Recrutement et Offres d'emploi à l'ONG The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) : plusieurs profils

Recrutement et Offres d'emploi à l'ONG The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) : plusieurs profils

Recrutement et Offres d'emploi à l'ONG The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) : plusieurs profils

Cameroon Desks mai 07, 2026

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Fondé en 1946, le Conseil norvégien pour les réfugiés (NRC) est une organisation de défense des droits dont l’action est fondée sur le respect des principes humanitaires d’humanité, de neutralité, d’indépendance et d’impartialité.

Area Operations Manager Cameroon Kousseri

What we are looking for

The Area Operations Manager leads the day-to-day operational oversight of the designated Area Office by coordinating programme implementation and ensuring compliant, high-quality support services. The role drives for the achievement of key programme objectives, addressing operational bottlenecks, maintains the area delivery of services, and escalates risks to country leadership to ensure high quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within the area operations.

What you will do

Organise grants opening and closure meetings for the area office in coordination with the country office programme and support relevant staff.

Represent the organisation externally at the local level in the area and build professional networks to promote NRC as delegated by the Country Director.

Contribute to assessments for new areas of operation, outline possible areas of intervention and develop program strategies for implementation in relevant area.

With the support of the Country Office management teams, contextualize, adapt and implement SOPs and procedures to ensure the effective provision of assistance within designated area.

Ensure work and development plans are completed by all staff members in the field office area of operations and performance feedback sessions are conducted on regular basis as per NRC global standards.

Ensure NRC’s data collection systems for the designated area are in place and information is properly stored/shared.

Coordinate the area specific periodic reporting to the Country Management Group. Provide analysis and escalate high risk areas as needed.

Carry out any other tasks relevant to the area office as delegated by the line manager.

What you will bring

1. Professional competencies

Minimum 3 years of experience in office or operations management, preferably within a humanitarian or recovery context.

Demonstrated experience in team leadership and project management, including planning, coordination, and oversight of operational activities.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support programme implementation in complex operational environments.

Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Experience supporting the implementation of cash-based interventions and market-based programming.

Strong knowledge of the humanitarian and socio-political context in Far North Cameroon, including displacement dynamics in the Lake Chad Basin region.

Experience with durable solutions programming, H-D-P Nexus, and transitional approaches linking humanitarian and recovery interventions.

Experience coordinating with local authorities, partners, and humanitarian actors at regional or field level.

Knowledge of local languages is considered an asset.

2. Behavioural competencies

Handling insecure environment and Coping with change

Planning and delivering results

Working with people and Build meaningful relations

Analysing

Communication with impact and respect and Act with integrity

Empower people

Leadership Profile Competencies

Build meaningful relations

Act with integrity

Empower people

Deliver results

What we offer Duty station: Kousseri Cameroon

Contract: National Fixed Term contract 12 months renewable based on funding and performance

Salary&Benefits: Grade 9 on NRC Cameroon National salary scale

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We 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.

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