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UN jobs in Cameroon 🇨🇲
UN-system organisations recruit in Cameroon for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Cameroon — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 5
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
SVN/2026/046/ Finance Assistant-G4- Douala
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Douala, Cameroon
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Finance Assistant (G4) based in Douala, Cameroon, to support financial management and accounting functions for the Country Office and sub-offices. Reporting to the Resource Management Officer and Finance Officer, the incumbent will handle day-to-day treasury activities, including reviewing cash positions, processing payments and receipts in the Wave accounting system, and managing petty cash. Key responsibilities involve verifying invoices and expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and signatures, maintaining financial filing systems, and preparing monthly accounting returns for headquarters. The role requires coordinating with local banks for operational matters and currency exchange negotiations, as well as collating payment requests from sub-offices. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of basic accounting principles (revenue recognition, bank reconciliation), proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and the ability to work under pressure. Fluency in French is mandatory, while English is desirable. Previous experience in international organizations or humanitarian settings is preferred.
Closes 7/27/2026SVN/2026/045/Finance Assistant_G4_Yaounde
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Finance Assistant (G4) for its Cameroon Country Office in Yaounde. Reporting to the Resource Management Officer and Finance Officer, the role supports financial management and accounting functions for the country office and sub-offices. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily finance activities, reviewing cash positions, and processing payments, receipts, and non-cash vouchers in the Wave accounting system. The incumbent ensures proper documentation and signatures are obtained, maintains petty cash, and supports internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. The role involves acting as the primary contact with local banks for operational matters and currency exchange negotiations. Additional duties include preparing monthly accounting returns for HQ, recommending improvements to internal controls, maintaining financial filing systems, and collating Request for Payment documents from sub-offices. The Finance Assistant verifies invoices and expense claims, ensuring goods and services are received before payment. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure. The candidate must be fluent in French, with English being desirable. This role supports IOM's mission of promoting humane and orderly migration through effective financial stewardship.
Closes 7/27/2026SVN/2026/044/Senior Project Associate (Migration policy)/G7/Yaounde
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Senior Project Associate (G7) based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to support strategic engagement in migration governance, policy coherence, and evidence-based programming. Reporting to the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will independently lead and coordinate project implementation, monitor activities against established plans, and analyze implementation difficulties to recommend adjustments. Key responsibilities include compiling and analyzing data across various units (DTM, DDR, MHPSS, etc.) in line with the mission’s integrated data strategy, monitoring budget expenditures, and coordinating financial, administrative, and technical aspects of the project. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors, as well as planning and conducting capacity-building workshops. The associate will also support the integration of UN planning frameworks, supervise reporting staff, and contribute to the development of SOPs and concept papers. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience or a High School diploma with seven years of experience. They must demonstrate proven experience in migration policy, inter-agency coordination, and project management, along with knowledge of international legal frameworks and forced migration issues. Fluency in French is mandatory, and proficiency in English or Spanish is advantageous.
Closes 8/2/2026Communications and Reporting Assistant RSF Project
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Maroua, Cameroon
The Communications and Reporting Assistant supports the Regional Stabilisation Facility for the Lake Chad Basin project, a joint UNDP and LCBC initiative in Cameroon’s Far North region aimed at addressing security, socio-economic, and humanitarian crises. The role focuses on enhancing project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and impact communication. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication strategies, creating high-quality content for reports, newsletters, and social media, and producing audio-visual materials. The incumbent will coordinate stakeholder engagement, manage logistics for communication events, and ensure timely reporting adherence to standards. The position also involves strengthening programme staff capacity in communication skills and facilitating knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English, experience in digital media, and familiarity with local dynamics in the Far North region. This role is critical for documenting project achievements, promoting awareness, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders in a complex security environment.
Closes 7/28/2026Administrative and Finance Assistant projet RSF
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Maroua, Cameroon
The Administrative and Finance Assistant supports the Regional Stabilisation Facility in Cameroon's Far North Region, a multi-donor project aimed at stabilizing areas affected by Boko Haram and fostering long-term development. Reporting to the Head of Stabilization, the incumbent provides critical administrative and financial assistance to the project team in Maroua. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UNDP operational policies, managing cost-recovery systems, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records. The role involves drafting correspondence, managing filing systems, and organizing logistical support for workshops and meetings. The assistant also handles petty cash, travel requests, and asset management, including vehicle fleet maintenance and inventory reporting. Additionally, the position requires supporting audit processes, reconciling accounts, and contributing to knowledge sharing within the country office. The ideal candidate is familiar with the local context, possesses strong administrative and financial skills, and is proficient in French and English. This role is essential for consolidating socio-economic recovery and resilience in a post-conflict environment.
Closes 7/25/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration3
- United Nations Development Programme2
Top countries
- Cameroon5
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