Overview
The National Project Officer will support programme management and key policy-related initiatives for the Cameroon Migration Governance Enhancement project, aiming to enhance migration management in Cameroon.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and monitoring of operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project.
- Keep supervisor informed on project implementation status, identify gaps and suggest actions.
- Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, M&E tools and SOPs.
- Coordinate data collection, verification and analysis; update information management systems and social media platforms.
- Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports.
- Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, UN agencies, local authorities and government counterparts.
- Contribute to planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities.
- Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups and interagency coordination meetings.
- Participate in the preparation of project proposals, communication products, concept notes and planning documents.
- Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
- Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring, assessments and liaison with counterparts.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- Six years of relevant professional experience with a university degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and skills is mandatory.
- Experience at project management at managerial and technical level in emergency, post disaster and conflict contexts.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
- University’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
- Master’s degree in the above-mentioned field.
