What we are looking for ย
Present in Cameroon since 2017, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) operates in 4 departments in the Far North region of Cameroon: Logone and Chari, Mayo-Tsanaga, Mayo-Sava and Diamarรฉ. NRC Cameroon aims to support displaced people, returnees and host communities through projects in the areas of Education, Water, Hygiene, Sanitation and Shelter (Wash/Shelter), Food Security and Livelihoods (LFS), and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).ย ย
NRC Cameroon with support from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is implementing the \" Integrated Recovery Program for Strengthening the Resilience of Populations Affected by Intercommunity Conflict in Logone Birniโ.ย This programme includes the components of Food Security and Livelihoods (LFS), Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Water, Hygiene, Sanitation and Shelter (Wash/Shelter).ย ย
The NRC office in Cameroon is ย seeking for a Project Manager who will be based in Kousseri to manage this program.ย
The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of the project, ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the project cycle management framework and the management of the personnel assigned to the project.ย ย
The Project Manager will play a representative role in terms of developing close relationships and collaborating with all key stakeholders for a successful implementation of the project, as well as, where possible, representing NRC in relevant local coordination forums. They will also be expected to produce quality and timely reports for project donors and to support the development of proposals for new funding opportunities identified.ย
What you will do ย
The following is a brief description of the role: -ย
Please download the detailed job description JD_Multi-CC Project Manager_Cameroon, Kousseri.pdfย to learn more about the position. ย
What you will bring ย
At least 3 years of minimum and relevant experience in managing emergency projects in a humanitarian or recovery context;ย Experience working in complex/volatile environments and with displaced populations;ย ย Good understanding of donor rules and regulations;ย Proven skills and experience in multi-sectoral and integrated project management;ย ย Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;ย Experience in staff capacity building;ย Willingness to go to the field and work in a challenging environment depending on the project requirements;ย Fluency in French and English, both written and oral is required.ยContext-specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย ย
Good knowledge of the Cameroonian context, particularly the Far North;ย Solid report writing and development skills;ย Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination framework;ย Experience in budget development and management;ยWhat we offer ย
Duty station: Cameroon, Kousseriย Contract: 12 months National contract with possibility of extensionย Travel: up to 40% ย Salary/benefits: grade 8 of NRCโs Cameroon National salary scale;ย ย NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. ย 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. ยFind out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/ ย
Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.ย
This position is for applicants with legal right to work in Cameroon and the compensation will be applied as per NRC Cameroon National Salary Scale.ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย 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.ย 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.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH