Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF) -8 Positions

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian Resident Charity established in 2002 by Ethiopian volunteers. Since its establishment, FIDO has implemented a wide range of development and humanitarian projects across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Somali Regional State, and Addis Ababa City Administration.

The organization has worked in HIV prevention, care and treatment services, support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), maternal and child health promotion, malaria prevention, school and health facility construction, youth development, Humanitarian project and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs.

FIDO has been awarded a USG grant to implement the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) project in partnership with ISHDO and Project HOPE. FIDO invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following positions:

• Number of Positions: 8
• Employment Type: Contract
• Salary: Negotiable / Based on Organizational Salary Scale
• Reports To: Technical Officer

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF) is responsible for supporting community-based HIV testing, linkage to care, case management, referral systems, adherence support, and strengthening collaboration between community and facility-based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based HIV testing and assisted HIV self-testing.
• Support enrollment of priority populations into care and support services.
• Train, supervise, and mentor Case Workers.
• Strengthening referral systems between facilities and communities.
• Coordinate with government structures, health facilities, community groups, and CSOs.
• Ensure quality data entry and management using Comcare.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of client information.
• Submit reports to supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support community-based case management for stable and unstable clients.
• Assist in screening for TB, STI, mental health conditions, and opportunistic infections.

Required Qualifications

Education

• BSc Degree in Clinical Nursing or related health fields.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HIV Testing and Counseling services.
• Experience in HIV care and support programs, preferably community based.

Knowledge and Skills

• Training in Adherence Counseling, Couple Counseling, and Community HIV Counseling and Testing.
• Knowledge of HIV Differentiated Service Delivery Models.
• Strong coordination and volunteer management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Fluency in the local language is mandatory.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

The position requires a standard 40-hour work week, including occasional weekend and after-hours work. The role requires close collaboration with health facilities, community volunteers, case managers, and local community structures.