03 PROJECT COORDINATORS in Garoua, Douala and Bafoussam

JOB OFFERS: Project Coordinators – FHI 360, Family Health International, NGO Cameroon

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Coordinators
Project: Community Resilience Support Program in
Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon)
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources
, and partnerships to ensure people around the world have access to the opportunities they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. With collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and build community resilience. We share data-driven knowledge and scalable tools that expand access and equity so communities can effectively

address complex challenges, respond to crises, and secure prosperous futures. FHI 360 is currently recruiting three (03) Project Coordinators for the USAID-funded Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon) based in the cities of Bafoussam, Douala, and Garoua. PARCCameroun supports the strengthening of the institutional capacities of local civil society organizations in Cameroon so that they can better represent and serve their communities and contribute to the achievement of their development objectives at the community level. CONTEXT FHI 360 is currently recruiting three (03) Project Coordinators for its USAID-funded project called the Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon). The objective of PARC-Cameroon is to empower Cameroonians to meet their needs through improved access to services and advocacy capacity. During this Phase, the project will expand to new geographical areas and implement activities under a sub-objective that aims to understand the drivers, actors and locations of electoral violence, the challenges, needs and opportunities of media and civil society actors, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions , in order to provide accurate and credible information for the implementation of a peaceful and violence-free election in Cameroon. The positions of the project coordinators will be based in Garoua, Douala and Bafoussam in the North, Littoral and West regions respectively, and

will report to the Senior Regional Coordinator of the project
based in Yaoundé.

JOB SUMMARY
As a Project Coordinator in the region, you will coordinate the management of
program activities which includes strategic partners (
civil society organizations and the media) in collaboration with the
Field Activities Coordinator, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team,
the Senior Regional Coordinator, the Capacity Building Officer, the
Communication Officer and the Support team. You will ensure
high quality implementation of the program based on the objectives and
expected results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management
• Ensure technical and results-oriented management of PARCCameroun’s work through its activities;
• Manage the program’s work and information flows to ensure collaboration and synergy of actions with all strategic partners and stakeholders in the region; • Ensure the execution of strategic partners’ activities in compliance with the terms of the contract and its overall compliance as the project manager in the area; • Coordinate partners’ activities in accordance with the project description and prepare work tools according to the activities and monitor the deadlines for implementing activities and reporting; • Ensure a conducive working environment with strategic partners and the PARC-Cameroon team; • Participate in various meetings/clusters with development and government stakeholders to present project activities and ensure PARC’s visibility in the area. Coordination and reporting • Preparation, monitoring and operationalization of PARC activities in the area, as well as preparation of deliverables; • Regular reporting on PARC progress; • Implementation of PARC Management recommendations to advance the program; • Identification of potential risks to the program in the area, monitoring of risks and reporting regularly to the regional coordinator • Contact person for PARC-Cameroon and for the coordination of the program in the region • Support for the organization of reflection workshops at the regional level with strategic partners to exchange on lessons learned, best practices

practices and obstacles of the program,
• Support the implementation of the communication and visibility plan for the
program in the region,
• Support the development of capacity building plans for partners
;
• Ensure capacity building of strategic partners on
issues related to electoral processes, monitor them and make adjustment proposals
throughout the agreement

• Supervise the implementation of all activities of
the project’s strategic partners in the region
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Have a Master’s degree in Law, Political Sociology, Political Science and
International Economics, or in a relevant field or an equivalent qualification
appropriate to the position;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the coordination and implementation
of development projects;
• Have at least 3 years of experience in the implementation of projects on the
electoral process in Cameroon or elsewhere;
• Experience working with media and government actors;
• Experience in collaborating and supporting local CSOs in
humanitarian and development contexts;
• Experience in networking partners within the framework of project implementation
;
• Good experience in writing high quality reports based on
evidence of activities implemented;
• Good experience in capacity building of
civil society organizations;
• Excellent communication skills in a culturally
diverse environment and especially on sensitive topics;
• Excellent written and oral knowledge of French and English;
• Good command of the environment of the chosen region and the local language(s)
of the area.
This job description summarizes the main functions of the position. It does not
prescribe or limit the exact tasks that may be assigned for the performance of these
functions. This document should in no way be construed as an employment contract
. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any
time.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must submit their application, including their CV and cover letter
, by email to cameroonrecruitment@fhi360.org no later than September 20,
2024 , at 5:00 p.m., Cameroon time.
The subject line of the email should include “Project Coordinator-PARC Cameroon (selected region
: North, West, Littoral)”. We appreciate all interest in this position, but only
pre-screened candidates will be contacted.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is
an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate
against any person employed or seeking
employment because of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or
characteristic protected by applicable law.

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