Background:

The OVC – Church Coordination Office (OVC-CCO) Bamenda seeks the services of qualified candidates to fill the position of SILC supervisor in a USAID-funded project “The Key Interventions to Develop Systems and Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (KIDSS – Cameroon)".

The SILC Supervisor will work as a team member of the OVC-CCO Bamenda and the entire KIDSS project, reporting to the Community Lead-Field Office (CLFO).    Specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Promote the project and the PSP-SILC to community stakeholders
2. Lead the recruitment process for field agents
3. Train field agents
4. Monitor, coach and provide feedback to FAs to develop their skills
5. Ensure the quality of SILC groups through regular field visits and spot checks
6. Organize and facilitate project events with local leaders, agents and groups, as needed
7. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of agent reporting
8. Review data collection forms and MIS reports and take action to improve project performance
9. Verify stipends due to agents
10. Certify and launch PSPs
11. Organize and oversee PSP networks

Required qualifications, experience and skills:

• Strong knowledge, previous experience and background on SILC and how it functions (This will be tested).
• Degree in Social Sciences or any other related field. A Diploma in micro-finance will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience working with decentralized, community-based projects
• Previous experience with savings group programming helpful
• Strong Computer and ICT skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in one or more local languages of the N.W. Region
• Prove of ability to work with Catholic Church institutions will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to be based in the field and to travel long distances
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle permit

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities

Interested persons should send their complete applications files including a detailed resume, three referees and a motivation letter by email to the following address: jobsalertbamenda@gmail.com

NB: Include the Job position on the subject line.

Dateline for submission of applications is Friday 5th September 2014 at 12 noon.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls and personal contacts will be entertained.