Empowering Communities, Growing Together
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No. AVP 05 /2026

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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 and donor requirements.
• Identify potential risks affecting project implementation and propose mitigation measures.
5. Other Responsibilities
• Support, in collaboration with local technical authorities, capacity-building of school authorities and
community members involved in school feeding activities.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator or AIRD management.
Key Competencies
• Commitment to AIRD’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• Good planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree in Education, Agriculture, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a
related field.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in project implementation, preferably in Home-Grown
School Feeding, food security, or education programmes.

• Experience with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, or donor-funded projects is an asset.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) required.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in remote or field environments.
• Good knowledge of the Adamaoua and East/Centre regions is an advantage.
Protection and Compliance
AIRD is committed to safeguarding the communities it serves, its staff, partners, and volunteers. All staff
are required to maintain the highest standards of conduct and adhere to the organization’s safeguarding
policies. Employment may be subject to reference checks and background verification in line with
safeguarding requirements.

Application Process
Applications (with the mandatory mention of the job title) may be sent by email to:
[email protected] / [email protected]
or submitted at AIRD bases in Cameroon:
Yaoundé, Maroua, Bamenda, Meiganga, and Bertoua.
Application deadline: 15 March 2026 at 17:00
Eligible applicants: Any qualified Cameroonian national (male or female).
Only candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted. Female candidates who meet the requirements are
strongly encouraged to apply.