Programme d’Appui à l’Initiative Communautaire (PAIC)

Title:  Community Field Mobilizer

Department: CIT

Employee Status: Full Time

Reports to: Program Officer

Location:  Far North Region, Cameroon

BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Creative Associates International Cameroon Limited (Creative Associates) is implementing the USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives program in Cameroon: le Programme d’Appui à l’Initiative Communautaire (PAIC).  The program will be working to strengthen inter-community relations through local initiatives, empower youth, and increase social cohesion.  The USAID/OTI Cameroon program will work at the local level in partnership with local organizations.
To lead and support the implementation of the Programme d’Appui à l’Initiative Communautaire (PAIC), Creative Associates seeks to engage a highly qualified and motivated team.  All positions, including positions based in Yaoundé, are full time and require a willingness to travel throughout northern Cameroon.  Creative Associates is especially interested in receiving submissions from women applicants.  Only qualified candidates who follow the application instructions will be contacted.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Field Mobilizer (CFM) is responsible for grass-roots development of project concepts and activity submissions. The CFM will interact with community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), associations and other groups implementing PAIC-funded activities or potential activities. The CFM will work with groups to develop activity ideas and summaries, refine project concepts during the YL/GL phase, assist in the creation and negotiation of budgets, as well as be the primary field oversight for ongoing activities. This position will be based in the Far North and extensive and frequent travel throughout the Far North Region is required.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Community Field Mobilizer will report to the Program Officer

Expected Outcomes:

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of activities in the Far North Region and report back to management staff on the results.
• Provide lessons learned and feedback from communities to improve future activities and strategies.
• Assist with real time situational analysis of both the security and livelihoods situations in target areas of the Far North Region.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Liaise with community groups, NGOs, CBOs associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for the project activities.
• Identify potential activities at the community level for project support.
• Work with the Program Officer, and Maroua-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submission.
• Enhance local partnerships and develop the link with the local communities
• Work with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics activities
• Monitor and report on routine program operational activities and scheduled program events, reporting activity summaries to the Program Officer.
• Work with staff to ensure project attendance at local events.
• Collect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.
• Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackers.
• Support review of Final Evaluation Reports and grant closing.
• Attend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activities.
• Assist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the field.
• Facilitate linkages between communities as needed.
• Manage some administrative tasks (reports, Data Base updates, etc.)
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in political science, international affairs or other related social sciences field is required.
• Three years’ of general working experience Minimum
• Two years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in French or English required  
• Fluency in one or more of the local languages used in the northern Cameroon is preferred.

How to Apply

CV requirements for candidates applying for jobs with Creative Associates PAIC

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE POSITION. FOR EACH POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION AND SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THE TITLE OF THE POSITION IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.

All candidates who wish to be considered must submit their CV in the form below:

• Personal information and contacts (cell (s) and email), physical address, nationality and professional profile.
• Brief summary of the qualifications of the candidate - not more than 10 to 12 lines of text.
• Diplomas in reverse chronological order (newest to oldest). Please do not include primary school education.
• Professional experience in reverse chronological order (newest to oldest). Your work experience should be listed as follows for each job:
  • The dates of commencement and termination
  • The title of the job held
  • The structure or employer (business, NGOs, state, community)
  • The designated responsibilities or tasks
  • Achievements or expectations of your efforts during the period of such employment.  Please do not include experience as a Trainee
• Please include any additional information relevant to the job you are applying for, such as:
  • Detailed language skills.
  • Other skills (e.g. computer skills, Animation capacity or training of trainers, etc.)
  • Publications or studies (if available) OR TRAINING COMPLETED
  • Driving license (either vehicle or motorcycle)
• Please include at least three references names (full name, title, contact and email address).

Applicants Must Follow all of the Following Steps to Be Considered for Employment:

Submit your application in one email to recrutement@crea-paic.com  with the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae with three professional references, including at least two former supervisors​
• Submit a cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest in the position. The subject of the email must indicate the position title and location.

Deadline:  02th November 2018