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UN jobs in Yaounde, Cameroon 🇨🇲
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Yaounde, Cameroon, Cameroon. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 9
- Organisations
- 5
- Last refreshed
- Jun 03, 2026
Latest open roles
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E T Temporary (Junior Service Delivery Analyst)
World Bank Group · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
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SVN2026/38/National Project Officer/NOB/Yaounde
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The National Project Officer supports the management and implementation of the EU-funded project 'Cameroon Migration Governance Enhancement' aimed at strengthening national migration policy, institutional capacities, and sustainable reintegration of migrants. Key responsibilities include coordinating project operations, monitoring and evaluating activities, managing data and communications, preparing reports, and liaising with donors, partners, and stakeholders. The role requires strong project management, supervisory, and communication skills, with experience in migration governance and working with vulnerable populations. The position is based in Yaounde, Cameroon, and involves regular travel.
Related Organization Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
SVN/2026/32/Radiology Technologist/G5/ YDE&DLA
International Organization for Migration · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The Radiology Technologist will work under the supervision of a Senior Radiologic Technologist within the IOM Health Assessment Programme, responsible for producing high-quality chest X-rays of refugees and migrants. Key duties include performing X-ray examinations according to international standards, ensuring proper radiation protection, maintaining equipment and image quality, and coordinating with radiologists and teleradiology centers. The role involves quality assurance, workflow optimization, data management, and infection control. The position requires adherence to technical instructions from resettlement countries and participation in maintaining radiation safety protocols.
Related Organization Closes Jun 11, 2026 -
Data Specialist [Open to all applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The Data Specialist will support the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) by strengthening data architecture and governance to enable robust analytical systems, data quality, and traceability. Key responsibilities include managing portfolio data and analytics, supporting results monitoring and performance analysis, developing data visualization tools, ensuring risk monitoring and data protection, and facilitating knowledge management. The role involves working with digital tools like CAFI-PES, CAFI-Connect, and the Metrics Hub to support performance-based programming, donor accountability, and strategic decision-making across CAFI's multi-country portfolio. The position requires strong technical skills in data management, analytics, and digital monitoring systems, with a focus on environmental conservation and sustainable development.
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Small Grants Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The Small Grants Programme Assistant supports the implementation and management of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), which provides direct grants to community-based organizations addressing global environmental concerns such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and land degradation. The role involves assisting the National Coordinator in project management, financial oversight, administrative support, and knowledge management. Key responsibilities include supporting project proposal evaluation, financial reporting, database maintenance, event organization, and communication with stakeholders. The position requires strong administrative and organizational skills, familiarity with project management tools, and experience in environmental or development programming.
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Stagiaire en Communication et visibilité des projets des jeunes et des femmes
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Communication and Project Visibility Intern to support communication strategies and visibility initiatives for youth and women projects. The intern will assist in producing content such as articles, social media posts, and success stories, support communication coverage of events, collect and organize visual materials, and contribute to updating digital platforms. The role also involves documenting best practices and innovations in youth entrepreneurship projects, and supporting logistical and communication needs for events and field missions. The position is ideal for a recent graduate in Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, or related fields, with strong proficiency in French and English, and experience with Google Workspace tools.
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Stagiaire en Entreprenariat des jeunes
United Nations Development Programme · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a young entrepreneur internship candidate to support the implementation, monitoring, and capitalization of youth entrepreneurship initiatives. The intern will assist in planning and executing activities such as calls for proposals, stakeholder engagement, training sessions, incubation programs, and workshops. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, digitalizing processes, communication support, report writing, logistical coordination, and documentation management. The role requires recent university graduates with degrees in entrepreneurship, agriculture, economics, project engineering, innovation, or related fields. The intern will work under supervision to contribute to the UNDP's mission of youth empowerment and women's economic advancement.
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UN Women: Programme Management Specialist, NPSA 11
UN Women · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The Programme Management Specialist supports UN Women's strategic implementation in Cameroon, managing program development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting aligned with the 2027-2031 Strategic Note. Key responsibilities include advising on program design, overseeing budget and staff management, coordinating with partners, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong program management skills, experience in gender-related programming, and proficiency in results-based management. The incumbent works under the guidance of the Country Representative and contributes to achieving gender equality and women's empowerment goals.
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Protection Intern - Research & Reporting
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking a Protection Intern to support research and reporting activities in the field of refugee protection. The intern will be responsible for conducting research, synthesizing complex protection information, and producing clear written products such as reports, briefing notes, and analytical summaries. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, with a demonstrated academic interest in refugee protection, human rights, displacement dynamics, or African political contexts. The intern will work under guidance, focusing on Community-Based Protection approaches and durable solutions, including social cohesion and humanitarian–development nexus frameworks. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with a security level 2 classification. The ideal candidate must have strong English writing skills and a working knowledge of French is preferred.
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Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme 4
- International Organization for Migration 2
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees 1
- UN Women 1
- World Bank Group 1
Top countries
- Cameroon 9
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