Program Manager – Yaoundé
Wildlife Conservation Society Cameroon
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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·Non spécifié
·Chimie - Biologie
·Biologiste
Major Responsibilities
- Oversee management of projects and grants including assistance with development of strategies, preparation of proposals, coordination of timely reporting and in-country donor communications, compliance with donor regulations
- Manage database and track opportunities for funding and grants from various sources including files pertaining to Create grants, consultancies, field projects and other agreements for the country program office.
- Work with Country Director and field project managers to develop and write proposals and track grant implementation
- Where appropriate, act as liaison between Donors and fields projects, ensuring timely submission of progress report and other terms of grant agreements.
- Provide technical support to field Project Directors in the implementation of existing work plans
- Coordinate operational support between the Yaoundé office and field projects/sub-offices
- Facilitate internal WCS communications between the field, Yaoundé, regional and NY teams
- Provide technical assistance and oversight to ensure that Project Directors adhere to and are aware of WCS policies, donor regulations and government requirements in project administration
- Participate in strategic planning for the WCS-Cameroon Program
- Work with the Cameroon Finance Director to monitor and track project budgets
- As requested by the WCS-Cameroon Country Director, represent WCS at meetings on a national and international level
- Maintain good relationships with existing national and international NGOs and technical partners in-country, national delegation offices of bilateral and multi-lateral donors, and foster, where possible, the participation of existing and new partners in relevant aspects of program implementation and strategy development
- An advanced degree in wildlife biology, anthropology, conservation, or another field relevant to the position's responsibilities
- At least three years’ experience working in a conservation management or policy position, with experience in Cameroon or Central Africa a distinct advantage
- Experience in large project or program management, personnel management, administration, and fundraising
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work effectively and flourish in a multi-cultural team
- Results-focused attitude to work
- Excellent, fluent spoken and written English and French
- Willingness and ability to travel to field offices in Cameroon
- Interest in wildlife conservation and committed to the WCS mission
» Années d'expérience: Entre 3 ans et 5 ans
