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VACANCY
Role Title: Research\/Technical Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Location: Cameroon, Niger, or Benin (Open to Remote Work)
EVIHDAF is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in Yaound\u00e9,
Cameroon, which serves the West and Central African regions. It provides services in Research,
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. EVIHDAF has a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a
Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


EVIHDAF is seeking a Research\/Technical Director with demonstrated technical and leadership
capabilities in project design, implementation, and evaluation; publications and research
utilization; and proposal development, in topical areas including family planning and
reproductive health (FP\/RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), nutrition and food
security, and malaria and infectious diseases. The position requires flexibility, strong
organizational skills, and willingness to work under pressure, and involves both local and
international travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Job Location
The selected candidate will ideally work from one of EVIHDAF\u2019s offices (in Cameroon, Niger, and
Benin). However, remote work arrangements can be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Responsibilities
The preferred candidate will:
\u2022 Oversee ongoing projects, especially activities under a five-year (2022-2027), USAID-funded
social and behavior change (SBC) research program named Agency for All.
\u2022 Lead engagement with national and international stakeholders.
\u2022 Prepare work plans, monitor their execution, and refine as needed.
\u2022 Lead and oversee publication efforts and grow the organization\u2019s capabilities in research
utilization.
\u2022 Lead proposal development efforts to expand project portfolio.
\u2022 Supersize and build the capacity of the organization\u2019s research staff.
\u2022 Participate in relevant technical working groups at national and global levels.
Basic qualifications
\u2022 PhD in demography, sociology, public health, the social sciences, or a related field.
\u2022 At least ten (10) years of research experience in the areas of FP\/RH, MNCH and Nutrition.
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\u2022 Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills, with excellent track records in peer-review
publications and conference presentations.
\u2022 Familiarity with SBC research, gender\/social norms, individual and community agency and
empowerment.
\u2022 Proven experience in the design and implementation of a variety of quantitative and
qualitative research activities including data analysis, reporting and dissemination.
\u2022 Experience leading successful global health proposal development efforts.
\u2022 Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and oral skills in both English and French.
\u2022 Ability to succinctly communicate complex research rationales, designs, and learning both
verbally and in writing.
\u2022 Proficiency in using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office Suites and data
analysis software packages (qualitative or quantitative).
\u2022 Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preferred Qualifications
\u2022 Demonstrated ability to effectively manage an interdisciplinary team, interact with and lead
a broad range of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders and institutions across
countries and teams, and foster data use for policy and programmatic decision-making.
\u2022 Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa region.
\u2022 Proven familiarity with US-funded projects and ability to effectively coordinate with U.S.
government agencies, and other technical organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the address
admin@evihdaf.com with the subject line \u2018\u2019Research\/Technical Director\u201d. The application will
consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n