Grants Manager – CAMEROON – based in YAOUNDE At First International Emergency

Fixed-term contract: 6 months, ASAP

PUI all over the world

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 with the sectors of food security and access to drinking water, hygiene and sanitation. In addition, PUI is working on the Rapid Response Mechanism to deal with the influx of refugees. Today, the mission consists of 3 projects.

And what about the Grants Manager in all this?

As Grants Manager, you will provide essential support in the development of concept notes, proposals, reports and other program-related documents. You will be the mission’s focal point for all matters relating to contracts, compliance and donor guidelines and will report regularly to the Program Officer or Grants and Donor Monitoring Officer at headquarters.

To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Grants Management: You will ensure the proper understanding, archiving, monitoring, internal communication concerning grants signed by the missions, as well as contracts and their amendments in close collaboration with the program teams and headquarters. You will also assist the Deputy Head of Mission for Programs and the Field Coordinators in monitoring program activities and contract implementation. Finally, you will support the Technical Coordinators and the operational teams of the bases in monitoring, collecting and compiling information relating to the operational progress of the program.
• Reporting Management: You will ensure the qualitative and timely production of all communication materials, internal and external reports, concept notes and the proposal file, including annexes. You will support the MEAL unit in the collection and analysis of project data, in order to ensure the production of comprehensive documents and reports for internal (PMT or GFU) and external (ITT, reports, etc.) dissemination. Furthermore, you will develop and update the SOPs for program development and reporting in coordination with the Deputy Head of Mission for Programs and the relevant Technical Coordinators.
• Donor and Fundraising Strategy: You will coordinate and act as a focal point for the design and implementation of a donor and fundraising strategy, including monitoring and updating the mapping of existing and potential local partners, donors and consortium opportunities.
• Communication: You will coordinate and act as a focal point for the design and implementation of a communication strategy, including the definition of targets and expected results, but also for the development of quality communication channels and supports, internal communication with headquarters and external communication (interview requests, visibility products, etc.).
• Capacity Building: You will supervise and aim to strengthen the Grants Officer’s analytical reporting capabilities.

The challenges that await you:

Mission in full expansion, Interest in RRM (WASH; Shelter, distribution) and emergency contexts (population displacement), key coordination position.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Formation

You can demonstrate a Master’s degree in project management, political science, international development, humanitarian studies, public administration, social sciences or other relevant fields, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience

You have at least two years of experience in a similar position and/or in the areas of program development, project management, donor reporting and grant compliance for an international NGO. You have experience in creating communication materials (articles, success stories, etc.). Previous professional experience in conflict zones or unstable security contexts will be valued, as will previous professional experience and/or knowledge of donor compliance requirements (ECHO, BHA, SIDA, GAC, WFP). Have you worked with Première Urgence Internationale before? This will be a definite asset!

• SKILLS

You have excellent writing skills, are rigorous, and have strong planning and anticipation skills. In addition to the Office Pack, you are proficient in database management software, as well as statistical software packages.

• Required qualities

You have a proven ability to analyze and synthesize comprehensive information and technical data, and to write and review reports under deadline pressure. You also have the ability to ensure efficient and timely results. You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team and managing a varied workload. Finally, you have a good ability to manage conflicting priorities in your personal workload.

• LANGUAGES

Do you speak French and English like the back of your hand? Great, it’s essential for this position! If you also speak Arabic, that would be a definite asset.

Smile at you manager

“Come join a dynamic and involved team, a source of programmatic innovations in an evolving humanitarian context.”

PUI will offer you

• **Status:**Fixed-term contract employee
• Gross monthly salary: 2,190.00 – 2,420.00 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 collective house
• 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

Nos 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?