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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, Belonging 

UNICEF is working in Cameroon since 1975 together with the national authorities to improve the implementation of children’s rights and the wellbeing of children in terms of health, nutrition, education, protection, water and sanitation (see the Country Programme document -CPD). UNICEF needs support from institutional and private donors to implement its programmes. But nowadays, the level of financial support received is lagging far behind the objectives, with the Humanitarian Appeal funded at only 25% and the whole programmes at 52% only.

Meeting the financial needs is thus a priority for UNICEF in Cameroon that must raise more money from both the current donors (improve budgets) and new donors, including the private sector. The Resource Mobilization is under the supervision of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (PAC) with a dedicated NO officer, and the programmes are also closely involved in the writing of proposals and reports.

To reach this goal, UNICEF in Cameroon must develop a package of briefing notes that are clear, concise, engaging with accurate data and that can be used rapidly to respond to proposals’ opportunities. These briefing notes must include a itemized cost (per child, per unit), pictures, infographics and maps.

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? 

The Consultant will supervise a graphist designer for the creation of the template. This will include:

• Reading and analyzing the existing documentation sent by the PAC and the chiefs of sections;
• Creating and proposing a standard template for these donors’ briefings by supervising a graphic designer;
• Identifying the key messages for each topic;
• Having an interview with the focal point.

For more details view -  TOR Consultancy For The Writing Of Short Donors Briefing Notes VA.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Communication, advocacy, media, marketing, creative writing, social science, or similar discipline.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in communication, writing for an external audience, donors, programmatic and advocacy briefs.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates 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 assignment. It does not apply to consultants 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 consultancy contracts.