SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 2,500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION

After having been split for several months between N’Djamena and Yaoundé, the coordination of the Solidarités International mission in Chad and Cameroon – merged and named Tchameroun – is now based in Yaoundé. It is made up of a country director, a program coordinator (SERA coordinator and manager), an administration, HR and finance department (coordinator, assistant, manager) and a logistics department (coordinator, manager, assistant and agent).

SI Tchameroun has five bases: Maroua and Makary, in the Far North (EN) of Cameroon, Goré in the south of Chad, N’Djamena and Yaoundé. The mission receives humanitarian (ECHO and CDCS) and development (AFD) funds. It is currently carrying out food security projects – particularly via monetary transfers -, strengthening livelihoods and access to water, hygiene and sanitation. It integrates a strong dimension of empowerment and strengthening of civil society organizations and the resilience of the beneficiaries of its projects. The mission plans to strengthen its positioning in the Far North of Cameroon and in the south of Chad, to redeploy activities in the Lake region of Chad and to open a base in the Littoral region of Cameroon. In parallel,

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main objective :

Under the supervision and with the support of the grant manager, the reporting and communication manager (RCO) has the main role of producing and synthesizing reports and project proposals. and any other communication document.
He/She helps ensure compliance with donor regulations.
He/She contributes to improving the mission’s internal communication.
He/She is also involved in designing a communications strategy for an external audience.

Main Challenges:

Maintain quality written productions, in French and English.
Participate, with the grant manager, in building the capacities of colleagues in the field in terms of writing reports and project proposals, in view of donor expectations.
Contribute to the development of internal and external communication supports.
Participate in strengthening the mission’s knowledge of donor strategies.
Participate in the compilation of documentation for audits.

YOUR PROFILE

Training:

Higher degree in political science, development and/or international relations or equivalent

Experiences and technical skills:

Knowledge of the rules and procedures of several institutional donors.
Writing, analysis and synthesis skills
Planning, organization and coordination
skills Knowledge of communication tools and the ability to develop them
Great sense of diplomacy and work experience in an intercultural environment.
Ability to travel in the field.

LANGUAGES :

French and English (written and oral)

IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

A salaried position: Depending on experience, from 880€ gross per month (800€ base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 450 USD (Cameroon) and/or 600 USD (Chad).

SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.

Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). In addition to these break periods, there is one additional day of rest per month worked.

Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Vaccination and essential antimalarial treatment costs are reimbursed.

Security constraints: Yaoundé is a calm city overall. Acts of urban crime are noted in certain neighborhoods and around the markets, it is therefore necessary to be vigilant in your movements.
Due to the volatile security contexts in SI’s areas of intervention in Chad and Cameroon, travel in these areas is subject to specific criteria and conditions.

LIVING CONDITIONS :

The RCO is based in Yaoundé where living conditions are comfortable. The guest house is located about ten minutes by car from the SI office, in the Bastos district. This is a modern apartment with hot water, television, internet, electricity.
The city of Yaoundé offers leisure opportunities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, trekking, etc.) and there is a large expatriate community there.
The RCO regularly visits the various mission bases, particularly in N’Djamena.

HOW TO APPLY?

Do you recognize yourself in this description?

If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.

SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.