Head of Mission – CAMEROON – based in CMR-Yaoundé At First International Emergency

Fixed-term contract: 12 months

From 09/16/2024

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With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:

• Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
• With a budget of more than 100 million € per year
• Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
• Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
  • More than 2000 national collaborators
  • Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
  • And 90 employees at headquarters

PUI works in 10 sectors of intervention and is distinguished by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises in an emergency until they can regain autonomy and dignity.

To learn more about our history , our values , our areas of intervention.

Focus on our activities in CAMEROON

Our mission in Cameroon has existed since 2008. PUI is developing its integrated approach through a humanitarian response to populations affected by crises in the Far North region. More specifically, PUI has been the leader of the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) since 2017. PUI works and implements activities in nutrition, food security and livelihoods, Shelter/Essential Household Items, water, hygiene and sanitation. At the same time, PUI in Cameroon has initiated since 2021 a process of transferring skills to Cameroonian civil society organizations on emergency response issues within the framework of the Rapid Response Mechanism. Today, the mission consists of 2 projects, thanks to funding from DG ECHO and the Crisis and Support Center.

And the Head of Mission in all this?

As Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the proper functioning and development of the mission.

To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Security : You will be responsible for security on the mission
• Programs : You will coordinate teams and ensure the proper implementation of programs on the mission, you will monitor needs and propose new interventions and development avenues for the mission.
• Human Resources : You will ensure the correct human dimensioning of the mission and supervise the teams (definition of objectives, monitoring).
• Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring : You will ensure that the logistical and administrative practices in place comply with PUI procedures and formats and are in line with Landlord rules.
• Medical and technical monitoring : You will ensure that medical and technical practices comply with PUI procedures and formats and are in line with the PUI intervention policy.
• Representation : You will represent the association with partners, donors, media and various authorities.
• Relations with Headquarters : You will ensure the proper flow of information between headquarters and the field and ensure that deadlines are met.

The challenges that await you

Continue the mission localization strategy Continue support for the SERA department Develop post-emergency activities Close monitoring of the security context.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Training

You can demonstrate a higher degree (min. Master 2 or equivalent) in a field related to humanitarian action: project management, technical training related to one of our sectors of intervention, human resources management, financial management, etc.

Experience

You have at least three years of field experience in an international NGO, in project coordination. Experience in expatriate team management, project management, and security management is essential. Have you already held the position of Head of Mission or equivalent in an international NGO? This will be highly appreciated. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be an undeniable asset!

SKILLS

You are proficient in humanitarian project management and team management, you have in-depth knowledge of the main donors. You have excellent writing skills.

Required qualities

You demonstrate good interpersonal skills, ease of communication, both written and oral, and you have a taste for teamwork. You demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills, reliability and a sense of responsibility, rigor and organization, responsiveness and adaptability. You have excellent resistance to stress and an ability to work under pressure.

LANGUAGES

Do you have no secrets about English? All the better, it is essential for this position! If you also speak Arabic, this will also be an undeniable asset.

A word from the manager

“If you are interested in localizing aid and its link to the Nexus, the Cameroon mission will allow you to implement these concepts with very committed civil society partners.”

PUI will offer you

• Status: Executive on Fixed-Term Contract
• Gross monthly salary: 3,330.00 – 3,930.00 EUR depending on your experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical and supplementary health coverage, 24-hour assistance, repatriation and pension provision
• Accommodation in a single-family home (allowance provided)
• Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
• **Break scheme:**5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission + break bonus
• **Paid Leave Plan:**5 weeks of paid leave/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months

Our engagements

Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore commits itself to strict compliance with the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale practices a zero tolerance policy towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable people. It mobilizes all of its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will not request financial participation for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information to this effect would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you adhere to our commitments? Do you feel ready to take up the challenge and join the great PUI family?