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Amanuel Teklu Woldetnsay

Amanuel Teklu Woldetnsay

Shire,Ethiopia

Summary

Resourceful humanitarian worker with over 16 years of experience in livelihoods, rural development, and humanitarian aid. I specialize in international project management, monitoring and evaluation, and community-driven solutions for vulnerable populations. I hold a Master's in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Kalu Institute of Humanitarian Study Centre (Spain), an MBA from Adigrat University, and a BSc in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development from YICDOL, Addis Ababa.

Currently, I am a Monitoring Assistant with the UNWFP, previously serving as an Emergency Response Officer at Food for the Hungry Ethiopia (FHE) and Program Field Evaluator with To the Core of Things International Consultant Service, where I assessed development impacts across multiple regions. My experience also includes project coordination with Chain of Love for Human and Environmental Development (COLHED) and field assistance for the Relief Society of Tigray (REST).

I am proficient in project cycle management and participatory rapid appraisal, with over 50 WFP training courses in humanitarian response. Fluent in English, Amharic, Tigrinya, and intermediate Spanish, I effectively engage with diverse stakeholders in migration, protection, and humanitarian work, particularly with internally displaced persons (IDPs).

With a proven track record in project management and collaboration with international organizations, I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive impactful solutions and empower communities in need.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring Assistant

UN World Food Program
Shire, Tigray
06.2023 - Current

· Actively involved in the ASSURANCE project, focusing on Targeting and Registration (TnR) of beneficiaries and food distribution efforts.

· Delivered comprehensive monitoring reports, case studies, and success stories, facilitating informed decision-making at the regional and local levels.

· Led teams across various zones and woredas to identify vulnerable populations for assistance, ensuring thorough recording and verification processes for direct support.

· Collected and summarized program data and documented field missions to support program reviews and evaluations.

· Consistently minimized errors in monitoring activities, upheld high standards of data integrity, and ensured timely and quality reporting.

· Fostered strong relationships with local partners, communities, and colleagues to ensure effective coordination of project activities, receiving positive feedback on communication skills.

· Oversaw food distribution processes, ensuring adherence to WFP procedures, providing guidance, and suggesting improvements for operational efficiency.

· Resolved routine distribution challenges and escalated complex issues to enhance monitoring effectiveness and project implementation.

· Pursued ongoing training in monitoring and evaluation to stay updated on best practices and methodologies, contributing to personal and organizational growth.

· Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new monitoring tools and methodologies, enhancing task execution efficiency.

· Collected and summarized program data and documented field missions to support program reviews and evaluations.

Emergency Response Officer and C-SAFE & Safeguarding focal person

Food for the Hungry (FHE)
Central and Northwestern zones of Tigray, Ethiopia
07.2021 - 06.2023

· Coordinated the dispatch and distribution processes of essential commodities for IDPs and host communities, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with relevant government and NGO stakeholders.

· Led partnerships in conducting disaster assessments, contributing to participant targeting and documentation efforts to identify pressing community needs.

· Organized and facilitated joint participatory monitoring programs with partners and government sector offices, representing the organization at Food Cluster meetings.

· Supervised warehouse operations and commodity management, ensuring efficient transportation of food and compliance with budgetary and distribution protocols.

· Acted as the focal person for C-SAFE and Safeguarding initiatives; contextualized manuals to fit local contexts, established work plans, and set up related committees while ensuring complaints and feedback were logged accurately.

· Developed Terms of Reference (TORs), organized workshops, and delivered training sessions to enhance the skills of staff and stakeholders in emergency response protocols.

· Compiled and submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on program progress to the Project Manager and Monitoring & Evaluation officer, ensuring transparent communication of results and challenges.

· Defined and enforced organizational policies, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance and support effective governance within emergency response initiatives.

Program Field Evaluator

To the Core of Things International Consultant Service
Oromiya, Tigray, Amhara and Afar, Ethiopia
10.2019 - 12.2019

· Evaluated financial and technical documents for climate adaptation and rural development projects in four Ethiopian regions (DFE/CARD program), including proposals, log frames, baseline surveys, audits, and annual reports.

· Conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders, including DFE officials, local partners, government authorities, and beneficiaries, to gather data and insights.

· Completed midterm evaluations, data entry, translation, analysis, and report writing, adhering to established methodologies and formats.

· Participatedactively in all scheduled meetings with donors, team members, and clients, both in person and virtually.

· Developed comprehensive case studies and draft reports for each assessed region, detailing findings on effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and recommendations for program implementers.

Agronomist

Ganaderia Santa maria PLC
Snta Maria de Aneu, Catalonya region, Spain
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Monitoring and follow up of overall farm operation of the company.
  • Organizing and monitoring the fodder production, animal feed processing, support on the cattle health treatment
  • Farm field preparation using farm machineries (tractor, abonador, motosiera etc) for irrigation and fodder production.
  • Irrigation installation and fruit crop management (vineyard, olive tree, and other Mediterranean horticultures)
  • Supervised fertiliser and pesticide applications.
  • Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.

Livelihood Project Coordinator

Chain of Love for Human and Environmental Development (COLHED)
Eastern zone- Tigray and Afar (Berahle woreda), Ethiopia
11.2015 - 01.2017
  • Successfully implemented livelihood project plans, achieving key log frame targets and addressing the needs of targeted beneficiaries.
  • Developed robust monitoring systems to track project progress and ensure accountability.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with project teams, stakeholders, and international collaborators (Manos Unidas, Spanish government agencies).
  • Implemented effective staff performance management systems, including recruitment, training, and evaluation.
  • Established clear budgeting and cost control strategies to optimize resource allocation and achieve project objectives.
  • Provided organizational leadership and representation in legal matters.
  • Prepared comprehensive weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports to donors and stakeholders.
  • Conducted timely project evaluations, baseline surveys, and prepared TORs and BoQs for project implementation.

Field Technical Assistant

Relief Society of Tigray (REST)
Tsaesie Tsaeda Emba-Tigray, Ethiopia
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provide direct technical support to REST coordination office and partners
  • Appraise, monitor, and review the project regularly
  • Ensure gender is addressed within the program
  • Conduct R4 rolling out products
  • Provide community-based capacity building
  • Follow up for farmers registration
  • Assist, organize, and report various activities
  • Compile periodic progress reports.

Rural Development Expert and Supervisor

Ethiopian Catholic Church - Social and Development Coordination Office
Saesie Tsaeda Emba-Tigray and Dallul woreda –Afar, Ethiopia
08.2010 - 12.2014
  • Provide coordination and supervision for all intervention implementations of the integrated rural development program.
  • Prepare and conduct training to staff, beneficiary and stake holders.
  • Lead and participate in coordination meetings
  • Follow up, monitor, and evaluate activities
  • Coordinate with logistics and liaise with partner organizations and local authorities
  • Prepare plans and reports on WASH, irrigation infrastructure, construction and maintenance of health posts and drug distributions, micro dam constructions, saving and credit, provision of all farm inputs etc.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.


Rural Development Agent

Agriculture Office of Woreda Kola Tembien
Kola Tembien, Tigray, Ethiopia
10.2006 - 08.2010
  • Provide agricultural extension services
  • Represent Agriculture Office at Kebele level
  • Facilitate introduction of new technologies
  • Supervise and coordinate agricultural staff
  • Mobilize community for environmental protection works.

Education

Master of Science - International Cooperation And Humanitarian Aid

Spain /Kalu Institute Humanitarian Study Center
Madrid
05.2019

Master of Science - Management of Business Administration (MBA)

Adigrat University Tigray Ethiopia
Adigrat, Tigray, Ethiopia
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Disaster Risk Management And Sustainable Developme

Yardstick International Collage of Distance And Open Learning –Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
02.2011

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Public Relations

Languages

English
Fluent
Amharic
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Tigrigna
Native

Custom

I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief that these data correctly represent my qualification and experience. I promise that I will submit the aforementioned documents any time upon request.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Monitoring Assistant

UN World Food Program
06.2023 - Current

Emergency Response Officer and C-SAFE & Safeguarding focal person

Food for the Hungry (FHE)
07.2021 - 06.2023

Program Field Evaluator

To the Core of Things International Consultant Service
10.2019 - 12.2019

Agronomist

Ganaderia Santa maria PLC
03.2017 - 08.2019

Livelihood Project Coordinator

Chain of Love for Human and Environmental Development (COLHED)
11.2015 - 01.2017

Field Technical Assistant

Relief Society of Tigray (REST)
04.2015 - 10.2015

Rural Development Expert and Supervisor

Ethiopian Catholic Church - Social and Development Coordination Office
08.2010 - 12.2014

Rural Development Agent

Agriculture Office of Woreda Kola Tembien
10.2006 - 08.2010

Master of Science - International Cooperation And Humanitarian Aid

Spain /Kalu Institute Humanitarian Study Center

Master of Science - Management of Business Administration (MBA)

Adigrat University Tigray Ethiopia

Bachelor of Science - Disaster Risk Management And Sustainable Developme

Yardstick International Collage of Distance And Open Learning –Addis Ababa
Amanuel Teklu Woldetnsay