Position Title:            Program Coordinator

Reports to:                Grants and Programs Director

Duration:                   Short- term role (7 months)

Location:                   Douala, Cameroon

Start Date:                 1st August 2023

SUMMARY OF ROLE

We are looking for a competent Program Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Prudence Foundation’s Cha-Ching program in Cameroon. The Program Coordinator will primarily undertake various administrative and program management tasks, including planning, organizing, monitoring programs and activities, and carrying out critical operational duties.

ABOUT THE CHA-CHING FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM

In partnership with Prudence Foundation, JA Africa, implements the Cha-Ching Financial Literacy Curriculum. This program educates and empowers children with essential financial knowledge and life skills. Cha-Ching focuses on four fundamental concepts: Earn, Save, Spend, and Donate. These concepts are presented to children through engaging and interactive activities, videos, and songs, making the learning experience enjoyable and relatable. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various financial literacy topics, including money management, budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable and can be integrated into schools or delivered through after-school programs.

The primary objective of the Cha-Ching Financial Literacy Curriculum is to promote financial literacy and entrepreneurship among children, equipping them with the necessary skills to make informed financial decisions and cultivate positive money habits from an early age. The program primarily targets children aged 8 to 12 years, recognizing the importance of instilling financial literacy at a young age when habits and attitudes towards money are being formed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    Coordinate program implementation activities.
    Support stakeholder meetings and engagement activities.
    Assist in the selection and organization of training sessions for program facilitators.
    Undertake periodic classroom observations to monitor program progress.
    Prepare and submit feedback to the programs team on sessions (teacher-student performance, challenges, areas of improvement, etc.)
    Work as a liaison between heads of schools, teachers, volunteers, and the programs team
    Monitoring & Evaluation:
        Document pre- and post-surveys received from schools according to defined protocol and provide feedback to schools.
        Collect information on patrons and heads of schools.
    Support out-of-school/field-related activities—E.g., program closure events, meetings, and any other that may come up
    Prepare and submit regular progress reports and final program report
    Schedule periodic update meetings with the programs team

QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in International Development, Economics, Program Management, Education, or other relevant field
    Academic or professional training or experience in program monitoring and evaluation
    At least 1-2 years of relevant full-time work experience (internship experience also acceptable)
    Strong written & oral communication skills
    High level of attention to detail and organized
    Strong interest in financial health education
    Strong computer literacy (must be proficient with MS Office)
    Strong work ethic, maturity, fast learner, and high level of reliability
    Native proficiency in English
    Professional working fluency in French is strongly desired

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@ja-africa.org with the subject line “Application for Program Coordinator Position_Cameroon – Your Name” (e.g., Application for Program Coordinator Position_Cameroon – Charles Mbang) no later than Friday, July 14, 2023, at 5 pm GMT.

Please use the following naming convention for your application documents: “CV – Charles Mbang” and “Cover Letter – Charles Mbang” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicant must reside in Doula, Cameroon and have legal authorization to work.