Mensen met een Missie recrute un Network Coordinator au Cameroun
Mensen met een Missie is an organisation for international cooperation and solidarity. We challenge beliefs and narratives that normalise exclusion, repair relationships between people on opposing sides, and address the patterns and structures that sustain inequality. Together with locally rooted partner organisations across Africa, Asia and Latin America, we work for peace and equality.
Through dialogue, reflection and collaboration, we seek to challenge harmful beliefs, reduce mistrust and division, and strengthen relationships across social and religious divides. Our team in The Hague works closely with partners and changemakers to contribute to more peaceful and inclusive societies.
Faith in Freedom is a new Mensen met een Missie programme that seeks to strengthen Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) and contribute to more peaceful and inclusive societies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the programme works in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, building on existing relationships and networks of civil society, faith-based and community actors.
At the heart of Faith in Freedom is the principle that everyone should be free to hold, practise, change or abstain from a religion or belief without experiencing discrimination or violence.
Position: Network Coordinator Cameroon
Starting date: October 1, 2026
In Cameroon, 5-7 partner organisations will work together as a country network to implement the Faith in Freedom strategy and workplans. The Network Coordinator facilitates this collaboration and helps partners bring together their complementary strengths.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate the Cameroon Faith in Freedom partner network and strengthen collaboration, trust and shared ownership among partners.
- Support implementation of the Cameroon strategy across the intrafaith, interfaith and extrafaith pathways.
- Promote the meaningful participation and leadership of women, youth, religious minorities and other marginalised groups.
- Promote conflict-sensitive, power-aware and Do No Harm approaches.
- Serve as the bridge between Cameroon and the team in The Netherlands.
- Coordinate the Cameroon advocacy agenda and connect partner priorities to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, religious bodies, civil society networks and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- Coordinate annual planning, reflection and country reporting processes.
- Work with the PMEL team to coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
- Promote gender equality, inclusion, local ownership and mutual accountability.
Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
- Relevant academic background and professional experience in international development, human rights, peacebuilding, governance or a related field.
- Good understanding of FoRB and of Cameroon's religious, social and political context.
- Experience working with religious actors, faith-based organisations and/or diverse civil society actors.
- Experience coordinating partner networks, multi-stakeholder processes or consortium programmes.
- Excellent written and verbal French and English.
- Cameroon citizenship and ability and willingness to travel regularly within the country.
Our offer:
- An inspiring and challenging position within an enthusiastic and motivated partner network.
- A competitive country-specific salary.
- Opportunities for personal development and training.
- Essential supplies (laptop, internet subscription, etc).
How to apply:
Send your application letter (in English) together with your CV by September 8, 2026. Please clearly mention the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mensen met een Missie is an organisation where diversity and inclusion are paramount, and everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
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