Duty Station: Souza, Littoral Region, Cameroon
Number of Positions: 01
Probationary Period: Three (3) Months
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
Monthly Compensation:
* During probation: Below CHO Category 4.
* Upon successful completion of probation and retention: CHO Category 4.
1. ABOUT CHO AND THE POSITION
Community Home Organisation (CHO) is a non profit Civil Society Organisation (CSO) committed to human rights promotion, capacity building, vocational training and entrepreneurship development.
CHO is recruiting one qualified, experienced and bilingual technician to manage workshop activities and provide practical vocational training in woodworking, carpentry, furniture making and upholstery.
The successful candidate must demonstrate professional competence across all these technical areas and possess the ability to train, supervise and mentor apprentices in both English and French.
The ideal candidate should be disciplined, physically fit, innovative, responsible and capable of working independently while maintaining effective teamwork and professional leadership.
1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Designing, constructing, assembling, repairing and restoring furniture.
* Performing professional upholstery work, including padding, furniture covering, fabric fitting and restoration.
* Undertaking carpentry and general woodworking assignments.
* Delivering practical and theoretical vocational training to apprentices.
* Supervising trainees and ensuring that training meets acceptable professional standards.
* Assessing project requirements and estimating the materials, tools and resources needed.
* Anticipating material shortages and submitting timely requests to prevent operational interruptions.
* Ensuring quality workmanship and timely completion of projects.
* Maintaining accurate workshop records and submitting operational and progress reports.
* Ensuring proper maintenance, security and accountability of CHO tools, equipment and materials.
* Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must:
1. Possess at least an Advanced Level Technical Certificate or an equivalent recognised technical qualification.
2. Have proven practical experience and professional competence in:
* Furniture making;
* Upholstery;
* Carpentry and woodworking.
1. Demonstrate the ability to train, supervise and mentor apprentices.
2. Be bilingual, with the ability to communicate and deliver training effectively in English and French.
3. Possess good communication, leadership and conflict-management skills.
4. Have basic computer skills or demonstrate willingness to develop administrative and reporting abilities.
5. Demonstrate creativity, willingness to learn, innovation and commitment to professional development.
6. WORK DISTRIBUTION
The successful candidate’s duties will be distributed as follows:
Area of Responsibility Percentage
Furniture Making 40%
Upholstery 40%
Carpentry and Woodworking 10%
Administrative Duties and Reporting 5%
Other Assigned Organisational Duties 5%
TOTAL 100%
The candidate must remain flexible and undertake other reasonable duties assigned by the CHO Volunteer Manager in accordance with organisational policies and operational requirements.
1. WORKING CONDITIONS AND DUTY REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must:
* Be willing and available to relocate to Souza, Littoral Region, if not already resident there.
* Work six days per week, Monday to Saturday, with Sunday as the weekly rest day.
* Observe the official working schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch break, subject to applicable labour regulations.
* Remain at the assigned duty station during working hours unless authorised to leave by the CHO Volunteer Manager.
* Comply with CHO’s attendance, permission and absence-reporting procedures.
* Demonstrate punctuality, discipline, accountability and commitment.
* Be physically capable of safely handling and lifting materials weighing up to 30 kg where required.
* Wear CHO-approved coveralls and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during workshop activities.
* Comply with all workshop safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
* Respect the authority of the CHO Volunteer Manager and report directly to the Manager on operational matters.
* Observe CHO’s internal regulations, organisational policies and Code of Conduct.
1. PROBATION, ACCOMMODATION AND COMPENSATION
A. Probation
The successful candidate will undergo a three-month probationary period during which technical competence, productivity, discipline, leadership, training abilities and overall performance will be assessed.
Retention will depend on satisfactory performance and compliance with CHO’s organisational requirements.
B. Accommodation
CHO will provide temporary accommodation for the successful candidate for a maximum period of three months during probation.
Following successful completion of probation and retention, the individual will be responsible for securing independent accommodation. CHO will have no obligation to continue providing accommodation beyond the probationary period.
C. Monthly Compensation
* During probation: Monthly compensation below CHO Category 4.
* After successful probation and retention: Monthly compensation at CHO Category 4.
The applicable compensation will be communicated to the successful candidate.
An official employment or engagement letter will be issued following successful completion of probation and confirmation of retention, in accordance with the applicable engagement arrangement and Cameroonian labour regulations.
1. REPORTING AND SUPERVISION
The successful candidate will operate under the direct supervision of the CHO Volunteer Manager in Souza.
The candidate will be accountable for workshop operations, training activities, proper use of organisational resources and timely submission of required reports.
1. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents:
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Copies of relevant technical certificates and professional qualifications.
3. Evidence of previous work experience, where available.
4. A copy of a valid National Identity Card.
5. A brief application letter explaining their qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applications should be submitted to:
COMMUNITY HOME ORGANISATION (CHO)
Email: contact@communityhome.org
Fixed Telephone: +237 222 317 942
Mobile Telephone: +237 677 844 661
WhatsApp: +237 677 231 213
Duty Station: Souza, Littoral Region, Cameroon.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026.
1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Community Home Organisation (CHO) is an equal-opportunity Civil Society Organisation. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination.
CHO welcomes candidates who demonstrate professional integrity, respect for human dignity, commitment to vocational education and willingness to contribute to the skills development and economic empowerment of young people.
COMMUNITY HOME ORGANISATION (CHO)
A CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATION (CSO)
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