ALIMA in Cameroon
Cameroon is experiencing two major crises that taint the security of the country, namely that of the northern front and that of the western front respectively linked to Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin and the secessionists of the English-speaking areas.
After a lull between 2018 and 2019, the region of’Extreme-north Cameroon has been experiencing a deterioration in the security situation since the second half of’ year 2019 ; marked by attacks by the Boko Haram group mainly in the Logone & Chari, Mayo Sava and Mayo Tsanaga.
The crisis that has been brewing in the English-speaking area since at least the period of’independence will turn into a secessionist demand with the corollaries of’ insecurity, population displacements, and, to reduce’ access to basic structures including those of health…
ALIMA has been conducting humanitarian assistance activities since April 2016 in Cameroon. The’organisation first intervened in the health district of Mokolo in 2016, before’extending its activities in the health district of Koza or ALIMA remained until’ in April 2018.
Following an evaluation made in December 2016 in the DS of Makary and Mada, ALIMA implemented a project in early 2017, in, starting with Makary with d’evolve towards an extension of activities in Mada.
ALIMA today’ continues its medico-nutritional activities among children under 5 years of age in response to the humanitarian crisis that prevails in Cameroon in the regions of the’Extreme-north and the Northwest, taking into account sexual and reproductive health in the departments of Mayo-Tsanaga, Logone and Chari and in the North-West
LOCATION OF POST: Makary, Cameroon
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: In the course of his duties, the incumbent of the position will be required to visit the programs and be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, the verification of the criminal record or the presentation of a certificate of good life and morals will be necessary. In situations where the’ impossibility of providing a criminal record or a certificate of good life and morals is noted, a declaration on the’honneur will be requested.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
- IlElle reports to the head of mission or to the head of mission based on· in coordination.
- HeIt supervises the’ team of framework of the project (for example the Medical Referent or Referent·, the Administration Manager, or, the Logistics Manager and the Nursing Manager) as well as the national teams in collaboration with its technical references at the project level.
- It collaborates with the coordination (medical, logistical and financial and human resources) and with the partners.
MAIN MISSION
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, you are responsible for the implementation of the country operational strategy in its’ intervention area, in connection with the three-year strategic plan and the mandate of’ALIMA.
More specifically, you are responsible for the implementation of the project and contribute to the results set for the project according to the evolution of the humanitarian situation and needs in the area of’ intervention and on the basis of the pre-set medical-operational objectives in collaboration with coordination, in accordance with humanitarian principles and the mandate of ALIMA.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
1.Definition and strategic planning
2. Implementation of the programmes
- Project management and monitoring
- Representation
- Management of material and financial resources
3. Data analysis and reporting
4. Supervision and animation of’teams
5. Security analysis and management
6. Development of computer tools
7. Prevention against abuse of power, gender and sexual violence
EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCES
Experiences
- You have successful experience within a medical ONGI in project management and supervision of a multicultural team. You demonstrate a great negotiating ability and are able to develop and maintain an effective network. You know how to evolve in degraded security contexts and/or’ emergency (management of epidemics).
- In-depth knowledge of humanitarian donors is an asset. You are comfortable with computer tools (word, excel and internet). You encourage team work, you are oriented towards problem solving and you communicate easily.
LANGUAGES
- Good command of French (read, written, spoken) or’anglais is essential
- Mastery of’a local language is an asset
CONDITIONS
Duration and type of contract : CDD of French law of 6 months renewable.
Taking of post : ASAP
Salary : According to salary grid ALIMA + valuation of’experience + Perdiem
ALIMA supports :
- The travel costs between the country of’ origin of the’expatriate and the place of mission
- The costs of’accommodation
- Medical coverage from the first day of the contract to one month after the departure date of the country of mission for the’employee and its assigns
- L’ evacuation for the’employee and its beneficiaries
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and Motivation Letter online
Applications are processed according to the’order of’arrival. ALIMA reserves the right to close the’offer before the term initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications (CV in PDF format + Motivation Letter) will be studied.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.
