Position title: Assistant SARE
Supervised by: Team Leader Program
Technical Line Manager: Team Leader Program
Place of employment: Meiganga
Intervention area: Cameroon
Period considered: 7 months
Type of contract: National
Salary and benefits: Non-Management, band I
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) provides assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency assistance to these people, including, we fight for their rights and strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along travel routes, and within countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve solutions that are responsible and sustainable. We are working for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the realization of their wish to return home.
The Danish Council for Refugees (DRC in acronym, for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become an international humanitarian organisation with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent and non-denominational’aide organization.
Our vision is a life with dignity for all the displaced people in the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass:’humanity, respect,’independence, neutrality, participation,’honesty and transparency.
Context
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) provides assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency assistance to these people, including, we fight for their rights and strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along travel routes, and within countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve solutions that are responsible and sustainable. We are working for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the realization of their wish to return home.
The Danish Council for Refugees (DRC in acronym, for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become an international humanitarian organisation with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent and non-denominational’aide organization.
Our vision is a life with dignity for all the displaced people in the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass:’humanity, respect,’independence, neutrality, participation,’honesty and transparency.
THE POST
Purpose of the post :
Implementation and monitoring of the activities of the food security and economic recovery programme, in particular the UCT, AGR and AVEC, under the direct supervision of the Team Leader.
Main responsibilities :
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Ensure project implementation in accordance with established plans ;
- Participate in the process of defining selection criteria with communities, from the’ identification and selection of beneficiaries, to household surveys and other studies (market research) ;
- Ensure post-distribution monitoring of unconditional cash transfers ;
- Set up and monitor individual and/or collective MRAs or remobilize existing ones, train and support them ;
- Support beneficiaries/groups in the development of Livelihoods activities and their economic empowerment ;
- To set up the AVECs, train its members, supervise and monitor their development and promote their empowerment ;
- Update the database, collect and transmit all the information necessary for project monitoring to the Program Officer and/or the Program Team Leader ;
- Prepare and implement activities related to’information of beneficiaries and stakeholders ;
- To contribute to the implementation of the technical training required within the framework of the project ;
- Contribute to the monitoring and’evaluation of the project ;
- Write or contribute to the writing of reports requested by the Program Officer and or the ProgramTeam Leader ;
- Any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.
- Qualifications & experience
- Work experience in the field of humanitarian intervention within an international NGO, a United Nations agency or a ministry of the DRC intervention sectors ;
- At least 2 years of practical experience in Livelihoods programs and in rural development ;
- Skills proven in the creation and support of AGR beneficiaries and WITH group ;
- Experience in cash transfer programs ;
- Commitment to learn and implement the organization’s policies and procedures ;
- Excellent mastery of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint ;
- Total professional mastery of French ;
- Master of the local language ( Fulfubé, Gbaya and Sango ) ;
- Driving license ( A ) would be an asset ;
- Experience / knowledge of the terrain ( Mbéré and Lom and Djerem ).
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
Degree of Bac + 3 in agronomy, agro-economics in international development, or in another relevant field.
- Searching for excellence : Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration : Involve stakeholders and encourage feedback.
- Responsibility (take the’initiative) : Take responsibility and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communication : Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Integrity : Respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC values and code of conduct, including protection from exploitation, sexual abuse and harassment.
- Mastery of written and spoken French.
Languages
- Knowledge of the local language (Fufulde, Gbaya, Sango, etc.)
Key stakeholders (internal and external)
- DRC staff and partners
- Local populations
How to apply
Application process
If you are interested(e), then apply online : www.drc.ngo
Applications can only be made online, on the site indicated above. You must download your CV ( 3 pages maximum ) online as well as a cover letter. The CV and the cover letter can be in French or English.
Applications made by post, by sending e-mail or by filing a physical file will not be considered.
DRC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits any practice of discrimination based on race, sex, skin color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, civil status or any disability situation. DRC does not discriminate in its recruitment processes.
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit the’organisation website : drc.ngo.
Applications will be closed on February 14, 2024 at 23:59 Cameroon time. Nevertheless, it is possible for the DRC to begin, before the end of the publication of the’offre, the recruitment process if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.
