Recruitment Notice: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF ONE (01) PROTECTION PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Position title: Protection Program Assistant
Line supervisor: Program Team Leader Garoua- Boulai
Place of work: Garoua- Boulai /Meiganga
Work area: East (Cameroon)
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private and independent humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in around 30 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 durable solutions to the problems of forced immigration and conflicts. All of DRC’s action is based on humanitarian principles and human rights, in accordance with United Nations conventions and the code of conduct of the ICRC and NGOs during disaster relief operations. The approach to protecting and assisting populations affected by conflict is provided in a long-term and 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. In addition, supporting and building the capacity of local and national authorities is an integral part of DRC’s work.
DRC is present in seven West African countries, namely Mali, Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, Central African Republic, and Cameroon.
Currently, DRC’s actions in the Adamaoua region are concentrated around the town of Meiganga and a sub-base was opened in Djohong in 2018. There are plans to open a new sub-base in the Adamaoua region. Is in Garoua Boulai during the fall of 2020.
General objective of the position
Under the direct supervision of the Program Team Leader, the protection assistant is responsible for the direct implementation of the project and the monitoring of this one.
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 individual follow-up and report or refer 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 the information of beneficiaries and stakeholders;
• Contribute to the implementation of necessary training within the framework of the project;
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the project and its implementation;
• Write or contribute to the drafting of ToRs and reports requested by the supervisor;
• Any other relevant task assigned by the supervisor.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
1- Qualifications
• Bac +3 in social sciences / humanities / law or in a related field;
• Working 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 co-workers;
• Knowledge of the area of intervention;
• Driving license (A) would be an asset;
• Advanced command of French;
• Proficiency in the local language (Fulfubé, Gbaya and Sango).
2- Experience:
• Work experience in an international NGO, preferably humanitarian;
• At least one year’s experience of working in protection programmes.
3- Personal qualities
• Availability;
• Great ability to organize and be precise;
• Able to work independently and take initiative;
• Strong resistance to stress;
• Honesty;
• Integrity.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
LEVEL: The Program/Protection Assistant position is classified as NM.I in the DRC job grid.
DURATION OF THE CONTRACT 10 months, with a trial period of two (02) months.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday February 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
START DATE: March 06, 2023
Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the mention “Title of the position” containing a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, the contacts and the email addresses of three references, in the DRC offices of Meiganga located in the Haoussa or Djohong district opposite Lamidat, Garoua-Boulai or sent electronically to the following address: CMR-RECRUITMENT@drc.ngo Only candidates selected on the shortlist will be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
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