Reintegration Assistant (Conflict-Sensitive & Humanitarian Intersection Reintegration)

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is focused on addressing the complex reintegration challenges faced by returnees in Cameroon, particularly in the context of overlapping displacement crises and fragile community environments. It operates within the framework of the EU-funded RRR programme, which aims to support the voluntary return of Cameroonians from abroad. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that reintegration efforts are sensitive to the existing humanitarian conditions and the needs of various affected groups, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and host communities. The organization emphasizes the importance of conflict-sensitive approaches and social cohesion in its programming, aiming to prevent the exacerbation of vulnerabilities and tensions among different population groups. It collaborates with various stakeholders, including humanitarian actors, local authorities, and community leaders, to develop effective reintegration strategies.

Job Overview:
The Reintegration Assistant will play a crucial role in analyzing the interaction between reintegration efforts and the broader crisis contexts in Cameroon. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by returnees, IDPs, and other affected populations in regions such as the Far North, North-West, South-West, and East. The assistant will be responsible for developing guidelines that are sensitive to the humanitarian needs and conflict dynamics in these areas. This includes assessing risks and opportunities for reintegration, identifying intervention pathways for different affected groups, and producing analytical reports that inform the implementation of conflict-sensitive reintegration strategies. The role also involves engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that reintegration efforts are equitable and do not exacerbate existing tensions within communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a contextual analysis of reintegration environments across the Far North, North-West, South-West, and East regions of Cameroon.
• Map humanitarian actors, DDRR structures, protection actors, clusters, INGOs, and local authorities involved in the reintegration process.
• Identify potential tension risks between returnees and IDPs, ex-associates, and host communities.
• Document risk multipliers such as market saturation, insecurity, and social cohesion fatigue.
• Analyze the intersection of individual reintegration (AVRR) with humanitarian aid and propose complementary roles between RRR and crisis-response actors.
• Draft Conflict-Sensitive Reintegration Guidelines that include Do-No-Harm principles and recommendations for engaging community leaders and vulnerable groups.
• Develop intervention pathways for reintegration in high-risk zones and urban displacement hubs.
• Assess the feasibility of voluntary relocation for returnees from high-risk areas and draft a Relocation Options Note.
• Engage with EU Member States to understand how Cameroonian asylum seekers frame crisis narratives in their claims and produce communication briefs to inform the RRR communication strategy. 1
• Submit monthly progress updates and produce a consolidated final report summarizing analyses, guidelines, tools, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess either a high school diploma with seven years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Conflict Studies, Migration Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution with five years of relevant professional experience. A Master’s degree is considered an asset. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and context-assessment abilities, knowledge of humanitarian coordination systems, and the capacity to produce high-quality analytical reports and guidance notes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are essential.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a high school diploma with extensive relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as International Relations, Conflict Studies, Migration Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, or Social Sciences. A Master’s degree is preferred and may enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in understanding the complexities of humanitarian response and reintegration programming in crisis-affected areas.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional experience in humanitarian response, migration, AVRR, DDRR, protection, or stabilization programming. Strong experience in conducting conflict analyses or working in crisis-affected areas is crucial. Additionally, candidates should have experience in producing analytical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or guidance notes that inform programming and policy decisions.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is required for this position, both oral and written. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and for the production of reports and guidelines that cater to both language-speaking populations in Cameroon.

Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time and may involve working in various regions of Cameroon, particularly those affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. The role may require international collaboration and engagement with various stakeholders, including EU Member States and local authorities. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job description, but candidates should be prepared for a challenging and impactful role that contributes to the well-being of vulnerable populations in Cameroon.