JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Context

Cameroon is affected by three complex humanitarian situations: displacement caused by violence in the Lake Chad Basin and in the North-West and South-West regions and the presence of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) in the eastern regions. Viciously violent and frequent incursions against civilian populations have been a hallmark of the crisis in the Far North region.

The 2024 Cameroon Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) identifies over 450,000 IDPs and 195,000 returnees affected by the on-going violence in the Far North. The socio-political crisis in the North-West and South-West regions has left 583,113 Internal displaced persons and 65 697 refugees in Nigeria. The ongoing conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) has resulted in an influx of more than 280,000, refugees to the East, Adamawa, and North regions of Cameroon

NRC began operations in Cameroon in 2017. From our field offices in Bamenda, Batouri, Buea, Kousseri, and Maroua, we deliver Education, Legal Assistance, Shelter, Livelihoods and Food Security, and WASH programming.

Find out more about NRC https://www.nrc.no/ and Watch this short video to see NRC in action https://vimeo.com/736782633

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Cameroon is seeking a Country Director with experience in humanitarian/recovery context, that will lead a dedicated team of over 174 colleagues to develop, grow and implement quality humanitarian programmes.

In this role, you will be expected to lead the Development and Execution of Country Strategy, oversee quality humanitarian programmes implementation, ensure Safety and security of all staff focusing on contingency planning and security management.  Additionally, with the 3 complex humanitarian situations, having good knowledge of the context and central Sahel will be key as well as cultural sensitivity to balance and navigate the complexity of the context.

What you will do

The following is a brief description of the role: –

Analyse the political and humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance and strategic growth within the evolving context in Cameroon

Motivate and coach staff in order to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group

Promote accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles

Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in Cameroon and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts

Develop and enforce policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels

Provide vision, promote ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model

Serve as a proactive member the Extended Regional Management Group, promote collaboration with other Country Offices and the Regional office and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole

Actively engage with the Nigeria Country Office as part of the Lake Chad Basin crisis as well as the CAR Country Office to ensure holistic advocacy and programming

Please download the detailed job description  to learn more about the position.

What you will bring ;

1. Professional competencies

Minimum  5 years’ experience  working in Senior Management and/or as Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

Knowledge of the context in the Central Sahel

Experience from advocacy work

Experience with change management processes

2. Behavioural competencies

Strategic thinking

Handling insecure environments

Empowering and building trust

Influencing

What we Offer

Duty station: Yaounde

Contract: 12 months with possibility of extension.

Travel: up to 35% internal travel

Salary/benefits: grade 12 on NRC’s scale with family duty station full package

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/

Kindly send any questions about the application process to: [email protected]. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements