Recruitment Notice: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER USAID/PMI
LOCATION: YAOUNDE-REGION-CENTRE-CAMEROUN
NOTICE OF CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF AN ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE USAID/PMI CAMEROON MALARIA BILATERAL-FOLLOW-UP PROJECT AT ACMS
Who are we ?
The Cameroonian Association for Social Marketing (ACMS), member of the PSI network is a non-governmental organization under Cameroonian law whose main mission is to improve in a sustainable and measurable way the social situation of the Cameroonian population and to promote health and family prosperity. Thus, ACMS works in cooperation with the government and its public and private sector partners to deliver high quality health programs, reaching all populations in need. For more than twenty-five years, ACMS has provided the people of Cameroon with comprehensive, evidence-based public health interventions, including programs in reproductive health, malaria, and HIV prevention among others.
Join us !
The USAID-funded Impact Malaria recruiting project aims to build the capacity of the Cameroonian government and local stakeholders to implement interventions to reduce malaria-related morbidity and maternal and child mortality. Thus, this project aims to improve access to timely malaria testing and treatment by providing community health workers with the training and supervision needed to provide effective, quality care.
Your contribution:
Manage the development and implementation of the PMI-funded malaria project, including regularly updating annual work plans;
Manage the project to meet donor expectations with quality and timely results and budget;
Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations managers;
Develop and manage a team of members from diverse backgrounds, including finance, marketing, monitoring, evaluation and learning, to co-create and support project goals and objectives;
Contribute to the knowledge management aspects of the project, including the collection and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices;
Provide oversight to ensure that the project meets the benchmarks defined in the monitoring and evaluation plan;
Serve as the main point of contact for the project with USAID;
Act as a key liaison between USAID, the Cameroon Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders.
Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Deputy Project Manager (M/F) who will embody the ACMS values listed below:
Collaboration: You can work independently but thrive in a team.
Trust: You know your manager and team will support you, and you want to earn that same trust from your teammates.
Pragmatism: You get going and maintain momentum even when things are ambiguous and don’t let perfection take precedence over sufficiency.
Honesty: You are not afraid to speak up and say what you think.
Measurement: You set clear and challenging goals and hold yourself accountable for achieving measurable results.
Commitment: You are independent and a free thinker, but you are ready to buy into the direction of the team and commit yourself to its success.
The basics :
Required diploma: a Master II (or international equivalent) in public health, epidemiology or other relevant technical field.
Have at least 8 years of progressive experience in the management of malaria or other public health programs in Cameroon or the region, including proven technical experience in the design and implementation of malaria control activities malaria in the African context .
In lieu of the required diploma : Have more than (25) Twenty-five years of relevant professional experience in the field of implementation of malaria-related projects.
Experience working with USAID and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is an asset;
Have successfully participated in the management of complex operations within the framework of specific donor prices and procedures, a wide geographical area and activities involving coordination with the government and other stakeholders at all levels of the health system ;
Have strong leadership skills, managing multitasking teams with various responsibilities;
Have a professional command of English and French;
Possess excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors and stakeholders at key levels;
Previous work experience in Cameroon is strongly desired.
Have experience in team management;
Have strong problem-solving skills;
Have a good ability to plan and foresee potential and emerging obstacles;
Have the ability to establish strong public relations and be comfortable communicating in a team;
Have a high level of autonomy at work, but with a deep team spirit;
Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision within a multicultural team;
Demonstrate adaptability, patience, ingenuity, resilience and flexibility.
Have results-based management skills;
Be available to carry out regular field missions.
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What would interest us?
Familiarity with social marketing and/or NGOs;
Fluent in French and/or English and have a sufficient command of the other language;
Good knowledge of computers and software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Passion for public health;
Management knowledge;
Excellent capacity for synthesis, precision and conciseness;
How to compile your Application File?
A cover letter ;
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) using the form available for this purpose on the site: http://www.acms-cm.org ;
Photocopies of diplomas required. A verification of Diplomas will be carried out for the successful candidate;
Photocopies of documents that justify the experience of the candidate, (Certificate, employment, work certificate, or any other related document).
Your canditate file :
Complete files will be sent to the following address : https://jobs.acms-cm.org or CM_recrutement@acms-cm.org
Our employment policy
ACMS is a fair employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, registration, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, identity or, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, disabled veteran, military or professional status.
ACMS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
ACMS reserves the right to recruit at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job profile.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.
Key job information:
Type of contract: Permanent contract related to the project
Place of work: Yaoundé
Position level : 12th category, step A of the tertiary sector II of the National Collective Agreement for Commerce
Job Type: Senior
Status: Local position
Date of taking office: January 2023
HOW TO APPLY
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