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VACANCY
Role Title \u2013 Nutrition & Food Security Research Associate
Location: Cameroon, Niger, or Benin (Open to Remote Work)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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
(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 Nutrition & Food
Security Research Associate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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


Responsibilities
They will have wide-ranging responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:
\u25cf Leading proposal development efforts to build a portfolio of nutrition activities, and lead
publications (Research Briefs, Working Papers, peer-reviewed articles), leveraging
EVIHDAF\u2019s recent projects with UNICEF, Concern Worldwide, and the World Food Program
(WFP).
\u25cf Providing support to or overseeing projects in the field of nutrition and food security,
especially EVIHDAF\u2019s activities under a five-year (2022-2027), USAID-funded social and
behaviour change (SBC) research program named Agency for All
\u25cf Leading publication efforts in the form of Research Briefs, Working Papers and peerreviewed articles, and contributing to growing EVIHDAF\u2019s capabilities in research utilization.
\u25cf Contributing to work plans, monitoring their execution, and refining as needed.
\u25cf 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Basic qualifications
\u25cf PhD in nutrition, public health, epidemiology, the social sciences or a related field.
\u25cf At least five (5) years of research and publications experience in the area of nutrition and
food security.
\u25cf Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills, with a good track record in peer-review
publications and conference presentations.
\u25cf Experience in the design and implementation of a variety of quantitative and qualitative
research activities, including data analysis, reporting and dissemination.
\u25cf Strong interpersonal communication, (writing and oral skills) in either English or French; the
ability to speak English and French is an added advantage.
\u25cf Ability to succinctly communicate complex research rationales, designs, and learning both
verbally and in writing.
\u25cf Proficiency in using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office Suites and data
analysis software packages (qualitative or quantitative);
\u25cf Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.
Preferred Qualifications
\u25cf Familiarity with SBC research, gender\/social norms, individual and community agency and
empowerment.
\u25cf Interest or experience in the field of stakeholder engagement and research utilization.
\u25cf Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa region.
\u25cf 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 \u2018\u2019Nutrition\/FS Research Associate\u201d. The application will consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n