Wash and Shelter Specialist
Quick answer
Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level Wash and Shelter Specialist in Yaounde, Cameroon, with a national salary and benefits package, to provide technical oversight and strategic direction to WASH and Shelter programs.
- Role
- Wash and Shelter Specialist
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location
- Yaounde, Cameroon
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Wash and Shelter Specialist will provide technical oversight and strategic direction to NRC’s WASH and Shelter programs in Cameroon, focusing on project implementation, capacity building, and donor strategy development.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight and strategic direction to WASH and Shelter programs
- Support project implementation and quality assurance
- Develop and implement capacity building strategies
- Contribute to fundraising and donor strategy development
- Represent NRC in relevant forums and clusters
- Ensure compliance with NRC policies and procedures
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Minimum 2 years of WASH and/or Shelter expertise
- Master’s degree or similar in relevant fields
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Fluency in French and English
- 60% travel in field offices
What you'll bring
How we treat you
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. Benefits include a national salary and benefits package.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a minimum of 3 years of experience in a humanitarian/recovery context, 2 years of WASH and/or Shelter expertise, and a Master’s degree or similar in relevant fields.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the NRC application profile.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Norwegian Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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