Job Oppening By Reignite Action for Development to Realize UK Big Lottery Funded Project in Bambui

The "Ngong Project Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow"

 

 

 

Job adverts

Updated 3^rd July 2015

Big Lottery Funded - UK

Project Reference Code: 010232364

Project Title: NGONG Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow

ROLES IN CAMEROON

Where jobs will be advertised

Where jobs will be advertised
University and Institutes announcements	·         University of Bamenda ·         National Polytechnic Bamenda ·         Catholic University Cameroon ·         Rural Agriculture College
On 1 of these newspapers (depends on timing and price)	·         Cameroon Tribune ·         Cameroon Post
Online	·         Reignite website ·         Bamenda online ·         Bambui forum online ·         Email to Bambui Cultural & Development Association
Community	·         The Divisional officer office ·         The Tubah Council office ·         The Bambui Village Council office. ·         Church announcements: Catholic and Muslim. ·         Quarter Heads meetings

Roles in the Cameroon

Job Advert

ReigniteAction for Development (RAD) is a UK registered charity aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa.  The mission of RAD is “to inspire communities in less privileged areas to play their part in breaking the cycle of poverty where they are in, using a holistic approach to development.” 

On the 1^st of June 2015, we are starting a new project based in the rural community of Bambui called NGONG – Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow and we are currently looking to recruit 2 Project Officers and 1 Project Finance Officer to join us at a time of innovation, transformation and expansion.All posts are funded by the Big Lottery Fund UK.

The project

NGONG – Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow

Funded by: Big Lottery Fund (UK)

Partners: National Polytechnic Bamenda, COBEX, SEEDS and NOWEFOR

2015-2017

This project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers (680) and their families (3,400) by professionalizing and revitalizing the village’s agricultural sector. This will be achieved by improving farmers’ agricultural skills and levels of productivity, whilst at the same time developing their ability to reach larger, more profitable markets.

The project will deliver an intensive agricultural and enterprise skills training programme that will include livestock management, farm mechanization, pest control, organic farming methods, improved irrigation methods, improved soil management and crop rotation. It will also include training on organizational and business skills, entrepreneurship, risk analysis, marketing, leadership and negotiating skills and will also include a life skills element in relation to numeracy and literacy training.

Positions available:

POSITION 1 - Ref: PO1CO

PROJECT OFFICER 1: Communications Officer

Role:Communications Officer                                 Based in: Bambui, Cameroon

Line Management:Project Manager

Hours per week:40h/PW                                          

Annual Salary:£2,280 pro rata(XAF 1,824,000)

Starting Date: 1^st July

Permanent Contract (2 years)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to any other task assigned by the Project Manager/Project Coordinator, the main duties of the role are expected to be:

In the overall:

• Support the successful delivery of the Ngong Project;
• Provide solid and consistent support to other team members and work with them to promote and develop the project.

Specific duties:     

• Support the gathering of necessary data to compile project progress reports, external communications and other documentation related to the project implementation;
• Support the monitoring and evaluation process by treating data and compiling it into reports;
• Support the promotion of the project and its results by capturing case studies, stories, facts, images, and by interviewing stakeholders, partners, beneficiaries;
• Write articles for Reignite’s newsletter, the project allocated webpage, and Reignite’s social media;
• Write articles for local newspapers and other channels that will help diffusing information;
• Help setting up promotional events, publicising and delivering them;
• Search for sources of funding that could potentially fund activities after Year 2 at a national and regional level;
• Act as a promoter of the project;
• Responsible for putting in place the communication plan;
• Maintain the project schedule;
• Maintain the project risk register and the issues log;
• Maintain the lessons learned log;
• Track benefits;
• Act as the main liaison between key parties.

Personal attributes and competencies:

Education	Degree in journalism, communication, relations, or related field	Essential
Language	Fluent English and French required (speaking and writing)	Essential
Experience	Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience Previous work with a community-based organisation and/or international development	Desired Desired
Communicational skills	Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for a variety of mediums including web based platform and professional reports. Excellent presentation and public communication skills. Internet and social media savvy (able to update and interact in social media) Knowledgeable of Wordpress	Essential Essential Essential Desired
Organisational skills	Initiative and ability to work independently as well as a part of a team; Ability in personal organisation, planning, priority setting and managing multiple tasks Have a team orientated work style and flexible approach to your work	Essential Essential Essential
Interpersonal skills	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment; Have excellent co-ordination, planning and organizational skills and be a calm and collected individual.	Essential Essential
Sharing of mutual values for project and lead organisation	Share, respect and be willing to promote Reignite’s main values and principles; Share, respect and be willing to promote the Project’s main principles and outcomes	Essential Essential

Terms and conditions

•       The initial contract will be for 1 year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, and available resources.

•       The position will be based in Bambui, Cameroon.

Application process

•       The application deadline is 25^th July 2015.

•       We will acknowledge all applications, but will only invite short-listed candidates to attend an interview at our offices. Successful candidates will be informed by the 27^th July

•       Interviews will be held on the 28th and candidates should be available to start working on the 3^rd of August

•       To apply, send an email to the Project Manager (teresa.desousa@reignite.org.uk), with the following documents:

-          CV

-          Application Form

-          One Reference Letter

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Note:Please indicate your name and position in subject line of your email. Please also send your filled application form saved under a file name, which indicates your name followed by Project Officer Position.