WASH & Shelter Specialist
Quick answer
The Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level WASH & Shelter Specialist in Yaounde, Cameroon, offering a national salary of grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
- Role
- WASH & Shelter Specialist
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location
- Yaounde, Cameroon
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking a WASH & Shelter Specialist to provide technical oversight and strategic direction to Country and Area offices in Cameroon, focusing on WASH and Shelter program development and implementation.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight and strategic direction
- Lead the strategic direction and strengthen technical quality of WASH and Shelter programs
- Support WASH and Shelter projects implementation at field level
- Develop collaborative country strategy and capacity build staff
- Contribute to fundraising and develop funding proposals
- 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
Equal opportunities employer, diverse work environment, opportunities for responsibility and initiative
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 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 and should indicate that the position was seen on Globaljobs.org.
Is the job remote?
The job is onsite in Yaounde, Cameroon.
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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