UNICEF has worked in Cameroon since 1975 to enable women and children to fully exercise their right to development without restriction, as enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financial and technical support to Cameroon in seven areas to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include health, HIV/AIDS, water, sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection and social inclusion. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all actors in Cameroon and outside Cameroon: also, women, men, young people and children, the government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the sector private sector, parliamentarians, and communities. Everyone is invited to participate in the fight to meet the challenges that await us. It is together that we will act for Cameroon, a country that encapsulates the challenges and hopes of Africa.

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How can you make a difference for UNICEF in Cameroon?

The objective is to support the central, regional and district levels in the optimal implementation of community health and the recommendations of the 3rd ^national forum on PMTCT.

The Staff will be mainly responsible for:

• Support the technical development of strategic documents related to PHC and community health
• Facilitate the implementation of the joint child-friendly initiative, particularly in the commune of Bikok and other communes.
• Support the implementation of the 360 ​​communes initiative (i360c) with municipalities and in collaboration with the departments concerned.
• Facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the 3rd PMTCT Forum
• Ensure supervision and coordination, review and update supervision and coordination tools and Organize supervision of regions and districts.
• Communications and knowledge management

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To qualify as an Every Child Champion, you must have:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in community health, community development, primary health care, family medicine, health sciences, public health, HIV, or related field.  

• At least 05 years of relevant experience in community health/development, primary health care, health system strengthening, quality of care or related areas.
• Experience in managing major public health events at the national and international level (forum, symposium).
• Experience in project management and reporting to donors, as well as demonstrated experience providing support at the national level are essential.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with community health programs and PHC in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience working with UNICEF and other UN agencies is an asset.
• Fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

For each child, you will need to demonstrate…

For every child, you demonstrate UNICEF’s values: Caring, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility and Sustainability.

Our Core Competencies are:  Cultivate self-awareness and demonstrate a sense of ethics; Work collaboratively; Establish and maintain partnerships; Innovate and embrace change; Think and act strategically; Strive to obtain tangible results; Managing ambiguity and complexity; Support, direct and supervise staff.

To consult our skills framework, go HERE. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion among its staff, and encourages all applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religion and ethnicity, including people living with a disability, to apply to be part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy for behavior inconsistent with the goals 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 protection principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. The background check will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information in order to complete a background check.

Remarks :

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential to achieving the best outcomes for children. For this position, eligible and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Appointments to UNICEF are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF must normally resign from their government before accepting an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or if vaccination requirements are not met, within a specified period of time. reasonable, for whatever reason.