Recruitment of Inclusive Learning Environment Officer – UNICEF Cameroon

UNICEF Cameroon Recruitment of Inclusive Learning Environment Officer, Yaounde, Cameroon

Description of assignment title: Inclusive Learning Environment Officer.
Assignment country: Cameroon.
Duty stations: Yaounde.
Work location: On UN premises.
Expected start date: 06/28/2026
Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances.
Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality.
Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule: Full-time.

Task description:

Under the supervision of the  Education Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following responsibilities:
Programme Coordination and Implementation

• Monitor the implementation of activities in existing and newly established music nuclei and learning spaces.
  Inclusion and Protective Learning Environments.
• Support awareness and sensitization activities promoting child rights and safeguarding principles.
  Capacity Building and PSEA.
• Promote the inclusion and participation of vulnerable and marginalized children, including out-of-school children, children with disabilities, internally displaced and refugee children, and teenage mothers.
• Support activities aimed at strengthening safe, inclusive, and protective learning environments for children and adolescents.
• Coordinate and support the implementation and scale-up of the “I Am Music” programme across targeted intervention areas.
• Ensure alignment of programme activities with the strategic priorities and objectives of the Education Section.
• Support coordination with implementing partners, schools, youth centres, government counterparts, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to the integration of child protection, psychosocial support, gender-sensitive approaches, and inclusion within programme activities.
• Support the organization and facilitation of training sessions for teachers, facilitators, and youth centre staff on:
  • Child Rights.
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
  • El Sistema-inspired methodologies.
  • Music pedagogy.
  • Inclusive and protective learning approaches.
• Support dissemination and adherence to UNICEF safeguarding and PSEA standards among partners and programme stakeholders.
• Contribute to strengthening accountability and safe reporting mechanisms within programme implementation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting.
• Support engagement with communities, youth networks, and local leaders to strengthen programme ownership and participation.
• Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, and technical discussions related to  education and child protection.
• Contribute to strengthening collaboration with government counterparts and implementing partners.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of the Education Programme.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to assess programme implementation, identify challenges, and support quality assurance.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to programme activities and results.
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports, briefing notes, presentations, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Support documentation of innovative practices and programme achievements.
• Partnerships and Community Engagement.

Eligibility criteria

• Age: 18 – 80
• Required experience: 3 years
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Languages:

• French, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required.

Required education level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Arts Education, International Development, Project Management, or related fields.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 3 years) in music, partner management, coordination, protective learning environment and PSEA.
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others.
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kobo toolbox, canvas, social media, and others).

Area(s) of expertise:

•  Education, Development programmes.