Oromia Development Association (ODA)
Oromia Development Association (ODA) External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position-1 Economic Strengthening Officer /ESO/
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Minimum of BA Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development studies or a related field of study from a recognized University.
Experience:At least five years’ experience managing complex development activities.
Experience with USAID funded PEPFAR OVC and or HIV/AIDS programs in Ethiopia is an added advantage.
Evidence of leading or being significantly involved in the design, implementation, reporting and evaluation of evidence-based economic/livelihood activities targeting vulnerable groups.
Significant exposure and experience in working effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
Demonstrable experience in integrated OVC focused Household Economic Strengthening/Livelihood related programming preferably in the areas of business skills, employment creation, market access and micro-finance services (savings, credit and micro-insurance).
Job Position-2 Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist /QIKMS/
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Master’s degree in Health Care Quality, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field.
Minimum of 7–8 years of relevant experience in QI, MEL, and/or Knowledge Management, preferably in large-scale HIV/AIDS programs in Ethiopia.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing CQI/PDSA projects and applying QI tools such as root cause analysis, process mapping, and fishbone analysis.
Experience training and mentoring government health facility QI committees and partner staff.
Experience conducting RDQAs, strengthening data quality systems, and using data for adaptive management.
Proven experience developing knowledge products, including technical briefs, abstracts, manuscripts, and success stories.
Experience with digital data collection and visualization platforms, including CommCare, Survey CTO, DHIS2, and Power BI.
Experience with USG-funded programs (PEPFAR, USAID, CDC) and familiarity with relevant reporting requirements and indicators is highly desirable.
Job Position-3 Capacity Building Specialist /CBS/
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Services Management, Education/Training, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in public health, HIV programming, capacity building, or health systems strengthening.
Proven experience in capacity assessment, training design and delivery, and mentoring or supportive supervision.
Experience working with woreda health offices, health facilities, and community structures.
Experience in donor-funded HIV programs is highly desirable; experience with transition or sustainability work is an advantage.
Strong facilitation, coordination, and report-writing skills.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, coaching, mentoring, coordination, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with government and community structures.
Bishoftu town, Project Coordination Office
Deadline : November 6th, 2026
How To Apply
NOTE : For all Job positions :
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.
Commitment to support all the efforts of the ODA to prevent and respond to SEA allegations and adhere to the ODAs code of conduct
Employment Type: Full time fixed term employment contract up to Septmber30, 2027 GC with a possibility of extension
Salary: As per the scale of the Association
Duty Station: Bishoftu town, Project Coordination Office
Places & Date of application : Applicants meeting the minimum requirements can submit their application letter, updated CVs, original & copy of educational, work experience & other supportive documents in person with in 10 (ten) working days starting from 26/10/2026 GC or 16/02/2019 EC in the following places of registration.
ODA head office, Finfine, Around Bole Medanealem,, Oromia Tower , HRM Dep’t , 6th floor. Tele. no. 0116392196 :
Bishoftu city, Dibayu sub city, Daka Bora district around Inova Merga Gudeta real state, phone number 09-20-08-16-25/09-23-26-62-14
Only shortlisted applicants will be called for exam
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