Position Number: 6CMPAX0001RP

Grade: D-1

Parent Sector: Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

Duty Station: Yaounde

Job Family: External Relations

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates

Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 21/09/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Within the framework of the Organization’s global strategy and in conformity with the decisions of its governing bodies, the mission of the UNESCO Yaounde Office is to ensure the implementation of regional strategic orientations while responding to the specific needs of the countries covered – Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe and Chad – in UNESCO’s various fields of competence.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), in close consultation with the Assistant Directors-General of the programme sectors, and with the Directors of the other UNESCO Regional Offices in Africa for project planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting, the incumbent will act as the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaounde and UNESCO Representative in Cameroon, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will work within the framework of UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategies (C/4s), approved Programmes and Budgets (C/5s), the Operational Strategy for the Implementation of Priority Africa and the Priority Gender Equality Action Plan as well as within the framework of internationally agreed development agendas such as Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063, in particular as regards to their regional and sub-regional dimensions.

The incumbent will supervise the Heads of UNESCO National Offices in Brazzaville (Congo), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Libreville (Gabon).

The core result, for which the incumbent will be responsible, is the positioning of UNESCO as a trusted development partner in the countries covered by the Office (Cameroon, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe), promoting integrated sub-regional approaches. Other results are the establishment and implementation of the multidisciplinary programme of the Office in close cooperation with the wider UN system; the effective and efficient management of the Office’s operations, resources, premises and assets; and the establishment and implementation of robust external relations and resources, including with the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CAEMC/CEMAC).

Moreover, the incumbent will participate, or ensure participation of the Office, in the activities of the United Nations in the countries covered by the Office, as well as at the sub-regional level.

Long Description

For further information on the specific above-mentioned programmes, candidates may consult our website: https://www.unesco.org/en, and/or the following documents: 41 C/4 (UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy for 2022 – 2029) and 43 C/5 (Draft UNESCO’s Programme and Budget for 2026 – 2029 quadrennium).

COMPETENCIES – Core (C) & Managerial (M)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)
• Professionalism (C)
• Building partnerships (M)
• Driving and managing change (M)
• Strategic thinking (M)
• Making quality decisions (M)
• Managing performance (M)
• Leading and empowering others (M)

Short Description

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a discipline related to UNESCO’s mandate, public or business administration or international relations, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least fifteen (15) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the United Nations system, other international, national or private sector institutions, including a wide experience in diplomatic work or development issues related to UNESCO’s areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and resources mobilization.
• Proven partnership experience with successful implementation of partners at global, local and community levels.
• Professional experience in the field of education, sciences, culture, social sciences or communication.

Long Description

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to and knowledge of the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
• Institutional leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes and projects, financial and human resources, as well as to exercise appropriate supervision and control.
• Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, as well as exercise supervision and control and ensure continuous training and development of staff.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks.
• Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environments while upholding objectivity, impartiality and sensitivity to gender equality and diversity issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a proven ability to represent institutional priorities and engage with a broad spectrum of high-level partners.

Long Description

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of and drafting skills in one of the working languages (English or French) of the Organization and ability to work in the second language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Courses/degree/training in a management-related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, development.

Long Description

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Good geopolitical knowledge of the region as well as understanding of current international affairs.
• Political acumen and strong organizational awareness.
• Strong global professional network.
• Good knowledge of the United Nations system.

LANGUAGES

• Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is US$164 898.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Geographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCO’s international posts.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: https://www.whed.net
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by the Organization, is required for International Professional positions.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Contract type: Service contract

Level: SC10

Unit: Education Sector (ED)

Duty station: Yaoundé

Work location: On-site

Contract duration: 12 months

Recruitment open to: External candidates

Application deadline (midnight, UTC+1): 04/09/2026 

UNESCO’s core values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for diversity and Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa, based in Yaoundé, covers the following countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Chad. The Regional Office’s education sector supports these Member States in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) and transforming their education systems.

More specifically, it supports the development and implementation of sectoral policies and strategies for education and training, provides technical support for the development of information systems for education management, teacher training and professional development, ICT integration and digitalization, improvement of the quality of learning, equity and inclusion.

Through its interventions, the UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé supports Cameroon in implementing the Program to Support the Professionalization of the Teaching Profession in Cameroon (PAPMEC). Funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), PAPMEC aims to transform the quality and service delivery of teachers in order to significantly improve equitable access to quality education and the achievement of basic learning for all, particularly for girls and the most vulnerable children, including refugee and internally displaced children.

In order to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of its interventions, the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé is recruiting a Technical Project Coordinator for Education.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the preparation and compilation of technical documents and the follow-up of requests in coordination with the teams of the Regional Office, Headquarters and with partners.

Fundamental (F) and Managerial (M) Skills

• • Communication (F)
  • Responsibility (F)
  • Innovation (F)
  • Knowledge sharing and a constant drive for improvement (F)
  • Planning and organization (F)
  • Professionalism (F)
  • Teamwork (F)

   

• For detailed information, please consult the  UNESCO Competence Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING

• University degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in the field of education, social sciences or other equivalent field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Have 4 to 7 years of professional experience in the design, implementation and/or monitoring and evaluation of education and training sector projects and programs with government and civil society partners.
• Having experience with office procedures and practices, preferably within the United Nations system or in a multicultural environment, is desirable.
• Have proven professional experience in matters relating to teacher training, ICT in education, the didactics of primary school subjects and lifelong learning.
• To have a very good knowledge of African educational contexts in general and of the Cameroonian education system in particular.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Skills in managing and implementing education sector projects.
• Proficiency in computer tools, particularly the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent listening and leadership skills within a multidisciplinary and/or multicultural team.
• High sense of professional duty, honesty and responsibility.
• Flexible and proactive personality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to regularly carry out missions, particularly in diverse and challenging contexts.

LANGUAGES

• Proficiency in French and/or English. 
• A good knowledge of the other language is an asset. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in human resources management issues (recruitment, allocation, redeployment of teachers).
• Experience working with United Nations Agencies, Ministries in charge of education and training, and international organizations in educational projects.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good adaptability, dynamism, initiative, discretion and mature judgment.
• Ability to carry out missions in diverse and challenging environments.
• Excellent ability to present effectively to a diverse audience.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website . No changes can be made to the submitted application.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, panel interviews, and reference checks. In addition, candidates may be asked to provide further information deemed relevant to the qualifications required for the position.

Please note that all candidates, whether successful or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application promptly.

Shortlisted candidates may also be added to talent pools, subject to their consent (see Data Privacy Statement).

Contract type: Service contract

Level: SC10

Unit: Education Sector (ED)

Duty station: Yaoundé

Work location: On-site

Contract duration: 12 months

Recruitment open to: External candidates

Application deadline (midnight, UTC+1): 04/09/2026 

UNESCO’s core values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for diversity and Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa, based in Yaoundé, covers the following countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Chad. The Regional Office’s education sector supports these Member States in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) and transforming their education systems.

More specifically, it supports the development and implementation of sectoral policies and strategies for education and training, provides technical support for the development of information systems for education management, teacher training and professional development, ICT integration and digitalization, improvement of the quality of learning, equity and inclusion.

To ensure effective and efficient implementation of its interventions, the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa in Yaoundé is recruiting a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for Education.   

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement an information flow to ensure the availability of data needed to populate project results frameworks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of project achievements, certifying the quality of indicator measurement.
• Develop or adapt digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, or others), in collaboration with project partners.
• Provide training and support to field teams on the use of digital tools.
• Supervise the collection, entry, verification, cleaning and archiving of data.
• Maintain a secure and accessible database, ensuring data quality, disaggregation and traceability.
• Contribute to the integration of cross-cutting considerations (gender, inclusion, equity) into the monitoring and evaluation system of projects.

3. Knowledge management and capitalization

• Establish mechanisms for documenting, analyzing and disseminating best practices, innovations and lessons learned.
• Support the organization of learning workshops between implementing partners and national stakeholders.
• Produce capitalization sheets, summary notes, etc.
• Promote networking among M&E stakeholders within the framework of projects.

4. Reporting

• To produce high-quality, reliable project progress reports that meet project requirements through the measurement of performance indicators, qualitative monitoring, and to suggest innovative approaches to achieving results while taking into account execution processes.
• Establish and maintain a consolidated dashboard to monitor project progress and budget execution, as a strategic tool for decision support and performance management.
• Produce consolidated periodic performance reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually) covering all project components and partners.
• Support the preparation of joint reports for donors, particularly according to their requirements.
• Develop presentations and visual aids (infographics, dashboards, etc.) for coordination meetings, supervision missions, and joint reviews.

5. Evaluation

• Support project evaluations (baseline, mid-term, final), including methodological design, coordination and monitoring.
• Contribute to monitoring the implementation of recommendations from evaluations.
• Participate in inter-agency technical meetings and meetings with national authorities related to monitoring and evaluation.

Fundamental (F) and Managerial (M) Skills

• Comunicación (B)
• Responsibilidad (B)
• Innovación (B)
• Interchange of knowledge and continued improvement (B)
• Planning and organization (B)
• Interchange of knowledge and continued improvement (B)
• Teamwork (B)

For detailed information, consult the UNESCO Competency Mark .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING

• Hold a university degree at Master’s level (or equivalent) in monitoring and evaluation, project management or information systems, education statistics, demography, education planning, computer science or any other relevant field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Have 4 to 7 years of experience in monitoring educational projects, particularly in multi-partner contexts, funded by international donors.
• Have experience working with the United Nations and/or the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
• Good knowledge of the educational context in Central Africa in general and in Cameroon in particular, of development partners and other civil society actors active in the field of education and training.
• Have proven experience with data collection applications based on Open Data Kit (ODK) or similar platforms (KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, etc.).
• Possess solid expertise in education management information systems (EMIS) and digital tools such as QGIS, PowerBi, etc.
• Having extensive experience in planning and managing education systems is an asset.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Excellent listening and leadership skills within a multidisciplinary and/or multicultural team.
• High sense of professional duty, honesty and responsibility.
• Flexible and proactive personality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to regularly carry out missions, particularly in diverse and challenging contexts.

LANGUAGES

• Proficiency in French and/or English.
• A good knowledge of the other language is an asset.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience on education issues related to SDG4, CESA 2026-2035, the Education and Training Sector Strategy 2023-2030 and the Cameroon Partnership Pact.
• Experience working with United Nations Agencies, Ministries in charge of education and training, and international organizations in educational projects.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation on teaching issues (human resources management, initial and continuing training, pedagogical supervision, teaching/learning, etc.).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good adaptability, dynamism, initiative, discretion and mature judgment.
• Ability to carry out missions in diverse and challenging environments.
• Excellent ability to present effectively to a diverse audience.
• Advanced computer skills.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all applicants must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website . No changes can be made to the submitted application.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, panel interviews, and reference checks. In addition, candidates may be asked to provide further information deemed relevant to the qualifications required for the position.

Please note that all candidates, whether successful or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application on time.

Shortlisted candidates may also be added to talent pools, subject to their consent (see Data Privacy Statement).