Who we are

Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and womn’s human rights pan-Africa Fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of strategic presence in Africa’s five sub-regions- East Africa: Nairobi-Kenya, Kampala-Uganda, and Addis Ababa-Ethiopia; North Africa: Cairo-Egypt; Central Africa; Southern Africa: Harare- Zimbabwe, Lilongwe & Blantyre- Malawi, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Johannesburg & Cape Town-South Africa and West Africa: Abuja -Nigeria and Parakou & Cotonou- Benin and Yaoundé and Douala Cameroon and Lomé, Togo. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant-making mechanism to support unanticipated, time-sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic, environmental and climate justice, natural resources governance and conflict transformation while protecting their personhood, integrity, and rights.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer, the incumbent shall ensure efficiency in the management of the office and provide logistical and operations support to the UAF-Africa Nairobi office.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support for events, missions, and conferences.
• Facilitate hotel visits to assess events, staff, and stakeholders’ travel.
• Assist in travel arrangements, including verifying all bookings with hotels and airlines, processing of visas, collaborating with transport companies for all ground transfers, and providing travel insurance for staff.
• Facilitate travel logistics for the Executive Director in Kenya in liaison with the Senior Operations Officer.
• Support the drafting of travel logistics notes for all travels related to the events.
• Collaborate with approved travel agents on ticketing.
• Ensure travel documents and next of kin information for travelers and participants are up to date and filed for smooth ticketing processes.
• Prepare purchase requests for approval, negotiate with suppliers, and liaise with the Procurement Committee for supplier selection.
• Facilitate logistics for the Feminist Republik Festival as scheduled.
• Assist in managing the organisation’s filing system.
• Monitor follow-up actions from correspondence.
• Minute-taking during the various meetings.
• Respond to internal and external emails.
• Supervise the function of the Office Assistant and Operations Intern
• Facilitate office errands as necessary.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and office premises in consultation with the landlord.
• Assist in managing vendor performance and adherence to contracted terms, ensuring suppliers comply with the Fund’s policies.
• Supervise all aspects of office reception, including, but not limited to, answering phone calls, meeting, greeting, and settling visitors.
• Schedule and assist with preparing internal and external meetings (e.g., sending meeting invitations, booking and preparing rooms, organizing catering, minute-taking etc.).
• Dispatch all posts and packages as necessary.
• Supervise office supplies stocks (stationery, kitchen supplies, IEC materials) and flagging when new supplies need to be ordered;
• Oversee general office duties on demand: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing (hard copy and digital).
• Undertake other tasks and activities as requested.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate shall have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Commerce or any related field
• 2- 3 years experience in administrative and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to interface sensitively with people from various social, economic, political, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results and building effective teams.

Work Environment

This is a regional position that involves some travel. UAF-Africa is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices. To build the strongest possible workforce, UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious and
non-profit making NGO with a presence in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African
Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Niger, South Sudan,
Tanzania, and Uganda. AIRD’s mission is to enable the compassionate movement of those
displaced by natural or man-made disasters to safety and providing them and their host
communities with opportunities to build their lives and thrive for the long term. AIRD provides
operational technical support, including but not limited to-transport, logistics, rehabilitation of
infrastructures, sustainable livelihoods, WASH, and environmental sustainability initiatives to
promote resilience and empowerment for displaced people and their host communities. in
partnership with relief and development organizations that focus on disaster-affected, poverty infested,
and development-oriented areas. AIRD delivers for and through partners including
but not limited to UN Agencies, international and national donor organizations and
governments.

Overall Responsibility/Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer (PO) will support the Program Manager
in executing AIRD’s strategic program objectives, program management, monitoring and
evaluation, proposal development, fundraising, communication and reporting. This position
requires collaboration with AIRD country offices, HQ departments, and donor agencies to
enhance program quality, ensure compliance, and promote organizational learning. The Program
Officer will play a critical role in contributing to program management, data management, proposal
development, and facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Program Management

• Assist the Program Manager in coordinating and overseeing the implementation of AIRD’s
  projects across country offices, ensuring that country programs align with organizational
  objectives, timelines, and budgetary resources.
• Track program milestones and deliverables, regularly reviewing progress with country
  teams to identify potential delays or challenges and propose adjustments to keep
  programs on track.
• Identify and assess risks related to program implementation, working with the Program
  Manager to develop mitigation strategies and address any emerging issues that may
  impact program success.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze program data to support the preparation of accurate and
  insightful reports on project outcomes, impacts, and lessons learned for submission to
  donors, AIRD HQ, and other stakeholders.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Monitor, validate, and enhance the quality of program data across country offices,
  ensuring it meets organizational standards for accuracy and supports evidence-based
  decision-making.
• Assist in the design and operationalization of a comprehensive MEAL framework in
  collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Collect and document program achievements, learnings, and lessons learned to share
  across AIRD and with partners.
• Ensure all projects are documented and filed – must be complete, accurate and current.
• Compile and update monthly statistical information, tracking donor-funded activity and
  impact metrics, ensuring alignment with AIRD’s strategic goals and donor expectations.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify best practices and integrate them into ongoing
  programs.
• Assist the PM in monitoring routines and regular follow ups.

3. Proposal Development

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and funding teams to review and edit technical
  components of proposal submissions, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and AIRD
  standards.
• Support the Program Manager and funding teams by reviewing and refining proposal drafts,
  ensuring they meet donor compliance standards, align with AIRD’s strategic objectives, and
  reflect best practices in program design
• Assist in drafting and preparing sub-award proposals and amendments, ensuring that all
  components meet donor compliance standards and incorporate program goals, organizational
  strengths, and lessons learned from prior projects.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date proposal library and toolkit, including templates, donor
  guidelines, and past successful proposals to streamline future proposal development.

4. Country Program Reports

• Collect, review, and consolidate country program reports to ensure consistency, quality, and
  timeliness.
• Support country teams in enhancing report quality and completeness, incorporating data from
  all active projects and funding sources.
• Flag issues requiring follow-up from HQ, providing insights on country-level program
  implementation and performance.

5. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Support ERP data management by ensuring accurate data capture and timely reporting for all
  modules.
• Assist the Programs team in extracting and reviewing monthly reports, consulting with country
  teams to resolve any discrepancies.
• Communicate any significant ERP to line manager

6. Fundraising and Communication

• In collaboration with the Strategic Partnership and Business Development Department;
• Assist in compiling impact-focused content, success stories, and case studies that
  highlight AIRD’s achievements and support fundraising efforts.
• Contribute to proposal development for donors and other stakeholders.
• Develop content for donor outreach, including updates, program highlights, and
  annual reports.
• Work with the Communications & Marketing team to craft engaging content for donor
  outreach, including program updates, highlights, and visual storytelling that
  underscore AIRD’s impact and mission-driven work in humanitarian and development
  settings.

7. Other Duties

• Oversee administrative duties within the programs team including database management and
  grants administration.
• Participate in special projects and tasks in consultation with the Program Manager.
• Support the development of case studies and success stories for fundraising and
  communication purposes.
• Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing team to develop content for internal and
  external communication.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Support the development and reporting of program risk management strategies.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Monitoring and
Evaluation, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience is
an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in program management, monitoring and evaluation or a
similar role within an INGO, ideally with experience in humanitarian assistance or development
cooperation.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP software.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Languages: Proficiency in English (French proficiency is a strong plus).

1. Background

Supported by USAID and the Global Fund Strategic Initiative to find the Missing People with TB, the Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS) is the Stop TB Partnership grant mechanism for TB affected community and civil society grassroot organizations to transform the TB response so that it promotes and protects human rights and gender equality. Strengthening community and civil society responses is an ethical and programmatic imperative in this pursuit.

On the June 28, 2023 the Stop TB Partnership launched the Challenge Facility for Civil Society Round 12 funding. CFCS Round 12 aims to organisations of people affected by TB and civil society organisations to champion ambitious and strong people-centered, human-rights based, gender-transformative national TB responses, advocacy and accountability efforts to End TB.

Applicants working in any of the following countries or regions were eligible to apply for Challenge Facility for Civil Society funding.

• Track 1: The following countries could apply: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• Track 2: Global and Regional organizations from the following regions could apply: Anglophone Africa, Francophone Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Global Level.

Center for Health Policies and Studies (PAS Center) together with the partners has been selected to implement the Project “EECA post UNHLM community watch to leave no one behind”. The project will work targeted in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan for the proposed assessments on TB stigma and KVP size estimation and additional with Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine for regional activities on post-UNHLM accountability and capacity building on CLR.

**Aim of the project:**To enhance post-UNHLM community monitoring and engagement through community empowerment for identifying TB stigma related barriers and burden of TB in KVPs in support to commitments to leave no one behind.

Objectives of the project:

1. Strengthening post-UNHLM regional advocacy in EECA;
2. Reduce stigma through institutionalization of TB stigma assessments as routine tool for TB stigma measurement;
3. Reduce the missing number of people with TB through focusing on KVPs for TB;
4. Increase community and civil society capacity for involvement in community-lead research.

One of the project interventions aims at strengthening community-led monitoring (CLM) for tuberculosis (TB) across Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). Given that six of the eight project countries already utilize the OneImpact platform for CLM activities, the project seeks to adapt the existing CLM regional/global dashboard developed by Dure Technologies to suit the EECA region’s requirements. This adaptation will involve consulting with civil society organizations (CSOs) across the region to ensure the dashboard reflects the region-specific needs and challenges.

1. Scope of work

The consultant will support the adaptation of the CLM regional/global dashboard to the EECA context, conducting online consultations with implementing CSOs. These sessions will ensure that the dashboard meets regional needs, reflects the particularities of the EECA’s key populations, and aligns with regional advocacy objectives. The consultant will also provide guidance on integrating EECA-specific data into the platform, coordinating with technical support provided by Dure Technologies.

1. Objectives of the assignment

To facilitate the adaptation of the draftbdashboard.com platform for use in EECA, ensuring it meets the CLM needs of local CSOs, aligns with TB monitoring standards, and reflects EECA-specific data and visual representation needs.

1. Specific tasks within the assignment

The consultant will:

• Engage with implementing CSOs across EECA through a series of online consultations to gather insights on specific needs, data requirements, and visualization preferences for the platform.
• Provide recommendations for the platform adaptation to address the unique aspects of EECA’s TB response, based on consultations.
• Collaborate with Dure Technologies to align EECA-specific adaptations, ensuring compatibility with the technical structure of the dashboard.
• Cordinate a testing phase where CSOs review the adapted platform, ensuring functionality aligns with the needs identified during consultations.
• Collect and analyze feedback from testing, guiding further adjustments where necessary.

1. Expected deliverables

The consultant is expected to produce and contribute to producing the following deliverables:

• Detailed feedback report from online consultations with CSOs.
• Adaptation recommendations document for Dure Technologies.
• Final report documenting the adaptation process, feedback from CSOs, and suggestions for ongoing use and improvements.

Reporting requirements

The consultant will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Program Coordinator of the PAS Center and present the deliverables produced within the required timeline.

1. Qualification requirements and basis for evaluation

General qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in providing technical assistance in the area of public health, community, community-led monitoring for TB, gender, stigma and human rights related to tuberculosis;
• Master level degree in public health, social science, data science or other relevant field;
• Experience of working with international organizations and/or national agencies implementing externally funded programs and projects.

Adequacy for the assignment:

• Proven experience in undertaking assignments related to CLM, particularly within the context of TB in EECA region;
• At least five years of experience providing technical support in TB-related public health, preferably in CLM or data visualization platforms.
• Proven track record in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations, particularly within the EECA region.
• Familiarity with community-led monitoring and understanding of TB response mechanisms within EECA.
• Experience in working with key populations, community groups and community-based organizations, preferably in the field of TB response;
• Comprehensive knowledge the TB National Strategic Plans content and implementation and related documents;
• Proven understanding of the TB service delivery systems and people-centered model of TB care;
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with NTPs, civil society and affected TB communities in the EECA region;
• General experience in providing technical assistance.
• Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with expertise in data visualization and user-centered design.

Language and other qualifications:

• Excellent spoken and written English and Russian skills
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.

1. Duration of the assignment

The consultancy will take place from Mid-November 2024 to January 31, 2025 with an estimated number of 7 days.

1. Payment schedule

The consultant will receive the payment, upon presentation of the deliverables. Consultant will be solely liable for payment of any taxes or contributions as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations on her/his country of residence.

Organisation Background

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

INSO works in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

INSO Nigeria

INSO Nigeria began in April 2016 with the establishment of an office in Maiduguri, supported by a country office in Abuja. INSO Nigeria covers 4 states in the Northeast, and liaises with neighbouring INSO offices in Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, to provide context analysis in the Lake Chad Basin Region.

Since 2024, INSO Nigeria has expanded its coverage to the Northwest of Nigeria, opening two sub-offices in Katsina and Sokoto.

INSO Nigeria supports humanitarian access, by providing high-quality services to 96 humanitarian organisations in the country.

Job Summary

Safety Advisor Northeast position is a highly rewarding role, offering a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team giving security analysis and advice that is vital to the efforts of the NGO community to deliver aid and assistance to the thousands of people who need it.

You will be outgoing and resilient, with the ability to analyse complex security issues and contexts, give practical safety and security advice and above all else share INSO’s commitment to humanitarian principles.

This position is based in Maiduguri, Borno state and reports to the Deputy Director.

Major Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active information network to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
• Provide NGOs with timely and credible safety information and contextual analysis of the local operating environment.
• Develop analytical products on regional and country-wide dynamics or developments of relevance to NGOs.
• Deliver INSO’s services in Maiduguri, like roundtables, orientation briefing, reports, alerts, and on-request services.
• Assist NGOs in developing their own safety management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site surveys, and assisting in crisis planning.
• Manage a team, including supervision of staff and oversight of local logistics and administration.
• Effectively represent, promote and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality.

Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail.
• Personal and professional resilience in a fast moving, high output, quality-driven program.
• Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management.
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
• Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.

Nice to have

• Recent experience in Northeast of Nigeria.
• Demonstrable understanding of security dynamics in the Lake Chad Basin.
• Local language skills.
• Experience with NGO security and/or project management.
• Existing local information networks.

Key Personal Competencies

• A good listener
• An effective communicator
• Excellent analyst
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outgoing and proactive personality

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

Terms & Conditions

12-month renewable contract.

For international staff, €5000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month (including weekends) and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with a €1,250 R&R allowance each cycle, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and AD&D insurance.

For national staff: conditions based on the national staff regulation and salary grid.

Titre de la position: IT Stagiaire

Supervisée par : IT Specialist

Répondant à : Chef des Services Support

Lieu d’affectation : Yaoundé

Zone d’intervention : Cameroun

Période considérée : 06 mois

Type de contrat : Contrat national (uniquement réservé aux ressortissants Camerounais)

Salaire et avantages : Allocation mensuelle et Assurance

Introduction

Le Conseil Danois pour les Réfugiés (DRC) porte assistance aux réfugiés et aux personnes déplacées à travers le monde : nous fournissons une aide d’urgence à ces personnes, nous combattons pour leurs droits et nous renforçons leurs opportunités pour un meilleur futur. Nous travaillons dans des zones affectées par les conflits, ainsi que le long des routes de déplacements, et au sein des pays dans lesquels les réfugiés s’établissent. En coopération avec les communautés locales, nous nous efforçons d’atteindre des solutions responsables et durables. Nous travaillons pour une intégration réussie des communautés vulnérables et, lorsque cela est possible, à la réalisation de leur souhait de retour chez eux.

Le Conseil Danois pour les Réfugiés (DRC en sigle, pour Danish Refugee Council) a été fondé au Danemark en 1956 et est depuis devenu une organisation humanitaire internationale avec plus de 7,000 employés et de 8,000 volontaires. Ayant son siège établi à Copenhague, et présent dans 40 pays, le DRC est une organisation d’aide non gouvernementale, à but non-lucratif, politiquement neutre et indépendante et non-confessionnelle.

Notre vision est une vie avec dignité pour toutes les personnes déplacées dans le monde. Tous nos efforts reposent sur notre boussole morale : l’humanité, le respect, l’indépendance, la neutralité, la participation, l’honnêteté et la transparence.

1. Contexte

DRC Cameroun a commencé ses opérations au Cameroun en 2018 en répondant aux besoins humanitaires des réfugiés de la République centrafricaine (RCA) et des Camerounais vulnérables dans la région de l’Adamawa. Actuellement, DRC opère avec un bureau régional à Meiganga et deux bureaux auxiliaires à Djohong (région de l’Adamawa) et Garoua-Boulai (région de l’Est). Les interventions se concentrent sur la recherche de solutions durables pour les plus vulnérables, en utilisant l’approche holistique de graduation pour améliorer à la fois la protection et le redressement économique. Par la suite, fin 2018, DRC a commencé ses activités dans la région du Sud-Ouest du Cameroun fin 2019 pour répondre aux besoins des personnes déplacées de force dans le contexte de la crise anglophone, en commençant les activités humanitaires en janvier 2019. DRC opère dans les divisions de Meme, Fako, Kupe-Manenguba et Ndian avec un bureau à Buea et une sous-base à Kumba. La programmation se concentre sur les zones rurales et difficiles d’accès afin de répondre aux besoins fondamentaux des populations en matière de nourriture, d’abris et de NFI, tout en améliorant l’environnement de protection et en offrant des opportunités génératrices de revenus.

En 2023, DRC a étendu ses activités à l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun afin d’apporter une réponse en matière de protection, de paix positive, de gouvernance et de résilience économique aux crises multidimensionnelles et interconnectées qui affectent la région.

2. Objet

Ce poste offre une excellente occasion d’acquérir une expérience pratique dans le domaine des technologies de l’information et de développer un large éventail de compétences techniques et non techniques.

3. Responsabilités

Principales responsabilités

A. SUPPORT TECHNIQUE

• Fournir une assistance technique de premier niveau au personnel en résolvant les problèmes liés au matériel et aux logiciels en présentiel ou à distance ;

• Aider à l’installation, à la configuration et à la maintenance préventive et curative du matériel informatique (ordinateurs, imprimantes, dispositifs réseaux) ;

B ASSISTANCE AUX PROJETS

• Contribuer au déploiement de nouveaux logiciels ou de nouvelles solutions technologiques ;

• Documenter l’avancement des projets, y compris la création des rapports et présentations. ;

C. FORMATION ET RENFORCEMENT DES CAPACITES

• Participer à l’organisation et à la conduite de séances de formation pour le personnel sur divers outils et plates-formes technologiques ;

• Elaborer des manuels d’utilisation/vidéos et des guides pour favoriser l’adoption des technologies par le personnel.

D. INNOVATION ET AMELIORATION

• Participer aux séances de brainstorming avec les différents départements afin d’identifier les possibilités d’innovation technologique ;

• Proposer des améliorations pour les systèmes et processus existants ;

E. AUTRES TÂCHES

• Appuyer l’équipe Supply Chain lors de la réalisation des inventaires IT
• Suivi du paiement des factures IT (flottes téléphoniques, Internet, fournisseurs de matériels IT, etc..)

Ce descriptif de poste n’est pas restrictif et pourra être amené à évoluer en fonction des objectifs du département IT et des priorités de la mission DRC Cameroun.

4. Exigences

Formation :

• Etudiant ou ayant récemment obtenu un diplôme en informatique, en technologie de l’information ou dans un domaine connexe
• Des diplômes techniques (par exemple BTS, DEUG) dans des domaines similaires sont également acceptés.
• Compétences :
• Maîtrise de la maintenance du matériel et des logiciels
• Solide connaissance des équipements réseaux
• Connaissance de Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Ms Teams…) et les systèmes d’exploitation Windows, les certifications sont un avantage
• Bonnes aptitudes à la communication et capacité à travailler à la fois de manière indépendante et en équipe
• Créativité et capacité à résoudre des problèmes.
• Langues :
• La maîtrise du français est requise
• La connaissance de l’anglais est un plus.

Compétences :

• Capacité à planifier et à organiser le travail de manière efficace
• Grande capacité d’écoute et aptitude à communiquer clairement
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et individuellement

5. Réglementations générales

• L’employé doit suivre les instructions de DRC en matière de sécurité, de confidentialité et de directives éthiques, y compris le code de conduite et le cadre de responsabilité humanitaire
• L’employé ne doit exercer aucune autre activité rémunérée pendant la durée du contrat DRC sans autorisation préalable
• L’employé ne doit pas s’engager dans une activité qui pourrait nuire à DRC ou à la mise en œuvre de tout projet pendant la durée du contrat DRC
• L’employé ne doit pas accorder d’interviews aux médias ni publier de photos liées aux programmes de DRC ou partager d’autres documents sans en recevoir l’autorisation préalable
• L’employé doit restituer tout l’équipement prêté par DRC pour effectuer le travail après la fin de la période du contrat ou sur demande de DRC.

6. Compétences et qualités exigées

À ce poste, vous devez démontrer les cinq compétences essentielles du DRC, à savoir :

• Viser l’excellence : vous vous concentrez sur l’obtention de résultats tout en garantissant un processus efficace. Vous vous efforcez de produire un travail précis, approfondi et professionnel avec une utilisation optimale du temps et des efforts.
• Collaborer : vous coopérez avec et impliquez les parties concernées, recherchant activement leur opinion et partageant des informations clés avec elles. Vous soutenez et faites confiance aux autres, tout en encourageant les commentaires.
• Prendre les rênes : Vous prenez la responsabilité et donnez la priorité à votre travail en fonction de la vision et des objectifs généraux de DRC. Vous prenez l’initiative face à un défi ou une opportunité et vous recherchez des solutions innovantes.
• Communiquer : vous écrivez et parlez efficacement et honnêtement tout en adaptant votre style et votre ton à la situation. Vous écoutez activement les autres et les impliquez dans le dialogue.
• Faire preuve d’intégrité : Vous respectez et promouvez les normes les plus strictes en matière de conduite éthique et professionnelle en relation avec les valeurs et le code de conduite de DRC, y compris la protection contre l’exploitation sexuelle, les abus et le harcèlement.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et cosmopolite
• Proactivité, avec une approche coopérative et collaborative
• D’excellentes capacités de communication (notamment l’attention et la patience) sont nécessaires
• De bonnes capacités organisationnelles sont requises
• Sens de l’éthique exemplaire
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et bon sens de l’humour

INTERSOS est une Organisation Humanitaire Non Gouvernementale, à but non lucratif, qui a l’objectif d’assister les victimes de désastres naturels et de conflits armés. INTERSOS base son action sur les valeurs de la solidarité, de la justice, de la dignité humaine, de l’égalité des droits et des opportunités pour tous les peuples, du respect des diversités, de la cohabitation, de l’attention aux groupes sociales les plus vulnérables.

Termes de référence

Intitulé du poste : Chef/fe de Projet ECHO-Protection

Code : SR-48-7630

Pays : Cameroun

Lieu d’affectation :Buea avec des missions à Yaoundé et dans les départements touchés par l’intervention

Date de prise de fonction : 09/12/2024

Durée du contrat : 12 mois

Sous la supervision de : Coordinateur programme

Supervision directe de : 26 staff

Personnes à charge : non-family duty station

Contexte général du projet

Depuis septembre 2017, la population civile de la région du Sud-Ouest du Cameroun est prise au piège de la confrontation entre les différents groupes armés non étatiques (NSAG) et les forces de sécurité gouvernementales (SDF). La population civile est victime de toutes sortes de violations des droits de l’homme perpétrées par toutes les parties au conflit : violences physiques, abus sur les enfants, violences basées sur le genre, menaces à la vie et destruction de biens, arrestations et détentions illégales. Bien que la crise soit définie comme une crise de protection, des besoins graves et croissants ont été identifiés dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, des abris, de la sécurité alimentaire et de l’eau, de l’assainissement et de l’hygiène. Les besoins humanitaires aigus continuent d’augmenter, nécessitant un renforcement de l’aide humanitaire et de la protection.

Objectif général de la position

Le Chef de Projet est responsable de la coordination, implémentation et le suivi des activités dans les zones d’intervention citées ci-haut. Il/elle sera en charge de garantir la planification cohérente de la mise en œuvre des activités du projet, tout en respectant le planning opérationnel les Sop du bailleurs ainsi les procedure propres à òorganisation. Il sera aussi en charge de rediger toutes documentation requise par le bailleur.

Principales responsabilités et tâches

Gestion du Projet :

• Élaborer une planification objective et ponctuelle des activités du projet, en collaboration avec le coordinatuer programmes et l’ensemble de son équipe.
• Garantir la Gestion opérationnelle, financière et programmatique en collaboration avec les membres de l’équipe et les departements Finance et Logistique
• Assurer la Coordination avec les partenaires et partie prenante (acteurs humanitaires, autorités administratives), avec les représentants des bailleurs et autres acteurs présents sur le terrain.
• Assurer la coordination du Projet en collaboration avec les membres de l’équipe à travers le monitoring des activités commun.
• Assurer le respect du plan de travail et proposer les réajustements si nécessaire.
• Assurer le suivi et évaluation des activités à travers l’élaboration et actualisation des outils de monitorage) en collaboration avec le departement MEAL et le coordinateur programmes
• Formuler les rapports narratifs et financiers à soumettre au bailleur.
• Contribuer à la mise à jour mensuelle des informations à partager avec les clusters compétents.
• Assurer la soumission dans les délais du rapport mensuel d’activité interne à l’organisation y compris l’outil de suivi PAT.
• Assurer une ligne de communication adéquate (interne et externe) sous la supervision et avec la Coordination de la Mission.
• Rapporter de manière rapide et précise toute difficulté rencontrée dans la mise en place du projet à la Coordination de la Mission et contribuer à l’identification de solutions.
• Participer aux réunions de coordination sectorielle au niveau terrain.
• Contribuer à la gestion de la sécurité selon les approches établîtes et les outils en utilisation dans la mission.

Gestion administrative du projet :

• Assurer une gestion appropriée des fonds du projet (mettre à jour la planification financière du projet sur base mensuelle ; chaque mois,
• Assurer le suivi des dépenses du projet en collaboration avec l’administration,
• Proposer des réajustements budgétaires à l’administration ;
• Assurer la liaison avec l’équipe logistique pour les achats du projet, afin de garantir une correcte application des procédures d’achat d’INTERSOS et du bailleur

Gestion des Ressources Humaines :

• Contribuer dans la sélection et recrutement du staff national du projet selon les besoins;
• Assurer l’évaluation effective et objective de performance du staff sous sa gestion et l’évaluation finale ;
• Superviser et gérer l’équipe de projet et assurer la formation continue en collaboration avec la Coordination de la Mission.

Capitalisation et gestion de connaissance :

• Assurer la capitalisation des expériences et des données obtenues dans le cadre du projet ;(Voir fiche d’activité et fiche Programme sur IMP);
• Identifier les besoins et proposer de nouveaux programmes potentiels ou activités à mettre en place sur le terrain ;
• Transmettre à la Coordination de la Mission toute documentation photo et vidéo des activités, ainsi que toute informations significative sur la zone d’intervention et les activités du projet pour alimenter les besoins de visibilité, collecte des fonds et communication.

Profil requis

Education

• Diplôme universitaire supérieur en Economie, Science politique, Sciences sociales, Sciences humaines ou autre domaine pertinent.
• Un diplôme universitaire de premier niveau avec une combinaison pertinente de qualifications académiques et d’expérience peut être accepté au lieu du diplôme universitaire supérieur

Expérience Professionnelle

• Minimum 4 ans d’expérience dans la gestion de projets dans le secteur humanitaire, surtout dans la gestion de projets Protection
• Bonne compétence professionnelle dans le domaine de la Protection
• Connaissance du bailleur ECHO necessaire

Exigences professionnelles

• Solide compréhension du contexte d’urgence humanitaire ;
• Capacité de travail dans un contexte sécuritaire volatile ;
• Capacité à travailler dans un délai serré, avec peu de supervision et sous pression ;
• Grande capacité de communication, écrite et orale, et à entretenir des relations avec une expérience dans la gestion des équipes de travail ;
• Aptitude à travailler en équipe et de manière autonome ;
• Connaissance des procédures et des lignes guides ECHO.

Langues

• Bonne connaissance de l’Anglais (la zone d’intervention est anglophone) et du Francais

Exigences personnelles

• Esprit d’adaptation à des conditions de vie simples et à des contraints de sécurité;
• Sens de l’organisation, de la gestion et de la planification ;
• Excellent sens relationnel, diplomatie et approche partenariale
• Flexibilité et capacité de travail dans un contexte difficile, sous pression et dans un milieu souvent non confortable;
• Capacité de communication et de travail en équipe et dans un contexte multiculturel
• Aptitude à travailler dans un environnement de sécurité très volatile et dans des conditions de vie basique;
• Respect des valeurs/mission INTERSOS.

About Zizi Afrique Foundation

Zizi Afrique Foundation (ZAF) is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving learning outcomes for children and youth furthest behind in Sub-Saharan Africa. ZAF works at the intersection between evidence, policy, and practice, and uses research as a pathway toward improving the public education system. ZAF’s core area of focus is foundational skills, which include key aspects such as Values and Life Skills, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Parental Empowerment and Engagement, Whole Child Development and Technical and Vocational Education. ZAF envisions a world where all children and youth learn and thrive. We contribute to the nurturing of a generation of children and youth who are well-equipped with the skills for learning, skills for living and skills for working. ZAF’s mission is to consolidate evidence, innovate solutions through collective impact with other organizations, and shape policy and practice with government institutions. Zizi Afrique’s impact work has spread to five countries in Africa – Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon and Malawi.

ZAF is looking for its first MEL Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to establish, oversee and enhance the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) functions within Zizi Afrique Foundation. Your goal will be to ensure high-quality implementation of MEL activities, support program planning and execution, and foster learning and accountability to improve program effectiveness.

• Do you have experience in developing and implementing MEL strategies and plans, ideally gained in organisations focussed on systems change?
• Do you have experience with identifying and implementing data management tools, metrics and reporting systems to capture program progress and impact?
• Are you excited by Zizi’s mission of getting millions of children to acquire foundational skills, and support improvement of education systems in Africa?
• Are you looking to work in a human-centred and intellectually-stimulating environment, with 60 other colleagues in Nairobi, and collaborating with 20 other organizations in an impact community across Africa?
• Are you analytical and data-driven, and possess excellent interpersonal and people leadership skills?

If so, then, you are the one we are looking for.

Specific roles and responsibilities (Not limited to);

Organizational MEL Framework and Support (25%)

• Lead on the development and oversee the roll-out of a robust organizational MEL framework including organizational and program monitoring and learning.
• Schedule and lead monitoring activities across the program areas
• Initiate and lead evaluations in the organization that cover programs, or elements of the theory of change
• Promote all aspects of MEL to support the creation of an organizational culture which prioritizes accountability and learning.
• Build the capacity of program staff and provide support as required and ensure that MEL becomes an integral element of project implementation leading to enhanced quality, and improved reporting and accountability.

Organization and Program Theory of Change (25%)

• Review and refine the organization’s Theory of Change (ToC), as per strategy, and metrics for capturing progress and impact.
• Review and refine ToCs of the different programs and align with that of the organization.
• Support programs develop suitable indicators as per the ToC

Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting (20%)

• Develop and manage comprehensive program performance monitoring systems and tools, including data management.
• Ensure timely collection, storage, management, and analysis of MEL data on output, outcome, and impact indicators.
• Ensure indicators are accurately captured, tracked and updated regularly.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual MEL reports at the program and organizational level.
• Utilize organizational budgets to procure and use a tech-based MEL system
• Prepare quarterly and annual Organizational Impact Reports**.**

Collaborative Learning and Adaptation (10%)

• Develop and facilitate CLA tools and activities to identify and synthesize lessons learned from program implementation. This will include facilitating periodic sense-making sessions to answer key questions (e.g. so what? What does the data mean? and how do changes in context affect implementation)
• Review of the Organizational and Program Theories of Change (at least annually) based on the learnings and test whether the assumptions still hold.
• Contribute to the formative learning agenda of Zizi Afrique and work towards institutionalizing it**.**

MEL Annual Plan Development and Implementation (10%)

• Lead in the development of an overarching MEL policy or guidelines.
• Lead the annual MEL planning process of the organization and programs among others.
• Develop and implement MEL strategies for specific programs, including indicator selection, target setting, and data collection methods. This will include integrating MEL data collection and reporting requirements.

Leadership (10%)

• Supervise MEL officers and other staff as may allocated
• Organize and coordinate training programs for program personnel to help update their skills, technical abilities and professional knowledge
• Participate in leadership personal development coaching and mentoring programs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, project management, or a related field.
• Additional training in Monitoring and Evaluation is advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programs
• Proficiency with statistical software and tools (e.g., SPSS, KOBO Toolbox, ODK).
• Demonstrable ability to develop and implement MEL plans.
• Previous experience in an NGO setting is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, with good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Agile worker, future oriented and a strategic thinker

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with a physical office and flexible work-from-home possibilities and occasional travels to the project areas**.**

Salary and Benefits: The monthly basic salary will range from KES 400,000 – 500,000 gross per month. ZAF offers a very competitive package that includes a family medical cover, pension scheme, annual leave of 25 working days, and other benefits.

Contract and Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. The job is often not an 8 am – 5 pm job. The job has flexibility, and is also demanding, requiring high skills of work-life balance, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Experience is needed to work in a self-driven and ambitious, fast – paced environment, carrying the heavy responsibility of delivering the mission and vision of ZAF.

Zizi welcomes applications from a diversity of backgrounds, and particularly encourages female candidates to apply, as they are underrepresented within the department.