Begashaw Teshome
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
A dedicated and results-oriented professional. I strive to contribute to the success of any programs and make a meaningful impact on program management, leadership and financial management. In addition, I have extensive experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable me to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including executives, team members, clients and partners. I am a natural problem solver and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, always looking for opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Program Manager
Pharo Foundation
12.2021 - 09.2025
- Lead planning and execution, and monitoring of multicomponent programs focusing on skill development, value chain development, youth engagement, financial inclusion.
- Supervise and mentor program coordinators to ensure quality program delivery.
- Manage project budgets, work plan, and reporting in compliance with donor and organizational standard.
- Build partnership with government, private sectors, TVETS/Polytechnic colleges, community-based institutions to enhance program impact.
Area Development Program Manager
World Vision
04.2012 - 11.2021
- Coordinated development projects targeting marginalized youth and women in agricultural value chains.
- Facilitated capacity building, partnership development, and advocacy for inclusive economic participation.
- Delivered progress report, budget oversight, and compliance monitoring with donors.
- Ethiopia
DME Coordinator
World Vision Ethiopia
02.2011 - 03.2021
- Strengthening evidence-based programming by supporting project design, monitoring tools, evaluation frameworks, and reporting systems to ensure effective implementation and outcomes.
- Providing technical guidance and support to different field teams, and government counterparts to improve project monitoring, data collection, and reporting quality.
- Leading program evaluations, baseline surveys, and progress assessments to measure the impact of integrated area development programs.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and partners, for coordinated monitoring and evaluation efforts.
- Facilitating capacity building and training for staff to enhance skills in data management, monitoring, and evaluation practices.
- Contributing to strategic planning by providing evidence and data for decision-making, improvements, and accountability.
- Country office
Area Development Program Officer
World Vision Ethiopia
05.2008 - 02.2011
- Supported planning, implementation, and monitoring of integrated development projects targeting vulnerable children, families, and communities.
- Facilitated community engagement through participatory approaches to identify needs, mobilize resources, and strengthen local capacity for sustainable development.
- Coordinated with local government offices, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with national and organizational development priorities.
- Monitored project progress against set indicators, documenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned to inform adaptive management.
- Supported capacity building initiatives for community groups and local partners on development themes including health, education, water, sanitation, livelihoods, and child protection.
- Contributed to reporting requirements by collecting accurate data and preparing regular progress and narrative reports for internal and donor stakeholders.
- Assisted in the organization of community events, training sessions, and awareness campaigns to promote project goals and enhance community participation.
- Participated in field visits to provide technical support, verify project implementation quality, and engage directly with beneficiaries.
- Promoted child rights and protection principles throughout program activities to safeguard children’s well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, environmental sustainability, and good governance into programming.
- Homosha Assosa Area Development Program
Education
MA - Project Management
University of Assosa
BGRS, Ethiopia01.2025
MSC - Population Studies
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2007
B.A - Geography and environmental studies, Demography
AAU
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2003
High school -
Gedo senior secondary school
Gedo, West Shewa01.1999
Primary school -
Wayou elementary and junior school
Wayou, H/ Guduru Wollega01.1996
Skills
- Program Cycle Management
- Business Development
- Proposal and Report writing
- Strategic Program Planning and Management
- Strategic leadership
- Coaching
- Capacity building
- Donor Compliance
- Risk Management
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Research
- Learning
- Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Knowledge management
- Data Analysis
- MS Office Proficiency
References
- Ermias Habte (PhD), Country Director, Pharo Foundation, heyawermias@yahoo.com, +251913575691, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Belay Kebede, MEL Lead, FHE, blkebede@gmail.com, +251911783374, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Dereje Regassa, Hub Lead, World Vision Ethiopia, Dereje_Regassa@wvi.org, +251911967284, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Training
- Training on Work Life Balance
- Training of Conflict Management
- Training on Stress Management
- Training on Leadership
Languages
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Recognitions And Awards
- Local Partnership
- Integrated Program Management Approach
- Local Value Chain Development
- Result Based Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Compliance Training
- Staff Security
Personal Information
- Health Status: Healthy
- Date of Birth: 08/26/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Regional Program Manager
Pharo Foundation
12.2021 - 09.2025
Area Development Program Manager
World Vision
04.2012 - 11.2021
DME Coordinator
World Vision Ethiopia
02.2011 - 03.2021
Area Development Program Officer
World Vision Ethiopia
05.2008 - 02.2011
MA - Project Management
University of Assosa
MSC - Population Studies
Addis Ababa University
B.A - Geography and environmental studies, Demography
AAU
High school -
Gedo senior secondary school
Primary school -
Wayou elementary and junior school