Conduct desk research on child safeguarding in football academies in Cameroon
Organizational Context
The Cameroon Association of Active Youths (CAMAAY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable community development across Cameroon. It focuses on agriculture, education, healthcare, sports, social well-being, and environmental protection, working in collaboration with local communities, government, and other organizations. CAMAAY aims to foster individual growth and contribution to socioeconomic development, aligning with UN objectives for a better world.
Job Purpose
This role involves conducting comprehensive desk research on child safeguarding within football academies in Cameroon, as a foundational step for a potential child protection program. The research will identify documented issues of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, map existing child protection measures, and highlight gaps between ideal protections and current practices. Findings will inform future field research and awareness campaigns targeting academies, parents, and children. The assignment is remote, requiring approximately 11-15 hours per week over 8 weeks, with regular communication and a final research brief due within this period.
Responsibilities
The online volunteer will conduct remote desk research on child safeguarding in football academies in Cameroon, with broader African and international context as relevant. Key duties include gathering and reviewing various sources (reports, news, academic articles, NGO/government documents), documenting reported forms of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking in youth football settings. The volunteer will map current child protection measures in academies, identify gaps, and summarize relevant national laws and international frameworks. The final output will be a clear, well-sourced research brief. Communication will be via video call, email, and WhatsApp, with weekly status updates.
Work Experience
The volunteer must be confident in finding, assessing, and summarizing information from reports, news, and academic sources. Strong written English and organized note-taking skills are necessary. Experience in social sciences, human rights, child protection, law, or sports management is considered an asset but not mandatory.
Skills
Key skills include strong research and analytical abilities, effective information synthesis, clear written communication, and organized note-taking. The volunteer must demonstrate discretion and sensitivity when dealing with sensitive subject matter. Familiarity with knowledge management and reporting processes is beneficial.