JOB ADVERT : Child Protection in Emergency Manager

Key Tasks

• Ensure the quality and impact of all CPiE related activities are in line with PII and relevant actors’ standards.
• Ensure the grants dedicated to CPiE are managed in line with PII and donors’ requirements, including timely financial/narrative reporting and cost-effectiveness.
• In coordination with the Emergency Response Manager, represent Plan International with local external stakeholders (local Government, Traditional Authorities, peer agencies, and the target communities).
• Ensure the continuation of the program by developing new proposals.
• Facilitate donor visits or visits by other stakeholders to the project, as required.
• In agreement with the Protection Cluster, co-lead the CPAoR in the regions.
• Support the development of staff capability on CPIE interventions by requesting training as needed, or providing it directly.
• Management of the whole CPIE team dedicated to both Case Management and PSS components.
• Ensuring complementary planning with other programs.
• Ensure mainstreaming CP in all PII’s interventions in the regions.

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in project management cycle in emergency contexts.
• Good knowledge of grant management and reporting, also through online accounting systems.
• Master degree in Project Management Cycle, Disaster Risk Reduction or relevant studies.
• Experience in organizing Child Friendly Space programs and life skills work.
• Experience in working with vulnerable groups including children, adolescents and vulnerable adults.
• Experience in managing and leading teams of people.
• Experience in representation with a wide range of external stakeholders at the local level.

Skills

• Being innovative and proactive in solving problems.
• Good knowledge of Project Management Cycle in Emergency.
• Good knowledge of CPMS.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends and holidays in order to ensure timely delivery of programmes, and to travel to field sites for program activities.
• Excellent written and oral skills in English. Knowledge of French is an added value.
• Willingness to co-lead the CPAoR in the regions if the opportunity arises.

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

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

Location: Bamenda – CAMEROON

Closing date: May 7th, 2020