Intern – Plan International

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. 

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. 

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Objectives of the internship.

To provide support services to the BMZ project team in the office and on the field.

To gain experience and improves his/her skills as far as project management is concern to be better prepared for the job market.

To give the intern the opportunity to show case and put in practice the knowledge gotten in school.

Dimensions of the Role

Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the intern will have a role:

Participate in the different training organise by the project and at the level of PU.

Participate in the implementation of project activities.

Follow the reception of materials and dispatching to the implementation zone.

Assist in the identification of IGA/ Vocational training beneficiaries.

Drafting and consolidating activity reports

Field Data collection and introduction in to the statistic sheet.

Assist in the preparation of project requisitions, photocopying and scanning of documents.

Elaboration of monthly reports and reports of meetings organise by the project team.

Participating in coaching and mentoring sessions with the Project Coordinator

Key relationships

• Keeps and maintain high contact with Project Coordinators, project Officers, field staffs, children and families
• Maintains high contact with local partners as needed arises.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge required to achieve role

Be a holder of at least Advance level or BAC.

Knowledge of written and spoken French language, with knowledge of the English language being and added advantage.

Good communication skills (written and verbal) and team spirit>

Have a good knowledge on information and technology skills.

Have good innovative leadership skills, is proactive and can work under pressure. 

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

5. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
6. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
7. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
8. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

• Work both at the office and in the field
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote areas
• Periods of intense work at all times of day and night.
• Working in multiple locations.

Level of contact with children

Low level: Meet children more often.

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity.  Only applications received in French or English, will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan international has a child protection and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.

 To apply for this job, Your application should include:

• A cover letters
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees.
• Your documents should be deposited at the level of any of the plan offices

Duration of Intern; this internship period is for a period of Three months renewable once.
 

• Location: Bertoua – CAMEROON
• Closing date: November 15th, 2019

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity.  Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan international has a child protection and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.