Base Manager

• Monitors and assesses the security situation as well as relevant political developments in the locality and region in collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator and the Head of Delegation;
• Develops and ensures the implementation of humanitarian access strategies in his area;
• Establishes and maintains a network of contacts to obtain information concerning security in the intervention area;
• Supervises and coordinates the optimal functioning of the entire security system, plans and organizes, if necessary, the hibernation or evacuation of the staff concerned;
• Is responsible for briefing new arrivals on the security situation and the instructions to follow in the geographical area.

Database management and support services:

• Supervises and coordinates all base support services: finance, logistics, human resources and administration as well as security;
• Ensures that administrative, logistical, and financial procedures are in place and respected;
• Supervises and coordinates the recruitment and capacity building of staff;
• Carries out the annual performance evaluation of all staff under his/her supervision, in collaboration with the project/programme/department managers, and the identification of the capacity development needs of his/her team.

Project management and coordination:

• Contributes to the development and adjustment of projects in line with the CRF strategy in the areas of intervention;
• Ensures the planning and optimal use of the program’s financial resources while ensuring strict compliance with the budget;
• Ensures that the reporting tools: Narrative, OSO, PMT, RETF for each key activity are completed and sent on time;
• Ensures that the reports of all program / project managers and support services are of high quality and submitted on time;
• Participates in the development of new projects in accordance with the strategy of the FIU in Cameroon, including the drafting of project documents;
• Proposes and contributes to the organization of assessment missions to analyze the humanitarian needs in the base area;
• Ensures the adequacy of budgets with the objectives and activities set in collaboration with the financial staff in the field and at headquarters;
• Controls the evolution of projects (progress, relevance and efficiency) and proposes adjustments to his superior if necessary;
• Ensures the monitoring of indicators by the program teams, and the achievement of results;

Management of resources: Supervises the base team (program, administration and logistics)

Human resources management

• Develops and regularly updates the job profiles of the staff under his responsibility;
• Implements the Individual Action Plans of its employees;
• Conduct performance appraisal interviews for staff under his direct responsibility;
• Ensures that the conclusions of the performance appraisal interviews are taken into account in the treatment and progression of staff;
• Ensures the monitoring of internal procedures in terms of human resources management, in particular ensures that the coordination is informed and involved in the processing of HR files by the administration;
• Manages and promotes group dynamics in the achievement of program objectives and the well-being of staff, through team meetings, field visits, etc.
• Is attentive to stress management and listening to staff;
• Ensures the promotion of the health and safety of staff through the application of hygiene and safety instructions in the workplace as well as in daily life;
• Referee / help resolve team conflicts;
• Motivates individuals and helps them contribute to the achievement of program objectives;
• Transmits and promotes the values ​​and ethics of the CRF.

Financial and budgetary management

• Supervises the development of budgets adapted to the needs of the mission and to the various donors;
• Oversees the implementation of financial and budgetary monitoring and control systems by its teams, carrying out regular monitoring;
• Follows the budget lines that concern it – encourages the involvement of all grassroots components in budget management in accordance with the respective responsibilities of each;
• Promotes an ethical approach to the management of program resources;
• Oversees cash flow and budget planning and monitoring to anticipate potential financial issues;
• Ensures the production of budget reports by the administrative department in accordance with the deadlines set by headquarters and donors.

Management of technical resources

• In collaboration with the logistician, supervises the purchases and management of base equipment, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures;
• Oversees the proper maintenance and management of stocks (programs, consumables, etc.) and the fleet;
• Guarantees respect for living spaces and equipment.

Communication management:

• Internal communication Contributes to good communication with the CRF national delegation in Yaoundé;
• Supervises the development by his team, and contributes directly to the development of monthly reports (log, admin, program, base) – ensures that they are sent to the coordination on time;
• Makes weekly points for the head of delegation;
• Contributes to the capitalization of the organization;
• Produces a tiling report at the end of the mission to capitalize on the information;
• Organizes, animates and conducts information, coordination and collaboration meetings within the team;
• Ensures that fluid communication is in place and maintained between the various services of the base;
• Encourages and promotes direct communication between the base services and their cross-functional managers at the coordination level;
• Encourages and promotes respect for the roles and responsibilities of each member of the team in accordance with the job descriptions.

External communication and representation

• Represents the French Red Cross in the assigned area;
• Ensures the application of the ethics, charter and mandate of the CRF as well as the humanitarian and development policy internally and externally;
• Ensures good communication with Donors during meetings and follow-up visits;
• Supervises the timely production of interim financial and narrative reports relating to grassroots projects, according to the formats pre-established by the donors;
• Ensures institutional and operational relations with the National Society, other components of the movement in the field, United Nations bodies, NGOs, local authorities and all partners linked to French Red Cross projects in the area.

Profile

Diploma / Level of study: Minimum Bac+4 Previous basic management

experience – minimum 2 years;

Previous experience in project management – ​​minimum 2 years;

Versatile experience in the humanitarian field, including in managing the security of staff, partners and beneficiaries – minimum 2 years;

Knowledge of the Eastern Region will be an asset.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong relational and organizational skills;
• Essential prior experience in team management;
• Coordinating capacities;
• Solid experience in budget management;
• Work experience in security management;
• Writing skills and experience in project writing and report writing;
• Good analytical and synthetic mind;
• Good knowledge of the Eastern context, in particular Kadey;
• Mastery of the computer tool (complete autonomy on Word, Excel and Power Point);

Specific knowledge:

• Ability to adapt and negotiate;
• At ease and flexible in institutional relations;
• Experience in managing staff from different cultures;
• Very good teamwork skills;
• Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.);
• Good knowledge of the security situation in the Eastern Region;
• Driver’s license

Skills and experience preferred:

• Autonomous, versatile;
• Rigour, patience, flexibility and adaptability;
• Proactivity ;
• Strong ability to adapt.

Recruitment process

Applications must contain an updated Curriculum Vitae;

• A cover letter ;
• A photocopy of the diploma/equivalent required;
• A photocopy of the national identity card;
• Three references that can be contacted;

The application file can be submitted, in a sealed envelope which includes the job title and location, to the following addresses: Maroua: Sub-Delegation of the French Red Cross and delivered to the guards at the office located in the Pitoaré district, at next to the DRSP (Regional Public Health Delegation), building C4/IRD/CRF;
Yaoundé: French Red Cross Delegation 2005 rue Henri Dunant BP 631 YAOUNDE;
Batouri: Former office of Première Urgence;
Kousséri: French Red Cross, Residential district 500m from the ICRC offices
Or sent to the address: recruitcrfyaounde@gmail.com

Applications should be sent to the Head of Delegation of the French Red Cross.

Given the number of files we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each one. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only candidates pre-selected on file will be called to a written test on the premises of the CRF. Unselected applications will not be returned to applicants.

Anti-terrorist financing and money laundering policy: by applying for this offer, you authorize the CRC/CRf to carry out a check to ensure that you are not on the exclusion lists for receipt of funds from certain governments, international organizations and donors. These checks are carried out before you are offered the job and once a year after you are hired; this in order to prevent risks and meet obligations in terms of the fight against the financing of terrorism and money laundering.