JOB: INGO Forum Officer – NRC Cameroon

INGO FORUM OFFICER (F/M) – NRC CAMEROUN

Under the supervision of the Forum Coordinator and in collaboration with CHINGO Programme Officer, the Officer will support the work of the INGO forum on issues related to field coordination, in the different regions. He/she will notably facilitate the share of information and coordination between forum members, between members and external partners and stakeholders, support context analysis and the development of communication products and advocacy notes.

Missions

Specific responsibilities
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)

Coordination

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.

Advocacy

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

Administration and Finance

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.

Profile

Generic professional competencies for this position:

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;

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

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;

Behavioural competencies
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

File: CV.

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