Representative, D-1, Yaounde, Cameroon

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 28 Apr 2026 9 days left

Overview

The Representative serves as the accredited representative of UNICEF in the country, responsible for developing the framework of cooperation and leading the Country Office to achieve results for children's rights.


Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and planning the Country Programme
  • Leading and managing the CO
  • Monitoring and quality control of the Country Programme
  • Representation and external relations at global/national level
  • Support to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team
  • Resource mobilization and partnerships
  • Leading innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
  • Safety, security and well-being of staff, programmes and organisational assets
Required Experience

A minimum of thirteen (13) years professional development experience that combines intellectual and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries and emergency context is required. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. International and developing country work experience and field work experience; Background/familiarity with emergencies.

Qualifications

An Advanced University Degree in social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development or other related fields, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Oral and written proficiency in French and English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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