Project Officer

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and 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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity:

The Project Officer of the SheCan Project has the critical role to ensuring that the project aligns with the National Inclusive Finance Strategy (SNFI) of Cameroon, and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 17 (Partnerships).

Based in the East Region, Project Officer will undertake frequent field visits to project sites to oversee implementation, provide technical assistance, and build strong relationships with beneficiaries, partners, and local stakeholders. In your role, you will also be charged with addressing barriers to financial access, promote gender-equitable practices, and enhance the overall impact of the SheCan project in improving the lives of women, children, and communities in the East Region of Cameroon.

The Individual/About You:

As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for the effective development of detailed annual and quarterly work plans, budgeting, and resource allocation aligned with the SheCan project’s objectives. You will also oversee the implementation of project activities, ensuring timely execution and adherence to established standards and guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions (MFIs), government agencies (MINADER, MINFI, MINCOMMERCE), local NGOs, and community leaders, for strong project implementation remains also part of your primary duties, as we as serving as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

To best meet up with your objectives, the below will be of key value to you:

1. Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Agri-Business Management, Economics, Project Management, or any related field;
2. At least One (01) year experience in project management, preferably in women's empowerment or community development;
3. Strong understanding of gender equality issues and women's rights;
4. Experience in cash-based programming and food security initiatives;
5. Excellent communication skills in English and French; knowledge of local languages is an advantage;
6. Ability to deliver within tight deadlines;

Please, follow this link to review the full Job Description:  JD Project Officer - SheCan Project Bertoua

Location: Bertoua

Type of Role: Fixed Term Service Contract of Ten (10) Months

Reports to: PIIAM

Grade: Service Contract

Closing Date: March 12th, 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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