Conference Episcopale Nationale du Gameroun
National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon
Postal code: BP: 1963 Address: 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaoundé 3
Tel.: 00 (237) 22231 15 92,222 31 49 10 22 31 49 15 Eqnail: cenc20042003@yahoo.ca Country: Cameroon City: Yaoundé – Mvolyé

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position: Business Development Officer, Projects Unit
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC)

Supervisor. Operations Manager of the Projects Unit
City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Publication date: October II, 2023
Number of positions: 01
Desired start date: immediately
Duration of contract: 1 1 month (with possibility of renewal)

ABOUT THE 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, subsidiarity and solidarity of all humans. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promotion of the commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
PROJECT SUMMARY
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is strengthening its operational systems to produce an improved and robust structure that can meet donor requirements in the context of development. The ‘Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way’ (ALLRight) approach is an important means of achieving CRS’s Vision 2030 strategy. CRS places particular emphasis on supporting local institutions in achieving their ambitions to be effective, dynamic and sustainable catalysts for change for the people and communities they serve.
CENC currently has more than 6 projects sponsored by several international donors. For the past three years, CENC has worked as a transition partner for a project funded by the U.S. government. The CENC is therefore looking for qualified candidates for the projects unit, whose major role is to coordinate and harmonize the various projects within the CENC.

TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager of the Projects Unit, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for helping the CENC obtain better visibility in the field of development and financial growth.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Establish key relationships with partners, identify and map different partnership opportunities.
• Identify funding opportunities • Write and supervise the writing of proposals
• Develop strategies and growth plans
• Think strategically — view the big picture, set goals and objectives to develop and improve visibility of the CENC in the context of development.
• Work strategically — perform the planning necessary to implement operational changes.
• Learn about trends and changes in the world of business development
• Ensure that best partnership practices are applied to all projects and that successes are shared.
• Work with CENC partnership teams and selected key partners in identifying, designing and coordinating capacity building activities needed to improve project performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
• Master’s degree in business development, business administration, international relations, marketing or any other related field.
• Minimum experience of 4 years in a similar field or position
• Proven experience in business development (you must provide proof).
• Computer literacy, MS Office.
• Knowledge of al-IX business consulting tools, including Excel modeling, business plan analysis, interview techniques and research.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good ability to handle pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Personal skills
• Have good managerial skills. Ability to lead diverse/multidisciplinary teams;
• Have very good relationship management. Ability to build relationships with people at all levels, internally and externally. Strategy in how to approach each relationship; Be rigorous and have a sense of responsibility;
• Have very good skills in strategy, analysis, systems thinking, problem solving, with the ability to see the big picture, exercise judgment and make sound decisions;
Be proactive, resourceful, solution and results oriented; be dynamic, have the capacity to innovate and develop a structure; Have moral integrity.
Required travel rate: across the national territory.
Required/Desired Language: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
KEY WORKING RELATIONS
Internal: General Secretariat — Project Managers — Head of Department/Commissions/unit staff responsible for Projects –
External: Partners — Leaders of partner organizations
CENC-wide skills (for all CENC staff):
These are anchored in the values, guiding principles, mission of the Catholic Church and 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 subsidence
• Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships
Professional development
Partnership
Responsibility
Responsibility and management
Strategic spirit
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CENC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The CENC is an employer subscribing to the principle of equal access to employment.
HOW TO APPLY
 Files MUST ONLY include:
l. Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC of one (01) page maximum;
2. CV of four (04) pages maximum;
3. List of at least 3 references, one of whom must be a leader of a religious/faith community
4. Proof of relevant academic/professional qualifications
5. Proof of professional experience.
All files MUST be submitted in pdf format and renamed as follows: “File name_your name” for example “CV_your name”
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
mentioning “Business development Officer —Projects Unit
” in subject.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 20/10/2023 at midnight Cameroon time.
No applications submitted through any channel other than that indicated above will be considered. Incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline,
This position is only reserved for candidates of Cameroonian nationality. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
NB: When applying for this job, the candidate must understand that the CENC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. CENC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Business Development Officer,
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Operations Manager, Projects Unit
Town, Country. Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: immediately
Publication date: I Ith Octobcr, 2023
Duration Of Contract: 1 months (With possibility Of extension)
ABOUT NECC
The National   Confort-:nm Of Cnrnnrnnn (NFCC) thr: Hc:ad QI of tha Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the prornotion of human dignity is at the center Of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Coals. 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 PROJECT
The National Episcopal Conference Of Cameroon (NECC), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is strengthening its operational systems to produce an improved and robust structure that can meet donor requirements for development. The Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way (ALLRight) approach is an important means of achieving CRS’ Vision 2030 strategy. CRS places particular emphasis on supporting local institutions to realise their ambitions to be effective, dynamic and sustainable catalysts for change for the people and communities they serve.
NECC currently has over 6 projects sponsored by a number Of international donors. For the past three years, NECC has worked as a transition partner for a project funded by the US government. NECC is therefore looking for qualified candidates for the Projects Unit, whose major role is to coordinate and harmonise the various projects within NECC.
TERMS OF REFERENCE JOB Summary
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager of the Projects Unit, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for helping CENC to achieve greater visibility in the area of development and financial growth.
Duties and responsibilities
Establish key relationships with partners, identify and map partnership opportunities.
Identify funding opportunities – Write and oversee the writing of proposals  Develop strategies and growth plans
Think strategically – visualise the big picture, set goals and objectives to develop and  raise the profile of CENC in development.
Working strategically – carrying out the necessary planning to implement operational  changes.
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the world Of business development
Ensure that best partnership practice is applied to all projects and that successes are shared.
Work with the CENC partnership teams and key partners in the identification, design and coordination of capacity building activities required to improve project performance.
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in business development, business administration, international relations, marketing or any other related field.
At least 4 years’ experience in a similar field or position
Proven experience in business development (proof required).
• Computer literate, MS Office.
Knowledge of business advisory tools including Excel modelling, business plan analysis, interview techniques and research.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. – Good ability to handle pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Personal skills
Good management skills. Ability to lead diverse/multidisciplinary teams;
Excellent relationship management skills. Ability to build relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally. A strategic approach to each relationship: Thoroughness and a sense of responsibility;
Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to see the big picture, exercise good judgement and make sound decisions;   Be proactive, resourceful, solution- and results-oriented;
Be dynamic, have the ability to innovate and develop a structure; Have moral probity.
Travel requirement: 15% nationwide.
Language requirements / desired: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:     General     Secretariat    Project     Managers    Head    of Department/Commissions/Project Unit Staff – External: Paratenaries    Heads of Department/Commissions/Project Unit Staff.
External: Partners – Heads Of partner organisations
NECC-wide competences (for all NECC staff)
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and fhe 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.
NECC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect Our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NECC is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST include:
6.    Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
7.    CV of maximum 4 pages
8.    List of at least 3 references, one Of which should be a leader Of a religious/faith community
9.    Evidence of relevant academic / professional qualifications
10. Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning “Business Development Officer — Projects Unit” in the subject line  Deadline: m/ 10/2023 at midnight Cameroon time.
Incomplete applications or applications received affer 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 harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.