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Date Posted : Jan 06, 2022
Country Representative (Chemonics International) Yaounde
  • Required No. of Employee's : 1
  • Salary : 0.00
  • Duration of Employment : Full Time
  • Prefered Sex : Male/Female
  • Sector of Vacancy : INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Minimum qualifications for this position include: Proficiency in written and spoken English and French is required; local language skills relevant to the region are desirable Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET, such as economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, or social geography is required; advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) is desirable At least two years of relevant experience (with PhD), four years of relevant experience (with Master’s degree), or six years of relevant experience (with Bachelor’s degree) is required. Relevant experience includes working on food security information systems, food security analysis, early warning, or other related fields; experience working with UN agencies and/or NGOs is desirable Demonstrated analytical and report-writing skills are required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, including demonstrated ability to coordinate productively with diverse partner stakeholders (e.g., UN, non-governmental organizations, host government entities) and multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, and to work effectively with remote-based colleagues Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required; ability to effectively use statistical software packages and/or GIS applications is desirable

Job Description:

  • The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Early Warning Team (EWT) seeks a full-time country representative based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. FEWS NET is an integrated set of activities to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis. Chemonics International (Chemonics) implements the FEWS NET EWT, a team charged with integrated emergency food insecurity analysis through a Washington-based technical office and more than 20 field offices. The Cameroon CR will support the effective execution of technical activities in the national office and will serve as the technical, administrative, and political (representational) head of the project office. The CR is responsible for activities in a number of areas including acute food insecurity monitoring, data collection and assessment; acute food insecurity and early warning analysis; and collaboration with key network partners. The application deadline for the Cameroon CR position is Monday, January 10th, 2021. A full scope of work for this position and application information can be found at www.fews.net/vacancies. All application materials, including responses to the general information form, CVs, and cover letters, should be provided in English. No telephone inquiries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EMPLOYER : US Embassy

EMPLOYER'S LOCATION : Yaounde

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Date Posted : Apr 28, 2022
Economic Recovery &Dev't Mobiliser (IRC) Buea (Kumba)
  • Required No. of Employee's : 1
  • Salary : 0.00
  • Duration of Employment : Full Time
  • Prefered Sex : Male/Female
  • Sector of Vacancy : ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Required profile: Qualifications and skills · Have at least GCE Ordinary Level or any other equivalent diploma, · Minimum one year of professional experience in business or in an NGO preferably, proven ability in community mobilization, identification, registration, and selection of beneficiaries is highly required. · Fluent in English and excellent written and oral communication skills, · Have a good presentation and a respectful attitude towards beneficiaries, local authorities, community leaders, colleagues, and superiors. · Fluency in Pidgin and some local languages, a good mastery of the local cultures and traditions would be an asset. · Be flexible, ability to work in a team, sometimes under pressure and often in an unstable security environment. · Have a sense of organization and a strong time management ability. · Have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. · Be of Cameroonian Nationality.

Job Description:

  • Summary The ERD Community Mobilizer is a fundamental position in the field for the implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) and/or livelihood related activities. The community mobilizer spends most of his/her time in the field to identify target communities, establish relationships with community authorities, participate in the implementation of activities in the field such as community mobilization, supporting in the identification of potential beneficiaries, the selection of beneficiaries according to a community-based participatory approach, the distribution of tools to ensure distributions of vouchers for food, recording of complaints (as the case may be) and support beneficiary households in the proper management of their resources. 2. Intervention zone The position is based in Kumba, with intervention in all localities of Kumba sub-divisions and/or Konye and Mbonge sub-divisions. 3. Responsibilities Participates in raising awareness of the main stakeholders, local authorities, partners, communities, and targeted households on the objectives of IRC, current projects, deadlines, and activities to be implemented. Ensures that community mobilization process in the targeted geographic areas is effective Participates in the identification, registration, and selection of project beneficiaries according to selection criteria defined by a participatory and inclusive community approach. Works in close collaboration with community targeting committees, Complaint Management Committees (CGP) in the implementation of all project activities in the intervention localities. Participates in the distribution of vouchers for food and non-food products to beneficiaries. Carries out home visits and monitor the utilization of the food items that have been redeemed. Collects the relevant data during project implementation and regularly provides reports to his/her supervisor. Assists in the monitoring of the voucher distribution and redemption processes Assists in data collection during surveys and post-distribution assessments when necessary Manages complaints made by beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries after consultations with his/her supervisor 4. Other responsibilities. All other functions assigned by the supervisor to allow the development of IRC programs. A. Technical Quality Ensures the success of the distribution and voucher redemption process. Act as mediator between beneficiaries, communities, implementation partners and IRC. Produces quality activity reports from the field when need arises. B. Monitoring · Prepares and submit report of market price monitoring and other field activity reports. · Assists in carrying out some assessments in implementing communities as need arises. C. General Commits to respecting the IRC Way (IRC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct). Commits to ensuring the optimal implementation of IRC Policies in the context of their work. Be available to carry out any other ad hoc tasks deemed useful by his/her direct superior or by the IRC. D. Other functions · Ensures that all activities will be implemented in accordance with IRC operational policies. · Other additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Mode of Application Application files should contain the following; -Motivation Letter -Updated CV -Academic Credentials -Previous work attestations -Copy of NIC All Applications should be deposited in our offices in Buea at Camp sic Along the Bokwango Road; in Bamenda at Up Station Governor's street; in Buea Road Kumba at the Plan International Building; in Yaounde behind usine Bastos, Deadline for Admissibility of files: 7th of May 2022 at 5pm Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

EMPLOYER : International Rescue Committee (IRC)

EMPLOYER'S LOCATION : Yaounde

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Date Posted : Apr 21, 2023
Operations Specialist (Risk and Compliance
  • Required No. of Employee's : 0
  • Salary : 0.00
  • Duration of Employment : Fixed Term Appointment
  • Prefered Sex : Male/Female
  • Sector of Vacancy : Audit and Investigation

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION

Job Description:

  • 1. Risk management support Support the office management team in the annual risk assessment process and monitor reliability of reports and their compliance with applicable rules and regulations; Ensure the risk management approach is embedded in any project/proposal, in office governance committees’ review of submissions and in any major decision made by the management. 2. Compliance support Review the office systems, procedures and processes for compliance with organizational rules and regulations; Enforce and strengthen internal controls to ensure that systems are in place to prevent, detect and report non-compliance. 3. Fraud risk Management support Support the management of the office in collecting evidence to respond to OIAI’s queries when initially assessing allegations of fraud and misconduct or during actual investigations; 4. Oversight and advisory to the Management Help advise the management on actions to be taken to enforce and strengthen accountabilities for a robust, responsive and transparent governance framework; 5. Create awareness/capacity building Establish a system to document and report weaknesses in internal control and implement actions aimed at addressing internal controls gaps (SOP, memos...) and building the capacity of responsible staff; 6. Any support needed from the regional office On request, support the Regional Office in conducting reviews exercises in countries where Risk and Compliance positions are not established, or in supporting any other review in the area of expertise (Peer reviews, assessment...) To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher*) in Business Administration and Financial Management. Operations Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Audit, Investigation, Internal Control, Statistics and Data Analysis or Accounting certifications are considered as assets. At least 5 (five) years of continuous professional work experience in Risk and Compliance or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit. Experience in financial management, particularly developing and implementing financial control systems, ERM, audits, internal control preferably with international organizations, NGOs and UN. Field experience /familiarity with Emergency.

EMPLOYER : UNICEF

EMPLOYER'S LOCATION : UNICEF -YAOUNDE CAMEROON

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