Research Officer

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, peer-reviewed 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.

-   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: admin@evihdaf.com with the subject line ‘’Research Officer”.

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/work-with-us/