CDA-CALL FOR APPLICATION PROGRAM 2020 YOUTH LEADERS FRIEDRICH EBERT FOUNDATION

As part of its collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Cameroon Debate Association (CDA) is calling for applications to all its members and sympathizers for pre-selection of ten (10) young leaders. The candidate (s) selected will be subjected to a test proposed by the foundation. Should they succeed, they will receive throughout the year 2020 training in different domains of life, all expenses paid.

About Cameroon Debate Association (CDA)

The Cameroon Debate Association (CDA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009. The association promotes public speaking and oral practices as personal and community development tools in Cameroon. It also contributes to the education of youth in the creative use of new technologies and media, promotion of intercultural dialogue, peace and democracy. Since 2010, the association took part in the continental and global Speech arts competitions.

A: PROFILE REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS

• To be of Cameroonian nationality;
• Reside in any region of Cameroon;
• Be aged at most than 35 (thirty-five) years in April 2020;
• Being a member of the CDA (Cameroon Debate Association);
• Being active member of the CDA or a “debate club and eloquence / leadership”
• Have other personal projects out of Speech arts related to civic engagement, political or entrepreneurship.
• Submit a project that ensures the CDA’s development over a period of 12 months
• Commit assiduously (40% of your work time) in the promotion of CDA activities for two to three years upon completion of the programme.
• Fluent in French or English;

B: SKILLS

• High sense of responsibility;
• Team spirit;
• Rigor, reliability and loyalty;
• Commitment, dynamism, autonomy;
• Curiosity, creativity and pro-activity;
• Ability to work under pressure;

C: HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter (1 page maximum), a CV and 2020 project for the CDA (2 pages maximum) at office@debatecameroon.org before January 23, 2020 at 12:00 GMT deadline.

D: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

January 15, 2020: Launch of the call for applications

January 23: Closing of the call for application and case studies

January 26: Convocation of selected candidates – Interviews- CDA Headquarters

January 27: Publication of results- Members’ electronic network or group

January 28: Signatories of volunteering agreements with the selected 10 candidates

January 29, 2020: Transfer of final files to the Foundation and preparation for the National Competitive exam.

WARNING !

• Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
• Selected candidates must overtly demonstrate their commitment to CDA

NB1: The CDA does not support the travel expenses of candidates for the interviews that will hold at its headquarters. However, participation in the national contest is fully funded by the Foundation.

NB 2: Female candidates are strongly encouraged.

 Done in Dschang, the 15/01/2020

On behalf of the CDA

The Chairman of the Supervisory Committee

Marius Yannick BINYOU BI HOMB