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JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Child Protection Associate -  UNICEF Fonds des Nations Unies pour L'Enfance, Cameroun, Cameroon

Child Protection Associate
Cameroon
9 months
Onsite
International
Associate UCoS from Apr2026
Full-time
On UN premises
Long-term
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General
Description of assignment title
Child Protection Associate

Assignment country
Cameroon

Duty stations
Yaounde

Work location
On UN premises

Expected start date
15/08/2026

Duration
9 months
Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity
UNICEF

Modality
Onsite

Type
International

Volunteer category
Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule
Full-time

Number of Assignments
1

Details
Mission and objectives
L'UNICEF est une agence humanitaire internationale pour les enfants créée par la chart des Nations Unies en 1946. L'organiisation est présente dans plus de 192 pays et travail dans le domaine de la santé, de l'éducation, de l'eau et de l'assainissement, de la protection de l'enfance, du VIH et du Sida, de la nutrition, de la politique et de la protection sociale. L'UNICEF opère a la fois dans les contextes humanitaire et de development en répondant aux besoins des enfants et des femmes en particulier des filles et des plus vulnérables.

La présence de l'UNICEF au Cameroun remonte à 1975. L'organisation intervient dans dans les domaines de l'éducation, de l'eau et de l'assainissement, de la protection de l'enfance, du VIH et du Sida. Tandi que ses efforts en amont se concentrent sur le plaidoyer et le lobbying pour des conditions budgétaires favorables aux enfants et aux femmes et a la formulation de politiques pour la promotion de leur croissance et de leur developement . Sur le plan opérationnel UNICEF Cameroun se concentre sur le renforcement des capacité des partie prenantes la prestation de service et la création de partenariats pour l'amélioration des aux enfants et aux femmes.

Le Programme Protection de l'Enfant vise globalement a garantir que les enfants en particulier les filles adolescentes dan sles zones vulnérables sont mieux protégés contre la violence, l'exploitation et les pratiques néfastes y compris dans le contexte d'urgence humanitaire. Le programme contribue ainsi au renforcement des systèmes gouvernementaux et communautaires de protection de l'enfance, afin d'identifier et de combattre plus efficacement les violations des droits de l'enfant. Une attention particulière est portée a l'enregistrement. des naissances la préventions et la réponses aux violences physiques et sexuelles ainsi qu'a l'élimination du mariage des enfants en s'apppuyant sur les évidneces.

Context
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Task description
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.

Specific tasks are as follows:
1. Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
• Support overall project planning, execution, and monitoring for assigned initiatives
• Assist in establishment and operationalizing implementing partnership management functions by coordinating the processes required for risk assessments (Due Diligence, PSEA and Micro-Assessment, Spot checks)
• Work with Programme Managers, Partners and relevant stakeholders in ensuring Funding Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures (FACE) requests submitted are aligned with the project workplan and processed timely.
• Monitors prompt liquidation of Direct Cash Transfer (DCTs)

2. Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
• Contribute to collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative programme data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Generate regular reports, dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators and donor reporting.
• Support the application of digital and AI tools for synthesizing complex data and creating actionable insights for statutory reports, dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators.

3. Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting
• Regularly track budget allocations, expenditures and monitor grant utilization for the section and individual grants using relevant systems (e.g., SAP).
• Contribute to grants management, monitor their expiry, and support reprogramming or extension processes.
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc grant management reports for supervisors, programme leads and for donor reporting.
• Facilitate generating funds utilization report to track expenditures and commitments.
• Contribute to the development of funding proposals and the preparation of statutory reports, ensuring timely submissions.

4. Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency
• Use AI, automation tools and digital platforms to streamline repetitive tasks, such as data analysis and report generation.
• Serve as a resource for digital platforms (e.g., SAP, Service Gateway, Power BI, Sharepoint) within the section.
• Safeguard sensitive data and ensure adherence to UNICEF’s data privacy and digital workforce guidelines

5. Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination
• Draft clear and well-structured communication to share reports, briefs, and knowledge products for internal and external use.
• Maintain effective document repository systems and Sharepoint for digital and physical programme documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge generation and documentation of lessons learned and good practices.
• Support onboarding of new colleagues and knowledge transfer within the team.

6. Capacity Building & Event Coordination
• Support the organization of capacity development activities, workshops and field missions.
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of background materials, track logistics, coordinate vendor engagement and liaise with participants.

7. Flexibility & Surge Support
• Adapt to shifting programme needs and provide support during emergency responses, surge deployments or re-prioritization events.
• Liaison with focal points and provide backup support to other programme sections to ensure business continuity and team support.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (e.g. in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection Country Programme interventions;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible

Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80

Required experience
1 month

Donor priorities
.

Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria
ELIGIBILITY
As this assignment is funded by KOICA, specific eligibility criteria apply:
- Applicants must be Korean nationals aged between 18 and 29 years at the time of application.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
- Applicants must not have more than 12 months of relevant professional experience at the time of application.
- Individuals who have previously served under a KOICA-funded UN University Volunteer assignment are not eligible.

APPLICATION
- If you are currently enrolled in a university and have not yet obtained a university degree, indicate in the section ‘Academic qualifications’ under ‘diploma/degree obtained’ that you are still studying and towards which degree. In the ‘to’ field, enter the current date, as the system does not allow you to enter a future date. Instead of the degree certificate, upload any evidence of your enrollment, for example a transcript.
- You may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form.
- Application deadline: 7 June 2026, midnight UTC

SELECTION
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity in June.


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Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
No experience required

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor's degree in - currently enrolled or recently graduated - Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable

Competencies and values
• Core Values
o Care
o Respect
o Integrity
o Trust
o Accountability
o Sustainability
• Core Competencies
o Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
o Works Collaboratively with others
o Builds and Maintains Partnerships
o Innovates and Embraces Change
o Thinks and Acts Strategically
o Drives to achieve impactful results
o Manages ambiguity and complexity



Skills and experience
Demonstrated interest or experience (up to 12 months) in:
o Programme development in child protection related areas, especially community-based system development related to preventing violence against women and children and child marriage, in a UN system agency or organization.
o Programming related to social norms change, adolescent empowerment, or community-based violence prevention.
o Working in or with coordination platforms for ending child marriage or GBV.

Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Legal affairs

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HOW TO APPLY ? 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://app.unv.org/?country=CMR 

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