Job Opportunity: Operations Program Assistant, Maroua

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Operations Program Assistant
Number 01
Under the supervision of Head of Operations Department
Location Maroua
Starting date Could start from the 13rd of March 2023, depending on the availability of the department, the date could be revised

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international NGO established in March 1991 in Seoul, South Korea. GNI is currently operating in 35countries all over the world and specialized in community development including activities of education and child protection; health promotion and prevention; water and sanitation; income generation; advocacy; community partnership and network building. Good Neighbors Cameroon has been working in Cameroon to promote health and education and to improve water and sanitation at the community level since 2014. Good Neighbors Cameroon, whose head office is based in Yaoundé, is looking for one (01) Operation Program Assistant for the office in Maroua.
I- JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Position: Program Assistant
Staff reports to: Head of the Operations Department (when necessary to the Program Officer)
On a general note, the OD assistant will participate in the execution of all tasks related to work of the department and Good Neighbors in general.
A. Project design and implementation:
1. Assist in the research of new CDPs, prepare proposals
2. Assist the OD Officer for effective and efficient management of field program, consistent with the project management cycle
3. Attend to regular internal meetings with the members of the department to plan and review activities in the field as well as present reports of ongoing activities.
4. Assist in coordinating compilation of monthly and quarterly reports at field office level
5. Assist in coordinating regular project reviews in conjunction with the team, local stakeholders and project partners
6. Assist in Drawing up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team/staff
7. Assist in ensuring all relevant authorities and others are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
8. Type documents, reports and correspondence related to different projects
9. Good inter-team communication, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur in consultation with the Program Officer
10. Good inter-team communication, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur in consultation with the Operation Officer
11. Carry out other duties assigned by the direct supervisor

B. Representation and visibility and stakeholder Management
Manage the relationship between GN and different stakeholders especially at community level in Akoeman and Mbalmayo

C. Support Monitoring & Evaluation activities
1. Monitor activity progress according to project indicators for all projects in the Akoeman and Obeck CDPs
2. Track project activity results in the achievement of its intended outputs on a regular basis
3. Implement and support in the areas of data collection and internal reporting
4. Attend all project activities that require monitoring and evaluation in the field
5. Support research and study activities on monitoring and evaluation related issues
6. Undertake any other project related M&E duties assigned by supervisors
Location of the position: Maroua

Specific profiles required:
1 Candidate should be at most 35 years old
2. Candidate must have a minimum Bachelor Degree in Project management, Public Health or any other equivalent. Experience in Managing health programs and projects will be an added advantage
3. Must have at least 2 years of experience with the related position, working with an organization.
4. Must have a Good Team working attitude and in networking.
5. Must have good Public Relations Skills.
6. Should be able to work under-pressure, with a sense of humor
7. Should have a good master of computer programs (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
8. Must have good rational qualities.
9. Must be ready and available to travel in places that Good Neighbors Cameroon is carrying out her projects
10. Must possess good conceptual capacity, elaborating, reading, analyzing and editing documents.
11. Must be fluent in English or French speaking and reading (but English language will be an asset)

1. Start date: Could start from the 13rd of March 2023, depending on the availability of the department, the date could be revised

II- CONSTITUTION OF THE FILE

The applicant must provide the following documents in English or French
– A letter of motivation;
– A curriculum vita (of two pages maximum), with at least two references attesting to good character and aptitude for work;
– A copy of the last diploma and work experience certificates
– A copy of the ID card

NB:

1- All interested candidates may apply for only one position. However, under the decision of the selection committee and the acceptance of the said candidate, a candidate may be reallocated to another position in accordance with his/her CV
2- The latecomers will not be allowed to enter the Organization for the written tests, they will be disqualified automatically.
3- Submission of any fake documents will cause automatic disqualification and cancellation of the application.
4- Good Neighbors Cameroon will not cover any expenses of candidates during this recruitment process.
5- RECRUITMENT AT GOOD NEIGHBORS IS FREE ON CHARGE

6- The application file should be addressed to the Country Director of the GNCMR and physically submitted to one of our offices: recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com or Maroua Office: at the level of the Comice not far from the UNHCR offices at the place known as “Fresh fish market
with the mention entitled “GNCMR-23-MAR-OD PROGRAM ASSISTANT”

Telephone  : 6 69 95 74 56

Date of issue: 01st of February 2023
Deadline for applications: Sunday 12th February 2023 before 23: 50 pm
Only selected candidates will be contacted for the stage.