Job vacancy : Senior Manager/Director, Finance & Administration

EVIHDAF is currently looking for an experienced Senior
Manager/Director, Finance & Administration to join their dynamic team

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon 

EVIHDAF is an international research and development organization
headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa
region. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of English and French
speaking researchers who combine innovative thinking and rigorous approaches
with the ability to think globally, and the expertise to act local. Regional
and global consultants, some connected to universities, complement our team.
We currently have a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data
Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin. 

EVIHDAF offers comprehensive services in Research, monitoring, evaluation and
learning (RMEL); Data analytics and survey research, Research capacity
strengthening, and Social and behavior change (SBC) research. Our priority
focus areas include Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent
health (RMNCAH); Maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN); Malaria
and infectious diseases; Humanitarian/vulnerable context; and Support to
service delivery. 

In anticipation of a USAID-funded Regional Implementation Science Research for
Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISR-SRH) in West and Central Africa
Request for Proposal, we are looking for an experienced Senior
Manager/Director, Finance & Administration. The successful candidates will
lead and supervise key Finance and Administration staff, with a focus on
contract management, finance analysis, and cost and pricing. S/he will ensure
the coherence of our policies, procedures, management system, processes and
practices, and their compliance with US Government (USG)’s and other funders’
regulations. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills,
and willingness to work under pressure, and involves both local and
international travels. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

General Finance and Admin 

Supervise and mentor finance and administrative staff and lead annual goal
setting and performance appraisal of all EVIHDAF staff. Vacancy – Senior
Manager/Director, Finance & Administration 

Oversee the development/updating and implementation of policies and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are compliant with local laws
and regulations, EVIHDAF’s policies and SOPs, and donor
requirements. 

Manage legal compliance, risk management, and insurance across countries.

Provide necessary documentation for external reviews or audits. 

Lead budget development for existing or new activities; oversee financial
reports to donors, and provide inputs to work plans, reports, and updates
to donors. 

Contract Management 

Responsible for administering and managing contracts, as well as
overseeing the process by which contracts are created, managed and
executed. 

Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute an array of contracts for various
transactions, and various actors (institutions, individual consultants,
fixed price, time-based, etc.). 

Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business
connections.

Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence. 

Financial Analysis 

Provide financial management and oversee analyses of financial data. 

Oversee budget analyses for project funds and prepare required reports to
funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor’s requirements. 

Oversee subaward financial management and respond to related inquiries.

Provide high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies
and developing strong customer relationships. 

Cost and Pricing 

Contribute to business development activities in order to expand our
project portfolio. 

Lead the development, analysis, and finalization of the budget/cost
proposal for submission to a variety of funders. 

Provide regular and ongoing comprehensive financial insight and support to
proposal team members and consolidate their inputs to build proposal
budgets and complete cost requirements identified in the
solicitations. 

Provide timely and competitive pricing strategies on proposal bids. 

Basic qualifications 

Master’s degree in business administration, accounting or other relevant
discipline. 

At least seven years of operations management experience in health or
development programs in Africa, including skills in
procurement/subcontracting, compliance, financial management, and client
management. 

Proven experience with USG/USAID-funded programs and knowledge of
applicable regulations including with regard to indirect
costs/NICRA. 

 Analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by ability to work
independently and within a team, assess priorities with attention to
detail. 

Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and oral skills in both
English and French. 

Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications 

Proven experience in contract management, cost and pricing, and finance
analysis. 

Experience working on or supporting proposal budget development. 

Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa
region. 

Familiarity with US-funded projects and the ability to effectively
coordinate with U.S. government agencies, and other technical
organizations. 

How to Apply? 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the address:
[email protected] with the subject line
‘’ISR/SRH Finance & Admin” no later than October 16th, 2024. The
application will consist of: 

A three-page cover letter in English, showing the candidate’s
qualifications for the position. 

A CV in English of no more than ten (10) pages, ending with names, phone
numbers and email addresses of three references. 

Candidates from the West and Central Africa region are particularly encouraged
to apply. The position will remain open until filled 

Other related vacancies can be accessed at
https://www.evihdaf.com/who-we-are/workwith-us/