The Mérieux Foundation has been working independently in the service of global health since its creation in 1967. Recognized as a public utility, it specializes in the fight against infectious diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations in resource-limited countries.
The Mérieux Foundation’s actions are rooted in a commitment to strengthening local capacities, particularly in clinical biology, to improve surveillance, epidemic response, and access to healthcare. Working closely with communities to address their needs, the Foundation collaborates with local stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and networking, essential for mobilizing the skills and resources necessary to implement effective and sustainable initiatives.
It is particularly involved in the most impactful public health issues in its countries of operation, such as antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, HIV, and emerging pathogens.
Committed to a holistic approach to health, the Mérieux Foundation integrates, beyond its expertise in biology, the main challenges impacting access to healthcare and living conditions in the countries where it operates. We work directly in more than 25 countries worldwide, in close collaboration with local stakeholders, enabling us to adapt our programs and actions to the realities on the ground and the needs of the people.
By focusing on cross-cutting and international activities, we contribute to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDGs No. 3 “Good Health and Well-being”, No. 4 “Quality Education”, No. 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” and No. 17 “Partnerships for the Goals”.
Joining us means becoming part of a team of nearly 150 employees spread across 16 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, united around common values: international solidarity, commitment, expertise and collaboration.
In Africa, the Mérieux Foundation has:
- From a coordination team grouped within an Africa Office based in Dakar;
- From a West Africa Office which coordinates projects in Senegal, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Guinea Bissau (based in Dakar);
- From a Gulf of Guinea office which coordinates projects in Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Guinea-Conakry (based in Lomé);
- From a Central Africa Office which coordinates projects in DRC, Burundi, Chad, CAR, Cameroon (based in Kinshasa).
General objective of the function
In Africa, the Mérieux Foundation and its partners support the strengthening of laboratory systems. Under the hierarchical supervision of the Regional Project Manager and the functional supervision of the Africa Project Management Officer and the Administrative and Financial Manager for the Gulf of Guinea, the Regional Manager ensures the financial, budgetary, administrative and contractual management of regional projects in the sub-region.
It ensures the financial management of projects in accordance with the procedures of the Mérieux Foundation, the requirements of the donor, the applicable regulations as well as the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance.
He coordinates the financial management system for projects, supports the logistics and administrative teams working on the projects, produces the financial analyses necessary for project management, and contributes to the efficient use of resources.
Main missions
Mission 1: Ensure the financial, budgetary and logistical management of the project
- Develop, consolidate and ensure overall budget monitoring of the project in collaboration with the Regional Project Manager;
- Prepare periodic budget forecasts and revisions, as well as replanning exercises;
- To ensure the financial monitoring of missions and various regional workshops;
- Oversee the management of fixed assets, inventories and equipment financed by the project.
Mission 2: Ensure financial and contractual compliance
- Ensure compliance with the administrative and financial procedures of the Mérieux Foundation;
- Ensure that expenses comply with the rules of the landlord and the Mérieux Foundation;
- Coordinate, with the legal manager, the preparation of contracts and agreements;
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, social and regulatory obligations in the countries of intervention.
Mission 3: Ensure regional financial coordination
- Coordinate and support the Finance and Logistics Administrators of the four countries.
- Harmonize financial management practices between countries.
- Organize regular financial coordination meetings.
- Strengthen the capacity of national teams in financial procedures.
Mission 4: Ensure internal control and risk management
- Implement the project’s internal control mechanisms in order to identify potential management risks;
- Formulate recommendations to limit the risks;
- Ensure follow-up on the implementation of recommendations resulting from audits;
- Support internal and external audits of the project.
Mission 5: Ensure financial reporting
- Prepare financial reports for the landlord, headquarters and partners;
- Analyze and consolidate funding requests in accordance with the project timeline;
- Consolidate the financial information transmitted by the four countries;
- Ensure the reliability of the project’s financial data;
- Provide project managers with the financial analyses necessary for decision-making.
Profile
Initial training
- Master’s level university degree (Bac+5) in finance, accounting, auditing, management control, organizational management, business administration or equivalent field.
Further training / specialization
- Training in financial management of projects funded by international donors.
- A professional certification (accountant, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) is an asset.
- Training in internal control, auditing or risk management is an asset.
Desired experience
- At least 8 years of professional experience in financial management of development projects.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial management of projects funded by international donors.
Required professional skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (dashboards, budget tracking, analysis)
- Good command of digital tools (Internet, professional email, collaborative tools)
- Good understanding and use of management software (ERP);
- Solid mastery of budget monitoring and financial reporting;
- Knowledge of donor requirements and compliance rules
Required behavioral skills
- Rigour and reliability
- Autonomy and a sense of responsibility
- Analytical and synthesis skills
- Ability to work in a team within a multicultural environment
- Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and manage deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.
LANGUAGES
Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in professional English.
How to apply
Applications (CV and cover letter) should be sent with the subject line “Regional Project Manager” to the following address before 31/10/2026: recrutementafo@fondation-merieux.org
Written tests and interviews will be conducted.