UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 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 financial and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas 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’s 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 the effects of climate change led to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and outside of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and 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 that summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.

How can you make a difference?

WASH knowledge/data management Participate fully in all stages of data production and information management: development of information management tools, data collection, data analysis, and drafting of information products (including dashboards, thematic maps, and infographics); Ensure the technical coordination of the preparation of program reports required for the monitoring of the performance of the Program; Organize regular archiving of data, including for water, hygiene and sanitation interventions in emergencies.

 Key tasks and responsibilities:

WASH knowledge/data management: Participate fully in all stages of data production and information management: development of information management tools, data collection, data analysis, and drafting of information products (including dashboards, thematic maps, and infographics); Ensure the technical coordination of the preparation of program reports required for the monitoring of the performance of the Program; Organize regular archiving of data, including for water, hygiene and sanitation interventions in emergencies.

Capacity building of local actors: Provide MINEE municipalities and decentralized structures with technical assistance and operational support for the production, exploitation, and use of data and generate useful information for evidence-based data management; Contribute to the strengthening of institutional capacities of partners at the central and regional and decentralized levels in the data management of the water, hygiene, and sanitation sector

Partnership, coordination, and collaboration: Facilitate partnerships and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of other UN Agencies, to strengthen the capacity to collect and disseminate data and information on programme results.

Establish and maintain a link with the Programme Management and Knowledge Network to ensure the continuous availability of up-to-date WASH programme data

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

EDUCATION

Hold a university degree in the fields of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Rural Engineering, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Information Management, Statistics, or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Have at least 2 years of professional experience in ICT, geographic information management, and database practice, particularly in the water, hygiene, and sanitation sectors.

Experience in the collection and analysis of data on access to water, hygiene and sanitation services, and related indicators.

Very good knowledge of the water, hygiene, and sanitation sector in Cameroon, particularly in the areas of sector analysis, planning, and service management would be a major asset.

Proven experience with the UN system/International Organizations/NGOs would be an asset.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in French and English is required.