🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Information, Communications, and Technology Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for x1 Position: Information, Communications, and Technology Officer

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

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

 

Job Title: Information, Communications, and Technology Officer

Department: ICT Department

Reports To:        Acting ICT Manager

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: 70% in Freetown office and 30% in Kabala office.

 

Job Summary:

You will coordinate and deliver various ICT and ICT4D (ICT) related services in accordance with established agency ICT policies, procedures, and service standards to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide responsive, professional service and technical support to CRS staff and partners to ensure efficient operation and use of CRS information sharing, communication, and collaboration technologies.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain ICT systems and databases, including networks, servers, and telecommunications. Troubleshoot and address issues to ensure optimal performance.
  • Configure and maintain applications and user devices. Provide timely and quality service delivery, technical support, and advice to user requests to ensure proper user access to agency business data and information.
  • Maintain inventory of ICT equipment, hardware, and software and ensure adequate supply and functionality, in collaboration with relevant staff, Provide input to budget for ICT related expenses.
  • Coordinate relationships with suppliers to facilitate delivery of ICT-related services that meet CRS business requirements and needs.
  • Support capacity building initiatives, remotely or on-site, to staff and partners to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT applications.
  • Prepare statistical reports on ICT-related data and metrics. As needed, implement measures to ensure required standards are met.

 

 Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems) required. Significant work experience in a directly related field combined with appropriate training/certificates may substitute for degree.
  • Desired certifications include Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or equivalent, Cisco Certified Network Associate or equivalent, Microsoft SharePoint Foundations or equivalent and ITIL Foundation Certified.
  • Minimum of three years work experience in a position with similar responsibilities.
  • Experience in introduction, design, implementation, and adoption of relevant technology and data management tools.

 

Required Languages – English, Krio

 

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % to the sub office.

 

Duty Station: 70% in Freetown office and 30% in Kabala office

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Good relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally with a strong client-service focus.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner.
  • Strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture, make sound decisions, and offer non-standard solutions.
  • Able to maintain confidential information.
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
  • Basic understanding of business analysis concepts and best practice.
  • Demonstrated experience building ICT capacity with professional staff.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated capacity in management of network/server software and hardware devices and platforms.
  • Grasp of complex network, security, mobile, desktop, server, telephony, backup, application, and database technologies.
  • Experience with ITSM and systems management tools preferred.

 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
  • Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

 

Agency Leadership Competencies:

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: ICT Acting Manager, All CP staff, RIM, GKIM members of CRS ICT community, and owners of CRS business systems

External: CRS partners; Government agencies, NetHope, Peers from other NGOs in the country; and ICT service providers.

 

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Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Builds Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Accountability & Stewardship

 

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

 

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

 

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to

 

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/8c33cbb55a67d984eefed292

 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 7th August 2023.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Action Against Hunger – Senior ICT Officer & Energy Focal Point

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Bonthe and Moyamba.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Senior ICT Officer & Energy Focal Point to manage the operation of the mission with regard to the use of information technologies (computers, internet and telecommunications) while respecting ACF standards and procedures and the security rules in force

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Manage the mission’s computer fleet
    • Ensure compliance with ICT standards on workstations (Kit Log);
    • Ensure compliance with the operating rules of the antivirus, its update on the workstations, its monitoring;
    • Configure the backups on the workstations and ensure that they are carried out in compliance with the standards and the backup policy;
    • Ensure the maintenance of computers and check daily / monthly that preventive and corrective maintenance tasks have been carried out;
    • Manage equipment assignments and all related documents;
    • Monitor the repair and movement of equipment;
    • Anticipate and identify needs in connection with his/her manager, participate in the development of budgets and place orders;
    • Report to the hierarchy any problem related to the management of equipment;
  • Ensure the follow-up of any external service providers (maintenance and repair services, etc.).

  

  • Manage the ICT Infrastructure
  • Install and maintain the local networks of the mission according to the standards (kitlog);
  • Check that network equipment is working properly;
  • Supervise the data backup system (backup policy);
  • Ensure the capitalization of the technical documentation of the network, the internet connection in order to obtain a detailed mapping;
  • Carry out regular field visits.
  • Ensure continuous telecommunication means (internet, radio, satellite and premises)
  • Ensure the functioning and monitoring of the means of communication on the mission;
  • Carry out regular tests on the use of these means;
  • Ensure the follow-up of local telecommunications providers (Internet, fixed and mobile telephony, etc.) and the rationalization of associated costs;
  • Ensure the technological watch in terms of internet connection and means of telecommunications.
  • Ensure user support & trainings
  • Train users in the proper use of ICT resources, the ICT basics and compliance with security rules upon arrival and at regular intervals;
  • Provide users with training on equipment and applications;
  • Respond to daily technical support requests;
  • Participate in the capitalization of data and procedures related to the use of computer and network resources and ensure their dissemination;
  • Troubleshoot common user issues;
  • Provide software support to users for information and email sharing;
  • Report the problems encountered and the solutions provided to the manager and team members;
  • Ensure the identification of training needs, the development of training materials and their organization.
  • Treat all users in a respectful and fair manner, in accordance with ACF’s code of conduct and policies (gender, safeguarding, etc.).
  • Produce reports, analysis and improvements 
  • Carry out a monthly inventory and update the equipment list;
  • Make an ICT activity report on a monthly basis and send it to his/her managers;
  • Propose the implementation of ICT resources improving the work efficiency of users in accordance with the standards;
  • Organize any donations / recycling in compliance with the standards at the end of the contract.
  • Supervise the ICT team
    • Ensure regular points with report;
    • Organize recruitment and integration into the team;
    • Train and provide technical support to team members;
    • Develop and monitor individual action plans;
    • Manage schedules, organization and coordinate the distribution of work;
  • Ensure the evaluations of the team members.

ENERGY FOCAL POINT (30% OF THE JD):

The Senior ICT officer  is responsible for:

  • Ensure a continuous and secure power supply to ACF facilities (Infrastructures and programs)
  • Lead the energy assessment of new ACF facility ensuring safety and security of ACF staff,
    • Control and ensure that ACF buildings comply with the energy standard (diagnostics & recommendations);
  • To do or supervise the realization of the electrical safety diagnosis at least one time per year on all ACFbuilding (office / GH)
  • Control and validation of the electrical material (with the help of the energy referent)
  • Ensuring that the commissioning report is shared, review and validated by the energy referent from HQ before final payment.
  • Define the energy needs and the means of production
  • Define and improve energy requirements and production means; (realisation of the generator sizing, solar sizing)
  • Audit of the future buildings in security and production means;;
  • Define the budgetary needs in order to support the logistics teams in the choice of their production means solutions;
  • Support to the logistic teams in the evaluation of the recycling capacities of electrical equipment;
  • Manage / Support the preventive and curative maintenance of the mission’s electrical equipment (excluding energy sources)
  • Supervise all electrical maintenance work at the GH, Coordination and Field base providing photos for the attention of the energy referent.
  • Support the log teams in carrying out maintenance;
  • Checking the presence of spare parts for maintenance ;
  • Regular monitoring of production sources;
  • Manage / Support the preventive and curative maintenance of the mission’s electrical equipment (excluding energy sources)
  • Train users in energy activities: 
  • Ensure the training of guards in procedures, planning and proper use of equipment;
  • Display the start/stop procedures of the equipment (generator, …);
  • Ensure the training relative to energy sufficiency and display information relative to it
  • Report all energy concerns (supply or safety) to the Energy referent from HQ 
  • Gender Action
  • Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.
  • Ensure that gender considerations are made in the design and implementations work
  • Help ensure all aspects of Action Against Hunger activities adhere to program quality standards and policies (accountability and mainstreaming) in a coherent and integrated manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma/Certificate or degree in Information and communication technology, or other ICT  related sciences
  • Good knowledge of the Windows operating environment (Windows operating systems) and Microsoft Office (suits)
  • Good knowledge of ICT equipment and repairing technical ICT problems
  • Good knowledge of networks and wireless technologies.
  • Good knowledge of system and network security.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Good communication skills
  • Good Organisational skills
  • Adaptability
  • Pedagogical approach
  • Rigour at work
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • Flexibility and patience
  • Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas
  • Good training capacities.
  • Autonomy and proactivity.
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: July 2023

MONTHLY BASIC SALARY: 4,554.77 to 4,919.15 based on profile.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE: 15% of basic salary each

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Twelve (12) Months, with possible  extension

LOCATION: Freetown – with travels to Bonthe, Moyamba, and other field areas

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ Senior ICT Officer and Energy Focal Point”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 29th June 2023. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Helen Keller International – 2 Positions

Helen Keller International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) NTD Program Manager
2.) ICT Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) NTD Program Manager

Job Type:       Full time

Location:        Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date:     1st July, 2023

End Date:      30th June 2024; Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:     Program Director/Country Director 

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: K

 

Introduction

 

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty and is devoted to scaling up evidence-based, cost-effective solutions to improve care practices and ensure that basic health interventions reach vulnerable people, with a focus on women, youth, and children.

 

Helen Keller Intl has been operating in Sierra Leone for nearly 20 years in support of the Nutrition and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) components of the National Health Development Plan of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, as well as food security component of the Ministry of Agriculture.

 

The NTD Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight of NTD portfolio at the Country Office (CO). The post holder will work closely with the regional and global Helen Keller teams to deliver on NTD program objectives and results.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the ACT | West program funded by the USAID and other NTD projects in Helen Keller – Sierra Leone;
  • Oversee the design and implementation of effective work plans that allow for timely and ongoing progress review of all key outputs of programs;
  • Establish and maintain excellent working relationship with the NTD team at Ministry of Health & Sanitation (MoHS);
  • Oversee disease-specific assessments and operational research design and implementation with the project staff and ensure dissemination of information with a particular focus on publications of major findings;
  • Work with the finance team to review budget versus actuals for all NTD initiatives and ensure workplans and spending are on track;
  • Work with NTDP and other partners to mainstream NTDs into the broader national health system such that:
    • NTDs are considered in their annual budgets and funds disbursed for activities;
    • NTDs are integrated into the national health system or into other cross-sector platforms for sustainability;
    • NTD indicators are included and monitored among national health indicators.
  • Leverage other funding and cross-sector interventions and non-traditional public health platforms for implementation of NTD interventions;
  • Ensure that the health system strengthening activities under the NTD portfolio adhere to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound;
  • Ensure high quality of implemention of technical activities and systems at all levels;
  • Ensure strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are in place for the development of regular project monitoring systems;
  • Represent Helen Keller at all relevant NTD fora, national and international, including but not limited to Cross Sector Technical Working Group (NTD-TWG) and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in Sierra Leone;
  • Ensure timely reporting to donor – both technical and financial;
  • Work closely and coordinate with other partners across the NTD portfolio for CO;
  • Manage the NTD team at Helen Keller in line with HR guidelines/manual;
  • Cultivate an atmosphere conducive to sharing of lessons-learned and to mutual learning among Helen Keller staff and among partners;
  • Ensure donor outcomes and results are chieves for NTD initiatives in the CO;
  • Ensure visibility of NTD activities and progress in country;
  • Lead/contribute to NTD related proposals for the CO;
  • Establish and maintain good working relationship with the NTD focal point at USAID in country;
  • Carry out additional tasks, as delegated by the Country Director.

 

Qualification and experience

  • A masters’ degree in a relevant field. A Doctoral degree will be a plus;
  • At least 5 years’ of proven experience in leading NTD programs or health program of similar size;
  • Experience in managing staff and teams a must;
  • Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment;
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance;
  • Must be able and willing to work in a diverse office in terms of language, culture, etc.
  • Proven experience in research, analysis and publication an added advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal English language skills

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.orgor hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the position above (referencing the SUBJECT heading)

 

Closing date for the receipt of applications for the above vacancies is 17:00hrs on Thursday 1st June – 15th June, 2023 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Please note that a copy of the application letter (written or typed) must be sent to uthe NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply


2.) ICT Officer

Job Type:    Full time

Location:     Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start Date:  1 July, 2023

End Date:   Annual contract (renewable)

Reports to:  Admin & Operations Manager

Open to Expatriates: No

Grade: I

Introduction:

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty and is devoted to scaling up evidence-based, cost-effective solutions to improve care practices and ensure that basic health interventions reach vulnerable people, with a focus on women, youth, and children.

 

Helen Keller Intl has been operating in Sierra Leone for nearly 20 years in support of the Nutrition and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) components of the National Health Development Plan of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, as well as food security component of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Specific Responsibilities:

Scope of Work

The IT Officer will oversee all aspects of the country office’s information systems, working with Global IS staff to ensure network administration, hardware and application management, security, user support and administrative functions are all properly managed.

 

This position requires a broad set of technical, planning, problem-solving and hands-on support skills. Especially important is the ability to work effectively in our low-resource settings that present significant infrastructure challenges, and the ability to communicate and collaborate in our multicultural environment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Infrastructure Management

  • Perform installation, maintenance and updating of local area network components, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, peripherals, printers, network nodes, terminals, and wiring, in accordance with HKI standards
  • Manage the internet connectivity for the office in such a way to maximize the operation and efficiency of the office
  • Maintain the supply of network and computer equipment in the country offices and plan for and implement the routine replacement of hardware components
  • Perform routine server maintenance, event tracking and performance monitoring duties, configuration and security tasks.

 

Network Administration

  • Maintain the stability and performance of the country office networks, performing quality control, troubleshooting steps and working with vendors and service providers to isolate, diagnose and resolve network problems.

 

PC and Application Management

  • Perform PC configurations, per HKI IS Standards
  • Perform application installation, configuration, testing and upgrade tasks, per HKI IS Standards.

 

Network Security

  • Ensure local defences against malware and intrusion are adequate and maintained, recommending strategies, applications or services as necessary
  • Manage the office’s firewall and VPN, and anti-malware programs.

 

Data Security

  • Ensure that data backup and recovery systems are in place and functioning, per HKI IS Standards
  • Configure and maintain the use of One Drive for Business and SharePoint for staff file management, and train staff in the proper monitoring and use of these tools.

 

User Support

  • Provide desktop support services to office staff, performing problem identification and resolution for user problems
  • Perform an Information Systems orientation for new staff, and periodic refresher training for all staff.

 

Team Participation

  • Actively participate in monthly calls with the Africa Regional Information Systems Manager and monthly calls with the Global IS Staff
  • Participate in regional or global-level working groups when assigned.

Special IS Projects

  • Respond to special requests and/or projects related to improving the functionality and security of Helen Keller Intl’s information systems.

 

Qualification and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, informational technology, or any other related field
  • At least 5 years of proven experience as IT Officer/Manager
  • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, computer hardware and software systems
  • Experience in data centered management and governance
  • Hands on experience with network installation and management
  • Must be able to work in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal guidance

 

How to apply: 

 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to SierraLeone.recruitment@hki.orgor hand-deliver to: Helen Keller Int Office at 16H James Macarthy Drive, off Spur Road, Wilberforce, Freetown.

 

Please mark your application as per the references stated in the position above (referencing the SUBJECT heading)

 

Closing date for the receipt of applications for the above vacancies is 17:00hrs on Wednesday 14th June 2023.  Applications sent after this time, would not be allowed.

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Antal International – 2 Positions

Antal International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
2.) Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Sierra Leone

Industry: Banking

Location: Sierra Leone

Salary: Excellent Package + Salary

 

Job Purpose

    • Serves as the subsidiaries’ process owner of all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee, and business information in compliance with the organization’s information security policies.

 

    • A key element of the CISO’s role is working with the Group CISO and Executive Management of the subsidiary to determine acceptable levels of risk for the subsidiary in alignment with the overall risk appetite of the Bank.

Responsibilities:

    • Implement and monitor the strategic, comprehensive information security and Cybersecurity management program
    • Work directly with the Group office & other business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes
    • Effectively update approved policies for approval and ensure this is communicated to relevant stakeholders
    • Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and communications for further system security review.
    • Provide leadership to the subsidiaries’ information and cyber security team
    • Partner with business stakeholders across the subsidiary to raise awareness of information and cybersecurity concerns.
    • Monitor and troubleshoot security solution/infrastructure as it concerns your subsidiary.
    • Work with available intelligence to identify threats to the environment and propose/implement controls to minimize risk of future events where appropriate or advised.
    • Provide regular updates to the Group CISO and Executive Management team on status of the subsidiary’s risk posture and security program
    • Collaborate with Technology team to ensure that the subsidiary’s’ infrastructure stays protected from cyber threats and breaches

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    • Ensure all critical servers and applications are piped to the central SIEM
    • Train staff to ensure the various levels of competencies required for a better security environment is achieved
    • Carry out daily checks to ensure prized assets are not compromised. Regularly review checks to ensure they are in line with emerging threats
    • Ensure Zero loss due to cyberattack to subsidiary operational availability.
    • Implement expedited remediation of vulnerabilities (internal & external) in line
    • with established timelines
    • Ensure security is embedded in all technology related projects as it concerns your subsidiary
    • Maintain the ISO Management System certification for the subsidiary.

Skills / Competence Requirements

    • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST, PCIDSS.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
    • Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams
    • Specific experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best in class development practices.
    • Experience with Cloud computing and services
    • Hands on experience with incident and vulnerability management

Generic Skills

    • Creative, and taking initiative
    • Strong relationship management and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a number of departments and services as well as external stakeholders.
    • Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.

Professional Requirements

Qualification

    • Minimum of a Master’s Degree in MSc in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Professional Membership

    • Industry recognised professional certifications such as MCTS, MCP, ITIL, CISA, COBIT, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CFE, CCSP, CCSE, EC-Council

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience performing security risk assessments, and security consulting and 3+ years of experience leading teams of information security professionals

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2.) Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking

Job Title: Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking – Sierra Leone

Industry: Banking

Location: Sierra Leone

Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

 

Responsibilities:

    • Development and execution of the Bank’s Corporate Banking strategy in the country
    • Responsible for developing, growing and managing customer relationships and for increasing the Bank’s revenue through marketing of the banks products and services to identified Corporate Customers. Additionally, to develop and maintain positive customer relationships, oversee the marketing of the Bank’s products and services and ensure maximum profitability.
    • Driving Trade business opportunities in the African countries where the Client has established presence by networking with multinationals, large corporate and institutional clients to ensure that they benefit from the full range of Bank’s Trade Services and Products.
    • Drive client acquisition and management of existing Corporate client relationships consistent with the Bank’s strategy in-order to achieve desired quality of business growth
    • Spear head budget preparation for the unit, annual marketing plans and strategies to achieve targeted growth objectives.
    • Primary responsibility for the management of own portfolio of customers ensuring that they receive the appropriate level of service and advice to meet their specific needs
    • Enhance client retention by providing a one-stop point of contact for all the client’s needs and requirements while providing world class customer service
    • Establish and develop various sales strategies to meet ever changing customer needs in liaison with the New Product Development Team
    • Maintain, acquire and reactivate customer relationships to improve deposit liability growth and mix.
    • Conduct market research and competitor analyses within marketing area and develop strategies that will give the bank a large part of the market within its vicinity
    • Monitor and control business office income and expenditure to ensure profitability.
    • Recommend the creation of viable and profitable risk assets to increase business office profitability
    • Identify and develop conglomerates banking relationships
    • Sourcing for and monitoring of customer’s tenured investment / facilities.
    • Design product offerings tailored to meet the needs of the Corporate sector in the country while maintaining regular contacts with their executives to push the Bank’s business.
    • Coordinate Marketing of Regional Trade opportunities covering import and export financing and services, across the group
    • Identify Regional Trade Finance opportunities and trends common across geographies and develop generic solutions to exploit for the benefit of clients and the Banks
    • Build and maintain regional trade sales pipeline
    • Own, manage and update generic trade product programs for regional trade products
    • Keep abreast of local and international developments in the area of trade including competitive offerings in the market
    • Establishment of service measurement systems/metrics
    • Managing, coaching and developing a high-performance team to meet set deliverables
    • Sourcing for and monitoring of customer’s tenured investment / facilities.
    • Prepare weekly and monthly statistics/performance reports for management use.
    • Initiate and carry out recovery action on non-performing credits facilities
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or his / her designate.

Key Performance Indicators

    • 100 % attainment of annual targets (Deposits, Risk Assets, fees & commission, client conversions)
    • Amount of Contingent Liabilities Commissions & Fees
    • Cost of funds
    • Non funded Income (NFI) and Funded Income (FI) ratio
    • Volume of FX transactions
    • 100 % of zero income leakages
    • Cost income ratio
    • Revenue growth
    • Market share growth
    • Volume of business – deposits and loans/facilities
    • Adherence to policies
    • Market share- low cost amongst others

Job Requirements

Education

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (with an MBA, MSC or its equivalent) and/or Professional Qualification in Banking related disciplines
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Professional qualification in Customer Relationship Management and Sales & Marketing

Experience

    • Minimum experience –10 years cognate experience in management with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity

Key Competency List

Knowledge

    • Expert knowledge of trade and supply chain
    • Product knowledge
    • Broad knowledge of the global macro economy and its dynamics
    • Deep knowledge of Bank’s products and services
    • Deep understanding of the value chain of the key industries
    • Deep industry knowledge
    • Knowledge of credit risk analysis

Skills/Competencies

    • Project management
    • Product development
    • Strategic savvy
    • Communication (written)
    • Self and team management
    • Presentation skills
    • Innovative
    • Analytical thinking
    • Managing people – cross functional
    • Decision management
    • Developing others
    • Visionary mind

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ A Reputable Organisation – 4 Positions

A reputable financial institution is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

1.) Information Systems Officer
2.) Information Security Officer
3.) Financial Control Officer
4.) Senior Financial Control Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Information Systems Officer

Position: Information Systems Officer 

 

Direct Report: Head, Internal Audit

 

Regular/Routine

  • Performs review of Information Technology applications and other computer information systems
  • Performs information control reviews of system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
  • Performs security reviews of application systems under development.
  • Conduct operational and system investigations.
  • Identify critical risks and recommend corrective steps to address the risks.
  • Prepares working papers for assigned audits, spot-checks and investigations.
  • Ensuring quality and timely audit reports.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations.
  • Perform Income/Revenue assurance validation and reporting on e-business products.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Business related discipline

  • Any of these ISACA certifications is a must- CISA,CISM or CRISC

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Good background in Information Technology
  • Good knowledge of Cyber Security Risk
  • Good knowledge of various Core Banking Applications and other audit tools will be an added advantage
  • At least 3 years’ experience in IS Audit in the Banking sector is a must
  • Consulting experience is an added advantage but not compulsory
  • Good knowledge of ATM cards, payment schemes and switch transaction processing is an added advantage.

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to:

recruitments.sl@outlook.com

on or before Wednesday 20th January 2023.


2.) Information Security Officer

Position: Information Security Officer 

 

Direct Report: Divisional Head, Enterprise Risk Management

 

Key Duties:

    • Implement the information security governance structure of the Institution
    • Establish, maintain and enforce security policies, standards procedures and guidelines
    • Develop, implement and deliver security awareness programs
    • Recommend appropriate security measures from a strategic perspective.
    • Prepare monthly Information Security Report for Management
  • Collate and analyze Information Security Metrics from the Institution
  • Enforcing logical security at the various layers of the Institution IT infrastructure (network, database, application and operating system layer)
  • Provide input for security awareness based on identified risk in user management activities
  • Ensure security of all Information entrusted to the staff
  • Ensure compliance with information security principles and policies located in the institution intranet knowledge portal
  • Creation of new security policies on Network  and System Management and Operation
  • Daily review  and management of all security tools
  • Review of effectiveness and fine-tuning of existing security rules.
  • Operating systems, network and physical  risk assessment
  • Conduct penetration testing and  vulnerability assessment on all the institution IT asset
  • Manage and manage information security budget , strategies and asset

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree will be an advantage.

  • Any two relevant professional certification(s):
  • Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

 

Minimum Experience: Has minimum of 5 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 2 years at supervisory level.

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of global best practices as it concerns global best standards
  • Vast in secure configuration standards for Microsoft windows and  Linux operating system , Oracle, Microsoft and other database systems
  • Good presentation skills
  • Sound knowledge of cryptography and key management
  • Good secure configuration of network devices
  • Leadership & people management skills
  • Good understanding of security essentials
  • Good report writing skills
  • Penetration testing
  • Forensic
  • Vulnerability assessment

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to:

recruitments.sl@outlook.com

on or before Wednesday 20th January 2023.


3.) Financial Control Officer

Position: Financial Control Officer

 

Direct Report: Senior Financial Control Officer

 

Key Duties:

  • Preparation of Activity Report for Group Office
  • Preparation of monthly Variance analysis
  • Preparation of daily and weekly Deposit report and minutes
  • Preparation weekly salary loan report and minutes
  • Daily and monthly preparation of variance analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of Weekly Performance Review
  • Preparation of Account Profitability Report (APR) for Management purpose
  • Support preparation of statutory financial statements
  • Preparation of regulatory Returns- Base Rate, Capital Base and Net Open Position
  • Preparation of daily and weekly Finstat
  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly Finstat
  • Review payment approval before posting to ensure budget accuracy
  • Update Opex and Capex cost report to ensure budget accuracy and report any material variance to budget holders
  • Generate daily Trial Balance from the system and send to all stakeholders
  • Generate various reports and data from Business Intelligence (BI) system to perform further analysis as required by the unit head
  • Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Senior Financial Control Officer

 

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

 

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Finance 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Experience in accounting, budgeting, financial planning, tax, etc.
  • Ability to effectively present information and relate to people within the organization utilizing excellent communication skills
  • Maintains strong business and financial acumen as well as superior analytical skills, sound technical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus
  • Experience working with outside agencies, customers and business community

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to:

recruitments.sl@outlook.com

on or before Wednesday 20th January 2023.


4.) Senior Financial Control Officer

Position: Senior Financial Control Officer

 

Direct Report: Head, Financial Control & Strategy

 

Key Duties:

    • Fixed Assets Reconciliation to enhance proper reporting of the Bank’s assets on a regular and periodic basis.
  • Review of Operating and Capital Expenditure (OPEX and CAPEX) Budget
  • Review of Activity Report for Group Office
  • Preparation of Monthly MPR for various marketing teams and also the overall Bank position
  • Review of Account Profitability Report (APR) for Management purpose and Group Office
  • Environmental scanning / Review of Peer Reports
  • Budgetary Control functions
  • Support preparation of statutory financial statements
  • Review of regulatory Returns- Base Rate, Capital Base and Net Open Position
  • Review of amortization schedules
  • Daily Ledgers Posting Reviews
  • Preparation of weekly regional report and ensure prompt submission
  • Preparation of monthly Finstat and ensure prompt submission
  • Review of daily and weekly Finstat to ensure accuracy
  • Review weekly salary Loan report and minute to ensure accuracy
  • Prepare weekly performance report and deliver presentation to marketing teams
  • Review monthly Variance analysis to ensure accuracy
  • Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Group Head.

 

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ACCA candidates highly preferred 

 

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Finance and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in leadership with direct fiduciary responsibilities.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Experience managing functional areas in a global environment including accounting, budgeting, financial planning, tax, etc.
  • Ability to effectively present information to senior executives and relate to people at all levels within the organization utilizing excellent communication skills
  • Maintains strong business and financial acumen as well as superior analytical skills, sound technical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus
  • Proven leadership skills; comfortable with a high level of visibility, responsibility and accountability
  • Experience working with outside agencies, customers and business community

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to:

recruitments.sl@outlook.com

on or before Wednesday 20th January 2023.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) – 2 Positions

United Nations Development Programme is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Data and Platform Manager
2.) Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below:

1.) Data and Platform Manager

Data and Platform Manager (For the nationals of Sierra Leone only)

Location : Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Application Deadline : 20-Jan-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : NPSA (Regular)

Post Level : NPSA-10

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

01-Feb-2023

Duration of Initial Contract : One year

Expected Duration of Assignment : Initial duration of one year with possibility of extension

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

  •  Personal CV – indicating all part positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) references.
  •  Cover letter – indicating why the candidate considers him/herself to be suitable for the position.

The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG local action.

The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere. The UN SDG Action Campaign, together with the office of UNDP in Sierra Leone are supporting the city of Freetown to implement a component of their #FreetownTheTreeTown project, one of the winners of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, is among the world’s rainiest cities. They have also experienced rapid tree loss in recent years, estimated at some 555 hectares – or 500,000-plus trees – annually since 2011. The national government oversees the legal framework governing urban greening and land use, limiting Freetown’s options for curbing tree loss, and requiring reforestation. Heavy rains, coupled with this deforestation, have resulted in devastating landslides, including an event in 2017 which claimed nearly 1,000 lives.1 #FreetownTheTreetown is an initiative to reforest the city and surrounding areas to reverse tree loss and reduce disaster risks. The overall goal is to increase canopy cover by 50% from 2018 levels by the end of 2022.

In the first two years since its launch in January 2020, 560,000 trees have been planted, digitally tracked and ‘tokenised’, with 578 hectares of urban land in and around Freetown restored. The project is targeting the following objectives:

  •  To improve the equitable distribution of trees and green space, as 35% of areas targeted for new trees or vegetation are informal settlements that currently have low coverage.
  •  Planting by roadsides, schools and in residential areas (totaling almost 165 hectares to date) aims to reduce heat stress and improve air quality.
  •  Planting in Freetown’s water catchment and greenbelt (104 hectares) aims to improve water security.
  •  Planting in the upper water catchment and on high slopes around Freetown (280 hectares) aims to reduce the risk of flash flooding and landslides.
  •  Mangrove reforestation (32 hectares) aims to reduce coastal erosion and flooding.

As well as planting new trees, #FreetownTheTreetown is helping to discourage environmentally harmful practices, such as sand mining, and to reduce deforestation and mangrove destruction in targeted areas. The full ecosystem services from the trees planted during the initial three-year campaign will come later, around 2030, once they are more established. There has already been a discernible reduction in flooding and landslide risk because of planting in the upper catchment areas. The campaign has also directly or indirectly created over 1,000 green jobs along the value chain, from workers in tree nurseries to community growers – of whom 80% are youths and 48% are women.

Within this context, the UN SDG Action Campaign is seeking to recruit a Data and Platform Manager to support the implementation of the #FreetownTheTreeTown project in the City of Freetown in Sierra Leone.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Data and Platform Manager will work with the designated third-party Fund Manager, the Freetown City Council and the technical team, UNDP Sierra Leone to implement the following functions: General:

  •  Coordinate with Greenstand to localize the build-out and manage the TreeTown Impact Investment Platform based on the existing TreeTracker Platform;
  •  Initiate and customize front-end and back-end development of the platform;
  •  Manage a tree / data verification team of junior Data Technicians;
  •  Front-end Development: Select an appropriate open-source dashboard that fully meets the specifications of the project’s required language and frameworks. The selected platform must be customizable, fully in compliance with the project, and can be scaled into a full-fledged and functional integrated web-based M&E dashboard;
  •  Design the user-facing interface of the web-based M&E dashboard and webmap and Back-end Development;
  •  Design Token and impact Wallet functions.

Data Management:

  •  Implementation of tree tracking and verification operational strategies through the Treetown Treetracker mobile App and Platform;
  •  Ensure mapping and registration of planting areas and tree stewards through the FCC Treetracker mobile app;
  •  Ensure Basic quality assurance and verified planting audits are conducted;
  •  Ensure field teams provide daily reports and uploads to the FCC Tree Tracking and Monitoring Platform through the tree tracker mobile App Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
  •  Accurately track trees survival rates over time through image quality analysis through mobile phone;
  •  Ensure species tagging and geo-analysis of planting locations;
  •  Support building initial datasets for ongoing survival measurements via satellite images and drone mapping;
  •  Provide a collection framework for all sizes of tree planting projects;
  •  Data Analysis using analysis software’s like, SPSS, Stata, R and Python.

Institutional Arrangement: Under the overall guidance of the Mayor of Freetown and through the Mayor’s Delivery Unit, the Data and Platform Manager will directly report to the Program Lead (the Green Infrastructure Ecosystem Manager) and the Team Leader, Mayor’s Delivery Unit, Office of the Mayor, Freetown City Council. The Data and Platform Manager will work closely with #FreetownTheTreeTown Component Leads, Third-Party Fund Manager, Project Technical Advisors, the Mayor’s Delivery Unit, FCC Climate and Disaster Risk Unit, Delivery Associates, and the technical team, UNDP Country Office in Sierra Leone .

Competencies

Core:

Achieve Results: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, having lasting impact.

Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.

Learn Continuosly: Creat and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversity experiences.

Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.

Engage and Partner: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional and Technical Competencies:

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Business Direction & Strategy

Strategic Thinking

  •  Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with project objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks, and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
  •  Ability to layerage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for #FreetownTheTreeTown.

Business Acumen

  •  Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
  •  Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.

Effective Decision Making

  •  Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.

Business Management

Customer Satisfaction/ Client Management

  •  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
  •  Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Digital & Innovation

Data Analysis

  •  Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.

Data privacy and digital ethics

  •  Knowledge of ethical usage of digital technology (e.g. AI, robotics, automation) and data. Ability to assess ethical implications when using, combining or sharing data, when building or implementing AI systems, and when advising on robotization and automation etc.
  •  Ability to design privacy protocols to ensure data is protected and used for legitimate purposes without unnecessary privacy risks.

Data Collection

  •  Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).

Data storytelling and communications

  •  Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. education requirements:

  •  Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or any related field, or a
  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field with seven (7) years of relevant work experience, is required.

Min. years of relevant work experience:

  •  A minimum of five (5) years with Master’s Degree or seven (7) years with Bachelor’s Degree of relevant professional work experience in areas related to data management is required.

Required skills:

  •  Data management skills as well as technical leadership is required.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies Section:

  •  Experience working as a Full Stack Developer and Platform Manager experience in GIS is preferrable;
  •  Experience using data analysis software such as, SPSS, STATA, as well as programing language such as SQL, R and Python is an asset;
  •  Experience in data collection, storage, management, sharing, visualization and analysis is desirable;
  •  Experience managing one or more of unior Data Technicians is an advantage;
  •  Experience in an environmental and/or technical business / project management is a plus;
  •  Proven experience working with local governments and/or nonprofit organizations is desirable;
  •  Ability to write clean code and documentation is highly desirable;

Required Language/s:

  •  Proficiency in the English language is required.
  •  Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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2.) Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager

Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager (For the Sierra Leone nationals only)

Location : Freetown, SIERRA LEONE

Application Deadline : 20-Jan-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : NPSA (Regular)

Post Level : NPSA-11

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

01-Feb-2023

Duration of Initial Contract : One year

Expected Duration of Assignment : Initial duration of one year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

  •  Personal CV – indicating all part positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) references.
  •  Cover letter – indicating why the candidate considers him/herself to be suitable for the position.

The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG local action.

The UN SDG Action Campaign is working closely with cities and local governments to showcase how they are actively contributing to implement Agenda 2030, accelerating transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for all, and everywhere. The UN SDG Action Campaign, together with the office of UNDP in Sierra Leone are supporting the city of Freetown to implement a component of their #FreetownTheTreeTown project, one of the winners of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, is among the world’s rainiest cities. They have also experienced rapid tree loss in recent years, estimated at some 555 hectares – or 500,000-plus trees – annually since 2011. The national government oversees the legal framework governing urban greening and land use, limiting Freetown’s options for curbing tree loss, and requiring reforestation. Heavy rains, coupled with this deforestation, have resulted in devastating landslides, including an event in 2017 which claimed nearly 1,000 lives.1 #FreetownTheTreetown is an initiative to reforest the city and surrounding areas to reverse tree loss and reduce disaster risks. The overall goal is to increase canopy cover by 50% from 2018 levels by the end of 2022.

In the first two years since its launch in January 2020, 560,000 trees have been planted, digitally tracked and ‘tokenised’, with 578 hectares of urban land in and around Freetown restored. The project is targeting the following objectives:

  •  To improve the equitable distribution of trees and green space, as 35% of areas targeted for new trees or vegetation are informal settlements that currently have low coverage.
  •  Planting by roadsides, schools and in residential areas (totaling almost 165 hectares to date) aims to reduce heat stress and improve air quality.
  •  Planting in Freetown’s water catchment and greenbelt (104 hectares) aims to improve water security.
  •  Planting in the upper water catchment and on high slopes around Freetown (280 hectares) aims to reduce the risk of flash flooding and landslides.
  •  Mangrove reforestation (32 hectares) aims to reduce coastal erosion and flooding.

In addition to planting new trees, #FreetownTheTreetown is helping to discourage environmentally harmful practices, such as sand mining, and to reduce deforestation and mangrove destruction in targeted areas. The full ecosystem services from the trees planted during the initial three-year campaign will come later, around 2030, once they are more established. There has already been a discernible reduction in flooding and landslide risk because of planting in the upper catchment areas. The campaign has also directly or indirectly created over 1,000 green jobs along the value chain, from workers in tree nurseries to community growers – of whom 80% are youths and 48% are women.

Within this context, the UN SDG Action Campaign is seeking to recruit a Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager to support the implementation of the #FreetownTheTreeTown project in the City of Freetown in Sierra Leone. H/She will support UNDP in the implementation of the Global Mayors Challenge in the City of Freetown.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Green Infrastructure Investment Ecosystems Manager will work with the UNDP-UN SDG Action Campaign Network to implement the following functions:

  •  Project Management, Research, and Analysis:
    •  Manage a complex, multiyear project to develop and execute #FreetownTheTreeTown impact investment strategy involving external and internal stakeholders
    •  Manage the relationship, timeline, and deliverables an internal impact investment advisory team and external Consultants.
    •  Optimize the expertise of an external Investment Advisory Committee by coordinating meeting agendas, follow-ups, and corresponding with committee members.
    •  Prepare deliverables that synthesize the project’s status for the Project Steering Committee and City Government.
    •  Conduct research and analysis of macroeconomic trends, the carbon market and key investment themes, by impact area and asset class, that will affect existing investments and inform future ones.
  •  Advise on new investments for the project, including but not limited to:
    •  Build a pipeline of nature-based capital investment opportunities by impact theme and asset class.
    •  Conduct due diligence and full analysis of select new investment opportunities, and draft recommendation memos to present to the Investment Committee.
  •  Manage Existing Investments:
    •  Manage achievement of the existing 1 million tree target under the #FreetownTheTreeTown campaign and ensure funding pathways to grow existing trees to establishment
    •  Build, review and disseminate quarterly reports and statements from partner organizations, participate in quarterly / annual meetings and calls, and tracking the monthly performance of all investments under the #FreetownTheTreeTown campaign.
    •  Review data on #FreetownTheTreeTown investments for accuracy and write brief summaries for quarterly reports and statements to investors and the City Council.
    •  Ensure accurate tracking of investments, reporting and information sharing internally.
  •  Support NBS for Adaptation through Funding Social Enterprises
    •  Build a pipeline, evaluate, and execute new opportunities to make direct equity investments into social enterprises for Nature-based climate adaptation projects at community-level.
    •  Streamline the direct investment process and documentation to ensure both transparency and inclusion, with a focus on youth-owned and women-owned social enterprises.
    •  Co-create a strategy around co-investment partnerships: identify highly aligned investors, lenders, and donors that complement the #TreeTown impact investment strategy and natural capital regeneration offerings. Cultivate relationships that result in sourcing new social enterprise clients and a productive co-investment community.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall guidance of the Mayor of Freetown and through the Mayor’s Delivery Unit, the Green Infrastructure Ecosystems Manager will serve as the Project Lead and will directly report to the Team Leader, Mayor’s Delivery Unit, Office of the Mayor, Freetown City Council and the Project Manager, UNDP HQ based in NY. The Project Lead will closely manage relationships with #FreetownTheTreeTown Component Leads, Third-Party Fund Manager, Project Technical Advisors, the Mayor’s Delivery Unit, FCC Climate and Disaster Risk Unit, Delivery Associates, and the technical team UNDP Country Office in Sierra Leone.

Competencies

Core:

Achieve Results: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.

Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.

Learn Conitnuously: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversity experiences.

Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.

Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.

Engage and Partner: Political savvy, navigate complex landscapes, champion inter-agency collaboration.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Business Direction & Strategy

Strategic Thinking

  •  Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
  •  Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.

Business Acumen

  •  Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
  •  Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.

System Thinking

  •  Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and toconsider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Finance

Financial process and innovation

  •  Financial and business process engineering expertise required to innovate, design, change and implement new financial business models, financial instruments, financing opportunities, business processes, policies and procedures,and technological solutions.

Management and cost accounting

  •  Ability to produce periodic qualitative and quantitative performance reports to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring. Ability to use a range of costing techniques and analyse cost related data to provide quantitative information to the users of reports.

HR People Strategy & Planning

HR Strategic Planning

  •  Ability to develop integrated HR strategies, governance structures, polices and procedures.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements:

  •  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, or a
  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting with nine (9) years of relevant work experience, is required.

Min. years of relevant work experience:

  •  A minimum of seven (7) years with Master’s Degree or nine (9) years with Bachelor’s Degree of relevant professional work experience in managing projects on agricultural products marketing and distribution, or projects related to environmental management and or climate adaptation implemented by the public sector is required.

Required skills:

  •  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) is required.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies Section:

  •  Proven experience in working with local governments is an advantage.
  •  Experience working with development finance institutions and other renowned private entities operating in the development finance investment space is an advantage.
  •  Working experience in emerging markets will be an asset.
  •  Experience in Financial and Investment Management is an advantage.
  •  Experience in ESG and climate finance is an advantage.
  •  Leadership experience working with high-level government officials and decision makers in the global investment area, is a plus.

Required Languages:

  •  Proficiency in the English language is required.
  •  Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Professional Certificates:

  •  Having a Project Management Certification is an advantage.

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Village – 2 Positions

SOS Children’s Village is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone.

1.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Coordinator
2.) Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Coordinator

JOB RE-ADVERTISEMENT 

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COORDINATOR

 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting an ICT Coordinator to lead the ICT development of the organization. In cooperation with the Regional ICT Advisor, he/she will implement the SOS- Children’s Villages International global and regional ICT goals, policies, strategies, standards and guidelines in the National Association (NA).

 

He/she designs the National Office (NO) and facilities ICT architecture and plans their long term ICT needs, ensuring that local long-term ICT requirements are met. He must also plan for short, medium and long term goals for ICT based on global organizational requirements of SOS.

 

The ICT Coordinator is responsible for the effective operations of information technology and information systems within the National Association / Sierra Leone. He provides functional supervision to ICT Officers / Teachers of programs.

 

Implements, and maintains all national ICT systems and standards in order to achieve a cost efficient and effective ICT environment in accordance with SOS Global ICT Standards.

 

Assume the responsibility for data security including the planning, design and implementation of security measures which safeguard access to the organization’s terminal files and data elements.

 

Define the ICT budget for the NO and facilities in accordance with existing needs.

 

Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system as supervised by the Regional ICT Advisor.

 

Support NO and facilities to budget ICT investments and replacements of equipment in accordance with SOS Global ICT standards.

 

Ensures the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software across the National Association.

 

Participate in the conception and implementation of ICT4D projects in the NA. Give proper technical support for the choice of appropriate technology for the deployment of such projects.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor degree in IT/ Computer Science or IT Security. Additionally, certificate in network or server administration would be an asset.
  • High level of integrity, and awareness of security, safety and cyber criminality
  • Five (5) years of proven experience in IT Management and ICT solutions development
  • Expertise in latest version of Microsoft Operating System and business applications (Off. 365)
  • Understanding of Server Management (Active directory) and virtualization (Hyper – V).
  • Good Knowledge in Network Administration (LAN, VLAN, network policies and protocols).
  • Good Knowledge of computer’s hardware and maintenance process. IT security best practices and IT service management tools (ITSM).
  • Have experience in the design and implementation of ICT and ICT4D projects.
  • Skills on App design/creation and knowledge on renewable energy/ tech solutions would be considered as assets
  • Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st March 2023

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or

availability of funding

LOCATION: National (Freetown), must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.

 

WE OFFER:

  • Attractive salary and package.
  • A supportive team and compelling working environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognized International NGO.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

 

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to

apply.sl@sossierraleone.org

Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 18th January, 2023

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

 

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.


2.) Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator

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INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (IPD) COORDINATOR

 

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

 

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

 

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

 

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

 

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

 

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting an Institutional Partnership Development Coordinator to support and advise the National Association in the development of partnership with institutions, in order to significantly diversify and increase the financial resources available for national programmes. Under the leadership of the Fund Development & Communications (FDC) Manager, the IPD Coordinator will directly support the team in seizing funding opportunities.

 

He/she will develop and implement institutional partnership strategies and will be a key contributor to the growth of the funding portfolio as well as day to day donor relations management with bilateral donors, international organizations, governmental institutions, embassies and any other relevant national or international organizations.

 

The incumbent will also support sound grant management of donor–funded project and ensure compliance with donor regulation and SOS policies.

Develop and implement an institutional fundraising and partnership strategy in line with the needs of the organization

 

To coordinate grant management for institutional funded projects, within a focus on donor compliance and donor reporting, in collaboration with Programme & Finance colleagues, this also includes the preparation of high-quality donor proposal, concept notes and reports.

 

Stay abreast of current trends in partnerships and governance in Sierra Leone and share learning with country Senior Management Team (SMT), as well as linking with the Regional and Global IPD Focal Persons.

 

Establish and maintain regular contact with donors, and participate in regional IPD networking and training.

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor/ University degree or Master in International Development, Project Management or related field.

 

  • Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role, with 2 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector.

 

  • Strong understanding of project management (PCM, LFM, RBM) and grant management.

 

  • Strong understanding of the donor environment in the humanitarian context and track record in identification and securing humanitarian funding opportunities (eg. UN, ECHO, Europe Aid, USAID/OFDA, USAID/FFP, SIDA, GAC, AA)

 

  • Broad network of UN, donor and NGO contacts in Sierra Leone, with proven experience development and maintain effective stakeholder relationship.

 

  • Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills with experience representing organizations at the regional and national networks.

 

  • Positive and professional approach: willingness to learn, very organized, commitment to deadlines, result focused, strong analytical skills and independent/self-motivated.

 

  • Support of SOS CVI vision, mission and values is essential.

 

  • A strong understanding of program design and development, especially in the sectors of Child Protection, Education, Health, Youth Empowerment, Livelihood, Gender and GBV, etc.

 

  • Highly developed communication with tact & diplomacy, interpersonal, networking, and negotiation skills.

 

  • Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

STARTING DATE: 1st March 2023

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding

LOCATION: National (Freetown), must be willing and able to travel to our field locations.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to

apply.sl@sossierraleone.org

Please indicate in the subject line the position, for example: “Application for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator ”.

 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday 18th January, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

 

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation (ILCUF) – 2 Positions

Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation (ILCUF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) IT Support Analyst
2.) Monitoring Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.




1.) IT Support Analyst

Job Title: IT Support Analyst at ILCUF Ltd Sierra Leone

Location: Sierra Leone

Reports To: Information Technology Officer (IT Officer) ILCUF Ltd-Sierra Leone. Liaises With: ILCUF Ltd. staff, Credit Unions, and Partners

Contract Details: 2-year contract (3 months probation)

The Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation (ILCUF) Ltd. is a Sierra Leone registered organization that provides financial and technical assistance to Sierra Leone credit unions (financial cooperative  organizations), NaCCUA (the Sierra Leone credit union Apex body), and relevant government authorities.  In its work ILCUF, Ltd. adheres to a Code of Conduct that sets out the ethical principles of its work in the  country and its commitment to the highest standards of openness, transparency, and accountability; its  nature of work is apolitical, secular, democratic and non-discriminatory.

The Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation (ILCUF) Ltd. is seeking an IT professional to monitor, manage  and maintain ICT systems for financial cooperatives in Sierra Leone. This individual will be a creative and driven problem solver who can work in a highly collaborative environment to spearhead the  transformation and implementation of Credit Union ICT systems and deliver ongoing support to ensure  the efficiencies and effectiveness of the system.

Candidates should possess a vision and commitment to achieving excellence in IT service provision and  experience in the support and development of a dynamic and complex IT system. Service delivery will  include liaising with IT service providers, IT users, and third parties alike.

Main Purpose of the Job: Support Monitoring, Management, and Maintenance of ICT Systems in Credit  Unions in Sierra Leone.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

The duties of the IT Support Analyst shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  Managing & Maintaining IT infrastructure

  • Support the management and maintenance of the IT Infrastructure (Hardware & Network)  component of ILCUF Ltd, NaCCUA and their affiliate credit unions.
  • Support the management and maintenance of ILCUF Ltd, NaCCUA and affiliate credit union  software and databases under the supervision of the General Manager.
  • Support the procurement of hardware and introduce and deploy the hardware.  • Support the maintenance of ILCUF Ltd systems and data, including, general computer support,  software installations, license management, server setup and management, database

administration, data usage protocols, web applications and content management, network,  printers, audio and audio conferencing and remote support.

  • Support ILCUF Ltd. and credit unions to achieve optimal connectivity from local ISPs. • Support the management and maintenance of a database of all software and hardware assets  within ILCUF Ltd.
  • Maintain the security of ILCUF’s IT environment using best practice security measures including  but not limited to the use of passwords and anti-virus software.

Plan and Deliver Training: 

  • Develop and deliver training courses in basic computer literacy (operating computers, computer  maintenance & troubleshooting, internet Applications and video conferencing, Microsoft Office  suite and Excel Cash Accounting templates and Excel reporting).
  • Organise trainings, meetings and field trips involving participating credit unions and contribute  to the production of reports.

IT Policy and Security: 

  • Support the development of IT Policies and Procedures for ILCUF Ltd. office and monitor  progress with the General Manager.
  • Support ILCUF Ltd, NaCCUA and their affiliate credit unions to introduce and monitor  appropriate adoption of IT policies.
  • Keep abreast of trends in IT security and implement the latest measures where appropriate. • Ensure that ILCUF staff are aware and adhere to best practice security measures.

Support the planning for introducing business applications to enhance financial controls within credit  unions:  

  • Engage with and support ILCUF staff in planning for the introduction of business applications to  enhance the financial controls within credit unions.
  • Provide technical assistance on the infrastructure and network design required for these  business applications.

General Management support: 

  • Provide ongoing support to NaCCUA by supporting the NaCCUA website and Facebook/social  media presences and support NaCCUA Admin Secretary to manage and control content  published
  • Plan project activities in the area of credit union IT development with the IT Officer.

Reporting: 

  • Ensure timely submission of reports to the General Manager, ensuring that they are consistent  with ILCUF and donor reporting requirements.
  • Support ILCUF Ltd Staff and credit unions in the development and updating of Excel based credit  union reporting templates (Monthly Financial Report, Loan Ageing Report, CU analysis Report,  CU Delinquent leaders and staff, work plans).

KEY COMPETENCY AREAS: 

HARDWARE & NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE  

Essential Skills:

  • Understanding and experience in the set-up, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktops,  laptops, servers, printers, outers and modems.
  • Understanding and experience in the upkeep of hardware and network infrastructure  components including capacity management, updates, upgrades, and other maintenance tasks.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience in the management of LANs and wired/wireless networks to connect various devices.  • Knowledge of different architecture approaches, cloud configurations, hybrid models, and on premise solutions.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, SCRIPTING & DATABASES  

Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of working with a variety of software in the context of operating systems and  supporting software environment (Windows, Linux, Java etc.).
  • Experience is using advanced Excel to support business processes and reporting. Desirable Skills:
  • Experience in the supporting and maintaining data and database systems to meet business  delivery specifications and needs, including knowledge of MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and/or  other DB System Software.
  • A working knowledge of how various software components interact within a system and an  ability to troubleshoot related problems.
  • Basic understanding of coding and scripting for reports.
  • Experience in the design and development of test plans.
  • Experience with programming and the use of advanced SQL queries.
  • Experience with Administration of MS SQL server (backups, data migration).

 

GENERAL IT MANAGEMENT & TRAINING  

Essential Skills:

  • Excellent skills in communications technology and computer applications
  • Experience of maintaining security in the IT environment which extends to multiple regions and  a high number of users, most of whom are inexperienced.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training courses in MS Office software and other packages as  required, in particular to individuals with limited computer literacy.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly to adapt to ever changing challenges in a dynamic environment. • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience of reporting to management on project progress.
  • Ability to work to strict communication schedules.
  • Willingness to undergo professional training and development in order to gain expertise to  international standard.
  • Ability and readiness to travel and work in the regions of Sierra Leone.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience of financial institutions and management.
  • Sound understanding of credit union financial structures.
  • Understanding of microfinance and its role in development, especially rural development.  • Understanding of Project Management techniques for the delivery of IT Projects.

OTHER 

  • Undertake other related duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES 

 Essential

  • Diploma in relevant field – Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent IT related  qualifications.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel within and outside Freetown to credit unions occasionally.
  •  Good competence in MS Excel and willingness to develop deeper MS Excel skills.

Desirable

  • An IT related Degree qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a technical IT role, preferably an established and renowned  financial institution.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of and experience with a variety of technologies, including, MS  office suite, MS SharePoint, office 356 etc.
  • Knowledge of adult training theories and participatory methods.
  • Experience in maintaining system backups and configurations of applications
  •   Strong knowledge in software development.
  • Excellent analysis and interpretation skills of financial and non-financial information.
  •  knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage.
  • Strong sense of ethics and a commitment to work in an open, transparent and accountable  manner.
  • Experience working in a financial institution in the area of bookkeeping, accounting or finance.
  •  Strong commitment to poverty reduction through community, cooperative and voluntary  initiative.
  • Familiar with credit unions and cooperatives.

 

HOW TO APPLY

The application should be addressed to: The General Manager of ILCU Foundation Ltd-Sierra Leone.

45 Fort Street, Freetown. Email: smwongyere.ilcuf@gmail.com and copy Email:  daviditofficer.ilcuf@gmail.com 

The application deadline is January 6, 2023

All applicants are thanked for their interest in the assignment. However, only those selected for an  interview will be contacted


2.) Monitoring Officer

Job Title: Monitoring Officer (MO)

Location Freetown

Reports To: Head of Monitoring

Liaises With: ILCUF Ltd. and Credit Union staff as required

Contract Details: 2-year contract (3 months probation) With the

possibility of extension based on performance and funding

The Irish League of Credit union Foundation (ILCUF) Ltd. is a Sierra Leone registered  organization that provides financial and technical assistance to Sierra Leone credit unions  (financial cooperative organizations), NaCCUA (the Sierra Leone credit union Apex body), and  relevant government authorities. In its work ILCUF, Ltd. adheres to a Code of Conduct that sets  out the ethical principles of its work in the country and its commitment to the highest standards of  openness, transparency, and accountability; its nature of work is apolitical, secular, democratic,  and non-discriminatory.

The Monitoring Department in ILCUF Ltd. works closely with NaCCUA and the relevant  government authorities to ensure all affiliated credit unions are operating in accordance with  generally accepted best practices for credit unions and all approved Sierra Leone policies and  procedures and regulations.

Main Purpose of Job: Monitor the performance of credit unions and ensure compliance of these  credit unions with generally acceptable standards for credit unions in Sierra Leone by collecting,  verifying, and compiling credit union-level data and offering suitable recommendations for  improving credit union performance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES 

Monitoring Officers will conduct regular visits to credit unions. The duties of the Monitoring  Officer (MO) shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Understanding and appreciation of policies, procedures, financial information, and reports 

  • Know, understand, and appreciate written policies, procedures, financial information,  plans, and reports.
  • Able to imbibe the credit union ethos and philosophy
  • Ability to translate credit union ethos, philosophy, and policies into Standard Operating  Procedures (SOPs) for Credit Unions

Information Gathering and Compilation 

  • Collect and verify information on credit union performance using standardized tools and  accounting software.
  • Review bookkeeping and accounting records for completeness and integrity.

Analysis 

  • Analyze operational and financial reports and documentation, offering appropriate  solutions to deal with any weaknesses identified in consultation with the Head of  Monitoring.
  • Proffer recommendations on the financial performance of the credit unions through ratio  analysis

Communication and Follow-up 

  • Present and explain recommendations and analysis reports to credit union staff and  leaders, in a constructive and supportive manner.
  • Follow-up with credit union staff and leaders in relation to recommendations.
  • Ensure the board of directors performs their governance roles and is in compliance with  the rules

Reporting and Liaising 

  • Provide in full all required reports on monitoring work and credit union performance to  the Head of Monitoring in a timely manner, ensuring they are free from error to the  extent possible.
  • Provide feedback to the Head of Monitoring on the effectiveness of the monitoring  system.
  • Liaise with ILCUF Ltd. Training Officer on credit union training needs.
  •  Liaise with ILCUF Ltd. IT department to determine the IT training needs and support for  CUs
  • Ensure staff of Credit unions understand and are able to prepare financial reports
  •  Provide feedback to the Head of Monitoring any observed governance issue in the Credit  Union

Other 

  • Undertake other related duties as assigned by the Head of Monitoring.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Education 

Essential 

  • Diploma in relevant field – preferably in accounting, finance, or other related professional  fields.

Desirable 

  • Degree in relevant field – preferably in accounting, finance, or other related professional  fields.

Experience, Skills, Aptitude, or Personality 

Essential 

  • Experience in accounting and financial management.
  • Excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Excellent analysis and interpretation skills of financial and non-financial information.
  • Ability to transfer knowledge to others.
  • Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
  • Ability to work as a part of the team, even while working remotely.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to credit unions and Strong taste for fieldwork.
  •  Fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Krio, and knowledge of other local  languages is an added advantage.

Desirable 

  • Experience working in a financial institution in the area of bookkeeping, accounting or  finance.
  • Strong commitment to poverty reduction through community, cooperative and voluntary  initiatives.

 

HOW TO APPLY

The application should be addressed to The General Manager of ILCU Foundation Ltd-Sierra  Leone.45 Fort Street, Freetown. Email: smwongyere.ilcuf@gmail.com

and copy Email: headofmonitoring.ilcuf@gmail.com

The application deadline is January 6, 2023

All applicants are thanked for their interest in the assignment. However, only those selected for  an interview will be contacted

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ World Health Organization (WHO) – 8 Positions

World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Logistics Travel & Protocol Assistant
2.) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Officer
3.) Emergency Response Officer
4.) Driver
5.) Finance Officer
6.) Programme Assistant
7.) ICT Officer
8.) HR Assistant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Logistics Travel & Protocol Assistant

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to frilly assiime their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance w’ith organization{tl policies, pl’oeedures. rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.




PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Within the WHO Country Office (WCO), to provide support and services in the preparation of pre-requisites and the initiation of Procurement and lnventories Management, and Travel and Meetings Management in related transactions in GSM to both managers and staff members to perform GSM transactions in accordance with WHO rules, regulations and policies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Logistics and Travel Assistant reports to the Operations Officer, and provides support to both managers and staff members in performing GSM transactions in the following areas: –

Travels

l. Raise and manage meeting plans in GSM.

  •  Raise and manage Travel Requests for meetings and official missions.
  •  Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy.
  •  Manage administrative arrangements for all WCO meetings and official missions and travel plans.
  •  Track the implementation of missions’ recommendations.
  •  Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material when required.
  •  The incumbent will serve as back up to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.

Logistics

  •  Provide administrative support to the operations of the office through Supply Chain Management, Communicate with WHO clearing agency for WHO consignment to be cleared, timely and efficiently to ensure that clearing of shipments is completed within 14 days of arrival in country and maintain tracking of all WHO consignment. Requested for greenlight from government for incoming shipments when the need arises. Facilitated customs clearance, delivery, transportation, storage, and distribution of consignments.
  •  Management of WHO warehouse and inventory effectively, implement stock control mechanisms and maintain the required stockpiles of essential emergency equipment. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Facilitate and prepare donation documents for items to be donated to the Ministry of Health or Partners.
  •  Coordinating with OSL team and WHO GSC Shipping for incoming shipment into Sierra Leone to arrive timely, oversee the receipt, storage and distribution of goods (medical supplies, medical equipment, and donation materials).
  •  Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and other partners to manage Logistics activities and emergency supply. Prepare donation documents to MOH and entering receipt in GSM, and timely submission of clearing invoices for payment settlement.
  •  ASSET MANAGEMENT:

Ensured effective management of WHO assets. Conduct the annual Physical verification of Fixed Assets, Received and receipt of new asset in GSM, rectify all discrepancies and update assets in GSM. Submitted Fixed Asset Year End certificate to be submitted to AFRO by 31 December annually for audit compliance.

  •  Ensure effective tracking management of WHO assets and establishment of comprehensive inventory (Fixed Assets Register) through measurable improvement by the asset management KPI. Frequently updating the fixed assets register in GSM and recommend assets for disposal and procurement of new assets.
  •  FLEET MANAGEMENT:

Provide administrative support to fleet operation by managed WHO fleet and hiring vehicles, including planning and monitoring fleet movements and oversee the maintenance of vehicles log book, vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance report and GPS tracking for vehicle movement and speed. Provide regular vehicle running cost report using WHO Fleet Management software trackpoint.

  •  Supervise WHO drivers and all vehicles and tasks assigned to drivers, support report on drivers’ performances. Ensured that all drivers and vehicles insurance are valid. Facilitated official vehicles and hiring vehicles for technical unit’s field activities and coordinate and planning technical units and operation fuel consumptions.
  •  OFFICE MANAGEMENT:

Ensure effective management of office conducive to productivity as evidenced through measurable improvement to ensure clean working environment through daily monitoring and supervision of office cleaners.

  •  Supervised the maintenance company to ensure proper maintenance of buildings and equipment through timely action to repair faults and damages.
  •  Ensure office generators are in good working condition and water is always available at the office. Monitoring of WHO Office (lease property or rental agreement, utilities, generators, electricity supply, plumbing services, space management, offices allocation and create an improved working environment for all staff.
  •  SECURITY:

In close cooperation with UNDSS Security Officer, ensuring appropriate and safe living conditions are provided to WHO deployed staff and responders, update WHO Staff on weekly and monthly security report from UNDSS and supporting office security guards on daily supervision of office security services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Work requires completion of secondary school with training of general administrative practices with focus on Logistics, Procurement and Travel practices, theories and procedures. Training in logistics, supplies/procurement and travel would be an asset.

Desirable

Training in UN/HR systems is an advantage. Proven skills in drafting and editing required.

Experience

Essential

5 years of experience in administrative positions preferably with several years’ experience in the UN and have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulations, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Desirable

Experience in other areas such as Programme Management would be an asset.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to the standard operating procedures. The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self study or in-house training. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicate credibly and effectively
  •  Fosters integrations and team work
  •  Producing results.
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment.
  •  Ensuring effective use of resources.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Work requires the use of word processing or other software packages, and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software. Training in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 136,681 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional Information

  •  This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  •  Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  •  A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  •  In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  •  Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  •  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  •  WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  •  WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  •  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  •  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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2.) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Officer

 

Contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity of newborns, children and for the promotion of adolescent’s health and development by strengthening the national capacity in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions to improve the health and nutritional status, building effective partnerships with health development partners for an integrated approach to Primary Health Care.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position is to provide technical support at the national level, the incumbent will manage child and adolescent health, Nutrition (CAHN) activities; provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and partners on the managerial, organizational and operational aspects of CAH, the improvements in the (IMCI) interventions, ensuring the alignment with the Global strategy for children’s and adolescents’ health 2016–2030 and the WHO recommended standards throughout the full cycle of the incident, with special focus on affected and vulnerable population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Serve as the primary liaison for CAH&N between the Ministry of Health and WHO;
    •  Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and its technical departments in the development, review and implementation of child and adolescent health and nutrition policies and strategies, including training and supervision.
    •  Support the adaptation of global and regional evidence based policies, strategies and plans for child, adolescent health and nutrition to fit the context of the country, with a view to reducing risk, morbidity and mortality and improving health across the life course.
    •  Build capacity for improved health service delivery for children and adolescent, at facility and community levels, and monitor progresses on health status;
    •  Facilitate national counterparts in operational researches related to child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Work with other clusters in the Country Office, IST and AFRO in addition to other relevant international, regional and national counterparts to advocate for WHO’s work on child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Compile periodical reports and provide relevant programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes.
  •  Perform any other work requested by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

First university degree in Pediatrics or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable

Training in Public Health; Adolescent Health, Integrated management of Childhood illnesses, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Health Programme Management or Epidemiology or an advanced degree in Medicine/Public Health will be of an added advantage;

Experience

Essential

At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the implementation, organization, and management of Public Health programmes in areas of CAH/N.

Desirable

Experience in policy development and strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation in CAH & Nutrition ; Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language.Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

    •  Sound knowledge of the principles, practice, methodology and techniques in public health, epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance and control.
    •  Ability to collect, analyze and use data for program monitoring and evaluation.
    •  Ability to monitor and communicate progress, write concise reports.
  •  Skills in programme and proposal development, project management and promotion of national capacities,
  •  Ability to work with partners proactively, including effective chairmanship of stakeholder meetings.

WHO Competencies

  •  Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
  •  Respect and promote individual and cultural differences
  •  Ensuring the effective use of resources
  •  Teamwork.
  •  Communication

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Proficiency in all MSOffice software applications

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 367,653 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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3.) Emergency Response Officer

 

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will manage the development of national plans and critical core capacities for all-hazard health emergencies; support the monitoring, evaluation and objective assessment of country core capacities, ensuring the implementation of the International Health Regulations. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of country strategies and workplans pertaining to the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations national programme, ensuring compliance with WHO’s organization-wide CPI strategies.
    •  Collect, assess and track the status of technical and financial support to country core capacities, the development of national action plans and the costing to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies, address gaps in close collaboration with HQ and the respective Regional Office.
    •  Ensure the documentation of progress, outcomes and effectiveness, monitoring and evaluation of country capacity and of national action plans related to the implementation of IHR (2005).
    •  Manage the IHR work related to the required national procedures, skills, information sharing and coordination mechanisms are established and functioning, particularly through an effective National IHR Focal Point.
    •  Where relevant and in close collaboration with the Country Office, support the provision of data and information required for any IHR-related documents to be presented to WHO Governing bodies, for the work and deliberation of an IHR Emergency Committee or an IHR Review Committee or an IHR technical consultation.
    •  Implement policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security, provide training and support to national authorities to develop critical core capacities.
    •  Promote multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities with key partners, at the country level, such as OIE, FAO, ICAO, UNWTO , to ensure the successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capacities in line with IHR (2005) requirements, as well as the identification of financing for country plans.
    •  As and when required, support the assessment of the performance of national transport, tourism and mass gatherings capacity, the dissemination of practical guidelines and tools to support the enhancement of the national capacities, oversee the effective implementation of national surveillance systems and the implementation of best practices in accordance with IHR (2005) requirements.
    •  Represent the Country Office at official meetings as needed.
  •  Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree.

Desirable

Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response. Post-graduate degree in public health or public health-related discipline from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience

Essential

At least five (5) years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).

Desirable

Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries..

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (2005), the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control.
  •  Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
  •  Sound tactical thinking with the ability to formulate clear comprehensive strategies and plans.
  •  Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.

WHO Competencies

  •  Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
  •  Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  •  Ensuring the effective use of resources
  •  Teamwork.
  •  Communication

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Proficiency in all MSOffice software applications.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 367,653 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY

 


4.) Driver

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the NPO/Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-

-Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;

-Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;

-Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;

-Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;

-Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;

-Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : At least Junior Secondary School education and a valid driver’s licence of the country.

Desirable : Experience

Essential : At least one year driving experience as a driver and A safe driving record.

Desirable : UN experience would be an advantage.

Skills

    •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair;
    •  Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language and
  •  An ability of writing a concise and faithful report of the accidents.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 58,282 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

APPLY

 


5.) Finance Officer

 

Country Management Support Units (CSU) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an enterprise resource Planning (ERP) system.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position based at the WHO Country office is to ensure implementation of the Financial and Asset Management pillar one of the four pillars of accountability which forms the essential elements of managerial accountability. These interconnected pillars operate in an integrated fashion to support WHO in achieving its mandate and expected results. Each must be working well in order for accountability to function effectively in the Organization.

The Financial and Asset Management pillar refers to staff and managers’ responsibilities to demonstrate stewardship of funds, safeguarding of assets and the effective, efficient and economical use of financial resources entrusted to them. The WHO Financial Rules and Regulations and the WHO Financial Strategy guide the management of this pillar

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Organize the day-to-day budget and financial operations encompassing monitoring and clearance, financial accounting and reporting, work plan and award management including cash flow forecasting and monitoring, while liaising with relevant team members.
    •  Support the funding allocations and awards, prepare necessary forms for the awards’ cycle and implements all budgetary and financial actions in the Global Management System (GSM), this includes work plan funding requests, submission of award budgets, reprogramming of awards and preparation of expenditure batches, while ensuring speedy response to the incident management team’s financial requests. Ensure expenditures are appropriately charged to awards in line with the conditions in agreements with donors.
    •  Follow-up on donor proposals and reporting deadlines; verify and provide budgetary clearance to proposals and reports for resource mobilization team ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures and emergency SOPs.
    •  Track and report on financing against budget: monitor implementation rates, consolidate financial data, prepare periodic/ad hoc budgetary and financial statements and returns, identify financial gaps, and recommend alternative action to mangers as appropriate.
    •  Update and maintain an accurate tracking system of all financial activities pertaining to the emergency preparedness, recovery and response operations at the country level.
    •  Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, calculation and payment of salaries, allowances and other payments to staff, non-staff, contractors and vendors.
    •  Oversee imprest account management: analyse expenditures against approved allocations, reconcile cash books with bank statements.
    •  Brief/debrief staff members, consultants and WHO responders, on relevant financial and budgetary rules and procedures.
    •  Follow-up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to area of work.
  •  Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisorPerforms all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

First university degree in accounting, financial management, business or public administration or economics with specialization in budgeting/accounting from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable

An advanced university degree in in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration. Professional qualification or certification in accounting/accountancy

Experience

Essential

A minimum of one year’ experience, working in finance, budget/accounting. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar.

Desirable

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
  •  Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
  •  Strong analytical, time management and problem solving skills.
  •  Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Fostering integration and teamwork

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  •  Advanced knowledge of relevant financial computer applications preferably Oracle Enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar packages.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 243,076 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY

 


6.) Programme Assistant

 

The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines. It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature;
    •  Organize the administrative preparation of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of business plans in GSM / Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assist in the preparation of documents; sending materials and liaising with participants and others involved;
  •  Analyze correspondence and requests received, highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by Program Managers, drawing attention to important issues. Schedule meetings of Program Administrators, according to schedules and needs; take minutes of meetings and follow up on issues requiring action to ensure prompt response to WHO requests;
  •  Obtain information documents for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. which Program Administrators take part in, verify their availability and ensure that they have the appropriate information files and documents;
  •  Ensure that technical reports and documents conform to WHO standards, rules, practices, procedures and editing style and correct them as necessary prior to submission to the Representative’s signature.
  •  Use appropriate monitoring tools, monitor and ensure deadlines and deadlines are met, and correspondence and requests are analyzed and processed as soon as possible;
  •  Use GSM to prepare requests for official travel by Program Administrators. Make airline and hotel reservations, prepare travel records and handle other related matters upon request;
  •  Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : Completion of secondary school followed by administrative training.

Desirable : Experience

Essential : A minimum of 5 years of experience in in administrative support positions a recognized public or private institution

Desirable : Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.

Skills

The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating Credibly and Effectively
  •  Foster integration and teamwork;
  •  Produce results;
  •  Move forward in a changing environment;
  •  Manage resources effectively.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 111,123 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

APPLY

 


7.) ICT Officer

 

Country Administrative Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to assist managers and staff in fully discharging their responsibilities in the Global Management Information System (GSM) environment and to ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The objective of this position is to provide information and communication technology services to the WHO country office.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Lead and manage information technology infrastructure projects and services in the country office and advise/brief the WHO Representative accordingly.
    •  Provide end-user IT support and ensuring service requests/incidents recorded and are attended to in a timely manner.
    •  Maintain the IT assets inventory and provides quarterly reports (hardware, software and licenses).
    •  Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, administration, and reliable operation of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure in compliance with WHO standards.
    •  Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, administration, and reliable operation of managed workstation environment, servers, and data storage areas within the country.
    •  Monitor server hardware and communications infrastructure performance, including VSAT, Internet links and services and telephony systems and ensure capacity planning.
    •  Install and support the information collaborative tools and online video conferencing platforms.
    •  Implement and ensure appropriate processes for data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and failover procedures are in place.
    •  Responsible for security/cybersecurity processes and procedures and ensure prompt remediation of discovered threats and vulnerabilities.
  •  Provide internal training to end-user on the use of computer hardware, software and IT related services/tools.
  •  Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and policies related to end-user support and the infrastructure.
  •  Contribute to the preparations of budgets, work programs, and spending plans related to information and communications technology.
  •  Collaborate with IT colleagues in the WHO Regional Office, Country Offices, WHO HQ and UN Agencies on IT projects and services as and when necessary.
  •  Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

University degree or equivalent training and/or experience, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any other related field.

Desirable

PRINCE2, ITIL, Microsoft and CISCO Certifications will be an asset.

Experience

Essential

At least 1 year work experience in the implementation, administration, and maintenance of workstations, servers and network infrastructure, end-user support and project management.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Strong knowledge in LAN/WAN architecture, configuration, and administration.
  •  Practical knowledge and administration of server and workstation operating systems, active directory, and associated components, end-point detection and response systems, backup software applications.
  •  Practical knowledge and understanding of server virtualization
  •  Practical knowledge and understanding of CISCO switches, routers, active devices, and software.
  •  Knowledge in implementation and managing IT security/cybersecurity systems and tools.
  •  Good analytical and problem-solving skills, intuitive with a high sense of responsibility towards achieving results in a timely manner.
  •  Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation and use various project management methodologies
  •  Ability to work well in a team setting and under pressure.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Fostering integration and teamwork

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Very good knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and processes.
  •  Strong computer skills in office applications, including Excel, Power Point and Word.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 243,076 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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8.) HR Assistant

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Operations Officer, and performs the following GSM duties:-

1.He/she assists in providing relevant HR information and initiating transactions in GSM in the following areas:

  •  Initiate position actions (Position classification and reclassification actions);
  •  Initiate Hiring and staffing actions, including requesting vacancy notices and hiring of consultants and APWs to individuals through the Procurement module;
  •  Contract Management (appointments, extension of appointments, separation actions) changes in status actions;
  •  Advise on possible reasons of HRAP rejections;
  •  Provide support to Staff in initiating TRs for statutory travels (Processing of staff entitlements);
  •  Provide support to Staff in the use of the staff self-service module (GSM end-users).
  •  Monitoring and Reporting of HR Actions:
  •  Through regular reporting, he/she will monitor transactions initiated, appointments coming to an end that need to be extended, and separation actions for timely action on the part of managers and staff.
  •  He/she will liaise with HR counterparts in HRM/AFRO and GHR to ensure a proper follow-up on actions initiated at the RSU level;
  •  Leave Administration;
  •  The incumbent will serve as backup to the team members in similar or different positions within the RSU.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Work requires completion of secondary school. Knowledge of general administrative and HR Policy theory and procedures

Desirable

Training in UN/HR systems is an advantage. Proven skills in drafting and editing are required

Experience

Essential

At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources and preferably with several years’ experience in WHO in an administrative cluster to have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Desirable

8 years of experience in Human Resources and preferably several years’ experience in WHO in an administrative cluster to have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Languages:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English..

Desirable:

Functional Knowledge and Skills

    •  Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language
    •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair.
    •  An ability to write a concise and official report of incidents.
  •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions.
  •  Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
  •  Ability to work in a team

WHO Competencies

  •  Knowing and managing yourself
  •  Producing results
  •  Fosters integration and teamwork
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Respecting and Promoting individual and cultural differences

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 111,123 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional Information

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ A Reputable Organisation – Information Security Officer

A reputable financial institution is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position: 

 

Position: Information Security Officer 

 

Direct Report: Divisional Head, Enterprise Risk Management

 

Key Duties:

    • Implement the information security governance structure of the Institution
    • Establish, maintain and enforce security policies, standards procedures and guidelines
    • Develop, implement and deliver security awareness programs
    • Recommend appropriate security measures from a strategic perspective.
    • Prepare monthly Information Security Report for Management




  • Collate and analyze Information Security Metrics from the Institution
  • Enforcing logical security at the various layers of the Institution IT infrastructure (network, database, application and operating system layer)
  • Provide input for security awareness based on identified risk in user management activities
  • Ensure security of all Information entrusted to the staff
  • Ensure compliance with information security principles and policies located in the institution intranet knowledge portal
  • Creation of new security policies on Network  and System Management and Operation
  • Daily review  and management of all security tools
  • Review of effectiveness and fine-tuning of existing security rules.
  • Operating systems, network and physical  risk assessment
  • Conduct penetration testing and  vulnerability assessment on all the institution IT asset
  • Manage and manage information security budget , strategies and asset

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Qualifications: First degree (B.Sc.), relevant professional certification(s) and a master’s degree will be an advantage.

  • Any two relevant professional certification(s):
  • Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

 

Minimum Experience: Has minimum of 5 years’ experience with a financial institution and this must include at least 3 years at supervisory level.

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of global best practices as it concerns global best standards
  • Vast in secure configuration standards for Microsoft windows and  Linux operating system , Oracle, Microsoft and other database systems
  • Good presentation skills
  • Sound knowledge of cryptography and key management
  • Good secure configuration of network devices
  • Leadership & people management skills
  • Good understanding of security essentials
  • Good report writing skills
  • Penetration testing
  • Forensic
  • Vulnerability assessment

 

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should please send your Curriculum Vitae/Resume together with an application to: recruitments.sl@outlook.com on or before Wednesday 14th November 2022.