NRC is looking for a talented Field Office Coordinator in Bamenda. If you have an extensive experience in office management and program development/implementation, look up at the following information and apply!
Background/Context
Cameroon is compounded by three conflict-related humanitarian crises in addition to the secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and cholera outbreaks that have further exacerbated the needs in-country. Incursions by Armed Organized Groups in the Lack Chad Basin have resulted into 136,210 Nigerians seeking refuge in Cameroon, 385,372 Cameroonian IDPs, and 138,152 returnees in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Cameroonโs Eastern region is still home to over 315,747 refugees from the Central African Republic and the North-West South-West region is witnessing the on-going violence that has led to the displacement of 714,159 Cameroonians.ย
NRC has been operational in Cameroon since April 2017, and currently has five field offices: Maroua and Kousseri in the Far North, Buea in the South-West, Bamenda in the North-West and Batouri in the East. To provide assistance to people affected by these 3 crises, NRC is implementing 14 projects and is looking for additional funding opportunities in future.ย
NRC implements programs in WASH, shelter, ICLA, LFS, and Education, and is aiming at developing the Protection from Violence (PfV) CC.
What you will do:
Operational Management:
Responsible for providing effective and efficient support to field-based staff in implementing NRC projects, in close coordination and collaboration with Core competency (CC) Project Managers Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding the context, needs, and trends to the Areaย Manager Responsible for budget management at field office level, in line with the approvedย authorizationย table, and ensuring appropriate burn rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure areย applied Support the field-based staff, by reporting on potential conflicts of interest, fraud, protection concerns, and any other effects related to NRCโs assistance Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and managementSafety and Security:
Support dedicated NRC safety and security staff in information collection and sharing to ensure the safety of NRC staff andย participants Ensure security guidelines and security risk assessments are implemented and regularly updated for all project locations Ensure proper access negotiation and community engagement is done before any deployment in new project locationsProgramย Development:
Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects asย appropriate Under the line management of the Area Manager and close cooperation with CC Project Managers/Coordinator, contribute towards drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both programย and supportย staff Closely monitor the field implementation and ensure the quality programming along with timely completion of the project's deliverable Under the line management of the Area Manager and close cooperation with CC Project Managers/Coordinator, ensure proper follow-up and coordination of projects under consortium in the Northwest AreaLogistics and Finance:
Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are in place, maintained, and adhered to so that all field office support functions are carried out effectively andย efficiently Responsible for ensuring timely submission of cash forecast to the Areaย Office Responsible for preparation of projected expenditures monthly (cash book management) Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with active projectsHuman Resource and Administration Management:
Plan staff requirements and, as agreed with the Area Manager Responsible for appraisals as per NRCโs standard requirements andย procedures Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in theย field andย departing team members areย debriefed Responsible for facilitating capacity development and training of all personnel and ensure that all staff have done their mandatory trainingCoordination and Representation:
What you will bring:
Bachelor's Degree in social science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Business Management, and other related fields At least 3 yearsโ experience in a similar role in a humanitarian and/or recovery context Strong understanding of humanitarian response architecture, particularly in terms of emergency response and humanitarian protection Previous experience working in complexย contexts Demonstrated experience and understanding of Management and Project Cycle Management inย general. Good leadership and management skills Fluency in Englishย and french(bothย written andย verbal) Knowledge of PidginContext/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in the North West and South West Regions Experience in support functions such as Logistics, Finance, or HR is an advantage Experience in context analysis and humanitarian needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programย development Experience in coordination and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, andย communities Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally Strong ability toย organizeย a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks, and responsibilities Excellent communication skillsBehavioral competencies
Handling insecure environments Planning and delivering resultsย Working with peopleย Empowering and building trust Initiate action and change AnalysingFemale candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
What we offer:
Contract ย of 12 months Grade 7 in NRC national scale Location: Bamenda Potential start date: End of 2023 An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fieldsย
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 18/10/2023
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Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled โI am an employeeโ to be redirected to NRCโs internal careers site. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English , taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. If you have any questions about this role, please emailย cm.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
Watch this short videoย to see NRC in action. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.