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For every child, Hygiene

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.

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

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.

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 delivering 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.