Job offer : Project Communications Officer

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon 

EVIHDAF is an international research and development organization
headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa
region. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of English and French
speaking researchers who combine innovative thinking and rigorous approaches
with the ability to think globally, and the expertise to act local. Regional
and global consultants, some connected to universities, complement our team.
We currently have a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data
Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin. 

EVIHDAF offers comprehensive services in Research, monitoring, evaluation and
learning (RMEL); Data analytics and survey research, Research capacity
strengthening, and Social and behavior change (SBC) research. Our priority
focus areas include Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent
health (RMNCAH); Maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN); Malaria
and infectious diseases; Humanitarian/vulnerable context; and Support to
service delivery. 

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of
Project Communications Officer. As a critical member of our communications
team, s/he will have the primary responsibility of implementing EVIHDAF’s
communication strategy around projects and will work under the supervision of
the Communications and Knowledge Management Officer. The position is based in
Yaoundé, Cameroon and requires flexibility and strong organizational
skills. 

Responsibilities 

Support project communications management.

Support the development and posting of project-related content to
platforms including, but not limited to our website and social media
accounts.

Support the production of various communications materials (banners,
printed documents, posters, etc.).

Write, edit and format project documents and other project-related
communication tools as necessary. 

Facilitate knowledge management and sharing. 
Support the organization of training sessions and workshops.

Learn about new ideas in communications and where appropriate implement
“best practices” gleaned from other projects and activities. 

Perform other relevant tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related field, or
equivalent. 

Minimum 3 years of relevant communications or/and translations experience
required, preferably related to global health in low- and middle- income
countries. 

Familiarity with the field of global health (family planning and
reproductive health, nutrition and food security, malaria, …) in low- and
middle-income countries. 

Proficiency and excellent writing and editing skills in French. 

Good writing and editing skills in English. 

Ability to create compelling and organized narratives, stories, and other
materials for various audiences. 

Good knowledge of website and social media content development techniques
– familiarity with WordPress CMS, is an asset. 

Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office, DeepL Translate, Adobe Creative
Suite, especially InDesign applications and others. 

Ability to work independently and on a team and manage and support
multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate, and work well with
others. 

How to Apply? 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online to the
address: [email protected] with the
subject line ‘’Project Communications Officer”
no later than August 16th, 2024.
The application should consist of: 

A two-page cover letter in English, showing the candidate’s qualifications
for the position. 

A CV in English of no more than five (5) pages, ending with the names,
phone numbers and email addresses of three referees. 

The position will remain open until filled. Other related vacancies can be
accessed at
https://www.evihdaf.com/who-we-are/workwith-us/