National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon National
Episcopal Conference of Cameroon
Postal code: BP: 1963 Address: 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaoundé 3
Tel.: 00 (237) 22231 15 92n22314910 22 31 49 15 cenc20042003@Fh00.ca Country: Cameroon: Yaoundé Mvolyé

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position: Human Resources Officer, Projects Unit
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC)

Supervisor. Operations Manager of the Projects Unit
City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Publication date: October II, 2023
 

Number of positions: 01
Desired start date: immediately
Duration of contract: 1 1 month (with possibility of renewal)
ABOUT THE 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, subsidiarity and solidarity of all humans. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promotion of the commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.

PROJECT SUMMARY
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is strengthening its operational systems to produce an improved and solid structure that can meet donor requirements in the context of development. The ‘Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way’ (ALLRight) approach is an important means of achieving CRS’s Vision 2030 strategy. CRS places particular emphasis on supporting local institutions in achieving their ambitions to be effective, dynamic and sustainable catalysts for change for the people and communities they serve.
CENC currently has more than 6 projects sponsored by several international donors. For the past three years, CENC has worked as a transition partner for a project funded by the U.S. government. The CENC is therefore looking for qualified candidates for the projects unit, whose major role is to coordinate and harmonize the different projects within the CENC.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager of the ‘Projects’ unit, the human resources manager participates in the development of human resources management policies and procedures. He/she is responsible for the administrative management of personnel, management salaries and contributes to the conduct of staff recruitment, evaluation and training processes.
Duties and responsibilities
Participate in the definition of human resources policies and procedures.
Prepare and monitor the implementation of staffing plans Prepare
all documentation relating to recruitment, training, processing of requests, performance evaluation and departures of staff (resignation, dismissal,retirement).

Assess training needs and develop quality improvement plans for human resources. —
Participate in the management of staff promotions
Calculate and prepare payroll elements (monthly pay statements, pay slips, DIPE, remote declarations).
Ensure accuracy of work hour reporting.
Classify personnel files in physical and digital form
Participate in the preparation of calls for tenders for personnel-related insurance
Monitor personnel-related insurance files and be the focal point
Participate in the evaluation of insurance services
Support partners on HR issues
Develop a database of candidates by type of position
Maintain a database of temporary and interim staff.
Handle any other task entrusted to him by the hierarchy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
• Master’s degree in human resources management at least. At least 03 years of experience in human resources management Experience in USAID/PEPFAR projects would be an asset
Skills
Good knowledge of the Cameroonian legal system in terms of work
Good knowledge of Microsoft (Excel – Word)
Good knowledge of payroll elements
Good ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Mastery of the timesheet tracking system
Mastery of cost allocation systems for staff assigned to multiple projects or departments
Personal qualities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good ability to transmit knowledge.
In accordance with the vision, mission and values ​​of the CENC, the incumbent must be: Integrity
Responsible and good manager
Capable of establishing good relationships
Open to continuous improvement and innovation willing to work under pressure, in a faith-based environment, with a reliable ability to dialogue and work effectively in a team with senior managers from local and international institutions.
Language required/desired: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French,
KEY WORKING RELATIONS
Internal: General Secretariat – Project Managers Department/staff of the unit responsible for Projects
External: Partners — Project Managers partner organizations
CENC-wide skills (for all CENC staff):
They are anchored in the values, the guiding principles, the mission of the Catholic Church and 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 development
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. CENC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The CENC is an employer subscribing to the principle of equal access to employment.
HOW TO APPLY
The files MUST ONLY include:
1. Cover letter 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 whom must be a leader of a religious/faith community
4. Proof of relevant academic/professional qualifications
5. Proof of professional experience.
All files MUST be submitted in pdf format and renamed as follows: “File name_your name ‘t for example “CV_your name
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
mentioning “Human Resources Officer – Projects Unit” in
Subject.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 10/20/2023 at midnight Cameroon time. No applications submitted through any channel other than that indicated above will be considered. Incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline, applications not following the instructions above will be rejected.
This position is only reserved for candidates of Cameroonian nationality. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
NB: When applying for this job, the candidate must understand that the CENC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. CENC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

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National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon National
Episcopal Conference of Cameroon
Postal code: BP 1963 Address: 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaoundé 3
W: 00(237) 22231 1592/222 31 4910 Fax: (237) 22 31 49 15
Country Cameroon City: Yaoundé – Mvo/yé
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Human Resources Officer,
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Operations Manager, Projects unit
Town, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: immediately
Publication date: 1 Ith October, 2023
Duration of Contract: 1 1 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT NECC
The National Episcopal Conference Of Cameroon (NECC) is the Head Quarter Of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. NECC works to ensure dignity of the human being, common good, subsidiarity and in solidarity of all humans. NECC’s development work in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promoting commitment of the faithful for the reduction Of inequalities and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is strengthening its operational systems to produce an improved and robust structure that can meet donor requirements for development. The Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way (ALLRight) approach is an important means of achieving CRS’ Vision 2030 strategy. CRS places particular emphasis on supporting local institutions to realize their ambitions to be effective, dynamic and sustainable catalysts for change for the people and communities they serve.
NECC currently has over 6 projects sponsored by a number of international donors. For the past three years, NECC has worked as a transition government partner for a project funded by the US. NECC is therefore looking for qualified candidates for the Projects Unit, whose major role is to coordinate and harmonize the various projects within NECC. TERMS OF REFERENCE
JOB Summqry
Under the supervision Of the Head of Operations of the Projects Unit, the Human Resources Officer participates in the development of HRM policies and procedures. He/she is responsible for the administrative management of the staff, the management of the payroll
and contributes to the conduct Of the recruitment, evaluation and training processes Of the staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in the definition of Human Resources policies and procedures
Prepares and monitors the implementation of staffing plans
Prepares all documentation related to recruitment, training, processing Of requests, performance evaluation and staff departures (resignation, dismissal, retirement) Evaluates training needs and develops quality improvement plans for human resources.
Participates in the management Of staff promotions
Calculates and prepares payroll elements (monthly payroll Statements, pay slips, DIRE, remote declarations)
Ensures accurate reporting of working hours by cost center
Filing Of personnel files in physical and digital form
Participates in the preparation of calls for tender for staff-related insurance

Follows up insurance files related to staff
Participate in the evaluation Of insurance benefits
Support partners on HRM issues
Develops a database of candidates by type of position
Maintains an up-to-date database of temporary and interim staff
Having worked in a structure of the Catholic Church (Episcopal Conference, Diocese) and primarily in a Caritas, CODAS-Caritas, Justice and Peace, etc. would be an asset.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• At least a Master’s degree in human resources management.
• At least 3 years’ experience in human resources management Experience in USAID/PEPFAR projects would be an asset
Competences
Good knowledge of the Cameroonian legal system in terms of labor
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good knowledge of Payroll elements
Good ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Mastery Of the time sheet monitoring system
• Mastery Of cost allocation systems for personnel assigned to several projects or departments
Personal qualities
• Proactive, result-oriented and service-oriented
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good knowledge transfer skills
In line with the vision, mission and values ​​of the NECC:
Integrates
• Responsible and good manager
Able to build good relationships
Talented
Open to continuous improvement and innovative
• Willing to work under pressure, in a faith-based environment with a reliable ability to dialogue and work effectively as a team with senior managers from local and international institutions.
Languages ​​required: Must be bilingual (English and French) and proficient in at least one of the two languages.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Infernal: NECC General Secretariat, Project Managers, Heads of Department/Members of the Projects Unit.
• External: Leaders of NECC partner organizations / Partners
NECC-wide competencies (for all NECC stqff)
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and the NECC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
Respect for the dignity of human being
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships Professional growth
Partnership with others
Responsibility and accountability
• Integrity
Responsibility and management
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.

NECCs talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NECC is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST include:
6. Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
7. CV of maximum 4 pages
8. List of at least 3 references, one Of which should be a leader Of a religious/faith community
9. Evidence of relevant academic / professional qualifications
10. Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:
recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning “Human Resources Officer — Projects unit” in the subject line Deadline: 20/10/2023 at midnight Cameroon time.
Incomplete applications or applications received affer the deadline will not be considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is reserved only for Cameroonian nationals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the applicant must understand that NECC protects human life at all costs and will require the applicant to do the same if recruited. NECC also asks its staff to treat all persons with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.