Deadline: 11 March 2016
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Development support and Administration Officer in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The duration of this post is 12 months.
The Project Development support and Administration Officer will be responsible to support the development of projects and ensure their effective and efficient administration according to the terms and conditions of the respective contracts and agreements signed with donors.
IUCN’s mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Development support and Administration Officer will perform the following functions-
- In liaison with the International fundraiser identify and develop a database of donors with interest in programmes implemented in the Central Africa Region.
- Monitor calls for proposals relevant to Central Africa and circulate information to interested staff in advance to give adequate time for project development.
- Support the development and timely submission of project proposals in TRAFFIC Central Africa.
- Coordinate the Network proposal review process with TRAFFIC International.
- Manage the ABC list in TRAFFIC Central Africa.
- Ensure timely preparation of contracts/agreements and/or sub-contracts, with both donors and consultants.
- Ensure project managers and finance officer and other project staff comprehend agreements and contract requirements of projects.
- Maintain a project management system including details of projects administered by TRAFFIC Central Africa.
- Maintain a Framework for monitoring contractual reporting requirements for projects implemented by TRAFFIC Central Africa.
- Work with TRAFFIC staff in central Africa to ensure the timely preparation and submission of project progress reports and any other project documents required by donors.
- Undertake any other general information management tasks including general filing and time-sheet keeping.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or any equivalent qualification in project development and/or management/administration.
- At least 3 years’ experience in project development and administration, financial management and contracting.
- Ability to demonstrate sound financial skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and have strong organizational ability.
- Fluency in English and French including good writing skills.
- Effective under pressure and able to work independently.
- Good presentation and writing skills.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IUCN.
