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Field Coordinator – Far North

Background / IRC Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a neutral, non-profit, and non-religious humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting refugees and crisis-affected populations worldwide. Through programs in public health, sanitation, shelter, education, rehabilitation, and livelihoods, the IRC promotes durable solutions that foster stability and self-reliance among displaced persons, refugees, and host communities.

Established in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in over 40 countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as through a resettlement program in the United States. Guided by the principles of freedom, human dignity, and self-sufficiency, the organization delivers comprehensive humanitarian responses, from emergency relief to long-term recovery and advocacy for refugee rights.

The IRC began its operations in Cameroon in 2016, responding to the growing humanitarian needs caused by the Boko Haram conflict in the Far North region. Its interventions span Diamaré, Mayo Sava, Mayo Tsanaga, and Logone & Chari, through field offices in Kousseri and Maroua. The IRC provides life-saving assistance that enhances access to clean water, improves hygiene practices, supports food security through cash-based interventions, and strengthens education and child protection systems. In addition, the IRC implements protection programs addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting survivors of human rights violations.

With the escalation of conflict in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions, the IRC expanded operations to Buea (South-West) in 2018 and Bamenda (North-West) in 2019, delivering humanitarian aid to internally displaced populations.

Scope of Work

The Field Coordinator (FC) will play a key role in supporting the Senior Field Management Coordinator in managing IRC operations in the Far North region of Cameroon. The FC will ensure the efficient functioning of the field office and provide strong operational support to program teams, enabling the delivery of high-quality humanitarian interventions.

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining effective systems across administration, logistics, supply chain, finance, human resources, and facility management. The FC will serve as the acting Senior Field Management Coordinator when required, ensuring continuity in leadership and decision-making.

While the position does not include direct line management, the FC will oversee day-to-day office operations, identify and resolve operational challenges, and provide timely guidance and solutions to enhance overall field performance.

Position Overview

The Field Coordinator (FC) will play a pivotal role in managing humanitarian access, safety, and security (HASS) within the Far North region. This includes ensuring full compliance with IRC policies and procedures, monitoring contextual developments, and coordinating incident reporting and contingency planning in close collaboration with the HASS team.

The FC will also serve as IRC’s representative in field-level coordination platforms, engaging with local authorities, community leaders, UN agencies, and partner organizations to enhance IRC’s operational presence and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance.

This position demands strong leadership, operational management, and problem-solving capabilities, as well as proven experience working in complex and insecure environments. The incumbent must consistently uphold the IRC’s core values of integrity, accountability, and duty of care toward both staff and the communities served.

Major Responsibilities

1. Field Management and Coordination

• Ensure the effective day-to-day operations of IRC’s Far North field office.
• Serve as deputy to the Senior Field Management Coordinator during their absence, maintaining operational continuity.
• Supervise field-level support services — including Human Resources, Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, and Facilities Management — ensuring compliance with IRC standards and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient coordination between field-based teams and the Country Office.
• Organize and chair regular field-level meetings, ensuring clear communication and information flow between field teams and senior management.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of monthly field management reports.

2. Humanitarian Access, Safety, and Security (HASS)

• Support the implementation and continuous monitoring of IRC’s safety and security protocols across the Far North region.
• Serve as the security focal point when the Senior Field Management Coordinator or Safety and Security Coordinator is unavailable.
• Track and analyze the local context, providing timely updates and strategic recommendations to inform operational decision-making.
• Contribute to the development, review, and updating of Security Management Plans (SMPs) and contingency plans.
• Lead incident management, reporting, and response coordination at the field level in close collaboration with HASS personnel.
• Ensure all new staff receive comprehensive safety and security briefings and participate in required training sessions.

3. Staff Support and Oversight

• Supervise and provide guidance to field office staff in carrying out their daily responsibilities.
• Identify operational challenges and coordinate with relevant departments (Programs, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) to resolve them efficiently.
• Promote staff well-being and uphold duty of care principles in coordination with the HR department.
• Support the onboarding, induction, and integration of new staff into the field office.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment, reinforcing IRC’s safeguarding principles and organizational culture.

4. Representation and Coordination

• Represent the IRC in external coordination mechanisms, including meetings with local authorities, community representatives, partners, and other humanitarian actors, as delegated by the Senior Field Management Coordinator.
• Strengthen partnerships and collaboration with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and government stakeholders operating in the Far North.
• Lead the organization and facilitation of donor and stakeholder field visits, ensuring proper coordination and preparation.
• Promote effective communication and information-sharing between programmatic and operational teams to enhance overall efficiency and impact.

Operational Support

• Oversee logistics, supply chain, facilities management, and administrative operations at the field level to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery.
• Ensure effective cash management practices and strict compliance with IRC’s financial policies and procedures.
• Support budget planning and expenditure monitoring for the field office in close coordination with the Finance team.
• Conduct regular spot checks to ensure accountability and proper management of IRC assets, inventory, and equipment.
• Contribute to contingency planning and emergency preparedness initiatives to strengthen operational resilience.

Key Working Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Senior Field Management Coordinator
• Internal: Deputy Director for Programs; Program Coordinators and Managers; HR, Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, and Safety & Security departments
• External: Local authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and community representatives

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management, International Relations, Humanitarian Studies, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in NGO field operations, including at least 3 years in a coordination or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in operations functions, including Supply Chain, Administration, HR, Safety & Security, and/or Finance.
• Proven ability to work effectively in complex and insecure environments.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Language: Fluency in English (spoken and written) required; advanced French proficiency essential; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

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Field Coordinator – North-West/South-West (NWSW)

Background / IRC Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a neutral, non-profit, and non-religious humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting refugees and vulnerable populations around the world. Since 1933, the IRC has been providing relief, rehabilitation, and long-term support through programs in health, sanitation, shelter, education, and economic recovery. Operating in over 40 countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia—as well as through resettlement programs in the United States—the IRC upholds the principles of freedom, dignity, and self-reliance for all those affected by crisis.

The IRC began operations in Cameroon in 2016 in response to the humanitarian needs arising from Boko Haram–related violence in the Far North region. Through its field offices in Kousseri and Maroua, the IRC delivers lifesaving interventions focused on improving access to water and sanitation, promoting hygiene, enhancing food security through cash assistance, and supporting education and child protection. The organization also implements protection programs addressing gender-based violence and assisting survivors of human rights violations.

In response to the escalating crisis in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions, the IRC expanded its activities to the South-West in 2018 and to the North-West in 2019. From its bases in Buea and Bamenda, the IRC provides emergency humanitarian assistance to internally displaced populations.

Scope of Work

The Field Coordinator (FC) will support the Senior Field Management Coordinator (SFMC) in overseeing IRC operations across the North-West and South-West regions, ensuring efficient field office management and seamless operational support for program delivery. The FC is responsible for maintaining robust administrative, logistics, supply chain, finance, human resources, and facility management systems at the field level.

Acting as the SFMC’s deputy when needed, the FC ensures operational continuity and effective decision-making. Although not directly supervising staff, the FC will provide day-to-day oversight of field office activities, proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, and offer timely guidance and solutions to facilitate smooth and effective implementation of IRC programs.

Field Coordinator – North-West/South-West (NWSW)

Overview

The Field Coordinator (FC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth implementation of IRC’s operations in the North-West and South-West regions. In addition to supporting field management, the FC will have key responsibilities in Humanitarian Access, Safety, and Security (HASS). This includes ensuring strict adherence to IRC protocols, monitoring the operational environment, coordinating incident response, and contributing to contingency planning in close collaboration with the HASS team.

The FC will represent the IRC in local coordination platforms with authorities, community leaders, UN agencies, and partner organizations, thereby enhancing the organization’s visibility and enabling the safe and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.

This position requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and problem-solving abilities, as well as demonstrated experience working in complex and high-risk environments. The FC is expected to uphold and promote IRC’s core values—integrity, accountability, and duty of care—toward both staff and the communities served.

Key Responsibilities

Field Management and Coordination

• Ensure the effective day-to-day management of IRC’s NWSW field offices and overall operations.
• Serve as the primary deputy to the Senior Field Management Coordinator (SFMC), ensuring operational continuity during their absence.
• Oversee the implementation of all field-level support functions—including Human Resources, Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, and Facilities Management—to ensure compliance with IRC standards and procedures.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between field teams and the Country Office to ensure seamless operational support.
• Lead and chair regular field-level meetings to ensure effective information sharing and alignment between field and country leadership.
• Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of monthly field management and operational reports.

Humanitarian Access, Safety, and Security (HASS)

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of IRC’s safety and security management systems across the NWSW regions.
• Serve as the Security Focal Point in the absence of the SFMC or Safety and Security Coordinator.
• Continuously assess and monitor the security context, providing timely updates, risk analyses, and recommendations to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to the development, review, and dissemination of Security Management Plans (SMPs) and contingency plans.
• Lead field-level incident response, reporting, and coordination in collaboration with the HASS team.
• Ensure all new staff receive comprehensive safety and security briefings and required training upon deployment to the field.

Staff Support and Oversight

• Provide daily guidance and oversight to field office staff, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to IRC policies.
• Identify and address operational challenges or bottlenecks, coordinating with relevant technical supervisors (Programs, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) to develop timely solutions.
• Promote staff wellbeing and duty of care, working closely with HR to implement relevant initiatives.
• Support the onboarding, induction, and integration of new team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in teamwork, accountability, and safeguarding principles.

Representation and Coordination

• Represent IRC in external coordination platforms, meetings with local authorities, partners, and community representatives, as delegated by the Senior Field Management Coordinator.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and relevant governmental stakeholders in the NWSW region.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of donor and stakeholder field visits.
• Promote effective communication and information sharing between program and operations teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Operational Support

• Provide oversight of logistics, supply chain, facilities management, and administrative operations at the field level.
• Ensure sound cash management practices and adherence to IRC’s financial policies and procedures.
• Support the development of field office budgets and closely monitor expenditures in coordination with the Finance department.
• Conduct regular compliance checks to safeguard IRC assets, inventory, and equipment, ensuring accountability and transparency.
• Contribute to contingency planning and emergency preparedness efforts to enhance operational readiness.

Key Working Relationships

• Direct: Senior Field Management Coordinator (supervisor)
• Internal: Deputy Director for Programs, Program Coordinators/Managers, HR, Admin, Finance, Supply Chain, Safety & Security teams
• External: Local authorities, UN agencies, INGOs, LNGOs, and community representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, International Relations, Humanitarian Studies, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience (5–7 years in NGO field operations, including a minimum of 3 years in a coordination or management capacity).
• Proven experience in operations functions such as Supply Chain, Administration, HR, Safety & Security, and/or Finance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex and high-risk environments.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Established track record of effective coordination with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation abilities.
• High level of integrity, adaptability, and capacity to perform under pressure.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; advanced proficiency in French and knowledge of local languages are strong assets.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

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