Cameroon: Livelihoods & Food Security Programme Development Manager

NRC started activities in Cameroon in April 2017 to assist people displaced by the armed group Boko Haram. We currently provide emergency assistance to displaced people in the three most affected divisions in Cameroon’s Far North region: Mayo Sava, Mayo Tsanaga, and Logone & Chari. As the operation evolves, we plan to expand our programming to also include education activities as well as livelihoods and food security activities. Hence, we are now looking for a Livelihoods & Food Security Programme Development Manager for a short - term assignment (2 months).

Job description The main tasks during the 2 months period will be:

1) Assessment for strategy process and Core Competency strategy development
2) Launch the Core Competency activities for the Sida project
3) Capacity building

Please see the attached job description for additional information on the scope of work.

Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Relevant University degree
Technical Food Security expertise
Good knowledge of donor regulations
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the context in Cameroon, an advantage

Personal qualities Managing resources to optimize results

Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Working with People
Analysing
Initiating action and change
Strategic thinking
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We offer Commencement: As soon as possible

Duration: 2 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Grade: 9
Duty station: Kousseri, with frequent travels (30 %) to the field. International staff are required to live in joint accommodation
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

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