Recruitment United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) November 2026

Assistant in Communication and Public Relations, LSC-5, Yaoundé, Cameroon The position:

Job overview

In Cameroon, the implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme is part of an integrated approach 'Nexus Humanitarian-Development-Peace'. The country faces complex challenges, including humanitarian emergencies in the Far North (Lake Chad Basin crisis), Northwest and Southwest regions, as well as massive reception of refugees in the East. In this dynamic context, UNFPA Cameroon must maintain a high level of visibility, strategic advocacy and accountability towards its donors, institutional partners (Government of Cameroon, Ministry of Youth and Civic Education-MINJEC, Ministry for the Advancement of Women and Family-MINPROFF, Minister of Health Ministry of Public Health-MINSANTE) and beneficiary populations. In order to strengthen the Communication Unit and respond to increased donor requirements for visibility and direct impact monitoring, UNFPA Cameroon is recruiting a Communications and External Relations Assistant based at Yaoundé. Under the general guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Communication and External Relations Assistant’s main mission is to support the design, implementation and promotion of UNFPA Cameroon’s communication, visibility and external relations activities, particularly with donors, institutional partners and the media.

Other information

He/she thus contributes to strengthening UNFPA’s visibility, promoting its mandate and results, as well as developing and maintaining strategic relationships with partners and other stakeholders. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the leading UN agency charged with achieving a world where every pregnancy is desired, every birth is safe and every young person’s potential is realized. UNFPA's Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 Formulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued by focusing on four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet family planning needs; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic changes through evidence-based and human rights policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are under threat, we need people who are honest and ethical, embodying these international norms and standards and ready to defend them with courage and conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who can transform, inspire and achieve sustainable high-impact results, while ensuring external relations, communication, strengthened partnerships and effective resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and financing landscape. We need employees who are transparent, exceptionally rigorous in managing the resources entrusted to them, and who are committed to providing excellence in program results. Job purpose: He/She ensures to promote the mission of UNFPA, to ensure strict compliance with graphic charters and contractual requirements of visibility of donors, and to document factually the impact of humanitarian and development programs on the ground.

Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic Communication for Donors and Resource Mobilization Develop and implement visibility plans specific to each donor-funded project in direct connection with the program and operational teams.

Education / Qualifications

Produce factsheets, results infographics, project briefs, newsletters and evidence-based impact files. Ensure rigorous compliance with UNFPA and donor branding and communication guidelines throughout the project cycle. Monitoring and Accountability: Maintain the donor communication reporting dashboard and support the writing of the Communication and Visibility sections of donor reports.

• 2. Deployment of Communication Strategies for Social and Behavioral Change (CCSC), Digital and Community Media Support the technical deployment and editorial animation of the Digital Youth Platform (in synergy with MINJEC, the National Youth Council of Cameroon-CNJC, Local Youth Corner Cameroon-LOYOC, African Youth and Adolescents Network-AfriYAN and associated networks) including Web-radio, Web-TV and mobile applications modules. Coordinate the production of outreach content for community radios (including women's radios in priority/sensitive areas) in local languages on reproductive health, family planning, and GBV prevention. Support the organisation of multimedia outreach campaigns (forum theatres, 'truck shows' information caravans, photo-voice) focusing on social cohesion and community health.
• 3. Multimedia Production, Media Relations and Knowledge Management Write human interest stories, press releases and press kits, and coordinate the production of high-quality photo/video content capturing transformation in the field. Co-host, optimize and moderate UNFPA Cameroon’s digital platforms (Website, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) with content tailored to target audiences and partners. Facilitate and remobilize the Network of Journalists in Health and Gender of Cameroon, organize press briefings and support media coverage of the annual competition for the best journalistic productions on sexual and reproductive health. Effect measurement and capitalization: Design and test simple tools for audience tracking, measuring the effect of communication campaigns and capitalizing innovations.

Candidate profile

Education: High school diploma completed (baccalaureate) compulsory. A university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field is desirable.

Experience

At least three (5) years of professional experience with increasing responsibilities in communication, external relations, digital content management, journalism or partnerships. Proven experience in the production of institutional visibility materials, writing success stories ('human interest stories') and managing communication campaigns. Prior experience within a United Nations system agency (UNS), an international NGO or a partner organization in a humanitarian and/or development context in Cameroon is a strong asset. Strong understanding of Cameroon’s socio-cultural dynamics and issues related to reproductive health, gender-based violence (GBV), youth empowerment and population issues. Languages: Fluency in French and English required. Required skills: Values: Demonstrate integrity Demonstrate a commitment to UNFPA and the United Nations system Valuing cultural diversity Welcoming change Basic Skills: Get results Be responsible Develop and apply your professional expertise/business acumen Thinking analytically and strategically Working as a team / managing your relationships and yourself Functional skills: Management of donor visibility, branding and accountability requirements. Production of high quality technical and aesthetic communication media. Strategic advocacy and support for resource mobilization. Effective planning, monitoring and coordination of communication deliverables. Apply Before11/10/2026, 11:59 PM

APPLY HERE

[Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]