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| Company: |
CDVTA Cameroon |
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| Job Title: |
Development worker/s |
| Job category: |
Social Work |
| Job Location: |
Cameroon |
| Job Reference Number: |
254 |
| Job Description: |
Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance
(CDVTA Cameroon)
Who we are
CDVTA is a national not for profit non-government humanitarian organisation in Cameroon deeply committed to reducing suffering and poverty among the poorest people in the poorest communities. CDVTA also advocates, empowers, and builds older people’s understanding on their rights and at the same time improving their livelihoods. CDVTA lobbies the government and policy makers to formulate policies, recognising and promoting the respect for poor older people’s constitutional rights through legislation. CDVTA works towards improving the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in a way that allows their participation in poverty alleviation, empowerment, capacity building and where the impact of the work is sustainable. The organization operates on the principles of equity and non-discrimination (either by race, religion, gender or caste)
Our mission
Our mission is to help the poorest older people living in under-represented environmentally fragile communities achieve lasting changes in their lives. In this respect, we work to create integrated communities, where very poor and starving older people and their grand children can lead meaningful and satisfactory lives, with dignity. We work with communities and groups that share our vision, of a society where the oppressed especially women, disabled and children are able to exercise their human rights and gain access to freedom.
Our vision
A society where everyone irrespective of status can lead a meaningful and satisfactory life with dignity, reducing poverty, improving livelihoods, accessing community support, understanding and claiming his or her rights as well as participating actively in local decision making structure, for national sector policy changes without oppression
Funded
By
Methodist Relief & Development Fund
(Mrdf)
&
Uk Department for International Development
(Dfid)
Cdvta is enhancing the capacities of poor elderly people to secure their rights and improve their livelihoods. This project is intended to provide innovative service delivery to poor elderly people (60% women) in difficult environments of the North West Region of Cameroon. The project seeks to use a rights-based approach to both address the self-identified needs of marginalized elderly people and create lasting changes at structural level.
Job Offers Within This Project
Cdvta is requesting applications from suitably qualified Cameroonians for the following positions. These positions are for an initial one-year contract with the option to renew. Applicants should not have a criminal record and will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures. All applicants should provide 1 professional reference and 1 character reference. All successful applicants can look forward to out of station assignments or trainings.
1.
Post Title: Administrator
Duration: One year renewable
Sex: Female
Nationality: Cameroonian
Age: 35-45 years.
Duty Station: Head Office
Duties & Responsibilities:
The project Administrator will perform the following functions:
- Assist the project management team, in developing Human Resources Management Policies and Procedures;
- Assist in processing papers for staff recruitment, including job posting, collection of applications, screening, interviews and selection;
-Assist the Director when mandated to issue and manage employment contracts and be responsible for renewal and amendment of contracts on instruction from the Director and members of the Executive Committee (BOD);
- Create and maintain personal files for individual team members and ensure confidentiality;
- Introduce and facilitate orientation for new project staff;
- Assist in developing and coordinating the development and systematic delivery of staff Training Plans;
- Assist the project team in practical delivery of training to staff;
- Arrange workshops on relevant topics whenever required;
- Supervise all attendance records, absences and vacation leaves;
- Contribute to the well being of all staff members and deal with lower staff concerns and queries and provide solutions, in consultation with the Director;
-Keep an inventory of all CDVTA equipment and materials, as well as coordinate and supervise the use of project equipment.
- Assist the project team in drafting and reviewing job descriptions;
-Provide regular checks on receipts to verify authenticity before they are forwarded to the Finance Department.
-Keep a finance ledger on all receipts forwarded to the Finance Department.
Collaborate with Finance Department on receipts regularisation.
-Carry out regular monitoring visits to project areas to assess the level success on project work and to evaluate impact created.
The successful candidate should have
A degree or Higher Diploma in Accounting, Management or Administration and at least three years experience in a development organization in a similar position.
Experience in and/or knowledge of aging policy, resources for older persons and their caregivers, rights based approaches and the long-term care system is an added advantage.
MUST be an excellent animator, excellent communicator, excellent leadership skills and a people oriented person with a strong personality presentation.
Needs good experience in negotiating or resolving problems.
MUST HAVE excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have Public speaking/training expertise.
Must be detailed oriented, excellently alert all the time, with excellent organizational skills.
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and excel is necessary.
Bilingualism /Bicultural background may be helpful.
Any other task given as required;
2.
Post Title: Project Driver.
Duration: One year renewable
Sex: Male
Nationality: Cameroonian
Duty Station: Head Office
The driver who must be at least 40 years and at most 45 years, will be responsible for driving the project vehicle and assisting at head office.
The ideal candidate will have:
-A valid Driver`s License
-Proven experience driving manual double-cabin pick-ups, 4x4 land cruisers in rough and hilly terrains;
-5 years experience driving vehicles.
-Experience for working in a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage and be a people oriented person with a good sense of humour
-Advanced Driving Certificate from an authorized driving school is an advantage.
-Be an experienced mechanic and have a mechanic certificate
-Transporting of authorized personnel to and from their assigned offices or working places;
-Be capable of repairing and maintaining the project vehicle
-Reports all mechanical faults and checks for maintenance with authentic records to project administrator;
-Maintain vehicle book with proper records.
3.
Post Title: Two field coordinators
Duration: One year renewable
Sex: Male/Female
Nationality: Cameroonian
Duty Station: Field Based/Head office
Duties & Responsibilities:
This full time position coordinating older peoples activities in rural areas within the framework of the CDVTA advocacy rights based and livelihood support project, requires highly organized individuals who can prioritize well, and handle a wide range of responsibilities as follows;
-Supervising staff and providing direct service to older people; Assisting and working with the elderly, staff and volunteers to establish evidence based agricultural activities and income generating projects.
-Managing data collection and evaluation; developing educational presentations and literature;
-Coordinating outreach efforts; and providing representation at conferences, media events, networking opportunities
-Networking with elderly committees as part of this multi-faceted position.
-Training and supervising elderly groups, staff and volunteers as well as liaising with policy makers, decision bearers, government services and other stakeholders in the region.
-Enhancing innovative service delivery in difficult environments.
-Assisting in the writing of funding proposals and grant reports.
-Developing advocacy education and campaign materials, and managing the influx and updating of resource materials.
-Being an active member of the management team to monitor agency policy, practices and strategic planning.
-Developing and revising curricula for outreach and education presentations.
Presenting in seminars and workshops to older adults, caregivers and professionals.
Making occasional appearances on radio and television and providing news articles for newspapers in support of elderly rights and responsibilities.
-Speaking as needed at regional and national conferences.
-Analysing and monitoring public policy affecting long-term care services and elderly rights in Cameroon.
-Identifying service gaps in the long-term care system in Cameroon and providing stimulus for systemic advocacy.
-Representing CDVTA during elderly committee meetings, project stakeholder meetings and workgroups, providing advocacy and being a voice for the elderly at all levels.
-Managing a small caseload and information on services, benefits, and rights of older people including victims of elder abuse.
-Investigating and resolving complaints and concerns of older adults, their families, professionals working with them, and others who are involved with caring for their well-being;
-Following-up all complaints, requests, etc. As necessary.
-Attending staff meetings, appropriate community meetings and trainings.
- Writing newsletter articles, entries for website including case studies as requested. Other related duties as assigned.
Educational/Experience/Skill Requirements:
A degree in Social Work, Agriculture, and Community Development, project management or related degree and at least three years experience in a development organization is essential for these positions.
Experience in and/or knowledge of aging policy, resources for older persons and their caregivers, rights based approaches and the long-term care system.
Be an excellent animator, excellent communicator, excellent leadership skills and a people oriented person with a strong personality presentation. You need good experience in negotiating or resolving problems. You MUST HAVE excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must have Public speaking/training expertise. You must be detailed oriented, excellently alert all the time, with excellent organizational skills.
A Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and excel is necessary.
Bilingualism /Bicultural background may be helpful.
Be at least 35 years and at most 40 years of age. Be able to use a high range all seasoned motorbike on rough hilly terrain.
4. 2 Community Supervisors:
Post Title: Two Community Supervisors
Duration: One year renewable
Sex: Male/Female
Nationality: Cameroonian
Duty Station: Field based
Duties & Responsibilities:
These full time positions working as community supervisors at the grassroots directly with older peoples within the framework of the CDVTA advocacy rights based and livelihood support project, requires highly organized individuals who can prioritise well, and handle a wide range of responsibilities as follows;
-Providing direct service to older people; liasing with volunteers
-Assisting and working with the elderly, staff and volunteers to establish evidence based agricultural activities and income generating projects.
-Collecting data and developing educational presentations as well as assisting field workers, volunteers and elderly people on all project activities in the area.
-Networking with elderly people, committees, volunteers and coordinators as part of this multi-faceted programme.
-Enhancing innovative service delivery in difficult environments.
-Developing advocacy education and campaign materials, and managing the influx and updating of resource materials.
-Being an active member of the management team to monitor agency policy, practices and strategic planning.
Making occasional appearances on radio and television and providing news articles for newspapers in support of elderly rights and responsibilities.
-Speaking as needed at regional and national conference
Analysing and monitoring public policy affecting long-term care services and elderly rights in Cameroon.
-Identifying service gaps in the long-term care system in Cameroon and providing stimulus for systemic advocacy.
-Representing CDVTA during elderly committee meetings, project stakeholder meetings and workgroups, providing advocacy and being a voice for the elderly at all levels.
-Investigating and resolving complaints and concerns of older adults, their families, professionals working with them, and others who are involved with caring for their well-being;
-Following-up all complaints, requests, etc. As necessary.
-Attending staff meetings, appropriate community meetings and trainings.
- Writing newsletter articles, entries for website including case studies as requested. Other related duties as assigned.
Educational/Experience/Skill Requirements:
A diploma or degree in Social Work, Agriculture, and Community Development, project management or in any related discipline and at least two years experience in a development organization is essential for these positions.
You also need to have experience in and/or knowledge of aging policy, resources for older persons and their caregivers, rights based approaches and the long-term care system.
You MUST be an excellent animator, excellent communicator, excellent leadership skills and a people oriented person with a strong personality presentation. You need good experience in negotiating or resolving problems. You MUST HAVE excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must have Public speaking/training expertise. You must be detailed oriented,
Bilingualism /Bicultural background may be helpful.
Be at least 30 years and at most 40 years of age. Be able to use a high range all seasoned motorbike on rough hilly terrain.
Required-screening For The Above Positions
-criminal Background will be checked- References provided will be contacted if necessary. CDVTA reserves the right to conduct further inquiries on candidates without notifying them.
-For all positions candidates MUST be in perfect Physical and Mental conditions to be accepted for these assignments.
All candidates MUST work well under pressure and have the ability to be creative and analytical. Must be able to travel locally and use public transportation often. All these positions may require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
Compensation
A non-negotiable monthly salary will be paid for these positions including out-of-pocket expense reimbursements for travels related to this project.
All applications should indicate the position the candidate is interested in and will be treated in strictest confidence. Please submit your application file with two references, two recent passport photos, together with copies of your certificates and contact numbers to;
The Director
CDVTA Cameroon
Apt 1, 2nd Floor, Ke-Mvi Tower, Metta Quarter, Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon. West Africa. Tel: 33 36 16 76.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
NB. Please, do not contact, call, email or try to influence any employee or partner of CDVTA in relation to this job postings as, this will immediately disqualify your application.
Deadline for the receipt of application files is 31 August 2009 at 3pm. Interviews will take place in the 2nd week of September. All recruited candidates will begin work in October 2009. However training will be provided to successful candidates on elderly rights based innovative service delivery in difficult environments in the last week of September. Women are highly encouraged to apply
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Skills Required:: |
A degree in Social Work, Agriculture, and Community Development, project management or related degree and at least three years experience in a development organization is essential for these positions.
Experience in and/or knowledge of aging policy, resources for older persons and their caregivers, rights based approaches and the long-term care system.
Be an excellent animator, excellent communicator, excellent leadership skills and a people oriented person with a strong personality presentation. You need good experience in negotiating or resolving problems. You MUST HAVE excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must have Public speaking/training expertise. You must be detailed oriented, excellently alert all the time, with excellent organizational skills.
A Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and excel is necessary.
Bilingualism /Bicultural background may be helpful.
Be at least 35 years and at most 40 years of age. Be able to use a high range all seasoned motorbike on rough hilly terrain.
4. 2 Community Supervisors:
Post Title: Two Community Supervisors
Duration: One year renewable
Sex: Male/Female
Nationality: Cameroonian
Duty Station: Field based
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Language Requirements: |
English-Very GoodFrench-GoodOther: English and French |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-08-14 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
1 to 2 Years |
| Job also available in: |
Bamenda |
| Company: |
CDVTA Cameroon |
| Contact Name: |
CDVTA Cameroon |
| Contact Phone: |
237 33 36 16 76 |
| Contact Fax: |
237 33 36 16 83 |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
No Preference |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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