JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Street 1800, Bastos, Opposite Netherland Consulate Yaoundé-Cameroon- Email: icapcameroon.office@gmail.com

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. ICAP is one of the world's largest implementation and technical assistance providers for HIV and related health programs and a global leader in HIV prevention, care, and treatment system strengthening, including the areas of strategic information, clinical services, and program management. With its roots in comprehensive, family focused HIV services, ICAP is widely respected for its success in both technical assistance and capacity building of innovative, effective, and ethical programs in the most challenging of resource-limited settings.

Program description

In partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments(PHIA) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.

ICAP, in partnership with the Ministry of Health(MoH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Cameroon. In addition to providing important programmatic information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the national HIV program is of great value to HIV.

More details on ICAP's PHIA Project may be found at: http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-population-based-hiv-surveys-in-20-african-countries

In order to implement this important project, ICAP Columbia University in Cameroon hereby advertises the recruitment at the following position:

• Communication Officer (01)
• Data and ICT Officer (02)
• Logistics Officer (01)
• Laboratory Assistant (01)

Travel Requirements

Periodic domestic travel throughout Cameroon to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project will be requested.

Contract Duration: 01 year

Due date: September 4th, 2015

Job Title: COMMUNICATION OFFICER(1)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the PHIA Project Director, the Communications Officer will develop content for and ensure the implementation of the PHIA Communications Strategy.

S/He Will:

• Coordinate and ensure implementation of project and survey communication strategy, including communications at national, provincial, district and community levels including community mobilization.
• Adapt PHIA messages to the local context; polish and translate messages into local langues
• Ensure compliance with established branding strategy, correct logo placement, and donor and partner recognition on all communications.
• Work with stakeholders to develop, write, lay out, produce and distribute a range of key communications materials, including but not limited to: briefs to policy makers and national and provincial leaders, brochures for participant recruitment, radio spots, banners and posters, survey team t-shirts.
• Lead and effective mediai engagement strategy, including writing and distributing press-releases, feature articles, opinion pieces, and similar materials.
• In consultation with ICAP Communications, CDC and MOH, respond as needed and appropriate to any publicity relating to the PHIA.
• Inform and coordinate community mobilization activities by working with the local survey implementing partner and other local stakeholders to (1) Develop Standard Operating Protocols(SOPs) and tools for community entry procedures, community level sensitization, survey team feedback and responses to community reactions; (2) Ensure implementation of community entry procedures and community sensitization via local institutions; (3) Manager and respond to community level reactions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three(3) to five(5) years' experience in health related communications
• Minim First Degree in Communications and/or health related field preferred
• Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of Cameroon context and cultures in urban and rural areas
• Excellent knowledge of local media and local sensitivities
• Proven experience leading communications for a public health program and campaign
• Excellent knowledge of relevant software packages
• Fluency in English required
• Fluency in local languages preferred
• Working knowledge of the operational and programmatic rules and regulations for recipients of United States Government funding preferred.

How to apply

All qualified candidates should provide the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualification:

• 01 cover letter
• Update resume or CV

Please, indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP Cameroon Office, Street 1800, Bastos, Opposite Netherland Consulate, Yaoundé or sent by mail to icapcameroon.office@gmail.com

Website: www.icap.columbia.edu

Contact: 243595573

NOTE: These are local hire positions and the successful candidates will be employees of ICAP in Cameroon and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.