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Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law Political Sciences or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses UNHCR Protection Learning Programme UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified Desirable Field experience. Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of UNHCR¿s programmes. Functional Skills PG-UNHCR's Programmes PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-Resource planning IT-Computer Literacy BU-PeopleSoft EPM/Budget FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other) PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Job Description:

  • Eligible Applicants This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable,  and external applicants. Procedures and Eligibility Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). Applicants must be nationals of, and be locally recruited within the country of their employment. Duties and Qualifications Assistant Field Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Assistant Field Officer is normally supervised by the Senior Field Coordinator or Field Officer or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. The incumbent does not normally have any direct supervisory role. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners. - Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects. - Report regularly on rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern. - In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion. - Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports. - Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. - Perform other related duties as required. Additional Information Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees). Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an eliminatory written test follow by an interview. Female Candidates are encouraged. Duration of Appointment One-year Fixed-term Appointment. Apply following the link below, https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1644517852423

Employer : UN JOBS

Location : www.unjobs.org

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Qualifications Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Law, Public Health, Humanities or other related field, desirable. SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Bachelor Degree Preferred with at least 2 years of experience as a case worker (preferably with NGOs) · To be of Cameroonian nationality; · Clear understanding of and interest in the protection field of expertise; · Strong ability to maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, and work in a difficult environment; · Fluency in English Language is required as well as fluency Pidgin English and/or in a local language of the intervention area; · Clear understanding of human rights, and issues surrounding violence against civilians; · Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients; · Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization; · Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting; · Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. · Strong supervision skills Familiarity with humanitarian context of the North West and South West Regions. · Understanding of humanitarian terms. · Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills · Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills Required: 2 years of experience in case management; Good knowledge of case management principles, with documented training on Protection case management. Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, safety and inclusion of all cases at all times Excellent communication and psychosocial first aid skills Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) Ability to work flexible hours in challenging environments The Protection Assistant reports to the Protection Case Management Officer. Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings is a plus.

Job Description:

  • SCOPE OF WORK: The Case Worker will be responsible for providing direct support and care for most vulnerable people exposed to or experiencing protection issues and/or being victims of rights violation. Supports will include psychosocial support and case management. The Case Worker will be supervised by the Protection Officer for Case Management to ensure good quality and effective case management. It is anticipated that the caseload will be between 25 cases per assistant. The case worker will also support emergency support and use simplified and urgent case management procedures. The assistant(s) will use the protection case management guidance to apply all steps and forms and ensure a detailed protection analysis, including vulnerabilities and capacities to develop, implement and follow up individualized and adapted action plans which will contribute to a safer environment of the individual. The case worker will also contribute towards conducting awareness raising sessions on protection and other key services, rights of the most vulnerable and legal procedures to obtain/recover civil documentation and on protection topics including humanitarian principles, protection and other instruments to community members affected in the areas of intervention. The protection case management assistant will respect the principle of confidentiality of the information received during the activities. He/She will work closely with the Protection Manager, Protection Officers, M& E Officer and other Mobile Team members to provide a protection response during deployment. He or she will collaborate with other sectors like WPE, CP, ERD and EH for internal referral. The Protection Assistant will report to the Protection Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Protection Case management & Referrals The Protection Assistant (Case Management) is responsible for providing case management services to individuals in need. S/he will ensure complete support including identification of those at risk, provision of psychosocial support (PSS – individual and/or collective), referral for specialized services, and provision of Individual Protection Assistance (IPA). Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all work on individual cases; and ensuring the integrity of the data. Ensure the delivery of case management in line with global/IRC SOPs and the protection case management guidance and forms. Effectively use and comply with all the tools, forms and SOPs related to case management as communicated by the Protection Officer, M & E Officer and the Protection Manager. Comply with applicable professional standards related to protection and humanitarian interventions. Operate in close alignment with referral pathways agreed at interagency level. Coordinate closely with service providers to ensure individuals at risk of right violations are provided with high quality service provision (including medical assistance, mental health support and material assistance) Ensure proper documentation of case data and information in line with the case management guiding principles, adhering to the confidentiality principle. Ensure to abide by all information-sharing protocols in place. Ensure that individuals in need of protection services and/or assistance are timely and adequately referred to the relevant services. Conduct regular and systematized follow-up of all referred cases to ensure adequate service provision, reassess needs and potentially identify any new trends. Conduct collective PSS activities with vulnerable communities’ members in safe and suitable locations and according to IRC guidelines. Conduct Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) activities, including the provision of in-kind assistance to most vulnerable communities’ members in safe and suitable manner, strictly adhering to IRC SOPs/Protocols for IPA. Conduct any other program activities related to the provision of protection services and assistance as instructed by the Protection Officer and the Protection Manager. Mobilize and build strong rapport with communities, adhering to dignified, culturally sensitive approaches. Work with WPE and CP teams to facilitate internal and external referrals. Contribute to the update and development of a solid service mapping in the intervention area Maintain good relationships with service providers in the intervention area Refer persons at-risk to relevant / appropriate service providers, including health centers, community-based organizations, NGO programs or other care services in the intervention areas. Information Dissemination Conduct awareness raising sessions on procedures to obtain / recover civil documentation Contribute to the development of information dissemination materials Organize Sensitization and Awareness sessions on protection issues (service available, access to rights, importance of civil documentation, etc); Monitoring, Reporting and Data management Ensure ethical and confidential data collection during monitoring and evaluation. Monitor the progress of the program and identify any delays that have been or may be expected Ensure that activities are fully documented, including regular and systematic collection of data required. Establish and implement a training evaluation system as pre-post tests to measure participants' learning level. Produce / contribute to the writing of the reports required by IRC and the lessor (progress of activities, monitoring of indicators, etc.) Produce quality and accurate reports and supporting documentation on CM activities and ensure their timely submission to the Protection Officer (CM) and M & E Officer for review and internal information sharing. To this end, ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports and case management files are safely archived. Overall, effectively use the tools and comply with the processes related to monitoring and reporting, including through the use of shared drive and dedicated platforms for information management. Comply with the IRC security procedures and report the security information provided to him to ensure a safe and secure environment for the implementation of the program. Coordination & Représentation Ensure coordination of programming with any other sectors or external stakeholders as per portfolio of projects Work closely and coordinate with the IRC Support Services to carry out program activities. This includes participation on need assessments, review programming and M&E meetings Represent IRC and the programme towards a wide range of stakeholders including individual beneficiaries, community mobilizers, community-based structures’ members and focal points. To this end, ensure professional standards and transparent communication in the external representation of the organization so as to build trust and ensure effective collaboration with all concerned stakeholders. Ensure that all interactions with individual beneficiaries take place in an environment and in a way that respect and promote the individuals’ safety and dignity in accordance with professional standards for protection and humanitarian work Others: Any other task requested by his/her supervisor to allow the program to progress. The Protection Case Management Assistant reports to the Protection Case Management Officer. Professional Standards Commit to IRC Way (or Code of Conduct / Mandatory Reporting Policies) Commit to ensuring the optimal implementation of these policies in its framework. Commit to comply with IRC's Internal Regulations in Cameroon Presentation of the file · An up to date (CV); · Cover Letter/Application · Copy of NIC · Academic Credentials · Relevant Previous Work Attestations. Applicants can apply online or deposit their application in a closed envelope specifying the position at the IRC office in Camp Sic- Bokwango Road-Buea, SWR or at our office in Up Station Governor's Street -Bamenda, NWR. NB: Deadline for the admissibility of files is the 29th January 2022 at 5pm. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Employer : International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location : Yaounde

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher in Law, Economics, Political Science, public administration, humanities or other related filed desirable. SKILLS AND ABILITIES · At least 2 years of experience as a Field Monitor (preferably with NGOs) · To be of Cameroonian nationality; · Clear understanding of and interest in the protection field of expertise; · Strong ability to maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, and work in a difficult environment; · Fluency in English is required as well as fluency in local language of the intervention area; · Clear understanding of human rights, and issues surrounding violence against civilians; · Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients; · Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization; · Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting; · Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. · Strong supervision skills Familiarity with humanitarian context of the North West and South West Region. · Understanding of humanitarian terms. · Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills · Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills in EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint, and data collection tools (Kobo, etc) · Fluency in English Language, Pidgin English and/or a local language of the Region assigned. · Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings is a plus

Job Description:

  • Job Description: IRC is the partner of UNHCR for the implementation of Protection activities in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon, to respond to the humanitarian protection needs caused by the protracted crisis situations in the two Regions. This project seeks to ensure that the situation of the persons of concern is continuously monitored in these regions, key protection risks identified and analyzed, persons with specific needs identified and referred for further assessment and assistance, and that communities are monitored and community level concerns are identified and referred for further assessment. Protection incidents will be continuously documented analyzed and reported to IRC and the Protection Cluster regularly to inform response and advocacy. IRC is recruiting four Protection Monitoring Assistants, who are members of the Protection Team, operating in the North West and South West Regions. The role of the Protection Assistant(s) will be to ensure the implementation of protection monitoring activities in the field. The Protection Assistants will work under the supervision of a protection officer and collaborate closely with the M & E Officer, with technical oversight provided by the Protection Manager. The Assistant will collaborate with other IRC sectors such as ERD, WPE, EH and CP. SCOPE OF WORK: The protection assistant(s) is/are in charge of implementation of protection monitoring activities in the field. Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer – Monitoring, in collaboration with the M & E Officer and with technical oversight by the Protection Manager, the Protection Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for monitoring protection concerns (rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion) among the IDPs population, returnees, and host communities in their area of responsibilities in a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of the beneficiaries. Monitoring activities will lead to 1) an increased understanding of the protective environment, including essential demographic data, vulnerability mapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting the displaced, returnees and host populations, and 2) sharable reports detailing needed actions by all actors (IRC, and the humanitarian community) to address protection concerns/gaps and contribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services. The Protection Assistant will work in coordination with the M & E Officer to ensure that monitoring data is used to inform information materials and campaigns. Protection Monitors will also be responsible for gathering data on available service to support updated service mapping, identify and refer persons at high risk to the Protection Case Management Assistant direct response. The direct link and collaboration with the case management assistant and team will be essential to the work, as well as sharing context-appropriate and verified information in the targeted communities. Protection Monitors will receive technical guidance and support from the PRoL M & E and respond to questions and requests for additional information on submitted protection data on a weekly basis. The Protection assistant will respect the principle of confidentiality of the information received during the activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Protection Monitoring Conduct daily mobile field visits to the communities to meet with persons of concern within the community and identify individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to weekly work plan .·Utilize digital data collection systems (KOBO) for data collection and uploading, and participating in trainings on the digital system, data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities. ·Directly upload protection data to produce a clear, protection-focused report and translate and follow-up on red flag protection-related issues Under the guidance of direct supervisor, facilitate one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions with IDPs, host community members, returnees, and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns. Maintain regular communication and support with the community focal points for regular data gathering and coaching. Conduct Rapid Protection Assessment(s) as appropriate following community alerts Conduct protection risk analysis in deployment areas and in coordination with WPE and CP teams, work with communities including CBOs to develop risk reduction mechanisms Conduct daily protection monitoring activities and report accordingly Report daily information on protection situation to the Protection Manager, Protection Officers and M&E Officer for integration in protection monitoring reports. Contribute to regular adjustment of tools, report any significant change in the protection situation Participation in inter-agency joint emergency assessments to assess the emergency needs of conflict-induced IDPs in project target locations. Conduct protection monitoring of Persons of Concern (PoCs) in different situations by applying the different community and individual methodologies as appropriate and using KOBO Toolbox as a data collection tool. Planning, organizing, implementing and reporting all field level activities at the divisional level to achieve the project targets. Promote and maintain good relations with stakeholders and communities. Reporting and Data management Ensure ethical and confidential data collection during monitoring and evaluation. Monitor the progress of the program and identify any delays that have been or may be expected Ensure that activities are fully documented, including regular and systematic collection of data required. Establish and implement a training evaluation system as pre-post tests to measure participants' learning level. Produce / contribute to the writing of the reports required by IRC and the lessor (progress of activities, monitoring of indicators, etc.) Comply with the IRC security procedures and report the security information provided to him to ensure a safe and secure environment for the implementation of the program. Coordination & Représentation Ensure coordination of programming with any other sectors or external stakeholders as per portfolio of projects Work closely and coordinate with the IRC Support Services to carry out programme activities. This includes participation on need assessments, review programming and M&E meetings Others: Any other task requested by his/her supervisor to allow the program to progress. The Protection Assistant reports to the Protection Officer (Protection Monitoring). Professional Standards Commit to IRC Way (or Code of Conduct / Mandatory Reporting Policies) Commit to ensuring the optimal implementation of these policies in its framework. Commit to comply with IRC's Internal Regulations in Cameroon Presentation of the file An up to date (CV); Cover Letter/Application Copy of NIC Academic Credentials Relevant Previous Work Attestations. Applicants can apply online or deposit their application in a closed envelope specifying the position at the IRC office in Camp Sic- Bokwango Road-Buea, SWR or at our office in Up Station Governor's Street -Bamenda, NWR. NB: Deadline for the admissibility of files is the 29th January 2022 at 5pm. Only the preselected candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Employer : International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location : Yaounde