*Deputy Field Program Coordinator, Cameroon at Première Urgence Internationale* |
- Organization: First International Emergency (PUI)
Global organization career opportunities
Coordinator
- Assistant Field Officer
- e Programs – KOUSSERI – CAMEROON – based in KOUSSERI
4 months Fixed-term contract 12/9/2024 CMR-Kousseri
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With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
With a budget of more than 100 million € per year
Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of: More than 2000 national collaborators
Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
And 90 employees at headquarters
PUI works in 10 sectors of intervention and is distinguished by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises in an emergency until they can regain autonomy and dignity.
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Focus on our activities CAMEROON
Our mission in Cameroon has existed since 2008. PUI is based in Yaoundé, and operates mainly on two bases Kousseri and Maroua, in the Far North region. Its main project is the coordination of the RRM mechanism (rapid response mechanism) in partnership with local and international NGOs, with an integrated response, mainly in Water, Hygiene, Sanitation (WASH), and in shelters and AME. Other integrated WASH projects are carried out in the same region.
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As Coordinator
- Assistant Field Officer
- e Programs, you will ensure at the grassroots level the monitoring of the effective implementation of the program and that of contractual issues and PUI reporting. You will also be responsible for representation on programmatic subjects with other humanitarian actors and state technical and administrative authorities at the local level.
To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows: Strategic development, monitoring of operations and reporting: You will coordinate the project teams through the program managers and ensure the proper implementation of the operational and qualitative aspects of the programs (monitoring of objectives, compliance with deadlines and budget deadlines, quality control, team synergy) in accordance with the contractual documents and in compliance with PUI policies and procedures. You will ensure compliance with contractual obligations and coordinate the writing of reports. You will ensure that the programs developed are in line with PUI’s mandate and strategy and propose new interventions based on the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the region.
MEAL: You will coordinate the MEAL department and ensure the implementation of the activities of this department as well as interactions with the programs and the design of relevant tools.
Representation: You will participate in technical forums (working groups) at the local level in collaboration with project managers. You will assist the Field Coordinator in coordination meetings between NGOs or with political and administrative authorities.
Human Resources: You will be the direct supervisor of the project managers in this base and will ensure that appropriate support and capacity building is provided to senior programme management.
Logistics and Administration: You will support project managers in supervising the logistics and administrative tasks of projects with the support of the logistics and administration departments.
The challenges that await you:
1. Supervision of the emergency response to the floods in conjunction with the multi-sectoral rapid response and sectoral response teams. 2. Start of a new 4-month emergency project 3. Strategic and operational programmatic support to the Field Coordinator 4. Monitoring of the growing volume of activities on the base
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Training
You can demonstrate a higher degree (Master 2 or equivalent) in a field related to project management, international development and/or social sciences.
Experience
You have at least two years of experience in project management and/or monitoring, two years as a humanitarian project manager, and proven experience in team management. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be an undeniable asset!
SKILLS
You have mastered the methodology and the project management cycle, you also have skills in studies and diagnosis. Knowledge of the main institutional donors will be appreciated.
Required qualities
You demonstrate a strong commitment to humanitarian principles, are able to delegate and supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team, support and strengthen the capacities of project managers. You have good analytical and synthesis skills, are a good communicator, both written and oral, and know how to guarantee effective results under pressure from deadlines. You demonstrate organization, rigor, flexibility and a strong resistance to stress.
LANGUAGES
Do you speak French and English like the back of your hand? Great, it’s essential for this position! If you also speak Arabic, that would be a definite asset.
A word from the manager
“The mission has several projects in a crucial phase. The Deputy CT position will be a key part of managing the growing volume of activities while providing support to project managers.”
PUI will offer you
Status: Employee on Fixed-Term Contract
Gross monthly salary: 2,340.00 – 2,500.00 EUR depending on your experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
Insurance including medical and supplementary health coverage, 24-hour assistance, repatriation and pension provision
Accommodation in a collective house
Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
Break schedule: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission
Paid Leave Plan: 5 weeks of paid leave/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months
Our commitments
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore commits itself to strict compliance with the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale practices a zero tolerance policy towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable people. It mobilizes all of its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will not request financial participation for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information to this effect would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you adhere to our commitments? Do you feel ready
- and to take up the challenge and join the big PUI family ?
