Job Opportunity : FIELD MONITORING ASSISTANT

Job Advertisement : FIELD MONITORING ASSISTANT- GNI - Good Neigbhbors International, NGO Cameroon

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FIELD MONITORING ASSISTANT - Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR)

CONTRACT DURATION 4 MONTHS, 15th AUGUSTN 2025-15TH DECEMBER 2025

BACKGROUND OF GOOD NEIGHBORS AND THE PROJECT
About Good Neighbors:

Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR) is an international non-governmental organization with its head office in Yaoundé and field Offices in Maroua and Mbalmayo. GNCMR's work is focused on community development, implementation implementing projects in the sectors of food security and livelihood, education, child protection, water, hygiene and sanitation, health, environment, gender and advocacy. Good Neighbors Cameroon works with different international partners such as the United Nations, Bilateral Donors and INGOs to seek sustainable solutions to development and humanitarian challenges.

 
Food security is one of the key areas of intervention of Good Neighbors. Our food security work focuses on the following two areas:

 
Enhancing food security and resilience of communities
A crucial step we take to encourage resilience and food security among the people is to help communities organize for collective action and to promote understanding of food security issues. Furthermore, we place an emphasis on supporting small-scale farmers to adopt sustainable and productive farming methods which will strengthen their capacity to withstand climate change and natural disasters.

Assisting people who are susceptible to malnutrition
We take special care to encourage communities to focus their collective attention on the welfare of those most susceptible. Our efforts will go to enabling people take balanced nutritional intake with locally available ingredients.

In line with ensuring food security around the world, Good Neighbors Works in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) in several countries in Africa to fight against food insecurity. In Cameroon, Good Neighbors is partnering with the WFP in the framework of the Emergency Food Crisis Response Project (PULCCA) to respond to the immediate needs of food insecurity in the areas targeted by the project.

About the Emergency Food Crisis Response Project (PULCCA)
The “Emergency Food Crisis Response Project (PULCCA)” seeks to support Cameroon’s efforts to strengthen food and nutrition security and increase resilience to climate shocks.
In the framework of Good Neighbors Partnership with the WFP,
1. Field Monitoring Assistants for Pette and Ndoukoula sub divisions of the Diamare Division, Far North Region.

Task Overview
The field Monitoring Assistant will track the project activities and maintains operational focus on results. He or She will ensure daily tracking and analysis of project results to measure operational performance against targets and to make adjustments where necessary. He or She will inform operational decision-making, including project design. The monitoring assistant will generate data for evaluative purposes and periodic reporting, as well as for further evidence-building at all organizational levels.
He or She will strongly support project logistics. This will include but not limited to procurement, stock management, car rental management etc.

Ensure beneficiary satisfaction and Good Neighbor Cameroon’s accountability to affected populations.

 
KEY RESPONSABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Project implementation

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Monitor the progress of project activities and provide guidance and technical assistance, and mentorship to the project beneficiaries (farmer groups).
• Carry out regular visits to production sites (Crop and animal farms) to ensure progress of agricultural activities and to identify and document challenges of farmer groups.
• Assist the field monitoring officer in all capacity building trainings of beneficiaries by taking part in the organization of these trainings and ensuring its success
• In close collaboration with government authorities of MINADER and MINEPIA and select and register farmers an ensure participation in and adherence to the project
• Take part in project meetings with other stakeholders such as the government
• Ensure the gender balance in the composition of beneficiary groups and the active participation of women in decision-making processes
• Support capacity strengthening of Smallholder Farmers (SHF), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), aggregators, and other rural actors to participate in structured markets; and promote market linkages through other platforms and other end buyers
• Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of effective delivery and distribution of equipment and materials for agriculture to producer groups
• Assist in ensuring active participation of smallholder farmers including women and youths in organized value chains and structured markets
• Liaise with Community Mobilizers and field technicians of MINADER and MINEPIA to gather feedback and comments from beneficiaries and stakeholders to support programme reviews and improve services.
• Receive and follow up on comments and feedback from partners such as government and beneficiaries, to support identifying project issues with a view to fostering efficient
• Prepare and Submit a Monthly Report of monitoring activities to the field monitoring officer and present this report during Monthly Monitoring Meetings
• Provide regular updates on ongoing activities
• Submit Incident Reports to the supervisor as required.

Project Logistics:

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Assist in project procurement process ensuring timely and cost effective sourcing of goods and services, track stock level of project material and equipment etc. Inventory Management:
• Asset Management: This includes tracking and managing the organization's assets, such as equipment and moto bikes, ensuring proper maintenance and utilization.
• Car rent Management: supporting car rent management, tracking all rentals, driver management fueling etc.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all logistics operations comply with the organization's policies and donor requirements. Prepare reports on logistics activities, inventory, and assets.
• Communication: Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the smooth flow of goods and information.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A University Degree in the functional areas of International Development, Humanitarian work, Project Management, International Relations or other related field of studies relevant for this position.
• Experience: At least 4 (4) years of progressive work experience in humanitarian and development organizations, emergency operations, managing data collection, using monitoring tools, preferably in Livelihoods, Climate Adoptive Food System, Agriculture areas, or any related functional area.
• Demonstrate responsibility, reactiveness and initiative to respond and/or act independently to various queries under minimal supervision and general guidance. Ability to think on the spot and use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems daily.
• Experience in supporting project logistics with an NGO organization with experience in supporting procurement, fleet management and stock and equipment management.
• Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken communication in English and French.

CONTRACT DURATION 4 MONTHS, 15th AUGUSTN 2025-15TH DECEMBER 2025

HOW TO APPLY AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV, cover letter, copy of highest certificate, and other relevant work certificates and documents by email to recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com
DEADLINE: 4th August 2025

Good Neighbor Cameroon has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to Good Neighbors standards of conduct. Good Neighbors will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Equal Opportunities:
Good Neighbors is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Considering the urgency for this position, shortlisting of candidates will be done at a rolling basis.

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