{"id":44334,"date":"2023-10-16T13:51:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/?post_type=emplois&p=44334"},"modified":"2023-10-16T13:51:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:51:28","slug":"project-officer","status":"publish","type":"emplois","link":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/recrutements-emplois-stages\/2023\/project-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EVIHDAF is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in
Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa region. 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. We have a USAID-funded project office
in Niamey, Niger, and a Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin (www.evihdaf.com).
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Project Officer,
to support the five-year (2022-2027) USAID-funded Agency for All (A4All) project. The project
will generate evidence on the role of agency in effective social and behavior change
programming to improve health and well-being for individuals and communities, with focus
on cross-sector development outcomes including family planning and reproductive health,
maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, infectious disease, and HIV\/AIDS. EVIHDAF is
implementing a number of activities as part of A4All, including institutional research capacity
building of research institutions in Ouagadougou Partnership countries.
The candidate will work under the supervision of the Research Capacity Building Manager of
EVIHDAF Benin. The position is based in Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon and requires flexibility as well
as strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities<\/strong>
In particular, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
\u2022 Ensure the day-to-day management of research capacity building project activities,
including document review, coordination of comments and finalization of project
documents.
\u2022 Develop the project’s foundational documents, including the monthly activity plan, the
monitoring and evaluation framework.
\u2022 Plan meetings for internal coordination of the project, and follow-up of implementation
with partners, research institutions and the beneficiaries.
\u2022 Administrative and Logistics Management: Oversee the management of the
administrative aspects of the project, including contract preparation, procurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

management, visa management, and compliance with local regulations. Coordinate the
logistics of project activities, including travel planning, meeting, and training
arrangements, meeting room reservations, and management of necessary equipment.
Track project work schedules, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all expenditures and
activities are carried out in accordance with available resources and budget constraints.
Manage project archives and documentation, including reports, correspondence,
invoices, and tracking data.
\u2022 Communication and reporting: Establish and maintain effective communication
channels with project partners, stakeholders and research institutions involved. Prepare
and present periodic meeting reports on project progress, performance indicators, and
results achieved.
\u2022 Partnership Management: Maintain cordial and strong relationships with project
partners, including research institutions and consortium members. Work closely with
partners to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of the project.
\u2022 Carry out any other task assigned to him\/her.
The Project Assistant will play a critical role in the success of EVIHDAF’s research capacity
building project, ensuring that all activities are carried out effectively, efficiently and in line
with the organization’s objectives and quality standards.
Required Skills<\/strong>
\u2022 Teamwork: Develop and promote effective collaboration within and between units to
achieve common goals and optimize results.
\u2022 Deliver Results: Produce and deliver quality results in a timely and service-oriented
manner. Be action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
\u2022 Manage and share knowledge: Continually seeks to learn, share knowledge, and
innovate.
\u2022 Sense of Responsibility: Takes ownership in the achievement of the organization’s
priorities and takes responsibility for own actions and delegated tasks.
\u2022 Communication: Encourage and contribute to clear and open communication. Explains
complex topics in an informative, inspiring, and motivating way.
\u2022 Humility: Be humble and open to recognizing one\u2019s own limitations
Qualifications<\/strong>
\u2022 Master’s degree or equivalent degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project
Management.
\u2022 At least 3 years of research experience or project management in key areas including
reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health and adolescent and youth health,
nutrition (RMNCAJ\/Nut), malaria and infectious diseases.
\u2022 Perfect command of written and spoken French.
\u2022 Have professional English language skills.3
\u2022 Good command of computer tools, in particular, Microsoft Office applications (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint).
\u2022 Ability to work under pressure, be proactive, and make informed decisions.
\u2022 Data visualization skills, social media communication will be an added value.
How to apply?<\/strong>
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by email no later than October
31, 2023, to the address admin@evihdaf.com with the subject ‘Project Officer’. The
application package will include:
\u2022 A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages including, among other things, the
candidate’s experience, and suitability for the position.
\u2022 A CV of no more than five (5) pages in length including the names, phone numbers and
email address of two referees and the date he\/she would be available.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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