abilities

A. ADVOCACY

He/she is responsible for the following tasks/activities:

• Animation of/Participation in the development of the DRC advocacy strategy at the CMR;

• Media monitoring and documentaries on priority subjects;

• Organization of regular meetings of Advocacy Working Groups when necessary;

• Support for the mobilization of relevant partners when necessary, particularly for the signing of notes (make presentations if and when necessary);

• Proposal of advocacy actions linked to the national and international agenda;

• Development of a national dissemination plan in Cameroon;

• Coordination of / Participation or even taking charge of the development of advocacy notes (according to the subjects and priorities);

• Coordination of advocacy actions, dissemination of advocacy notes, organization of meetings or events.

• Coordination, if and when necessary, with structures that can disseminate advocacy at the international level (platforms or NGOs);

• Conducting advocacy and lobbying actions when necessary, at the request of partners and/or DRC to defend their common interests;

• Maintaining a list of key contacts on the advocacy themes identified both for the development of the notes (so as to invite specialists for exchanges with partners, for example) and for the dissemination of the notes to the authorities, within the civil society, partners and donors or others.

B. COMMUNICATION

The Advocacy / Communication Specialist will be responsible for proposing quality communication tools and taking into account the opinions/proposals of partners when necessary:

• Support for internal initiatives intended to develop a sense of collective within DRC and a feeling of belonging;

• Offer training/refreshers with base teams (shooting, DRC branding, involvement of partners in our communications, etc.);

• Support for the organization of internal and/or external events during world days celebrated by DRC CMR, with local and/or international partners;

• Support for the creation and management of tools or media facilitating internal communication;

• Support for the development, updating and animation of the internal sharepoint;

• Support for the writing and distribution of a quarterly newsletter;

• Support for the development of dissemination tools according to the available media – posters, comics, press articles, radio broadcasts/spots, etc. – with a view to participating in improving the perception of NGOs and humanitarian actors in Cameroon;

• Ensure coordination with NGO communications officers to define a common vocabulary and complementary approaches;

• Participation in meetings of the existing GTP or Communication and Advocacy GT;

• Coordination, facilitation of the organization of external events in possible coordination with other actors;

• Supervision of a communications and graphic design intern.

C. AWARENESS / TRAINING IN “HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES AND ACCOUNTABILITY”

He/She will provide training and the promotion of humanitarian principles.

• Development of communication tools for public dissemination;

• Development of an awareness/training course on the principles intended for 3 types of actors (NGO & INGO staff, authorities, State technical service agents and traditional/influential leaders).

This job description is not restrictive and may evolve depending on the objectives of the program and the priorities of the DRC Cameroon mission.

4. Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in local and/or international civil society on issues relating to human rights, refugee rights;
• Demonstrated experience representing and participating in meetings with national authorities and other key stakeholders;
• Experience in project management, development and monitoring of activities;
• Knowledge of communication techniques;
• Proven knowledge of humanitarian principles;
• Excellent command and writing skills in French and English. Mastery of one or more local Cameroonian languages ​​is a plus;
• Knowledge of the legal context in force in Cameroon and the CAR and regional and international standards considered an asset;
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Pack (Office, Outlook, etc.) and communication software (Photoshop for example);
• Good understanding and commitment to DRC values;
• Ability to search, verify, make accessible and disseminate reliable information;
• Adaptation, diplomacy and clarity of expression.

5.  General regulations 

• The employee must follow DRC’s security, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Accountability Framework 
• The employee must not carry out any other paid activity during the duration of the DRC contract without prior authorization 
• The employee must not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the term of the DRC contract 
• The employee must not grant media interviews or post photos related to DRC programs or share other materials without receiving prior authorization. 
• The employee must return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform the work after the end of the contract period or upon request by DRC. 

6. Skills and qualities required

• In this position, you must demonstrate the five DRC essential skills, namely:
  • Strive for excellence: you focus on achieving results while ensuring an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
  • Collaborate: You cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their opinions and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
  • Take the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work based on DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the initiative when faced with a challenge or opportunity and you seek innovative solutions.
  • Communicate: You write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in dialogue.
  • Demonstrate integrity: You respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values ​​and code of conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment .