Recruitment notice: Project Manager (Local Position) Source International Medical Corps

NATIONAL PROGRAM CONTEXT:

International Medical Corps is a global nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Founded in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, apolitical and non-denominational organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities around the world. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to those most at risk, and with the flexibility to respond quickly to emergency situations,

International Medical Corps has been present in Cameroon since 2008 to provide assistance to the thousands of Central African refugees who have crossed the border and taken refuge in Cameroon following the political and social unrest that has taken place in CAR since 2005. International Medical Corps provides care essential health and nutrition services to more than 75,000 Nigerian refugees in Minawao refugee camp in the Far North region, according to the latest data from UNHCR and its partners.

Missions and responsibilities

Primary objective

In close collaboration with the Supervisors and other technical staff of the project, the Project Manager contributes, under the responsibility of the Field Coordinator, to ensuring the design and supervision of the implementation of the UNICEF project in the communes of Garoua-Boulai , Bétaré-Oya, Mandjou, Kette, Ouli and Kentzou (East region), including capacity building, planning and implementation of activities, management, monitoring, reporting and budget coordination.

Job summary:

The Project Manager works under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of field activities such as providing technical and operational support to the field team to ensure good work performance, analyze GBV and child protection trends, service gaps in focus areas and suggest ways to develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs, Contribute to program design and in the preparation of concept notes, proposals and the report. He/she provides daily technical support and coaching to the project team and partners or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. 1. 1. 1. Specific tasks:

Work closely with the coordination team to understand program objectives and meet expectations, achieve program objectives and determine operational needs;

• • GBV and child protection trends, service gaps in areas of intervention and suggest ways to develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs; – Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals for any other program; – Contribute to the development of a project monitoring and evaluation system; – training materials to build the capacity of MINAS, MINPROFF staff, staff, community organizations and members of women’s associations in the area of ​​protection (GBV and child protection) and livelihoods ; – Lead the development of work plans, expenses and supplies for the program and ensure that they correspond and are applied by all program staff in the areas of intervention; – Provide technical advice and support to project staff and other teams in relation to project activities to ensure that programming objectives are successfully achieved; – Collaborate with all community programs in the areas of intervention for the strengthening of the community protection mechanism; – Identify partners and points of service and support for people in need of protection assistance; – Actively participate in protection working groups (GBV and PC and contribute to inter-agency initiatives; – Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, in particular through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct; – Ensure compliance with donor financial rules;

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2. Education/Training, experience and skills

Education/Training :

• Master 2 in social sciences, public health, international development or other relevant field of study preferred

Experience :

• At least five years of field experience, including experience managing and protecting GBV or/or child protection programs;

• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects;

• Supervisory experience with strong team management skills;

• Experience in managing emergency and/or development projects and in behavior change communication (BCC).

Skills/Attitudes:

• Good knowledge of transversal protection

• Good knowledge in the field of participatory development approaches

• Good knowledge of plant and animal production

• Great capacity for human contact, diplomacy, self-control, interest in cultural differences, availability, flexibility, ability and motivation to work in a team, ability to manage stress and live in an isolated context, diligence, tenacity, determination, integrity, adaptability, sense of initiative, ease of communication, sense of responsibility, respect for the framework and teamwork.

•Autonomy, initiative and knowledge of the area of ​​intervention.

3. Others:

• Security :

– Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;

– Consider the security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with other staff, community leaders and volunteers.

• Compliance and Ethics:

– Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics within International Medical Corps. To the extent applicable to the position, the candidate should fully understand and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards.

– Performs work with the highest level of integrity.

– Communicate these standards to staff, where appropriate, and partners and require them to adhere to these values.

• Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

• Code of Conduct:

In this position, the individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of compliance and ethics standards of International Medical Corps and donors , and adhere to these standards.

If in a supervisory position, the individual must model ethical behavior through their own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that the people who report to him have the knowledge and sufficient resources to follow the standards described in the code of conduct and ethics; monitor the compliance of the people he supervises; apply the International Medical Corps Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguard Policy and the Protection Against Harassment, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fair; support employees who, in good faith, raise questions or concerns.

• Backup:

All staff have a shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect the populations they work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes protection against the following behaviors by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, at-risk adults or LGBTI persons; and all forms of human trafficking. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violation of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguard Policy,

• Equal Opportunity:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability or veteran status.

***International Medical Corps does not solicit any fees, payments, or other monetary transactions from job applicants. If you are the subject of any financial solicitation in connection with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at the website:*** www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com .

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