Recruitement notice (01) Senior Project Coordinator at FHI 360

FHI 360 is currently recruiting one (01) Senior Project Coordinator for the USAID-funded Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC-Cameroon) based in the city of Yaoundé. PARC-Cameroun supports the institutional capacity building of local civil society organizations in Cameroon so that they can better represent and serve their communities and contribute to the achievement of their development goals at the community level. 

Title: Senior Project Coordinator 

Project: Community Resilience Support Program in Cameroon (PARC Cameroon) 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources, and partnerships to ensure that people around the world have access to the opportunities they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. With collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and build community resilience. We share data-driven knowledge and scalable tools that expand access and equity so that communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to crises, and secure a prosperous future. 

CONTEXT 

FHI 360 is currently recruiting a Senior Project Coordinator for its USAID-funded project called the Cameroon Community Resilience Support Program (PARC-Cameroon). The goal of PARC-Cameroon is to empower Cameroonians to meet their needs through improved access to services and advocacy capacity. 

During this Phase, the project will expand to new geographical areas and implement activities within a sub-objective that aims to understand the drivers, actors and locations of electoral violence, challenges, needs and opportunities of the media and civil society actors, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions. in order to provide accurate and credible information for the implementation of a peaceful and violence free election in Cameroon. 

The position of Senior Project Coordinator will be based in Yaoundé in the Centre Region and will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

POSITION SUMMARY 

As a Senior Project Coordinator, you will coordinate the management of the activities of the programme which includes strategic partners (civil society organisations and the media) in the Centre, Littoral, West and North regions, in collaboration with the different project coordinators at the level of each region and the DCOP. You will ensure a high quality implementation of the program based on the objectives and expected results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management 

• Provide technical advice on topics related to electoral processes as well as civil documentation. 
• Ensure technical and results-oriented management of PARC-Cameroon's work through its activities. 
• Manage the programme's work and information workflows to ensure collaboration and synergy of actions with all strategic partners and stakeholders in the region. 
• Ensure the execution of the activities of the strategic partners by respecting the clauses of the contract and its overall compliance as the project manager in the area. 
• Coordinate the activities of the partners in accordance with the project description and prepare work tools according to the activities and monitor the deadlines for the implementation of the activities and reporting; 
• Ensure a conducive working environment with strategic partners and the PARC Cameroon team; 
• Participate in the various meetings/clusters with development and government actors to present the project activities and ensure the visibility of the PARC in the area. 

Coordination and reporting

• Ensure the operational and technical management of the Yaoundé base; 
• Coordination of project activities in the Centre, Littoral, West and North regions; 
• Monitor the needs of Yaoundé office members and project coordinators in terms of level of effort to ensure adequate coverage of resources; 
• Preparation, monitoring and operationalization of PARC-Cameroon's activities in the area, as well as the preparation of deliverables;
• Regular reports on the progress of PARC-Cameroon; 
• Implementation of the recommendations of the Management of PARC Cameroon to advance the program; 
• Participate in periodic coordination meetings and report on progress of activities as well as challenges; 
• Identify potential risks to the programme in the area, monitor risks and report regularly to the DCOP; 
• Contact person for PARC-Cameroon and for the coordination of the program in the central region; 
• Support for the organization of brainstorming workshops at the level of the Central Region and possibly in other regions with strategic partners to exchange lessons learned, best practices and obstacles of the program; 
• Support the implementation of the communication and visibility plan for the program in the region; 
• Support the development of partners' capacity building plans; 
• Ensure capacity building of strategic partners on issues related to electoral processes, monitor them and make adjustment proposals throughout the agreement; and Oversee the implementation of all activities of the project's strategic partners in the region aimed at contributing to a peaceful election in the country. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Have a master's degree in governance and public action, Law, Political Sociology, Political Science and International Economics, or in a relevant field or equivalent qualification appropriate to the position; 
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the coordination and implementation of development projects from international donors; 
• Have at least 5 years of experience in peacebuilding and conflict mitigation projects; 
• Have at least 3 years' experience in the implementation of projects on the electoral process in Cameroon or elsewhere; 
• Experience working with media and government actors; 
• Experience in collaborating with and supporting local CSOs in humanitarian and development contexts; 
• Experience in networking partners in project implementation; 
• Good experience in writing high-quality reports based on evidence of the activities implemented; 
• Good experience in capacity building of civil society organizations; 
• Excellent communication skills in a culturally diverse environment and especially on sensitive topics; 
• Excellent written and oral knowledge of French and English; 
• Good command of the socio-political environment of the country. 

This job description summarizes the main duties of the position. It does not prescribe or limit the exact tasks that may be assigned to perform these functions. This document should not be construed as an employment contract in any way. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Candidates should submit their application, including their CV and cover letter, by email to cameroonrecruitment@fhi360.org no later than October 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. Cameroon time. 

The subject line of the email should include "Senior Project Coordinator-PARC Cameroon". We appreciate any interest in this position, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not engage in discriminatory practices against persons employed or seeking employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by the legislation in force