Program Assistant (Protection)

Job Title: Program Assistant (Protection)

Under the management of: Team Leader Program

Duty station: Meiganga

Area of ​​operation: Adamaoua – Cameroon

Period: Until 09/30/2024

Type of contract: (Expat/National/Trainee): National contract (Only reserved for Cameroonian nationals)

Salary & Benefits: Non-Management I

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency aid to these people, we fight for their rights and we strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in areas affected by conflict, as well as along displacement routes, and within the countries in which refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and sustainable solutions. We work for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the realization of their wish to return home.

 

 

 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC ) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown into an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, the DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral and independent, non-denominational aid organization.

Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

1. CONTEXT

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humanitarian organization operating on all aspects of the refugee cause in around thirty countries around the world. It is the first Danish NGO operating internationally for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons against persecution and for the promotion of lasting solutions to the problems of forced immigration and conflict. All DRC action is based on humanitarian principles and human rights, in accordance with United Nations conventions and the ICRC and NGO code of conduct during disaster relief operations. The approach to protection and assistance to conflict-affected populations is provided in a long-term, rights-based approach to ensure a coherent and effective response to the challenges of today’s conflicts. The assistance consists of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support for returnees and repatriates as well as the promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. Furthermore, supporting and building the capacity of local and national authorities is an integral part of the work of the DRC.

 

 

 

Currently, the actions carried out by DRC in the Admaoua region are concentrated in the Mbéré department (communes of Meiganga, Djohong, Ngaoui) and are managed from the DRC Base in Meiganga and its Sub-base in Djohong. DRC also operates in the Eastern region, Lom-et-Djérem department (communes of Garoua-Boulaï and Bétaré-Oya).

2. PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader Program, the protection assistant is responsible for the direct implementation of the project and its monitoring.

3. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with the plans established by the protection teams;
• Identify cases of protection and vulnerabilities, ensure their individualized monitoring and report or reference these cases if necessary;
• Update the database, collect and transmit all the information necessary for monitoring the project to the protection supervisor;
• Prepare and implement all activities relating to information of beneficiaries and stakeholders;
• Contribute to the implementation of training necessary as part of the project;
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the project and its implementation;
• Write or contribute to the writing of TORs and reports requested by the supervisor;
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

4. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Bac +3 in social sciences / humanities / law or in a related field;
• Practical knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook software;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment and demonstrate flexibility;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work with methodology and rigor;
• Team spirit and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with project beneficiaries, partners and work colleagues;
• Knowledge of the intervention area;
• Category A driving license would be an asset;
• Advanced command of French;
• Mastery of the local language (Fufuldé, Gbaya and Sango).

 

 

Experiences :

• Experience working in an international NGO, preferably humanitarian;
• At least one year’s experience working in protection programs.

6. SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

• In this position, you must demonstrate the five DRC essential skills, namely:
  • Strive for excellence: you focus on achieving results while ensuring an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
  • Collaborate: You cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their opinions and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
  • Take the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work based on DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the initiative when faced with a challenge or opportunity and you seek innovative solutions.
  • Communicate: You write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in dialogue.
  • Demonstrate integrity: You respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values ​​and code of conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment .
• Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
• Proactivity, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
• Excellent communication skills (including attentiveness and patience) are required
• Good organizational skills are required
• Exemplary sense of ethics
• Ability to work in a team and good sense of humor

How to apply

7. APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested, then apply online via the link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=169540&DepartmentId=19109&MediaId=5

Applications can only be made online, on the site indicated above. You must upload your CV (3 pages maximum) as well as a cover letter online. The CV and cover letter can be in French or English.

Applications made by post, by sending an email or by submitting a physical file will not be considered.

DRC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits any practice of discrimination based on race, sex, skin color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, marital status or other any disability situation. DRC does not practice any discrimination in its recruitment processes.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit the organization’s website: drc.ngo.

Applications will close on November 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (Yaoundé time). However, it is possible for the DRC to begin, before the end of the publication of the offer, the recruitment process if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.

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