Program Intern
Date: 31-Mar-2022

Location: Maroua, Cameroon

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

 

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

 

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

 

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

PROFIL DE POSTE

Titre: Program Intern

Functional Area:  Program

Reports to:  Project Coordinator (P.C)

Location:  Maroua

Effective Date:

01 April 2022

 

Travel may be required: Yes

Type of contract:

Fixed Term employment

Contract duration: 06 months

Grade:

Purpuse of the ROLE

Working in 54 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan is committed to responding to children affected by emergencies in the countries of our operation.

Given the current humanitarian crisis in the Far-North Region of Cameroon, Plan International is engaged in providing a nexus humanitarian and development intervention to address humanitarian needs, while simultaneously investing in the strengthening of communities’ resilience and social cohesion. Its operations are implemented in key sectors of Protection (Child Protection and SGBV), Education, Livelihood, Food Assistance and Nutrition, WASH and NFIs in coordination with all other humanitarian institutions.

With new funding from various donors, Plan International will continue in 2021-2022 his response in the region affected, through projects implementation in the sectors above noted. Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the work will consist provide support through the execution of a series of tasks that allow the implementation and/or finalization of reports and other deliverables expected by this service.

Main RESPONSABILITIES:

Participate in the implementation of project field activities,
Support the follow-up of the project requirements at the level of the different support departments (Administration/Finance);

Participate in project planning activities;
Participate in various meetings and other project meetings;
Follow the reception of the project items and the preparation of the distribution plans;
Participate in the different distribution activities of the project;
Participate in the elaboration of the different activity reports of the project (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual);
Participate in the setting up, filing and implementation of the P.O file;
Be available to perform all other related tasks linked to the project
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE JOB OBJECTIVES:

Knowledge & Experience

Hold a Bachelor´s degree/GCE Advanced Level;
Experience in similar tasks would be an asset;
Good communication skills, organizational skills and team spirit;
Be able to work in an environment where security is a concern and under pressure;
Speak French and/or English;
Computer skills will be an added advantage;
Ability to use general office equipment such photocopiers, printers etc.…
Experience working with an international NGO would be an advantage;
Skills

Good inter-personal skills
Good client/customer relations
Good writing and reporting skills
Good negotiation skills
Strong team player
High level of discretion
Planning & organizing
Behaviours

Planning and organizing abilities
Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
Ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels
Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
High sense of judgment and responsibility
High safety awareness level of area of operation
Good team player
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
 

We are inclusive and empowering


We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Location: Maroua


Closing Date:  07th April 2022