Spécialiste en eau, assainissement et abris

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is hiring a Specialist in Water, Sanitation, and Shelter based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a 12-month resident/national contract. This role focuses on technical supervision, strategic orientation, and capacity-building for WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiène) and shelter programs, requiring expertise in humanitarian and post-conflict contexts. The position demands 60% travel across Cameroon and involves fundraising, donor engagement, and policy alignment with global and regional standards. The role emphasizes technical leadership, community engagement, and gender-inclusive program design, with a strong focus on sphere and INEE standards. The NRC offers a national salary scale (level 9) and prioritizes diversity and innovation in a dynamic, results-driven environment.⁠​​​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠

What it offers

• Technical and strategic leadership in WASH and shelter programs, ensuring compliance with SPHERE and INEE standards.
• Capacity-building through mentorship and training, supporting local teams and partners to meet NRC’s technical and operational standards.
• Fundraising and donor relations, including proposal development, budgeting, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Field-based oversight, including 60% travel to monitor project implementation and ensure quality.
• Autonomy and creative problem-solving in complex, unstable environments, with opportunities for initiative-taking and strategic thinking.
• National salary and benefits aligned with NRC’s level 9 salary scale, along with a commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Who can apply

Applicants must be national residents of Cameroon or eligible to work in Cameroon. French and English proficiency (written and oral) is mandatory. Experience in humanitarian/relief contexts, WASH/shelter programming, and capacity strengthening is essential. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical roles, 2 years in WASH/shelter, and a relevant degree/diploma are required. Knowledge of African Central Region dynamics, gender and diversity integration, and donor engagement is highly valued.

How to apply

• Submit applications before October 23, 2026, at 21:50 local time.
• Email inquiries only to cwa.recruitment@nrc.no (no other submission methods accepted).
• Check your NRC profile for application status.

Good to know

• The role requires 60% travel to field offices in Cameroon.
• The NRC is an equality-driven organization, prohibiting discrimination based on age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.
• No fees are required to apply; avoid any third-party requests for payment.
• The position is 12 months long, with a resident/national contract for Cameroon nationals.