EVIHDAF is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager/Director, Finance & Administration to enhance their team.
Job Title: Senior Manager/Director, Finance & Administration Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
About EVIHDAF:
EVIHDAF is an international research and development organization with headquarters in Yaoundé, Cameroon, serving West and Central Africa. Our diverse team of English and French-speaking researchers merges innovation and rigorous methodology with a global perspective and local expertise. Our network also includes regional and global consultants, some affiliated with universities. We currently operate a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin.
EVIHDAF provides 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 primary areas of focus encompass Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH); Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN); Malaria and Infectious Diseases; Humanitarian/Vulnerable Contexts; and Support to Service Delivery.
Position Summary:
In anticipation of a USAID-funded Regional Implementation Science Research for Improved Sexual and Reproductive Health (ISR-SRH) proposal in West and Central Africa, we are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager/Director, Finance & Administration. The successful candidate will oversee a team of Finance and Administration professionals, concentrating on contract management, financial analysis, and cost and pricing. They will ensure alignment of our policies, procedures, management systems, processes and practices with US Government (USG) and other donor regulations. This role demands flexibility, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to handle pressure, including both domestic and international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
General Finance and Administration
- Provide supervision and mentorship to finance and administrative staff, including leading annual goal setting and performance evaluations for all EVIHDAF staff.
- Oversee the development, updating, and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are compliant with local laws, EVIHDAF policies, and donor requirements.
- Manage legal compliance, risk management, and insurance across all operational countries.
- Ensure the provision of necessary documentation for external reviews and audits.
- Spearhead budget development for new and existing activities; supervise financial reporting to donors, and contribute to work plans, reports, and donor updates.
Contract Management
- Assume responsibility for contract administration and management, including oversight of the entire contract lifecycle: creation, management, and execution.
- Draft, analyze, negotiate, and execute a variety of contracts for diverse transactions and stakeholders (institutions, consultants, fixed price, time-based, etc.).
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with vendors, clients, and other business partners.
- Maintain comprehensive contract-related documentation and correspondence.
Financial Analysis
Responsibilities
- Provide financial management and conduct in-depth analyses of financial data.
- Manage budget analyses for project funds and generate necessary reports for funding agencies to guarantee adherence to donor stipulations.
- Oversee subaward financial management and address related inquiries.
- Offer high-level analytical expertise, implement business strategies, and foster strong client relationships.
Cost and Pricing
- Participate in business development activities to broaden our project portfolio.
- Spearhead the creation, analysis, and finalization of budget/cost proposals for submission to various funders.
- Furnish regular and comprehensive financial insight and support to proposal team members, consolidating their inputs to construct proposal budgets and fulfill cost requirements outlined in solicitations.
- Deliver timely and competitive pricing strategies on proposal bids.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
- A minimum of seven years of operations management experience in health or development programs in Africa, encompassing skills in procurement/subcontracting, compliance, financial management, and client management.
- Demonstrated experience with USG/USAID-funded programs and knowledge of relevant regulations, including those pertaining to indirect costs/NICRA.
- Analytical and organizational skills evident in the ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in both English and French.
- Capacity to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in contract management, cost and pricing, and financial analysis.
- Experience contributing to or leading proposal budget development.
- Experience working in countries within the West and Central Africa region.
- Familiarity with US-funded projects and the ability to efficiently coordinate with U.S. government agencies and other technical organizations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application to admin@evihdaf.com with the subject line “ISR/SRH Finance & Admin” by October 16th, 2024. The application must include:
- A three-page cover letter in English highlighting the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
- A CV in English not exceeding ten (10) pages, concluding with the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Candidates from the West and Central Africa region are especially encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled.
Other relevant job openings can be found at https://www.evihdaf.com/who-we-are/work-with-us/
