UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Sustainability

On the one hand, the media is an essential channel for UNICEF’s information and advocacy work. They enable UNICEF to communicate and advocate with a wide audience globally on all issues affecting children, goals, mission, and work programmatic. There is a need for UNICEF to develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists by continuously providing them with up-to-date information about children and our work, responding to their inquiries, and publishing well-written, concise, and informative media materials. UNICEF also regularly inquires about information from the media that can help guide its response actions if a necessary plea. UNICEF also recognizes the unique potential of businesses as strong allies in advocacy and delivering results for children. By investing in children by mobilizing their resources and expertise, by applying regulations ensuring respect for children’s rights whether in their workplace, through their markets and business partners, but also at the community level in respect of the environment. The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, specifically SDGs 8, 10, 12, and 17, are an opportunity to engage the private sector alongside States and civil society; to move forward together with common goals by putting people and the planet at the center of the development strategy. Private sector actors have a responsibility to respect and support children’s rights in different aspects: the company as a provider of goods and services for children and their families, employers, sources of expertise, innovation, and financing, but also because the activities of companies have an impact on communities and the environment.

To learn more about UNICEF Cameroon:

https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/CMR/SitePages/AboutUs.aspx

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Partnership, Advocacy, and Communication (PAC) Section, interns will perform the following tasks:

• Support for daily media monitoring (print and online media articles related to UNICEF’s areas of intervention).
• Publication of the UNICEF Office Newsletter.
• Support for multimedia productions. Support in the development of partnerships with the private sector.
• Provide support to external communication activities.

For more details see the attached Terms of reference: 240923 TDR Stagiaire PAC.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have.

• To be currently enrolled/newly graduated, in a university cycle in journalism, communication, or any related discipline.
• Good academic results.
• At least 18 years old.
• Excellent command of French or English.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge in the field of audiovisual production.
•  Motivated to contribute to 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.
• Assist audiovisual productions and productions.
• Storyline production based on audiovisual projects.
• Demonstrated interest in communications in a humanitarian/development context.

For every Child, you demonstrate.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are.
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks: 

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disability are encouraged to apply. The internship position for Yaounde will prioritize candidates with disability.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.