Programme Associate (Polio), GS-6, Yaounde, Cameroon, Temporary Appointment#101643 (3 months) with possibility for extension
Job no: 539135
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Cameroon Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Republic of Cameroon
Department/Office: Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon
Categories: G-6
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Protection
UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 in order to allow women and children to fully realize their rights to development without restriction, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financials and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas in an effort to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include Health, HIV/AIDS, Water-sanitation-Hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection and social inclusion. UNICEF focuses mainly on children and the most vulnerable and excluded families. Cameroon 2020 population is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates strong socioeconomic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and effects of climate changes lead to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and out of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, communities. Everyone is invited to take part in the struggle to meet the challenges that lie ahead. It is together that we will act for Cameroon, a country which summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Polio Coordinator, P-4, the Programme Associate will support polio section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country Programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
EDUCATION
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of six(6) years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
Relevant work experience with UNICEF is considered as an asset.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language such as English or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF's core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are: View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Mar 29 2021 W. Central Africa Standard Time Application close: Apr 04 2021 W. Central Africa Standard Time
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