Awol Yimer Aragaw
Senior Manager
Aysaita
Summary
Highly organized, dedicated, initiative-taking, confident, creative professional with over 18 years of significant and relevant experience in achieving tangible results and cross team collaboration. I have strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in leadership. Proven ability to lead cross functional team, Optimize Process and deliver project on time and within budget. I have skills in Project Design and Management, Cluster Coordination, Monitoring and evaluation, data analysis. Known for solving challenges and technical problems, Contributed innovative and scalable solutions. Successfully implemented Strategic Planning, dignified migration assistance, Refugee transportation, Camp coordination and Camp management, Displacement data collection, Durable Solution, Peace building, shelters, Non-food Items, Mobile health and nutrition and WASH projects. Managing workflows for various projects and recognition of outstanding performance. Development training program for staffs and partners. Familiar with UN policies and donor requirements, including the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the European Union and Ethiopia Humanitarian Funds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
32
32
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Field Office-IOM Semera
International Organization For Migration (IOM)
04.2018 - Current
- Tracked the progress of Humanitarian assistance programs/projects (ES/NFI, WASH, MHNT) and Migration assistance in the Galafi border and Semera MRC services, Refugee movement and resettlement programs in the two refugee camps in Afar, Durable solution projects in the region, Ensuring adherence to organization policies and procedures and quality interventions and managed funds in the sub office level.
- Monitored activities of IOM Field-Office in Semera including human, financial resources, and physical assets of the organization; coordinated the procurement process at field office level in cooperation with the colleagues concerned in semera and IOM Addis Ababa.
- Monitored the delivery of direct assistance services in the field through regular monitoring and evaluation missions including conducting monitoring surveys for response beneficiaries and providing analysis and reporting.
- Represented IOM in relevant meetings/events with Regional Officials, UN agencies and other partners, and share updates and report to relevant main office PM and senior management for extra support.
- With the Coordination of Protection unit conducted regular field visits to the Emergency Migration Response Center (EMRC), assessed conditions and needs for direct assistance to vulnerable population including stranded migrants, victims of trafficking, collect information on vulnerability assessments and displacement, provide relevant information and suggestions to IOM Addis Ababa.
- Work closely with UN agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, WHO, FAO), Refugee and Returnee affairs/RSS and regional governments like DRM, RHB, bureau of Labor and Skill, BOWSA, Bureau of water and irrigation, Bureau of Justice and other relevant local authorities in assisting emergencies response and refugee resettlement movements, Migration support and Durable Solution for IDPS and returnees.
- Coordinated the transportation of 20,000 Refugees relocation from Berahle to Serdo and Semera town at the time of norther crisis as these refugees affected by the conflict and facilitated and collaborated with other partners for refugees returnee to their place of original camp/Barahle.
- Worked with the project support team in the mission, shared project ideas and assessment reports to identify new project/s opportunities for IOM assistance in the region.
- Monitored and identify issues requiring advocacy for mobilizing funds and resources to regional government and IDPS, returnees and migrants to address identified gaps and escalated such issues to the National Cluster and the Humanitarian Country Team.
- Promoted the attention to vulnerable groups and cross-cutting issues, including establishing context-specific beneficiary targeting criteria, context-specific monitoring tools, and Accountability to Affected Population strategy.
- Established and maintained regular meeting schedule with regional authorities on challenges and Gaps, monitor progress and avoid overlaps of project activities within all relevant cluster members active in their respective areas; organized ad-hoc meetings.
- Led ES/NFI, CCCM Cluster/s and Durable Solution Working Group (DSWG) coordination at the region level, designing the regional (context-specific) response plans and assessing needs and gaps with frequent field travel from a base in Semera.
- With the coordination of DSWG members, IOM PDU team and regional government sector bureaus developed Afar region Durable solution strategy and cost action plan.
- Facilitated and coordinated Doner visit, organized briefing before field visit, arranged discussion with local authorities, beneficiaries and finally organized debriefing session with donors what is best practice and improving needed.
- Acted sub office focal person for PSEA, AAP and staff association committee and follow up PSEA and AAP mainstreaming in each project implementation and shared reports to concerned bodies.
- Served as the security focal point for the IOM staff in the region and promote implementing IOM security requirements and UNDSS requirements in the Sub Office.
RDPP/IPDA project Focal person
Africa humanitarian action
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated the preparation of annual, quarterly, monthly activity work plans RDPP WASH and Protection project along with budgets in Aysaita refugee camp.
- Followed up and provide required support for project implementation and preparation of procurement plans are timely done and undertaken by head office teams.
- Monitored project resources and ensures effective utilization of funds/resources for the intended purpose(s);
- Maintained good working relationship with local government, consortium member agencies, target communities, other NGOs.
- Ensured sectoral integration and synergy among various IPDA project components (WASH and Protection, Livelihood, and capacity building) implemented by different consortium member agencies.
- Produced quality and timely reports and followed ups timely submission to all stakeholders.
- Maintained effective communication, proper planning, for the achievement of the project objectives.
- Supervised, coordinated and trained staff/s, and ensured that they carry out their functions in a timely, coordinated and participatory manner.
- Upheld the matters of programming, administrative, quality and accountability standards through adopting and implementing organization policies and Procedures.
HIV officer/Program Assistant
Africa humanitarian action
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Planned, organized and Coordinated HIV activities and other community services (Child protection, SGBV, Preschool and adult school education) and WaSH projects.
- Prepared different training program for staffs and stakeholders.
- Identification, quantification and evaluation of project inputs.
- Mobilized the community for different community work (VCT, Students enrollment, Sanitation and hygiene and other/SGBV and Child Protection campaigns).
- Assisted managerial and coordination work in the office and in the camp by producing new ideas, approaches, or insights; create innovative ways of designing projects and output in our work areas; produced a range of solutions to problems.
- Monitored and evaluated the various project activities (HIV, SGBV, Child protection, Education and WaSH project).
- Adapted to changing circumstances including emergencies and other crises; tolerate ambiguity; accept new ideas and change initiatives; adapt interpersonal style to suit different people and situations.
- Engaged on development of project proposal with senior project managers and share ideas and data as input.
- Coordinated and supervising different team and refugees and host community social workers and incentive workers for implementation of refugee and host community projects.
Feasibility study and Input supply expert
Samara logia city administration Urban service office
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned, organized and Coordinated all the pre-feasibility and feasibility study activities of semera logia city administration and Preparation of final report documenting the findings and key recommendations.
- Developed qualitative and /or quantitative assessment tools for data collection.
- Liaised and worked with the Federal/Regional Implementation and Coordination Offices.
- Identification, quantification and evaluation of project inputs.
- Participated in the identification of Socio-economic assessment studies and produced report.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual plans & report.
- Monitored and evaluated the various project activities, especially urban beautification sanitation and WASH and coordinated with health and Water and sanitation offices.
Project Team Leader
Organization for Social Service For AIDS (OSSA)
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual plans on prevention, care and support, IGA, Capacity building project activities and Submitted to the project office and head office.
- Consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual progress report on prevention, care and support, IGA, Capacity building and Submitted to the project office and head office.
- Developed and formulation of bylaws for Self Help Groups and other CBOs/community-based organizations.
- Trained, supervised and provided professional support to staff and volunteers.
- Conducted planned monitoring and supervision and submitted the field visit report to the project office/head office.
- Facilitated and took part in need assessments and capacity development of community-based organizations.
- Ensured the standards set by project implementation were met.
- Managed staff programmatic problems that are beyond their ability.
- Followed up the fund utilization of the project activities, budget transfer from the head office according to the project plan.
- Ensured that all updated documents were always available and accessible.
- Documented achievement, Success stories and best practices compiled and appropriately filed and communicated for publication.
Social problem preventive and control expert, Assistant project coordinator & project coordinator
Bureau of People organization Labor and Social Affairs (BOPOLSA)
09.2006 - 02.2010
- Planned, Organized, Coordinated all the programmatic activities in the areas of Social Protection like social problem and social security and OVC&CRC projects.
- Participated in the identification of social problems assessments.
- Trained, supervised and provided professional support to the Committee and volunteers.
- Prepared budget and requested fund based on the physical activities of the two projects (OVC&CRC).
- Monitored and evaluated the various project activities in the bureau including OVC and CRC projects.
- Served as resource persons within the regional and Worerda/District level Practitioners’ Groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Anthropology
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa 04.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration
Leadstar And Ashland University
Addis Ababa08-2017
Master of Arts - Disaster Risk Management and Pastoral Development
Semera University
Semera 04.2001 -
Skills
- Management (Cross -Functional team Collaboration, Performance, programs/Projects, finance and Budget and Risk management), Leadership and decision-making skills
- Effective Communication, Reporting & Documentation skills
- Problem-solving and Adaptability skills
- Computer Skills (MS word, Excel, Power point)
- Coaching & Mentoring, Staff Training & Development
Language And Other Skills
Excellent, Excellent, Very Good, Management (Cross-Functional team Collaboration, Performance, programs/Projects, finance and Budget and Risk management), Leadership and decision-making skills, Effective Communication, Reporting & Documentation skills, Problem-solving and Adaptability skills, Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Coaching & Mentoring, Staff Training & Development
Training Certificates
- Basic Computer Skill, 04/11/06 - 07/07/06
- Training for Trainers for Interactive Adult Training, 07/16/08 - 07/23/08
- Advocacy Skills on Orphan and Vulnerable Children, 06/23/08 - 06/27/08
- Child Protection Workshop, 01/12/09 - 01/13/09
- Training of Trainers for CSW Programs, 05/10/10 - 05/14/10
- Financial Management and Control for Non-Financial Staffs, 10/17/11 - 10/21/11
- Internal Capacity Building Program for the PAGES Project, 09/30/13 - 10/05/13
- Training of Trainers on Village Level Saving and Loan Association, 02/24/14 - 02/26/14
- Training on Capital Investment Planning, 2013/2014
- Training on Revenue Enhancement Planning, 2013/2014
- Basic Training on Community Based Psychological Support (CBPS), 02/26/15 - 02/27/15
- Training of Trainers on SGBV/FGM Intervention, 04/21/15 - 04/28/15
- Training of Trainers on HIV/AIDS and RH Intervention, 06/06/15 - 06/10/15
- Training of Trainers on Child Protection Issues, 05/05/15 - 05/09/15
- Basic UNHCR Program Management, 01/17/17 - 01/19/17
- Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), 10/27/17 - 10/28/17
- TOT Training on International Protection Standards for Refugees, 01/28/18 - 01/31/18
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Consolidated Training, 01/10/23 - 01/15/23
- Project Development and Reporting, Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, Communication and Visibility Training, 04/10/23 - 04/12/23
- Orientation Session on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, 02/15/19
- USSRAP Training Workshop on Communication in the Workplace, 10/04/18
- USSRAP Training Workshop on Fraud and Malfeasance Prevention, 10/05/18
- Different Online Mandatory and Necessary Training
- Strategic Thinking and Management Trainings from Harvard Manage Mentor, Various Dates in 2024
- Special Security Training (SMT Online Training Only for Head of UN Agencies), 11/02/22
- Safe Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training, 07/29/24 - 07/31/24
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Afar
- Date of Birth: 07/15/80
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
Reference
Abibatou WANE – FALL, Chief of Mission to Ethiopia +251 -948-05-78-20: awane@iom.int
Khatab KHALID Head of Sub Office, Mekelle Ethiopia +251 -911 -50 -87 -17: kkhalid@iom.int
Ashenafi Tefera National Operations Officer +251 -944 -75- 50- 26: ateferea@iom.int
Abubakar Ibrahim Head of Sub Office, Mekelle Ethiopia +251 -976-05-89-79: abuibrahim@iom.int
Gutema Mulugeta(Yodit),Cluster Coordinator-Shelter/Non- food items + 251 -904 04-92-31: mgutema@iom.int
Certification
Basic Compute skill (if any)MS-Window, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access) [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Change management [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
07-2025
Process improvement [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
07-2024
Decision Making [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
07-2024
Safe Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) training [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
07-2024
Goal Setting Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
06-2024
Strategic Planning
05-2024
Strategic Thinking[Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
04-2024
3 Days Project Development and Reporting, Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, Communication and Visibility Training Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
04-2023
6 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Consolidated training [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
01-2023
Special Security training (SMT online training only for Head of UN agencies [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
11-2022
1 Day Orientation Session on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
02-2019
USSRAP Training Workshop on communication in the workplace [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
10-2018
USSRAP Training Workshop on FRAUD and MALFEASANCE Prevention 5 October[Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
10-2018
Head of Field Office-IOM Semera
International Organization For Migration (IOM)
04.2018 - Current
4 Days TOT training on international Protection standards for refugees [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
01-2018
2 Days training on Core Humanitarian standards (CHS) [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
10-2017
RDPP/IPDA project Focal person
Africa humanitarian action
08.2017 - 03.2018
Training on Basic UNHCR Program Management [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
01-2017
5 Days training of trainers on HIV/AIDS and RH intervention and related topics [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
06-2015
5 Days training of trainers on Child protection Issues, Referral linkage mechanisms, Case management, Psychological Support, Data collection and related topics [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
05-2015
Training of trainers on SGBV/FGM intervention and related topics [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
04-2015
2 Days Basic training on community based psychological support (CBPS) [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
02-2015
HIV officer/Program Assistant
Africa humanitarian action
06.2014 - 07.2017
5 Days training of trainers on Village level saving and loan association [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
02-2014
Training on Capital Investment Planning with a workload of 47 hours [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
01-2014
Training on Revenue Enhancement Planning with a workload of 44 hours [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
01-2014
3 Days training of trainers on IGA selection planning and management [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
12-2013
6 Days training on Internal Capacity building program for the PAGES project [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
10-2013
Feasibility study and Input supply expert
Samara logia city administration Urban service office
02.2013 - 06.2014
5 Days training on financial management and control for non-financial staffs [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
10-2011
5 Days self-help saving group training of trainers [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
05-2010
[ 5 Days training of trainers for CSW programs Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
03-2010
Project Team Leader
Organization for Social Service For AIDS (OSSA)
12.2009 - 05.2012
1 Week training for trainers for interactive adult training
07-2008
5 Days training on advocacy skills on orphan and vulnerable children
06-2008
2 Days child protection workshop
01-2008
Social problem preventive and control expert, Assistant project coordinator & project coordinator
Bureau of People organization Labor and Social Affairs (BOPOLSA)
09.2006 - 02.2010
Basic Compute skill (if any)MS-Window, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access) [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
07-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Social Anthropology
Addis Ababa University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Disaster Risk Management and Pastoral Development
Semera University
04.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration
Leadstar And Ashland University
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