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Job-ID: V000057492 Location: Buea Assignment period: 07/01/2024 - 08/31/2026 Field: Strategy and Management advice Application deadline: 01/14/2024The EU-co-funded project 'Promoting gender-transformative approaches to strengthen the resilience of Cameroon's civil society, with a special focus on the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon', is part of the cluster 'Decentralization and Good Governance' in Cameroon and the EU Multiannual Indicative Planning 2021-2027. It focuses on the organizational strengthening of Cameroon's civil society to promote gender-transformative approaches, especially in the Anglophone areas of Northwest and Southwest, where armed clashes between separatists and the government have been taking place since 2016 based on socio-political tensions in post-colonial Cameroon. Two of the three components of the project are being implemented in this region and are intended to support local civil society in promoting social cohesion and livelihoods among the population and curbing gender-based violence. In the first component, civil society is supported across Cameroon, with a focus on national and regional network structures to strengthen the organizational capacities of civil society.
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Cameroon. The climate in Buea is tropical with rainy periods and high temperatures but pleasant because of proximity to mountains. Basic medical care is guaranteed Buea, further options are available in Bamenda, Douala and Yaoundé.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
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GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
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An extension of this position until February 2027 is being sought.
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