September 2023
Position 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 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. 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 the position of Family
Planning & Reproductive Health (FP/RH) Research Associate.
The selected candidates will ideally work from one of EVIHDAF’s offices (in Cameroon, Niger,
and Benin). However, remote work arrangements can be considered. The positions require
flexibility, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work under pressure, and involve
both local and international travels.
Responsibilities:
● Provide support to or oversee 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.
● Lead publication efforts in the form of Research Briefs, Working Papers, and peerreviewed articles, and contribute to growing EVIHDAF’s capabilities in research
utilization.
● Support proposal development efforts to expand EVIHDAF’s project portfolio in FP/RH
and MNCH.
● Contribute to work plans, monitor their execution, and refine as needed.
● Help the team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
Basic qualifications
● PhD in demography, sociology, public health, the social sciences, or a related field.
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● 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.
● 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 ‘’FP/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.
Candidates from the West and Central Africa region are particularly encouraged to
apply. The position will remain open until filled.
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