The Institute for Research, Socio-Economic Development and Communication (IRESCO) is looking for a COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION EXPERT

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION EXPERT (F/M)

The Institute for Research, Socio-Economic Development and Communication (IRESCO) is a non-political and non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of African populations through the promotion and implementation of viable development initiatives, based on research evidence. To effectively accomplish its mission, IRESCO relies on qualified personnel, recruited through a highly competitive and fair selection process. Its headquarters are located in the Mendong – Yaoundé district in Cameroon.

In anticipation of the implementation of a malaria control project in Cameroon, IRESCO is launching a call for applications for the recruitment of a Community Mobilization Expert.

Duty Station: IRESCO headquarters office in Mendong – Yaoundé with the possibility of assignment to another region of the country as required.
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract with the possibility of transfer to an open-ended contract, depending on the candidate’s performance.
N.B: This call for applications is conditional on IRESCO obtaining funding for this project.

Responsibilities:

Under the authority of the Coordinator, the Community Mobilization Expert will design and supervise all community mobilization activities in connection with a malaria control project in Cameroon. He will have the following duties:
1. Plan the activities of the Community Mobilization component of the Project, prepare annual and quarterly work plans and ensure its implementation in the overall project strategy including results;
2. Liaise with relevant stakeholders (NGO partners, PNLT, USAID) and participate in all meetings and meetings related to the monitoring and development of joint Project activities; (Technical Committee, Steering Committee…).
3. Ensure relevant project documentation, compile/process information from partners, government, donors, service providers, consultants and community-based organizations,4
. Prepare and/or participate in the development of various documents related to the project.
5. Produce the quarterly and annual reports of the Project and contribute to the consolidation of the overall relationship with the other partners involved within the required deadlines;
6. Support the implementation of the project’s Annual Work Plans by ensuring the coherence of activities, synergy between interventions while ensuring the taking of corrective measures to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of interventions;
7. Support the process of developing a monitoring and evaluation strategy by developing a methodology and indicators for monitoring and ensure ownership of the project by local and national actors.

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Institutional
link The Community Mobilization Expert will be under the supervision of the IRESCO Coordinator and will manage the activities of the Community Mobilization component of the malaria control project.

Profile:

At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Development.

Experiment

Have at least ten (10) years of experience in managing development and capacity building projects with relevant experience in conducting malaria control projects.
Experience in USAID- or U.S. government-funded projects would be an asset.

Required skills and competencies

Have knowledge of the problem of malaria control
Have established capacities in the establishment of youth organizations;
Knowledge of capacity building of community-based organizations;
Working knowledge of social and community mobilization techniques;
Knowledge of different leadership styles as an advocacy tool, team and project management that can provide advisory services in this regard;
Proven knowledge and skills in the field of multi-partner project management;
Have written and oral communication skills in French;
Good knowledge of USAID approaches and procedures would be an asset.
Mastery of information systems;

ICT skills:

General mastery of computer tools (spreadsheets, word processing)
Mastery of Power Point presentations
Willingness to undertake regular field missions;
Ability to work under pressure and in a team;
Excellent experience in managing work teams both in the field and subordinates in a unit
Written and oral fluency in English and/or French; Fluency in both languages would be a major asset.

Additional skills and competencies desired

Demonstrate integrity by complying with IRESCO’s ethical values and standards;
Promote IRESCO’s vision, mission and strategic objectives;
Demonstrate sensitivity and adaptability in terms of cultural diversity and gender;
Have a positive and constructive approach to work;
Have a practical and in-depth knowledge of interdisciplinary development issues;
Build strong relationships with targets and external stakeholders.

Working languages

Written and oral fluency in English is essential; Fluency in French in addition to English would be a major asset.

Application Instructions

A detailed CV highlighting the skills required by this offer and including three references;
A copy of the national identity card;
A copy of any document attesting to your experience in the required field;
A legalized copy of your highest degree;
A cover letter;
01 photo 4×4

The deadline for admissibility of applications is set for November 10, 2022 at 17.30 pm

Send your application documents by email to IRESCO (irescopportunity@yahoo.com)

N.B.: Only applications that meet the above criteria will be considered.

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