Finance Coordinator

THE ROLE: Finance Coordinator – Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Finance Coordinator to work on the “Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)” project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) Project is an anticipated 3 years funded project (202-2024) that seeks to improve learning outcomes (literacy and numeracy) and achievement of thresholds of minimum competencies in a representative sample of primary schools, aligned with the Government Ministry’s agenda.

The Finance Coordinator will support this project to ensure that all stakeholders in the project are fully aware of and compliant with all SCI and donor policies, procedures, protocols and generally accepted accounting principles. S/he will be the primary focal person to manage EOF finances. This includes supporting the team with technical skills from planning to closeout stages accompanied with appropriate documentations for audit trails. The post holder should furnish all key stakeholders with periodic financial reports as per the expected standards. S/he also works closely with the Project Director and Finance department to build the capacity of key stakeholders involved in the process. The Finance Coordinator will work under the line management of the EOF Project Director with technical support from the Finance team

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited University or an internationally equivalent accounting/finance qualification
• Applicant with higher Diplomas in Finance/Accounting with extensive experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years Finance related experience in a Corporate Institution or an NGO environment is recommended, of which 2 years at a lower management level within the finance department of a national or international organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
• Excellent experience of working with and coordinating consortium team members
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
• Written and verbal fluency in English
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

A full appreciation of the value of co-operation within a team environment

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility of extension

LOCATION: Freetown with frequent field visit

CLOSING DATE: 27th May, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications.
• For any query, please call on +232 76 760 214

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY