Oromia Development Association (ODA) Vacancy 2026: 5 Job Positions

Oromia Development Association (ODA) is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for five job vacancies in Ethiopia. The available positions are in human resource management, information technology, economic strengthening, capacity building, and healthcare quality improvement.

ODA works to support community development and vulnerable populations. Through its Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) project, the Association provides support to vulnerable communities and families affected by HIV through healthcare and community-based services.

The vacancies are available at the ODA Head Office in Finfinne (Addis Ababa) and the SICHRO Project Coordination Office in Bishoftu.

Job Overview

• Organization: Oromia Development Association (ODA)
• Job Location: Addis Ababa and Bishoftu, Ethiopia
• Total Vacancies: 5
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Application Method: In-person submission
• Application Deadline: October 26, 2026, for the two Head Office positions; November 6, 2026, for the Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist position. The three SICHRO project positions accept applications within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026.

Available Job Positions at Oromia Development Association

1. HR Management Information System Officer / IT Officer

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

Educational Qualifications

• 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 holders: At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree holders: At least 6 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic Monthly Salary: ETB 27,369.
• Transportation Allowance: ETB 1,800 per month.
• Medical Allowance: Up to ETB 4,000 per year.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026.

2. Economic Strengthening Officer (ESO)

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, SICHRO Project Coordination Office

Reports To: OVC Service Specialist

Educational Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• At least 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 and Competencies

• 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 organizations, and other stakeholders.

Salary: As per ODA's salary scale.

Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Application Period: Within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026.

3. Capacity Building Specialist (CBS)

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, SICHRO Project Coordination Office

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Educational Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• At least 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 and Competencies

• 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.

Salary: As per ODA's salary scale.

Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Application Period: Within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026.

4. HRM Officer III (Senior HRM Officer)

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

Educational Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• Master's Degree holders: At least 6 years of relevant human resource management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree holders: At least 8 years of relevant human resource management experience.
• Experience in HRM roles within NGOs, private organizations, or government institutions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of human resource management functions and Ethiopian labor 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 organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic Monthly Salary: ETB 31,688.
• Transportation Allowance: ETB 1,800 per month.
• Medical Allowance: Up to ETB 4,000 per year.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026.

5. Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist (QIKMS)

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, SICHRO Project Coordination Office

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Educational Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• At least 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 and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Plan-Do-Study-Act (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.

Salary: As per ODA's salary scale.

Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.

How to Apply for Oromia Development Association Jobs

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications in person at the designated Oromia Development Association registration offices.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Updated application letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Educational credentials.
• Work experience certificates.
• Relevant training certificates and other supporting documents.
• Original documents and copies for verification.

Application Submission Locations

1. ODA Head Office – Addis Ababa

• Address: Oromia Tower, around Bole Medhanealem, HRM Department, 6th Floor.
• Phone: 0116392196

Applications for the HR Management Information System Officer / IT Officer and HRM Officer III (Senior HRM Officer) positions must be submitted in person at the ODA Head Office.

2. Bishoftu Registration Office

• Address: Bishoftu City, Dibayu Sub-City, Daka Bora District, around Inova Merga Gudeta Real Estate.
• Phone: 0920081625 / 0923266214

Applicants for the three SICHRO project positions should submit their applications through the designated registration office, following the applicable application period.

Important Application Information

• Applicants for the three SICHRO project positions must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo.
• All applicants must adhere to ODA's code of conduct and its commitment to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
• The three SICHRO project positions are offered on fixed-term contracts through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Applications for the three SICHRO project positions are accepted within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026.
• Applications for the two Head Office positions must be submitted in person at the ODA Head Office.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for examinations.
• Clearance from the previous employer and a guarantor are mandatory before recruitment.

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications at the appropriate ODA registration office within the specified application period.