Cameroon: Project Manager (Local Position)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps has been present in Cameroon since 2008 to provide assistance to thousands of CAR refugees who have crossed the bordered sheltered in Cameroon as a consequence of the political and social troubles which occurred in CAR since 2005. International Medical Corps is providing essential health and nutrition care to more than 75 000 Nigerian Refugees in the Minawao refugee Camp in the Far North Region according to last data from HCR and its parteners .

Missions and Responsibilities: 

Main Objective: 

In close collaboration with the Project team, the Livelihood Supervisor contributes under the responsibility of the Project Manager, to ensure the technical supervision of the project activities, in particular: strengthen the capacities of local and community organizations to prevent and respond to GBV, especially child marriage; ensure the mitigation of the risks of child marriage through the socio-economic empowerment of out of school girls at risk and Explore opportunities to establish public-private partnership to mobilize resources to fight against child marriage. In close collaboration with the Supervisors and the other technical staff of the project, the Project Manager contributes under the responsibility of the Field Coordinator, to ensure the design and supervision of the implementation of the UNICEF project in the communes of Garoua-Boulai, Bétaré-Oya, Mandjou, Kette, Ouli and Kentzou (East region), including the capacity building, planning and implementation of activities, budget management, monitoring, reporting and coordination.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager works under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator is responsible of implementation of field activities such as provide technical and operational support to the team in the field to ensure good performance on work, Analyze trends of GBV and Child Protection, gaps in services in the intervention areas and suggest ways to develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs, Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes, proposals and reports. He/she provide daily technical support and coaching to the project team and partners or stakeholders. He/she also has a duty to monitor and ensure the proper functioning of community-based complaint escalation mechanisms established in the community.

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the coordination team to understand program goals and to meet expectations, meet program goals and to determine operational needs;
• Analyze trends of GBV and Child Protection, gaps in services in the intervention areas and suggest ways to develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs;
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals for any other Programs;
• Contribute to the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for the project;
• Development of training materials to build the capacity of MINAS, MINPROFF personnel, staffs, CBO’s and Women association members in the field of Protection (GBV & Child Protection) and Livelihoods;
• Lead work, spending and procurement plans development for the program and ensure they are matching and apply by all the program staff in the intervention areas;
• Provide technical advice and support to the project staff and other team in link with the project activities to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved;
• Collaborate with all community programs in the areas of intervention for the strengthening of the community protection mechanism;
• Identify partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of protection assistance;
• Actively participate in protection/ (GBV & CP) working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives;
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct;
• Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations.

Education, Experience and Skills: 

Education: 

• Master 2 in Social sciences, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred

Experience: 

• At least five years of field experience, including experience in GBV or/and Child Protection program management and protection;
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects;
• Supervisory experience with robust team management skills;
• Experience in managing emergency and/or development projects and in Behavior Change Communication (BCC).

Skills: 

• Good knowledge of transversal protection
• Good knowledge in the field of participatory development approaches
• Good knowledge of plant and animal production

Skills / Attitudes:

• Great capacity for human contact, diplomacy, self-control, interest in cultural differences, availability, flexibility, ability and motivation to work in a team, ability to manage stress and to live in an isolated context, diligence, tenacity, determination, integrity, adaptability, sense of initiative, ease of communication, sense of responsibility, respect for the framework and teamwork.
• Autonomy, Initiative and Knowledge of the area of intervention

Language: 

• Proficiency in the local language,
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)

Other:

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with others staffs and community leaders and community volunteers.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
• Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
• Communicates these standards to staff, if applicable, and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps

Code of Conduct:

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding:

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com*. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.*

How to Apply: 

Application files including:

• Cover letter and CV,
• 3 Professional references and,
• copies of relevant supporting documents.

The application file bearing the mention « application for the position of Project Manager » should be forwarded at International Medical Corps to the following address e-mail: camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org

NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the Country Director and by delegation the Human Resources Coordinator.