Main Responsibilities

• Program Management and Development : Responsible for development of the strategic plans, work plans and implementation, through local partners, in coordination with SLF Executive Director and international team members

• Grants Management : develop guidelines for documenting project proposals, for monitoring their implementation ; assessment of grant applications ;

• Organizational Governance : Ensuring compliance with all local laws and SFL policies ; development of policies and procedures
• Finance Management : Responsible for all payments, monitoring expenses, preparing tax contributions, financial reporting ; good practices in purchasing
• Management of Assets : Tracking and maintenance of all SFL assets ; policy development and auditing
• Management of Operations : Negotiating and developing service agreements ; managing all contracts, oversee all operations

Desired Skills and Competencies

  A University degree in any related domain (BAC+4)
  At least 5 years of management experience, heavy emphasis on operations
  Proof of experience providing good governance, and managing operations
  Experience managing financial aspects of a business
  Experience developing procedures
  Experience working for an NGO is desired
  Candidate MUST be fully bilingual English and French
  Candidates with fluency in Gourmantchema will be given preference

  Able to work alone without supervision
  Good communication skills, report writing, public speaking/ providing workshops
  Good communications with projects and partner NGOs
  Able to use word processing, spreadsheets, email, skype or other video conferencing platforms

The position requires up to 25% travel time, largely in the areas of Northern Togo (Savannes), Northern Benin (Atacora / Alibori) and Burkina (Est, Centre Est & Plateau Central).

Values, Philosophy and Conduct

Sustain For Life operates using the motto ‘Every Penny Counts’. This phrase is used to emphasize that the business of the charity has to be conducted in the most financially valuable way possible, all of the time. It is expected that all SFL staff, associates, volunteers and beneficiaries apply a high level of financial shrewdness to ensure that the funds invested in projects and activities make the difference to the recipients in the most effective way.

It is a requisite of the Sub Sahel Regional Manager to promote these values throughout, and to ensure that all activities are conducted using the expected level of financial prudence and careful attitude towards money.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Salary : 900 000 – 1 100 000 F CFA NET depending on experience level
Contract will be in accordance with Burkina law
The position is Management and therefore no overtime is included.
One month of vacation is provided after 12 months of service is completed, as well as all regulated holidays.

Offering a CDD (fixed duration contract) of 24 months (2 years)
Some coverage of medical expenses, and either use of a service vehicle or compensation for vehicle usage will be provided.

Deadline for submission is 12h00 on April 3rd, 2018. Please send submission by email or to request a full job description, please contact sflrecrutementburkina@gmail.com

Documents required :

  CV or resume
  Scans of relevant diplomas
  Drivers license if available
  Work certificates
  Please include at least 3 references

Selected Candidates will be required to be available for at least 2 rounds of interviews
  Initial interviews will be held on April 5, 6, 7, 2018 in Ouagadougou
  If successful, candidates will pass to a second set of interviews to be held April 12 and 13, 2018 in Ouagadougou.
  Successful candidates will be informed of the location of the interview