Godana Huka Godana
Yabelo,Ethiopia
Summary
Experienced Psychosocial Support (PSS), Protection, and Community Engagement Officer with 12+ years of humanitarian and development experience supporting IDPs, women and girls, drought‑affected households, and vulnerable communities in the Borana lowlands. Demonstrated expertise in VAWG prevention, case management, PFA, trauma identification, rapid PSS assessments, safe‑space supervision, and multi‑stakeholder coordination. Strong capacity in delivering survivor‑centered, PSHEA‑integrated, and protection‑sensitive programming.
Compassionate Community Support Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, community engagement, and resource coordination. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster trust and support within communities.
Skilled community and social service specialist with solid history of success in promoting activism, leading program operations, and garnering grass-roots support. Focused on speaking out against problems and teaching young people important world-changing skills.
Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.
Compassionate community and social service specialist with background in developing and implementing programs that serve diverse populations. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and program development to address various social issues. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with community members and stakeholders leading to enhanced support networks and improved outcomes for clients. Have made significant contributions to team efforts through innovative problem-solving and commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Livelihoods, Protection & Community Support Officer
VSF Suisse International Ethiopia
Borana Zone, Ethiopia
01.2021 - Current
- Provided psychosocial support, emotional stabilization, PFA, and trauma‑sensitive engagement.
- Identified high‑risk and traumatized individuals and referred them to essential services.
- Strengthened VAWG referral pathways in collaboration with Women & Children Affairs and Health Offices.
- Conducted PSS awareness, protection messaging, and community mobilization activities.
- Supervised community facilitators managing women‑friendly spaces and community safe‑spaces.
- Conducted rapid PSS assessments during emergencies and documented protection needs.
- Coordinated with zonal/woreda authorities, INGOs, and protection actors for joint monitoring.
- Trained 40+ community facilitators on PSS, case handling, and safe programming.
- Prepared weekly/monthly protection reports with disaggregated data.
- Ensured accurate documentation of IDPs and protection trends.
Early Warning & Community Protection Coordinator
Oromia Peace and Security Bureau
Borana Zone, Ethiopia
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated community protection and conflict‑sensitive early warning systems across 13 woredas.
- Identified vulnerable women and girls and facilitated referrals to PSS and health services.
- Led inter‑community dialogues to reduce conflict and enhance community safety.
- Conducted rapid protection assessments and supported emergency response planning.
Project Officer – Cross‑Border Protection & Livelihoods
CIFA Ethiopia
Moyale, Dire, Miyo & Dilo, Ethiopia
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Delivered community‑based protection support and PSS linkages.
- Supported NFI and cash assistance distribution with accountability and safeguarding.
- Organized peace dialogues with women, youth, and community leaders.
- Strengthened awareness on GBV/VAWG referral pathways and rights.
Finance & Accountability Officer
IGAD / RPLRP
Moyale Woreda, Ethiopia
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensured transparent and protection‑sensitive implementation of community support activities.
- Trained woreda staff on accountability, safeguarding, and reporting requirements.
Planning & Monitoring Team Leader
Oromia Internal Revenue Authority
Nagele Borana, Ethiopia
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Supported institutional planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Budget & Planning Team Leader
Borana Zone Water & Irrigation Authority
Yabelo, Ethiopia
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed program planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
Research Assistant – Social & Livelihood Studies
Addis Ababa University
Borana Zone, Ethiopia
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Conducted field assessments, surveys, and stakeholder interviews.
Education
MSc - Developmental Economics
Bule Hora University
BA - Economics
Addis Ababa University
Skills
- Psychosocial Support (PSS)
- Case Management
- VAWG/GBV Response
- Survivor‑Centered Approach
- Trauma Identification
- PFA
- IDPs Support
- Emergency Protection
- Community Dialogues
- Social Behavior Change
- Rapid PSS Assessment
- Referral Pathways
- Protection Monitoring
- Data Management
- MEAL
- Staff Supervision
- Coaching
- Capacity Building
- PSHEA Compliance
- Safeguarding Standards
- Joint Monitoring
- Coordination
- Reporting
- KoboToolbox
- ODK
- Excel
- SPSS
- MS Office
Certification
- SPHERE Standards & Core Humanitarian Principles – VSF Suisse / FAO
- MEAL & Data Quality Assurance – HEAL Project
- Participatory Disaster Risk Appraisal (CMDRR) – CIFA Ethiopia
- PRM Toolkit & Community Planning – VSF Suisse / ILRI
- Environmental & Social Safeguards – IGAD / World Bank
- Trauma Identification & PFA Orientation
- Leadership & Development Skills – VECOD Ethiopia
Additional Information
Knowledge of local culture, protection risks, and pastoral community dynamics., Strong communication, teamwork, coaching, and community facilitation skills., Experienced in motorcycle field mobility; willing to obtain official license.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- Amharic
- English
- Kiswahili
- Afan Oromo (Borana), Native
- Amharic, Fluent
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Working level
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Livelihoods, Protection & Community Support Officer
VSF Suisse International Ethiopia
01.2021 - Current
Early Warning & Community Protection Coordinator
Oromia Peace and Security Bureau
09.2019 - 12.2020
Project Officer – Cross‑Border Protection & Livelihoods
CIFA Ethiopia
06.2018 - 09.2019
Finance & Accountability Officer
IGAD / RPLRP
04.2016 - 06.2018
Planning & Monitoring Team Leader
Oromia Internal Revenue Authority
01.2014 - 03.2016
Budget & Planning Team Leader
Borana Zone Water & Irrigation Authority
08.2013 - 01.2014
Research Assistant – Social & Livelihood Studies
Addis Ababa University
06.2013 - 08.2013
MSc - Developmental Economics
Bule Hora University
BA - Economics
Addis Ababa University