JOB – Danish Refugee Council (DRC): Position title Program Officer ECREC, Djohong

Supervised by Program Team Leader Djohong
Place of assignment Djohong
Area of ​​operation Adamaoua (Cameroon)
Period considered 12 months
Type of contract National contract (reserved only for Cameroonian nationals)
Salary & Benefits Non Management H
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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

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 Adamaoua 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 Djohong Program Team Leader, the ECREC Program Officer is responsible for providing the program assistants with technical support and monitoring throughout the implementation of the program, closely supporting the Team Leader Program from the grassroots to ensure high quality planning, implementation and monitoring of program activities.

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Management
Responsibilities • Provide technical support to assistants responsible for implementing ECREC (Agricultural Recovery and Socio-Economic Recovery) activities, including identification of capacity gaps and capacity building opportunities )
• Report challenges or issues encountered by the team of assistants to the Program Team Leader, Program Manager or MEAL team, as appropriate.
• Support the Team Leader Program to provide technical support and supervision of assistants during the implementation of all ECREC projects.

Program & Operations
• Support the TL in the planning and effective implementation of ECREC activities, including the submission of weekly, monthly schedules and ToRs.
• Ensure effective management of the development and submission of travel schedules to the TL on a weekly basis.
• Support TLs in preparing weekly, monthly reports and submit it to TL/PM every week/month.
• Contribute with the supervision of the TL to the development of the monthly sitrep in connection with the MEAL TL
• Ensure leadership and increased supervision of the activities under his responsibility: works of community interest (TICOM), professional training, AGR, WITH, production agricultural (non-restrictive list)
• Ensure the quality of achievements and their compliance with contractual requirements and action plan / internal terms of reference
• Ensure reinforced monitoring of monetary transfers made to beneficiaries where applicable (TICOM, AGR ) according to the defined payment mechanism (financial institution, mobile money) and ensure the traceability of payments
• Ensure reinforced monitoring of purchases linked to the activities under its responsibility, provide technical support to the logistics team in the definition of needs and validation of goods and services provided by suppliers
• Ensure receipt of goods/services intended for beneficiaries by the latter,
• Contribute to the provision and control of verification sources with the TL Program and the MEAL TL,
• Monitor weekly activities carried out, including quantitative data on training/distributions and lessons learned,
• Contribute to the drafting of internal and external reports as needed,
• Contribute with the Protection Officer Program to the implementation of the integrated protection-ECREC approach in communities.
• Strengthen the capacities of coaches and supervise their monitoring activities of beneficiaries
• Contribute to strengthening links and coordination between the protection teams and ECREC in the operational aspects of the project.
Coordination and representation
• Ensure ongoing collaboration between DRC departments to support effective program implementation
• Promote integration and acceptance of DRC teams in communities
• Ensure effective collaboration with DRC implementation partners DRC (including international and local partners of the DUE consortium)
• Ensure that communities are informed and aware of DRC’s programs and mandate.

4. Qualifications required

• Bac + 3 diploma in agronomy, economics, international development, or in another relevant field.
• 2 years minimum of humanitarian experience, with experience in the field of humanitarian intervention within an international NGO, a United Nations agency or a ministry in the DRC intervention sectors.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in ECREC programming (agricultural recovery, socio-economic recovery and other relevant themes)
• Proven leadership and staff management skills
• Commitment to learning and implementing policies and organizational procedures.
• Excellent command of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience / knowledge of the field (Mbéré and Lom and Djerem)
• Writing skills.
• Mastery of written and spoken French. Fluency in English is an asset.)
• Knowledge of the local language (Fufuldé, Gbaya, Sango, etc.)

Key interactions: DRC staff and partners, local populations.

5. General Regulations

• The employee must follow DRC’s instructions regarding security, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the code of conduct and the humanitarian responsibility framework
• The employee must not engage in any other paid activity during the term 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 period of contract or upon request from DRC.

6. Skills and qualities required

• In this position, you must demonstrate the five essential skills of the DRC, namely:
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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
• Sense of ethics exemplary
• Ability to work in a team and good sense of humor

7. Application process

If you are interested, then apply online via the link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx ?cid=1036&ProjectId=169665&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.

However, candidates must take into consideration that the DRC cannot employ, within the framework of an international contract, a national of the country in which he/she will work (in this case, the Republic of Cameroon and the Central African Republic).

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

Applications will close on November 19, 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.