JOB ADVERT: Project Manager GFFO

Location: Maroua, EN, CM

Company: Plan International

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International Cameroon is currently advertising for the position of 01 Project Manager GFFO Project – Maroua.
Please note that this is a national position.

Dimensions of Role

The Project Manager for the providing essential support for adolescent girls, young women and their children in the conflict affecting Lake Chad Basin (GFFO) project Communicates widely within Plan International Cameroon across Plan International and with local implementing partners. The post holder with support from the M&E Manager will ensure the establishment of a systematic Monitoring and Evaluation system for the project.  The post holder will interface and support project team members, support project coordination and implementation. S/He will ensure project is implemented according to time line and on budget. The role requires strong project management skills including facilitation and organizational skills along with the ability to analyze and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

Key End Results and typical Responsibilities

Project Management

Provide guidance and support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle
Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team
Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications
Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants and finance department and technical review by GBV Specialist) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements
Ensure compliance with donor requirements (rules, procedures) :
Project budget monitoring and management, including for procurement and distribution of resources, time management, work-plans and records
Timely and accurate monitoring and financial and narrative reporting.
Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from Emergency Response Manager and GBV Specialist.
Working with M&E Coordinator/Manager, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries
Ensure Plan’s guidelines and child protection in emergency minimum standards and international standards of care for survivors of sexual violence are adhered to in the project implementation Contribute to the development of situation reports for internal and external use.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Support the design and development of appropriate surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for GFFO Project implementation.
Realize regular field monitoring of the projects.
Contribute in the follow up of Plan child protection policy respect
Contribute to ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality assurance and accountability mechanisms, particularly in the GFFO Project implementation.
Support to ensure   timely   documentation of   GBVIMS  and   timely submission  of  all   weekly, Monthly,  quarterly and  annually report

Information and Coordination

Liaise and provide project updates and reports on a frequent basis and whenever required and agreed as per FAD to the line manager
Organize and attend regular meetings with project  stakeholders (Plan Germany, Sector Coordinators, Government) as deem necessary by line manager
Represent Plan International Cameroon in coordination meetings, in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed as designated by line manager
Contribute to monitoring security situation in GFFO project areas and share with management wherever appropriate

Human Resource Development

Working with GBV Specialist and CPiE Specialist to support the orientation, on-going development/training and capacity building of project staffs partners and communities (Community Relays and Case Workers, Focal Points …) in Gender Based Violence strategies, approaches, Child Protection in emergencies to ensure a high level of expertise in line with donor and organizational requirements
Mentor and supervise project team, including performance –review of all GFFO project staff, regular team meetings and support to team members
Support the mainstreaming  of  GBV  prevention and responses  activities

Resource Mobilization

Support resource mobilization efforts of proposal writing and related engagement.
In collaboration with M&E Coordinator/Manager, Communications Coordinator, GBV Specialist and CPiE Specialist, develop project briefs, lessons learnt and best practice documents that could feed into new projects idea.   
In collaboration with M&E and project officers, lead on assessments and other project documentations, that could possible feed into project development.
With technical support from the GBV Specialist and CPiE Specialist, lead on the development of concept notes and new funding proposal for the project implementation areas.

Dealing with Problems

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyze possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Line Manager or to the Emergency Response Manager for consideration.
Decisions may affect the lives of thousands of disaster affected children, millions of dollars, security of staff, and the profile of Plan across the humanitarian sector and across media.
Excellent and creative leadership skills will be utilized to make strategic choices on responses with limited resources and with possible resistance from colleagues as is often the case in emergency response work  
He/She should work under pressure and accept travels and stays in areas often austere.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Key Internal Contacts

• Emergency Response Manager, other members of the Emergency Response team, GBV Specialist, Child protection in emergency specialist, EIE Specialist and the Country Child protection team as appropriate
• Project Managers  and coordinators of projects considered to be part of the Lake Chad Programme

Key External Contacts

• Other agencies and groups responding to the emergency, in particular those working in the SGBV and child protection in emergency sector.

Reporting lines

• Reports to GBV Specialist or Emergency Response Manager as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge:

• Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Science or related field and experience in INGO with at least 3 years of work experience in humanitarian response and managing of Protection project, Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

At least 3 years’ experience in Gender Based Violence and or Child Protection programming Experience dealing Canadian government funded project including  UN funded projects (UNICEF/UNFPA/UNOCHA) regulations
Proven experience of budget management and ability to develop project catch up plans and expenditure
Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
Knowledge and skills: General knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards eg CPIE Minimum standards, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies Guidelines, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE  and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response
General implementation experience in a managing role in humanitarian response
Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
Ability to travel to the project area  for at least 70% of the time
Excellent written and spoken English with French an advantage
Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major SGBV and Child protection donors including GFFO, SIDA, Irish Aid, UNICEF, ECHO.
Excellent project design, participatory monitoring
Excellent communication skills: well-argued plans for response that can be justified and delivered, persuasive of others.
Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Humanitarian aid experience.
Fluency in English. French is an asset.
Multiple language skills desirable.

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment and Demands

Travel to project locations is required as necessary to ensure that programme are effectively monitored. The project Manager will be based at Maroua, with extensive travel to Mayo Tsanaga, Mayo Sava and Logon & Chari division

Next step

To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply “. Your application should include:

• A Covering letter
• A Comprehensive CV including details of three referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor

Location: Maroua

Closing date: 05/11/2018

NB: The shortlisting and the interview will be done progressively as the applications are received.

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity. Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan international has a safeguarding children and young Policies and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.