Background
Sentebale is an organisation working in Lesotho and Botswana to support the most vulnerable children and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. The Charity was founded in 2006 by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso following Prince Harry’s gap year to Lesotho in 2004. Sentebale aims to reach children and young people living with or affected by HIV, especially the most vulnerable who are additionally challenged by issues of deprivation, exploitation, abuse or neglect. Sentebale tackles both the symptoms and root causes of HIV/AIDS through four programme areas providing support and awareness, enabling advocacy and promoting empowerment. Sentebale has a particular focus on HIV/AIDS and aims to make a real difference in children’s lives helping them to be more resilient, self-sufficient and have the chance to thrive.
Sentebale hereby invites suitably qualified, competent and self-driven Basotho to apply for the following vacant fixed term positions based in Butha-Buthe, Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, Qacha’s Nek, Quthing and Leribe:
POSITION
Finance and Administration Officer X1
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Administration Officer shall be responsible mainly for providing financial and administration support to the project/programme teams.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as first point of contact for any finance-related queries from programme staff, management, donors or auditors;
• Verify that all programme expenditure records are accurate and in accordance with Sentebale procedures and guidelines;
• Prepare and file accurate VAT claims on a monthly basis;
• Ensure all donor reporting deadlines are met;
• Monitor progress against budget and facilitate timely communication regarding any variance;
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• B.A. degree in Accounting, General Accounting or Degree in Business studies;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint) and online conferencing platforms
• Knowledge of accounting software (Xero preferred)
Application process:
All interested candidate should send their application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications, and identification documents.
The applications MUST be accompanied by 1 reference letter from recent employer/academic institution and 1 from the Local Chief.
Applicants must indicate on their applications their preferred district as indicated per position;
District Coordinator, Economic Strengthening Coordinator, M&E Assistants and Driver applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] or hand delivered to Sentebale Office ‘Mamohato Children’s Centre (MCC) – Thaba-Bosiu Lihaseng Ha-Ramarame.
All Peer Educators, Empowerment Workers and Data Clerk positions, applications must be hand delivered to location as indicated below:
o Mokhotlong — DHMT
o Butha-Buthe – DHMT
o Thaba-Tseka – DHMT
o Leribe – Sentebale Office, Red Cross Building
o Qacha’s Nek – Sentebale Office, Red Cross Building
o Quthing – Sentebale Office, next to Standard Lesotho Bank, Upper Moyeni
Adherence and knowledge of health, child protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and education issues;
Excellent record of working with children and young people. No past allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and child abuse;
Contact +266 2232 4673 /2222 4600 for further clarifications.
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 3rd June 2022
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.