Under the supervision of the Forum Coordinator and in collaboration with CHINGO Programme Officer, the Officer will support the work of the INGO forum on issues related to field coordination, in the different regions. He/she will notably facilitate the share of information and coordination between forum members, between members and external partners and stakeholders, support context analysis and the development of communication products and advocacy notes.ย
Specific responsibilities
Information-sharing/Communication
Facilitate information exchanges amongst INGOs and between INGOs and external stakeholders (UN agencies, national NGOs, authorities) on key contextual and operational issues at field level Contribute to the delivery of quality internal communication products (flyer, newsletter)Coordination
Organize regular INGOs field coordination meetings (in Maroua, Kousseri, Batouri/Meiganga, Buea, Bamenda) to facilitate information-sharing and coordination: send invitations, develop agenda, facilitate the discussions and draft minutes for sign-off of CHINGO coordinator. Support in enhancing coordination between humanitarian International and national NGOs and organize meetings on a regular basis in the regions Take part in various field coordination meetings as assigned by CHINGO coordinator (intersector Maroua, humanitarian platforms, refugee response meetings) Conduct very regular field visits to the Far North, East, Adamaoua, North, North-West and South-West regions to carry-out above mentioned activities.Advocacy
Support research, data collection and analysis at field level on topics indicated by CHINGO coordinator Collect information from CHINGO members and local partners to provide regular contextual updates and a monthly report on humanitarian trends in the different regions Provide talking points about humanitarian situations in the different regionsAdministration and Finance
Support CHINGO programme officer in the update of CHINGO membersโ database in case of change in personnel in the regions Liaise with logistics for the purchase of materials and equipment for CHINGO at the field level and liaise with CHINGO programme officer to coordinate as needed with Yaoundรฉ level.ย1. Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Experience working in a humanitarian project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context; Previous experience working with INGOs, especially at field level; Experience writing reports; preparing advocacy notes or grants management; Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities; Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal; Good networking skills;Context related skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Higher relevant university degree in Political Science, Project Management, Communication or related field; Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian project management, advocacy, coordination; Knowledge of the Cameroon context, the humanitarian community and familiarity with the humanitarian architecture in Cameroon and the political situation; Knowledge of communicating humanitarian needs and ethical reporting; Commitment to humanitarian principles and dedication to humanitarian work;2. Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Communicating with impact and respect Handling insecure environmentsย Managing resources to optimise results Empowering and building trust Planning and delivering resultsPractical information related to the position
Position status: Local position open to candidates of Cameroonian nationality; Duration of contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable depending on availability of funding and based in Yaoundรฉ with 50% field travel;ย Competitive salary and benefits: Grade 5 of the NRC Cameroon scale and 90% medical insurance;NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure staff diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability. 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.