CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Peer Outreach Navigator – EpiC Cameroon Project
Organization: Family World International (FAWOI)

Duty Station: Southwest Region, Cameroon
Health Districts: Muyuka, Kumba North, Mamfe, Tombel, Bangem
Publication date: 15/12/2025, until 22/12/ 2025
Expected Start Date: 02 January 2026
Contract Duration: Three (03) months, renewable subject to funding availability and performance
1. Background
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S.
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV
epidemic control among at-risk populations, strengthen global health security, expand tuberculosis
detection and treatment, improve maternal and child health, address malaria, and promote health
systems strengthening.
In Cameroon, the EpiC project supports the continuation and expansion of life-saving HIV
prevention, treatment, care, and support services, with a focus on community-led approaches
integrated with facility-based systems to close gaps in HIV case finding (first 95) while sustaining
progress toward the second and third 95 of the UNAIDS targets.
Family World International (FAWOI) is a civil society organization committed to fostering
autonomous and sustainable communities through capacity building, skills development, and
strategic partnerships. FAWOI implements interventions across Health, Education, Protection,
Economic Empowerment, and Development, with a strong emphasis on women’s and girls’
wellbeing.
FAWOI will implement the FHI360-led EpiC Cameroon project in the Southwest Region,
specifically in the health districts of Muyuka, Kumba North, Mamfe, Tombel, and Bangem.
2. Position Summary
Family World International (FAWOI) is seeking qualified Peer Outreach Navigators,
recommended by the relevant Health District Services, to support the delivery of community-based
HIV Testing Services (HTS) and linkage to care.
The Peer Outreach Navigator provides peer-led support to individuals undergoing HIV testing, newly
diagnosed clients, and those already enrolled in care. By belonging to or being familiar with the target
population, the Navigator helps reduce stigma, build trust, improve linkage to ART, and strengthen
retention and adherence to HIV prevention and treatment services.


3. Key Responsibilities
A. Community Engagement
• Build trust with community leaders, at-risk groups, EpiC CBO staff, and treatment facilities.
• Participate in community dialogues, support groups, and health promotion activities to
stimulate demand for HIV services.
B. HIV Testing Support
• Mobilize community members for HIV testing, including targeted outreach to priority
populations.
• Provide health education on HIV prevention and treatment, PrEP, PEP, STIs, TB, and noncommunicable diseases.
• Assist HTS Providers in managing client flow during community testing events.
• Participate in community mapping to identify at-risk populations.
• Support community-based HIV testing activities in line with national guidelines.
C. Linkage to Treatment and Prevention
• Accompany, where necessary, newly diagnosed HIV-positive clients to health facilities for
same-day ART initiation.
• Support the tracking and follow-up of clients who miss appointments or decline linkage to
care.
D. Documentation and Reporting
• Complete daily activity and data collection tools accurately.
• Participate in daily and weekly activity debriefs with the project team.
4. Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Must be a community member or peer from the target population within the assigned
health district.
• Minimum education level: Secondary school certificate.
• Experience in HIV programs, community outreach, peer education, or client follow-up.
• Strong communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust within communities.
• Prior training in HTS demand creation, psychosocial support, peer education, PrEP
navigation, or TB/HIV linkage is an added advantage.
• Experience working with CBOs, PEPFAR-funded programs, or HIV case management is an
added advantage.
• Experience operating in insecure environments, where applicable.
• Fluency in the local dialect is required.

5. How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit one (1) PDF attachment containing the following
documents:
• A cover letter stating motivation and suitability for the position
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
Applications must be sent electronically to: contact@fawoi.org as one single PDF attachment.
Subject line: Application –Peer Outreach Navigator (EpiC Cameroon)
6. Equal Opportunity Statement
Family World International (FAWOI) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and
persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
7. PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING
FAWOI believes that every person with whom she comes into contact, regardless of age, gender
identity, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion, has the right to be protected from all
forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. FAWOI will not tolerate abuse and exploitation by
staff, related staff, partners or suppliers. All employees must undergo at least one Protection and
Safeguarding training, comply with FAWOI’s Safeguarding policy, enforce it and apply it throughout
their contract tenure.
Banlack. Ernest. Fonjinwe
Executive Director