JOB VACANCY

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. 

Position: Programme Officer (two year fixed term contract)

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Salary: competitive, local terms and conditions will apply

Sightsavers currently has a vacancy for a Programme Officer based in the Cameroon country office to enhance the quality of Sightsavers' programmes, and ensure all programmes and projects are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible quality standards.

The Programme Officer will support the implementation of the Cameroon country strategy portfolio of projects with a focus on social inclusion, health and inclusive education projects. He/she will work with partners to develop annual plans based on developed programmes and ensure an effective and smooth implementation of projects within budget, and supporting to manage all aspects of the project cycle.

The successful candidate will collaborate with other staff, partners and others to identify areas for programme growth and assist in identifying and developing new initiatives.

This role has a challenging scope and requires substantial experience in all aspects of project management in community development programmes, and working in partnerships with governmental agencies, civil society organisations, and disability movements.  

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a first degree in the relevant field (social sciences, development studies, public health, and education) with significant experience, ideally in an INGO environment.

Closing date: 10 October 2014

How to apply

To apply , and for further details about the role, please download an application pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies.

Kindly send the filled aplication from to: jobs@sightsavers.org. 

As an equal opportunities employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particulary encouraged to apply.