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TOFIK SEMAN SANI

TOFIK SEMAN SANI

Addis Ababa

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager and Lead Trainer dedicated to transforming youth development through high-impact training programs. Proven ability to design and execute large-scale educational initiatives, fostering community engagement and resource efficiency. Leverages advanced analytical skills from an MBA and technical expertise to enhance curriculum development and leadership effectiveness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Trainer & Youth Program Coordinator

CDTRC
Addis Ababa
05.2021 - Current
  • Curriculum Development: Developed and standardized a Volunteer Training Manual, defining duty responsibilities and operational protocols to enhance volunteer effectiveness.
  • Program Facilitation: Serve as the lead facilitator for youth development programs, delivering training to diverse groups of students and facilitators.
  • Training Logistics: Coordinate and oversee large-scale educational events, including summer camps and leadership workshops, ensuring all materials meet academic standards.
  • Team Mentorship: Supervised and mentored facilitators, delivering feedback on instructional techniques to improve training quality and participant engagement.
  • Strategic Reporting: Prepare detailed summaries and final drafts of training outcomes for executive leadership and stakeholders.

Project Manager / Admin Officer / Social Worker

Korah Great Hope Charity Association
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Strategic Planning: Led planning teams and conducted assessments to develop effective program implementation strategies.
  • Community Training: Delivered psychosocial support and conducted economic empowerment training for families to strengthen community resilience.
  • Staff Oversight: Evaluated and provided feedback on performance of staff under direct responsibility to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Financial Administration: Managed project petty cash and settled advance payments in strict accordance with organizational policy.

Project Officer

KAMSAD (Kibre Aregawuyan Migbare Senay Direjit)
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Program Implementation: Developed operational plans and budgets while establishing M&E systems that enhanced project success tracking.
  • Expenditure Tracking: Supervised project site activities and monitored expenditures against approved budgets, ensuring financial transparency.
  • Partnership Building: Coordinated technical meetings and identified strategic partnership opportunities with NGOs and networks to strengthen collaborative efforts.

LDP Support Worker

Compassion International Ethiopia
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Directed annual Leadership Development Program summit, facilitating curriculum training to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Edited and approved curriculum courses and online assessments for LDP students, ensuring alignment with program standards and learning objectives.
  • Conducted individual development follow-ups through consistent phone consultations, fostering student growth and addressing specific development needs.

Education

M.A. - Christian Psychology

Maranatha International Seminary
Addis Ababa, Kality Campus
04-2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Saint Mary’s University
Addis Ababa
01-2024

B.Sc. - Water Resource & Irrigation Engineering

Hawassa University
Hawassa City, Sidam Regional state
01-2014

Skills

  • Instructional Design
  • Project Leadership
  • M&E & Reporting
  • Financial Oversight
  • Technical Proficiency

Certification

  • Certified Trainer for Study with Success, 2016
  • Child Protection Training, 2019
  • Cross Roads Teachers Training (30 Hours), 2016
  • Certificate in Leadership, 2014

References

  • Ato Getu Amare, LDP Team Lead, Compassion International Ethiopia, +251 911 706 784
  • Gulilat Tadesse, CEO, Child Development Training and Research Center (CDTRC), +251 96 621 5166

Personal Information

Title: Senior Project Manager | Lead Trainer & Facilitator

Timeline

Lead Trainer & Youth Program Coordinator

CDTRC
05.2021 - Current

Project Manager / Admin Officer / Social Worker

Korah Great Hope Charity Association
07.2018 - 04.2021

Project Officer

KAMSAD (Kibre Aregawuyan Migbare Senay Direjit)
11.2016 - 06.2018

LDP Support Worker

Compassion International Ethiopia
06.2015 - 11.2016

M.A. - Christian Psychology

Maranatha International Seminary

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Saint Mary’s University

B.Sc. - Water Resource & Irrigation Engineering

Hawassa University

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