Economic Strengthening Officer (ESO)

Introduction

Oromia Development Association/ODA/ has been implementing One year sustaining Integrated Community HIV Responsive in Oromia/SICHRO/ ODA-SICHRO Project. The project requires recruiting key personnel to support implementation, in Lagatafo, Muka Turi/Wochale, Arsi Robe, Dhera, Sululta, Mojo, Sebeta Hawas sites, Bishoftu which aimed to serve families living with HIV who are newly diagnosed, at high risk of default or do not achieve viral suppression and health wellbeing, the program has a plan to mitigate HIV vulnerable community groups access to need based services through comprehensive case management model.

Therefore, ODA invites committed, experienced and competent applicants for the following three  job positions to recruit key personnel

Job position I:  Economic Strengthening Officer (ESO)

1. Number of position : 1 (One):
2. Duty station:  Bishoftu town,  Project Coordination Office
3. Position Holder Reports to: OVC Service Specialist

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement & monitor the Economic Strengthening activities of the project implemented by ODA.
• Ensure that all the project sites are identified & selected on the agreed selection criteria & with the consent & approval of the kebele administration, the Community Committee & other responsible bodies in the community.
• Provide guidance & technical assistance to ensure the provision of quality service.
• Facilitate the timely & proper utilization of the grant /budget for Economic Strengthening activities.
• Ensure proper & timely documentation of any relevant information both in to the data base & in the hard copy.
• Organize & facilitate different capacity building trainings like saving credits & investment as per the program planned.
• Carry out preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual & program termination reports timely.
• Deploy and supervise economic strengthening animators
• Facilitate household economic vulnerability assessment conducted for all households and ensure access to economic strengthening services based on the assessment findings
• 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).
• Provide training on business development skill, financial literacy, job creation, etc

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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).

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and support community-based volunteers efficiently