Jobs in Cameroon: Reach Out is in need of a Communication Assistant – Data Visualization Expert in Buea-
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Deadline: 20 June 2023
Organization: Reach Out
Location: Buea, Cameroon.
Background
Cameroon is one of the 10 African countries with the highest burden of malaria. Despite the scale-up of malaria interventions across the country, the disease remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with vulnerable populations, particularly conflict-affected communities, at increased risk. (World Health Organization, 2019). As a result of recent conflict, a significant proportion of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) now reside in remote forests and farmlands where they have almost no access to basic healthcare, including malaria prevention and treatment services, which is likely to contribute to the high malaria related morbidity in these regions (Health Cluster, 2019).
Cameroon is deeply committed to making progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and it recognizes the fact that, without firm efforts to control malaria, achievement of the targets related to child mortality, maternal mortality, and reducing the burden of communicable disease will not be possible. Malaria therefore constitutes a significant development challenge for Cameroon. The country’s strategy to reduce the malaria burden is documented in the national strategic plan, including objectives to reduce both malaria mortality and malaria incidence from 2015 levels by 60%
by 2023.
‘Breaking barriers in access to effective malaria treatment amongst conflict-affected communities of the South West and Littoral regions of Cameroon’ is a research project implemented by Reach Out Cameroon in partnership with Malaria Consortium and Konmofamba Action Sans Frontière. The overall objective is to develop, implement and evaluate scalable, replicable, and innovative approaches to improve access to effective malaria case management through community-based services in conflict affected and host communities in the South-West and Littoral regions of Cameroon by 2024. The specific objectives are: a) to understand barriers to access to appropriate case management of malaria for IPD and host communities in the two regions; b) to identify innovative solutions, appropriate to the context, with the potential to increase coverage and quality of community-based management of malaria in Conflict affected communities; c) to evaluate the feasibility of the interventions and their acceptability among target populations, CHWs, health facility workers, and health district and regional health authorities; and d) to evaluate the impact of the interventions on coverage of appropriate treatment of malaria by CHWs, including severe malaria.
Job Purpose
The specialist will design, develop, and deploy compelling graphics, charts, and multimedia visuals to
enhance Reach Out’s digital content for reporting and publication of project data.
Key Responsibilities of Data Visualization Specialist
The specialist is required to present large volumes of information from project reports and other
documents in ways that can easily convey an understanding of patterns and anomalies to the target
audience. The responsibilities of the Data Visualization Specialist are outlined below;
- Creating and editing visual content including graphs, charts, and visibility materialsfor the
project. - Transforming data sets from qualitative and quantitative analysis into compelling visuals.
- Provide visual, technical, and editorial guidance to the project team.
- Work closely with the Communications officer of Reach Out Cameroon to promote the
organizations visibility on social media and publishing platforms by designing and
deploying engaging post visuals, project newsletters and articles. - Work with Reach Out M&E officer to present organizational achievements to
management and other external stakeholders using compelling dashboards. - Provide guidance on data visualisation best practices to other staff within Reach Out
Cameroon.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. - Click HERE to original publication on the website of Reach Out
Code of conduct- Reflect the values of Reach Out with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
Qualifications - A minimum of 2 years experience in data visualization.
- Fluency with Excel, Adobe and/or Photoshop, and data visualization tools (Power BI and Tableau) 3
- Excellent visualisation skills with demonstrable design knowledge such as layout, typography, colour
and fluency with design tools. - Creative vision and willingness to adopt and share new ideas.
- Excellent report writing skills in English (French will be an added advantage).
- Strong writing skills with publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an added advantage.
Desirable qualities
a. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
b. Being bilingual is an added advantage (English and French).
c. Good moderation, facilitation, and training skills.
d. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
e. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
f. Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
g. Ability to work in diverse environments.- APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates can apply online via email to hiring@reachoutcm.org and copy
yanu@reachoutcm.org or deposit their application in a closed envelope specifying the position at the Reach Out Head Office at Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, SWR on or before the 20th of June 2023.
Composition of Application File
The documents to be submitted for the position of a Data Visualization Specialist must be;- A cover letter/application.
- Academic credentials and Data Visualization certificates.
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- A copy of national identity card N/B: Only the preselected candidates
N/B: Only the preselected candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Click HERE to original publication on the website of Reach Out
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
