Child Protection in Emergency Manager

Location: Bamenda, NW, CM

Company: Plan International

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. However, these are often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. In addition, it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. Moreover, we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Post title:	CPIE Manager	Grade	C2/10
Department:	Humanitarian Response - Disaster Risk Management	Start date	20th April 2020
Contract Type:	Staff Contract
Duration:	1 Year
Duty Station:	Bamenda, with travels in the NW and SW regions
Reports to:	Emergency Response Manager
Purpose:	Plan International Cameroon, in the framework of the response to the crisis in the NW/SW regions, considers paramount reducing the impact of the conflict on boys and girls. The CPIE manager will guarantee the quality of the interventions by focusing on: coordination of the team, coordination with all relevant stakeholders, proper management of all grants dedicated to CPiE.

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

NEXT STEP:

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

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity. Only applications received in French or English, will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan international has a child protection and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.