Job Opportunity : Emergency Response Assistant

Organization: Danish Refugee Council

Title of the position: Emergency Response Assistant

Location: Based in Buea with frequent travel to other parts of the South West Region

Unit/Department: Emergency Response

Duration of Contract: 11 months (renewable based on performance and availability of funds)

Starting date: 05 May 2020

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Terms of Reference

Reporting to: Emergency Response Manager / Team Leader

Line Manager for: None

Main responsibilities

Assist during all the processes of rapid multisectoral needs assessment and emergency responses.

Provides administrative or technical support within sector area.

Assist the Emergency Manager/Team Leader in ensuring quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of sector activities.

Contribute to programme planning with implementing partners and other key stakeholders.

Strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Facilitate joint meetings and activities with partners when required.

Data collection.

Monitoring/progress reporting, according to donor’s requirements.

Ensure adherence to DRC’s national staff policy guidelines

Comply with DRC’s Code of Conduct at all times

Support in the induction process for new staff where relevant

Experience and technical competencies:

· Minimum of 1-year relevant work experience

· Experience in administrative tasks

· Prior experience with international development organizations and displaced population highly desirable

· Strong ability to work in a variety of environments and in remote locations without communication or amenities.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

· Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources

· Native proficiency in English and experience working/living in SW and NW Cameroon

Education:

Diploma in Law, Sociology, Psychology or any other related Social Sciences is required

Languages:

· Fluency in written and spoken English.

· Fluency in local South-West Cameroon Languages

Knowledge of context: Minimum 10 years working / studying / living in South West or North West Cameroon. Applications which do not demonstrate this will not be considered

Application process

Submit your application online to the email address findi.mbua@drc.ngo (Include Cover Letter, CV, relevant certificates).

Submit your application documents (Cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) at Danish Refugee Council office Buea, Cameroon.

Deadline for application: 18th April 2020

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Should DRC select a candidate prior to the deadline, we reserve the right to close the vacancy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

COMMENT POSTULER

Application process Submit your application online to the email address findi.mbua@drc.ngo (Include Cover Letter, CV, relevant certificates). OR Submit your application documents (Cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) at Danish Refugee Council office Buea, Cameroon.