Yonathan Qama

Experience

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  Regional Health Bureau and line offices

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2005

  Expert and Regional Coordinator

  Regional Communicable Disease prevention and control Coordinator and Surveillance OfficerMajor Activities were: Active case search, strengthen targeted disease surveillance and response activities, reporting and strengthening of documentation system Project document preparation on HIV/AIDS prevention, Supervision of health institutions to monitor HIV/AIDS prevention & control activities (VCT, PMCT and etc.), Collection, compiling and reporting of regional HIV/AIDS data, Organization and provision of training related to HIV/AIDS, Assisting & monitoring of sentinel surveillance activities and coordinating Health education activities.Major achievements were:1. Strong surveillance system established 2. Excellent documentation, reporting and experience sharing system established 3. Excellent budget utilization Show less

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  Oromia Rural WASH Program Coordination Office

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  Hygiene and Sanitation Expert

  Implementation of Rural WASH programs in 4 Zones of Oromia. I was responsible for Sanitation and Hygiene component of the program. During those time I was making capacity buildings at diffrent level on sustainable WASH facility management, Community ownership and management, community mobilization and technical support provision for Community facilitators Team. The program was implementing PPP model. The projects were donated by The World Bank and African Development Banks therefore, I was also responsible to write reports which can fit the donating agencies. By the way I was assigned as Regional Consultant as Sanitation and Hygiene expert for the WASH implementing government sectors such as Regional and Zonal Health office, Regional and Zonal Water and Energy Bureau, Regional Education Office and schools, Women Affair Office and other local actors.Big achievements were:1. successful implementation of the project (which contributes 20-30% coverage increment) 2. Development of manuals and guideline for community and front line workers in WASH sector) Show less

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  Consultant

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

  Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist

  Swan Management PLC: As WASH specialist for preparation of Climate Change Adaptation manual for schools in Ethiopia. The company is Finland base management consultancy firm and was assigned by UNICEF Ethiopia to prepare CC-manual for rural schools of Ethiopia. My responsibilities were to assess and recommend technology option on areas of WASH to improve CCA.Ministry of Health as a National Consultant for preparation of National Acute Watery Diarrhoea Prevention and Control Strategy Document. Major duties and responsibilities were collecting, Analysis and Preparing of report on risk factors, gaps of Prevention and Control activities depending on existing data of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)•DTAS development technical assistance service PLC: as a regional project coordinator (on community Based Nutrition (CBN) training). Major duties and responsibilities were coordinating activities in Oromia Regional State, compiling, analyzing and reporting regional data to General Manager and UNICEF Ethiopia. Show less

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  AMREF Ethiopia

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  EU Funded Project Manager and Afar Field Office Area Focal Person

  Human resource management• Direct, plan and coordinate the work of the project staff including supervision and evaluation, training and team building• Organize and attend weekly project meetings to maintain effective communication• Ensure adequate and qualified staff to carry out the project activities• In consultation with the executive director, responsible for the selection, hiring, coaching, and discipline of the project employeesProgram delivery• Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all activities of the project in accordance with EU standard• Remain up-to-date on all modifications to the National Standards and EU standards implementing the same in a timely and organized manner• Responsible for the supervision and management of the data management software• Compile, maintain and report on the monthly, quarterly and annual program statistics.• Analyze trends in the program, identifying issues and developing and recommending solutions to the executive director• Implement, manage, supervise and evaluate all activities related to the leader programs• Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment strategies to expand the number of volunteers to support the program• Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment strategies to expand the number of clients participating in the projectMentoring programs• Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all activities in accordance with expected Standards• Responsible for the expansion of the project forming partnerships where appropriate• Compile, analyze and report on trends in the project Show less

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  AMREF Ethiopia

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

  WASH Program Manager

  As WASH Program Manager I was responsible for program designing, implementation and M&E. Moreover, I was responsible for partnership management. Moreover, I was responsible for overall leadership andgovernance of 13 WASH projects in different regions of the country. Moreover, I was also responsible for resources mobilization to increase the geographical coverage of the WASH program, to lead research work on the sector and improve the competency and visibility of the organization in line with its corporate WASH strategy and guideline. My role was also to ensure the integration of WASH with different development projects as a result all the WASH projects I amleading are integrated with different public health issues, CMAM projects, IGA and livelihoods. Especially the Urban WASH projects are more of business model which I was making special focus as it was emerging approach to be strengthened. Show less

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  Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Ag Deputy Country Director and Program Manager for WASH

  I Used to work for Amref Health Africa Ethiopia as Ag DCD and WASH Program Manager. As Ag DCD I am overseeing and supporting four programs with regards to program designing, implementation and M&E. Moreover, I was responsible for partnership management As WASH Program Manager I am responsible for overall leadership and governance of 10 WASH projects in different regions of the country. Moreover, I was also responsible for resources mobilization to increase the geographical coverage of the WASH program, to lead research work on the sector and improve the competency and visibility of the organization in line with its corporate WASH strategy and guideline. My role is also to ensure the integration of WASH with different development projects as a result all the WASH projects I am leading are integrated with different public health issues, CMAM projects, IGA and livelihoods. Especially the Urban WASH projects are more of business model.Big Achievements were:1. Coordination of AHA international meeting2. Coordination of ARM and University Forum 3. Leading the process of country level Transitional business plan 4. Increased coverage of sustainable WASH services5. Innovation of urban WASH implementation (WASH projects linked with IGA and job opportunity creation) 6. WASH Growth both geographically from 14 Districts in 2 regions to more than 60 Districts in five regions of Ethiopia6. Environmental friendly technologies implementation improved in our intervention areas (such us solar technology implementation for our rural and pastoral WASH projects) Show less

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  Samaritan's Purse International Relief-South Sudan

  May 2016 - Jul 2019

  Managing WASH projects in Samaritan's Purse basing in Juba, South SudanManaging human and logistics under the portfolio of the program Networking and partnership managementRepresenting the organization in different national plat formsLeading best practice documentation and sharingProgram Designing and proposal development Conducting periodical Rapid Assessment for epidemic diseases in epidemic prone areas like refugee comps

  • Area Coordinator, Unity State

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Area Coordinator, Unity State

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  • WASH Program Manager

    May 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Samaritan's Purse International Relief

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Area Coordinator-Unity State, South Sudan

  Coordinating and leading management of five different Programs (WASH, FSL, Nutrition and Food Programs)Overseeing and managing human, finances and logistics under the portfolio of the Field OfficeNetworking and partnership management at State and sometimes national levelRepresenting the organization in different plat formsLeading and coordinating program designing and proposal developmentPlaying leadership role in security management and staff safety assurance Ensuring timely implementation of Programs Ensuring quality of program implementation Show less

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  IRW

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Head of programs

  As the Head of Programme (HoP) I am responsible for the development, design and management/monitoring of the country programmes and for ensuring the IRW South Sudan programme responds to current humanitarian and development trends related in thecountry. A member of Country Management Team and working under immediate supervision from Country Director. Key Accountability 1: Programme DevelopmentProvide strategic direction to the programme, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectivelyTake a lead role in the annual strategic planning process Design programmes and projects based on the Country Strategic Plan and Emergency Preparedness PlanProactively identify opportunities to build key stakeholder relationships, 2: Implementation and Quality of the ProgrammeMake key decisions in relation to the programme implementation, and offer solutions to problems that arise during the implementation of programmesWorking with the MEAL Coordinator, develop, implement and embed, a knowledge management system, that will ensure the sharing of knowledge across the program, other country programs, and the broader IR partnershipEnsure the programmes are implemented and evaluated in a consultative and participative manner through regular field visitsEnsure the timely submission of high quality reports to HQ and donors, according to the appropriate guidelines3. Program management and support to Program managers (10% of time allocated for PM)4. Building partnership, networking and communication5. Budget management and follow up of financial performance Show less

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  CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Program Manager

  To lead the programmatic and partnership aspects of CAFOD’s involvement in Sudan, in line with the agreed strategy. The scope of the post falls into the following functions:• Lead and manage the programme portfolio: in line with the overall framework set by the strategyand the Country Representative, provide direction to and integration across the programmes portfolio, ensuring learning is captured and shared across the wider organisation and between partners;• Overseeing effective relationships with partners: providing guidance and support to the Programmes team in their work to develop and nurture effective relationships with partners, and the provision or facilitation of capacity development support, where appropriate;• Financial and funding management: responsible for managing the programme budget to agreed standards and parameters, including the development of high-quality funding proposals together with programme Team and the PDFO;• Internal and external representation: to be undertaken in co-ordination with the Country Representative and the programmes team;• Systems and compliance: ensuring the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share programme knowledge and inform decision making. Includes ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work;• Security management: supporting the Country Representative in delivering effective security management of the team;• Staff management: leading on the recruitment, management and support of staff within the remit of the post’s responsibility, in accordance with CAFOD’s management standards;• Thematic focus : complements partners’ thematic understanding on DRR, Food security, livelihood, NRM, Nutrition, WASH and contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring about positive change, offering guidance and support to the programmes team; Show less

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  Malteser International

  Oct 2022 - now

  Country Coordinator

  The Country Coordinator provides leadership and strategic direction to the country team ofMalteser International’s (MI) program in South Sudan. Oversees and coordinates allprogram activities including M&E, leads new program development and supervisesoperational management including safety & security management of the country office andcountry program in line with the organisation’s strategies, policies and procedures. Represents MI in South Sudan. Supervises national staff and, in close consultation with HQ, the international staff. Coordinates all Human Resources related issues including capacity building. Responsible for coordination and networking with the relevant authorities, catholic church, donors, UN bodies, INGOs and other stakeholders as well as representing the organisation in various humanitarian and developmental forums. In charge of resource mobilisation, solid budget management and ensures donor compliance.I. Leadership➢ Provide orientation and direction for the MI team in South Sudan in close consultationwith HQ;➢ Comply with MI´s regional and organizational objectives;➢ Give input to organizational strategy.➢ Organise and coordinate regular exchange with country team and partners. II. Program DevelopmentIII. Program ImplementationIV. Networking and RepresentationV. Human ResourcesVI. Heading the South Sudan Country Operations in Juba (if no ProgramCoordinator for Juba is appointed)VII. Safety & Security Management Show less