Call For Applications Recruitment of an Organizational Development & Financial Sustainability Advisor for Cameroon YMCA
21st YMCA World Council 2026- Toronto
26/07/2026
The Cameroon YMCA, a member of the Africa Alliance of YMCAs and the World YMCA Movement, is committed to youth empowerment, social justice, and sustainable development. As part of its institutional strengthening and financial sustainability agenda, the Cameroon YMCA is seeking to recruit an Organizational Development and Financial Sustainability Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Executive Committee, the Advisor will be responsible for:
I. Leading the institutional, organizational and financial strengthening of the Cameroon YMCA.
II. Enhancing governance, administrative and financial procedures and internal control mechanisms.
III. Developing a strategic plan and a financial sustainability model.
IV. Designing and implementing a resource mobilization and partnership strategy.
V. Supporting the protection, management, and value enhancement of the organization's assets.
VI. Preparing the institutional framework and conditions for the recruitment of the future National General Secretary.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must possess:
I. A minimum of a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Development Studies, or a related field.
II. At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.
III. Demonstrated expertise in governance, organizational development, financial management, internal controls and resource mobilization.
IV. Sound knowledge of the operations and management of NGOs and development organizations.
V. Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation and report-writing skills.
Duration of the Assignment
The assignment will be for a period of 6 to 12 months, based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with possible travel within the country as required.
Application Package
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
I. A cover letter.
II. A detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
III. Copies of academic certificates and employment references.
IV. Contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Submission of Applications
Applications must be submitted by email to recrutement.ymca@goldenec-group.com, no later than 21 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (local time). The subject line of the email should read: "Application – Organizational Development and Financial Sustainability Advisor". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Cameroon YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
