OPD Humanitarian Program Intern

  • CO Cameroon
  • Published: 2025-04-09
  • published till: 2025-04-20
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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 persons 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 reinforce our Cameroon Country Office  team, we are looking for OPD  Humanitarian Program Intern .

The position is a  position with  40h/week.

This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of Cameroon. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

  • Support external activities by carrying out evaluations, drafting terms of reference (ToR), and make recommendations for decision-making.
     
  • Contribute to the consolidation of the Leave No One Behind 4 detailed Implementation plans for  Platform Inclusive Society for Persons with Disabilities ( Yaounde) and the Coordinating Unit of Associations of Persons with Disabilities ( Bamenda). 
     
  • Assist the project coordinator with implementing activities in the field.
     
  • Assist in scheduling external activities and evaluations, including ToRs development and evaluation coordination.
     
  • Support the Humanitarian team in the coordination of humanitarian programmes in close co-operation with OPDs.
     
  • Work with the Humanitarian team to ensure documentation of Leave No One Behind 4 project Learnings  and outcomes.
     
  • Support in monitoring humanitarian project  progress, priorities, and deadlines.
     
  • Support in arranging logistics for trips, meetings, evaluations, and learning events at the office and field among partners and humanitarian organisations when required.
 

These are your qualifications

  • 0-1 year of verifiable experience in a similar role or in an office environment. Any verifiable prior experience in an INGO is of added advantage. 
     
  • Solid organisational skills and attention to details.
     
  • An effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
     
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
     
  • Ability to prioritise work, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. 
     
  • Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness. 
     
  • Ability to perform all tasks and handle information in a confidential manner. 
     
  • English or French professional proficiency
     
  • Computer literacy and competencies in MS Office package, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
     
  • Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM’s values and Child Safeguarding Policies.
     
  • Some knowledge of data management software.
 

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! 

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!