JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Finance & Operations Officer – FHI 360, Family Health International, NGO Cameroon

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Finance & Operations Officer
Project: Community Resilience Support Program
in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon)

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so
people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives.

With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance
social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises
and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that
expand access and equity so communities can effectively address complex challenges,
respond to shocks and achieve thriving futures.
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Finance & Operations Officer for the
USAID-funded Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon).
PARC-Cameroon supports the institutional capacity strengthening of local civil society
organizations in Cameroon to better represent and serve their communities and help
achieve their development goals.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance & Operations Officer position will be based in Maroua, Far North region and
will report to the Director of Administration and Finance. S/he will provide support and
assistance to the technical team on project finance and operations, will coordinate with the
FHI 360 Country Office and HQ to provide financial and operational support including
procurement. S/he will be responsible for operational and financial duties associated with

travel and activity planning including logistics and procurement arrangements as well as
facilitating financial document management of the project.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational duties:
• Assist with the planning, logistics, and management of meetings, workshops, and
trainings.
• Responsible for coordinating travel authorization (TA) and travel expenses report
(TER) of staff and coordinate with finance staff to ensure timely submission of the
TAs and TERs. Make staff travel arrangements eg hotel booking, ticketing, travel
insurance, etc.
• Serve as point of contact for all logistical and financial needs for the project
• Develop, maintain, and update an accurate inventory list of project properties.
• Manage the procurement process and inventory of office supplies, computer

peripherals, software, furniture, publications, subscriptions, and equipment in
accordance with FHI 360 and USAID regulations. Work with Regional office and US
office to request appropriate approvals for all procurements.
• Conduct annual inventory review and prepare annual inventory report for
submission to the Director of Administration and Finance.
• Support project closing process as needed.

Financial Duties
• Set up, maintain, and update the filing system to include financial reports submitted
to the FHI 360 office and headquarters (WAMERO and US based)
• Maintain and record Cameroon’s PARC-Cameroon project expenditures, including
verification of invoices and supporting documents prior to make payment and
filing
• Prepare the monthly financial reports for submission to the finance team and ensure
proper receipts and backup documentation are in place
• Review project financials report for month end closings, including but not limited to,
bank and petty cash accounts reconciliations, travel reconciliations, and travel
advance
• Maintain financial filing system in accordance with FHI 360 policies
• Ensure that all borrowed equipment has been recorded as checked out and returned
after use by staff and/or consultants
• Work with Country PARC-Cameroon team to support development of program
budget according to the country’s requirement.
• Work with country team to update the budget forecast based on previous month
updates and any updated WP.
• Work with Finance and in-country finance to adjust expenses if needed.
• Run monthly expense and review against budget.
• Ensure subawards finance reports (SFR) are accurate and completed
• Ensure subawards accounts are maintained and updated timely

• Update reforecast on the Forecast workbook on SharePoint
• Recommend appropriate purchasing approaches and strategies to reduce cost
where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Finance, Accounting or other
relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar business field
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft, and other applications such as
SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including in English and French
• Must have experience with US government rules and regulations and experience
working in an international NGO environment.

• Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization
and limited resources.
• Experience of proactively identifying risks, addressing issues and appropriately
communicating these to the project staff and country office as needed.
• Able to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
• Ability to travel within country if needed.
• Authorization to work in Cameroon.
This job description 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 constructed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the
right to review and revise this document at any time.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must submit their application, including CV, and cover letter, via email to
cameroonrecruitment@fhi360.org by September 20th, 2024, 5:00 pm Cameroon time.
Email subject line must include “Finance & Operations Officer”. We appreciate all interest
in this position, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.

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