CONTEXT OF THE NATIONAL PROGRAM:
International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs. Founded in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-denominational organization. Its mission is to improve quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities around the world. By providing 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 rehabilitates and helps devastated health care systems to regain their autonomy.
In recent years, Cameroon has been affected by crises in several neighboring countries, which have led to insecurity and left Cameroonian communities in a state of vulnerability, particularly women, and children living in border areas. IMC UK is one of the organizations working with WFP since July 2016 for nutritional assistance projects for refugees and host populations in Cameroon, more specifically in the North, East and Adamawa regions. Several hundred thousand refugees of various nationalities, but mainly Central Africans and Nigerians, have found refuge in Cameroon for several decades. UNHCR figures from the September 2023 fact sheet on Central African refugees in the Adamawa region reveal that there are 76,195 Central African refugees, of whom 17,481 live in the Ngam and Borgop camp with 2,485 fewer children 5 years old. The significant presence of refugees in these communities has worsened the situation of food insecurity prevailing in host communities where opportunities for income-generating activities, such as subsistence agriculture, livestock and small businesses, are limited. IMC, under WFP funding, will develop a food security, CBT and livelihoods program based on BSFP activities as well as supporting communities to vary the content of their meals.
Therefore, IMC wishes to recruit a CBT Supervisor who is responsible for the implementation of WFP cash transfer activities in Meiganga, Djohong and Ngaoui sub-divisions, including capacity building, planning and implementation activities and writing reports with the support of the project manager.
Job summary:
The CBT Supervisor , working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, is responsible for the daily technical planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of remittance activities on the field, as well as good coordination with stakeholders. This position requires an enthusiastic and highly individual motivation who has in-depth knowledge and skills in cash transfers, food security, livelihoods and community engagement in humanitarian and development contexts.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program management:
- Play a leading role in the planning and implementation of cash transfer program activities, working closely with the Project Manager and the Nutrition and Livelihoods team.
- He is responsible for developing tools and models that facilitate the management and implementation of operational aspects of cash transfer programs, in accordance with donor requirements and the cash transfer modality.
- Maintain a good network with other partner organizations working in the field of resilience and early recovery system.
- Apply knowledge and technical skills to implement and/or assist in community implementation of cash transfer programs;
- Take responsibility for collecting data, conducting assessments (needs, market, risks and security) and contributing to the development of proposals for the cash transfer project.
- Actively participate in the beneficiary selection process under the direction of the project manager.
- Engage and build strong relationships with community members, analyze collected data to identify gaps, design priority action plans and training modules on improved food security techniques, inputs, etc. in partnership with the community.
- Work in close collaboration with the various stakeholders (sectoral, local and administrative authorities, traditional and community leaders, humanitarian partners, community) to ensure a better understanding of the project, good mobilization for the conduct of planned activities and the achievement project objectives;
- Ensure planning of activities in the coverage area according to monthly and quarterly action plans to ensure the achievement of project objectives.
- Ensure that joint supervisions are planned in accordance with the project document.
- Ensure that the gender aspect is respected in the implementation of all project activities.
- Ensure that the project coverage area (villages where activities are implemented) has community-based complaints management and feedback mechanisms, and that feedback and feedback mechanism activities response from beneficiaries on cash programming is undertaken.
- Document field achievements, innovations, failures and lessons learned in order to integrate them into project activities and inform the project strategy.
- Monitor compliance of field work (trainings, field visits, meetings, etc.) with the requirements of IMC standards, and in accordance with the agreed and planned activity.
- Program implementation and capacity development:
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- Identify and strengthen existing support mechanisms and work closely with local counterparts to ensure community buy-in and cultural appropriateness of activities;
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- Provide advice and technical support to project staff and other teams in relation to project activities to ensure that program objectives are successfully achieved;
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- Ensure that monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely collection of data where appropriate.
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- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and final reports with accurate data to send to donors while ensuring the quality of their content and in a timely manner;
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- Train community staff in cash transfer programming. Maintain flexibility to take on additional responsibilities if necessary;
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- Contribute to information sharing and data management systems;
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- Work with other implementing partners to ensure rapid implementation of the program in line with global standards.
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- Ensure the implementation of field works within the stipulated deadlines, in accordance with the predefined schedule.
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- Inform and document anomalies and challenges encountered during the program implementation phase.
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- Carry out regular field visits, monitor, document and report work progress to the project manager on a daily and weekly basis.
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- Report any potential problems or conflicts and propose solutions during activities.
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- Report material usage and possible improvements.
- Coordination :
- Actively participate in nutrition, health, livelihoods and cash working groups and contribute to inter-agency initiatives, while promoting IMC as a leading agency in cash transfer;
- Field coordination with local stakeholders on best implementation, including participants and communities benefiting from project activities.
- Coordinate with local authorities and ensure continuous communication with beneficiaries, the health sector and community representatives regarding the implementation of works and in order to ensure seamless progress of activities.
- Support the establishment of relationships between the IMC, the public sector, the health district and other authorities, the municipality and the communities.
- Ensure maximum visibility of the IMC and relevant donors within the UN and NGO community;
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, in particular through the application of the organization’s code of conduct.
- Financial management :
- Logistics planning of field activities (purchasing, transport, distribution, etc.)
- Organize all logistics necessary for project activities, including workshops and training.
- Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations;
- Ensure that program activities are on budget and executed on time;
- Comply with CGI and donor requirements and report any funding issues;
- Attend Pipeline and PMT calls.
- Human ressources :
- Supervise and supervise all CBT staff working on the project;
- Ensure all program staff are evaluated on time and performance evaluation records are shared with the HR Assistant;
- Ensure the existence and implementation of the annual leave plan for CBT staff;
- Maintain open lines of communication with program staff;
- Contribute to the training of program staff;
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback to program staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance reviews.
- Professional relationships
- Work with Nutrition Project Manager, Field Coordinator, Site Manager, Finance Manager or Assistant, Logistics Assistant to ensure appropriate support is provided to the team.
- Interface with local delegates, local authorities and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of the CBT, Nutrition and Livelihoods program and to maximize distribution of resources and allocation of available funds;
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bac+3 in agro-industrial management, economics, marketing, rural development, banking, project management or similar with relevant experience for the position.
- At least 03 years of field experience including knowledge in food security and livelihoods, vegetable farming and skill development.
- Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
- Ability to remain positive and professional under stressful working conditions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, developing effective working relationships to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
- Good human resource management experience/skills and proven ability to create an environment that encourages teamwork and motivates a team across different geographies.
- Strong skills in public speaking, building effective partnerships, conducting evidence-based advocacy and facilitation.
- Ability to use good judgment, remain flexible in a changing environment and make independent decisions;
- Strong planning, organizing and reporting skills;
- Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, data management, Epi Info, Power Point, Outlook, etc.;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French;
- Work hard (with minimal supervision), be self-motivated and demonstrate a high level of integrity;
- Strong commitment to IMC’s core values.
Personal characteristics :
- Perfect personal integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Dynamic and able to multitask.
- Team spirit and problem-solving ability.
OTHERS:
- Security :
– Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
– Consider the safety implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with other staff, leaders and community 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 must 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 applicable, 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 role, the individual is expected to promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards , and adhere to these standards.
If this is a supervisory position, the individual must model ethical behavior through their own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that the people reporting to it have sufficient knowledge and 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 Safeguarding Policy and the Workplace Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct 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 people; and any form of human trafficking. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our code of conduct and ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or become aware of any violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report it.
- Equal Opportunities:
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to 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 a financial solicitation in connection with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at the website:* www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com .
How to apply
Composition of the application file: CV and cover letter; Proof of diploma and training presented; Employment certificates relating to professional experience; 3 Professional references; Application files marked “Application for the position of CBT Supervisor ***” must be sent to International Medical Corps at the following email address: *** camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only pre-selected Candidates will be contacted.
For the National Director and by delegation, the Human Resources Coordinator.
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