Recruitment Notice: Research Assistant

Recruitment Notice: Research Assistant

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Job Description (En ) Job
Title: Research Assistant Mapper

Job openings: 01
Location: Center
Under the responsibility of: Senior Technical Research Manager
Type of contract: Fixed term (03 months)
Start date: 09/12/2022
Deadline for submitting applications: 09/08/2022

Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better.
This is one of those moments.”
-Elizabeth Glaser
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation is a world leader in the fight against HIV and AIDS in children. EGPAF operates in 16 countries and more than 5,000 sites worldwide to prevent vertical transmission of HIV to children and support those who are already infected. Today, thanks to the success of the work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a global workforce of more than 3,100 people, nine out of 10 of whom work in the field – the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care and treatment, and to advance innovative research.

Purpose of the position
The Cartographer will be assigned to the central office in Yaoundé. He/she will work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Technical Research Manager and the Associate Research Director. He/she will be mainly responsible for the production of maps from the GPS coordinates collected as part of the implementation of the Foundation’s research projects in Cameroon. He/she will collaborate with all staff in the Research and Evaluation Department, including Public Health Evaluation Officers, Deputy Public Health Evaluation Officers and Data Manager, etc. and ensure compliance with EGPAF procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process, analyze and evaluate cartographic information;
• Design maps, graphics, illustrations and layouts at various scales;
• Communicate information through the use of color, symbols, style and other means;
• Use of computers to compile and produce graphics for specialist and general users;
• Design, maintenance and manipulation of geographic information (GI) databases;
• Capture, maintain and produce digital geographic data;
• Verify and evaluate the content and accuracy of printed maps and graphics;
• Maintain a good relationship with collaborators and other staff involved in the process
• Ensure the quality and timely completion of all activities;

Qualifications required
• Level: Baccalaureate +3 in Geometry, Statistics, environmental sciences or geography
• Skills in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS software (QGIS, ACGIS, ARCMAP, etc.)
• Have an aptitude for the use of new specialized software;
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Language: bilingualism (French and English). However, be able to speak one language fluently and be proficient in the other language.
• Other skills required: have good interpersonal skills, be available, flexible, be on time, be rigorous and motivated.

Skills

The Foundation expects all Foundation employees to possess the fundamental skills of interpersonal relations, communication, accountability, continuous learning and their work is results-oriented. The ideal candidate (2) will master or possess the following skills, specific to the individual level and for the said position
: critical to identify and analyze problems, assess relevance and accuracy of information, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Flexibility – Flexibility is a person’s ability to be open to change and new information and to adapt quickly to new information, changing conditions or unforeseen obstacles.
• Resilience – Resilience is a person’s ability to deal effectively with pressure, to remain optimistic and persistent in the face of adversity, and to recover quickly from mistakes.
• Time Management – Time management is a person’s ability to effectively manage their time and resources to ensure work is done efficiently.

Evaluation criteria:
Criteria Description Percentage

Technical skills The technical qualification will be assessed during an interview with a selection committee: Note that only the preselected candidate will be contacted for the assessment of theoretical and practical skills, the interview. 60%
honorarium Include at the top of your cover letter your monthly consulting fees for assignments. 25%
Past Performance Provide at least 3 professional references and field experience will be assessed. 15%

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via the following link with the title “Research Assistant Cartographer/Map Designer” cameroonprocurement@pedaids.org
Applications will be accepted until
Please note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.
NB: The application and recruitment process at EGPAF is completely free. Applicants should submit their documents exclusively through the link above without any associated fees.

This position is subject to donor funding.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to the requirements of federal law, EGPAF complies with applicable state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the Foundation maintains facilities.

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