Project Officer

Job Description

To keep pace with growth, we are looking for a Project officer to be based in Makary, Far North Region, Cameroon.

The position is a position with 40 hours h/week.

This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of Cameroon. An expatriation is not intended.

Responsibilities

• Partner Capacity Building:
  • Conduct Partner Project Capacity building events/ trainings.
  • Support in Bi-annual/annual review meetings with multiple partner.
• Project Coordination & Quality Assurance
  • Coordination with partners on agreed activities and timelines. Ensure activities are carried out by the partners as per agreed timeline; communicating with partners on project progress; guidance to partners on implementation issues.
  • Manage Budget and/ or activity change requests: Alignment/discussion with partners, analysis of budget or activities and managing deviations, communication and coordination with relevant divisions.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
  • Conduct monitoring visits to Partners: Remote or travel on-site. Pre-arrangements and coordination with partners, ToRs development, documents check (including a high-level check of key vouchers), stakeholder meetings, debrief, monitoring report, follow up on agreed actions.
  • Evaluations: ToRs development, consultant recruitment, capturing and dissemination of learnings; follow up on actions.
  • Knowledge and Learning management: Documentation, dissemination, and representation of learnings/best practices - internal & external.
• Reporting & Audit
  • Project Reporting: Review and finalize all reports, programmatic and financial. Check activity and budget status to calculate forecast and Request of Funds.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. Audits: follow up on programmatic and governance related actions.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify project risks/ issues and develop mitigation plans. Ensure implementation, monitoring, and follow-up. Compliance assurance: Ensure that implementing partner has programmatic systems, processes, and capacities in place to guarantee compliance with CBM requirements.
  • Support in implementation of Partner Assessment programme and governance related recommendations and actions.
  • Project Administration in ERP System (PROMIS/ NGO Online).
  • Set up of project in PROMIS and ensure project related data in PROMIS is kept updated during implementation and completion.
  • Timely Forecasting, Budget adjustments in system considering unspent funds & unimplemented activities, maintain monitoring system and carryout required status updates (forecasts, cost plan revision, upload of reports, Quick Status Review) etc.
• Internal Alignment & External Stakeholder Management
  • Ensure internal alignment with relevant stakeholders.
  • Represent CBM on behalf of Country Director and upon delegated responsibility to external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
  • Education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in project management, international development, or equivalent.
  • Experience: first experience in project management within the I/NGO sector, or equivalent.

Key Skills

• Key Skills:
  • Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they meet objectives and are completed on time and within budget. Well versed in project management tools and methods (iPCM, Log frame, monitoring tools).
  • Technical Knowledge in specific thematic areas relevant to the organization's mission.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and forecasting financial and programmatic data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to stakeholders.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and interact with diverse groups, including team members, partners, and beneficiaries.
  • Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Skills in managing program budgets and ensuring financial accountability.

Key Attributes

• Key Attributes:
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances and environments.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting cultural differences to work effectively in diverse settings.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of program management.
  • Commitment to Mission: Passion for the organization's mission and dedication to making a positive impact.

What We Offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to Apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).

A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.