Country Programme Manager

  • Published: 2025-01-28
  • published till: 2025-02-15
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About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.


PLEASE ADAPT:
To keep pace with growth, we are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Country Programme Manager in Cameroon.

The position is a  position with 40 h/week.

This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Plan, aligned with the Global strategy.
  • Put in place an effective M&E framework to regularly measure progress on implementing the Country Plan, drawing and sharing lessons learned and applying adaptive managemen
  • Support the Country Director in analysing external trends, challenges and opportunities relevant to CBM’s disability inclusion focus and/or requiring a programmatic response by CBM, including disaster vulnerability, and share with internal stakeholders.
  • Support partners in documenting good practice cases and promote knowledge sharing among partners and within CBM.
  • Ensure partner and project data are managed in line with data protection rules, and that updated programme records are kept
  • Support the Country Director in maintaining strong partnerships and diversifying partnerships by identifying new partners in support of the Country Plan. 
  • Organize and conduct initial and regularly updated organisational capacity assessments and/or partnership reviews, jointly develop plans to address capacity gaps, identify solutions, monitor implementation and document learning. 
  • Support funding diversification strategies with partners and oversee the phase out of partnerships where agreed, through jointly prepared exit-plans with the partner 
  • Promote, respond to, document and share partner feedback regarding their relationship with CBM and associated partnership requirements. 
  • Immediately report any critical issues and incidents that are in breach of partnership agreements and support the follow-up resolution process.
  • Identify project opportunities with partners under CBM’s Country Plan and in line with national development plans. Lead on the rapid development of emergency response projects with partners in the event of natural or man made disaster.
  • Guide and coordinate joint project and/or multi-year planning processes with partners, CBM Initiatives/technical teams and Member Associations, ensuring the quality and sustainability of results in line with CBM and donor requirements. 
  • Ensure high quality of project and programme plans with effective delivery and fulfilment of objectives and utilisation of budgets 
  • Ensure partners and own staff are fully informed of donor requirements and are capable to meet them. 
  • Promote the inclusion of monitoring, evaluation and learning components in project plans; plan and conduct mid and end-term project evaluations with partners and support the dissemination of learning. 
  • Document and support partners to document good practice cases and promote knowledge sharing among partners and within CBM. 
  • Support the reporting of partners in line with standards and donor requirements.; 
  • Facilitate input from technical experts into project development and implementation. 
  • Jointly with partners, develop and monitor the implementation of exit strategies for projects/programmes. 
  • Support the Programme Finance Officer in ensuring that partners and colleagues understand and respect CBM’s financial framework for project implementation. 
  • Closely collaborate with the Programme Finance Officer to ensure that programme and financial aspects of project design, budgeting and implementation go together, and that project monitoring and evaluation is comprehensive. 
  • With the Country Director, promote the organization and its mission to local partners and authorities. 
  • Represent CBM at relevant in-country meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Ensure effective vertical integration between community level project work and national and global advocacy work. 
  • Work with partners to gather and share quality and timely project information and content to support CBM’s internal and external communication enabling Member Associations to demonstrate impact in their donor communication. 
  • Acts as a convincing spokesperson on all programme related matters internally and externally. 
  • Manage and coach the CBM country programme staff, which includes: selection, job description updates, performance management, capacity development planning, work plans and follow up, delegation and motivation. 
  • Model and promote the inclusion of persons with disability in the programme team in the Country Office.

These are your qualifications

  • Relevant university degree in social sciences, international development or related field. 
     
  • Professional experience of 10 years in a national or international NGO with a minimum of 5 years at senior level, with a track record in successfully designing and managing large inclusive development and/or humanitarian programmes in collaboration with national partners. 
     
  • Experience in developing and managing large scale institutionally funded projects, including consortium led projects. 
     
  • Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation, with a sound understanding of budgeting and programme finance management. 
     
  • Demonstrated experience in managing internal and external relationships and partnerships particularly with national / local governments. 
     
  • Experience of developing rights-based programmes and working with marginalised and excluded groups. 
     
  • Proven skills in people and team management and coaching, with a focus on capacity development and performance management. 
     
  • Ability to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal backgrounds. 
     
  • Experience of working with persons with disabilities or promoting disability rights a distinct advantage. 
     
  • Commitment to CBM’s mission, vision and values. 

 

What we offer

  • A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
  • A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
  • An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.


We look forward to receiving your application! 

Your contact person: Emmanuel  Chialenwi.

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!