Child Friendly Municipalities Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This underscores the importance of recruiting 03 UN Volunteer to coordinate the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the process at the local level. These volunteers will base at : 

• 01 (Buea) • 01 (Maroua) • 01 (Yaounde) 

Under the supervision and line management of the Chief Field Office, Social Policy Officer, Social Policy Specialist, depending of the case, the volunteer's work will consist of: 

o Develop a directory of municipalities pre-enrolled and enrolled in the Community Friendly Municipalities Initiative Children (CAE); 

o Disseminate tools for framing and implementing interventions; 

o Prepare, organize, and assist with capacity-building sessions for municipalities; 

o Monitor the implementation of interventions in municipalities using appropriate tools; 

o Relay community feedback to UNICEF focal points; 

o Coordinate technical support to municipalities; 

o Participate in the establishment of municipal monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; 

o Facilitate the collection of data and information for the development of tools and for monitoring and assessment 

o Develop an Excel spreadsheet to track process and performance indicators for all the municipalities enrolled. 

o UNV assigned to the UNICEF Buea Office is required to collaborate closely with NASLA institute in Buea and will collaborate with the PAC/Resource Mobilization Unit to coordinate and provide support for fundraising activities targeting the private sector, with particular emphasis on Douala, where many private entities have a significant presence. 

Expected results: 

o The participating municipalities have adopted the tools and are implementing them; 

o A results framework for each municipality allows for the monitoring of process indicators and performance; o Support is provided to municipalities facing challenges during implementation; 

o Municipalities have strengthened capacities in children's rights and in the areas of the initiative CFM; 

o Data and information are available to reward deserving municipalities; • Monitoring and implementation reports are regularly sent.

Skills and experience

• Very good knowledge of common computer applications and office software, and especially those related to database management and analysis. 

• Perfect command of French, English, and local languages; 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proactive approach; 

• Proven analytical and synthesis skills to report results; 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment 

• Ability to meet deadlines and aptitude for working in the field with communities; 

• Ability to listen, engage in dialogue and design practical solutions to problems faced by the municipal administration regarding procedures and regulations for managing municipal and community affairs; 

• Experience/internship in an association setting and/or short-term training, particularly in local development and decentralization, would be an asset.

Area(s) of expertise

Community development, Education, Health

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Demography, or related specializations

Age

18 - 80

NB:
The 03 UNV thus recruited will be based in Buéa (01), Maroua (01), Yaounde (01)

Long-term benefits and allowances