Job at NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council, NGO, Yaounde: Learning and Development Coordinator

Learning and Development Coordinator Cameroon Yaoundé
Yaounde, Cameroon
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 in 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
The L&D Coordinator work closely with NRC Cameroon Management to assess and propose required changes, work to have in place an effective collaboration with the Country HR team and the Area offices on delivering the global, regional and country Learning / Development activities.

The person will be leading and delivering the Learning and Development initiatives. The role may also be required to handle other HR functions.

 

What you will do:

Specific responsibilities

Implement the Country Learning and Development guidelines and initiatives
Responsible for the coordination and conducting NRC Ways induction courses according to set timelines for all staff in Cameroon in close coordination with NRC Way Trainers in the different field offices In close
coordination with the regional L&D Adviser, coordinate and encourage staff to take online training modules to have 100% compliance
Plan and coordinate new Learning and Development initiatives from Head Office and the Regional Office.
Promote Organizational learning across the country
Coordination of other staff development initiatives
Responsible for planning and implementing the NRC Annual Learning and Development Plan
Responsible for mapping Learning and Development financial forecast to feed into the annual budgets
Actively participate in the NRC Global Learning & Development network
Provide support to HR manager to put in place an effective NRC performance management system
Develop new Learning and Development resources / modules, convert face-face modules to online modules as required
Train the HR teams and line managers on all relevant HR L&D tools and procedures, including, but not limited to setting induction processes, people management, leadership etc. .

 

 

Take the lead to develop a staff learning and development system and action plan for the country program.
Develop relevant monitoring tools and come up with a report at the end of each quarter t
QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any other relevant discipline related to Learning and Development
Minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering Training and Learning and Development programs and organizational learning and development
Capacity to systematically analyze trends in learning and development needs across the country
Ability to coordinate and work well with senior Managers
knowledge of online web-based learning and Development
Fluency in English and French, written and verbal.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
High level competence in computer skills (Microsoft office Applications)

Behavioral competencies

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

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: Yaounde with 40% of field travel
Potential start date: January 2024
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: 24/10/2023

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labeled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Submit your application and CV in English or French, taking care to attach your latest CV.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
If you have any questions about this role, please email cm.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

ABOUT US
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

JOB INFO
Job Identification: 12614
Job Category: Human Resources
Apply Before 10/25/2023, 12:59 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
Yaounde

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/12614/?location=Cameroon&locationId=300000000306624&locationLevel=country