HR & Administration Officer – Bamenda, Cameroon

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking an HR & Administration Officer to support its humanitarian operations in Bamenda, Cameroon. The role provides day‑to‑day HR and administrative assistance to staff and local partners, ensuring compliance with NRC policies and national regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement NRC HR and administration policies, tools, and guidelines.
• Provide daily supervision of cook/cleaner staff and adjust work schedules as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including background checks, contract preparation, and induction.
• Prepare salary data in Agresso and support payroll processes.
• Maintain employee files, ensure legal compliance with labour code and INGO collective agreements.
• Organise trainings for local implementing partners and supervise partner performance.
• Manage office and guest‑house supplies, stock requests and monthly reporting.
• Draft minutes of all‑staff meetings and update contact lists weekly.
• Support staff medical check‑ups, pension, insurance and other benefits administration.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in human resources and administration within an NGO or humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of NRC policies, local labour legislation and INGO collective agreements.
• Ability to work with diverse partners, suppliers, authorities and legal advisors.
• Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Agresso (HR/payroll system).

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian programmes in Cameroon.
• Professional development within a respected international NGO.