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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 48 projects were implemented in different region and woredas since its establishment. In 2020/21 it has involved about 1764 volunteers and it has 74 full time staffs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSILBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY   

This position will be responsible for all program and technical direction, ensuring that staffing is aligned with project vision, goals, and plans to achieve program results. With guidance and support of the Program Manager the Project Coordinator and Regional coordinator will coordinate the provision of technical services, harmonize efforts and maximize synergy and integration between project program areas and units. S/he will set a positive tone and inspire staff to apply results-based approaches for timely delivery of services to the clients we serve including but not limited to timely producing high quality documentation of project’s successes and lessons learned for local audiences, as well as quarterly reports.  The Project Coordinator will directly supervise the Addis Ababa program staff where the regional coordinator Sidam Region staff, SNNPR staff; and other supervisors, CEF and volunteers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project activities and ensure the efficient implementation of all project activities and the timely reporting of those activities to program coordinator and senior PMEC officer.
• In consultation with the Program manager , coordinate project liaison and collaboration with RHBs,  RHAPCOs ,volunteer , clients and stakeholders, including CVDA head office management. Maintain a partnership with stakeholders that engender trust and respect and build confidence in the project implementing partner’s ability to get the job done.
• Serve as a member of the Management Team for SNNPR USAID CHCT activity With the Senior PMEC officer and Finance and Admin ;  adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities implemented by CVDA.
• Project Coordinator and program coordinator respectively will support the development of annual work plans, project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Promote a team approach that emphasizes high level performance, creative approaches, the achievement of project goals and a collegial approach that is focused on assisting one another to succeed all project staff, as well as the support team members in SNNPR of CVDA.
• Ensure effective coordination is established and maintained with project team.
• S/he will direct efforts to write concept notes, proposal and new programs to address emerging health and programming challenges identified by donors, host countries or through the work we do.
• Contribute to a knowledge management system where the donor vision and government values permeate through our clients to reach beneficiary communities, and the learning from grassroots and countries.

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSC/ Master’s Degree in Public Health or equivalent with minimum of 8/ 5 years of professional experience required.
• Experience in the implementation and management of HIV project, specifically experience in index testing, self test , strengthening community response to HIV/AIDs in prevention, care , support and treatment services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, and others stakeholders.
• Experience with USAID projects is strongly preferred.
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives and sharing credit.
• Demonstrated strategic ability, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication.