EXTERNAL VACANCY 

 Oromia   Development Association  (ODA) 

ODA Invites  applicants of committed and experienced teachers for its Boarding schools found in Adama and Bishoftu  for  Academic Year 2018 EC 

1.    Job Title:  History, Geography, Economics   and   ICT teachers.

2.   Required number:  4( one for  each subject ) 

3.      Job Summary:

•  ODA Boarding School aspires to be center of change and development, a catalyst for progress in science and technology, addressing the immediate and long term demand of national economy, innovative research and education;

• The Boarding School is committed to be the center of excellence in science and technology and provide highest quality education and training which builds the technical capacity of manufacturing and other industries;

• The Boarding School  has the responsibility of undertaking and encouraging relevant academic programs, action researches, and community services in national and local priority areas and disseminating the findings therefore, the Boarding School is in general desirous of reinforcing and expanding its areas of excellence in the teaching-learning process, research and community services;

• The Boarding School envisions building a strong and committed academic community that aspires attaining the lofty ideals and goals of high school education.

• We are seeking passionate teachers, who thoroughly enjoy teaching, excel in their ability to reach and support students and take endless pride and countless hours to design inspiring and engaging lesson plans and teaching units.

• We seek compassionate, hardworking and resilient individuals capable of dealing with many of the unforeseen challenges that occur in a school. We seek individuals who work well with others and would enjoy living at the ODA Boarding Schools.

• As a boarding school, teaching life extends well beyond time spent with students in a classroom. Tutorials, clubs, study hall supervision, field trips and ongoing engaging school wide activities also form part of a teacher’s responsibilities. Working at a boarding school requires a genuine commitment to serve as a role model and be an active part of the community.  

4.  Role and Responsibilities

ODA Boarding School teachers are responsible:

• To handle courses, tutorial, practical hours, mentoring and advising of boarding school students and take additional responsibilities which will be given by the school.

• ICT teacher is also responsible to handle ICT laboratory work, computer maintenance, and take additional responsibilities which will be given by the school.

 5.    Job Requirements

5.1.   Education Qualifications

 We seek teachers who:

• Have minimum of   2nd  degree/ M.Ed. Degree in   History , Geography,  & economics and  have a minimum of  BSc. Degree in ICT

• Have Post Graduate Diploma in teaching /PGDT/ certificate for all job position; (for applied Science applicants)

• Graduated from recognized government college or University with a minimum of CGPA 2.75 for first degree and who was graduated in post level specialization in teaching;

• Four semesters recent consecutive performance evaluation result on average 90% and above 

• Minimum of 4 years teaching work experience in degree and 2 years for 2nd degree in teaching; out of which 2 years in teaching Grade 11-12.

• Priority will be given for teachers who successfully completed and awarded certificate of completion in  the summer special capacity building training program for secondary school teachers, organized by FDRE, Ministry of Education in 2016 or 2017  EC 

5.2   Knowledge & Skills

We require teachers who are: 

•   Willing to attend in service training of teachers, self-motivated energetic, organized and flexible individual; 

• Free from any addiction and well-mannered good conduct with no bad records;

• In principle willing to be around the school compound 24:00 hours except in exceptional condition;

• Understanding of the nature of boarding school and needs of high school students;

• Written and oral communication skills in English and Afan Oromo are mandatory;

• Professionally ethical, honest and willing to serve as outstanding role model in the community;

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Email usage, Google Suite, internet searching and willing to learn new computer skills;

• Able to demonstrate learner-centered teaching methodologies and are eager to continue to learn;

• Have an experience of working in schools with a  mission for academic excellence and student engagement;

• Willing to embrace and adhere to the ODA Boarding School’s requirements, values & mission;

• Active team players and problem solvers;

• Outstanding communicators  and have strong interpersonal skills;

• Committed and passionate to teaching and  highly motivated towards student development and growth;

• Willing to teach and support students after hours and on weekends.

6   Benefits 

•  The salary is as per scale of ODA boarding school;

• Benefits package are house with free electric and water cost or house allowance instead of house with  transportation allowance and also top up allowance

• Offers medicals service according to HRD manual of ODA;

How To Apply

7. How to apply, places  and dates of application : Interested and qualified applicants who fulfill the above mentioned requirements shall submit their; 

• Application letter with recent curriculum vitae; 

• Both Degree certificate of graduation M.A/MSc,B.A/BSc temporary certificate of graduation or actual diploma with student copy, 

• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching /PGDT/ certificate for applied science applicants 

•  Relevant and current letter of work experience which indicate basic monthly salary, two years consecutive performance evaluation result, ladder of teacher’s career structure and other relevant necessary documents with original and non-returnable copy  in person  to  ODA Head Office, Finfine , Around  Bole Medihanialem, Oromia Tower 6th floor HRD Dep’t; ODA Boarding School Adama Branch , Adama Town  Wonji Mazoria road within 7 (seven) consecutive working days  starting from September 29/2025 GC or 19/01/2018 EC  during working hours   OR  VIA THE FOLLOWING email ADDRESSE

   abebezewdiebek@gmail.com,  optionally 

• Visit the announcement on https://www.ethiojobs.net/ , ODA face book and telegram

• For additional information ODA Boarding School Adama Branch 0221120860, ODA HRD office 0116392196 

  Note: 

• Release or clearance letter from recent employer and a guarantor are mandatory to be employed for the position.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated for exam.