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DISTINCT FUTURE OF CVDA

 CVDA has been re-registered and licensed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice, Charities and Societies Agency, on November 30, 2009 as an Ethiopian Residents charity in accordance with the Charities and Societies proclamation No. 621/2009 with registration No. 0588. As per 1113/2019 proclamation also re-registered on July 30, 2019.

CVDA has permission to work at the national level however so far operates marginal parts of Benshangule Gumuz Region,  Sidama region (Hawassa, Boricha, Dara, Dara Olticho, Bilate zuria, Derara, Hawassa Zuriya, Yirgalem, , Yergachefe, Aletawondo, Wondo Genet, Chuko & Boricha )  SNNPR Gedio zone ( Dilla, Bule, and Gedeb)  Gurage zone( Gumer and Cheha)  Silite zone (MirabAzernet & Alicho)    Oromia Region West Showa Zone(Muger), Borena Zone (Hageremaireyam, Yabello & Moyale), Guji Zone( Adola, Shakiso & Borena Negele), West Arsi Zone (Shashemene, Arsi Negele, Adaba, Nensebo, Kokosa, Shala, Siraro, and Kore woredas) Afar Region;  Zone 5; Delifage, Dewe, Telalek, Hadele Ele and Sumu Robi  Zone 3; Gewane and Gelalo  and City Government of Addis Ababa; Gulele and Kolfe Keraniyo sub city.

It is member of Consortium of Reproductive Health Association (CORHA), Union of Ethiopian Women Charitable Association (UEWCA), Ethiopian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative/EEITI/, Ethiopia Civil Society Coalition for Scaling up Nutrition/ECSC-SUN/ and Afar Region Health Partner Forum.

The following are CVDA’s vision, mission, goals, principles and values:

Vision

CVDA’s vision is to see where poverty is alleviated sustainably with favorable living environment in Ethiopia.

Mission

CVDA’s mission is to work with & for the poor community with priority attention for children and women towards alleviating socio-economic problem, food insecurity, reducing unemployment, enhancing productivity, promoting health care, quality education & environment conservation at  various level for sustainable development.

Goal

To contribute to the endeavors of poverty alleviation through its integrated community based development program in different regions of the country.

Principles and values

• Integrity: Upholding the principles of honesty, responsibility, setting good example and maintaining the highest ethical standard possible,
• Courage of conviction: This is a basis of our pledge to fight against poverty and hunger. Therefore, CVDA’s shall always take side with the poorest and disadvantaged groups and help them bring about positive changes in their life.
• Accountability: This espouses CVDA’s ongoing commitment to account for its actions and to respond periodically to questions concerning its activities or answerability to those who will be affected by our decisions or actions.
• Transparency: This requires CVDA to take decisions and implement them in a manner that follows rules and regulations. Moreover, we shall provide our key stakeholders with reliable, relevant and timely information on matters that concern them.
• Impartiality and equity: This implies providing equal opportunity to all.

Principles

• Believe in the view that results can be achieved if the process is sound and suitable.
• Be frank, transparent, and trust-worthy and build and develop team spirit within the organization and with partners.

 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

• Reproductive and Primary Health Program
• Water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Program
• Food Security, Livelihood Diversification and Natural Resource Conservation Program
•  Education Program
•  Emergency and Relief Program

Key ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CVDA has successfully implemented different food security, environmental conservation, income generating and HIV/AIDS project in collaboration with different stakeholders.  On environment conservation activity;  highly degraded land rehabilitated through soil and water conservation measure, area enclosure, vetiver grass and indigenous tree plantation, gabion established, stone and soil bund established, conservation agriculture  introduced, biogas   technology introduced and established, fuel wood saving stove established at HH level, spring water developed, washing stand,   shower established.

Food security and Income of target group improved through beekeeping, poultry farm, fruit tree plantation/ apple, mango and orange plantation/, vegetable garden, false banana plantation, vetiver grass bank. Other group established group and individual business such as hair dressing, tea room, sugar and edible oil distribution, dairy farm, stone production, shower room   and etc. On HIV prevention, care and support program target group and large community awareness raised on HIV prevention and living with HIV,  counseling service, economic strengthen and improving balance diet intake, engaging in income generating activities, access for clinical service through referral linkage.

Food security and Income of target group improved through beekeeping, poultry farm, fruit tree plantation/ apple, mango and orange plantation/, vegetable garden, false banana plantation, vetiver grass bank. Other group established group and individual business such as hair dressing, tea room, sugar and edible oil distribution, dairy farm, stone production, shower room   and etc. On HIV prevention, care and support program target group and large community awareness raised on HIV prevention and living with HIV,  counseling service, economic strengthen and improving balance diet intake, engaging in income generating activities, access for clinical service through referral linkage.

Over all over 42 projects were implemented in different region and woredas since its establishment. In 2018/19 it has involved about 1514 volunteers and it has 55 full time staffs.

Description of the Vacancy

Common Vision for Development Association (CVDA) is a partner with Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) and Mary Joy in Addis Ababa Administration, Sidam region and SNNPR respectively  to implement the USAID Family focused USAID Family Focused HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services in Addis Ababa , Sidam region and SNNPR.

The main purpose is to strengthen local HIV epidemic control to achieve 95 percent of individuals living with HIV know their status, 95 percent of persons living with HIV to initiate antiretroviral therapy and 95 percent of antiretroviral therapy clients achieve viral load suppression by 2020/21. HIV mitigation services for vulnerable children will focus on case discovery and linkage to HIV treatment among undiagnosed children living with HIV, on achieving better health outcomes through HIV viral load suppression and establishing interpersonal, family and community norms to achieve HIV and violence prevention (9 to 14-year-old children).

Duration of employment: form date of employment up to September 30, 2021 with high possibility of  extension based on performance and availability of fund.

DEPARTMENT                      Planning, monitoring, evaluation and communication(PMEC) department  

REPORTS TO                           PMEC Officer   

JOB SUMMARY:

The main responsibility of IT and knowledge management officer is to carry out the development and use of data systems. S/he will discover efficient ways to encode/feed (hardcopy and/or electronically), organize, store and analyze data with attention to security and confidentiality.

Data management officer should able to fully grasp the complexity of data management. The incumbent will have a good understanding of databases and data analysis procedures. S/he will also responsible for overall database and possess excellent adequate skills.

The objective is to ensure that information flows timely and securely to and from the organization as well as within.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

IT Responsibility :

• Installing new software and hardware components
• Regularly evaluating our IT systems to ensure they meet the necessary demands
• -Assisting with network administration tasks
• -Ensuring data storage is safe and secure
• -Resolving all issues coworker security and best partices for computer usage.
• -Educating coworkers about network security and best partices for computer usage.
• -Supporting the day-to-day operations of our computer networks.

Data Management Responsibility

• Create and enforce policies for effective data management
• Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
• Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects
• Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc.
• Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards.
• Assist with reports and data extraction when needed
• Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)
• Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
• Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
• Perform any reasonable official duties as requested by immediate supervisor and/or the Executive Director

Knowledge management responsibility

• Work closely with the PMEC team and embed knowledge management activities in core processes; and build the capacity of key staff to identify, capture and share knowledge.
• Work across teams to identify learning and facilitate knowledge exchange with staff, partners, clients, donors and other stakeholders through knowledge activities and products. This will be done through in-person and virtual events, knowledge products and other activities.
• Lead the production and dissemination of knowledge and learning products in collaboration with the PMEC and Programmes team. This includes research studies and reports, success stories, key lessons, best practices, case studies, CVDA insights; and package information clearly so to produce insightful content for a variety of channels and audiences.
• Identify opportunities for developing newsworthy and trending stories, think articles, opinion pieces, and actively seek opportunities to achieve positive coverage and increase stakeholders’ engagement and awareness of our work.
• Market knowledge products to maximize their visibility among target audiences at events, webinars and through NGOs networks and online channels.
• Identify speaking opportunities for key staff (at events, webinars, etc.) and prepare talking points/ briefs for speakers.
• Monitor and measure the impact of engagement and dissemination activities.
• Support the production of factsheets, infographics, and presentations and corporate publications (i.e. e-newsletters and the Annual Report).
• Keep staff informed of positive developments in the organisation, as well as relevant industry developments and events.

 CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The jobholder is expected to work closely with all CVDA Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

• Proven experience as data management
• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word etc.)
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

EDUCATION

• MSC/BSc  in computer science or relevant field.

EXPERIENCE

• 3/6 years job related experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Good skills in computer applications;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Knowledge of different computer  software. 

COMPETENCIES

• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, integrity, analytical ability, stress tolerance, collaboration, interpersonal skill and customer focus.