Cameroon Country Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Cameroon Country Coordinator - Central Africa Program

The Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Coordinator to support the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs in Cameroon.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of USFS technical activities in Cameroon and the broader Central African region. This will involve managing and representing the Cameroon program, overseeing the day-to-day management and operations of the USFS office, and serving as the local point of contact for USFS activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate the Cameroon program, including CARPE and SilvaCarbon, as well as United Nations Environment Program donor-funded activities;
  • Oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the USFS office and operations in Cameroon, including supervising consultants and office finances and logistics;
  • Serve as the local point of contact for USFS activities, working with the appropriate Cameroonian regional and international partner institutions, including the Central Africa Regional Forestry Organization (COMIFAC), government partners, local universities, other US government agencies, and others;
  • Build and maintain relationships with other donor organizations/governments and technical partners, ensuring the mobilization of financial resources, building synergies, and avoiding duplication;
  • Coordinate, plan, and manage the effective implementation of all USFS technical activities in Cameroon, working closely with the USFS program manager(s), detailers, and other Country Coordinators in the region;
  • Serve as an active member of the USFS Central Africa sub-regional team by participating in regional planning and bilateral activities in other countries, as needed;
  • Participate in work planning and reporting for activities relevant to Cameroon and the broader Central African region;
  • Coordinate with USFS Program Managers and partners to prepare work plans, budgets, technical reports, and all other relevant aspects of program implementation in a timely manner;
  • Liaise with the SilvaCarbon/Climate Change team members throughout program implementation and reporting and collaborating closely with the Regional Finance Specialist and in-country partners to manage logistics, financial, and administrative tasks for program activities, including but not limited to events, meetings, and regional travel;
  • Participate in national, regional, and international dialogues related to natural resource management and climate change, ensuring that program activities are in line with country needs and adhere to national and international requirements;
  • Orient and coordinate technical missions for visiting USFS teams, as well as other international experts, in-country partners, and other technical consultants.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience working in project management and natural resource management issues in Cameroon and the broader Central African region;
  • At least a master's degree or equivalent in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, biology, or related field;
  • Excellent team management skills, the ability to work effectively with a team, and a strong understanding of leadership principles;
  • Experience managing and reporting on USG or other international donor-funded activities;
  • Experience working with climate change, forest monitoring, land use planning, and curriculum development for training programs in Cameroon and the broader region, including the social and economic issues surrounding the topics;
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment to achieve project objectives at a national and regional scale;
  • Strong writing, organizational, management, and communication skills in French and English;
  • Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment;
  • Nationals of the Central Africa region and women are especially encouraged to apply.
Location and Period of Performance

The position will be based in Yaounde, Cameroon, with travel regionally or internationally as needed. The period of performance will be one year with the possibility of extension.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to METI with the subject "USFS Cameroon Country Coordinator" by June 28th, 2024 to: IPJobs@meticorp.com

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