SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER (SSM), SIERRA LEONE (M/F)

Présentation de la structure

In West Africa, Geres implements projects in Benin, Togo, Mali, Senegal (through a partnership), and more recently, in Sierra Leone. In Mali, Geres developed a model of Energy Business Areas (EBAs), which the organization now aims to adapt and replicate in the Sierra Leonean context.

Indeed, Sierra Leone is a new country of intervention for Geres, with activities started in April 2025. The initial project, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), will run for four years and aims to provide clean energy through solar mini-grids to productive users in rural areas. The goal is to boost productivity and ultimately increase incomes, while reducing environmental and climate impacts through solar energy. The project specifically targets women and farmers involved in agricultural processing, who will also benefit from a tailored business support package to help them manage and grow their enterprises.

Over the course of the project, Geres plans to establish three Energy

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Détails de l'offre

1/ LEAD AND MANAGE THE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS (ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, HR AND LOGISTICS):

    Recruit and manage the support team: administrative & HR, finance and logistics staff.

    Supervise, support and coach the support team’s members to ensure high-quality performance and compliance with internal procedures and deadlines.

    Set objectives and conduct performance appraisals for staff under direct supervision, in coordination with the Country Representative (CR).

    Participate in the recruitment of all national staff, including vacancy announcements, application screening, salary grading, contract preparation, and support to project managers in identifying training and capacity-building needs.

    Ensure the implementation of HR policies and procedures and compliance with national labor legislation and internal regulations.

    Ensure all legal obligations related to employment are fulfilled, including social security and tax registrations, declarations and payments.

    Ensure personnel files are complete, accurate and up to date.

    Monitor the management and tracking of contracts, agreements, approvals and administrative documents.

Aptitudes personnelles

Qualifications:
       Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, auditing or any other degree relevant to the role (mandatory)

Required experiences & skills:
      Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experiences, including at least 5 years in a senior support services management position (including administration, finance, human resources and logistics activities) within the international development sector;
      Fluent English, written and spoken;
      Excellent command of Excel and standard IT tools (Word, PowerPoint and Google environment);

      Proven skills in human resources management, ability to mentor, supervise and develop the skills of national colleagues;
      Good knowledge of accounting procedures and accounting software (knowledge of Cegid software is a big plus);

      Knowledge of the rules of the main public donors specifically in terms of procurement processes (ideally experiences including AFD-funded projects;
      Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a senior management role and to support organisational decision-making;

      Rigour, autonomy, methodical approach, flexibility, organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly with regard to meeting deadlines;

      Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

 
Desirable experiences & skills:
      Previous professional experience in Sierra Leone and/or other English-speaking West African countries
      Legal and HR knowledge.
      French, written and spoken is a plus as well as having practical knowledge of the local languages of Sierra Leone (Krio, Mende, Temne).

Pluses experiences & skills:
     Previous experience in supporting local entrepreneurship

     Practical knowledge of gender principles and the main tools used in the development sector.

     Previous experience in renewable energy, energy access, UPE and mini-grid projects.

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CONDITIONS

    Status/Contract type: The position is open to both national and international candidates. The selected candidate will be offered either a national fixed-term contract under Sierra Leonean law or an expatriate contract, depending on their profile;

    Remuneration: According to the Geres salary scale, based on the selected candidate’s profile and experience;

    Contract duration: 12 months (renewable);

    Desired starting date: 1st of August 2026

Modalités de candidature

      Documents and procedure to apply:

. CV (Curiculum Vitae) – 1 to 2 pages maximum

. Motivation letter (maximum 1 page), clearly explaining:

Your motivation to work for Geres Sierra Leone;
Your relevant skills and experience for the position (without repeating your CV);
What sets you apart from other candidates;
Your expectations for this role.
 

è  To be uploaded no later than the 20th of July 2026 at midnight, via the following online application form:

è  Completing the online application form is mandatory for your application to be taken in consideration.

N.B. :

–          Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

–          Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Geres reserves the right to close this vacancy before 20 July 2026 should a suitable candidate be identified before the deadline.