Job Description
The purpose of this position is to oversee the successful implementation and management of WCS’s Social Safeguards mechanisms and policies in WCS Cameroon’s Northern landscape.
The Social Safeguards Officer will provide general social safeguards support in all operations in WCS Cameroon’s Northern Landscape, ensure effective programming in this landscape, especially as it relates to engagement with and safeguarding of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP & LCs). A primary responsibility for the Officer will be the oversight and management of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) of the landscape while ensuring proper training and mentoring of GRM focal points.
The Officer will report to the Landscape Director and his Deputy and work closely with other core competences of the landscape. Technical supervision and guidance will be provided by the Regional Social Safeguards Coordinator based in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Officer will be based at WCS Cameroon Northern Landscape head office in Garoua, with frequent visits to its field sites (Bénoué and Bouba Ndjidda National Parks and the surrounding hunting zones, and the towns of Tcholliré and Rei Bouba) Candidates will need to clearly demonstrate they have the necessary experience, skills, and mindset with which to operate effectively in this complex environment.
Internal Qualification Requirements
Requirements and qualifications.
Post graduate qualification in social sciences (International Development Studies, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Conflict resolution, Human Rights Law, Natural Resource Management and or any equivalent certificate or diploma)
Demonstrate experience in conflict management resolution.
At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring programs/projects especially as it relates to social safeguards and/or the social protection of marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Have team management experience.
Some experience in contributing to proposals and concept notes.
Demonstrated experience working with marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Fluency in French, with English language skills (written and oral) highly preferred.
Willingness to live in a remote site, with basic amenities in a multicultural environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and proven ability to work as a team player.
Results-driven work ethic.
