Administrative and Finance Manager Emergency Project needed at SOS Children’s Villages Cameroon

Job Title: Administrative and Finance Manager Emergency Project

Deadline: September 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Job Location: Far North Cameroon
Direct Line Supervisor: Base Manager
Technical Supervisor: 
Manager FC /MRHDO
Administrative and Finance Manager Emergency Project
Lake Chad Cameroon

Context
Since 1998, SOS Children’s Villages Cameroon (SOS VECAM) has been working for
vulnerable children, young people and families, mainly in the Centre and Littoral regions. In the As part of a humanitarian pilot project, funded by SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit (HGFD) and benefiting from

the technical support of the Dakar Regional Office, the organization is now operating in the
Far North region, more specifically in the departments of Mayo-Sava and Mayo-Tsanaga. This
integrated project aims to strengthen child protection, improve access to education and support
the development of livelihoods for affected populations. To ensure the
administrative, financial and human resources management of the project in accordance with the procedures

In accordance with internal regulations and donor requirements, SOS VECAM is seeking, subject to
funding approval, an Administrative and Finance Manager for the Emergency Project.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Administrative and financial monitoring
Ensure proper budget management and expenditure monitoring.
Supervise accounting and guarantee the justification of funds.
Ensure compliance with donor and internal procedures (commitments, purchases, payments).
Centralize financial reports and coordinate with the National Directorate.
Contribute to monthly/annual accounting closures and internal/external audits.
2. Human resources management
Oversee the recruitment, integration and administrative monitoring of staff.
Ensure payroll, absence monitoring, archiving and updating of HR files.
Disseminate and enforce internal policies (Code of Conduct, PEAS,
anti-fraud policy, etc.).
Supervise disciplinary procedures and promote a healthy social climate.
Identify training needs and monitor their implementation.
3. Team Management
Supervise and manage the base’s administrative team.
Plan, organize and evaluate the team’s activities.

Strengthen staff capacity through targeted training.
Ensure the flow of information and team cohesion.
Job Description SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon
4. Contribution to projects
Support budgeting and human resources sizing
Anticipate financial and HR risks related to the implementation of activities.
Participate in the planning, monitoring and closing of projects.
Desired profile
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Training
Minimum Bac+3 in administrative management, finance, HR, or related field (Baс+5
appreciated).
Training in financial management of humanitarian projects such as Bioforce
Experience
Skills
At least 3 years of continuous experience in a similar position in a national
or international NGO.
Experience in financial, administrative and HR management.
Experience in a humanitarian context, an asset.
Experience in integrated child protection projects in
emergency situations.
Budget monitoring and analysis, accounting, team management, conflict management.
Knowledge of institutional donor procedures (EU, OFDA, ECHO, BHA, UN, etc.).
Good command of Pack Office.
Languages
​​French is mandatory.
English and/or local languages ​​(Fulfulde, Arabic, etc.) are an asset.
Personal qualities
Initiative and autonomy.
Organization, rigor and respect for deadlines.
Resistance to stress and geographical isolation.
Diplomacy, analytical mind and open-mindedness.
How to apply
Send in French: Cover letter; Updated CV; Copy of diplomas; Work certificates
To the address: recrutement.rh@sos-cameroun.org (copy ghislain.talla@sos-cameroun.org)

Subject: <<< HR and Finance Manager Emergency Project Lake Chad Cameroon »
Deadline: September 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
OUR COMMITMENT
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating an environment conducive to building
healthy relationships and in which the rights of staff as well as those of children/young people are respected and
valued.
SOS Children’s Villages says: NO to Harassment, exploitation and all other forms of abuse.
SOS Children’s Villages applies zero tolerance to Child and Young Person Safeguarding
and adopts the principle of <do no harm>
WHAT WE STAND FOR
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a protective environment that promotes its
core values ​​and prevents the abuse and exploitation of children. We strongly condemn
all forms of violence and exploitation of children, both inside and outside our
organization, and respond appropriately to any proven or suspected abuse and any
attempted abuse. We develop mechanisms to raise awareness, prevent, encourage
reporting and facilitate response. Our actions can range from staff development measures
such as training and counseling to disciplinary measures such as suspension,
dismissal or legal action.
Female applications are encouraged!!!
SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon
National Director
Salimane ISSIFOU