JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CARE USA through CARE-Cameroon serves as the prime for a cooperative agreement for the five-year USAID-funded project: Continuum of Prevention, Care and Treatment (CoPCT) for HIV/AIDS with most–at–risk Population (CHAMP) in partnership with Johns University (JHU) and Global Viral (GV). Together, the consortium is collaborating with the National Aids Control Committee, the Ministry of Heath, community-based organization (CBOs) and other stakeholders to build the capacity of the national, regional and community response.

CHAMP has the following objectives:

1. technical competence of partners in key population program design & management and service delivery for increased CoPCT, 
2. improved enabling environment and 
3. quality assurance/quality improvement, and monitoring & evaluation system. CARE Cameroon is seeking experienced, motivated, and committed individuals to serve as part of the CHAMP team.

Position Title: Communications Officer, Yaoundé

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Develop a communication strategy for CHAMP and oversee the coordination of all project communication activities.
• Document and disseminate the project’s work and message including fact sheets, publications, press releases, press briefings, op-ed articles, letters to the editor, etc.
• Produce regular success stories including lessons learned pieces for USAID. Manage and prepare for the site visits by high-ranking delegations from USAID, world bank, UNAIDS, CARE, and other national and international delegations.
• Develop related supporting documents for the site visits as required.
• In collaboration with CHAMP’s partner Moto Action, develop and maintain an electronic library of all public relations materials, photos, press pieces, and other related documents on HIV/AIDS and key populations for use by the project.
• Work with CHAMP technical staff and moto action to develop and/or adapt evidence-based behavior change materials and strategies for facility based and community outreach activities.
• Prepare communication strategies and activities to support meeting and other special events.
• Provide day to day management and coordination of communication activities.
• Develop content for publication on the CHAMP, CARE Cameroon and other appropriate web sites.
• Provide training to stakeholders on media relations and work to increase media coverage and attention for reducing stigma and advocating for an improved policy environment for KP.
• Work closely with the CHAMP Chief of party and program manager to write, edit and finalized quarterly, annual and final reports for final submission in English.
• Ensure that all CHAMP’s deliverables are correctly branded as per the approved marking and branding strategy with USAID.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education: advanced degree in journalism, public health, communication, public policy or related field.

Experience: minimum of five years of relevant experience. Previous work with a CBO or international development required. Knowledge of international programs, strategies, donors and organizations strongly preferred. Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for a variety of mediums including web based platform and professional reports. Excellent presentation and public communication skills. Experience working on HIV/AIDS programs in Cameroon or in central/Western Africa required.

Language: fluent English and French required ( speaking and writing)

Knowledge: good understanding of HIV/AIDS programming and advocacy issues involving key populations. Including security, prevention, care and treatment, stigma, etc. knowledge about using digital media a plus.

Skills and abilities: exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to network and facilitate strong working relationship between partners. Exceptional Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team.

HOW TO APPY?

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please submit a resume, a cover letter NO LATER THAN January 15, 2015 to contact.carecameroun@gmail.com with “position Title” in the subject line

or mail to P.O Box 422, Yaoundé, Cameroon,

or bring it physically to our CARE Cameroun office located at 1071 Avenue Winston Churchill, Quartier Hippodrome (between OAPI and Great Britain High Commission)