Regional Forest Conservation Programme Coordinator

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is a world leader in developing knowledge and understanding for effective action for conservation of biodiversity and management of natural resources.

The IUCN Programme for Central and West Africa, PACO, seeks to recruit its Regional Forest Conservation Programme Coordinator (RFCPC), based in Yaoundé, Cameroun.

The RFCPC Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Programme Coordinator and functionally to the Head of IUCN’s Global Forest Programme. He/she will serve as both a senior member of the Regional Programme committee that delivers the technical program of IUCN in Central and West Africa and the IUCN global forest team that helps set strategic direction and define priorities for IUCN’s broader engagement on forests conservation.

The RFCPC Coordinator will develop resource, and manage IUCN’s Forest programme activities in the region in close collaboration with other relevant IUCN programmes, members, commissions and partners. He/She is responsible for the overall management of the RFP activities, to ensuring that they are coherent and consistent with IUCN’s “one programme” approach, build on and align with IUCN’s forest conservation framework and add value to regionally and nationally defined priorities.

The selection requirements are to be seen on IUCN/PACO website at http://www.iucn.org/fr/propos/union/secretariat/bureaux/paco/.

Expected start date: 01 June 2013.
Type of contract: one year (renewable)
Closing date for applications: 20 March 2013;
Location: IUCN Programme Office in Yaoundé, Cameroun.

For more information about the position, and to apply to the job, please visit the following link: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=516. The selection requirements for both positions are to be seen on IUCN/PACO website at http://www.iucn.org/fr/propos/union/secretariat/bureaux/paco/.

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Conservation Director

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Conservation Manager, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Conservation Manager, Yaoundé, CameroonClosing Date: Monday, 16 July 2012 WWF Central Africa Regional Programme Office (CARPO)
Immeuble Panda
Route "La Citronelle"
B.A.T. Compound
Yaounde
Tel: +237 22 21 70 83
Fax: +237 22 21 42 40

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. WWF is an international NGO committed to environmental protection. The global conservation organization, active in almost 100 countries, has been working in the Congo Basin in Central Africa for more than 20 years Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

In order to ensure the development and implementation of the WWF Cameroon Conservation Strategy in line with the Green Heart Of Africa Global Initiative and other Global Programme Framework priorities to the highest standards, the WWF seeks a Conservation Manager for its Cameroon Country Programme Office.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Conservation Manager's major duties and responsibilities are:

Takes responsibility for planning process in Cameroon in accordance with the Regional Strategic Plan.Initiates, evaluates and develops concepts, descriptions, operating plans and budgets for new projects in Cameroon.Actively fundraises for approved projects,Ensures appropriate Human resources are in place for delivering programme objectives;Coordinates the implementation and management of WWF projects in Cameroon, and provides them with technical assistance. This includes performing on-site supervision to evaluate specific project progress, organizing and participating in meetings to help determine conservation priorities,Ensures adequate and timely technical reporting internally and to relevant donors;Following established WWF guidelines, ensures that appropriate monitoring &evaluation systems are implemented.Ensures that appropriate ecological and socio-economic monitoring systems are implemented in all WWF field sites;Ensures the development of project budgets for approval, monitors expenditures against budgets, and ensures the establishment of financial management systems of the projects. Profile: Required QualificationsAdvanced university degree in an appropriate field (conservation / environment / natural resource management wildlife / forest / terrestrial ecology). Additional academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong asset;Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of forest and wildlife ecology and Management principles and/or poverty alleviation and development issuesFamiliarity with WWF and funding agencies, especially the World Bank, Government and Aid AgenciesAt least 8 years professional experience in a project management role, 3 years of which should be in the Congo Basin with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams,A working experience in Cameroon will be an advantage Required skills and competenciesProven leadership and team management skills;Fluency in English and FrenchSkilled in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management;Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, and evaluation, and experience working with donors;Strong organisational and analytical skills;Strong vocational interest in nature conservation;A working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;

Location: The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a cover letter and a detailed CV to the address recruitccpo@wwfcarpo.org by July 16th, 2012 at the latest. The subject should read 007CM.

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Conservation Manager

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. WWF is an international NGO committed to environmental protection. The global conservation organization, active in almost 100 countries, has been working in the Congo Basin in Central Africa for more than 20 years Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

In order to ensure the development and implementation of the WWF Cameroon Conservation Strategy in line with the Green Heart Of Africa Global Initiative and other Global Programme Framework priorities to the highest standards, the WWF seeks a Conservation Manager for its Cameroon Country Programme Office.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Conservation Manager’s major duties and responsibilities are: • Takes responsibility for planning process in Cameroon in accordance with the Regional Strategic Plan. • Initiates, evaluates and develops concepts, descriptions, operating plans and budgets for new projects in Cameroon. • Actively fundraises for approved projects, • Ensures appropriate Human resources are in place for delivering programme objectives; • Coordinates the implementation and management of WWF projects in Cameroon, and provides them with technical assistance. This includes performing on-site supervision to evaluate specific project progress, organizing and participating in meetings to help determine conservation priorities, • Ensures adequate and timely technical reporting internally and to relevant donors; • Following established WWF guidelines, ensures that appropriate monitoring &evaluation systems are implemented. • Ensures that appropriate ecological and socio-economic monitoring systems are implemented in all WWF field sites; • Ensures the development of project budgets for approval, monitors expenditures against budgets, and ensures the establishment of financial management systems of the projects. Profile: Required Qualifications • Advanced university degree in an appropriate field (conservation / environment / natural resource management wildlife / forest / terrestrial ecology). Additional academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong asset; • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of forest and wildlife ecology and Management principles and/or poverty alleviation and development issues • Familiarity with WWF and funding agencies, especially the World Bank, Government and Aid Agencies • At least 8 years ?professional experience in a project management role, 3 years of which should be in the Congo Basin with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams, • A working experience in Cameroon will be an advantage Required skills and competencies • Proven leadership and team management skills; • Fluency in English and French • Skilled in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management; • Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, and evaluation, and experience working with donors; • Strong organisational and analytical skills; • Strong vocational interest in nature conservation; • A working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;

Location: The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon

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Production et conservation des oignons : Rédiger une fiche technique, home-based (online volunteer), Cameroon

Production et conservation des oignons : Rédiger une fiche technique, home-based (online volunteer), Cameroon

Production et conservation des oignons : Rédiger une fiche technique

Ingénieurs Sans Frontières - Cameroun

TASK

Les volontaires feront des recherches électroniques pour capitaliser les informations scientifiques et techniques sur les oignons et rédigeront une fiche technique sur les oignons. Il s'agit davantage de fournir une description des processus de production et de transformation du poivre en adaptant les innovations et le matériel technique à la situation des communautés rurales.

Un aperçu des technologies réalisables en milieu paysan et de ses possibilités en tant qu'outil de développement seront accessibles en ligne. Ce travail sera fait en 1 semaine.

Number of volunteers: 1

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Les spécificités des zones rurales rendent la "technologie de pointe" non viable. Plusieurs informations existent à travers les études scientifiques. La grande partie étant présentée dans les revues et les articles scientifiques. Les informations à l'échelle paysanne sont parfois difficiles à trouver. Il apparaît clair que la capitalisation des expériences de terrain occupe une place de choix dans le programme d'ISF de renforcement des capacités humaines.

OBJECTIVE

Il s'agit de rédiger UNE fiche technique sur les oignons qui sera publié en ligne pour un accès gratuit de l'information utilitaire aux populations et un millier d'exemplaires distribué aux organisations paysannes.

Region or country

Cameroon

Development topic

Food and agriculture

REQUIREMENTS

Areas of expertise

Agriculture, forestry and fishery

Languages

French

Hours per week

6-10

Duration in weeks

1

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Accounts Jobs Kenya African Conservation Tillage Network.

The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) is a Pan-African not for profit organization built on and driven by the values and principles required to harness indigenous African energies, inspiration and commitment to lead and contribute to Africa’s own development.

The thrust of ACT is to add value through strategic partnership in the identification, adaptation and scaling up of conservation agriculture principles and practices.

Job Profile:
The Accounts Assistant role is to provide accounting support and assist in ensuring compliance to policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will:
* Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with financial & administrative policies and procedures, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
* Assist in the daily financial accounting procedures of projects including recording all cash, cheque and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports and reconcile cash-on-hand.
* Liaise with procurement in ensuring all documentation is in compliance with budgets and procurement policies and procedures.
* Posting of creditors invoices after confirmation of proper supporting documentation.
* Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards.
* Update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules.
* Invoicing as per agreement and contracts with donors and implementing partners.
* Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documentation is used.
* Undertake some of the monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliations, creditors’ reconciliations, staff accounts and Petty cash audit.
* Maintain efficient, accurate, timely, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance. Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained.
* Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:
* Degree with a bias in accounting and part-professional qualifications.
* Have at least 3 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably International NGO.
* Be proficient in computerized accounting systems and strong spreadsheet skills. Knowledge in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
* Must be a self starter who requires minimum supervision and ready to work under pressure.
* Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work productively in a multicultural team

Tenure of Appointment:
The initial appointment will be for 2 year including a 3 months probation period with possibility of renewal.

Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

How to apply
Submit your application including your CV/resumé and cover letter stating your salary expectation via e-mail to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 21 Mar 2011

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Regional Forest Conservation Programme Coordinator (RFCP), Forest Programme

The IUCN Regional Forest conservation Programme (RFP) Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Programme Coordinator and functionally to the Head of IUCN’s Global Forest Programme. He/she will serve as both a senior member of the Regional Programme committee that delivers the technical program of IUCN in Central and West Africa and the IUCN global forest team that helps set strategic direction and define priorities for IUCN’s broader engagement on forests conservation.

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