Job at NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council, ONG, Bamenda: Field Office Coordinator

Field Office Coordinator Cameroon Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon
JOB DESCRIPTION
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. Cameroon’s 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.

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.

NRC implements programs in WASH, shelter, ICLA, LFS, and Education, and is aiming at developing the Protection from Violence (PfV) CC.

RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Area Manager
Responsible for budget management at field office level, in line with the approved authorization table, and ensuring appropriate burn rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied
Support the field-based staff, by reporting on potential conflicts of interest, fraud, protection concerns, and any other effects related to NRC’s assistance
Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and management
Safety and Security:

Support dedicated NRC safety and security staff in information collection and sharing to ensure the safety of NRC staff and 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 locations
Program Development:

Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as 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 program and support 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 Area
Logistics 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 and efficiently
Responsible for ensuring timely submission of cash forecast to the Area 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 projects
Human Resource and Administration Management:

Plan staff requirements and, as agreed with the Area Manager
Responsible for appraisals as per NRC’s standard requirements and procedures
Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field and departing team members are debriefed
Responsible for facilitating capacity development and training of all personnel and ensure that all staff have done their mandatory training
Coordination and Representation:

Responsible for attending meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Area Manager
Act as the main point of contact for NRC with members of the public, beneficiaries, local authorities, I/NGOs, consortium and any other persons or organizations at field level
In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organization is well accepted by communities
In charge of producing weekly and monthly reports, flash reports and any other reports as requested by the Area manager
QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:

Bachelor's Degree in social science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Business Management, and other related fields
At least 3 years’ 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 complex contexts
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Management and Project Cycle Management in general.
Good leadership and management skills
Fluency in English and french(both written and verbal)
Knowledge of Pidgin
Context/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 program development
Experience in coordination and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities
Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
Strong ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks, and responsibilities
Excellent communication skills
Behavioral competencies

Handling insecure environments
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Empowering and building trust
Initiate action and change
Analysing
 

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.

 

What we offer:

Contract  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 fields
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 18/10/2023

 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/requisitions/preview/12317/?location=Cameroon&locationId=300000000306624&locationLevel=country