Program Coordinator – Yaoundé – Cameroon

A major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. She is also at the head of 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the CRF operates in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster Risk Management.

In the same way as in the professions that it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross internationally places all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This results in an articulation of emergency, post-emergency, crisis exit and reconstruction activities aimed at maximum efficiency. The objective is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to allow populations to regain their complete autonomy.

Our association also wants to strengthen its presence and the promotion of its priority commitments within the International Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

Working environment

The French Red Cross has been present in Cameroon since 2009 at the request of the Cameroon Red Cross, as provided for in the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. As part of this partnership, the CRF intervenes for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations in the Far North and East regions, particularly where security and socio-political crises amplify the vulnerabilities of populations in the same way as change. climatic.

Alongside the CRC, the CRF participates in the humanitarian response in Cameroon in two main themes: health and risk and disaster management with the financial support of European donors in particular the AFD, DGINTPA, DGECHO and the Embassy. of France. Furthermore, strengthening the capacities of the CRC is at the heart of the FIU’s mandate.

The French Red Cross in Cameroon has a coordination office in Yaoundé housed within the Cameroonian Red Cross compound, and operational sub-offices in Batouri, Maroua and Kousseri.

Respect for human dignity, the principles and values ​​of its Movement, the responsibility of its actors and continuous improvement are key notions in a solidarity organization like the French Red Cross (CRF). The association is committed to high standards of ethics and quality and the greatest transparency towards all internal and external stakeholders. In this dynamic, the CRF has a SERA quality framework which sets the Quality objectives to be achieved and the series of actions and means, in terms of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning to be implemented. work within international action.

Job

General mission of the DMI

Placed under the authority of the Head of Delegation, the Program Coordinator contributes to the operational strategy of the Delegation, ensures monitoring and management of implementation and supports the development of programs, and contribute to representation with partners and humanitarian coordination bodies.

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Mission 1: Actively contribute to the operational strategic positioning and development of the Delegation in support of the Head of Delegation (HOD)
• Mission 2: Coordinate the development and writing of new quality project proposals, in coordination with the national host company and in consistency with the annual operational programming of the Delegation validated by the CRF and the SNH
• Mission 3: Support program teams in the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects in accordance with the CRF’s international strategy and with strategic planning in the country of intervention
• Mission 4: Contribute to the representation of the FIU and the development of partnerships in support of the Head of Delegation
• Mission 5: Ensure good coordination and support of project and program teams for quality project management
• Mission 6: Ensure and supervise the reporting aspects and coordinate the SERA component
• Mission 7: Ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
• Mission 8: Participate in Community Engagement and Accountability to Beneficiaries
• Mission 9: Participate in good partnership relations and the development of National Societies
• Mission 10: Ensure effective and dynamic management and animation of your team

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Hierarchical link: Ensured by the Head of Delegation

Collaborates internally with:

• The Head of Sub-Delegation (HoSD)
• Technical and Support Coordinators
• Project managers
• The delegate WILL

Collaborates externally with:

• The SNH program manager
• Technical references
• His SNH counterparts

Desired start date

November 2023

Practical information related to the position

Terms of employment

Type of status: expatriate
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract under French law/precariousness bonus paid at the end of the contract
Salary: salary range, according to the classification of the position on the CRf grid and according to the experience of the candidate
. end of year: equivalent to a 13th month pro-rata to the time of presence
Per diem: daily per diem which varies depending on the country
Leave: 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Plane ticket covered 100% by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
Health coverage: CFE + Mutual MSH (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
MedEvac/repatriation insurance: YES
Other insurance: provident insurance ( death-disability)

Summary

Location: Yaoundé – CAMEROON
Duration: 6 months
To be filled: November 2023
Status: DMI

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close recruitment before the deadline for the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

Without further contact from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we will not respond favorably to your application.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To better understand the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completion of these training courses constitutes a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the Federation international, the ICRC and national societies. Stay Safe, for its part, aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the International Federation Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Experiences

• Experience of at least 3 years in the same type of position in Coordination
• Previous experience in Project Manager positions
• Experience and/or knowledge in communication with various authorities and partners
• Experience in developing new projects
• Experience in donor reporting and contractual management

Education

• Studies in coordination of humanitarian or development projects or technical profile
• Mastery of the project cycle and project management tools
• Knowledge of different humanitarian sectors
• Mastery of the humanitarian coordination system
• Knowledge of the main donors and rules

SKILLS

• Organizational capacity
• Coordination capacity
• Great writing and synthesis skills
• Great capacity for communication and diplomacy
• Sense of teamwork
• Experience in team management

Valued skills

• Mastery of the Office pack (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), network work (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement

Skills linked to the specific environment of the mission:

• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly
• Restraint, patience and diplomacy in institutional relations
• Ability to work within a coordination team and in functional contact with project and field teams (remotely)
• Comfortable working with a multicultural team

LANGUAGES

• Excellent level of French/English required (spoken and written)

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