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Ifa Tilahun

@ifatilahun

Program Manager at Non-state Actors Coalition advancing gender justice and economic empowerment through humanitarian and development programs.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role where I can apply my experience in program management, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation to advance development and humanitarian programs in Ethiopia.

At Non-state Actors Coalition (NSAC), I manage humanitarian and development programs focused on gender justice, economic empowerment, and governance. I contribute to strategic guidance, coordinate program reviews and proposals, and support partners with planning, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.

Previously, I managed programs at Community Development Service Association and supported the National Coffee Platform at UNDP-Ethiopia. Across my work, I’ve developed results frameworks and M&E systems, supported partnerships with government and UN agencies, and contributed to programs in rural development, HIV/AIDS, and women’s economic empowerment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager

Current

Non-state Actors Coalition (NSAC)

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Lead a diverse portfolio of humanitarian and development programs focused on gender justice, economic empowerment, and governance, with funding from USAID, EU, and CSSP. Contribute to strategic guidance for senior management and ensure quality assurance for all project reports.

Program Management Strategic Planning Proposal Development Results Based Management Monitoring and Evaluation Gender Justice Economic Empowerment Governance USAID CSSP Quality Assurance Capacity Building Stakeholder Management

Program Manager

Community Development Service Association (CDSA)

Feb 2016 - May 2021 (5 years 3 months)

Managed strategic planning and implementation of programs with government and partners. Designed gender-sensitive program frameworks and M&E systems for USAID and EU-supported programs.

Strategic Planning Program Implementation Gender Sensitive Programming M&E Frameworks USAID Partnership Building Knowledge Management Mentorship Training Proposal Writing

Program Assistant

UNDP-Ethiopia

Nov 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Supported strategic planning and implementation of the National Coffee Platform with government and UNDP partners. Managed budget and facilitated knowledge sharing through study tours.

Strategic Planning Budget Management Knowledge Sharing Reporting Audit Compliance Coffee Supply Chain

Program Coordinator

Ipas-Ethiopia

Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 (3 years 9 months)

Managed regional project implementation and compliance across five regions in Ethiopia. Ensured quality assurance and streamlined reporting by integrating financial and performance information.

Project Management Quality Assurance Compliance Reporting Procurement NGO Regulations

Regional Program Coordinator

UNDP-Ethiopia (UNV Unit)

Nov 2007 - Feb 2010 (2 years 3 months)

Coordinated UNEXCOM agency programs and facilitated work planning with regional and federal government partners. Formulated M&E systems and developed a database for program coordination.

Program Coordination Workplanning M&E Database Management Training Joint Monitoring Compliance

General Manager and Management Specialist

GAMI United

Jul 2005 - Jun 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Managed World Bank-funded rural development program and oversaw firm operations. Directed a water development project and organized evaluations and audits.

Program Management Rural Development World Bank RCM Training Evaluation Audit