Job Opportunity : FP/RH Research & Evaluation Officer

Description de l'offre

EVIHDAF (Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa) Vacancy – FP/RH Research & Evaluation Officer Yaounde, May 5, 2020 EVIHDAF (Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa) is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa region. Its priority countries include Cameroon, Congo DR, Niger, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Guinea. It provides services in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning; Data, Analytics & Information Systems; and Social & Behavior Change Strategies. Its practice areas include Health and Health Systems, Nutrition and Food Security, and Agriculture and Livelihoods (www.evihdaf.com). We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RF) Research & Evaluation Officer. S/he will have wide‑ranging responsibilities, providing support to or overseeing existing projects, growing our capabilities in research utilization, leading and coordinating efforts to attract new projects, and leading publications and coordinating social media communications. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, willingness to work under pressure, and motivation to invest in the growth and development of EVIHDAF. It is based in our office in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and reports to the Executive Manager. Preferred Skills/Prerequisites PhD in social sciences or related field; Research and publications experience in key areas including family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH), nutrition and food security; Fluency in English and strong writing and presentation skills in both English and French; Work experience in Cameroon and at least one other African country; Proven experience in research design, qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, data analysis and reporting; Interest in the field of stakeholder engagement and research utilization; Familiarity with social media communications; Experience in conference presentation will be …