JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Journalist
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC)

Supervisor: Director of the Cameroonian Effort
City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Publication date: January 27, 2023
Number of positions: 02 (01 French-speaking, 01 English-speaking)
Desired start date: immediately
Duration of contract: fixed-term contract of one (01) year with trial period of three months

ABOUT CENC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) is the seat of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. The CENC works to ensure the dignity of the human being, the common good, the subsidiarity and the solidarity of all humans. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through access to quality education, health, the promotion of the commitment of the faithful to the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups. The CENC has within it national services ensuring its operation, including the National Coordination of Communication (CONACOM). Its mission is to set up, in collaboration with the other services of the CENC, a communication plan based on targeted and planned actions. It also ensures the implementation of the resolutions taken by the Supervisory Commission.
SUMMARY OF THE NEWSPAPER “L’EFFORT CAMEROUNAIS”
The National Coordination of Communication (CONACOM) wishes to increase its staff within the unit ‘l’Effort Camerounais’. L’Effort Camerounais is a bi-monthly Catholic bilingual information magazine published by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon. It was created in 1955 by the will of the Bishops to inform Cameroonians and to announce to them the Good News of Salvation. Its current headquarters are in Mvolyé-Yaoundé.
TERMS OF REFERENCE Job
Summary
The journalist is an information professional. He TAKES CARE of finding and analyzing information, then of producing textual, audio and video content to be divulged using the means of mass communication (press, radio, Internet and television). The incumbent of this position should be enthusiastic and able to contribute to the publication of accurate and timely information. He/she will have to be a talented writer, passionate about his work, capable of both informing and keeping readers spellbound.

Collect and process data in order to discover interesting and significant information for the production of the newspaper
Ensure the production of the bi-monthly Effort Camerounais
Develop the editorial strategy of the Journal and its web support
Write, format and correct articles
Carry out a periodic press review
Maintain relations with the press
Update the written content of the site (with the communication manager) Write brief, news, information, etc. in conjunction with the communications manager.
Constitute a database of contacts and sources useful for subsequent research
Monitor useful information for production.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
Have at least BAC+2 in journalism
Have professional experience of at least one (01) year in a well-known newspaper
Have a good knowledge of the rules of the profession
Have excellent writing skills and abilities
Be skilled in researching, verifying and evaluating sources, data and information
Be able to identify the best topics and treatment angles
Have a good command computer tools
Have mastery of the internet environment and blogging
Good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop software desired Mastery of written English and scientific vocabulary appreciated
Mastery of computer tools essential
Personal qualities
Creative, dynamic, proactive, autonomous while being able to work in a team
Rigor in the work, sense of confidentiality and ability to adapt
Good time management, ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Required/desired language: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervisory Relationships: N/A

Country: Cameroon City
Supervisor: Director of Cameroonian Effort

NCPC-wide skills (for all NCPC staff):
They are anchored in the values, the guiding principles, the mission of the Catholic Church and of the CENC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
Respect for the dignity of the human person
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships Professional fulfillment
Partnership
Responsibility
Integrity
Responsibility and management
Strategic spirit
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. NCPC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NCPC is an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST ONLY include:
Letter of motivation addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC of one (01) page maximum;
2. CV of four (04) pages maximum;
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which must be a leader of a religious/confessional community;
4. Evidence of relevant academic/professional qualifications;
5. Proof of work experience;
6. Photocopy of national identity card.

All files MUST be submitted in pdf format and renamed as follows: ‘File name_your name’ for example ‘CV_your name’
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address recruitment@necc-cenc.org mentioning ‘Journalist — CENC” in subject.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 06/02/2023 at midnight Cameroon time.

No application submitted through any channel other than that indicated above will be considered. Incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline, applications not complying with the above instructions will be rejected. This post is

22231 1592/22231 49 10 Fay 15 E-mail: cenc20042003@yahoo.c
Country: Cameroon City —
only for candidates of Cameroonian nationality. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted
NB: In applying for this job, the candidate should understand that NCPC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. NCPC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.