Avis de recrutement : Communications and Knowledge Management Assistant

Description de l'offre

Job Title: Communications and Knowledge Management Assistant

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

About EVIHDAF

EVIHDAF (Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa) is a leading Africa-led research and development organization dedicated to strengthening evidence-based decision-making and building resilient systems for sustainable human development. Headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with operations across West and Central Africa, EVIHDAF delivers integrated solutions in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL), Data Systems for Decision-Making, Program Implementation and Scale-Up, Capacity Strengthening, and Regional Coordination. By combining technical excellence, digital innovation, artificial intelligence-enabled approaches, and strong local partnerships, EVIHDAF supports governments, development partners, and communities to generate evidence, strengthen systems, respond to emerging challenges, and scale impactful solutions across the continent. For more information, visit www.evihdaf.com.

Position Summary

EVIHDAF seeks a dynamic, creative, and technology-driven Communications and Knowledge Management Assistant to support communication, knowledge management, and digital engagement activities. The successful candidate will help develop communication products, strengthen knowledge-sharing systems while leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve content development, productivity, knowledge sharing, and organizational learning.

Key Responsibilities

Communications and Content Development

·      Develop, edit, and publish high-quality communication materials - including policy briefs, success stories, newsletters, reports, blogs, fact sheets, and presentations - utilizing generative AI writing and translation assistants (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or DeepL) to accelerate drafting, ensure clarity, and enhance quality.

·      Support the creation, updating, and dissemination of content for EVIHDAF's WordPress website, social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X), and digital channels, leveraging AI utilities for search engine optimization (SEO), automated scheduling, and targeted audience outreach.

·      Assist in designing visually engaging communication products - such as brochures, posters, banners, and infographics - using AI-powered design platforms (such as Canva Magic Studio or Adobe Express) to streamline and scale graphic creation.

·      Ensure consistency of branding, messaging, and quality control across all visibility products, responsibly managing data privacy and ensuring that AI-generated content aligns strictly with EVIHDAF standards

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning

·      Support the organization, documentation, storage, and dissemination of institutional knowledge and project learnings, exploring and implementing AI-driven indexing, searching, and categorization tools to streamline knowledge retrieval.

·      Develop and maintain digital archives, resource libraries, and knowledge repositories, utilizing AI-enabled classification systems for smarter resource management.

·      Capture lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and project achievements, employing AI tools to analyze technical reports and extract actionable insights, summaries, and key highlights.

·      Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, learning events, workshops, webinars, and communities of practice, using AI-assisted live transcription, automated translation, and instant meeting-summary generators.

·      Assist project teams in documenting and sharing evidence, research findings, and project results by leveraging AI to translate complex scientific data into accessible summaries and dissemination packages.

Events and Organizational Support

·      Assist in organizing conferences, workshops, training sessions, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities, using AI-powered planning tools to draft promotional materials, invitations, and agendas.

·      Support event documentation, reporting, photography, and content dissemination, leveraging AI tools to quickly transcribe recorded sessions, draft post-event reports, and repurpose key moments for digital media.

·      Perform other communication and knowledge management-related duties as assigned, actively researching and testing emerging AI applications and prompt-engineering workflows to enhance overall organizational productivity.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Journalism, Translation, Marketing, International Development, Digital Media, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in communications, knowledge management, digital media, or related fields.
• Experience supporting international development, public health, research, monitoring and evaluation, or donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing digital content and communication products.

Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with AI tools including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, DeepL, Grammarly, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of content management systems (WordPress preferred).
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into engaging and user-friendly content.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, innovation, and organizational learning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application before September 12^th, 2026, by email to recruitment@evihdaf.com with the subject line: "Coms & KM Assistant".

The application package should include:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) in English highlighting the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
• A CV in English (maximum 5 pages), including the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, prior to September 12^th, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EVIHDAF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, or religion.