Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO), the Financial Specialist is responsible for budgeting and financial management of PEPFAR, SPA and other grant funding, as well as other financial functions. This position requires strict adherence to ethical standards of confidentiality and professional conduct. In addition, the candidate should be flexible, highly organized, creative, and able to multi-task and work independently.
The position requires a minimum of 10% travel.
This position requires strict adherence to ethical standards of confidentiality and professional conduct. In addition, the candidate should be flexible, highly organized, creative, and able to multi-task and work independently.

PEPFAR Budgeting and Finance
• Carries out duties according to the guidance and regulations found in the Overseas Financial Management Handbook (OFMH), Peace Corps Manual and the Peace Corps fiscal coding handbook
• Serves as the main point of contact for PEPFAR financial related issues with PC/HQ Office of Global Health and HIV (OGHH) and the PEPFAR Coordinator Office (PCO) in Cameroon
• Attends all PEPFAR budget meetings
• Coordinates the preparation of the PEPFAR budget in close coordination with the HIV Coordinator and Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO)
• Monitors expenditures against fiscal year budget allocations
• Prepares reports, analyses and recommends adaptation of budget to reflect actual activities and costs
• Conducts monthly and quarterly reviews of PEPFAR funding for Programming & Training staff, Country Director (CD), Director of Management & Operations (DMO) and Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO)
• Enter PEPFAR budget data into PEPFAR tools such as Facts Info and EOFY tool
• Provides fiscal guidance for Post financial staff on how to allocate expenses between PEPFAR and
Appropriated funds Grant Financial Duties
• Manages grant payment processing and reconciliation in collaboration with Small Grants Coordinator and Cashier
• Contributes to the preparation of the implementation plan and activity reports to PC HQ in collaboration with Small Grants Coordinator
• Contributes to the preparation of the semi-annual and annual reports for USAID in collaboration with the Small Grants Coordinator VAT Reimbursements
• Prepares request to Ministry of Finance on a quarterly basis for reimbursement of VAT payments
• Processes bills of collection for VAT payments in FOR Post Other Financial Duties
• Reviews and analyzes invoices and/or claims for payment for entry into Peace Corps’ financial system in compliance with US and Cameroon government regulations and ensure that the expenses are within budget parameters, as approved by CO
• Establishes and maintains necessary tracking systems for check payments and EFT payments, contracts and leases (handled in collaboration with General Services) and other necessary financial information.
• Maintains individual files, by vendor or obligation number, for each purchase order, contract including proof of competition, when necessary and/or possible. Upon delivery and receipt of goods, and services as verified by DMO and or General Services Manager GSM, review invoices for correctness and consistency with obligating documents, informs DMO of any discrepancies. Maintains complete and accurate voucher records so that they are readily accessible for inquiries by vendors or auditors.
• Assists DMO and DDMO in budget analysis, annual budget preparation (Operations Plan (Op Plan) and Implementing Plan (IP) budgets), mid-year budget reviews and other special budget reporting and closing activities.
Other Duties
• Ensure complete confidentiality regarding all information related to PC staff, volunteers and operations.
• Provide training to staff and Peace Corps Volunteers as requested.

Serves as back-up support for and/or carries out the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO) and Travel and Voucher Assistant when deemed necessary by the Director of Management and Operations and/or Supervisor for the successful management of Peace Corps operations in Cameroon. For example, this could be during periods when those individuals are on leave and/or during lapses of staffing or periods of staffing shortages.
• Performs other duties or assignments, when deemed necessary by Supervisor
Temporary Assignment of Duties
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/Cameroon, the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
A. Occasional Money Handler: Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
B. Safety and Security: Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
C. Inherently Governmental Function (IGF):
• May be designated as a receiving offer if assigned by the Country Director and with the approval of the Regional Director. Responsibilities as a receiving officer include accurate review of goods or services, their accompanying invoices, and the purchase order/contract to ensure that the specifications, quality, amounts, price, timeliness, etc. of the goods are consistent with the terms and conditions of the contract/purchase order after successful completion of the requisite training to perform receiving duties. (See MS 511, the Personal Property Management Handbook and OFMH 19)
• May be an authorized holder of a purchase card after successful completion of the requisite purchase
card training and receipt of a Delegation of Purchase Card Authority letter issued by the Senior
Procurement Executive. Must adhere to the limitations contained in the Delegation of Purchase Card
Authority and follow all instructions provided by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO),

including policies and procedures contained in Manual Section 731 and the Overseas Financial
Management Handbook (OFMH), in execution of purchase cardholder duties and responsibilities. (See
the OFMH)”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the main office located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. May be required to travel throughout Cameroon. May require telework or remote work from home. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone. Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:00pm and Friday from 7:30am to 12:30pm, with flexibility to work additional hours on weekends or on an as-needed basis.
Minimum Requirements
In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Cameroon, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:
• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, financial management and reporting procedures
• Professional working knowledge of oral and written English and French
• Advanced computer literacy, word processing (Word), spreadsheet development (Excel) and
presentation development (Powerpoint)
• Experience working in cross-cultural environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience working with PEPFAR or USAID funded projects
• Experience working with Volunteers