Conférence Episcopale Nationale du Cameroun
National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon
    Code postal : B.P. : 1963    Adresse : 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaoundé 3
    Té/.: OO (237) 222 31 15 92/222 31 49 10    Fax: (237) 22 31 49 15 E-mail: cenc20042003@yahoo.ca
    Pays : Cameroun    Ville : Yaoundé - Mvolyé

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Risk and Compliance Manager, CoSMO Project
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)

Supervisor: Chief of Party, CoSMO Project
Town, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: immediately
Publication date: 06 th h.lovember, 2024
Duration of Contract: September 2025 (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT NECC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) is the Head Quarter of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns Of the   Goals, N FCC to Of the human being,ÆommonÆ00d, subsidiarity and of all humans.AECC's— development work in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promoting commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE CoSMO PROJECT
The 5-year, approximately US$33 million Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Cameroon (CoSMO) Project funded
 
by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PCPFAR) through the Uriited Slules  Agency for International Development (USAID) covers 68 health districts across all 1 0 regions  of Cameroon. The program is being implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) since January I , 2023.
The OVC program addresses the challenges of sustainable care and support to OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil  society, communities, and households to provide quality care and support to HIV-infected and affected children in Cameroon. Under the leadership of NECC, sub-recipients' partners, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders are working collaboratively to reach health districts across the country where the HI   burden is high. The program consists of HIV prevention and case finding activities for OVC  as well as ensuring community support for linkage to care and retention among children and adolescents living with HIV with the goal of contributing to HIV epidemic control by attaining and sustaining the 95-95-95 targets of UNAIDS.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
JOB Summar
You will lead all risks related activities of the CoSMO project and also the compliance of sub-recipients with NECC policies, local laws and Donor regulations. You will constantly  monitor contract terms to help ensure the effective delivery of high-quality programs to orphans and vulnerable children. Your knowledge and skills will help reduce risks to staff, risks on the effectiveness of our programs and risks to the people we serve through the application of the principles of management, integrity, transparency and accountability.
Duties and res onsibilities
     Contribute to the optimization of the NECC/CoSMO project compliance system   Evaluate and monitor the compliance of the NECC/CoSMO Project and its Sub Recipient — Implementing Partners with respect to the United States Government policies and procedures
     Ensure that regular and comprehensive risk analysis are carried out at all project levels and maintain a problem management log
     Provide information to project staff, sub-recipients and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and provide training and other capacity building activities as needed.
     Ensure that NECC and her sub recipients adhere to standard requirements, including helping them develop robust risk management and fraud detection and reporting systems
     Ensure timely closure of finance audit recommendations rclatcd to donor compliance; participate in preparation, implementation and monitoring of related actions plans
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and ex erience
 0    Master's degree in accounting, business administration or otherrelevant field  preferred. certification in accounting or auditing would be an asset
     Minimum 5 years of professional experience, ideally in an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and/or programming. At least 04 of these years include experience in audit, compliance or risk management.
     At least 02 years of previous experience ensuring compliance for a United States Government Funding.
 Experience imthemanagementffsub=recipient
 Experience in capacity building for stakeholders

regulations; knowledge of the of Internal Auditing's International Auditing.

 Knowledge of auditing standards and compliance
COSO internal control framework or the Institute
Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Knowledge of IFRS/OHADA accounting systems Personal ualities
     Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
     Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 Good planning and organizational skills.
 Good ability to transmit knowledge.
 A high level of integrity and confidentiality.
Language required / desired
Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
Irgye!uegulced: 25% of travel within Cameroon.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervisory: None
Internal: All NECC/CoSMO Project staff, Internal Controller of NECC, Head of the Projects Unit.
External: Staff of Sub Recipients - Implementing Partners of the CoSMO Project, other stakeholders involved in the CoSMO Project.
NECC-wide com etences for all NECC staff
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and the NECC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
     Respect for the dignity of human being
     Respect for the common good
     Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
 Respectforfthe principle ofrsolidarity
     Trust in all relationships    Professional growth
    0    Partnership with others
    0    Responsibility and accountability
     Integrity
     Responsibility and management
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.
NECCs talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vultietuble udulls rtUtti UbUSe utid explöllullöfi. NECC Is dh equal öppörtUhlty employer.
 
HOW TO APPLY
Files must include:
l . Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
2.    CV of maximum 4 pages
3.    List of at least 3 references, one of which should be a leader of a religious/faith community
4.    Evidence of relevant academic / professional qualifications
 
5.    Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:   recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning "Risk and Compliance Manager — CoSMO Project" in the subject line Deadline: 22/11/2024 at midnight Cameroon time.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is reserved only for Cameroonian nationals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 NB: In applying for this job, the applicant must understand that NECC protects human life  at all costs and will require the applicant to do the same if recruited. NECC also asks its staff to treat all persons with dignity and respect and to actively prevent exploitation and trafficking