JOB DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n
Job Title: Head of Program Quality<\/p>\n
Number of positions: 01<\/p>\n
Employer: NECC (KIDSS Project)<\/p>\n
Supervisor: The National Project Coordinator<\/p>\n
City\/Country: Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon<\/p>\n
Posting Date: 16\/09\/2020<\/p>\n
Expected start date: 15\/10\/2020<\/p>\n
PROJECT SUMMARY<\/p>\n
Funded by the Presidential Emergency Plan for Fighting AIDS (PEPFAR) through the United<\/p>\n
States Agency for International Development (USAID), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been<\/p>\n
the prime implementing partner for the Key Interventions to Develop Systems and Services for<\/p>\n
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (KIDSS) Project in Cameroon since 2014.<\/p>\n
Following the 3 \u2013 year transition funding just received by CRS (until March 2023), the National<\/p>\n
Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has been chosen as a potential localization prime<\/p>\n
partner for the implementation of the USAID \/ PEPFAR OVC program in Cameroon beyond<\/p>\n
March 2023. Under the shadows of CRS, NECC will progressively take control of the KIDSS<\/p>\n
project.<\/p>\n
The KIDSS project aims to provide holistic and sustainable care for orphans and other vulnerable<\/p>\n
children (OVC) by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon<\/p>\n
(GRC), civil society organizations, communities and households to provide quality care and<\/p>\n
support to children and their families infected and affected by HIV.<\/p>\n
KIDSS currently partners \/collaborates with 24 local implementing partners, the Government of<\/p>\n
Cameroon and other stakeholders to reach OVC and their families in 32 health districts across nine<\/p>\n
regions of Cameroon. The program includes prevention and case finding activities for OVC,<\/p>\n
community support to enable linkage to care of infected children and adolescents, as well as to<\/p>\n
improve retention of children and adolescents living with HIV who have been enrolled into care<\/p>\n
and treatment.<\/p>\n
NECC therefore seeks to recruit a qualified personnel to serve as the Head of Program Quality.<\/p>\n
The details of the job description is as seen below.<\/p>\n
The Head of Program Quality is mainly responsible for coordinating the 4 technical domains of<\/p>\n
the KIDSS project (Healthy, Safe, Stable and Schooled domains) necessary to build the resilience<\/p>\n
of OVC and their families using the case management approach. S\/he will have as main<\/p>\n
responsibility to ensure that services provided to OVC households meet the required PEPFAR<\/p>\n
standards and contribute towards meeting the 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets. S\/he will be required to<\/p>\n
work in close collaboration with the Head of Administration and Finance when needed to support<\/p>\n
the national project coordinator in managing the overall KIDSS project at NECC.<\/p>\n
Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Project Management<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Assist in strategic decision making for the key PEPFAR service domains (healthy, safe,<\/p>\n
schooled and stable).<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Monitor the progress of the project through field visits (approximately 30% time) and<\/p>\n
meetings with partners and project participants.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Document visits and meetings in trip reports.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Review partner reports and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Organize and participate in periodic internal and external evaluations.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Ensure timely and accurate reporting by sub recipients and sub grantees.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Participate in strategic analysis and planning.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Explore opportunities for cross sector integration and private sector engagement<\/p>\n
Partnership & Capacity Building<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Assess, monitor and strengthen the technical capacity of partners.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Provide technical assistance to partners.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Carry out institutional capacity and needs assessments with existing and future partners.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Identify technical training needs for partner staff and project participants, organize and<\/p>\n
participate in training as required.<\/p>\n
Project M&E:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Support the development of detailed implementation plans and monitoring and reporting<\/p>\n
tools with program participants, including the Technical Working Groups.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Manage evaluation team for evaluations and share learning with stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Participate in accountability mechanisms between project and participants.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Participate in the development of annual work plans, quarterly reports, and annual reports<\/p>\n
for implementing partners.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Support the documentation of best practices and success stories.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Take part in participatory analysis of KIDSS program outcomes and impact for learning<\/p>\n
and strengthening partners.<\/p>\n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Master\u2019s degree in the Social Sciences, or related degree required, MPH preferred. A<\/p>\n
Medical Doctor (MD) certificate will be a plus;<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 At least 6 years of experience in designing and managing HIV projects;<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Experience in OVC programs is a distinct advantage.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Experience in basic M&E concepts including indicator development, tool development,<\/p>\n
reporting systems strengthening, and data quality assessments;<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Experience in data collection, aggregation, analysis, and report writing;<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Experience in institutional capacity strengthening and Quality Improvement Concepts;<\/p>\n
Personal qualities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Good communication and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Good planning and organizational skills.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Good ability to transmit knowledge.<\/p>\n
Required \/ Desired Language: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and<\/p>\n
French.<\/p>\n
Travel required: 30% of trips within Cameroon.<\/p>\n
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS<\/p>\n
Supervisor: The National Project Coordinator<\/p>\n
Internal: The Head of Administration and Finance, the Bursar, the Internal Controller, the<\/p>\n
Secretary General of NECC and his deputy, the rest of the KIDSS \/ NECC Project staff.<\/p>\n
External: All stakeholders of the KIDSS Project.<\/p>\n
NECC-wide skills (for all NECC staff):<\/p>\n
These are rooted in NECC’s mission, values and guiding principles and are used by each staff<\/p>\n
member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Trust in all relationships<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Professional growth<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Partnership<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Responsibility<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Integrity<\/p>\n
Key Interventions to Develop Systems and Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children<\/p>\n
Code postal : B.P. : 1963 Adresse : 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaound\u00e9 3<\/p>\n
T\u00e9l.: 00 (237) 222 31 15 92- 222 31 49 10 Fax: (237) 222 31 49 15 E- mail : kidss@necc-cenc.org<\/p>\n
Pays: Cameroun Ville : Yaound\u00e9 \u2013 Mvoly\u00e9<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Accountability and stewardship<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Strategic mindset<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks<\/p>\n
and responsibilities associated with the position.<\/p>\n
NECC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protect children and vulnerable<\/p>\n
adults from abuse and exploitation.<\/p>\n
NECC is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n
APPLICATION PROCESS<\/p>\n
Application files will include: Cover letter, CV indicating among other things at least 03<\/p>\n
references one of which should be a leader of a religious \/ faith based community and proof of<\/p>\n
relevant diplomas and experiences.<\/p>\n
Apply exclusively online by sending an email to kidss@necc-cenc.org specifying Head of<\/p>\n
Program Quality, KIDSS Project in the email subject line.<\/p>\n
Deadline: September 27th, 2020 at 5 pm Cameroon time.<\/p>\n
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.<\/p>\n
NB: By applying for this job, the candidate should understand that NECC protects human life at<\/p>\n
all cost and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. NECC also requires its staff to<\/p>\n
treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation<\/p>\n
and human trafficking.<\/p>\n
Successful candidates at this stage will be subjected to a practical test and an oral interview. A<\/p>\n
comprehensive background check will be done to the retained candidate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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