JOB at PEACE CORPS CAMEROON
Statement of Work
Position Title: Financial Management Specialist

Supervisor: Director of Management and Operations (DMO)
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
About Peace Corps Cameroon
Peace Corps is an autonomous, international agency of the United States Government with operations in more than
60 countries. The mission of Peace Corps is to promote international peace, friendship, and sustainable
development by providing trained men and women, Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to serve in countries that have
requested assistance. Peace Corps started operating in Cameroon by the invitation of the Government of Cameroon
in 1962. Peace Corps/Cameroon has a memoranda of understanding with the Ministries of Health, Education and
Agriculture that outlines broad areas of agreement of cooperation regarding the work of PCVs in the country.
Volunteers are assigned to government and non-government agencies and organizations, community-based
organizations, health institutions, and schools who partner to enable Volunteers to provide capacity building in
education and community health while building cultural understanding between Americans and Cameroonians.
Objective of the Position
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.
Salary: Range 12,089,504 – 21,156,644 FCFA annual basic salary.
Application opens: December 12, 2023 Application closes: January 01, 2024
Supervisory role: No
Major Duties and Responsibilities (Critical Job Elements)
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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.
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• 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),
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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
Application instructions
Submit the following in MS Word or PDF:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references
4. Telephone number where you can be reached.
Peace Corps Cameroon does not accept documents saved on any cloud format including Google. The file size should not
exceed 8MB.
Submit your application to the following email address: CM-HR@peacecorps.gov and include Financial Management
Specialist in the subject line.
No telephone calls or personal visits please. Only the documents listed in the application instructions should be submitted
including your telephone number by January 1, 2024. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.