About the Job
Internal /Externa Vacancy
Beza Posterity Development Organization (BPDO)
is an Ethiopian development organization working to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved communities. The organization designs and implements community-based programs in collaboration with government institutions, donors, implementing partners, health facilities, and local stakeholders. Its work emphasizes equitable access to quality services, community participation, capacity strengthening, and sustainable results. In HIV programming, BPDO supports integrated prevention, testing, care, and treatment services for high-risk and priority populations, while promoting client-centered approaches, effective referral and linkage systems, and the use of evidence for program improvement. Through partnership, technical assistance, monitoring and accountability, BPDO contributes to national and regional development priorities and strengthens local systems to deliver responsive, high-quality services.
HIV Prevention Officer is responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of integrated and life-saving HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment services for high-risk and vulnerable populations in the Amhara region, funded by the U.S. Department of State. Beza Posterity Development Organization (BPDO) would like to hire an HIV Prevention Officer to achieve project strategic objectives and the national and donor results matrix.
Job Title
HIV Prevention Officer
Reports to
Program director
Direct Reports
Project Managers
Contacts/Key Relationships
Chief of Party, Program Director, implementing partners' technical personnel, site-level service providers, area managers, MER Director and Specialist, and stakeholders
Job Location
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Contract periods
Definite period of 5 months.
Opening date
22 October 2026
25 October 2026
Grade
11
Job Purpose
The purpose of the position is: -
Provide technical guidance on the full cascade of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment community-based services to achieve the three 95 goals.
Interpret national HIV prevention policies, strategies, and work plan into operation through proper planning, implementation, and monitoring practices.
Provide coaching and mentorship to partners and site-level service providers
Engage with national and regional stakeholders to create partnerships and collaboration on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services.
Main duties & Responsibilities
Program Management
Engage in activity work plan preparation and high-level engagement with the MoH and donor agencies on the appraisal process.
Support partners in milestone-based annual work plan preparation
Provide leadership and technical guidance on activity implementation in line with national and regional policies and standard operating procedures.
Ensure availability of all indicators based on national guidelines and SoPs at all operational sites.
Provide technical consultation to the HIV Program Director to issue optimal project management decisions and guidance.
Provide high-level mentorship, coaching, and supportive supervision to implementing partners and service providers
Facilitate and engage regular activity monitoring and evaluation practice with donor agency, implementing partners, and the regional health bureau.
Provide technical guidance and oversight in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior change communication interventions and HIV services to high-risk and priority Populations.
Assist the overall planning and implementation of HIV case identification through ICT/PNS, social network strategy (SNS), and targeted outreach testing
Design tools and strategies that promote healthy behavior and long-lasting behavior change among high-risk and vulnerable populations.
Monitor service provision and quality of integrated prevention services including availability of condom and its demonstration, availability of PrEP options and quality service provision, TB preventive therapy (TPT), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), cervical cancer screening and treatment for women on HIV treatment and STI screening and referral.
Monitor and ensure person-centered PrEP options are provided at each DIC for high-risk women
Support implementing partners and services providers on strong Viral load monitoring which suppression result leading to prevention outcome.
Support partners and service providers to maintain combination HIV prevention that is practiced and offered to the clients.
Maintain good relationships and collaboration with regional stakeholders, including public health facilities at implementation sites, to ensure smooth client referral and linkage and availability of supplies and commodities.
Engage in RTK and supplies quantification, allocation, and monitoring with other US departments of State-funded activities to ensure the activity has adequate and timely availability of supplies.
Consult the Chief of Party and implementing partners on data analysis for optimal decisions on service provision and quality.
Engage in periodic qualitative and quantitative reports, success stories, and other knowledge management practices
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Partnership Management & Networking
Represent BPDO and chief of party into high level national and regional TWG meetings, workshops and forums.
Engage in MoH-led national TWG on policy, guidelines, SOP revision, and capacity building
Facilitate periodic review meetings with signatory and partner organizations
Facilitate periodic site supportive supervision with signatory organizations and other partners
Facilitate collaboration with Amhara Region Public Health Institute (APHI) to conduct periodic site-level quality assurance and monitoring.
Engage in regional transition planning, appraisal, and closeout process
Engage in organizational visibility activities as required
Save guarding
Comply with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, child protection requirements, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and applicable national laws.
Protect the confidentiality and dignity of community members and handle personal information in accordance with approved procedures.
Report safeguarding concerns, misconduct, and serious risks through established channels.
Ensure proper use and accountability of project materials, equipment, and resources, and comply with field travel and financial procedures
About You
Minimum requirement
Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, management, social work, psychology, or other health or social science field with 15 years of direct experience in HIV prevention programs
Second degree in public health, nursing, management, social work, psychology, or other health or social science field with 10 years of direct experience in HIV prevention programs
Direct experience working with high-risk and vulnerable populations at the community level
Relevant work experience working with community-based drop-in centers model designated for high-risk women HIV prevention service provision.
Trained and certified in new HIV prevention methods, including CAB-LA and LEN.
Trained and certified with the U.S. Department of State program and financial compliance management practice.
Having a track record of supporting the development of innovative HIV service delivery strategies targeting hard-to-reach high-risk populations.
Competencies
Ability to provide site-level mentorship and coaching at different sub-national units in Amhara region
Knowledge of national HIV prevention policies, strategies, and priorities.
Understanding the context and behavioral aspects of high-risk population groups for HIV exposure.
Ability to provide direct technical support on new HIV prevention options, including CAB-LA
Knowledge of ARV-based prevention options and their program integration
Knowledge and skill in client-centered HIV prevention service provision for high-risk populations
Understanding urgency and task prioritization
Able to work independently with minimum technical support
Good strategic awareness
Requirement Skill
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical and problem-solving skills