TEMPORARY TECHNICAL ADVISOR IN CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION, DELIMITATION AND DEMARCATION – GIZ CAMEROUN

OFFER DESCRIPTION

CALL FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A TEMPORARY TECHNICAL ADVISOR IN CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION, DELIMITATION AND DEMARCATION FOR THE ECCAS BORDERS PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT OF THE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (APF-CEEAC / GIZ) IN YAOUNDE IN CAMEROON.

A- CONTEXT

GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit, is an enterprise for international cooperation for sustainable development that operates on all continents. It offers forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalized world. In sometimes difficult conditions, GIZ supports complex processes of change and reform. Its main objective is to sustainably improve the living conditions of populations in cooperation countries.

The inadequate definition of borders and the often weak cooperation between African states in the joint governance of their borders regularly lead to conflicts and hinder regional integration. By creating border programs, the African Union (AU) and the Central African Economic Community (ECCAS) are tackling this problem. As part of the project “Support for the ECCAS Border Program” (APF), GIZ – on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union – advises and supports ECCAS and its Member States in the areas of delimitation, demarcation, cross-border cooperation, capacity building and implementation of regional policies, in short, “border governance”.

It is within this framework that the APF-ECCAS Project is recruiting for the needs of its activities in Cameroon, a Temporary Technical Advisor (TC) in Cross-Border Cooperation, delimitation and demarcation of borders.

B- RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the following activities:

• Work in close collaboration with Cameroonian partners and neighboring countries, in particular Chad, the Central African Republic, Gabon and the Republic of Congo, in the field of cross-border cooperation (CTF), delimitation and demarcation (D&D);

• Implement, coordinate and monitor activities in the areas of intervention in accordance with the objectives and indicators of the project and in consultation with the project coordinator and the line manager;
• Development and execution of program budgets in the above countries according to the GIZ rules (PuR) and according to the internal regulations of the program;
• Representation of the GIZ program vis-à-vis state authorities, partners and stakeholders;
• Ensure liaison with governmental and religious institutions, NGOs, and traditional and local authorities (local authorities; municipalities and regions) and NGOs/CSOs active in border areas;
• Maintain excellent communication and good flow of information within the team, between all relevant institutions, partners and GIZ and especially technical advisors in neighboring countries;
• Ensure that aspects of gender, human rights, peacebuilding, rights of indigenous peoples and the principle of “do no harm” are taken into account in all activities.
• Support partners, propose and carry out specific activities in this area

C- AWARDS

Within this framework and under the supervision of his/her immediate superior, the incumbent will be in charge of the following activities:

1. Management and coordination with partners

has. Support for the planning and execution of border delimitation/demarcation operations

• Support the planning and execution of the activities of the joint boundary delimitation/demarcation commissions, including delineation and demarcation;
• Work with technical structures (geographical institutes) on appropriate methods, techniques and technologies for land and river border delimitation/demarcation operations;
• Help determine the needs of partner institutions (logistics, technical and operational capacity building).

b. Support for cross-border cooperation and the development of border areas

• Support the improvement of cross-border cooperation between Cameroon and its neighboring countries, in particular Chad, Gabon, CAR and Republic of Congo;
• Support border governance and identify practical border intervention opportunities;
• Support awareness-raising and communication actions and advocate for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts with local and customary authorities;
• Support the implementation of local cross-border cooperation initiatives to strengthen integration, social cohesion and peace between communities;
• Support the organization of awareness and dialogue forums between local authorities, civil society and the local population;
• Support the promotion of border areas in collaboration with local media;
• Support awareness raising on passenger rights and obligations and the roles of different actors.

vs. Support for the operationalization of the political and programmatic framework for border governance

• Support partners in the development and/or implementation of their national border governance policy or action plan;
• Support cooperation with other partner structures, in particular universities, institutes and research centers on border issues;
• Support the organization of consultation dialogues between border management and control officials and actors and private sector actors (carriers, traders) on the promotion of cross-border trade along the corridors;
• Ensure capacity building of local and national institutions, border communities and non-governmental organizations for ownership and sustainability of project approaches.

d. Support for organizational development and project management