Emergency Response Project Coordinator

Introduction

 

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in thirty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

 

1. Background

 

DRC has been present in West and Central Africa since 1998. DRC's HQ Hub for West Africa & Americas is based in Dakar, Senegal, and covers twelve countries outside Senegal.  

The Cameroon country office opened in 2018 and currently comprises a coordination office in the capital Yaoundé, a base in Bamenda covering the Northwest region, a base in Garoua Boulaï covering the Adamaoua and East regions, and a base in Mokolo for the Far North. 

DRC’s interventions in these areas include providing assistance to vulnerable populations, especially IDPs and refugees to enable them to meet their basic needs and protection, providing durable solutions to the ultrapoor while rendering them resilient to shocks via resilience and peacebuilding activities. Due to the lack of emergency response services to the newly displaced in the NWSW regions, the DRC has stepped in with emergency protection and multipurpose cash in the NW region in collaboration with two national organizations as partners.  

2. Overall purpose of the role:

Under the direct supervision of the NW Base Manager, the Emergency Response Project Coordinator is responsible for the quality implementation of the "Localised RRM" project in the NW region of Cameroon, as well as for the overall monitoring and capacity strengthening of the two (2) National NGO partners of the project; He/she is also responsible for any contractual, control and accountability aspects related to the implementation of the project and monitoring of the partnerships.

3. Responsibilities:
The  Emergency Response Project Coordinator is responsible for :

Overall objectives

PROGRAMMATIC MANAGEMENT:

• Planning: Prepares and monitors the timely implementation of activities. Organizes the project kick-off, follow-up meetings with the partners and the closing meeting of the project.
• Beneficiary Engagement and Accountability: Supports the Base Manager to ensure that accountability, feedback and reporting mechanisms are put in place and that beneficiaries are engaged with all aspects of the project.
• Internal coordination: Ensures good coordination and communication within the NW office and the Country Office of DRC Cameroon.
• External coordination: Ensures good coordination and communication with other I/NGOs operating in the context of the NW region, local authorities, International Organizations[VP1] , national and regional clusters and other sectoral meetings/forums with emphasis on the effective collaboration and coordination of RRM activities.
• Representation: Represents DRC in external meetings in the NW region with local authorities, other I/NGOs and International Organizations. Ensures good relations with the implementing partners, and with any local, civil, traditional or community authorities for the successful implementation of the project;
• Information management and documentation tracking: She/he is accountable for the proper collection, management and archiving of all related project documentation for the purpose of internal and external audits
• Technical oversight and quality assurance: Together with partner teams and DRC technical departments develops and roll out tools for quality implementation of the activities, ensuring that activities, processes and methodologies are clearly understood and implemented by the various project stakeholders;

PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT:[VP2] 

• Coordinates the assessment of partners' capacities, ensures the development of training plans, organizes capacity building and training with support from technical staff of the NW Office (Protection Specialist, MEAL/IM Specialist, Access Manager) and of the Country Office (Protection and Economic Recovery Coordinators, Partnership Management Specialist) while actively involving partners for better ownership of the capacity strengthening.
• She/he is accountable for the involvement and commitment of local DRC partners in the implementation of activities and the achievement of all commitments according to the terms of the signed sub-grant contracts. Oversees partners’ compliance with the rules and regulations of the grant agreement between them and DRC.
• Maintain clear and transparent communication with local partners and carry out regular visits to the field and to the partners' premises to provide technical support for the staff and to ensure the progress and quality of the interventions.
• Contribute to the organizational transformation of DRC Cameroon towards greater localization. Collect lessons learned and best practices as well as case studies (from DRC and/or other partners) that can be used for DRC's continuous learning, for reporting to donors as well as for DRC's communication materials.
• Capitalization: set up and regularly update a toolbox bringing together tools, modules, etc. to strengthen the skills and practices of DRC teams in capacity building of partners for the entire DRC CMR mission.

GRANT MANAGEMENT:

• Internal reporting: Sharing quality internal and external reports. Validation and transmission of technical activity reports, narratives and other documents provided for by the project to donors, in compliance with procedures and deadlines.

• Communication and visibility: Contributes to the project's communication and visibility strategy.
• Project Development: Supports the development of new project proposals when requested.

SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGEMENT:[VP3] 

• MEAL: Supports the MEAL/IM specialist for the proper planning, capacity strengthening and implementation of MEAL activities for DRC and its partners.
• FINANCE and LOGISTICS: Supports the Support Services team for the proper planning, capacity strengthening and implementation of finance, procurement and generally all administrative procedures for DRC and its partners.
• Budget monitoring and development: Plans costs, controls accounting and forecasting and highlights timely any unspent/unforeseen cost in close collaboration with the Base Manger. When requested, supports the development of new budget proposals.

SAFETY

Security Management: Maintains a close relationship with the Access, Safety & Base Manager to develop increased knowledge of the area of intervention and potential threats. Immediately reports any breach of security protocols to the Base Manager or Country Director.

4. Required Qualifications

Experience and technical competencies: 

• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian work
• At least 1 year of experience engaging with local national actors (LNAs) in the context of RRM or any other emergency project
• Experience in cash transfers and protection activities will be considered an asset
• Ability to work long hours under pressure, in a flexible, adaptable and autonomous manner.
• Ability to work effectively in extreme circumstances, including stress, high security risks and difficult living conditions
• Proficiency in the office pack (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet browsing, etc.)), Teams and Outlook
• Ability to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical abilities.

Education:

• University degree (BAC+3 /4) in Social Sciences, Economics, Rural Development, project management or equivalent

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• English (Expert)
• Fluency in French will be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of the Local Language (pidgin) will be considered an asset

Key Players: (Internal and External)

• NGO partners
• Local authorities and Internation NGOs/Organizations
• Local communities and beneficiaries
• Program/Support Team/Technical Unit in CO

5. Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required
• Multi-tasking and Organizational skills is a must
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
• Team-oriented & good sense of humour

6. General Regulations

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

7. Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages).

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

However, all applicants shall take into consideration that DRC cannot offer an international work contract to a citizen of the country of assignment (in this specific case: Republic of Cameroon)

Applications close on the 04th of June 2026 at midnight (GMT-time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.   

 

Worldwide, DRC does not request or accept any form of payment in connection with its recruitment processes.

   

 

 

 

 

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