The Danish Refugee Council is recruiting in Cameroon 01 Program Manager Durable
Solutions 1. Context
Under the leadership of the Dakar regional office and closely linked to interventions in neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR), DRC began operations in Cameroon in 2018 responding to the humanitarian needs of CAR refugees and vulnerable Cameroonians in the Adamaoua region. The Mobile Emergency Team (EMPACT) also established the DRC programme presence in the South-West region in late 2018 to respond to the needs of forcibly displaced people in the context of the Anglophone crisis, starting humanitarian activities in January 2019.
Currently, DRC operates a regional office in Meiganga and two sub-offices in Djohong (Adamaoua region) and Garoua-Boulai (Eastern region). Interventions focus on finding durable solutions for the most Central African refugees and host populations, using the holistic graduation approach to improve both protection and economic recovery. Interventions include the identification of key protection risks and conflicts within communities in order to identify social cohesion and conflict resolution projects that will bring together members of these communities. In 2023, DRC will initiate a new project in consortium thanks to funding from the European Union and in co-financing with other DRC donors. The Meiganga office is therefore looking for a Programme Manager to coordinate the implementation of this multi-sectoral programme.
2. Purpose
The Programme Manager Sustainable Solutions will be responsible for the proper implementation of DRC’s activities, aimed at contributing to the promotion of durable solutions for Central African refugees and vulnerable populations in the Eastern and Adamawa regions of Cameroon. The program will aim in particular to improve the food security and livelihoods of vulnerable refugee and host populations through support in unconditional cash transfers, Cash for Work (CfW), Village Savings and Credit Association (VSLA) and Income Generating Activities (IGA), the protection of populations through a community-based protection system and individual assistance, in the Adamawa and Eastern regions. The Manager manages the project teams on a daily basis in order to provide quality assistance adapted to needs. He/she carries out precise budget monitoring and constant planning and ensures the achievement of the objectives of the projects for which he/she is responsible. He/she contributes to the development in the food security and livelihoods, protection or any other sector of intervention of DRC in the Adamaoua and East regions and its effective implementation in compliance with DRC and donor guidelines. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for contributing to the proper coordination of actions with consortium partners and other actors in the programme’s target intervention areas.
3. Responsibilities
Project Management
- Ensures constant monitoring of project achievements and activity indicators in connection with the MEAL department and the program implementation consortium team
- Ensures the planning and updating of the activity schedule at least monthly
- Ensures the follow-up of its budgets and the planning of expenses in compliance with DRC and donor rules in connection with the finance department
- Established the purchasing plan with the logistics department and ensures the follow-up of purchases throughout the projects in connection with the logistics department
- Updates the project monitoring tool and the budget monitoring tool and communicates it to the area manager on a monthly basis
- In collaboration with the Area Manager, coordinates with the program managers of other partners to ensure consistency of approaches implemented
- Guarantees the implementation of the integrated approach of projects and especially their complementarity in the communities of intervention
- Is able to feed the intervention strategy in Adamaoua and the East by constantly monitoring the humanitarian situation in the area of intervention
Team Management
- Collaborates with support departments for the recruitment of program teams
- Ensures the daily management of program teams including schedules, evaluations and career monitoring
- Ensures smooth communication within the team and a good understanding of roles and responsibilities
- Strengthens the capacities of the team’s staff through constant support as well as specific training sessions
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Technical support
- In collaboration with the Area Manager and the Head of Programme, is responsible for ensuring that the projects implemented are in line with the strategy, donor standards and DRC standards
- Collaborates with the protection, SARE and MEAL departments of the national coordination and the regional office as appropriate to ensure the transversality of protection in the implementation of the programme
- Regular field supervision of the quality of interventions
- Permanent technical support to field teams.
Monitoring, reporting and development
- Develops program monitoring tools in coordination with the MEAL department
- Writes donor reports in coordination with the Area Manager
- Participates in the development and writing of new projects
- Conducts needs assessments on a regular basis to inform programmatic strategy
External coordination and representation
- Ensures coordination and representation with other SARE, Protection and Education actors in the area
- Ensures sharing of relevant information at the consortium level and at the level of the regional area and clusters
- Ensures regular communication with Program Managers of other NGO partners
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and are subject to readjustment according to operational needs in accordance with the overall role of the Programme Manager.
4. Qualifications required
- Advanced university degree in development economics, international development, agronomy or related field;
- Relevant recognized professional certificates in SARE and project management (CHS, SPHERE, etc.) are desirable but field experience is the main requirement
- At least 5 years of experience in the implementation of integrated projects including at least one of the following themes: Food Security and Economic Recovery (cash transfers, livelihoods, Cash for Work), Protection in post-emergency situations with an international NGO
- Very good knowledge of humanitarian principles
- Experience in displacement contexts
- Experience in team management and supervision and capacity building of national staff
- Very good budget management skills
- Knowledge of donors such as the European Union preferable
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to cope with heavy workloads and work under pressure
- Highly motivated, results-oriented and creative in problem solving
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft Pack (Excel, Office, Outlook, etc.)
- Good understanding and commitment to DRC’s values.
- Fluency in written French at the professional and spoken level is mandatory;
- English would be an asset
5. General regulations
- The employee must follow DRC’s instructions regarding safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Responsibility Framework
- The employee must not engage in any other remunerated activity during the term of the DRC contract without prior authorization
- The employee must not engage in any activity that could adversely affect DRC or the implementation of any project during the term of the DRC contract
- The employee must not give media interviews or publish photos related to DRC programs or share other documents without prior permission
- The employee must return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform the work after the end of the contract period or at DRC’s request.
6. Skills and qualifications
required In this position, you must demonstrate the five essential competencies of the DRC, 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.
- Taking the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work based on DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the initiative in the face of a challenge or opportunity and look for 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and code of conduct, including protection from 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 attention and patience) are required
- Good organizational capacity is required
- Exemplary sense of ethics
- Ability to work in a team and good sense of humour
7. Application Process
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Deadline 13 November 2022
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