Recruitment Notice: Education Officer (Data), at UNICEF

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In 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for all.

And we never give up.

For Every Child, Survival

UNICEF has been working 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. UNICEF focuses primarily on the most vulnerable and excluded children and families. The population of Cameroon in 2020 is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates a strong socio-economic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change have led to the impoverishment of households and severe deprivation for children. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change have led to the impoverishment of households and severe deprivation for children.

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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change have led to the impoverishment of households and severe deprivation for children. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change have led to the impoverishment of households and severe deprivation for children. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change have led to the impoverishment of households and severe deprivation for children. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa. 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 sums up the challenges and hopes of Africa.

To learn more about UNICEF Cameroon, use the link below:

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

How can you make a difference for UNICEF in Cameroon?

The Staff will be mainly responsible for:

• Support the collection, processing and analysis of data as well as the production of maps and education profiles of municipalities, departments and regions for the activities of the 2023 and 2024 Annual Reports in the regions of Adamaoua, East, North as well as in other municipalities according to the strategic orientations of the Management.
• Conduct the work of collecting, processing and analyzing data for the preparation, development, implementation and monitoring as well as the evaluation of the projects of the Education Section (Education Cannot Wait, Islamic Development Bank, United States Agency for International Development, ECHO, P Global Partnership for Education ED-TECH FEICOM, …).
• Support the collection, processing and analysis of data relating to the Education Program in the context of development and humanitarian.

To qualify as a champion for every child, you must have:

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field. A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in the planning, management and/or research of education programs is required.
• Experience in educational planning, program management and/or research, with some experience in information management, statistics and data.
• Working experience in developing countries and/or knowledge of emergency situations is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and a good knowledge of English are required (oral and written). Knowledge of another official UN language or local language is an advantage.

For each child, you will need to demonstrate…

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

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

To consult our competency framework, go  HERE.  UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion among its workforce, and encourages all applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religion and ethnicity, including people living with a disability, to apply to join 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 operates a zero-tolerance policy for behavior inconsistent with the purposes and purposes 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 required 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 candidates may be required to provide additional information in order to complete a background check.

Remarks :

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is key to achieving the best results 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. Nominations 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 reasonable for any reason.

Applications from qualified women are highly recommended.