Programme Officer (x1)

Ref: Q-I001-01

Title: Programme Officer (x1)

Responsible to: Executive Director

Job Summary In line with PEPFAR Indicator Protocol, provide support to the IDAL OVC project supported by MSH to accelerate project implementation process in Lithipeng and Khoelenya Community Councils in the Mohale’shoek District.

Duties and Responsibilities
In liaison with the Community volunteers and Social Workers, the Project Officer will be responsible for implementing the following duties:

o Participate in all planning and budgeting processes of the organisation.
o Periodically assess OVC data collection forms and ensure quality data management before submission to head office
o Identify children without shelter and care and liaise with the local authorities and caregivers to take remedial action
o Ensure that OVC are protected from abuse, they possess legal documents such as birth certificates and their household property is secured at all times
o Offer support guidance and training to members for effective functioning of IDAL branches.
o Ensure that health referrals for OVC are effectively carried-out whenever required
o Supervise PSS and HIV & AIDS prevention among OVC.
o Ensure that OVC are provide services in line with their identified needs
o Identify organizations dealing with income-generating activities at project site and link them with caregivers and destitute families for support
o Prepare monthly/Quarterly Community Council Progress Reports including Data Reports.
o Periodically conduct home visits to monitor OVC status
o Compile a District Database/Master List of project participants/beneficiaries for statistical purposes in his/her catchment area.
o Ensure the Senior Management is informed of all relevant information on national decisions and other issues related to vulnerable children

Perform any other official duties as would be required or as assigned by the Executive Director Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Bachelor of Social Work Degree or / Degree in Adult Education, Community Development or related fields.
Additional training on HIV & AIDS is an added advantage
At least 3 years experience working in OVC projects or HIV & AIDS projects or other Community Development Projects
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and other software packages
Must have good analytical and problem solving skills
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Documentation skills
Training skills
Must be self-driven and be able to work in a team
Valid Drivers License is an added advantage

Applications with detailed CV must be send only by email to: recruitment@quadrant.co.ls on or before 20th June.

ACCOUNTANT –MAPHUTSENG ADP

P/Bag A256
Maseru 100
Lesotho

tel. (09266) 22 317371
fax (09266) 22 310255
POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

ACCOUNTANT –MAPHUTSENG ADP

The above-mentioned position exists in World Vision Lesotho – Malumeng Area Development Program. Interested persons are invited to apply. The position is based in Mafeteng.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist in maintaining financial records by preparing accounting reports and statements, reconciling accounts, and processing/reviewing journal entries and vouchers.

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER - MALUMENG ADP

DURATION: Three (3) Years

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Annual/Financial Reports.
• Handle monthly reconciliation of the specified bank accounts and Financial Reports.
• Liaise with the Partnership Office and with the Support offices in regard to reconciliation.
• Prepare regular entries to the journal.
• Approve coding on all vouchers prepared by staff for valid account/cost center/donor combinations and advise necessary adjustments to originator.
• Research expenditure variances and prepare correcting journals as required.
• Prepare regular internal Management Reports.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Managing and controlling budgets.
• Supervise the work of a Bookkeeper.
• Handle complex accounts payable/expenditure accounts.
• Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Requires a university degree in accounting or equivalent and experience in accounting, preferably within World Vision.
• Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliation, journal writing, general ledger, financial statements, and government tax reports.
• Knowledge of accounting theory and financial analysis required.
• Experience in financial reporting preferable. Requires good computer skills and knowledge of accounting systems such as Sun Systems. Requires good communication (speaking and writing) skills in English.
• Management skills will be an added advantage.
• Must be a committed Christian.

REMUNERATION

Competitive with market standards.

Interested persons should forward their applications, curriculum vitae & certified copies of educational certificates to The Human Resource Director, World Vision Lesotho, Private Bag A256, Maseru – 100, Lesotho on or before 20th June 2014.

If you have not heard from us by 27th June 2014, consider your application having not been successful.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.