JOB TITLE: Accountant
MDA: Monuments and Relics Commission
Location: S/L
Reports to: Administrative Manager
Grade: 7
Job Description: prepares, examines and analyzes the day-to-day accounting records, financial statements and other financial records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting and procedural standards of the commission.
MAIN DUTIES
⮚The accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer.
⮚Develops, maintains and analyzes budgets and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
⮚Develops implements, modifies and documents record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer technology.
⮚Advises management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumption underlying budget forecasts.
⮚Verifies and reconciles contracts, orders and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
⮚Responsible for the day-to-day accounting work of the commission and will work closely with the Commission’s supervising ministry.
⮚Ensures that budget allocations to the commission are remitted in a timely manner.
⮚Ensures that accounting records and supporting documents are kept accurately and efficiently.
⮚Enters financial transactions into the computerized accounting system.
⮚Maintains petty cash transactions (preparation of payment request forms receipt and disbursement of cash).
⮚Ensures that petty cash is reviewed and updated, and other records are kept up to date.
⮚Prepares salaries and allowances and do necessary follow-up.
⮚Prepares checks, withdraw money from the bank and collect bank statements.
⮚Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
⮚Prepare monthly and quarterly returns.
⮚Prepares cash book.
⮚Processes and oversees the processing of financial /business forms.
⮚Contributes to the commission’s goals by accomplishing related duties as required.
⮚Coordinates logistics for the commission’s activities and related events in collaboration with relevant personnel.
⮚Keep abreast with professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities.
⮚Work effectively and collaboratively in support of building team-work culture.
⮚Any other duties assigned
JOB SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related field from a recognised institution, and professional certificate/degree (CAT, ACCA etc) in accounting will be an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES
Technical Competence:
- Ability to administer accounting practice and procedure
- Adequate knowledge in Mathematics
- Ability to prepare financial statements
- Ability to use the complete computer software accounting packages
Managerial Competence:
- Must be able to apply the necessary skills in areas of expertise with less supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to prepare work plans
- Ability to work as a team and cope with multi-tasks
- Ability to write financial reports
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving
- Systems analysis and evaluation
- Time management
Personality
- Honest and Trustworthy
- confident
Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.
96 Campbell Street, Freetown.
JOB TITLE: Education and Outreach Manager
MDA: Monuments and Relics Commission
LOCATION: S/L
REPORTS: The Chairman
GRADE: 8
PURPOSE: To develop and implement a coordinated education and outreach programme that enhances Public interest in the work of the Monuments and Relics Commission and contributes to the management and preservation of the country’s historical and cultural assets.
MAIN DUTIES
⮚Devises and maintains a one-stop shop information and booking service for students and communities.
⮚Provides education input into facility development of the commission.
⮚Contributes to the management of a coordinated programme of awareness raising, education and lifelong learning activities involving the general public.
⮚Facilitates and encourages the involvement of the general public in the work of the Commission.
⮚Develops opportunities for people with learning difficulties.
⮚Provides reports and reviews of the awareness raising/education programmes.
⮚Liaises and maintains effective communication and relations with all relevant communities and organizations.
⮚Liaises with businesses and sponsors and contributes to fundraising initiatives.
⮚Contributes to the formulation and delivery of the Commission’s programme of events in support of its core mandate.
⮚Devises, develops and delivers creative discussion aimed at meeting new opportunities via print and electronic media on a regular basis.
⮚Creates sustainable interest in education services for the Commission and further learning opportunities.
⮚Conducts guided tours and provides lectures in different communities.
⮚Develops education resources, ie online, electronic, and print media.
⮚Supervise the design and production of awareness raising and marketing materials.
⮚Participate in marketing and trade fairs along with team members as necessary.
⮚In addition, will attend and when required, give presentations at relevant meetings and monitor, evaluate and review education programmes and provide statistics of usage and other ‘Best Value’ indicators.
⮚Carry out other duties as may arise from time to time and which may be reasonably accommodated within the position assigned by superiors.
JOB SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION: Master in Mass Communication or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Two years’ work experience.
COMPETENCIES
Technical Competence
- Excellent presentation, communication, verbal and writing skills.
- Team and self-motivated player
- Ability to work on his or her own
- Ability to work with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
- Creative and inspiring person
- Committed and responsible
- Interest in historical and cultural property and the ecological environment
- Highly organized, focused and result-driven
- Adequate knowledge in Information Technology, print and electronic media, and new technology.
- Social media savvy.
Managerial Competence
- Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to prepare work plans
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to make concept notes and budgets
- Ability to market the Commission’s products.
PERSONALITY:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- An outgoing and social person
- Must be able to manage vital information
TRAINING: Opportunities for training and professional development
SALARY: Attractive
Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.
96 Campbell Street, Freetown.
JOB TITLE: Museum Education Officer
MDA: Sierra Leone National Railway Museum LOCATION: S/L
REPORTS TO: Chairman (MRC) and Curator (SLNM)
GRADE: 5
PURPOSE: The Museum Education Officer will deliver high quality and dynamic programmes of learning and participation, and ensure that museum collections/artifacts act as a learning resource for all ages and work within museum and community context.
MAIN DUTIES
- Creates a learning strategy to engage the public on museum ethos.
- Develops programmes of activities, workshops around particular exhibitions or in response to particular themes or annual festivals.
- Liaises with schools, colleges and teachers to promote the use of the collections and activities of the museum in line with the national curriculum.
- Creates and develops educational resources for visitors, schools and special interest groups.
- Organises workshops and activities in partnership with storytellers, craftspeople and artists.
- Manages all education programmes of the museum.
- Facilitates history-inspired activities in the local community in response to requests from schools and community groups or to promote particular exhibitions.
- Collates, analyses and applies feedback on the educational activities provided.
- Works with other museum staff to develop and market the museum and its events and programmes.
- Assists and represents the curator in promoting the museum to external education bodies in order to establish a network of useful and productive partnerships.
- Carries out any other duties assigned by any superior.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
EDUCATION: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or related field and four (4) years of relevant experience.
COMPETENCIES:
Technical competence:
- Proficiency in English and Krio – knowledge in the native languages is an advantage
- Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and the general public
- Requires adequate skills in public relations
- Ability to market the Museum’s products
Other competencies
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prepare work plans
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to write reports
Personality:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgments
- Must be trustworthy
- Must be able to manage vital information
TRAINING: Opportunities for continuous training and professional development exist.
SALARY: Attractive
Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.
96 Campbell Street, Freetown.
JOB TITLE: Museum Curator
MDA: Sierra Leone National Museum
REPORTS TO: Chairperson, Monuments and Relics Commission
GRADE: 7
PURPOSE: With the key goals of informing, educating and inspiring the public, the curator will acquire, care for, develop, display and interpret a collection of artifacts or works of art in the Sierra Leone National Museum and the Sierra Leone National Railway Museum.
MAIN DUTIES
⮚Responsible for the collection and acquisition of artifacts/objects or collections of interest to the museum.
⮚Managing and cataloging acquisitions and keeping records of collections.
⮚Supervises education and research activities relevant to the needs of users.
⮚Displays objects or artifacts in a way that makes them accessible to the general public.
⮚Writing articles for internal and external publications.
⮚Planning, organizing, interpreting and presenting exhibitions and lectures.
⮚Collaborating with other museum departments such as education, fundraising, marketing and conservation.
⮚Handling inquiries from researchers and the public as well as clients and other stakeholders.
⮚Responsible for budget planning, forecasting and reporting.
⮚Staff management, recruitment, annual appraisals and disciplinary matters.
⮚Responsible for staff training, promotion and development.
⮚Liaising with voluntary groups and industries in the communities, including schools as well as grant agencies to secure sponsorship for events, publications and development projects.
⮚Liaising with management boards, governors, trustees, local councils and political groups to secure the museum’s future.
⮚Networking with professionals of other national and international museums and other agencies.
JOB SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in History/ African Studies or Tourism Management with 10 years of work experience in a related field plus other relevant training.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of work experience in a related field.
COMPETENCIES
Technical competence
- Ability to use complete computer packages especially Microsoft suite
- Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and the general public.
- Skills in the application of office methods and procedures.
- Ability to operate online computer platforms, various printers and other office equipment.
Managerial competence:
- Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to prepare work plans
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to evaluate staff performance
- Ability to manage staff matters
- Ability to procure items and services
- Ability to write reports
Personality:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Must be trustworthy
TRAINING: Various opportunities exist for continuous training and professional development.
SALARY: Attractive
Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.
96 Campbell Street, Freetown.
JOB TITLE: Chief Security
MDA: National Railway Museum
REPORTS: Administrative Manager
GRADE: 2
LOCATION: Bunce Island
PURPOSE: To provide security services in and around Bunce Island.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Prevents where possible, detects and reports any strange occurrences whilst on duty.
- Ensures that the Island is well secure at all times and visitors are protected.
- Ensures that members of the public do not trespass on the Island.
- Works with the nearest police post for the security and safety of Bunce Island.
- Carries out any other duties assigned by superiors.
JOB SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION: West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The security staff should be honest and should possess surveillance and reporting knowledge and skills.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of work experience in a related field.
COMPETENCIES:
Technical competence
- Ability to make prompt and comprehensive report of any security or safety breaches on Bunce Island and surroundings.
- Ability to record movements of persons on Bunce Island and surroundings.
Managerial competence
Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral instructions
Personality
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Must be trustworthy
- Physically fit
SALARY: Attractive
Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.
96 Campbell Street, Freetown.
Deadline for submission of applications in date is Thursday 24 May 2024 4:00pm prompt.
