Country Director Cameroon

Job Description
About the Context

Cameroon is affected by three complex humanitarian situations: displacement caused by violence in the Lake Chad Basin and in the North-West and South-West regions and the presence of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) in the eastern regions. Viciously violent and frequent incursions against civilian populations have been a hallmark of the crisis in the Far North region.

The 2024 Cameroon Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) identifies over 450,000 IDPs and 195,000 returnees affected by the on-going violence in the Far North. The socio-political crisis in the North-West and South-West regions has left 583,113 Internal displaced persons and 65 697 refugees in Nigeria. The ongoing conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) has resulted in an influx of more than 280,000, refugees to the East, Adamawa, and North regions of Cameroon

NRC began operations in Cameroon in 2017. From our field offices in Bamenda, Batouri, Buea, Kousseri, and Maroua, we deliver Education, Legal Assistance, Shelter, Livelihoods and Food Security, and WASH programming.

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What we are looking for   

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Cameroon is seeking a Country Director with experience in humanitarian/recovery context, that will lead a dedicated team of over 174 colleagues to develop, grow and implement quality humanitarian programmes.

In this role, you will be expected to lead the Development and Execution of Country Strategy, oversee quality humanitarian programmes implementation, ensure Safety and security of all staff focusing on contingency planning and security management. Additionally, with the 3 complex humanitarian situations, having good knowledge of the context and central Sahel will be key as well as cultural sensitivity to balance and navigate the complexity of the context.

What you will do  

The following is a brief description of the role: - 

Analyse the political and humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance and strategic growth within the evolving context in Cameroon

Motivate and coach staff in order to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group
Promote accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles
Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in Cameroon and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts
Develop and enforce policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels
Provide vision, promote ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model
Serve as a proactive member the Extended Regional Management Group, promote collaboration with other Country Offices and the Regional office and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole
Actively engage with the Nigeria Country Office as part of the Lake Chad Basin crisis as well as the CAR Country Office to ensure holistic advocacy and programming
Please download the detailed job description Job Description_Country Director Cameroon to learn more about the position.  

What you will bring  

1. Professional competencies  

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in Senior Management and/or as Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the context in the Central Sahel
Experience from advocacy work
Experience with change management processes
2. Behavioural competencies

Strategic thinking
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
What we Offer  

Duty station: Yaounde Cameroon
Contract: 24months with possibility of extension.
Travel: up to 35% internal travel
Salary/benefits: grade 12 on NRC’s scale with family duty station full package
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.  
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.  
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/    

Kindly send any questions about the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile. 

Apply Before : 05/04/2025, 09:50 PM (May, 05th 2025)

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