PROGRAM ASSISTANT –  GNI GOOD NEIGBHBORS International

About Good Neighbors:
Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR) is an international non-governmental organization with its Head Office in Yaoundé and field Offices in Maroua and Mbalmayo. GNCMR’s work is focused on children sponsorship and community development, implementation implementing projects in the sectors of food security and livelihood, education, child protection, water, hygiene and sanitation, health, environment, gender and advocacy. Good Neighbors Cameroon works with different international partners such as the United Nations and INGOs to seek sustainable solutions to development and humanitarian challenges.
Good Neighbors Cameroon, whose head office is based in Yaoundé, is looking for 01 SSD Program Assistant for the office in Yaoundé.

I-    JOB DESCRIPTION
1.    Position: Sponsorship Program Assistant
Under the supervision of SSD Program officer, the SSD Program Assistant, will collaborate with the employees and volunteers of the organization in ensuring the effective execution of all tasks related to work of the department and Good Neighbors in general.
A.    Project design and implementation:
1.    Participate to the recruitment and monitoring of children to be sponsored;
2.    Participate in routine visits as part of the monitoring of the children (Annual Progress Report, Annual Children’s Letter, Food Distribution, Health Checkup of the Children…)

3.    Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual activity reports of the Operations Department;
4.    Participate in the planning, organization of field work missions in the framework of the operations;
5.    Participate in the follow-up and drafting of monthly activities initiated within the office and the field;
6.    Participate in the organization of trainings workshops and train local community volunteers in their tasks;
7.    Support the project team in their work, including reporting, reminders of meetings and other tasks;
8.    Carry out other tasks as requested by the hierarchy;

9.    React sensitively to emergency situations and issues.

B.    Location of the position: Mbalmayo

C.     Specific profiles required:
1.    Very good report and proposal writing skills;
2.    Must have at least 3 years of experience with the related position, working with International NGO;
3.    Candidate must have a minimum Bachelor Degree in Project management, Public Health, Community, Development Anthropology, Environment or any other equivalent.
4.    Experience in Managing health programs and projects will be an added advantage
5.    Have good organizational skills (Good interpersonal skills and abilities)
6.    Must have a Good Team working attitude and in networking.
7.    Must have a good Public Relation Skills.
8.    Should be able to work under-pressure, with a sense of humor
9.    Should have a good master of computer programs (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
10.    Must have good rational qualities.
11.    Must be ready and available to travel in places that Good Neighbors Cameroon is carrying out its projects
12.    Must possess good conceptual capacity, elaborating, reading, analyzing and editing documents.

13.    Must be fluent in English or French speaking and reading (the local language will be an asset)
14.    Experience of working in international NGO is an asset.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE AT GNCMR
The recruitment procedure consists of 3 key stages:
1.    Pre-selection on the basis of the application (only shortlisted candidates are selected for the written test).
2.    A physical written technical test;
3.    An oral interview

At each stage, only selected candidates are contacted.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position    Sponsorship Program Assistant
Number    01
Under the supervision of    SSD Program Officer
Location    Mbalmayo
Starting date    As soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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

Remarks:
–    All interested candidates may apply for only one position.
–    Under the decision of the selection committee and acceptance of a candidate, a candidate may be reallocated to another position in accordance with his/her CV

N.B:
1.    The application should be addressed to the Country Director of Good Neighbors Cameroon and sent by e-mail to the unique address recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com  with the title of the post you are applying for in the subject line “SSD Program Assist _ Mbalmayo”
2.    No latecomers will be allowed to enter the Organization for the Interview and they will be disqualified.
3.    Submission of any fake documents will cause automatic disqualification and cancellation of the application.

DEADLINE: 06th March, 2025 at midnight, Local time

Only selected candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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