Cameroon: Emergency Manager

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is providing assistance to conflict-affected populations through our presence and operations in most major humanitarian emergencies. DRC has been present in Southwestern Cameroon responding to displacement caused by conflict linked to the so-called “Anglophone Crisis” since October 2018.

About the job

The Emergency Manager will be in charge of DRC’s emergency response in Southwest Cameroon and be an essential part of programming and implementation of emergency operations.

DRC’s aim is to respond effectively to the humanitarian emergency in the Southwest, to alleviate suffering, building trust with local stakeholders and thereby increasing access to expand the scope and impact of the emergency programmes.

DRC’s emergency response currently encompasses protection monitoring and response as well as emergency shelter and NFI distribution, sectors which candidates should have a good deal of experience overseeing.

As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility

• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.

• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.

• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC

Any other duties as agreed with the Country Director or Head of Emergencies in HQ.

About you

To be successful on this job we expect you to:

People management

• Lead and manage the sector team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)

• Staff capacity building

Technical management of sector projects

• Identify priorities and technically assist the projects

Monitoring, reporting and development

• Develop program monitoring tools

• Quality control and site monitoring to ensure that services provided are according standards

• Program monitoring as per expected outputs and outcomes

• Monitor financial spending and budgets

• Write donor and management reports

• Continuously update project documentation and files

• Work closely with CD, Area Manager and the Grants unit to develop quality proposals, concept notes and budget

• Develop and undertake needs assessments to inform program design and strategic direction. Conduct frequent rapid needs assessment of the situation in the event of emergency in collaboration with other stakeholders to address related problems.

External coordination and representation

• Share relevant project information with stakeholders

• Participate in relevant coordination meetings

• Participate in Refugees Task Force meeting as needed

Required experience and competencies:

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years' experience with people management
• Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation and technical writing
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in project development
• Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations
• Full professional proficiency in English

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Availability: As soon as possible.

Duty station: The Emergency Manager will be deployed to Buea in Cameroon’s Southwest Region. Non-Family Duty Station

Contract: Initial 6 months - subject to funding, can be prolonged.

The positions will be placed at salary band F. Buea duty station features shared guest house accommodation with a dynamic team of internationals and a 10-week R&R cycle.

Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

You can apply via our website, drc.ngo, under vacancies.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Please refrain from sending CVs by email and/or making enquiries as to the relevance of your qualifications in parallel to the application process. Such enquiries will not receive responses.

For specific questions on the job itself, please contact Chris Natale, Global Emergency Advisor, chris.natale@drc.ngo

Closing date for applications: April 1st 2019