ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE JOBS, CENTER, INTERNATIONAL NGO JOBS

*Grants Manager – FHI 360, Family Health International, NGO Cameroon*

Posted on September 11, 2024 by unclene

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Sep

JOB DESCRIPTION Job
Title: Grants Officer
Project: Community Resilience Support Program in
Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon)
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources
, and partnerships to provide people around the world with the
opportunities they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. With

Through collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders
to advance social and economic equity, improve health and
well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and build community resilience.
We share data-driven knowledge and scalable tools that
expand access and equity so communities can effectively address
complex challenges, respond to crises, and secure a prosperous future.

FHI 360 is currently recruiting a Grants Officer for the USAID
-funded Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon)
. PARC-Cameroon supports institutional capacity building for

local civil society organizations in Cameroon so that they can better
represent and serve their communities and contribute to the achievement of their
development objectives at the community level.

JOB SUMMARY
The Grants Officer will support the oversight, management and implementation
of grants awarded to local civil society organizations under
PARC-Cameroon. He/she will work with the Grants Manager and other
members of the program team (including Finance, Procurement, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) to establish and manage the grant selection process
and grants tracking and management system for the program,
oversee the training of program staff, and support the strengthening of capacities of grantees on grant policies and procedures. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon and will require frequent travel within the country
to selected target communities in the Centre, Littoral, West,
North and Far North regions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with the Grants Officer to manage the
full cycle of grant management activities, from solicitation and

pre-award assessments through monitoring/compliance visits and
close-out procedures;
• Support the evaluation of grant applications, proposals, and awards
to ensure compliance with grant management procedures;
• Assist in the preparation of grant agreement documents, amendments
, and negotiation memos;
• Maintain accurate and complete award files;
• Support the provision of training and technical assistance to grantees on
USAID and FHI 360 regulations, financial management, and reporting;
• Conduct monthly review, verification, and approval of
grantee advances and expenditure reports to ensure they are
accurately recorded and reconciled with supporting documentation, and that
grantee budget modification requests are

communicated to the Grant Manager for approval; and
• Conduct and document regular site visits to the Grantee to
ensure that conditions precedent to award are met, as well as
close-out visits at the end of the Grantee’s performance period to ensure that
close-out checklists are completed and outstanding issues are
addressed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from an accredited university in a
relevant field such as accounting, finance, business/business administration
, international development, social sciences or a
related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, including at least three (3)
years of experience in grant management;
• Proven experience working with the Cameroonian civil society sector;
• Experience in basic financial management skills, including developing
and monitoring budgets and financial reports.

• Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload under pressure.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of USAID programming, rules and regulations is
highly desirable;
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team and possess
excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Fluency in spoken, written and read French is required;
• Fluency in spoken, read and written English is preferred;
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
This job description summarizes the primary functions of the position. It does not
prescribe or limit the exact tasks that may be assigned to perform these
functions. This document should not be construed as an employment contract
. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any
time.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit their application, including their CV and cover letter
, by email to cameroonrecruitment@fhi360.org no later than
September 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Cameroon time.
The subject line of the email should include “Grant Officer-PARC Cameroon”. We appreciate any
interest in this position, but only pre-screened candidates will be contacted.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is
an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate
against any person employed or seeking
employment because of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or
characteristic protected by applicable law.

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