Deadline: 10 October, 2021
Location: Bamenda, Cameroon
Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) Coordinator.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the coordination of all components of the project
- Ensure that financial and narrative reports are submitted in time
- Ensure all Plan International Cameroon reporting requirements are met
- In coordination with the emergency response manager, represent Plan International at meetings with local external stakeholders
- Ensure the continuation of the program by developing new proposals
- Ensure all CPiE operations have a clear focus on addressing the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women
- Carry out needs assessments, as required, in line with Plan International’s standard tools
- Support the development of CPiE-related funding submission
- Implement the current CPiE projects in line with Plan International standards and humanitarian approaches
- Ensure technical quality and minimum standards and Core Humanitarian Standards are met in all CPiE projects
- Facilitate donor visits or visits by other stakeholders to the project, as required
- Actively participate in the Child protection Sub-Working Group (CPSWG) of local and related working groups, ensuring regular input to the five Ws
- Support the development of staff capacity on CPiE interventions by requesting training, as needed, or providing it directly
- Provide input to the development of orientation and training materials for community facilitators and incentive volunteers
- Ensure quality of current CPiE projects and technical support
- Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learnt to strengthen implementation and ensure adherence to quality standards
Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Anthropology, Law, Social Work or equivalent
- Three years, minimum, of experience in emergency project management
- Good knowledge of grant management and reporting
- Technical qualifications in social work or relevant CPiE specialisation
- Experience with child protection, counseling and case management
- Experience and knowledge of CPiE programme design and implementation
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups, including children, adolescents and vulnerable adults
- Experience in managing and leading teams
- Standard I.T. skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
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