JOB OFFER

A Development Organization is seeking the services of a qualified, experienced and highly motivated Grants Compliance Officer with excellent competencies in Finance/Administration Management and Program Support.

The position is based in Yaoundé.

Key Responsibilities:

The Grants Compliance Officer(GCO) will be responsible for :

• Developing adequate administrative and financial tools and systems that will promote accountability and transparency in the management of these two grants
• Provide finance and administrative support to both grants to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
• Build the capacity of partners to ensure adherence to donor regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, asset management and purchasing
• Develop and implement measures to prevent or reduce compliance-related liabilities
• Perform independent reviews and assessments of various processes in the office with particular attention paid to the Global Fund and the UNHCR grants and partner organizations.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Bachelor degree in finance, business administration or accounting, required
• A University degree in accounting, preferred
• Minimum four years relevant work experience w/NGO, with very strong finance background, including auditing experience.
• Experience with Global Fund or UN finance and compliance is preferred
• Demonstrated ability in building capacity and providing training and technical assistance
• Experience working with church partners is a plus
• Good command of spoken and written English, and professionnal proficiency in French, required
• Proficient in MS Office(Word, Excel, and other appropriate software)
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills
• SUN system exposure and competence will be an added advantage, or ability to learn quickly
• Ability to travel up to 20% to the field

Application files including: Cover letter and CV, 3 References, and copies of relevant supporting documents to the application should be forwarded to:

The Country Representative

PO Box 1851, Yaoundé-Cameroon

or by email to joboffergco@yahoo.com

Closing Date: March 16, 2015

The detailed job description for this position can be obtained from joboffergco@yahoo.com