JOB VACANCY

The International NGO Sightsavers is recruiting a Programme Manager for its Cameroon Country Office in Yaounde on a 2 years renewable contract.

Background

Sightsavers' vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participale equally in society. We work with partners in 34 countries across Africa and Asia to make this a reality.

Programme Manager - Cameroon Country Office

Overall purpose and responsibilities

The Programme Manager will, under the direction of the Country Director, be respnsible for overseeing the development, implementation and management of Sightsavers supported programmes in Cameroon, in line with Sightsavers agreed policies and preferred programme approaches (in particular the principles of scalable demonstration approaches).

S/he will be responsible for developing and managing programme partnerships and supporting programme partners through close collaobration.S/he will be accountable for identifying and contributing to areas of programme growth and development by ensuring the country programme development is based on the best available evidence, and effectively capture and use learning.

S/he will also have responsibility for managing and reporting on externally funded projects in accordance with donors' conditions and in line with Sightsavers grant management policies and procedures.

Person Specification

The role has an exigent scope and requires substantial experience in programme management and working in partnerships with governmental agencies and civil society organisations.

• You will need to have a minimum of eight(08) years experience of working in development, ideally in an NGO environment, three years of which must be with line management experience. 
• You should have proven coordination, influencing and negotiation skills alongside well-developed analytical, presentation and strategic planning skills. 
• The ability to work well with others and build good relations internally and externally will be required. 
• A minimum of a degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or Education is required; a masters' degree will be a distinct advantage. 
• You must be able to network effectively and represent Sightsavers with a broad range of stakeholders. 
• Bilingualism(English and French) is required for this position.

To aply for the position, please email cameroonrecruit@gmail.com for a copy of the application pack to be sent to you. Completed application forms must be submitted by 5.00p.m. by 29th November 2013. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.