Seble Girma

Experience

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  The Kaizen Company

  Sept 2014 - May 2019

  Lead and Co-assess over 30 local NGOs using the OCA (organizational capacity assessment) tool mainly in the areas of program management, financial management, internal control, human resource, communication, and monitoring and evaluation. Liaise regularly with over 110 local NGOs, Kaizen, relevant stakeholders and USAID through accepting requests and communicating them to the required body as per the mandate and in a timely manner to effectively implement project deliverables.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual program reports and ensure that these reports are submitted to the program coordinator for review and compilation within the required time frame and up to standard. Assist the local capacity development project specialists in planning and delivering training activities for NGOs, Social Enterprises and Construction companies.Provide support for the project and financial management specialist in planning, organizing, coordinating and delivering workshops for various trainings and technical assistances for over 110 implementing partners Show less Maintain an accurate filing system for individual training programs, including pre-post tests, attendances and evaluation forms.Analyze program achievements, including its financial aspects through consistent budget utilization tracking of over 110 implementing partners’ quarterly budget utilization and plan for any discrepancy.Interact directly with Implementing Partners (IP) and clients to schedule various meetings, training’s and technical assistance’s and facilitate these engagements.Assist program financial management specialist in planning and implement monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables and drafting reports for activities performed.Contribute to the collection, analysis, and sharing of relevant information/data on program monitoring and evaluation indicators.Keep track of best practices and lessons learned for quarterly reporting by assisting in preparation of LCDs brochure, newsletters and certificates using various software’s. Show less Assist in writing, preparing, and updating training materials, tools, and templates for Kaizen, to be shared with Implementing PartnersFollow up and update the LCD support team on the LCD work plan implementation status on daily, weekly and monthly basis present of any deviation and suggest corrective actions for team.Collect quarterly data on project indicators from LIPs to measure and analyze LCDs performance and trend against the agreed USAID terms and conditions Ensure that the necessary administrative and technical support is provided for smooth running of the project.Work with operations manager on program financial activities by handling payment vouchers, requests and monthly financial reports. Show less

  • Senior Program Officer

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Program Officer

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Program Associate

    Dec 2014 - May 2017

  • Associate Intern

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Self employed

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Freelance Consultant
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  Department for International Development (DFID)

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  Program Officer

  Work with key clients including the World Bank, Ministry of Education, and other service providers to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs. Handle program management tasks such as program design, formalizing commitments, mobilizing procurement, monitoring, and evaluation such as participating reviews, field visits and timely reporting efficiently and quickly, and in line with organization policies, procedures, and guidelines. Monitor and analyze key program indicators and implementation through review of relevant documents and reports, identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions, identify, and track follow-up actions.Lead assessment exercise like annual review and due diligence and review and update of key documents: program log frames, delivery plans, risk matrix, program progress and finance report along with team members.Manage financial forecasts, working closely with spending partners, advisers, Senior Responsible Officers to create realistic and up to date spending forecasts over the Financial Year, and accurate budget profiling for outer years, ensuring these are regularly updated in the organization system. Review partner/supplier financial reports and ensure all payments meet organization’s financial rules and agreed project payment requirements.Ensure audit report and/or Annual Audited Statements for assigned programs are received, reviewed and findings pro-actively followed up along with Senior Responsible Officer and other donors as relevant.Lead on procurement tasks including drafting Terms of Reference, contract negotiation, contract management, contract amendments, and other tasks along with the concerned team and local contract officer.Archive closed programs following organization’s guidelines and procedures and enter key docs and information into the organization's system including audit reports, updated log frames, Annual Reviews, business cases, reports, etc. Show less

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  Embassy of New Zealand

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Development Programme Coordinator

  Coordinate and manage New Zealand’s regional aid projects in nine accredited countries and the AU commission on humanitarian, agriculture and renewable energy and other sectors,Emergency Response• Contribute to New Zealand’s humanitarian response to natural disasters and other emergencies in Ethiopia and Accreditations as per AUE’s Contingency Plan.Project Management• Ensure efficient and effective management of development activities including sound application of PDG business processes, contract and financial management, and activity quality standards.• Contribute effectively to the design, appraisal, implementation, management and monitoring of a portfolio of NZ Aid Program activities in consultation with DHOM AUE, PDG(GDS), MEA staff in Wellington, and other Post staff as required.• Appraise budgets, monitor expenditure against activity budgets for agreed activities.• Assist with grant approval and contracting formalities (including of HEF).• Prepare annual activity monitoring reports for assigned activities and contribute to regular updates to Wellington outlining any significant issues/achievements. Relationship Management• Drawing on local knowledge and networks, establish and maintain a strong set of relationships that support and underpin the New Zealand Aid Program.Policy Analysis and Engagement• Working in close coordination with the Policy Officer gather information, analyze and report on key development issues and opportunities relevant to assigned activities.• As directed, engage with Government Partners, regional organizations and other development actors and partners on key policy issues that will strengthen the results of development and aid.• Represent New Zealand in programme and activity discussions, advocacy meetings, negotiations and public diplomacy activities at post as required.• Participate and/or assist New Zealand delegations for meetings and negotiations as required Show less

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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Nov 2022 - now

  Assistant Programme Officer