Head of Programme Cameroon

Akwajobs   (Maroua, Cameroon)

Posted : 20 September, 2021

Category : Programme Management   Location : Maroua, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Head of Programme Cameroon

 

 

Context

 

Cameroon is affected by three parallel, complex humanitarian crises: in addition, the secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have further exacerbated the needs in country. Incursions by Armed Organized Groups (AOGs) in the Lack Chad Basin have resulted into 115,000 Nigerians seeking refuge in Cameroon and a further 322,000 Cameroonians as IDPs in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Cameroon’s Eastern regions are still home to nearly 300,000 refugees from the Central African Republic, and, the third crisis is the on-going violence in the two English-speaking regions of North-west and South-west where nearly one million Cameroonians have been displaced due to this crisis. 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, as well as the capital office in Yaounde.

 

The programme portfolio includes five core competencies; ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), Livelihood and Food Security, WASH, Shelter and Education.

 

 

 

Role and responsibilities

 

The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to develop and ensure implementation of holistic high-quality programmes

 

Generic responsibilities:

 

Line management for Core Competence Specialists

Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)

Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action

Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies

Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market based programmes

Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts

Grants management, BPO allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards

Quality control, M&E and organizational learning

Capacity building of all technical staff

In-country representation

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

 

 

Specific responsibilities:

 

Responsible for the Core Competence programmatic input to risk management frameworks and contingency plans  

Responsible for ensuring that Safe Programming is integrated into programme design and implementation, including being properly resourced

Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses

Lead the development of a fundraising strategy and build strategic relationships with donors

 

 

Competencies

 

Generic professional competencies for this position:

 

Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Core competency expertise

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal

Knowledge of the context in Central Africa (Cameroon is an advantage)

Experience in programme strategy development

Experience in Project Cycle Management

Experience in grants management

Experience in M&E management

Demonstrated knowledge of protection mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected Populations

Demonstrated experience in representation and advocacy

 

 

Behavioural competencies:

 

Strategic thinking

Initiating action and change

Influencing

Handling insecure environments

 

 

What We Offer

 

Female 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

 

24 months fixed term contract renewable subject to funding

Grade 11 in NRC scale

Duty Station: Yaonde with 40% travelling

An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause

A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

The role is open to national and international candidates who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.  

 

Find the full job description here.

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 07/10/2021

 

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