PROJECTS OFFICERS, HGSF Project

AIRD RECRUITS FOR ITS ACTIVITIES IN CAMEROON Position: Project Officer Organization: African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) Project: Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Project Start Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: Ngaoundéré and Bertoua Reports to: Project Coordinator Organizational Context African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit NGO with country offices in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Republic of Congo, Niger, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. AIRD’s mission is to provide operational support, particularly in the areas of supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods, and WASH, in partnership with humanitarian and development organizations operating in disaster-affected or development-oriented areas. AIRD works for and through its partners, including United Nations agencies, national and international donors, and governments. Position Objective The HGSF Project Officer will supervise the implementation and coordination of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) project implemented by AIRD in the Adamaoua or East/Centre regions of Cameroon, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP). The post holder will ensure that project activities are implemented effectively and efficiently, in compliance with donor requirements, and contribute to improving school attendance, child nutrition, and local agricultural development in these regions. Key Functions and Responsibilities 1. Project Implementation • Supervise the implementation of the HGSF project in the Adamaoua or East/Centre regions in accordance with the approved proposal, donor agreement, and AIRD policies and procedures. • Ensure project activities are implemented on time, within the defined scope, and according to agreed work plans and quality standards. • Coordinate with schools, local authorities, community structures, and other stakeholders involved in school feeding activities. • Ensure smooth coordination of food delivery, storage, and distribution in participating schools. • Supervise one or two field supervisors and define/monitor their weekly and monthly work plans. 2. Monitoring and Reporting • Supervise the design and use of MEAL tools with the MEAL team and field supervisors. • Review and validate the MEAL plans of field supervisors. • Work closely with the MEAL Officer and field supervisors to develop and implement monitoring tools to track project progress, results, and impact. • Conduct monthly monitoring visits of school feeding activities to ensure compliance with project guidelines and donor standards. • Prepare and submit, in collaboration with field supervisors and the MEAL Officer, accurate and timely reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) in line with donor requirements. 3. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement • Maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, school management committees, community leaders, and partner organizations in the region. • Represent AIRD in relevant coordination meetings related to school feeding activities. • Ensure effective collaboration with AIRD departments (Finance, Logistics, Programmes, and MEAL) to support smooth project implementation. 4. Planning and Resource Management • Support the development and updating of project work plans and activity schedules. • Ensure efficient use of project resources in line with approved budgets.