Recruitent NGO INTERSOS Cameroon October 2026: 4 open positions

In the context of deployment and strengthening of its humanitarian operations in the Far North region of Cameroon, the humanitarian organization INTERSOS recruits four (04) professionals qualified. The positions are to be filled under a fixed-term contract (CDD) with an immediate take-off (ASAP).

• 1. Psychologist(Psychologist) – Waza Job Title: Psychologist Report to: Project Manager

Location

Location: Waza, Cameroon Type of contract & Availability: CDD – Immediate availability (ASAP) Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Objectives The Post Principals Offer individual and specialized psychological support to people with moderate to severe mental and/or emotional disorders in the intervention areas. Provide technical support to protection personnel for the establishment and monitoring of psychosocial support activities (PSS) for children and adults.

Main duties

Responsibilities

Clinical management and case follow-up: Conduct individual needs assessments to diagnose psychological disorders and define the appropriate therapy according to Intersos MHPSS guidelines. Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological consultations in accordance with psychological case management SOPs. Work closely with the medical team to implement treatment plans for people in psychological distress. Offer individual and group counselling sessions, as well as targeted interventions based on validated programs. Capacity building and team support: Train internal protection staff in basic psychosocial counselling and Psychosocial First Aid (PFA). To train communities in the identification and assessment of people in psychological distress. Provide regular coaching to field staff to harmonize psychosocial support practices (PSSMS) across sites. Community anchoring and coordination: Mapping community structures focused on mental health to strengthen community psychosocial support and peer groups. Establish and strengthen referral/reference channels to specialized services. Actively participate in case management meetings and report urgently to the hierarchy. Ensure the establishment and proper functioning of field assistance desks/services. Confidentiality and supply: Ensure strict compliance with confidentiality, informed consent and data protection protocols. Collaborate with the PSS Team Leader for ordering and timely reconditioning of necessary PSS hardware.

Candidate profile

and required skills

Education / Qualifications

Education: University degree in psychology.

Experience

Professional experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in an NGO. Languages: Fluency in French (written and spoken). Proficiency in English and local languages is an important asset. Technical and behavioural skills:

Other information

Mastery of the IT tool (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to analyze and write follow-up reports. Strict adherence to the principles of protection (Do No Harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality). Excellent communication, flexibility and ability to work under pressure.

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• 2. Security Officer (Security Officer) – Maroua Title of the position: Security Officer Report to: Security Manager Place of employment: Maroua (Cameroon) Type of contract & Availability: CDD – Immediate availability (ASAP) Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Objectives The Post Principals

Job overview

Support overall risk management in the area of intervention and maintain a high level of local knowledge. Analyze threats to teams/goods and provide operational advice to ensure humanitarian access and infrastructure security. Missions and Detailed Responsibilities Risk assessment and context analysis: Conduct safety assessments for new areas or routes prior to travel and recommend mitigation measures. Regularly collect data on security incidents and write reliable reports to management. Check the road safety status on a daily basis and inform the field coordinator immediately. Information network and humanitarian access: Develop and maintain an information network with other NGOs, UN agencies, community leaders and security actors. Liaise with police, armed forces and local authorities to explain how INTERSOS works and negotiate humanitarian access. Represent the organization at meetings, security forums and administrative or community exchanges. Procedures, equipment and operational monitoring: Assist in the development, revision and updating of local security plans and procedures. Monitor staff movements on the ground every day. Check the presence and good working order of safety equipment in vehicles and premises (including safe rooms). Alert the hierarchy in case of regulatory or legislative changes impacting the safety of operations. Awareness and training: Conduct introductory and security briefings for field staff. Provision of basic training for drivers, guards and teams (alert procedures, movement monitoring, access control). Qualifications and required skills Education: University degree in law, development, international security or similar field. Professional experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in security management or risk analysis in humanitarian or emergency context. (Note: Experience in the military or law enforcement is not required.) Languages: Fluency in French and local languages of the area. Technical and behavioural skills: Strong understanding of the principles of humanitarian action and access. Demonstrated negotiation, communication and networking skills. Ability to work independently, as a team and under remote supervision in isolated areas. Impeccable moral integrity.

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• 3. Specialist Analysis of Protection (Protection Analysis Specialist) – Maroua Job Title: Protection Analysis Specialist Report to: Protection Coordinator Place of employment: Maroua (Cameroon) Type of contract & Availability: CDD – Immediate availability (ASAP) Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Objectives The Post Principals Serve as a technical point of reference within the mission for protection data analysis and analytical reporting. Transform raw data from the field into solid evidence to guide project development, internal learning and humanitarian advocacy. Missions and Detailed Responsibilities Data analysis and evidence generation: Process and analyze activity, case management and protection monitoring data to identify gaps and trends. Conduct qualitative and quantitative comparative analyses between different projects to assess the quality and impact of interventions. Generate evidence to inform advocacy strategies and internal strategic thinking. Strategic writing and reporting: Develop trend reports, fact sheets (monthly/quarterly snapshots) and positioning documents. Contribute to the drafting of project proposals by providing up-to-date contextual data on protection needs. Review baseline activity reports to make recommendations for improvement of key performance indicators. Development of MEAL tools and standards: Design and adjust collection tools to better capture incidents and emergency trends among vulnerable populations. Pilot ad hoc or complementary investigations if the security or protection context so requires. Collaborate with the MEAL team to optimize data management circuits and standardize impact indicators. Data security and representation: Ensure strict application of sensitive data protection rules (secure offline/online storage, access management as needed, consent of beneficiaries). Return the results and analyses to internal meetings or inter-agency working groups on request. Qualifications and required skills Education: Bachelor in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law (Highly Desired Master). Professional experience: At least 3 years of experience in implementing humanitarian protection projects within an international NGO. At least 2 years of specific experience in data management, monitoring impact indicators and writing analytical reports. Languages: Perfect command of French and English (written and oral). Technical and behavioural skills: Advanced mastery of data collection and visualization tools: KoboToolbox, Power BI, Google Data Studio and MS Office suite (Excel). Experienced writer able to popularize complex analyses. Strategic thinking, autonomy, organizational rigor and strict adherence to humanitarian ethics standards.

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• 4. Logistic Assistant (Logistics Assistant) – Maroua Job Title: Logistics Assistant Report to: Field Logistics and Supply Officer Place of employment: Maroua (Cameroon) Type of contract & Availability: CDD – Immediate availability (ASAP) Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM Objectives The Post Principals Carry out the logistical and technical activities of the base in accordance with INTERSOS internal procedures and donor requirements. Ensure maintenance, equipment monitoring, supply and optimal management of the rolling stock and infrastructure. Missions and Detailed Responsibilities Supply Chain Support (Supply Chain): Assist the logistics officer in the processing of purchases (requests for quotes, price analysis, compliance with contracts). Participate in periodic assessments of the local market and update the database of registered suppliers. Fleet management and transportation: Process vehicle repair/maintenance requests and schedule regular fleet reviews. Track logbooks, maintenance logs and monitor monthly fuel consumption (including personal use calculations). Check that all vehicles have the required up-to-date administrative documents (insurance, technical inspection, identification). Inventory management and inventories of capital assets: Carry out monthly inventories of logistics stocks and programs related to the base team. Conduct a monthly physical inventory of the entire IT fleet and a quarterly inventory of office furniture and equipment. Monitoring and preventive maintenance of office equipment (air conditioners, generators, printers, computers). Infrastructure management: Monitor the state of guest house equipment every week, identify repair needs and follow up with expatriate residents. Ensure fluid coordination with the Administration/Finance and Logistics Coordination departments. Qualifications and required skills Education: LAC +2 or BAC +3 in Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Management or equivalent field. Professional experience: Probable prior experience in logistics support functions (preferably NGO). Languages: Fluency in French and the local language of use on the basis; fluency in English is a most appreciated. Technical and behavioural skills: Good command of basic computer tools (Word, Excel, Internet). Strong sense of organization, service orientation and search for results. Ability to work under pressure, stress management and team spirit.

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