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Ferda Lencho

@ferdalencho

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Humanitarian community development professional specializing in livelihoods, M&E, and youth empowerment.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a field-based humanitarian role (project or livelihoods focus) where I can lead community-driven programs, mentor teams, and scale youth and women economic inclusion.

I am a humanitarian professional with over eight years of field experience implementing integrated programs in livelihoods, food security, and emergency response. I have worked with international and local NGOs to design and deliver nutrition-sensitive agriculture, market development, and income-generating activities for women and youth.

I have specific expertise as a Community Facilitator and Youth Job Opportunity Creation Officer, leading saving groups, VESA facilitation, community trainings, GBV prevention and response, and strong donor-aligned project implementation, monitoring and reporting. I have supported proposal inputs, assessments (MIRA, safety audits), and established financial tracking for program delivery.

I hold a BA in Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a BSc in Animal Production Technology, complemented by multiple professional trainings in child safeguarding, CommCare, security awareness, and youth soft skills. I am passionate about protecting vulnerable groups and promoting gender equality in emergency contexts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Community Facilitator

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World Vision Ethiopia

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Led implementation of livelihoods, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, VESA savings groups, and GBV prevention/response across refugee and host communities, improving household asset-building and service linkages. Managed reporting, budgets, and represented programs in protection clusters to ensure compliance and visibility.

Livelihoods Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture GBV Case Management Monitoring & Evaluation Savings Groups (VESA)Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Community Facilitator

World Vision Ethiopia

Jun 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 3 months)

Implemented integrated livelihoods, DRR, gender and health-nutrition activities, established savings groups, conducted protection risk assessments, and supported proposal and assessment processes during project implementation and phase-out. Ensured activities met donor requirements and community needs.

Livelihoods Project Implementation VESA Monitoring & Evaluation

Youth Job Opportunity Officer

Alaba Special Woreda Agricultural Office

Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)

Facilitated youth group formation, livelihood pathway training, business plan development, and market linkage assessments to create income-generating opportunities and strengthen youth participation in livestock and market systems.

Business Planning Training Delivery Reporting Capacity Building

Community Development Facilitator

Siraro Child and Family Development Association

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012 (4 months)

Supported project planning and implementation, conducted community awareness on gender and child safeguarding, identified eligible households for sponsorship, and distributed improved poultry breeds while supervising volunteers and animators.

Beneficiary Screening Volunteer Supervision Monitoring Reporting Community Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mekelle University

Bachelor of Science, Animal Production Technology

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Production Technology with coursework and practical training focused on livestock production and marketing systems.