Jobs in Cameroon: 17 Fields Agents needed at Plan International

Deadline: 25 March 2022

17  Field agents

Location: Garoua-Boulai, Gado-Badzéré, Bétaré-Oya, Colomine, Woumbou, Mandjou, Est Cameroon

Company: Plan International

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 this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

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.

 We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

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ROLE PROFILE

Title	Field Agent CBT(CSC)
Functional Area	BERTOUA PIIA
Reports to	Project Officer and Project Coordinator.
Location	BERTOUA – GADO – GAROUA BOULAI – BETARE- OYA- WOUMBOU-COLOMINE –MANDJOUTravel required
Effective Date	01th March 2022

ROLE PURPOSE:  How does this post support Plan’s strategy and mission?    

This project therefore consists of strengthening the food security and nutritional situation of Central African refugees through cash transfer activities (CBT), conditional in-kind distribution, improving the nutritional situation of children aged 6-23 months (BSFP), improving their living conditions and protecting their livelihoods through asset creation activities in emergency situations. The aim is to improve the food consumption score of food-insecure households and limit the use of erosive coping strategies, and thus protect the assets of refugees by providing them with food support and education on good nutritional and hygiene practices.

The achievements of the project are linked to Plan International Cameroon areas of global distinctiveness (AoGD) and aim to promote girl’s equality and rights.
 

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE:

The project is about Saving lives through coordinated and integrated inclusive cash assistance for refugees in Mandjou – Gado – Garoua Boulai – Betare- Oya- Woumbou-Colomine affected by the Central African crisis. Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Field agent will have to perform the below main activities:

1 – Proximity monitoring of households in the acquisition of foodstuffs from the project’s retailers and their consumption

2- Contribute to the adoption of attitudes and practices of food and adequate hygiene among at least 60% of beneficiaries each month through sensitizations in each intervention area;

3- Support to the resolution of at least 80% of complaints (including the treatment of complaints from the WFP green line) through the collection and compilation of cases identified in the field, in support of the complaints management and accountability committees created or revitalized

4-Team management (Community agents)

5-Reporting and representation

6-Implement cross-cutting activities (Gender and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Cross-cutting Protection)

7-Ensuring food availability and price stability in the markets through bi-monthly collection and analysis

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.    Problems solving

The holder of the position has no authorization and will liaise with Project Officer and Project Coordinator for all related finance and administrative procedures under the leadership of PIIAM.  But his proactiveness will be key in planning and implementation of activities in the field.

2.   Communications

The field agent must maintain good collaboration and communication with beneficiaries, retailers, the complaints committee, and other stakeholders in the area.

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Adopts an appropriate communication style when communicating with the whole range of colleagues, partners, Children and communities; exhibits active listening and effective feedback; ability to clearly and convincingly express thoughts and ideas in written and verbal form.

3. Other

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Qualifications

• Education:
• Holder of a GCE-Advanced level (Baccalaureat)
• Experience:   

• At least 2 Years Experience in monitoring and implementing CBT activities
• At least one (1) year of experience in working for a reputable international humanitarian and development organization.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in nutrition (working in DPF will be an advantage)
• Experience of working with institutional donors/fundraisers (WFP)
• Experience of working in zones where security issues are a concern
• Experience in motorbike driving (motorcycle license will be a plus)
• Ability to speak, read and write French or English and proven ability to speak other local languages
• Have knowledge of behaviour and people habits of the target area might be an added value

Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive supervision to the community relay;
• Approved skills in effective management of teams and / or group of people;
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Knowledge of disaster risk reduction is an asset and is desirable;
• Knowledge of education and the principle of DRR an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken French with: written and spoken English language is an advantage;
• Ability to work in emergency situations.

Skills

•    Strong planning and organizational skills
•    Working experience in community participation in development/programming
•    Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
•    Demonstrated facilitation and active listening skills
•    Good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively, identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
•    Understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political causes of malaria and the impact on the health and development of Cameroon
•    Patient, adaptable and able to improvise and work in an atmosphere that is extremely stressful.
•    Effectively handles discussions with a focus on both groups and individuals to enrich participants’ understanding of particular subjects or situations, understands process and can diagnose group needs and intervenes accordingly
•    Solid writing skills (report writing, concept paper writing etc.)
•    Skills in using Microsoft Office

• Behaviours
  •    Coaches and builds communities agents
  •    Promotes innovation and learning
  •    Communicates clearly and effectively
  •    Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children and women without discrimination
  •    Involves others in setting and achieving goals
  •    Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and Plan’s standards of behaviour
  •    Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary
  •    Promotes a strong learning culture in the organisation
  •    Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS:

Ability to work under pressure and in remote area and in zones were security issues is a concern.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN:
High level- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have contact with children on a daily basis. It is therefore expected that children shall be protected at all times.

 PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 We are inclusive and empowering

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Location; Bertoua

Reports to: Project Officer

Closing Date:25/03/2022

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