We are hiring !
Position: Country Programme Manager.
Location: Yaoundé – Cameroon
Contract Duration: 02 years renewable
Contract Type: Fixed term
Contract Start: ASAP
Reporting Line: Country Director (CD)
Main Objective of the role:
The Country Programme Manager (PM) is responsible and accountable for developing and managing the effective implementation of the programme components of CBM’s Country Plan in line with the Organisation’s Strategic Plan and in close collaboration and coordination with relevant Initiatives and Fundraising. Maintains solid relationships with partners, takes responsibility for ensuring with them that they adhere to CBM’s programme standards and reporting requirements and that CBM meets its partnership commitments. Manages country-level alliances and relationships with advocacy partners including Organisations of Persons with Disability. Fosters a culture of learning.
a) Main Responsibilities
General:
Provide programmatic leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Plan, aligned with the Organisation’s 2030 Strategy. Put in place an effective M&E framework to regularly measure progress on implementing the Country Plan, drawing and sharing lessons learned and applying adaptive management. Support the Country Director in analysing external trends, challenges and opportunities relevant to CBM’s disability inclusion focus and/or requiring a programmatic response by CBM, including disaster vulnerability, and share with internal stakeholders.
Partnership management
Support the Country Director in maintaining strong partnerships and diversifying partnerships by identifying new partners in support of the Country Plan. Organize and conduct initial and regularly updated organizational capacity assessments and/or partnership reviews, jointly develop plans to address capacity gaps, identify solutions, monitor implementation and document learning. Immediately report any critical issues and incidents that are in breach of partnership agreements and support the follow-up resolution process.
Programme / Project management
• Identify project opportunities with partners under CBM’s Country Plan and in line with national development plans. Guide and coordinate joint project and/or multi-year planning processes with partners, CBM Initiatives/technical teams and Member Associations, ensuring the quality and sustainability of results in line with CBM and donor requirements.
Advocacy, technical advice and representation (where no dedicated function)
• With the Country Director, promote the organization and its mission to local partners and authorities.
• Represent CBM at relevant in-country meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Ensure effective vertical integration between community level project work and national and global advocacy work.
Team supervision (where relevant)
Manage and coach the CBM country programme staff, which includes: selection, job description updates, performance management, capacity development planning, work plans and follow up, delegation and motivation. Model and promote the inclusion of persons with disability in the programme team in the Country Office.
b) Pre-requisite
• Relevant university degree in social sciences, international development or related field.
• Professional experience of 10 years in a national or international NGO with a minimum of 5 years at senior level, with a track record in successfully designing and managing large inclusive development and/or humanitarian programmes in collaboration with national partners.
• Experience in developing and managing large scale institutionally funded projects, including consortium led projects.
• Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation, with a sound understanding of budgeting and programme finance management.
Demonstrated experience in managing internal and external relationships and partnerships particularly with national / local governments.
• Experience of developing rights-based programmes and working with marginalised and excluded groups.
• Proven skills in people and team management and coaching, with a focus on capacity development and performance management.
• Ability to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal backgrounds.
• Experience of working with persons with disabilities or promoting disability rights a distinct advantage.
• Commitment to CBM’s mission, vision and values.
Languages: French – professional proficiency; English – professional proficiency
Tools: Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) and good report writing skills.
What we offer
• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organization in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions of Cameroon.
• An approachable, agile organization with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter exclusively online via info.Cameroon@cbm.org
Complete application package should include motivation letter, salary expectation, CV and relevant (work) references.
The future job holder will adhere to CBM’s values and commit to CBM’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. CBM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply for this position. For further information about CBM’s inclusion policy, please visit our website: https://www.cbm.org
Application deadline: 15th May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral tests.
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