Advocacy and Communication Officer

Position title: Advocacy and Communication Officer (Internal Recruitment)

Supervised by: Head of Program

Responding to: Head of Program

Duty station: Yaoundé

Area of ​​intervention: Cameroon

Period considered: 6 months, renewable

Type of contract: Expatriate or national contract

Salary and benefits: Non-Management, band H

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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

Under the leadership of the regional office in Dakar and closely linked to interventions in the neighboring Central African Republic (CAR), DRC began its operations in Cameroon in 2018 by responding to the humanitarian needs of CAR refugees and vulnerable Cameroonians in the region. ‘Adamaoua. Currently, DRC operates a main office in Meiganga and two secondary offices in Djohong (Adamaoua region) and Garoua-Boulai (Eastern region). In early 2019, DRC also initiated operations in the South West region to provide assistance meeting people’s basic needs for food, shelter and protection in rural and hard-to-reach areas. In 2023, DRC is launching an intervention in the Logone-et-Chari department, in the Far North, with the priority of seeking solutions to the root causes of intercommunity conflicts through programming on peacebuilding and resilience. DRC works with different local partners in Cameroon and is gradually increasing its financial support to Cameroonian civil society organizations.

2. Objet

The Advocacy & Communication Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing an advocacy strategy, advocacy actions and capacity building with key partners, in support of the Program Manager. He/she contributes directly to reducing the protection risks of the program’s target populations by increasing knowledge and the commitment of stakeholders to respect their rights.

3. Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

A. PLAIDOYER

He/she is responsible for the following tasks/activities:

• Animation of/Participation in the development of the DRC advocacy strategy at the CMR;

• Media monitoring and documentaries on priority subjects;

• Organization of regular meetings of Advocacy Working Groups when necessary;

• Support for the mobilization of relevant partners when necessary, particularly for the signing of notes (make presentations if and when necessary);

• Proposal of advocacy actions linked to the national and international agenda;

• Development of a national dissemination plan in Cameroon;

• Coordination of / Participation or even taking charge of the development of advocacy notes (according to the subjects and priorities);

• Coordination of advocacy actions, dissemination of advocacy notes, organization of meetings or events.

• Coordination, if and when necessary, with structures that can disseminate advocacy at the international level (platforms or NGOs);

• Conducting advocacy and lobbying actions when necessary, at the request of partners and/or DRC to defend their common interests;

• Maintaining a list of key contacts on the advocacy themes identified both for the development of the notes (so as to invite specialists for exchanges with partners, for example) and for the dissemination of the notes to the authorities, within the civil society, partners and donors or others;

B. COMMUNICATION

The Advocacy/Communication Manager will be responsible for proposing quality communication tools and taking into account the opinions/proposals of partners when necessary;

• Write the DRC communication strategy and action plan at the CMR with the support of the Program Manager and the program team;

• Support for the creation and animation of tools or media facilitating internal communication’

• Support for the development, updating and animation of the internal sharepoint;

• Support for the writing and distribution of a quarterly newsletter;

• Support for the development of dissemination tools according to the available media – posters, comics, press articles, radio broadcasts/spots, etc. – with a view to participating in improving the perception of NGOs and humanitarian actors in Cameroon;

• Ensure coordination with NGO communications officers to define a common vocabulary and complementary approaches;

• Participation in meetings of the existing GTP or Communication and Advocacy GT;

• Coordination, facilitation of the organization of external events in possible coordination with other actors;

• Supervision of a communications and graphic design intern.

C. AWARENESS / TRAINING IN “HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES AND ACCOUNTABILITY”

He/She will provide training and the promotion of humanitarian principles.

• Development of communication tools for public dissemination;

• Development of an awareness/training course on the principles intended for 3 types of actors (NGO & INGO staff, authorities, State technical service agents and traditional/influential leaders);

This job description is not restrictive and may evolve depending on the objectives of the program and the priorities of the DRC Cameroon mission.

4. Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in local and/or international civil society on issues relating to human rights, refugee rights;
• Demonstrated experience representing and participating in meetings with national authorities and other key stakeholders;
• Experience in project management, development and monitoring of activities;
• Knowledge of communication techniques;
• Proven knowledge of humanitarian principles;
• Excellent command and writing skills in French and English would be a plus.
• Knowledge of the legal context in force in Cameroon and the CAR and regional and international standards considered an asset;
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Pack (Excel, Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Good understanding and commitment to DRC values.
• Ability to search, verify, make accessible and disseminate reliable information;
• Adaptation, diplomacy and clarity of expression.

5. General regulations

• The employee must follow DRC’s security, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• The employee must not carry out any other paid activity during the duration of the DRC contract without prior authorization
• The employee must not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the term of the DRC contract
• The employee must not grant media interviews or post photos related to DRC programs or share other materials without receiving prior authorization.
• The employee must return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform the work after the end of the contract period or upon request by DRC.

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

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