Job Opportunity: Project Assistant in NTD

Starting Date:
Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR), is a branch of the International NGO Good Neighbors International (GNI), based in Seoul, South Korea. GNI has been in existence since 1991 and works in up to 40 countries around the whole world, principally in the domain of humanitarian action and community development.

Project Background:
The government of Republic of Korea through his International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will fund Good Neighbors to implement “Community-led management of Neglected Tropical Diseases through improvement of drinking water and sanitation environment in Central Region of Cameroon”.
Good Neighbors Cameroon will implement the project from January 2022 to December 2024 in the Center Region, Cameroon. Specifically, it will target all school age children from 5-15years living in the Center Region in order to reduce morbidity and mortality by controlling NTDs, particularly schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH). Activities will include mass drug administration (MDA) support, community-led water and sanitation education/campaign, borehole installation, and so on.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Issue: 01st February 2023
Closing Date for the Reception of applications: 12th of February 2023 at 12:00 PM. Local time.
Position: Project Assistant in Neglected Tropical Diseases Department (NTD Assistant) Number of Positions: One (01)
Duty Station: Bastos, Yaoundé Cameroon with possibility of travel within the country
Duration: One (01) Year

Hierarchy: Under the supervision of the Operation Manager
Recruitment Process: All Interested candidates should submit their applications by February 12, 2023 to the address: recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com
Location: Yaoundé Office is located in Yaoundé-Bastos: At the crossroads ELECAM Entrance pharmacy alliance in front of the NGO “Médecins du Monde” (follow the directional plates)

Telephone  : 6 69 95 74 56

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Operation Manager , the NTD Assistant will collaborate with the employees and volunteers of the organization.
She/he has to:
• Provide support to NTD technical team on developing NTD project plans and procedures and monitoring the progress of the overall NTD project to ensure that all activities are on the right track
• Be actively carry out all NTD-related project activities
• Manage project-related inquiries from colleagues and provide technical assistance for other departments with NTD project
• Supervise on-the-ground activities (eg training, construction, etc.) including supervision of engaged partners in those activities to ensure that activities are delivered within a time frame and budget
• Provide support to NTD technical officer on the preparation/finalization of monthly/quarterly/yearly internal/donor reports, activity plans, and other key project matters

• Prepare payment requests, domestic travels, expense evidence, and other administration documents related to NTD activities
• Involve in training in-country project staff and stakeholders on programmatic and operational management of the NTD project
• Collaborate with the team to build and maintain good partnerships /relationships with donors, stakeholders including the Cameroon government (eg Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of basic/secondary Education, Ministry of Water and Energy, etc.) at all levels, health personnel, and beneficiaries
• Ensure that internally shared documents are fully up-to-date at all times
• Undertake any other project-related duties assigned by Project Manager
Required qualifications:
To be admissible for this position, the candidate must satisfy the minimum qualification.
The candidates would be preselected and those who meet the minimum qualification would be considered. The minimum qualifications necessary for the position are listed below:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with at least 3 years of directly relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of academic and work experience
• Familiarity with NGOs or international development organizations is strongly preferred
• Familiarity/experience in NTD or infectious disease project implementation either in
Africa region or in other foreign regions is preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken in both English and French is highly required
• Computer literacy with MS word, excel, and PowerPoint is highly required
• Ability to communicate effectively across countries with partners and donors
• Willingness to work under pressure and high workload with a positive mind and attitude
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel
• Ability to deliver assigned duties on time with accuracy
• Great level of sensitivity and respect for vulnerable groups
• Willingness to be on the field
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Ability to have good relationships with internal and external partners/colleagues
• Integrity in any circumstances
• To be in excellent health condition
Documents for Submission:
The candidates must submit the following documents in English;
1. A signed motivation letter and a Curriculum Vitae
2. Photocopies of the last diploma
3. Work attestation and/or certificate proving work experience.
4. Three (3) professional references who are not family members or close persons. The references must be capable of providing substantive information on the performance and capacity of the candidate. At least one reference provided should be from a current or former supervisor.
By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills within our organization.
Remarks:
All interested candidates may apply for only one position.
Under the decision of the selection committee and the acceptance of a candidate, a candidate may be reallocated to another position in accordance with his/her CV
1. We will contact only selected candidates for the next stage.
2. No latecomers will be allowed to enter the Organization for the written tests, and they will be disqualified
3. Submission of any fake documents will cause automatic disqualification and cancellation of the application.
4. Good Neighbors Cameroon will not cover any expenses of candidates during this recruitment process.
5. RECRUITMENT AT GOOD