Family Planning & Reproductive Health Research Associate

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Role Title: Family Planning & Reproductive Health Research Associate
Location: Cameroon, Niger, or Benin (Open to Remote Work)
EVIHDAF is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in Yaoundé,
Cameroon, which serves the West and Central African regions. It provides services in Research,
Evaluation & Learning; Data, Analytics & Information Systems; and Social & Behavior Change
(SBC) Strategies. Its practice areas include Health and Health Systems, Nutrition and Food
Security, and Agriculture and Livelihoods. EVIHDAF has a USAID-funded project office in Niamey,
Niger, and a Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin.
EVIHDAF is looking for dynamic and motivated candidates to fill positions of Family Planning &
Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Research Associate.

Job Location
The selected candidates will ideally work from one of EVIHDAF’s offices (in Cameroon, Niger and
Benin). However, remote work arrangements can be considered.

Responsibilities
They will have wide-ranging responsibilities that include:
● Providing support to or overseeing projects in FP/RH and maternal, newborn and child health
(MNCH), especially EVIHDAF’s activities under a five-year (2022-2027), USAID-funded social
and behavior change research (SBC) program named Agency for All.
● Leading publication efforts in the form of Research Briefs, Working Papers and peerreviewed articles, and contributing to growing EVIHDAF’s capabilities in research utilization
● Supporting proposal development efforts to expand EVIHDAF’s project portfolio in FP/RH
and MNCH.
● Contributing to work plans, monitoring their execution, and refining as needed.
● Helping the team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
The positions require flexibility, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work under
pressure, and involves both local and international travels.

Basic qualifications
● PhD in demography, sociology, public health, the social sciences or a related field.
● At least five (5) years of research and publications experience in the area of FP/RH and
MNCH.
● Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills, with good track records in peer-review
publications and conference presentations.
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● Experience in the design and implementation of a variety of quantitative and qualitative
research activities, including data analysis, reporting and dissemination.
● Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and oral skills in both English and French.
● Ability to succinctly communicate complex research rationales, designs, and learning both
verbally and in writing.
● Proficiency in using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office Suites and data
analysis software packages (qualitative or quantitative).
Preferred Qualifications
● Familiarity with SBC research, gender/social norms, individual and community agency and
empowerment.
● Interest or experience in the field of stakeholder engagement and research utilization.
● Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa region.
● Familiarity with USAID-funded projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the address admin@evihdaf.com
with the subject line ‘’FF/RH Research Associate”. The application will consist of:

• A three-page cover letter in English, showing the candidate’s qualifications for the
  position;
• A CV in English of no more than ten (10) pages, ending with names, phone numbers and
  email addresses of three references.
  Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The positions will remain open until
  filled.