Capacity Building Specialist

About this role

MEKDIM ETHIOPIA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MENA)Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position under the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) Project, a community-led HIV program in Oromia Region. Position : Capacity Building Specialist Duty Station : Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia , with frequent travel to supported woredas and SNUs Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (renewable subject to funding and performance) Reports To : Project Coordinator Number Required : 1 Job Summary The Capacity Building Specialist will lead training, mentoring, coaching, supportive supervision, and transition activities for Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, community structures, community workers, and volunteers. The role focuses on building lasting skills and local ownership of community HIV services, not just the number of people trained. Key Responsibilities Conduct capacity assessments of Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, and community structures, and develop improvement plans. Design and deliver competency-based training, with curricula, job aids, and pre/post and competency assessments. Provide on-site mentoring, coaching, and supportive supervision across HTS, index testing, community DSD, IIT re-engagement, OVC, CLHIV, PBFW, and EID services. Build woreda capacity in planning, budgeting, supervision, and data use, and strengthen community leadership and social accountability. Facilitate woreda transition readiness assessments, handover plans, and sustainability dialogues. Track training results and skills application, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.