CHINGO INGO Forum Technical Assistant Cameroon Yaounde
Assist in planning and implementing CHINGO activities and coordinating member engagement.
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Overview
Assist in planning and implementing CHINGO activities and coordinating member engagement.
You have:
- Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal.
- University degree (bachelor’s level) in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian, development, or NGO settings.
- Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online collaboration platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in administration, project support, coordination support, information management, or related functions.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and the NGO sector in Cameroon.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in either English or French.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and maintain confidentiality.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
To ensure the continuity of its humanitarian activities in Cameroon, the CHINGO platform, hosted by NRC Cameroon, is recruiting an INGO Forum Assistant based in Yaoundé.
Qualifications
A- Generic professional competencies
- Previous experience in administration, project support, coordination support, information management, or related functions.
- Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Experience organizing meetings, workshops, or events.
- Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online collaboration platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal.
- Good networking skills.
B- Context related skills, knowledge and experience
- University degree (bachelor’s level) in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian, development, or NGO settings.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and the NGO sector in Cameroon.
- Experience supporting reporting, information management, or coordination activities is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in either English or French.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and maintain confidentiality.
C-Behavioural competencies
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimise results
- Empowering and building trust
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people and stakeholders
- Managing uncertainty and complex environments
We offer:
- 06 monthS work contract renewable subject to availability of funds.
- Workplace: Yaoundé with 30% travel in the field.
- Salary/Benefits: Grade 4 step 1 of the NRC Cameroon salary scale.
- Desired start date: September 2026
NRC is actively committed to diversity and inclusion and fully subscribes to the principle of equal opportunities. Recruitment is free of charge, NRC will never ask for money as part of a recruitment process.
Applications from women are strongly encouraged
Responsibilities
- Generic Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and implementation of CHINGO activities in accordance with established workplans and objectives.
- Contribute to the collection, compilation, and organization of information required for coordination, advocacy, and reporting purposes.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, mailing lists, and filing systems.
- Support monitoring and reporting on CHINGO activities and outputs.
- Assist in identifying operational challenges and propose practical solutions to improve implementation.
- Maintain regular communication with CHINGO members and relevant stakeholders.
- Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
B- Specific responsibilities:
- Support coordination and member engagement activities, including the organization of meetings, workshops, consultations, and follow-up on agreed action points.
- Manage information and reporting processes by compiling data from members and stakeholders, maintaining databases, and supporting the production of reports, updates, and information products.
- Facilitate communication and information sharing among CHINGO members and external stakeholders, while supporting outreach, visibility, and member services.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for CHINGO operations, including travel arrangements, procurement processes, event logistics, record keeping, and expenditure tracking.
- Support field engagement and operational monitoring through participation in field visits, collection of contextual information, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of field reports and follow-up actions.
- Any other tasks as delegated by the line managers
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks effectively. | This question assesses your multitasking and organizational skills. | Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently. |
| How do you ensure effective communication in a multicultural environment? | The interviewer wants to understand how you navigate diversity in your communication style. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to facilitate a successful meeting or workshop? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to collect and manage information effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance where you identified an operational challenge and proposed a solution. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain confidentiality in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in supporting reporting processes within an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a disagreement with a team member during a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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