Job Opportunity: Resource Mobilization Officer

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, commitment.

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.

To learn more about UNICEF Cameroon, use the below link

https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/CMR/SitePages/AboutUs.aspx .

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Cameroon is an active partner of the Cameroonian government in the area of ​​children, nutrition, health, education, protection, and intervention in emergency response. The Country Office start implementing the new country Program and one of the key priorities of UNICEF Cameroon is resource mobilization and results-based management. Therefore, results-based donor reporting of high quality is essential for demonstrating accountability for the use of donor funds and engaging their interest in investing in UNICEF Programme. In this context, the role of the Resource Mobilization Officer is to provide high-quality support to the Senior Management Of UNICEF Cameroon, to support the fund mobilization.

The Resource Mobilization Officer will work under the supervision of the Partnership Specialist. The Resource Mobilization Officer participates in the development and implementation of the country office resource mobilization and partnership development strategies. S/he will support the UNICEF PAC section in the overall effort to mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base. The incumbent will support the timely consolidation, editing, and submission of high-quality donor reports, and review project proposals, in adherence to established standards and donor obligations. She/He will support UNICEF in reviewing partnership agreements with implementing Partner

 Key tasks and responsibilities :

He/she will perform the following tasks:

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing donor policies on humanitarian assistance, the potential for accessing transition and development funding sources, and policies/strategies of organizations competing with UNICEF over funds.
• Assist in developing strategies to raise locally available funds, providing the necessary support, guidelines, and tools.
• Monitor recording and tracking of contributions and take necessary action to satisfy donor requirements.
• Follow up on the funding situation of the Program areas and update the corresponding funding charts
• Build trusted, effective relationships with donors including the NatCom network.
• Consolidate and finalize donor reports, and internal reporting including situation updates and project proposals.
• A quality check of donor reports in terms of conformity with original proposals, donor and reporting requirements, and compliance with results-based management
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of section staff on donor reporting
• Ensure coherence and consistency between upstream and downstream partnership agreements (donor & implementing partners).
• Provide information to donors on UNICEF Cameroon operations and financial requirements including responding to donor governments for information on an ad hoc basis.
• Support the drafting of communication plans for resource mobilization and assist in the research of news hooks, story angles, and creative opportunities to optimize communication and fundraising.
• Consolidate and finalize reports (such as bi-annual reviews and reports; UNICEF annual reports).

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

EDUCATION

A University Degree in the area of ​​Communications, Journalism, Public Administration/Policy, International Development or any other relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years of relevant experience, preferably working for a UN Organization, INGO, or similar organization within communications, reporting, donor relationships/partnerships or other related fields.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in French and English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge Of another UN language is desirable. Knowledge of any local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF’s Core Values ​​of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get Acquainted with Our Values ​​Charter:  UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically and (7 ) Works collaboratively with others

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels:  competency framework here .

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a  wide range of benefits to our staff , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and  reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities .

UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable  female  candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at  http://www.whed.net/ .

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

UNICEF appointments 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 are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.