{"id":78953,"date":"2016-08-06T14:45:35","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T14:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierraexpressmedia.com\/?p=78953"},"modified":"2016-08-06T14:45:35","modified_gmt":"2016-08-06T14:45:35","slug":"programme-administrative-and-finance-assistant-freetown-sierra-leone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sierraexpressmedia.net\/?p=78953","title":{"rendered":"Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant \u2013 Freetown, Sierra Leone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with possible occasional travel<\/strong><\/span>
\nFull Time \u2013 Fixed Term Contract for Service \u2013 August 2016 until 31st March 2018 <\/strong><\/span>
\nSalary: Competitive local<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is an independent foundation sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID). WFD specialises in parliamentary strengthening and political party development. It does this by supporting the development of parliaments, political party structures and civil society organisations. It is uniquely placed to draw directly on the expertise of the Westminster political parties in all its work.<\/p>\n

Established in 1992, WFD has supported transitions to democracy in central and Eastern Europe, strengthened multi-party democracies in Africa, and extended its work to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2004.<\/p>\n

The Programme:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

WFD is looking to recruit a Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant (PAFA) to support WFD\u2019s newly established programme in Sierra Leone. WFD implemented a series of political party assistance and parliamentary strengthening programmes between 2001 and 2013. Most recently, WFD worked closely with the British Council as well as with other partners on a programme entitled \u201cStrengthening the Parliament of Sierra Leone\u201d (2010-2011).<\/p>\n

WFD is once again looking at working with the Sierra Leonean Parliament. Recently, WFD conducted a context analysis on the parliament to inform the development of the new programme, which will include providing support to the Hansard department, capacity building, the provision of resources and reform.<\/p>\n

The WFD implementation approach consists of two key principles: (i) to work with key stakeholders such as Parliament and committees, and (ii) to deliver programmes with both local and international expertise.<\/p>\n

Main Purpose of the Role:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant (PAFA) will play a critical role in assisting the Country Representative in Sierra Leone with the implementation of this programme.<\/p>\n

This role is responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation and coordination of financial and administrative procedures related to the programme. This role will need to communicate effectively both internally within the programme office and WFD\u2019s head office in London and externally with other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The successful candidate will have the following experience and competencies:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Essential<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n