information on all stillbirths and deaths in children under 5 years that occur within a CHAMPS site. Support provided by the Data Officer for this project will involve working with the Data Manager on the configuration and management of data collection devices, database solutions, systems and tools; supporting the receipt, transformation, validation and storage of data transmitted from CHAMPS Sierra Leone sites.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

With the support of the Data Manager, the responsibilities of the Data Officer will include;

• Configuration, installation and management of android tablets and their applications (REDCap, SurveyCTO, Meraki MDM, Recforge lite etc.) in compliance with CHAMPS SOPs.

• Monitor incoming data from program sites (on cloud based server ) to validate, properly store and accurately transform into required reporting and visualization formats

• Monitor data quality for adherence to protocol and defined quality standards by carrying out data review, validation including discrepancy checking, data cleaning and report generation.

• Run summary reports, routine data quality/integrity audits and analysis.

• Troubleshooting database problems and issues that compromise data integrity such as missing records or incomplete records and inconsistencies in data pattern.

• Adhere to data quality assurance protocols.

• Perform data analysis on large relational datasets to summarize data and identify inconsistencies.

• Organize electronic and hard copy data files, documentation, artefacts and dictionaries.

• Design data collection tools and protocols.

• Generating reports and dashboards.

• Perform GIS’s Geo-spatial data analysis on large relational datasets to identify relationship in geographical patterns and distribution of cases.

• Follow up on data submission from surveillance sites and coordinate the acquisition of data supporting various site performance metrics.

• Participate in the training or retraining of data collectors on the use of data collection tools and data issues identified during quality checks.

• Support development of CHAMPS Bombali and COMSA monthly bulletins and quarterly newsletter.

• Work and communicates regularly with MoHS, other CHAMPS partners, and CHAMPS Program Office.

• Work with Mortality Surveillance, Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) and laboratory teams to update Data Management tracking tools and provide feedback on issues identified.

• Extract data from REDCap and SurveyCTO systems and check the data for completeness and data quality issues; Ensure data queries are raised, tracked and resolved in a timely and accurate manner.

 

EDUCATION

• Adegree in public health, statistics, computer sciences, social sciences or a related discipline.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of experience working with, collecting and managing data

• Experience in statistical software used for data analysis, such as STATA, SAS, and R is an added advanatge

• Experience in use of EDC Systems including REDCap, SurveyCTO or OpenClinica

• Experience with programming and coding software such as C++, Java, VBA, VB.Net

• Experience and knowledge of database systems/software MySQL, Ms. Access.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating data collection and management

• Demonstrated experience in conducting basic data analysis and producing summary and detailed reports of processed data; ability to process written reports and use spreadsheets

• Experience in managing and enforcing data quality assurance protocols.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

• Detail oriented and highly organized, able to multi-task

• Willingness to spend substantial time in the field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Demonstrated experience in managing online databases, and data collection platforms

• Experience with managing computer assisted interviewing (CAI)

• Experience in GIS data collection and development

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency in English and Krio.

 

To apply, kindly click here: APPLY 

 

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2.) Office Assistant

 

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. Working under the guidance and direction of the Facility Manager, the Office assistant  will provide day to day support in the management of all ICAP Office buildings.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for opening and closing ICAP offices on a daily basis.
• Responsible for ensuring that all electrical appliances and switches are turned off at the close of business daily ;
• Facilitate the regular fumigation of the office buildings;
• Responsible for photocopying, scanning, binding and laminating of all internal printings.
• In close collaboration with the Admin Coordinator support the setting up and rearranging offices and conference rooms.
• In close collaboration with Admin Coordinator ensure water is available on water dispenser and in the toilets at all times.
• Inform supervisors of potential repairs needed within the office.
• Support routine maintenance of office appliances
• Performs other related duties as directed

EDUCATION

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting/Procurement will be an added advantage .

Computer Literary (use of MS Word/ Excel) is compulsory for this position.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

would be required in order to receive favorable consideration for the job)

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position

• Ability to read and write in English

• Must be able to work in a diverse team environment

• Able to work a flexible work schedule

• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills

• Conscientious with good attention to detail and willingness to do a thorough job

 

To apply, please click here: APPLY 

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Reporting Lines: Co-Founder and co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO)
Location: Freetown
Contract: Ongoing, subject to successful 6 months probation

WHO WE ARE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

CONTEXT OF THIS ROLE:

The executive assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Co-Founder and co-chief executive officer. She/he will report to the Co-CEO. The individual will provide high level support, coordination, manage essential data and day to day scheduling, administer logistics and plan and execute events/activities. The role requires a dynamic, preferably female individual with feminist values and a wealth of experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds and managing multiple complex tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare meeting papers and agendas for meetings.
Coordinate and manage the calendar and schedule of the Co-CEO including calls and visitors.
Document contents and takeaways of key conversations/meetings of the Co-CEO and track follow up actions
Anticipate needs of the Co-CEO and act as gatekeeper (visitors, and sign-off documents), understanding organisational staff, advisory board directors and donor priorities.
Represent Purposeful at meetings and on behalf of the Co-CEO as and when required.
Plan team meetings, retreats including but not limited to, offsite room bookings, travel, accommodation, scheduling, presentations, catering and team building activities.
Organise other meetings led by the Co-CEO.
Manage and schedule strategic meetings, and when agreed communicate outcomes to all staff.
Proactively manage the diary and make informed judgments based on understanding complex demands and conflicting priorities.
Inform the Co-CEO of any urgent items to address and prepare him for critical calls or meetings by conducting background research and providing required documents.
Work closely with the other members of the team and key external contacts to coordinate schedules and meetings.
Create communication templates and send emails on behalf of the Co-CEO.
Handle inquiries, filter and respond to emails and messages on behalf of the Co-CEO aligning them with priorities.
Draft documents as required.
Handle all administrative tasks of the Co-CEO including travel itineraries, insurance, hotels, logistics etc including with outside partners for international missions.
Organise induction meetings with the Co-CEO for new staff.
Liaise with Purposeful operations team to ensure support for and alignment of Co-CEO needs
Serve as a liaison between staff and Co-CEO as needed

Other
Take on additional tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
At least two-three years experience in related work/field
Excellent writing and oral communications skills in English.
Computer literacy (MS Office:WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, e-mail, Internet)
Ability to think strategically, set goals and objectives, and execute strategy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritisation and time management
Proven discretion and maintaining confidentiality
Dedicated to upholding the values and approaches that define Purposeful’s work.
Committed to Purposeful’s mission and values.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

applications@wearepurposeful.org

by 5pm on Thursday 23rd September, 2021.

For more information on Purposeful please visit the website www.wearepurposeful.org

Abt Associates is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Office Assistant / Warehouse Manager
2.) Finance Assistant
3.) Entomology / Insectary Field Technician
4.) Driver

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Office Assistant / Warehouse Manager

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

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

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Location: Waterloo

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Country Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for inventory management, and assuring that commodities used in IRS campaigns are secure and safely stored at the project’s main warehouse. This position will help arrange for the logistics of delivering of all IRS commodities to IRS campaign camp sites in various locations, and assuring accurate inventory counts for all IRS commodities being used during the IRS campaign. The Warehouse Manager will be expected to liaise regularly with the store keepers at each IRS operation site to assure all needed IRS campaign commodities are in-stock, and collections of IRS campaign wastes are on-going and transported back to the central warehouse.

Key Roles and Responsibilitie s

• • Receipt and quality control of delivered goods to project warehouse.
  • Processing appropriate supply chain documentation and updating stock cards to assure an accurate count of IRS commodities at the central warehouse.
  • Managing the project’s inventory control system during the IRS campaign, including storage, quality control, inventory record-keeping, and inventory reporting.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodities to all IRS campaign camp sites, to assure they have the necessary equipment to complete IRS.
  • Working with the project staff to supervise store keepers and operation site store rooms.
  • Assuring accurate and exact knowledge of IRS commodities at the central warehouse, and at each camp site store room at any given time.
  • Ensuring that at the end of the IRS campaign, the personal protective equipments (PPEs) and commodities are retrieved from the districts and are accurately recorded in the stock register.
  • In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Officer:
    • Ensuring that all health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations.
    • Ensuring the clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.
    • Complete on timely manner with high accuracy any others actvities assigned by the Operation manager or Chief of Party.

Preferred Qualifications

• • • High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Administration, or other relevant field with at least 2 years’ relevant experience (desireable).
    • Significant experience in supply chain management and the storage of health commodities.
    • Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
    • Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
    • Experience with international donor projects preferred.
    • English language fluency.

Minimum Qualifications

• • • (1) year of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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2.) Finance Assistant

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

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

Project Description

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

Job Summary

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

Key Roles And Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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3.) Entomology / Insectary Field Technician

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

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

Job Summary

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries and Cambodia and Colombia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Under the supervision of the Entomology Field Coordinator, the Entomology/Insectary Field Technician will assist in timely and high-quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Field Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.

Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Support implementation of the following set of entomological field activities:

• Establishment of sentinel sites
• Monitor vector behavior on monthly basis in the targeted sentinel districts using World Health Organization (WHO) standard mosquito sampling methods
• Participate in other field activities as required
• Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities
• Conduct the morphological identification of the mosquitoes collected and label them properly
• Conduct ovary dissection on the unfed malaria vectors
• Make proper and timely recording on the data collection forms and data entry
• Conduct larvae collections
• Assist in monitoring vector susceptibility tests of currently used and candidate insecticides on an annual basis
• Follow standardized protocols for rearing of mosquito colonies
• Assist with daily care of the mosquito colony maintained in the insectary
• Ensure that required supplies and equipment are in stock and organized
• Maintain the cleanliness in the insectary, laboratory and all supported areas
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the insectary storage areas
• Follow all insectary practices in compliance with health and safety directives
• Assist in rearing of animals for mosquitoes blood feeding
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities
• Support Entomology Field Coordinator, when required, in managing the laboratory activities and insectary operations
• Assist with any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s Degree (required), in bio-chemistry, laboratory, veterinary or other related health field
• At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work
• Knowledge in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel)
• Knowledge of English
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing is an added advantage
• At least 4 years relevant experience

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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4.) Driver

 

Job Description

Organization Overview

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

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Project. The project will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African countries, Cambodia, and Colombia where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

In Sierra Leone, under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager the Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the VectorLink Sierra Leone Project. This position is based in Freetown with frequent travel to other provinces.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws
• Responsible for maintenance of project vehicle, keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel and other parts of the vehicle prior to driving
• Perform project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from district office, general office purchasing
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable
• Valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License
• At least one year prior experience in commercial driving
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable
• The ability to communicate in basic English is desirable

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 Year of experience

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

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

How to Apply

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

 

 

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