The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) is looking for 01 Policy and Advocacy Advisor, COSMO
Project Supervisor: Chief of Party, CoSMO
Project City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon Expected start
date: January 5, 2023 (subject to funding) Project duration: 5 years (2023-2028)Contract duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT CENC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) is the seat of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. The CENC works to ensure the dignity of the human being, the common good, subsidiarity and solidarity of all human beings. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promotion of the commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE COSMO
PROJECT The 5-year, US$33 million COSMO (Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children) project is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It will cover at least 68 health districts in Cameroon’s 10 regions. The program will be implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) from I January 2023.
The OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) programme addresses the challenges of sustainable care for OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society, communities and households to provide quality care and support to children infected and affected by HIV in Cameroon. Under the leadership of CENC, partners of the sub-recipients, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders will work collaboratively to reach approximately 65,000 OVCs and their families in health districts across the country where the HIV burden is high. The programme consists of HIV prevention and case finding activities for OVCs, as well as community support for liaison with the care and retention of children and adolescents living with HIV, with the aim of contributing to the control of the HIV epidemic by achieving and maintaining the UNSlDA 95-95-95 targets.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Job Summary
The Policy and Advocacy Advisor will be primarily responsible for all aspects of partnership and capacity building, including strategic leadership, communication and relationship management, and coordination. He/she will lead or support groups related to the partnership, including advisory committees, working groups, etc., ensuring meetings, information sharing and implementation and follow-up of action plans.
Strategic Leadership
- Provides overall leadership for policy and advocacy initiatives, including the development of goals and targets, and related monitoring and evaluation.
- Facilitate the engagement of relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors for each of the OVC programme areas (health, schooling, stability and security) and implement/monitor stakeholder management plans at all levels.
- Support advocacy efforts with local governments (councils) in targeted health districts to increase the availability of funds to support OVC interventions.
- Ensure that appropriate technical assistance is provided to professional associations of social service workers throughout the country.
- Identify, update the leadership of the COSMO project and facilitate the management of all potential traits in order to facilitate the partnership between CENC/CoSMO and all stakeholders.
- Improving the capacity of public institutions to effectively manage the OVC programme
- Create an enabling environment through which Government of Cameroon institutions can effectively collaborate with CENC and its partners to serve OVCs in Cameroon.
- Strengthen the OVC programme in Cameroon by advancing OVC policies on child safety and protection, developing national programmatic tools (guidelines and standard operating procedures).
- Facilitate and support the review of existing policies and tools used by relevant ministries to ensure the safety and protection of children (including OVCs).
- Create and maintain synergy between CoSMO and other stakeholders in OVC programming to ensure a standard set of services for OVCs throughout the country, including in non-PEPFAR districts.
- Strengthening the overall capacities of the CoSMO Sub-Beneficiary implementing partners
- Work with key personnel to develop a capacity building and leadership development strategy for COSMO beneficiary organizations.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, identification and dissemination of standardized approaches and best practices to implement the strategy.
- Work with staff in relevant program, finance and operations areas to develop/adapt and deliver training, tools, etc. targeted personnel of Project COSMO and partners.
- Develop/adapt, deliver and/or supervise technical assistance activities with partners, including coaching and mentoring.
- Identify any gaps in the understanding or application by relevant CENC and partner staff of key partnership terms and principles, and address them through dialogue, training, etc.
- Work with partners to apply relevant tools to help identify capacity and institutional strengthening needs, develop corresponding strategies, and monitor implementation.
- Participate in field activities such as strategic planning processes and evaluations to ensure an appropriate approach to capacity building.
- Regularly evaluate the improvement of the technical and management capacities of COSMO sub-beneficiaries.
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PROFILE
- Master in Development, Business, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Project Management, Psychology.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, in international organizations or the private sector, preferably in the areas of partnership or organizational development.
- Experience in capacity building, including training and mentoring and development of training materials.
- Experience in institution building, including the development and/or improvement of business processes, policies and procedures.
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
Personal suitability
- Good relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners.
- Strong leadership, advisory and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, representation and networking skills.
- Strong ability to facilitate collaboration between partners and different departments (programs, finance, etc.).
- Critical thinking and strong logical reasoning skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving and sound judgment.
- Proactivity, focus on results and service.
- Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
MAIN WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS Supervision Policy and Advocacy Officer, Internal Communications
Manager: All CENC/CoSMO project staff External: Sub-Beneficiaries Staff – CoSMO project implementing partners, all other stakeholders involved in the CoSMO
project.
They are rooted in the values, guiding principles, mission of the Catholic Church and the CENC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
- Respect for the dignity of the human person
- Respect for the common good
- Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
- Respect for the principle of solidarity
- Trust in all relationships
- Professional fulfillment
- Partnership
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Responsibility and management
- Strategic thinking
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CENC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CENC is an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY?
Records MUST include:
l. Letter of motivation addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC
2. A CV of 4 pages maximum
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which must be a leader of a religious/confessional community.
4. Evidence of relevant
academic/professional qualifications 5. Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:
recruitment@necc-cenc.org
By mentioning “Policy and Advocacy Advisor – CoSMO Project” in the subject line.
Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be
considered.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.
This position is reserved for Cameroonian nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: When applying for this position, the candidate must understand that the CENC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. CENC also calls on its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent trafficking.
Deadline: 15/12/2022 at midnight Cameroon time.
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