Team Leader Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

Team Leader Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

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Employee type

Full-Time , Fixed/ Short-term contract

Position

Experienced Professional

Offer Salary

Competitive

For Freelance

No

Application deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

The Team Leader - Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development works to support achievement of UNDP strategic objectives to create a world where people and planet thrive together

  • Apply Before: 07/30/2026, 05:59 AM 
  • Job Schedule: Full time 
  • Locations: Yaounde, Cameroon 
  • Agency: UNDP 
  • Grade: NOB 
  • Vacancy Type: Fixed Term 
  • Practice Area: Nature, Climate and Energy 
  • Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa 
  • Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension 
  • Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience 
  • Required Languages: Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required. 
  • Desired Languages: Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is require 

  • Key Duties and Accountabilities

  • 1. Substantively contribute to formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies 
    Contribute to analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country; and contribute collaborative inputs to the UN Common Country Assessment and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNCCA and UNSDCF) as well as to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents.

  • Contribute to operationalizing UNSDCF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies.
  • Ensure implementation of relevant programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the effectiveness of CO business processes. 

  • 2. Ensure effective management of the CO programme within the assigned thematic/sector areas focusing on quality assurance and risk management from formulation to implementation of the country programme. 
    Contribute to design and formulation of CO programme, translate UNDP priorities into local interventions, and oversee programme implementation with the implementing partners within the assigned programme areas. Ensure that design and formulation of programme considers societal digital technology risks and opportunities and other future signals.

  • Oversee planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the assigned programme areas; and track use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Ensure digital technology solutions in programme implementation are managed towards scalability and sustainability in line with UNDP’s digital standards.
  • Ensure effective application of results-based management tools and track achievement of strategic results.

  • 3. Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.

  • Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector (if applicable to CO), and civil society in assigned programme/ thematic areas.   
  • Identify strategic programme areas of cooperation including for joint programming. 
  • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, and substantively contribute to Country office resource mobilization efforts. 

  • 4. Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

  • Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
  • Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners.
  • Provide substantive support in the development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.

  • 5. Ensure People Management and Team Leadership

  • Lead, supervise and mentor programme staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and learning, by emphasizing the quality of teamwork
  • Ensure effective performance management, capacity development and staff wellbeing.
  • Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in team management and programme delivery.

  • Required Skills and Experience

  • Education:

  • Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Agroeconomic, Agronomy, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or related field is required. 

    Or

  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree 

  • Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing advisory services management, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects in relevant thematic areas; and establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and national governments is required.
Skills
Operations Management Bilingual communication French proficiency
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Job Overview

  • Location

    Rue 1794, Ekoudou, Yaoundé, Cameroon, Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon

  • Offered Salary

    Competitive

  • Qualification

    Experienced Professional

  • Functional Area

    Training & Development

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors

  • Industry

    Government , Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)

  • Date Posted

    3 months ago

  • Apply Before

    Jul 30, 2026

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