INGO Forum Officer – Yaoundé
NRC Cameroun - Norvegian Refugee Council
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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·Non spécifié
·Humanitaire
·Autres
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)
- 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.
- 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 regions
- Support CHINGO programme officer in the update of CHINGO members’ 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 Yaoundé level.
- 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 position’s responsibilities;
- Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal;
- Good networking skills;
- 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;
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimise results
- Empowering and building trust
- Planning and delivering results
