Country Representative FAIRMED Cameroon
FAIRMED, an international NGO based in Switzerland, is looking for a Country Representative for its program in Cameroon.
FAIRMED
Our vision is that no one should suffer or die from a curable disease. We want all people to have equitable access to prevention and acceptable health care, of satisfactory quality and at an affordable cost, and to benefit from a healthy and equitable environment. In order to break the vicious circle of poverty and disease, we enable the poorest in Africa (Congo Basin) and in the Indian subcontinent (from Nepal to Sri Lanka), to have equal opportunities in matter of health. We contribute to alleviating the burden of poverty-related diseases, including neglected tropical diseases.
Purpose of the position: Represent FAIRMED in Cameroon and ensure the proper implementation of projects. He/She is the guarantor of the proper implementation of projects in line with the intervention logic, FAIRMED’s strategy and in compliance with internal and contractual procedures. We are looking for a well-experienced program manager who will be responsible for representing FAIRMED with partners, donors, authorities and other institutions, but also for guiding, stimulating and motivating a multidisciplinary team; and who is inspired by his vision of sustainable development, more specifically for the causes of FAIRMED.
Profile of the candidate:
Essential Skills:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology), Management or relevant specialties
Relevant experience related to the post of minimum 5 years in program management in precarious or post-conflict security contexts;
Excellent knowledge of the Project Cycle; knowledge of MS Office package.
Mastery of the procedures of the main donors (European Commission, USAID, UNHCR, ECHO etc.);
Knowledge and experience writing projects and budgets;
Excellent knowledge of the French language; Good knowledge of the English language.
Good knowledge of the functioning in Cameroon of the world of NGOs, donors, development actors and state structures (Health, Social Sector and others)
Others:
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Strong sense of organization, ability to make decisions independently, responsibility;
Very good problem-solving attitude and versatility;
Strong capacity in leadership and diplomacy;
Ability to work under pressure and stress management;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with very different personalities;
Excellent ability to work in a team and by objectives.
Experience or at least interest in working with and for minorities and indigenous peoples is a strong asset.
Main Responsibilities:
Relevance and operational quality / monitoring of operations: Guarantee the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of the programs implemented on the mission. Ensure the relevance, quality and consistency of the programs, in compliance with the operational strategy, FAIRMED technical requirements and donors.
Mobilization of resources: Ensure the mobilization of financial resources and the means necessary for the accomplishment of projects. Definition and Application of FAIRMED policy in Cameroon: Analysis of the socio-economic, health and security context in Cameroon; Negotiate and manage the various partnerships, search for new funding.
Finance: Responsible for funds and financial management of the mission, oversees the financial and administrative control of all operations of FAIRMED Cameroon.
HR management: Ensure the management of the FAIRMED country team and the supervision of the project coordinators. Build and maintain a dynamic team allowing the successful achievement of objectives, while promoting the ethics and values of FAIRMED. Ensure the proper application of the Human Resources policy and procedures.
Security: Be responsible for the security of teams and assets, under the supervision of the Program Manager at the headquarters in Bern. Implementation of a permanent security watch and analysis of the security situation. Regular updating of security-related documents and procedures and ensuring that everyone on the mission complies with them. Ensure the immediate management of security incidents that may occur on the mission.
Representation: Representation of FAIRMED in Cameroon: Interlocutor between FAIRMED and the Government, Health Services, WHO and other governmental and non-governmental organizations, embassies, donors, platforms, health cluster.
Internal and external communication: Guarantee the respect of deadlines and the quality of the documents produced by the mission and the project teams. Ensure that key operational information circulates correctly, on the mission and the various offices and with the various departments at headquarters. Regular sharing of information with headquarters on the progress of its intervention as well as on meetings, socio-political development, the security situation and health policy. Responsible for the quality of technical and financial reports.
How to apply
Anyone interested is asked to send their file (CV, cover letter, scanned copies of diplomas and work certificates) by email until Sunday, October 23, 2022 to the following contact: application@fairmed.ch
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, interviews are scheduled within fifteen days after the closing date. The position offered is a local contract. The workplace is in Yaoundé.
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