*The Center for Environment and Development (CED) announces the recruitment of five (05) Village Animators*

The Center for Environment and Development (CED) announces the recruitment of five (05) Village Animators as part of the Natura South-East project, dedicated to supporting the reduction of human rights violations and conflict resolution on the outskirts of the Dja Wildlife Reserve (RFD) and the Lobéké National Park (PNL).
Monday, May 5, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title
Village Animator, Natura South-East Project – CED Cameroon
05 positions to be filled
Context
The Center for Environment and Development (CED) is an organization that works for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development. In 2024, the CED was awarded, by the European Union (EU), through the European Forest Institute (EFI), funding for the Natura South-East territorial project, supporting the territorial governance of the municipalities on the outskirts of the Dja Reserve and the Lobéké National Park.
Presentation of the Natura Sud-Est Project
The CED’s activities are part of a larger program divided into three components: C1 – Conservation, C2 – Green Economy and C3 – Territorial Governance. Nitidæ will implement its activities within the framework of component 3, with its partners EFI and Nitidæ. Each partner of the component will have its activities according to different specific objectives, while working in collaboration. The specific objectives are: SO1 – The planning, autonomy and governance of municipalities is improved (Nitidæ); SO2 – Human rights violations are reduced (CED); SO3 – Multi-stakeholder dialogue and coordination are strengthened and fed into the various intervention scales of the program (EFI).
As part of its mission, the CED’s activities focus on reducing human rights violations through the establishment of a complaint management mechanism and a conflict resolution system around the two aforementioned landscapes. During the first year of project implementation, actions will be focused around RFD, with the main expected results:

– The two landscapes (RFD and PNL) and the 3 target groups (Indigenous communities (IP), women and children) are covered by 2 complaints management mechanisms (MGP) that allow for the detection, processing and monitoring of human rights violations.
– An annual report on human rights in the two landscapes is published during the duration of the project;
– A 25% increase in complaints received that have been the subject of a procedure.
– 500 people trained on human rights
– With the establishment of a conflict resolution system, directly linked to the MGP and the mapping of conflict risk sites, at least two cases per year in each department of the project area were brought to the attention of the administrative authorities for resolution.
Mission of the position and hierarchical position:
As part of the establishment and deployment of the MGP and the conflict resolution system, the Village Animator (AV) will be responsible for supporting and raising awareness among Local and Indigenous Communities on human rights issues and mobilizing them for their active participation in decision-making processes.
He/She will work with and under the hierarchy of Junior Lawyers under the coordination of the Project Manager and the Senior Lawyer.
Workplace:
The positions are based in the communes of Djoum, Mintom and Lomié. The village animator will be and/or may be required to carry out missions in Yaoundé, from one commune to another and in the project villages during the duration of his/her contract.

Responsibilities:
The AV will be responsible for contributing to the MGP’s coverage of the municipalities of Djoum, Mintom, and Lomié and for resolving conflicts in these municipalities.
Responsible for supporting and organizing Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples (CLPA) in their participation in human rights processes, under the supervision of his superiors, he must:

• Mobilize Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples for their participation in the implementation of the MGP;
• Conduct awareness-raising/popularization activities with municipal stakeholders on human rights and the issues facing communities;
• Collect information and data relating to human rights violations and conflicts;
• Report all cases of human rights violations that he/she becomes aware of in the course of his/her work;
• Prepare simple reports as part of their missions;
• Facilitate communication between communities, the project team;
• Communicate regularly with the project team and local stakeholders to ensure the consistency of activities.
• If necessary, translate during meetings and awareness-raising sessions.
Qualifications and skills:
• Minimum BEPC/GCE O levels;
• Knowledge of the terrain and local languages;
• Ability to use a motorcycle;
• Good knowledge of village communities and their needs;
Professional experience:
• Experience in rural animation work
• Experience in data collection

HOW TO APPLY:
– To apply, send your CV and cover letter to the email address contact@cedcameroun.org or by WhatsApp to +237 699515616 specifying the reference “Application – AV– Natura Sud-Est” and the municipality concerned.
– The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

NB: Applications from women, as well as those from representatives of Indigenous communities (IP) are strongly encouraged.