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for paragraphs,
for section headers, - for list items. Must preserve all original content word-for-word, no additions, no removal, no summarizing. Must not add CSS classes, inline styles, no , no
. Must return only HTML.
We have raw text with many and etc. We need to extract the content and format accordingly.
We must preserve all original content word-for-word. That means we cannot drop any text, including the repeated spaces? Probably we keep the text as is, but we can normalize whitespace? The instruction: "Preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase". So we must keep exactly the same characters, but we can change tags. However we need to output HTML with ,
, - . We must not add extra text. So we need to embed the original text inside those tags.
We need to identify sections: The raw text includes many headings like "About Mercy Corps", "The Program / Department / Team", "General Position Summary", "Essential Responsibilities", then sub-sections like "STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS", "SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT", "TEAM MANAGEMENT", "SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES", "Supervisory Responsibility", "Accountability", "Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders", "Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills". Also earlier there is location, position status, risk level etc.
We need to wrap each paragraph in
. For headings we use
. For lists we use - . The original content includes many bullet points already marked with
- inside divs. We need to preserve the bullet text inside
- . The original also includes some stray spans and strong tags. We need to keep the text inside those tags but we can discard the tags themselves? The instruction says preserve original content word-for-word. If we remove the tags, we are removing content (the tags). But maybe they consider content as the visible text, not the markup. Usually in such tasks, they want to keep the textual content, not the HTML tags. The original content includes markup like , , etc. If we strip them, we are not preserving the original content exactly. However the instruction likely means preserve the textual content, not the tags. Because they ask to output HTML with specific tags, so we must replace the original markup with our tags, but keep the text inside.
Thus we need to extract the visible text, preserving spaces and line breaks? We'll just output paragraphs with the text as it appears, ignoring original tags.
We must be careful not to lose any text. Let's parse the raw input.
I'll copy the raw text and manually extract.
Raw:
This is a national position based in Senegal and will be offered under a national employment contract.
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 ☐Level 1
Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Program / Department / Team
Mercy Corps Senegal began operations in early 2023, following its global merger with the Energy for Impact organization, operational in Senegal since 2012, providing greater access to sustainable and renewable energy across communities. With funding from the Millenium Challenge Account and private foundations, its current portfolio focuses on supporting the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises to provide energy products and services to vulnerable populations, through business advisory services and access to financial resources to develop and expand their activities.
General Position Summary
Under the Country Director's supervision and working closely with the Regional Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be based in Dakar and will be the finance focal point for all programs implemented in Senegal. He/she will ensure timely submission of Expenditure vs. Budget (BVA) reports, monitoring compliance with Mercy corps' financial procedures as well as donor rules. He/she will be responsible for the financial functions and finance staff, financial reporting and assisting the country office in ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts. The incumbent will be the lead for the overall management of the country accounts for Senegal reinforcing capacity building of team members and will play a coordinating role with the various departments and functions within the country offices.
Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS
Provide clear and relevant financial guidance to the Country Office for strategic decision-making in the management of ongoing projects and in the search to increase the portfolio of countries of coverage.
Ensure that all projects implemented in country offices comply with donor rules and regulations as well as Mercy Corps financial procedures.
Assist in the preparation of annual and proposal budgets and implement budgeting and grant forecasting systems with program managers.
Develop an operational cost allocation system covering ongoing projects to ensure that countries can cover their respective support costs and advise line management on mitigation measures in the event of default.
Carry out the monthly closing of accounts in accordance with the relevant procedure by the 10th of the month following the period concerned for Senegal.
Maintain an effective and efficient internal control system, including monthly amortization files for prepaid costs, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and regular review of the General Ledger.
Produce local financial policies based on identified needs for Country Director approval.
Conduct financial reviews of documents to ensure compliance with MC policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts.
Train and advise on adherence to MC policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements.
Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections, work with program managers to ensure program projections are updated, and organize monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure program implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
In collaboration with Country Director and or Program Director ensure follow up on action points form BVA meeting through documented minutes and follow up action tracker.
Organize regular orientations and ongoing support to country team members on Mercy Corps rules and regulations of respective donors.
Review cash and bank journals to identify errors and/or inconsistencies and make corrections.
Act as lead coordinator for audits and point of contact for auditors.
Any other responsibilities as assigned.
SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partners’ financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Create and maintain a work environment based on mutual respect, in which team members strive for excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.
Develop team capabilities, deepen understanding of their roles and support them in their career development.
Visit to supervise, evaluate, and train team members.
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. Must return only HTML. We have raw text with many
,
, - . We must not add extra text. So we need to embed the original text inside those tags.
We need to identify sections: The raw text includes many headings like "About Mercy Corps", "The Program / Department / Team", "General Position Summary", "Essential Responsibilities", then sub-sections like "STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS", "SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT", "TEAM MANAGEMENT", "SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES", "Supervisory Responsibility", "Accountability", "Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders", "Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills". Also earlier there is location, position status, risk level etc.
We need to wrap each paragraph in
. For headings we use
. For lists we use - . The original content includes many bullet points already marked with
- inside divs. We need to preserve the bullet text inside
- . The original also includes some stray spans and strong tags. We need to keep the text inside those tags but we can discard the tags themselves? The instruction says preserve original content word-for-word. If we remove the tags, we are removing content (the tags). But maybe they consider content as the visible text, not the markup. Usually in such tasks, they want to keep the textual content, not the HTML tags. The original content includes markup like , , etc. If we strip them, we are not preserving the original content exactly. However the instruction likely means preserve the textual content, not the tags. Because they ask to output HTML with specific tags, so we must replace the original markup with our tags, but keep the text inside.
Thus we need to extract the visible text, preserving spaces and line breaks? We'll just output paragraphs with the text as it appears, ignoring original tags.
We must be careful not to lose any text. Let's parse the raw input.
I'll copy the raw text and manually extract.
Raw:
This is a national position based in Senegal and will be offered under a national employment contract.
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 ☐Level 1
Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Program / Department / Team
Mercy Corps Senegal began operations in early 2023, following its global merger with the Energy for Impact organization, operational in Senegal since 2012, providing greater access to sustainable and renewable energy across communities. With funding from the Millenium Challenge Account and private foundations, its current portfolio focuses on supporting the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises to provide energy products and services to vulnerable populations, through business advisory services and access to financial resources to develop and expand their activities.
General Position Summary
Under the Country Director's supervision and working closely with the Regional Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be based in Dakar and will be the finance focal point for all programs implemented in Senegal. He/she will ensure timely submission of Expenditure vs. Budget (BVA) reports, monitoring compliance with Mercy corps' financial procedures as well as donor rules. He/she will be responsible for the financial functions and finance staff, financial reporting and assisting the country office in ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts. The incumbent will be the lead for the overall management of the country accounts for Senegal reinforcing capacity building of team members and will play a coordinating role with the various departments and functions within the country offices.
Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS
Provide clear and relevant financial guidance to the Country Office for strategic decision-making in the management of ongoing projects and in the search to increase the portfolio of countries of coverage.
Ensure that all projects implemented in country offices comply with donor rules and regulations as well as Mercy Corps financial procedures.
Assist in the preparation of annual and proposal budgets and implement budgeting and grant forecasting systems with program managers.
Develop an operational cost allocation system covering ongoing projects to ensure that countries can cover their respective support costs and advise line management on mitigation measures in the event of default.
Carry out the monthly closing of accounts in accordance with the relevant procedure by the 10th of the month following the period concerned for Senegal.
Maintain an effective and efficient internal control system, including monthly amortization files for prepaid costs, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and regular review of the General Ledger.
Produce local financial policies based on identified needs for Country Director approval.
Conduct financial reviews of documents to ensure compliance with MC policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts.
Train and advise on adherence to MC policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements.
Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections, work with program managers to ensure program projections are updated, and organize monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure program implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
In collaboration with Country Director and or Program Director ensure follow up on action points form BVA meeting through documented minutes and follow up action tracker.
Organize regular orientations and ongoing support to country team members on Mercy Corps rules and regulations of respective donors.
Review cash and bank journals to identify errors and/or inconsistencies and make corrections.
Act as lead coordinator for audits and point of contact for auditors.
Any other responsibilities as assigned.
SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partners’ financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Create and maintain a work environment based on mutual respect, in which team members strive for excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.
Develop team capabilities, deepen understanding of their roles and support them in their career development.
Visit to supervise, evaluate, and train team members.
. For headings we use
. For lists we use - . The original content includes many bullet points already marked with
- inside divs. We need to preserve the bullet text inside
- . The original also includes some stray spans and strong tags. We need to keep the text inside those tags but we can discard the tags themselves? The instruction says preserve original content word-for-word. If we remove the tags, we are removing content (the tags). But maybe they consider content as the visible text, not the markup. Usually in such tasks, they want to keep the textual content, not the HTML tags. The original content includes markup like , , etc. If we strip them, we are not preserving the original content exactly. However the instruction likely means preserve the textual content, not the tags. Because they ask to output HTML with specific tags, so we must replace the original markup with our tags, but keep the text inside.
Thus we need to extract the visible text, preserving spaces and line breaks? We'll just output paragraphs with the text as it appears, ignoring original tags.
We must be careful not to lose any text. Let's parse the raw input.
I'll copy the raw text and manually extract.
Raw:
This is a national position based in Senegal and will be offered under a national employment contract.
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 ☐Level 1
Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Program / Department / Team
Mercy Corps Senegal began operations in early 2023, following its global merger with the Energy for Impact organization, operational in Senegal since 2012, providing greater access to sustainable and renewable energy across communities. With funding from the Millenium Challenge Account and private foundations, its current portfolio focuses on supporting the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises to provide energy products and services to vulnerable populations, through business advisory services and access to financial resources to develop and expand their activities.
General Position Summary
Under the Country Director's supervision and working closely with the Regional Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be based in Dakar and will be the finance focal point for all programs implemented in Senegal. He/she will ensure timely submission of Expenditure vs. Budget (BVA) reports, monitoring compliance with Mercy corps' financial procedures as well as donor rules. He/she will be responsible for the financial functions and finance staff, financial reporting and assisting the country office in ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts. The incumbent will be the lead for the overall management of the country accounts for Senegal reinforcing capacity building of team members and will play a coordinating role with the various departments and functions within the country offices.
Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS
Provide clear and relevant financial guidance to the Country Office for strategic decision-making in the management of ongoing projects and in the search to increase the portfolio of countries of coverage.
Ensure that all projects implemented in country offices comply with donor rules and regulations as well as Mercy Corps financial procedures.
Assist in the preparation of annual and proposal budgets and implement budgeting and grant forecasting systems with program managers.
Develop an operational cost allocation system covering ongoing projects to ensure that countries can cover their respective support costs and advise line management on mitigation measures in the event of default.
Carry out the monthly closing of accounts in accordance with the relevant procedure by the 10th of the month following the period concerned for Senegal.
Maintain an effective and efficient internal control system, including monthly amortization files for prepaid costs, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and regular review of the General Ledger.
Produce local financial policies based on identified needs for Country Director approval.
Conduct financial reviews of documents to ensure compliance with MC policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts.
Train and advise on adherence to MC policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements.
Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections, work with program managers to ensure program projections are updated, and organize monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure program implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
In collaboration with Country Director and or Program Director ensure follow up on action points form BVA meeting through documented minutes and follow up action tracker.
Organize regular orientations and ongoing support to country team members on Mercy Corps rules and regulations of respective donors.
Review cash and bank journals to identify errors and/or inconsistencies and make corrections.
Act as lead coordinator for audits and point of contact for auditors.
Any other responsibilities as assigned.
SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partners’ financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Create and maintain a work environment based on mutual respect, in which team members strive for excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.
Develop team capabilities, deepen understanding of their roles and support them in their career development.
Visit to supervise, evaluate, and train team members.
- inside divs. We need to preserve the bullet text inside
- . The original also includes some stray spans and strong tags. We need to keep the text inside those tags but we can discard the tags themselves? The instruction says preserve original content word-for-word. If we remove the tags, we are removing content (the tags). But maybe they consider content as the visible text, not the markup. Usually in such tasks, they want to keep the textual content, not the HTML tags. The original content includes markup like , , etc. If we strip them, we are not preserving the original content exactly. However the instruction likely means preserve the textual content, not the tags. Because they ask to output HTML with specific tags, so we must replace the original markup with our tags, but keep the text inside.
Thus we need to extract the visible text, preserving spaces and line breaks? We'll just output paragraphs with the text as it appears, ignoring original tags.
We must be careful not to lose any text. Let's parse the raw input.
I'll copy the raw text and manually extract.
Raw:
This is a national position based in Senegal and will be offered under a national employment contract.
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 ☐Level 1
Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Program / Department / Team
Mercy Corps Senegal began operations in early 2023, following its global merger with the Energy for Impact organization, operational in Senegal since 2012, providing greater access to sustainable and renewable energy across communities. With funding from the Millenium Challenge Account and private foundations, its current portfolio focuses on supporting the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises to provide energy products and services to vulnerable populations, through business advisory services and access to financial resources to develop and expand their activities.
General Position Summary
Under the Country Director's supervision and working closely with the Regional Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be based in Dakar and will be the finance focal point for all programs implemented in Senegal. He/she will ensure timely submission of Expenditure vs. Budget (BVA) reports, monitoring compliance with Mercy corps' financial procedures as well as donor rules. He/she will be responsible for the financial functions and finance staff, financial reporting and assisting the country office in ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts. The incumbent will be the lead for the overall management of the country accounts for Senegal reinforcing capacity building of team members and will play a coordinating role with the various departments and functions within the country offices.
Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND CORE FUNCTIONS
Provide clear and relevant financial guidance to the Country Office for strategic decision-making in the management of ongoing projects and in the search to increase the portfolio of countries of coverage.
Ensure that all projects implemented in country offices comply with donor rules and regulations as well as Mercy Corps financial procedures.
Assist in the preparation of annual and proposal budgets and implement budgeting and grant forecasting systems with program managers.
Develop an operational cost allocation system covering ongoing projects to ensure that countries can cover their respective support costs and advise line management on mitigation measures in the event of default.
Carry out the monthly closing of accounts in accordance with the relevant procedure by the 10th of the month following the period concerned for Senegal.
Maintain an effective and efficient internal control system, including monthly amortization files for prepaid costs, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and regular review of the General Ledger.
Produce local financial policies based on identified needs for Country Director approval.
Conduct financial reviews of documents to ensure compliance with MC policies and procedures and donor requirements for grants and contracts.
Train and advise on adherence to MC policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements.
Prepare and update monthly reports on grant expenditures compared to Budget (BvA), including staffing and operational cost projections, work with program managers to ensure program projections are updated, and organize monthly meetings to review BvA and projections, to ensure program implementation is aligned with expected budget consumption.
In collaboration with Country Director and or Program Director ensure follow up on action points form BVA meeting through documented minutes and follow up action tracker.
Organize regular orientations and ongoing support to country team members on Mercy Corps rules and regulations of respective donors.
Review cash and bank journals to identify errors and/or inconsistencies and make corrections.
Act as lead coordinator for audits and point of contact for auditors.
Any other responsibilities as assigned.
SUBAWARD AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partners’ financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Create and maintain a work environment based on mutual respect, in which team members strive for excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.
Develop team capabilities, deepen understanding of their roles and support them in their career development.
Visit to supervise, evaluate, and train team members.
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