Temesgen Likisa
Waliso town
Summary
I have ten years of experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development projects. I participated in data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to enhance accountability and learning. I am passionate about using evidence to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation Coordinator
Ethiopian Electric Power
11.2013 - Current
- Implemented project planned activities in line with the agreed work plans and budgets; successfully delivers against timeframes, milestones, output and outcome targets/objectives;
- Developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks and carry out regular monitoring of the project;
- Developed progress reports, needs assessments, and studies, providing comparative knowledge as required;
- Provided overall project leadership and management;
- Provided strong relationships and facilitate effective communication and collaboration;
- Followed up regular and comprehensive documentation of all emerging and critical issues/risks and lessons learnt from the project;
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the Child and Adult at Risk Safeguarding Policy;
- External liaison and negotiation experience fostering partnerships between Government and other stakeholders;
- Represent and promote the programme's vision, learning and results in high level policy and advocacy forums such as conferences;
- Provided technical expertise to guide delivery of the project in line with best practice and the project's terms of reference;
- Supporting the evaluation of project and programme activities;
- Coordinating the compensation process for project affected community
- Participated in the development and implementation of capacity building and training programs for project affected community
- Managed community feedback and grievance collected through different channels
Sociologist-II
Aluto Langano Geothermal Project
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Oromia Region East Shoa A/T Jido Kombolcha District
- Monitor the needs of displaced community with main focus on persons with special needs (women, children, elderly, disabled etc.); and management of individual cases when required;
- Successfully advocated for the passage of a local ordinance enhancing protections for survivors, mobilizing community support through workshops and forums;
- Conducted needs assessments and utilized feedback to adapt programming, resulting to increase in survivor satisfaction;
- Managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations;
- Managed community feedback and grievance collected through different channels;
- Developing an appropriate monitoring and evaluation matrix plan and using the necessary indicators of it to measure the achievement of the project;
- Prepared social development planning and management in child protection and Gender based violence;
- Worked on gender, women's empowerment, violence against women and girls and/or child protection;
- Participated in inter-agency meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on implementation of programs/projects;
- Follow-up and monitor the implementation of program activities;
- Identified package of training, material and technical assistance needs vulnerable communities and facilitated community dialogue;
- Reviewed the monthly and quarterly activity plans and reports of the Social Safeguard Team and provide technical feedback for coherent approach and corrective actions;
- Prepared analytical periodic progress report( weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly) of the program and provided inputs for national, regional and other reports;
- Identified and synthesized lessons learned from child protection activities in the field operation for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders
- Oromia Region East Shoa A/T Jido Kombolcha District
Resettlement and Social Affairs Officer
GERDP
11.2013 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Benishagul Gumuz Region
- Surveying of Socio-economic data of project affected community
- Identified communities affected by the project and proposed the way they are compensated;
- Collaborated with local NGOs and government bodies to create a referral network for survivors, improving access to critical services;
- Interview project affected community for resettlement and prepare documentation for the way of their integration with the host community;
- Organize peace building and community peace dialogue trainings for project participants;
- Support organizing community peace dialogues in project locations
- Facilitate for technical and material support to community peace dialogues
- Planned for Grievance Redress Mechanism(GRM) and procedures;
- Supported child protection and gender-based violence issues by establishing community help desk as part of the project and monitor their performance;
- Prepared analytical periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and situation under the field operations as well as provide inputs for federal, regional and other reports;
- Participated on the kick off meetings, other relevant workshops/trainings facilitated at field office and represent safeguarding appropriately;
- Identified project level contact person for beneficiaries and ensure local safeguarding reporting procedure is updated and displayed in project implementation areas;
- Engaged in planning and conducting Rapid Needs Assessments to understand protection needs of target populations;
- Benishagul Gumuz Region
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education, Oromia Education Bureau
07.2005 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: South West Shoa, Waliso town
- I have taught English language at preparatory school and college level;
- Assist supervisor set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans;
- Participate in strategic programme discussion on the planning of education programmes;
- Prepare training and action plan;
- Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector;
- Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in the sector;
- Participate in education programme meetings including programme development in education;
- Assess, institutionalize, and share best practices and knowledge learned;
- I have served as a Coordinator in the Ethiopian National Population and Housing Census in 1999 E.C
- (20007);
- Participated in different Co-curricular activities in the School
- South West Shoa, Waliso town
Education
Diploma in Basic Computer Skills - Microsoft word, excel, Powerpoint, SPSS, Kobo toolbox application
Master of Business Administration -
Ashland University
01.2018
BA - Sociology and Social Works
Jimma University
01.2013
Bachelor of Education - English
Debub University Dilla College of Teacher Education and Health Science
01.2005
Skills
- Program Development and Implementation
- Communication and Outreach
- Training and Capacity Building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis and Impact Assessment
- Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
- Community engagement
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Oromia
- Date of Birth: 06/06/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- Community Engagement in Emergencies Preparedness and Response, UNICEF
- MEAL DPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, CRS
- Introduction to the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, World Bank
- Land Acquisition and Resettlement, Inter Social
- Child participation principles, methods and tools, UNICEF
- Introduction to Child Protection, UNICEF
- Child protection results-based management resource pack - how to plan, monitor and evaluate child protection programmes, UNICEF
- Protection in Humanitarian Action, UNHCR
- Statelessness, UNHCR
- Gender-based Violence (GBV) online course - Level 1, UNHCR
- Gender-based Violence (GBV) online course - Level 2, UNHCR
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), UNHCR
- CVA and Social Protection Part 1: Introduction to Linking Humanitarian Cash Assistance and Social Protection, CaLP
- Introduction to Core Humanitarian Standard, CHS Alliance
- Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), ICRC
- Age, Gender and Diversity Learning Modules, UNHCR
- Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations, UN
- BSAFE, UN
- Preventing Fraud and Corruption at United Nations, UN
- Prevention of Sexual harassment and Abuse by United Nation Personnel - Working harmoniously, UN
- I know Gender: An Introduction to Gender Equality for UN staff course, UN
- Humanitarian cash transfer, UNICEF
- Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Case Management Steps, UNHCR
- Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons, UNHCR
Timeline
Sociologist-II
Aluto Langano Geothermal Project
12.2020 - 06.2022
Compensation Coordinator
Ethiopian Electric Power
11.2013 - Current
Resettlement and Social Affairs Officer
GERDP
11.2013 - 12.2020
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education, Oromia Education Bureau
07.2005 - 10.2013
Master of Business Administration -
Ashland University
BA - Sociology and Social Works
Jimma University
Bachelor of Education - English
Debub University Dilla College of Teacher Education and Health Science
Diploma in Basic Computer Skills - Microsoft word, excel, Powerpoint, SPSS, Kobo toolbox application
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