Ayele Negesse
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
Professional with over 20 years of experience in results-based management, encompassing the full spectrum from design and roll out to application of results-based monitoring and evaluation and learning facilitation. My career is marked with a strong and diversified track record in project/programme development and management, design and implementation of robust results-based monitoring and evaluation systems tailored for initiatives in development, humanitarian efforts and conflict settings. I excel in forging collaborative partnerships and have a keen eye for resource mobilisation, ensuring that projects are not only well financed but well executed and results are timely tracked and communicated for improvement and learning. My ability to engage stakeholders across multiple sectors and ranks, coordinate efforts and competing interests effectively is matched by proficiency in coordination, risks assessment and risks management guaranteeing that initiatives remain resilient and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Planning Officer
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated Mission Strategic notes including Concept Notes and senior management compacts
- Mission Results-Based Budget (RBB) framework and performance reports, and inputs as required for audits, budget monitoring, evaluations, performance reporting, including components and operational planning
- Led the identification, analysis, and prioritization of joint programmes
- Facilitated joint and integrated planning between Mission components, UNCT members and other relevant partners in accordance with the Policy on Integrated Assessments and Planning.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
UNFPA Ethiopia
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Led capacity assessment of implementing partners for programme partnership
- Designed comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for Country Programmes
- Managed Country Programme Evaluation including midterm review
- Facilitated in-office Programme Criticality Assessment and led alignment of the County Programme with the new Strategic Plan and the SDGs
- Represented UNFPA in various interagency platforms: Chair of UNDAF reference group , co- chair UNDAF M&E Working Group.
Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist
UNDP Afghanistan
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed a robust M&E system in consultation with the ROLHSU/MPTF M&E team to capture results-oriented information
- Supported the project's M&E system for efficient flow of information on project results
- Facilitated project evaluations, reviews, and knowledge production for informed decision-making
- Served as the M&E expert for informed decision-making.
Programme Coordinator /Planning and Coordination Specialist
UNFPA | Ethiopia
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Led quality assurance, oversight, and compliance of Corporate & Donors' Planning, Coordination, M&E, NIM & CO Management Audit Exercise, and HACT, supervising a team of nine experts
- Ensured alignment with reporting policies
- Established a results-based management culture within the country office by building staff and counterparts' capacity
- Provided substantive technical inputs into program and project design, focusing on UNFPA's strategic priorities
- Facilitated strategic vision exercises, including the development of theory of change for various project concepts
- Led the design, management, and conduct of results-based monitoring, spot checks, reviews, and high-level missions
- Ensured quality of data collection, validation, and utilization for programming and advocacy
- Utilized various methods including censuses, surveys, administrative records, and national database systems for effective decision-making
- Represented UNFPA in various interagency platforms and regional coordination structures
- Supported the functionality of coordination, governance mechanisms, and policy dialogue platforms at national and subnational levels
- Provided training sessions on strategic planning, results-based management, and Programmes Evaluability Assessment
- Led the quality assurance of all Annual Work Plans and supported IP screening and HACT assessments.
Programme Support Implementation Analyst, Partnerships & Management Support
UNDP Ethiopia
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Oversaw and ensured quality assurance of country program and planning processes for UNDP Ethiopia, supervising a team of six experts
- Analyzed political, social, and economic situations, providing inputs for UNDAF, Country Programme Documents, and Work Plans
- Prepared briefs on cooperation areas, identified new project opportunities, and contributed to resource mobilization efforts
- Applied Results Based Management (RBM) tools effectively in UN-supported programming
- Developed M&E guidelines and indicators for development and humanitarian programs, facilitating capacity and needs assessments
- Conducted regular monitoring and evaluation of program implementation, devised financial and substantive monitoring, and supported organizational efficiency and alignment for effective delivery.
Results based Management /Capacity Development Advisor
UNDP Ethiopia
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Produced concept notes on: (1) RBM strategy guidelines, (2) revitalization of capacity development,(3) current thinking on RBM in Ethiopia, (4)woreda mapping for focused development intervention (a guideline for AWP preparation)(5)the South -South Cooperation(6)conference presentation on RBM institutionalization prospects and issues (UNECA)
- Appraised, designed or supervised the following projects: (1) World Bank supported Promoting Basic Services Program (PBS)II –Managing for Results and Public Finance Management (PFM) components,(2)Coordination, monitoring and evaluation of AWPs of the UNDP, UNICEF and DAG (3) Served as the focal person for the Advanced Leadership Project (4) co-prepared the Economic Governance Project for the Regional State of Somalia
- Trained over 400 federal and regional sectors' experts on the basics of RBM, ICBPP, Capacity Assessment, Data Collection, as well as on the Analysis, Interpretation and Evidence based Reporting
- Produced Background and Review papers on: (1)relevant loan instruments of the World Bank, and AfDB (2) National M&E Structures and Challenges
- Facilitated Capacity needs assessment assignment at federal and region levels.
Programmes Coordinator
Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia, UNDP
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Coordinated sector offices and other partners for implementation of UNDAF and UN Agencies programme in the region
- Led various results based monitoring , joint quality assurance/field missions , and roll out of Integrated Community based Participatory Planning model in all districts of the region
- Provided capacity development support to the regional government and civil society organizations (including training thousands of experts) on UN programming principles including human rights, gender equality, capacity development and results based management
- Managed projects supported by UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP and other UN partners.
Senior Regional Reform and Transformation Programs' Expert
Tigray Bureau of Civil Service, UNDP
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Led the regional business process re-engineering (BPR) team
- Conducted major process reengineering at regional sectors
- Organized research and assessments on the Reform Activities, employment satisfaction and performance measurement
- Reviewed the Region's Human Resource Development Programme
- Prepared technical documents on deepening good governance and civil service reform
- Led the preparation of Balanced Score Card and evaluation of performance management
- Designed monitoring and evaluation systems for the regional bureau.
Education
Leading Collaborative Leadership -
Cornel University
01.2018
Professional Certification in Evaluation Practice (CEP) -
Claremont Graduate University, The Evaluators Institute
01.2017
Master's in international relations degree -
Addis Ababa University
01.2007
Diploma in Computer MS. Applications -
Memorial Computer Centre
01.2004
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching -
Debub University, Dilla College of Teachers
01.2003
Skills
- Peachtree Accounting (SAGE2014)
- Cloud-based project finance Management
- RBM, Theory of Change, Results based/ Strategic Planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Drivers based scenario planning
- Value for Money (VfM) Analysis
- Business Operations Management
- Integrating Capacity Development in Programming
- Business Process Reengineering
- HACT Assessments
- Risks assessment and management
- Team leadership /Supervision
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Training Facilitation
- Policy Development
Timeline
Mission Planning Officer
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
05.2022 - 10.2023
Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist
UNDP Afghanistan
01.2020 - 11.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
UNFPA Ethiopia
03.2017 - 05.2022
Programme Coordinator /Planning and Coordination Specialist
UNFPA | Ethiopia
03.2015 - 12.2017
Programme Support Implementation Analyst, Partnerships & Management Support
UNDP Ethiopia
09.2012 - 02.2015
Results based Management /Capacity Development Advisor
UNDP Ethiopia
11.2011 - 09.2012
Programmes Coordinator
Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia, UNDP
11.2008 - 10.2011
Senior Regional Reform and Transformation Programs' Expert
Tigray Bureau of Civil Service, UNDP
08.2008 - 12.2008
Leading Collaborative Leadership -
Cornel University
Professional Certification in Evaluation Practice (CEP) -
Claremont Graduate University, The Evaluators Institute
Master's in international relations degree -
Addis Ababa University
Diploma in Computer MS. Applications -
Memorial Computer Centre
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching -
Debub University, Dilla College of Teachers
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