CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Project Coordinator / Project Manager – EpiC Cameroon Project
Organization: Family World International (FAWOI)

Duty Station: Southwest Region, Cameroon
Reports to: Executive Director
Publication Date: 15 December 2025
Application Deadline: 22 December 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, building on previous PEPFAR-funded initiatives.
The program focuses on strengthening community-led platforms and integrating them with facilitybased systems to increase access to quality HIV-related services, with particular emphasis on
achieving the first 95 of the UNAIDS targets while sustaining progress toward the second and third
95.
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 works across five thematic areas: Health, Education, Protection,
Economic Empowerment, and Development, with a strong focus 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
FAWOI is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Coordinator / Project Manager to lead the
programmatic implementation of the EpiC Cameroon project at the community-based organization
(CBO) level.
The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership, coordination, and management of project
activities, ensuring alignment with donor requirements, government policies, and organizational

strategies. The position requires close collaboration with government partners, technical teams, and
stakeholders to ensure high-quality implementation and achievement of project results.
3. Key Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Provide overall leadership and management to ensure coherent project direction and effective
implementation.
• Build the technical and managerial capacities of project staff through mentorship, coaching,
and performance management.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, and M&E teams to ensure compliance with donor
regulations, effective budget management, knowledge management, and risk mitigation.
• Support technical and M&E staff to document, analyze, and disseminate lessons learned and
best practices.
• Ensure routine field monitoring visits to assess quality, progress, and adherence to project
plans.
• Collaborate with the Finance Unit to ensure staff understand financial and administrative
procedures related to project budgeting and reporting.
• Represent FAWOI professionally with government partners, implementing partners, donors,
and other stakeholders at the regional level.
• Support the Executive Director in stakeholder engagement, advocacy actions, and official
visits.
• Foster a results-oriented supervisory environment that promotes accountability, learning,
productivity, and transparency.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly work plans, performance monitoring
plans, and narrative reports.
• Perform any other related duties necessary for achieving the overall goals of the EpiC project,
as assigned.
4. Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree or international equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Project Management certification is an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, with at least three (3) years in
a similar managerial role.
• Prior experience working with PEPFAR-funded projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs).
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-sector public health projects.
• Experience operating in insecure or humanitarian settings is an asset.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong project planning, coordination, and implementation skills.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel regularly within the Southwest Region.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong understanding of the Cameroonian public health and
sociopolitical context.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
5. How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
• A cover letter clearly stating motivation and suitability for the position
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
Applications should be sent electronically to: contact@fawoi.org as one attached in PDF format
Subject line: Application – Project Coordinator (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