As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Cameroon joined the COVAX facility launched in April 2020 by the International Community. This commitment makes it possible to mobilize stakeholders to take all the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus and reduce the mortality rate induced by this virus. It provides for the recruitment of accounting/financial staff. The latter will intervene in support of the Expanded Vaccination Program (EPI) to provide technical support for the costing and fiduciary management of Covid-19 vaccination activities, including monitoring the availability of funds at WHO level.

It ensures the administrative and financial implementation of all costing, control and support measures in the management of subsidies intended for Covid-19 vaccination activities. Its main responsibilities are to:

• Provide support to the implementation planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation process for COVID interventions;
• Organize and monitor the capacity building of beneficiaries on the administrative, accounting and financial procedures in force;
• Support the preparation of budgets;
• Please respect the rules and procedures of the WHO with regard to the allocation and availability of funds as well as their justification;

3 - Organizational context

According to established procedures and practices, the incumbent performs his/her duties with minimal supervision, manages his/her daily work independently and informs his/her supervisor of problems or unusual situations. The general direction is given by the line manager, in view of the general objectives and instructions relating to the allocation of resources and/or the needs and priorities of the units/programmes in the country.

The incumbent is part of a team and will take part in the activities of other team members as well as those of other programs in the office, the activities of the regional office and, possibly, those of HQ.

• Budgeting skills
• Promote innovation and learning in the organization
• Promote integration and teamwork
• Lead by example
• Produce the results

5 - Functional skills:

• In-depth knowledge of budgeting.
• Specialized knowledge of administrative rules, procedures and practices
• Ability to maintain excellent human relations with people of all categories and nationalities
• Good computer knowledge and
• Mastery of accounting/management software

6 - Education / Required Qualifications Essential:

• A high school diploma and training in financial management.

Desirable:

• License in accounting, management or finance (BAC+3)
• Professional qualification or certification in project management, monitoring and evaluation or in a similar field.

7 - Essential Experience:

Experience of at least 10 years in an accounting or financial management position

Excellent knowledge of French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language

Skills in teamwork and in the use of data management software, Word, Excel, Power Point, Epi Info, etc.