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

Supervisor: Information System Manager, CoSMO Project
City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01

Desired start date: 05 January 2023 (subject to funding)
Project duration: 5 years (2023-2028)
Contract duration: 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 human beings. 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 (Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children) project is a 5-year, approximately US$33 million project funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 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, sub-recipient 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 with high HIV burden. The program consists of HIV prevention and case-finding activities for OVC, as well as

TERMS OF REFERENCE Project Summary
You will ensure the maintenance of CoSMO project applications and databases, the implementation of new components of the information system and the management of user privileges. You will provide users on the one hand with working tools and training materials to support capacity building or data management, and on the other hand with the technical support required in
postal operations: BP. : 1963: 7624 Avenue
1592-222314910 22231 49 15
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project data collection and processing applications. You will also be in charge of data cleaning and visualization.
Role$ and responsibilities
• Manage the routine data collected within the framework of the COSMO project and guarantee their quality and security;
• Identify and notify appropriate teams of data errors and inconsistencies;
• Develop and maintain collection tools, applications and databases according to the needs of different teams
• Produce and update technical documentation on tools, applications and databases;
• Produce, according to the needs of the different teams, tables and graphs of indicators to support the performance evaluation and monitoring of the COSMO project;
• Propose and support capacity building of appropriate teams on applications and data management
• Create user privileges on applications and databases; Provide the technical support required by users;
• Perform other duties assigned by the Information System Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field. Masters would be a plus.
• At least three years of experience in software development.
• At least three years of experience in database development and management.
• Having worked in a humanitarian project in a similar position would be a plus.
Knowledge ta titudes
• Excellent skills on MySQL, PostgreSQL database management systems.
• Good skills in data analysis and visualization software such as EXCEL and Power BI.
• Excellent skills in the SQL language.
• Good skills in JAVA and PHP development languages ​​and frameworks.
• Knowledge of good ICT practices. Personal
skills • Good communication skills
• Be honest and able to maintain the confidentiality of information Be solutions and results oriented.
• Be open to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under high pressure
Languages ​​required / desired
• Be bilingual (French and English) and master one of the two languages. Travel required: travel to Cameroon.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Supervision: None
Internal: CENC/CoSMO project MEAL and program staff, CONFERENCE

Projects Unit staff External: CoSMO project sub-recipient MEAL staff — Strategic Stakeholder Information staff. CENC-wide competencies (for all) They are rooted in the values, guiding principles, mission of the Catholic Church and of CENC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results: • • 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 growth
• Partnership
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Accountability and management
• Strategic
thinking Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties 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
Files MUST include:
I . Motivation letter addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC;
2. CV of maximum pages;
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which must be a leader of a religious/denominational community
4. Evidence of relevant academic/professional qualifications
5. Evidence of work experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning “Information System Officer — CoSMO Project” in the subject
line Deadline for receipt of applications: 1 5/12/2022 at midnight Cameroon time . Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications from women are 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,

trafficking.
Postcode: BP 1963
Tel. 00(237) 22231 1592-222314910

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Information System Officer, CoSMO Project
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Information System Manager, CoSMO Project
Town, Country: Yaounde, Cameroon
Number of position: 01
Expected start date: January 03rd, 2023 (contingent on funding)
Duration of the project: 5 years (2023-2028)
Duration of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT NECC
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 I, 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
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You will ensure the maintenance of CoSMO project applications and databases, the implementation of new components of the information system and the management of user privileges. You will provide users on the one hand with working tools and training materials 10 support capacity building or data management, and on the other hand with the technical support required in the operation of the project’s data collection and operations. You will also be in charge of data cleaning and visualization.

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Manage the routine data collected within the framework of the COSMO project and guarantee their quality and security;
Identify and notify appropriate teams of data errors and inconsistencies; Develop and maintain data collection tools, applications and databases according to the needs of the different teams;
• Produce and update technical documentation on tools, applications and databases;
• Produce, according to the needs of the different teams, tables and graphs of indicators to support the performance evaluation and monitoring of the CoSMO project;
• Propose and support capacity building of appropriate teams on applications and data management;
• Manage user privileges on applications and databases:
• Provide technical support required by users;
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Information System Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
Bachelor degree in a field related to computer science; Master’s degree will be an advantage.
At least three years of experience in software development.
At least three years of experience in database development and management. Having already had to work in a humanitarian project in a similar position would be a plus.
Skills
Excellent skills on MySQL, PostgreSQL database management systems;
Good skills in data analysis and visualization software such as EXCEL and Power
Excellent skills in the SQL language:
Good skills in JAVA and PHP development languages ​​and frameworks;
Good communication skills;
Be honest and able to maintain the confidentiality of information;
Knowledge of good IT practices;
Be solutions and results oriented;
Be open to continuous improvement; Ability to work under high pressure.
Personal qualities
• Good communication skills;
• Be honest and able to maintain the confidentiality of information
• Be solutions and results oriented.
• Be open to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under high pressure
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• Be bilingual (French and English) and master at least one of the two languages. Travel tequired: 10% travel in Cameroon.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Supervision: None
Internal: NECC/CoSMOS MEAL and Program staff, Projects Unit staff

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1592-222314910 22231 49 15
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External: MEAL Staff of COSMO sub recipients, Strategic Information Staff of other stakeholders.

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
Strategic mindset
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:
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 “Information System Officer — CoSMO Project” in the subject line Deadline: 15/12/2022 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 harass

abuse, exploitation and trafficking.