The American State Department Funded Family Focused HIV Prevention Care and Treatment Services (FFHPCT) is aimed at strengthening local HIV epidemic management in order to accomplish the three 95 targets/goals. HIV mitigation services for children at risk concentrate on case finding and connecting undiagnosed children living with HIV to treatment, improving health outcomes through HIV viral load suppression, and creating interpersonal, family, and community norms to achieve HIV and violence prevention. 

To serve families infected or affected with HIV who are newly diagnosed, at high risk of default, or do not achieve viral suppression. Hence, this TOR is for an employee Knowledge Management Specialist who is responsible for creating, organizing, and managing FFHPCT project information and data systems. He/she will provide data quality improvement and use support to CVDA organizational staff. He/she will also assist with data utilization for quality improvement, design quality improvement strategies and plans, and lead their implementation. He/she will support CVDA in producing quality data management products, such as abstracts, manuscripts, and success stories.

Type of Employment: Full-time employment on a contract basis

Required number: 1

Duty Station: - Hawassa 

Duration of contract: From the date of employment up to September 30, 2026, with a high possibility of extension based on the grant availability and performance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• She/He will directly manage M&E activity of the project in consultation with MEAL Director and other CVDA staff.

• She/He will track status of project implementation as per project AMELP and provide timely feedback to program team

• Conduct regular data quality assessments (DQAs) to verify accuracy, completeness, and consistency. 

• Ensure Program reports submitted to the lead partner, donor, and govern as per given standard

• Provide support to health Facilities in timely reporting to RHB and FMOH

• Establish a database of entries to follow their progress

• Develop and implement project‑specific M&E frameworks, indicators, and tools.

• Oversee routine data collection at health facilities, community programs, and stakeholders.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the CommCare application system.

• Support integration of HIV prevention, care, and treatment indicators into national health information systems.

• Analyze program data to track progress against targets and identify gaps.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for the lead partner, donors, government stakeholders, and CVDA head office.

• Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve service delivery and program outcomes.

• Mentor and train project officers, health workers, and community volunteers on M&E practices.

• Strengthen local capacity to use data for decision-making and program improvement.

• Document lessons learned and success stories to inform future programming.

• Promote organizational learning by feeding back findings into program design and strategy.

• Design Quality improvement projects in collaboration with the knowledge management officer 

• Ensure adherence to donor requirements, national guidelines, and safeguarding policies.

• Maintain transparency in reporting and accountability to beneficiaries, especially vulnerable groups.

• Collaborate with finance and program teams to align performance data with resource utilization

Job Requirements:

• Education: MSC degree in Health or in related field of study

• Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience in M&E positions in similar Activity

• Experience in HIV-related interventions and USA government-funded projects will be advantageous

• The applicant needs to have good English language skill and good report writing skills.

• Female applicants are highly encouraged

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and analytical skill;

• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written;

• Utilizing programming and statistical software (such as SPSS or STATA). 

• Practical skill in digital data collection tools such as Kobo or CommCare.

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in the FMoH and PEPFAR reporting system, such as DHIS2, DATIM, and SmartCare, is a plus.

How to Apply:

Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents in person at the Head Office, Bekele Eshte Tower, 5th floor, Room No. 504, which is along Torhayloch Total Road, or via email to hr@cvdaethiopia.org CC habetamubirhanu12@gmail.com elsabetzewdu@cvda-ethiopia.org &  cvda2005hr@gmail.com Write on the subject of the email, the position, and also attach a summary sheet. For further information contact Tel: +251113691051

Job Requirements MSC degree in Health or in related field of study with relevant work experience in M&E positions in similar Activity How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents in person at the Head Office, Bekele Eshte Tower, 5th floor, Room No. 504, which is along Torhayloch Total Road, or via email to hr@cvdaethiopia.org CC habetamubirhanu12@gmail.com elsabetzewdu@cvda-ethiopia.org &  cvda2005hr@gmail.com Write on the subject of the email, the position, and also attach the summary sheet.