Oromia Development Association (ODA) Vacancy 2026

Oromia Development Association (ODA) invites qualified, experienced, and committed professionals to apply for five vacant positions in human resource management, information technology, economic strengthening, capacity building, and healthcare quality improvement.

The organization is also implementing the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) project, which supports vulnerable communities and families affected by HIV through comprehensive healthcare and community-based services.

The available positions are based in Finfinne (Addis Ababa) and Bishoftu.

Position 1: HR Management Information System Officer / IT Officer

Educational Qualification

• MSc or BSc Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Master’s Degree: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong data management, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience in system implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database management and process automation.
• Good communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Basic Monthly Salary: ETB 27,369.

Benefits

• Transportation Allowance: ETB 1,800 per month.
• Medical Allowance: Up to ETB 4,000 per year.

Duty Station: ODA Head Office, Finfinne (Addis Ababa).

Position 2: Economic Strengthening Officer (ESO)

Educational Qualification

• Minimum BA Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex development activities.
• Experience in USAID-funded PEPFAR, OVC, or HIV/AIDS programs is an advantage.
• Experience in household economic strengthening, livelihood development, financial literacy, and community development programs.

Required Skills

• Strong project planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of economic strengthening and livelihood development approaches.
• Experience in savings, credit, microfinance, and business development training.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government offices, community organisations, and other stakeholders.

Reports To: OVC Service Specialist.

Salary: As per the Association’s salary scale.

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, Project Coordination Office.

Position 3: Capacity Building Specialist (CBS)

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Services Management, Education/Training, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public health, HIV programming, capacity building, or health systems strengthening.
• Experience in training design, capacity assessment, mentoring, and supportive supervision.
• Experience with donor-funded HIV programs is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong training, mentoring, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of HIV service delivery and health systems strengthening.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience working with district health offices, healthcare facilities, and community structures.

Reports To: Project Coordinator.

Salary: As per the Association’s salary scale.

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, Project Coordination Office.

Position 4: HRM Officer III (Senior HRM Officer)

Educational Qualification

• MA, MSc, BA, or BSc Degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Public Administration, Organisational Leadership, Business Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Master’s Degree: Minimum of 6 years of relevant HRM experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum of 8 years of relevant HRM experience.
• Experience in HRM roles within NGOs, private organisations, or government institutions.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of human resource management functions and Ethiopian labour laws.
• Experience implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits, and performance management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Basic Monthly Salary: ETB 31,688.

Benefits

• Transportation Allowance: ETB 1,800 per month.
• Medical Allowance: Up to ETB 4,000 per year.

Duty Station: ODA Head Office, Finfinne (Addis Ababa).

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026.

Position 5: Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist (QIKMS)

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Quality, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7–8 years of relevant experience in Quality Improvement (QI), Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), or Knowledge Management.
• Experience in large-scale HIV/AIDS programs is preferred.
• Experience with USG-funded programs, including PEPFAR, USAID, or CDC, is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and PDSA methodologies.
• Experience in root cause analysis, process mapping, and quality improvement tools.
• Knowledge of Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA).
• Proficiency in CommCare, SurveyCTO, DHIS2, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination.

Reports To: Project Coordinator.

Salary: As per the Association’s salary scale.

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, Project Coordination Office.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.