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Join Our Team: Deputy Project Manager Position in Cameroon

Are you a dedicated, skilled, and passionate individual ready to make a significant impact? Innovation: Africa (iA) is seeking a proactive Deputy Project Manager to join our team in Cameroon.

About Innovation: Africa (iA)
Innovation: Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing solar and water technologies to rural communities in Africa. With over 900 completed projects, we've provided essential resources such as clean water, electricity, and medical care to millions of people across Africa.

Job Overview
As a Deputy Project Manager based in Garoua, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Country Manager. Your responsibilities will include managing local staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with iA’s community-based sustainability model, overseeing project activities, conducting community trainings, and maintaining regular communication with communities. Additionally, you'll facilitate collaboration with partners, manage office operations, and engage with local and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Country Manager to oversee local team and contractors, ensuring compliance with iA policies.
• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and execution, including managing project deliverables and action plans.
• Submit weekly activity reports and regular financial reports to the Country Director in Israel.
• Implement iA’s community-based sustainability model, conducting community meetings, trainings, and sensitization.
• Monitor project activities, expenses, and work with contractors, ensuring efficient project completion.
• Coordinate with cooperating partners and local contractors, ensuring smooth project implementation.
• Participate in beneficiary selection processes and track the progress of ongoing field activities.
• Assist in office operations, including liaising with suppliers, organizing community trainings, and responding to community queries.
• Establish and manage relationships with local government, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate visits from the international team, donors, and guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams and supporting communities in a field-based position.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and results-driven mindset.
• Background in community development or international development.
• Second degree in water or civil engineering (advantageous).
• Proficiency in English (writing and speaking).
• Ability to relocate to Garoua and commit to flexible working hours, including weekends.
• Technologically proficient, with excellent computer skills.

How to Apply

• Send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF attachment to cm.dcm@innovation-africa.odoo.com
• Include your full name in the file name and specify the job position in the email subject line.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Innovation: Africa is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and diversity.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or disability. Join us in making a difference!