Administration Offres d'emploi - Cameroon

IFSLU2.3 – Project Officer

About the Project

The Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land-use 2, Component 3 (IFSLU2.3) Programme aims to support the development of the capacity and market systems required to enable rural communities and national economies to benefit from a sustainable forest and land-use economy. The programme’s main intervention areas are :

Working closely with local organisations and communities to enable them to benefit from investment in sustainable land-use sectors.

Supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to trial new approaches and build capacity in sustainable land use practices.

Strengthening the capacity of public bodies, financial institutions, companies, business associations, and other actors to support people to benefit from sustainable land-use activities, including community-based forest management.

The project operates across four countries : DRC, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon.

The position

IFSLU2 Component 3 is looking for two Project Officers position based in DRC (Kinshasa) and Cameroon (Yaoundé) to support the Central Project Management team. You will also work closely with the wider IFSLU2 Component 3 team in our London office and with Regional Teams, offering you excellent oversight of the whole programme.

We are seeking a full time Project Officer to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a successful career in the sector. The role is offered full-time (40 hours per week), based out of the Yaounde office, with some home-working permitted

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Officer will support the country team through responsibilities such as (but not limited to) :

• Provide administrative and operational support to the senior leadership team.
• Coordinate activities between different departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff members.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project planning and implementation.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise within the organisation, ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures

Project Management

Finance and Operations

Support Regional Operations and Finances teams to ensure smooth operations of field offices,

including :

Project Implementation

Team management

Support the Programme Manager with :

Information Management

Reporting, data analysis and evaluation

Relationships

You will work closely on tasks with the in-country Manager and wider team members as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is passionate about working in the international development sector, particularly within the sustainable forest and land-use area. They are driven to lead initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability and foster growth and collaboration among rural communities and national economies.

The ideal candidate has the following skills and attitudes :

Essential

Desirable

Company Overview

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