The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant as part of the Impact Programme for Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Congo Basin (GEF 7)

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For our Impact Programme for Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Congo Basin (GEF 7), we are looking for a dynamic and committed Project Administrative Assistant.
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Hierarchical line manager: GEF 7 Finance Manager
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Dotted line manager: National Project Director and Project Manager
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Duration: One (01) year renewable based on performance and budget availability.
Mission of the Department:
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approved the 6-year Congo Basin Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (CBSL IP) which encompasses a regional component, managed by UNEP, and several national child projects in the countries of the Congo Basin.
The Cameroon child project is managed by WWF-US as the GEF Agency, executed by the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED) with WWF Cameroon as Financial Administrator. It addresses the drivers of forest loss and degradation through strategies aimed at strengthening the integrated management of Cameroon’s globally important forest landscapes in the Congo Basin, to secure its biological integrity and increase economic opportunities and livelihoods for forest dependent people.
Over the six-year project period, these strategies will be addressed through the implementation of five components:
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Mainstreaming integrated land use planning (LUP) and management.
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Improving management effectiveness and governance of high conservation value forests, and targeted interventions to protect their endangered species.
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Advancing sustainable forest management (SFM) through non-timber forest product (NTFP) and hardwood value chains.
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Increasing benefit generation from biodiversity through sustainable tourism development.
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Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), knowledge management (KM), and regional coordination.
The project targets key Cameroon trans-frontier forest landscape, which stretches from the Rio Campo seascape on the coast, across the Cameroon segments of the Tri-National Dja- Odzala-Minkebe (TRIDOM) and Sangha Tri-National (TNS) landscapes towards the east. The target areas for project interventions under each strategy are dependent on site-specific considerations, including the potential to achieve meaningful results in the six-year project period, baselines and available co-financing, and the ability to manage all environmental and social safeguard
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant as part of the Impact Programme for Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Congo Basin (GEF 7)
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considerations. Several partners and sub-contractors will be involved or hired for the implementation of different project tasks. Their contribution will need to be coordinated and constantly monitored.
In support to the management of this Project, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) staffs carrying out their duties.
Major functions:
The Administrative Assistant will support the Project Manager and other PMU staff in carrying out their duties, through the following tasks.
Major duties:
He/she will be responsible, among others, for:
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Management of official correspondence
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Process of official correspondences on departure
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Process of incoming correspondence
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Receive and record the arrival and departure mail.
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Document management
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File plan and backup for all project documents
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Access to documents
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Assist the Project Manager and PMU staff in preparing and monitoring consultancy contracts and sub-agreements.
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Keep record of project and partners documents.
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Security procedures
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Ensure the guarding the PMU office
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Ensure the maintenance of the visiting register
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Announce the visits
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Ensure entry and exit of property
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Ensure fire safety
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Ensure hygiene and health
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Management of property
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Contribute to the management of fixed assets
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Ensure maintenance of office and manages office supplies and small room coffee.
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Welcome visitors and directs them to appropriate services.
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Manage the office lease agreement and insurance
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Management and use of Project vehicles
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Plan on a periodic basis vehicle use
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Monitor the vehicle operation
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Manage accidents and breakdowns
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Manage vehicle logbooks and related reports and statistics
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Human Resource Management and social relations
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Monitor the implementation of the annual planning of staff holidays and leaves, prepare a monthly report to the hierarchy.
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Maintain good relationships with partners and sub-contractors
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Organization of meetings
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Assist PMU staff and consultants in the organization of meetings and events, as well as travel and logistical arrangements.
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Ensure proper organization of meetings, secretariat and classification of reports.
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Procurement
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Provide procurement and logistical support related to project execution as per Government of Cameroon and WWF guidelines and procedures.
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Develop and manage procurement plans.
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Perform any other related duties based on the needs.
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Profile:
Required Qualifications and experience
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Higher National Diploma (HND) in administrative / bilingual secretariat studies or equivalent in related field.
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At least 3 (three) to 5 (five) years of experience in a similar position in a well-structured organization; experience in an international non-profit organization would be an asset.
Required Skills and Competencies
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Excellent organizational and prioritization competence, with attention to details.
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Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently.
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Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
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Strong service orientation.
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Excellent team player with good networking and interpersonal skills.
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Good fluency in English and French (written and oral).
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Good computer knowledge, especially Word and Excel including internet, Power Point presentation, Familiarity with documentation layout and organization.
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An interest in the field of nature conservation and natural resource management is an advantage.
Required values and behaviors
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Aligns and identifies with the core values of the government of Cameroon and the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
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Demonstrates behaviors: Strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly
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Acts with highest integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Working Relationships:
Collaborates and works closely with National Director, Project Manager, Finance manager and other PMU staff (Environmental and Social Safeguards officer, landscape operational assistants, Monitoring, Evaluation and knowledge management specialist).
Interacts with project partners and other sub-contracting partners, consultants and visitors.
This job advert covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from intern. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
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Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/ (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
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Choose the job J217 – Project Administrative Assistant
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Answer to the questionnaire
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After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Ngaba – J217
Deadline for applications: 15 April 2026.
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Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up.
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