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EpiC Cameroon Grants Officer Position Description

Position: Grants Officer II
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Report to: Grants Manager
Deadline: September 26, 2025

Project Description

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection and treatment (TB), improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.

The EpiC Cameroon buy-in will support the continuation and expansion of life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services in Cameroon, building upon the foundational work of previous PEPFAR-funded initiatives. The focus will be on strengthening community-led platforms and integrating them with facility-based systems to increase access to quality HIV-related services, particularly for populations at higher risk of HIV, Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (C/ALHIV), HIV-exposed infants (HEIs), and their caregivers. The program will contribute to closing gaps across pediatric HIV cascades, ensuring children are healthy, safe, stable, and schooled through comprehensive case management. Collaboration with the Government of Cameroon (including the Ministry of Public Health and the National AIDS Control Committee), PEPFAR clinical partners, the Global Fund, and local community organizations will be essential to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered where necessary and population-specific interventions.

Job Description 

The Grants Officer will support the oversight, management, and implementation of grants awarded to local community-based organizations under EpiC Cameroon. He/she will work with the Grants Manager and other program team members (including Finance, Procurement, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) to establish and manage the grant monitoring and management system for the program, oversee the training of program staff, and support capacity building for 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 Central, Littoral, Adamawa, East, West, North, and Northwest regions.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Work closely with the grants manager to manage the full cycle of grant management activities, from solicitation and pre-award evaluations to follow-up/compliance visits and closure procedures.
•    Support the evaluation of grant applications, proposals, and awards to ensure compliance with grant management procedures.

•    Assist in drafting grant agreement documents, amendments, and negotiation memos;
•    Maintain accurate and complete grant records;
•    Support the provision of training and technical assistance to grantees on Department of State and FHI 360 regulations, financial management, and reporting;
•    Conduct monthly review, verification, and approval of grant recipients’ advances and expenditure reports to ensure they are accurately recorded and reconciled with supporting documentation, and that grant recipients’ budget change requests are communicated to the grant manager for approval; and
•    Conduct and document regular site visits to the recipient to ensure that the conditions precedent to the award are met, as well as closing visits at the end of the recipient’s implementation period to ensure that closing checklists are completed and that any issues are resolved.

Required Qualifications:
•    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 four (4) years of professional experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in grant management;
•    Experience working with the Cameroonian health sector preferred;
•    Experience with basic financial management skills, including budget preparation and monitoring, and financial reporting.

•    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 U.S. government/DOS 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 reading French is required.
•    Fluency in spoken, written, and reading English is preferred.
•    Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    The position will be based in FHI 360’s office in Yaounde, Cameroon with travel throughout the country.
•    This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

•    FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
•    Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
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EpiC Cameroon Grants Officer Job Description

Position: Grants Officer II
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Reports to: Grants Officer
Deadline: September 26, 2025

Project Description

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) that provides strategic technical assistance and direct services to control the HIV epidemic among all at-risk populations, strengthen global health security (GHS), including epidemic response, expand tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment, improve maternal and child health (MCH), combat malaria, and promote health systems strengthening (HSS), including supply chain management.

Cameroon’s membership in EpiC will support the continuation and expansion of lifesaving HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services in Cameroon, building on the foundational work of previous PEPFAR-funded initiatives. The focus will be on strengthening community platforms and integrating them into hospital systems to improve access to quality HIV services, particularly for populations most at risk of infection: children and adolescents living with HIV (C/ALHIV), HIV-exposed infants (HEI), and their caregivers. The program will help address gaps in pediatric HIV cascades, ensuring children are healthy, safe, stable, and in school through comprehensive case management. Collaboration with the Government of Cameroon (including the Ministry of Public Health and the National AIDS Control Committee), PEPFAR clinical partners, the Global Fund, and

local community-based organizations will be essential to ensure the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered interventions where necessary and tailored to the population.

Job Description

The Grants Officer will support the supervision, management, and implementation of grants awarded to local community-based organizations under the EpiC Cameroon program. He/she will work with the Grants Manager and other members of the program team (including financial services, procurement, monitoring, evaluation, and learning) to establish and manage the grants tracking and management system for the program, oversee the training of program staff, and support grantee capacity building on grant policies and procedures. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and will require frequent in-country travel to selected target communities in the Centre, Littoral, Adamawa, East, West, North, and Northwest regions.Job Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Grants Officer to manage the full cycle of grant management activities, from calls for applications and pre-award assessments to 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 drafting of grant agreement documents, amendments, and negotiation notes;
• Maintain accurate and complete grant records;
• Support the training and technical assistance provided to grantees on Department of State and FHI 360 regulations, financial management, and reporting;
• Conduct monthly review, verification and approval of grant recipients’ advances and expenditure reports to ensure they are properly recorded and match supporting documentation, and that grant recipients’ budget change requests are communicated to the Grants Manager for approval; and
• Conduct and document regular on-site visits to the grantee to ensure that pre-requisites for grant award are met,as well as close-out visits at the end of the grantee’s implementation period to ensure that close-out checklists are completed and all issues are resolved.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from an accredited university in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, commerce/business management, international development, social sciences, or a related field;
• At least four (4) years of professional experience, including at least two (2) years in grant management;
• Experience working in the health sector in Cameroon is preferred;
• Experience in basic financial management skills, including budget preparation and monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Ability to operate and adapt in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload under pressure.
• Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government/State Department programs, rules, and regulations strongly preferred;
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in spoken, written, and read French required.
• Fluency in spoken, written, and reading English is preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

The position will be based in the FHI 360 office in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and will require travel throughout the country.

This job posting summarizes the primary duties of the position. It does not prescribe or limit the exact tasks that may be assigned to fulfill these duties. This document should not be construed as an employment contract. Management reserves the right to review and modify this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Values ​​and Safeguarding Commitments: FHI 360 is committed to preventing all types of abuse, exploitation, and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to protect the well-being of all individuals who engage with our organization and programs and requires all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, to share this commitment and sign our Code of Conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorist financing checks. FHI 360 also participates in the interagency Misconduct Disclosure Program (MDS), facilitated by the Humanitarian Assistance Steering Committee. In accordance with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ former employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation, and/or harassment during their employment with their former employers. By applying, applicants confirm that they understand these recruitment procedures and consent to these checks.

FHI 360 will consider all qualified applications, including those from individuals with criminal records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable national and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask for your username or password on the recruitment site, and we will never ask you for money, goods, or services during the application, recruitment, or hiring process. If you have questions or concerns about our correspondence, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters a strong and healthy workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development programs, and policies and programs that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others and yourself.

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