Country Director Cameroon

Leadership

Overview

Lead NRC operations in Cameroon with strategic vision and effective programme delivery.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency and English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the context in Cameroon and CAR
• Experience from advocacy work
• Experience with change management processes
• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communication with impact and respect
• Coping with change
• Build meaningful relations
• Act with integrity
• Empower people
• Deliver results

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

About the Context

Cameroon is affected by three complex humanitarian situations: displacement caused by violence in the Lake Chad Basin and in the North-West and South-West regions and the presence of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) in the eastern regions. Viciously violent and frequent incursions against civilian populations have been a hallmark of the crisis in the Far North region. The 2026 Cameroon Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) identifies over 2.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services. Humanitarian needs in Cameroon are driven by multiple crises, resulting in displacement, protection concerns, and limited access to basic services and sustainable livelihoods.

NRC began operations in Cameroon in 2017. From its area and field offices in Bamenda, Batouri and Kousseri, NRC responds to the three ongoing crises, and delivers Emergency Response, Education, Legal Assistance, Shelter, and WASH programming alongside Durable Solutions.

The Country Director will lead a dedicated team of over 75 colleagues to develop, grow and implement quality humanitarian programmes and advocacy.

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What we are looking for

NRC in Cameroon is seeking for a Country Director to lead its operations with strategic vision and strong management—ensuring effective programme delivery, active representation in inter‑agency coordination, and alignment with organizational priorities. Additionally, you will drive resource mobilization, advocacy, and build high‑performing teams to deliver accountable, impactful humanitarian responses.

What you will do

• Analyse the humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance to the evolving context in Cameroon, CAR and the Lake Chad Basin

• Prioritize continuous improvement and innovation to ensure the highest quality of humanitarian and protection programming with a focus on timely delivery

• Motivate and coach staff to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group

• Promote accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles

• Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in the country and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts

• Develop and enforce policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels

• Provide vision, promote ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model

• Serve as a proactive member of the Regional Management Team, promote collaboration with other COs and the Regional office and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole

• Actively engage with the Nigeria and Chad Country Offices as part of the Lake Chad Basin crisis as well as the CAR Team to ensure holistic advocacy and programming

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position Job Description Country Director Cameroon.pdf

What you will bring

1.Professional Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context

• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

• Fluency and English, both written and verbal

• Valid driver’s license

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Cameroon and CAR

• Experience from advocacy work

• Experience with change management processes

2.Behavioural competencies

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Working with people

• Analysing

• Communication with impact and respect

• Coping with change

Leadership Profile

• Build meaningful relations

• Act with integrity

• Empower people

• Deliver results

What we offer

• Duty station: Yaoundé, Cameroon

• Contract Duration: 24 months

• Contract Type: Mobile

• Salary&Benefits: Grade 12 on NRC 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.

• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/

• Kindly send any questions about the application process to: [email protected]. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

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