Conférence Episcopale Nationale du Cameroun
National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon
    Code postal : B.P. : 1963    Adresse : 7624 Avenue Mgr Henri Vieter, Yaoundé 3
    Tél.: 00 (237) 22231 15 92/222 31 49 10     Fax: (237) 22 31 49 15 E-mail: cenc20042003@yahoo.ca
    Pays : Cameroun    Ville : Yaoundé - Mvolyé

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Pedagogical Coordinator for Catholic Secondary Education
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)

Supervisor: National Secretary (National Secretaliat For Catholic Education - NSECAE)
Town, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: immediately
Publication date: August, 2nd 2024
Duration of Contract: 12 months (with possibility cf extension)
ABOUT NECC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) is the Head Quarter of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. The NECC works for the respect of the dignity of the human being, subsidiarity and solidarity among all human beings. NECC contributes to the integral development of the human person through access to quality education, health, the promotion of the commitment of the faithful to the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
The National Episcopal Conference of Camercon (NECC) has entrusted to NSECAE the mission of ensuring an integral and inclusive quality education for the children and young people entrusted to it by their parents, without distinction. In other words, NSECAE's  commitment includes the education of all the population: intellectual, physical, moral, civic, spiritual and environmental education, etc.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
JOB Summar
Under the direct supervision of the National Sec:retariat for Catholic Education, the main tasks of the post holder will be to:
  Keep abreast of new teaching approaches;
  Define educational objectives and priorities;
  Ensure the alignment of programs with pedagogical objectives, educational and evangelical values;   liaise with MINESEC's Pedagogic Inspectors;
  Distribute information on pedagogy to the Secretariat for Catholic Education and colleges;
  Define priority needs in pedagogic training based on field surveys;
 
Provide teaching resources and training tools to improve teachers' knowledge, skills and practices;
Organize and run training sessions;
 
Plan and carry out teacher training;
Coordinate the pedagogic activities of the Secretariats for Catholic Education; Organize meetings with diocesan pedagogic coordinators to harmonize work and follow-up;
  Organize periodic visits to evaluate activities in the field;
  Coordinate educational initiatives and cctivities across the various dioceses and establishments;
  Collect and analyze data on pupil and school performance;   Promote and support innovation in teaching practices;
  Promote the development of non-acadennic skills such as social, emotional and life skills in pupils;
  Facilitate pupils' transitions between levels of schooling (e.g. from primary to secondary school);
  Refer to and report to hierarchy;
  Draw up reports for each activity carried out.
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM
Education and Experience o Level of education: Min GCE A Level + 3;
     Holds a Secondary School Teacher's Diplo ma; o Fields of study: Educational sciences (history of education, sociology of education, subject didactics, psychology of learning, oedagogy, or philosophy of education) or any other discipline recognized as equivalent; o At least 05 years' professional experience in a similar position;   Experience in Catholic private education would be an asset;   Very good computer skills: Word - Excel etc.
Personal skils
     Be a Catholic Christian with experience in education;   have managerial skills;
     Ability to work under pressure;
     Self-control and the ability to listen;
     Be proactive, honest and competent;
     Knowledge of child psychology;
  Master pedagogical approaches;
     Knowledge of pedagogy and andragogy;   knowledge of school management;   have knowledge of legal texts on educaticn;   Be available, respectful and persevering;
     Be disciplined and diligent in respecting the statutes of the Catholic Teaching Order and the laws of the State;
0 have good organizational skills.
Language requirements / desired: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: General Secretariat - Project Managers - Head of Department External: Secretariat for Catholic Education - Public Administrations...
Competences at the level of NECC (for all NECC
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and the NECC. They are required of each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
 
Respect for the dignity of human being;
Respect for the common good;
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity;
Respect for the principle of solidarity;
     Trust in all Relationship •
     Professional growth ;
     Partnership with others ;
         Responsibility and accountability ;
     Integrity •
     Responsibility and management.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CENC is an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST include:
1.    A letter of motivation addressed to the Secretan/ General of CENC;
2.    A CV of not more than 4 pages;
3.    List of at least 3 references, one of whom rnust be a leader of a religious/confessional community;
4.    Photocopy of baptism card;
5.    Photocopy of birth certificate;
6.    A photocopy of your identity card;
7.    A letter of recommendation written and signed by a religious person;
8.    A certificate of non-conviction not more than three months old;
 9. A medical certificate;
TO. Proof of relevant academic/professional q ualifications; T T. Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning "Pedagogical Coordinator for Catholic Secondary Education" in the subject line,
 
Deadline: August, 15th 2024 at midnight Cameroon time.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is reserved only for Cameroonian nationals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the applicant must understand that NECC protects human life at all costs and will require the applicant to do the sarne if recruited. NECC also asks its staff