JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Social Services Officer, CoSMO Project
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC)

Supervisor: Field Manager, COSMO Project
City, Country: Buea (01), Douala (01)
Number of positions: 02, as indicated above

Desired start date: 05 January 2023 (subject to funding) Project duration: 5 years (2023-2028)
Duration of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT CENC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon(CENC) is the seat of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. The CENC works to ensure the dignity of the human being, the common good, the subsidiarity and the solidarity of all humans. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through access to quality education, health, the promotion of the commitment of the faithful to the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE CoSMO PROJECT
The CoSMO Project(Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children), a 5-year term of approximately US$33 million, is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It will cover at least 68 health districts in the 10 regions of Cameroon. The program will be implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) from January 1, 2023.

The OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) program addresses the challenges of the sustainable care of OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society, communities and households to provide care and quality support to children infected and affected by HIV in Cameroon. Under the leadership of CENC, implementing partners, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders will work collaboratively to reach approximately 65,000 OVC and their families in health districts across the country where the HIV burden is high. high. The program consists of HIV prevention and case-finding activities for OVC, as well as

JOB SUMMARY
As the CoSMO Project Social Services Officer, you will provide technical support and oversight to local organizations that implement community-based project activities in support of the work of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) in serving OVC and their guardians. You work
 

working closely with Field Managers and other CoSMO project staff to support implementing partners in using a family-centered, strengths-based case management approach to ensure that participants in the project receive direct, high-quality services and referrals based on beneficiary needs. Direct services include, but are not limited to E/AVIH, and adolescent mothers living with HIV and their case management in the household setting, adherence counselling, educational support, economic empowerment of households, positive parenting, adolescent services, early childhood development, WASH and nutrition. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly strives to improve the impact of its benefits for those we serve. The CENC is therefore seeking to recruit qualified personnel to fill the position of Social Services Officer. The detailed job description is as follows.

• Accompany implementing partners in the coordination, organization and compliance with norms and standards during the implementation of all case management, direct services, referral activities, as indicated in the implementation plan detailed implementation, in line with NCPC program quality principles and standards, donor requirements and good practice.
• Monitor and report on identified difficulties and/or gaps in order to adapt implementation plans and schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support implementing partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data according to specified mechanisms and tools. Support local partners in the preparation of reports according to the established schedule.
• Contribute to the development of capacity building plans based on the staffing needs and technical assistance needs of sub-grantee implementing partner organizations in case management, referral and direct services; coordinate capacity building activities of local partners, including training facilitation, supportive supervision, coaching and mentoring; monitor capacity building and technical assistance activities to ensure effective impact.
• Support accountability by assisting implementing partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data according to specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with the local partner(s) to prepare the reports according to the established schedule.

• Contribute to the identification of information for case studies and promising practice reports – accountability by assisting implementing partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data according to specified mechanisms and tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
• A bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in public health, nursing or social work would be an asset.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the field of project support.
• Prior knowledge or experience in the field of community health, particularly in the field of HIV services, services
Postcode: BP: 1963; 7624 Avenue
22231 1592-222314910 222314915

economic strengthening of households, early childhood development, adolescent services, and/or water, sanitation and nutrition, are strongly desired.
• Experience implementing and/or monitoring PEPFAR programs for OVC is an asset.
• Experience in facilitation, participatory action planning and/or community engagement required.
• Experience in capacity building of staff and partners preferred.
• Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data desired. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Critical thinking and strong logical reasoning skills. Observational, active listening and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound judgments.
Good relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners and community members. Ability to motivate partners and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple workflows with different stakeholders.
Training and facilitation skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy and punctuality in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Required Languages ​​Desired
• Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
b: Regular trips within the region/area covered in Cameroon. TR AL KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision: none
Internal: CENC/CoSMO project staff
External: CoSMO project subrecipient-implementing partner staff, PEPFAR care and treatment staff (clinical partners), USAID and PEPFAR representatives, consultants.
om eten es on the scale of the CENC ouri ut the staff of the ENC
They are anchored in the values, the guiding principles, the mission of the Catholic Church and of the CENC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
Respect for the dignity of the human person
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships
Professional development
Partnership
Responsibility Integrity
Postal code: BP: 1963 Address: 7624 Avenue
Tbi.: 00 (237) 222 31 1592-222 31 4910 Fax: (237) 222 31 4915
Responsibility and management
Strategic thinking
Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.
NCPC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NCPC is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY
Dossiers MUST include:
l . Letter of motivation addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC
2. CV of 04 pages maximum
3. List of at least 03 references, one of which must be a leader of a religious/confessional community
4. Proof of academic / professional qualifications relevant
5. Proof of work experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:
recruitment@necc-cenc.org
mentioning “Social Services Officer — CoSMO Project and specifying either Buea or
Douala” in the subject of the message
Deadline for receipt of applications: 15/12/2022 at midnight, Cameroon time. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be
considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
This position is reserved for Cameroonian nationals only.
Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the candidate should understand that NCPC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. NCPC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

Postal code: BP: 1963 Address: 7624 Avenue
Tel: Fax: (237) 22231 49 15

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Social Services Officer, CoSMO Project
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Field Manager, COSMO Project
Town, Country: Buea (01 Douala (01 )
Number of positions: 02, As specified above
Expected start date: January, 5th 2023 (contingent on funding)
Duration of the project: 5 years (2023-2028)
Duration of Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT NE-CC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) is the Head Quarter of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. NECC works to ensure dignity of the human being, common good, subsidiarity and in solidarity of all humans. NECC’s development work in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promoting commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE CoSMO PROJECT
The 5-year, approximately US$33 million Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CoSMO) Project funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will cover at least 68 health districts across all 10 regions of Cameroon. The program will be implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) as from January 1, 2023.
The OVC program addresses the challenges of sustainable care and support to OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society, communities, and households to provide quality care and support to HIV-infected and affected children in Cameroon. Under the leadership of NECC, subrecipients’ partners, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders will work collaboratively to reach about 65,000 OVC and their families in health districts across the country where the HIV burden is high. The program consists of HIV prevention and case finding activities for OVC as well as ensuring community support for linkage to care and retention among children and adolescents living with HIV with the goal of contributing to HIV epidemic control by attaining and sustaining the 95-95-95 targets of UNAIDS.

TERMS OF REFERENCE JOB Summary
As the CoSMO Social Services Officer, you will provide technical support and supervision to local organizations implementing community-based project activities in support of National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) work serving OVC and their
Postal Code: BP: 1963 7624 Avenue My
22231 1592-222314910 222314915
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caregivers. You will work closely with the Field Manager and other COSMO staff to support Sub recipient – implementing partners to use a family-centered, strengths-based case management approach to ensure project participants receive high quality direct services and referrals based on beneficiaries needs. Direct services include but are not limited to enrollment of C/ALHIV and Teen moms living with HIV and their case management within the framework of households, adherence counselling, educational support, household economic strengthening, positive parenting, adolescent services, early childhood development, WASH and nutrition. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. NECC therefore seeks to recruit qualified personnel to serve as Social Services Officers. The details of the job description are as seen below.
Utl s es sibilifie
• Accompany the Sub recipient – implementing partners in coordinating, organizing and ensuring the respect of the norms and standards during implementation of all case management, direct services, referral activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with NECC program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support Sub recipient – implementing partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Support local partners to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Assist in the development of capacity strengthening plans based on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of Sub recipient – implementing partner organizations related to case management, referrals and direct services; Coordinate capacity strengthening activities for local partners, including training facilitation, supportive supervision, coaching and mentoring; Monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• Support accountability through assisting Sub recipient – implementing partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or in the field of Social Work would be a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support.
• Knowledge or prior experience in Community Health in particular in the field of HIV services, social services, household economic strengthening, early childhood development, adolescent services, and/or WASH and nutrition is strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing and/or monitoring PEPFAR OVC programs is a plus.
• Experience in facilitation, participatory action planning and/or community engagement required.
Address: 7624 Avenue Fax: (230 222 31 49 15
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• Experience in capacity strengthening of staff and partners preferred.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) •
Critical thinking and
strong logical reasoning skills
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgments
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Ability to motivate partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.Ability to coordinate multiple work flows with different stakeholders simultaneously.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

• Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
Regular travels within the region / zone covered in Cameroon.

Supervisory: None
Internal: NECC/CoSMO staff
External: CoSMO Sub recipient – implementing partners staff, PEPFAR care and treatment (clinical partners) staff, USAID & PEPFAR representatives, consultants
NE •wide com etences for 011 NECC staff
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and the NECC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
Respect for the dignity of human being
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships
Professional growth
Partnership with others
Responsibility and accountability
Integrity
Responsibility and management
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.
NECCs talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NECC is an equal opportunity

employer.
Postcode: 1963 Avenue Mgr
Tel: 00(237) 22231 1592-222314910 49 15

HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST include:
l . Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
2. CV of maximum 4 pages
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which should be a leader of a religious/faith community
4. Evidence of relevant academic / professional qualifications
5. Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org

Mentioning “Social Services Officer – CoSMO Project and specify either Buea or Douala” in the subject line
Deadline: 15/1 2/2022 at midnight Cameroon time .
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is reserved only for Cameroonian nationals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the applicant must understand that NECC protects human life at all costs and will require the applicant to do the same if recruited. NECC also asks its staff to treat all persons with dignity and respect and to actively prevent

abuse, exploitation and trafficking.