Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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 fulfillment of the
wish to return home.
1. Context
DRC Cameroon began its operations in Cameroon in 2018 responding to the humanitarian needs of refugees from Central African Republic (CAR) and vulnerable Cameroonians in the Adamawa region. Currently, DRC operates a regional office in Meiganga and two sub-offices in Djohong (Adamawa region) and Garoua-Boulai (East region). Interventions focus on finding durable solutions for the most vulnerable, using the holistic graduation approach to improve both protection and economic recovery. subsequently, in late 2018, DRC started its activities in the South-West region of Cameroon in late 201 to respond to the needs of forcibly displaced people in the context of the Anglophone crisis, starting humanitarian activities in January 2019. DRC operates in the divisions of Meme, Fako, Kupe-Manenguba and Ndian with an office in Buea and a sub-base in Kumba. Programming focuses on rural and hard-to-reach areas to meet people’s basic needs for food, shelter, and NFI, while improving the protection environment and providing income-generating opportunities.
In 2023, DRC expanded its activities to the Far North of Cameroon to provide a protection, positive peace, governance, and economic resilience response to the multidimensional and interconnected crises affecting the region.
2. Purpose
Based in Yaounde, the HR and Admin assistant will support in the execution of HR tasks and maintenance of staff information in compliance with administration procedures of DRC, local policies and procedures and in adherence to national acts and legislation
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities and expectations for this position are:
4. Required Qualifications
5. Required Skills & Qualities
6. General Regulations
7. Application Process
Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter, an updated CV (no longer than four pages), and a document containing 03 references including name, phone number email address of the referees. Out the 03, at least 01 must be a recent line manager. All must be in French or in English.
Applications sent by post, e-mail or by hand will not be considered.
DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
Applications close on the 05th January 2025, at 11:59pm (Cameroon time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements