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\nJob Description
\nContext<\/p>\n
Since 2017, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been working in Cameroon to support people who have been forced to flee their homes. NRC helps protect displaced communities and supports them as they rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n
Operations are ongoing in all crisis-affected regions, including the Far North, Northwest, Southwest, East, and Adamawa. NRC\u2019s work focuses on four main areas: legal assistance (ICLA), Water and Sanitation (WASH), Shelter, and Education. These programmes are designed to respond to urgent needs while also supporting long-term recovery.
\nAcross its offices, NRC promotes an integrated approach, aiming to provide coordinated support that helps communities move from emergencies to stability.<\/p>\n
Find out more about NRC\u202fhttps:\/\/www.nrc.no\/\u202f\u202fand Watch this short video to see NRC in action\u202fhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/736782633\u202f<\/p>\n
What we are looking for <\/p>\n
The WASH & Shelter Specialist will provide technical oversight and strategic direction to Country and Area offices to advance the WASH & Shelter Core Competency (CC).<\/p>\n
The Specialist will lead strategy and enhance the technical quality of NRC\u2019s Shelter and WASH programme in Cameroon.<\/p>\n
They will support project implementation at field level, travel within the country to ensure quality assurance, develop a collaborative country strategy, build staff capacity through mentoring and training, and design a donor strategy to grow the programme.
\nWhat you will do <\/p>\n
Responsible for technical innovative development and quality of WASH and Shelter CC in country, holistic programming (with other CCs) and to ensure harmonization and consistency across CC projects in line with NRC Programme Policy.
\nContribute to developing context analyses and outline strategic directions for emergency, recovery and development integrated WASH and Shelter programs.
\nTake the lead on quality project deliverables to ensure high technical outputs.
\nProvide strategic leadership on the development of programming that recognizes the WASH and Shelter challenges faced by displacement affected population.
\nLead the process on proposals, budgets, modifications, project reviews and reporting and ensure high technical quality.
\nSupport programmatic M&E and indicator tracking in conjunction with project teams and M&E department.
\nDevelop and lead on conducting needs assessments (in collaboration with Area Program teams, Protection team and M&E team), baseline, mid-and end-evaluations.
\nRepresent NRC with relevant donors, government ministries, and in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings in country.
\nActively promote and operationalize synergies between WASH and Shelter and other NRC programmes and CCs to move toward integrated programming (focus on Education protection and ICLA)
\nProvide support and input to the recruitment processes for all WASH and Shelter staff
\nAccountable for organizational learning from programme implementation, sharing of best practice and capacity building.
\nLead the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards throughout programmes, with capacity building, guidance and interdepartmental engagement.
\nIntegrate SIP Elements into technical documents (e.g assessments, guidance notes, tools etc)
\nPlease download the detailed job description to learn more about the position JD Shelter &WASH Specialist Cameroon.docx<\/p>\n
What you will bring <\/p>\n
1. Professional competencies<\/p>\n
Minimum 5 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian\/ recovery context <\/p>\n
Minimum 2 years of WASH and\/or Shelter expertise (as Specialist\/PDM or Project Manager) <\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree or similar in relevant fields <\/p>\n
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. <\/p>\n
Documented results related to the position\u2019s responsibilities. <\/p>\n
Knowledge about own leadership skills\/profile <\/p>\n
Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal <\/p>\n
This position requires 60% travel in field offices. <\/p>\n
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:<\/p>\n
Knowledge of the Central African region<\/p>\n
Experience in team capacity building, and promotion of localized programming through support to partners<\/p>\n
Technical knowledge and experience of behaviour change process in a humanitarian context
\nTechnical knowledge and experience of the community engagement process and integration of gender and diversity in program design. <\/p>\n
Experience implanting cash and market project approaches especially cash for rent.<\/p>\n
Knowledge of house, land and property rights applied to shelter and WASH responses<\/p>\n
Experience with management of technical design and implementation of programs is desired<\/p>\n
Experience with innovative WASH solutions in a humanitarian context an asset<\/p>\n
Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards is required<\/p>\n
Candidates with an advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of WASH, or Shelter considered in lieu
\nUnderstanding of environmental and climate tools like NEAT+ is an asset<\/p>\n
2. Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
Handling insecure environments <\/p>\n
Strategic thinking <\/p>\n
Empowering and building trust <\/p>\n
Influencing <\/p>\n
Initiate action and change <\/p>\n
Analyzing<\/p>\n
What we offer <\/p>\n
Duty station: Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon
\nContract: National Contract with 12 months renewable on funding availability
\nSalary&Benefits: grade 9 on NRC\u2019s Cameroon National Salary Scale
\nNRC is an equal opportunity employer\u2014female applicants highly encouraged, with diversity embraced across age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
\nWe 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.
\nFind out more about the benefits of working for NRC\u202fhttps:\/\/www.nrc.no\/career\/what-we-offer\/\u202f\u202f\u202f
\nKindly send any questions about the application process\u202fto:\u202fcwa.recruitment@nrc.no.\u202fApplications sent via email will not be accepted.\u202fPlease check your application status on your NRC application profile. <\/p>\n
Apply Before : 12\/26\/2025, 09:50 PM \/ 26 December 2025<\/p>\n
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