Job vacancy : Research 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 who is experienced in
qualitative research to fill the position of Research Officer. He/she will
provide support to existing projects, and will have wide-ranging
responsibilities, including with regard to study design and implementation,
data collection and analysis, publications (Briefs, Working Papers,
peerreviewed articles) and dissemination. The position requires flexibility,
strong organizational skills, willingness to work under pressure, and
motivation to invest in the growth and development of EVIHDAF. The position is
based in our office in Yaoundé, Cameroon. 

Preferred Skills/Prerequisites 

Master’s degree in public health, Sociology or the Social Sciences or a
related field. 

At least three years’ experience in research in key areas including family
planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), maternal, newborn and child
health (MNCH), sexual and reproductive health (SRH), with focus on
qualitative research. – Fluency in English and strong writing and
presentation skills in English. Vacancy 

Research Officer 2 – Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, …). 

Ability to work under pressure, to be proactive and to make informed
decisions. 

Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software packages. 
Fluency in French will be an added value. 

Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at conferences
will be an asset. – Familiarity with social media communications will be
an added value. 

How to Apply? 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online to the
address: [email protected] with the
subject line ‘’Research 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/.