CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: M’Bouda Community Actions Focal Point

INTRODUCTION

Medical humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) governed by Swiss law, Médecins du Monde Suisse (MdM-CH) works in the field to restore sustainable access to healthcare for excluded people. It has been present in Cameroon since 2013 and implements several projects, around three (03) main thematic axes: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Prevention and Management of Violence and Pediatric Palliative Care.

As part of the implementation of the third phase of our project  Strengthening the protection of vulnerable populations in the North West and West regions of Cameroon , we are looking for ”  M’Bouda community action focal point “ for our activities. in Mbouda.

1. JOB DESCRIPTION :

Placed under the responsibility of the “supervision of the Supervisor of Community and Educational Activities, within a project team of seven people, your main mission is to” guarantee the optimal implementation of interventions in the protection of vulnerable populations in Mbouda”.

More specifically, the main responsibilities/tasks of the M’Bouda Community Action Focal Point are:

Objective 1: Ensure, facilitate and provide psychosocial support to victims of violence

• Ensure the proper functioning of the Mbouda Integrated First Aid Unit.

Identify       GBV survivors in the community and refer them to the Integrated First Aid Unit

• Work with   protection support officers to identify and refer cases of gender-based violence
• Liaise with the sectors (MINAS, MINPROF, OBC and local NGO, etc.) to facilitate the primary offer of services to victims of gender-based violence and referral to the Integrated Care Unit (UNIPEC) from the Bafoussam regional hospital.
• Provide psychosocial support as needed and monitor victims in the community.

Objective 2:  Teamwork and activity management

• Ensure compliance with local legislation in the implementation of project activities;
• Ensure strict compliance with the procedures and policies of MdM and the donor in the implementation of activities;
• Ensure a synergy of actions and a privileged link between MdM and the other local partners;
• Raise the difficulties encountered during the conduct of activities and propose solutions to the supervisor of community and educational activities;
• Ensure a good atmosphere and promote good team spirit;
• Represent MdM with the beneficiary communities of the project.
• Actively support and contribute to information and awareness-raising activities for target populations and opinion leaders in the area of ​​intervention on GBV and SRHR.
• Conduct advocacy with community leaders and other community leaders around violence prevention and response.

Objective 3: Monitoring and reporting of activities

• Provide technical support for activities conducted by Community Based Organizations;
• Participate in the capitalization of good experiences and practices developed on the project;
• Regularly report to his immediate superior on the progress of activities and inform of decisions to be taken or taken in the field;
• Ensure the monthly reporting of the activities implemented;
• Participate in weekly meetings of the project team;
• Writing minutes of meetings;
• Ensure the efficient management of funds received for an activity;
• Ensure the organization and holding of regular coordination meetings with the target groups;
• Engage the community at all levels to build and strengthen and maintain a community referral network;
• Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of GBV communication activities.

Activities may change depending on the context.

1. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

2.1  EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate;
• A background in social sciences or equivalent training is an asset.

2.2  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ø  Required

• Work experience of 02 years with a National or International NGO in the field of protection;
• Work experience of 02 years on the theme of gender-based violence;
• Work experience of at least 02 years in the city of Mbouda;
• Experience working with IDPs, children and adolescents in school and community settings is an asset;
• Work experience and knowledge of the administrative organization of the Bamboutos department in general and Mbouda in particular.

2.3  GENERAL AND SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Excellent relational and influencing skills in multicultural contexts

Autonomous       , proactive and solution oriented

• Good analytical and report writing skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and/or English
• Mastery and manipulation of the tools of the Office Pack (Word, Excel, Power point, Excel etc.);
• Ability to speak one of the local languages ​​(Pidgin, etc.) would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of the theme of the fight against violence;
• Good analytical and writing skills;
• Good organizational skills and flexibility.
• Very good communication skills.
• Good ability to work in a group.

1. CONSTITUTION OF THE APPLICATION FILE

• A letter of motivation addressed to the General Coordinator of the Cameroon mission of Médecins du Monde Switzerland.

An       updated Curriculum Vitae (three pages maximum)

       A-class driving license

• Proof of the various previous professional experiences (work certificates, employment contract, certificate of end of contract, etc.)
• Two reference persons, including at least one from the last position held (Name, First names, Function, E-mail address and Functional telephone);

NB : Legalized copies of the identity document, diplomas and certificates as well as an extract from the criminal record dating from less than 3 months, will be requested from the successful candidate. 

1. DATE AND PLACE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The complete file in a single file in PDF format must be sent by email to the address: recrutement.cameroun@medecinsdumonde.ch with the subject: “  Application for the post of MBouda Community Actions Focal Point ”.

The deadline for submitting applications is July 15, 2023 . Applications received after the indicated deadline or at an address other than that mentioned above will be declared inadmissible.

No employee or individual at Médecins du Monde has the right to request cash payment or the exchange of favors of any kind in return for preferential treatment in the recruitment process.

Médecins du Monde is an employer that promotes equal opportunities and implements a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.

The procedure is open to all candidates who think they meet the requirements of the position.

Médecins du Monde reserves the right not to follow up on this process or to close it before the date indicated.

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