INGO Forum Technical Assistant – Yaoundé, Cameroon

About the role

The CHINGO platform, hosted by NRC Cameroon, seeks a Technical Assistant to support its INGO Forum activities in Yaoundé. The role ensures smooth coordination, information management, and administrative support for humanitarian initiatives across Cameroon.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing CHINGO activities according to workplans and objectives.
• Collect, compile, and organize information for coordination, advocacy, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, mailing lists, and filing systems.
• Support monitoring and reporting on CHINGO outputs and identify operational challenges.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and consultations; follow up on action points.
• Manage data from members and stakeholders, and contribute to reports and information products.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including travel arrangements, procurement, and event logistics.
• Participate in field visits, gather contextual information, and prepare field reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in humanitarian, development, or NGO settings.
• Basic understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Cameroon.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
• Strong networking and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience with online collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).