Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) is the humanitarian aid organization of the Protestant churches in Germany. Its mission is to support populations affected by humanitarian crises, whether caused by natural disasters, armed conflict, or forced displacement. Present in 31 countries, DKH operates through a network of 13 regional offices in close partnership with local organizations. Its approach is based on localized humanitarian action, egalitarian partnerships, and a long-term vision.
Its sister organization, Brot für die Welt (BfdW), specializes in development and combating poverty and inequality by financing projects in 90 countries. In Cameroon, BfdW supports 30 partner organizations in key areas such as education, agroecological agriculture, climate change adaptation, economic empowerment of youth and vulnerable groups, basic health, and peace and conflict resolution.
Since 2024, DKH has had an office in Yaoundé, which supports partner organizations in Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Its role is to support partners in the implementation and monitoring of humanitarian projects while strengthening their organizational capacities.
In this context, the DKH Sahel Office in Yaoundé is looking for a Partnership and Strengthening Advisor to increase the resilience of partner organizations and local communities.
Main responsibilities
Support for crisis management and capacity building
- Support partner organizations in developing contingency and crisis management plans in the face of disruptions and emergency situations.
- Strengthen partners’ capacities in governance and organizational management.
- Organize training and workshops on strategic planning, human and financial resource management.
Inclusion of women and youth
- Encourage the active involvement of women and young people in the decisions and strategies of partner organizations.
- Assessment and qualification of existing approaches to strengthening the youth and women’s economy
- Develop economic empowerment initiatives to improve their access to resources and opportunities.
- Ensure that all actions implemented take into account the specific needs of vulnerable populations.
Coordination and monitoring
- Work in consultation with BfdW and DKH staff to ensure joint planning.
- Implement a results monitoring system with performance indicators.
- Maintain relationships with local authorities, donors and stakeholders to ensure visibility and coordination of actions.
Strengthening organizational adaptability
- Helping partner organizations develop resilience strategies in the face of climate, security and health crises.
- Implement tools and methodologies that promote the adaptability of partners to changes in the context.
- Support strategic and financial planning to ensure the sustainability of actions.
Profile sought
Qualifications and experience required
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in international development, project management, peacebuilding or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the following areas: economic empowerment, training, peacebuilding, climate change adaptation.
- Experience in crisis and humanitarian aid contexts.
- Proven experience working with civil society organizations and local partnerships.
- Strong skills in organizational management, training and capacity building.
- Experience desired within a national or international NGO, ideally as a Coordinator.
- Proficiency in office and project management tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
- French and English required, knowledge of local languages is an asset.
Personal skills
✔ Ethical commitment and adherence to development and humanitarian values.
✔ Diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and ability to manage conflicts.
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
✔ Autonomy and initiative, while being able to work in a team.
✔ Be of Cameroonian nationality.
Female applicants are encouraged for this position.
Contract: Fixed-term contract for one year, renewable
Date of entry into service: As soon as possible
How to apply
If you recognize yourself in this job description, please send your application by email with a CV including three references (former managers or human resources with a brief description of the cooperation) and a Cover Letter no later than Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. to the following address:
The subject of the email must include the words “ Consultant_BfdW_Bureau_DKH-Sahel_Last name_First name ”
You can send your questions to this same address (subject of the email: ” Information “). We will answer all questions we receive until 03/21/2025, before the end of the tender period.
