NGO WWF is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant

NGO WWF is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant Introduction The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant as part of the Impact Programme for Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Congo Basin (GEF 7). Opportunity Want to make a positive difference for the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of your lifetime. Around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. There is a growing realization that nature is our life-support system, and that no one will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

📊 Autres informations

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and possess a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife. What we do We are an independent conservation organization striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make our production and consumption patterns sustainable. Position context For our Impact Programme for Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Congo Basin (GEF 7), we are looking for a dynamic and committed Project Administrative Assistant.

• Reports to
• Hierarchical line manager: GEF 7 Finance Manager
• Dotted line manager: National Project Director and Project Manager

📍 Localisation

• Duration: One (01) year, renewable based on performance and budget availability Mission of the department The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approved the six-year Congo Basin Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (CBSL IP), which includes a regional component managed by UNEP and several national child projects in Congo Basin countries. The Cameroon child project is managed by WWF-US as the GEF Agency, executed by the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED), with WWF Cameroon as Financial Administrator. It addresses the drivers of forest loss and degradation through strategies aimed at strengthening the integrated management of Cameroon’s globally important forest landscapes in the Congo Basin, in order to secure their biological integrity and increase economic opportunities and livelihoods for forest-dependent people. Over the six-year project period, these strategies will be implemented through five components:
• Mainstreaming integrated land use planning and management
• Improving management effectiveness and governance of high conservation value forests, along with targeted interventions to protect endangered species
• Advancing sustainable forest management through non-timber forest product and hardwood value chains
• Increasing benefit generation from biodiversity through sustainable tourism development
• Monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and regional coordination The project targets key transboundary forest landscapes in Cameroon, stretching from the Rio Campo seascape on the coast, across the Cameroon segments of the Tri-National Dja-Odzala-Minkebe (TRIDOM) and Sangha Tri-National (TNS) landscapes toward the east. The target areas for project interventions depend on site-specific considerations, including the potential to achieve meaningful results within the six-year period, baselines and available co-financing, and the ability to manage environmental and social safeguard considerations. Several partners and subcontractors will be involved or hired for the implementation of various project tasks, requiring coordination and constant monitoring.

🎯 Responsabilités

In support of project management, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) staff in carrying out their duties. Major functions The Administrative Assistant will support the Project Manager and other PMU staff in their duties through the following tasks. Major duties i. Management of official correspondence

• Process outgoing official correspondence
• Process incoming correspondence
• Receive and record incoming and outgoing mail ii. Document management
• Establish a filing plan and backup system for all project documents
• Manage access to documents
• Assist the Project Manager and PMU staff in preparing and monitoring consultancy contracts and sub-agreements
• Maintain records of project and partner documents iii. Security procedures
• Ensure the guarding of the PMU office
• Maintain the visitor register
• Announce incoming visitors
• Manage the entry and exit of property
• Ensure fire safety
• Ensure hygiene and health standards iv. Management of property
• Contribute to the management of fixed assets
• Ensure office maintenance and manage office supplies and pantry
• Welcome visitors and direct them to appropriate services
• Manage the office lease agreement and insurance v. Management and use of project vehicles
• Plan vehicle use on a periodic basis
• Monitor vehicle operations
• Manage accidents and breakdowns
• Manage vehicle logbooks and related reports and statistics vi. Human resource management and social relations
• Monitor the implementation of the annual staff holiday and leave plan, and prepare a monthly report for management
• Maintain good relationships with partners and subcontractors vii. Organization of meetings
• Assist PMU staff and consultants in organizing meetings and events, as well as travel and logistical arrangements
• Ensure proper meeting organization, secretariat services, and classification of reports viii. Procurement
• Provide procurement and logistical support related to project execution, following the Government of Cameroon and WWF guidelines and procedures
• Develop and manage procurement plans ix. Other duties
• Perform any other related duties as required

🧠 Profil recherché

Required qualifications and experience

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in administrative or bilingual secretarial studies, or an equivalent qualification in a related field

💼 Expérience

• At least three (03) to five (05) years of experience in a similar position within a well-structured organization; experience in an international non-profit organization would be an asset

🛠️ Compétences requises

Required skills and competencies

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail
• Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent team player with good networking and interpersonal skills
• Good fluency in both English and French (written and spoken)
• Good computer knowledge, especially Word, Excel, the Internet, and PowerPoint; familiarity with document layout and organization
• An interest in nature conservation and natural resource management is an advantage Required values and behaviors
• Aligns with and identifies with the core values of the Government of Cameroon and WWF: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• Demonstrates behaviors: Strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly
• Acts with the highest integrity, accountability, and transparency Working relationships Collaborates and works closely with the National Director, Project Manager, Finance Manager, and other PMU staff (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer, Landscape Operational Assistants, Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management Specialist). Interacts with project partners, subcontractors, consultants, and visitors. This job advertisement covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks anticipated proactively from the incumbent. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs. How to apply
• Follow the link (using a computer, please do not use a mobile phone): https:
• Choose job J217 – Project Administrative Assistant
• Answer the questionnaire
• After completing the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter to the email address: recruit-cam@wwfcam.org
• Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Ngaba – J217 Application deadline: 15 April 2026

🎓 Formation / Diplômes

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up. Equal opportunity employer WWF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, experience, or background. Disclaimer The publication of any job, consultancy, or service provider opportunity, and any subsequent communications, interviews, or discussions, does not constitute a binding commitment by WWF. No contractual or financial obligation shall arise on the part of WWF until a formal written contract has been duly signed by both parties following the completion of the selection process. All stages of this process remain part of the negotiation phase and are subject to WWF’s internal validation and administrative approvals. WWF reserves the right, where necessary, to modify, postpone, or cancel the process at any stage prior to formal engagement, without incurring any liability toward applicants or third parties.