J226 – Volunteer – Legal and Compliance (Maternity Cover)
J226 – Volunteer – Legal and Compliance (Maternity Cover)
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Employee type
Full-Time , Fixed/ Short-term contract , Project-Based WorkPosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
For Freelance
No
Application deadline
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Volunteer – Legal and Compliance (Maternity Cover), NGO Reports to: CCO Country Director Supervises: n/a Location: Yaounde Duration: six (06) months
Major Functions
The Volunteer – Legal and Compliance will contribute to effective contract management, legal compliance, due diligence, policy adherence/compliance and the identification of potential legal and reputational risks related to WWF Cameroon’s partnerships and operations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to thorough legal review and analysis of incoming agreements to ensure alignment with WWF internal policies, procedures, and applicable national legislation.
- Support management and monitoring of all incoming and outgoing contracts in the CCO contract management system to ensure contracting procedures are respected and timelines effectively monitored.
- Contribute to the drafting, review, and legal compliance of WWF CCO agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Partnership Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Service Provider Agreements and other legal instruments.
- Contribute to due diligence assessments for partnerships prior to contract establishment, in alignment with WWF Due Diligence guidelines, standards and applicable national legislation.
- Update and manage the CCO Due Diligence database, ensuring the monitoring and follow-up of corrective measures for identified risks.
- Contribute to the legal advice and guidance on contracting matters, legal risks, compliance obligations, and contractual non-compliance to programme teams, technical leads, and CCO leadership team.
- Provide periodic updates on contract status, compliance matters and required actions to thematic leads, project managers, and management, as required.
- Support dispute resolution processes and provide legal guidance on contractual disagreements, escalation mechanisms, and contract non-compliance issues.
- Participate to legal and governance support to promote effective compliance and fiduciary oversight within WWF Cameroon Country Office.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) or equivalent. A Master’s degree in Law will be an added advantage;
- Practical legal experience in a law firm or legal chambers, including exposure to litigation matters, is highly desirable;
- Experience in corporate and contract law is essential, with at least one (1) year of relevant legal experience, preferably within an NGO or similar setting;
- Knowledge or experience in conservation, environmental law, or NGO operations is an asset.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Experience working with donors, partners and the private sector;
- Good communication, networking and influencing skills, with strong written and verbal proficiency in both English and French;
- Experience liaising with external legal counsel;
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and critical reading skills to ensure objective and thorough legal review;
- Adherence to WWF’s values: Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Collaboration.
How to apply:
- Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_to_a_job/ (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
- Choose the job J226 – Volunteer – Legal and Compliance (Maternity Cover)
- Answer to the questionnaire
- After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Volunteer – Legal and Compliance – J226 – Balla
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Job Overview
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Location
Yaounde, Cameroon, Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Attractive
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Functional Area
Legal Affairs
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Degree Level
Bachelors
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Industry
Legal & Professional Services , Non-governmental Organization (NGOs) -
Date Posted
2 months ago
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Apply Before
Aug 10, 2026
