Job Offer: Local Emergency Response Manager

Plan International is recruiting a Local Emergency Response Manager (L-ERM), Far North Region, Cameroon.

• Date: 11 Jul 2024
• Location: Maroua, Cameroon
• Company: Plan International

Join Our Mission

Plan International, a leading child-centered development and humanitarian organization, is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Local Emergency Response Manager (L-ERM) to join our team in Maroua, Cameroon.

About Us

For over 85 years, Plan International has been working to advance children’s rights and equality for girls in over 80 countries. We believe in the power and potential of every child, and we strive to create a just world where all children can thrive, free from poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.

The Role

The L-ERM will play a critical role in leading and managing our emergency response efforts in the Far North region of Cameroon. Reporting to the National Emergency Response Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate: Oversee the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in the region, ensuring the effective delivery of emergency programs.
• Develop and implement: Create and execute comprehensive emergency response plans, aligned with Plan International’s global strategies.
• Build partnerships: Collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and impactful response.
• Manage resources: Oversee the allocation of financial and human resources for emergency operations, ensuring efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure safety and well-being:

The Individual

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in complex humanitarian settings, ideally with a focus on child protection and disaster risk reduction.
• Demonstrable track record in managing emergency programs during crises.
• Familiarity with Plan International’s policies and procedures, as well as international standards (SPHERE, Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct, CHS, INEE).
• Strong foundation in general finance, administration, human resources, information management, and IT/computer skills.

Essential Language Skills: Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken).

For a comprehensive overview of this role, please refer to the detailed Job Description:

Plan International is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

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