Director of Operations

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Operations

LOCATION: Yaoundé, Cameroon

REPORTS TO: Country Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Finance Manager, Procurement Officer, HR Officer

"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments." – Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. EGPAF works in 19 countries and at 5,500+ sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 2,600, nine of ten who work in the field, the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment, further advance innovative research, and execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY

Position Overview:

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is seeking a Director of Operations to support the attainment of the Foundation’s overall goals by providing operational and administrative support to the EGPAF program. Reporting to the Country Director, this position oversees the operations department which is comprised of finance, contracts and grants, human resources, budget and financial analysis and administration functions. The position requires strong French and English writing and speaking skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Management and supervision of sub-grants, finance, human resources, administration, logistics and procurement activities in support of the country program
• Ensure compliance with the Foundation and donor specific policies, rules and regulations
• Assume responsibility for purchasing and payment within guidelines set by the Country Director
• Help establish and build collaborative working relationships with the HQ office, other EGPAF country offices and in-country partners’ related departments
• Oversee the budget development process ensuring effective and efficient allocation of program resources
• Coordinate the preparation of financial and administrative reports, analyze and interpret financial data, and participate in strategic planning efforts
• Participate in the country office senior management/leadership team meetings
• With the senior management, implement and manage a team building program for country staff, including formal training, personal and profession peer support, mentoring and professional development
• Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations
• Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed
• Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness
• Coordinate grantee risk assessment and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk
• Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordination of close out activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of donor rules and regulations ensuring implementation at all times
• Manage and provide oversight on sub-granting strategy of all country office new business proposals, contracts and grants
• Protects the interests of the Foundation by ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements in all applicable areas, including health and safety laws, labor and immigration laws, tax laws and other country and local laws and regulations
• Ensures appropriate registration and certification of the Foundation as required under the NGO act / company act or as applicable
• Monitors all new and pending laws, regulations, codes of practice and court rulings that could have an impact on the Foundation’s operations, advises SMT accordingly, and proactively implements any necessary changes
• Directs the preparation and submission of legal / statutory / taxation returns and other information required in compliance with legal requirements, including requirements under local tax laws
• Ensures the country office is properly registered with all applicable statutory bodies (e.g. social security)
• Serves as the primary contact with the Foundation’s legal advisors (attorney, labor lawyer, tax advisor etc), and ensures the Foundation has ready access to, and established partnerships with, competent legal counsel at all times
• Proactively notifies the SMT and relevant DC office department of legal risks or challenges such as law suits, engages legal advice where necessary, and works collaboratively to resolve such issues in the best interests of the Foundation. Where legal responsibilities are delegated to other staff, closely manages delegated tasks and ensures these are clearly defined and included in work-plans and job descriptions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in business management, operations, or related field highly desired
• Strong French and English writing and speaking skills
• 8+ years’ experience in finance or accounting with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including preparing, managing, and monitoring budgets, banking contracts and negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise financial and administrative oversight of sub-grant programs
• Proven leadership capabilities and solid experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff
• Experience in developing and managing the implementation of procurement and logistics policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of donor regulations including CDC/PEPFAR USAID, Global Fund, and other major international donors
• Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting, ie CA, CIMA, and ACCA is an added advantage
• Understanding of and experience in HIV/AIDS management and/or international development sector is an added advantage
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office products

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The Foundation expects all employees to possess the fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability, continual learning, and driving results. The ideal candidate will either be proficient or advanced in the following set of competencies, specific to this position’s level: