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Meron Anteneh

@meronanteneh

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Results-oriented humanitarian and development professional with six years' experience.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters community empowerment and sustainable development, with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

I am a results-oriented humanitarian and development professional with over six years of progressive experience in program coordination, humanitarian response, and community empowerment. My proven ability to manage multifaceted projects in challenging environments has allowed me to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and deliver innovative, locally driven solutions. I am deeply committed to enhancing community resilience, self-reliance, and sustainable development, with a strong track record in donor engagement, grant management, and gender-sensitive programming.

Currently, I serve as a Roving Protection and Gender Officer at Action Against Hunger, where I lead gender-sensitive interventions across seven regions and provide technical support on gender, protection, and social inclusion. My previous roles have included managing economic empowerment programs for women and leading gender mainstreaming initiatives in education. I have a strong foundation in project management and advocacy, and I am passionate about creating impactful change in the communities I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Roving Protection and Gender Officer

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Action Against Hunger ACF-USA

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led gender-sensitive interventions across seven regions, integrating protection measures into emergency response programs and providing technical support on gender, protection, and social inclusion. Developed policies and frameworks to promote gender equity, overseeing compliance with donor regulations and strengthening multi-sectoral coordination.

Policy Development PSEA Stakeholder Engagement

Economic Empowerment Officer

Plan International Ethiopia

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Managed economic empowerment programs focused on women's financial inclusion and self-reliance. Facilitated entrepreneurship training and small business development for marginalized communities, building partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and donors.

entrepreneurship Partnership Building Gender Responsive Programming Community Development Project Management

Gender Officer

Plan International Ethiopia

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Led gender mainstreaming initiatives in education and humanitarian projects, significantly increasing girls’ enrollment and retention rates. Designed gender-responsive teaching strategies and facilitated capacity-building workshops for educators and community leaders, also developing a safeguarding and code of conduct manual.

Gender Mainstreaming Humanitarian Projects Policy Development Training Community Engagement

Project Officer-Education

Save the Children International

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Managed emergency education projects for displaced children, improving access to quality education and implementing strategies that reduced dropout rates. Led the initiative to establish Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) rooms in 30 schools, enhancing learning environments.

Project Management Education Management Emergency Education Community Health Child Protection

Independent Living Skill Trainer and Therapist

Ready to Learn School and Therapy

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years)

Conducted behavioral assessments and therapy for children with developmental needs. Trained parents and caregivers in behavior modification techniques, supporting independent living skills.

Therapy Training Psychology

Grant and Partnership Intern

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Supported grant proposal writing and donor reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and overseeing sub-awards with international and local NGOs. Contributed to project documentation, data management, and conducted pre-award assessments and project site monitoring for compliance.

Donor Reporting Data Management Partnership Management Compliance Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University

Master of Arts, Social Psychology

Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Social Psychology, focusing on advanced theories and research in social behavior. Engaged in in-depth study of group dynamics, social cognition, and cultural influences on human interaction.

Save the Children International

Certificate, Psychological First Aid and Psychosocial Support

Completed training in Psychological First Aid and Psychosocial Support, learning techniques to provide immediate support in crisis situations. Developed skills in emotional support and mental health interventions for vulnerable populations.

Action Against Hunger-USA Ethiopia mission

Certificate, Protection Mainstreaming, PFA, PSEA, GBViE/CPiE, GBV Minimum Standards Training

Participated in a Training of Trainers (TOT) program, focusing on protection mainstreaming, psychological first aid, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Gained expertise in gender-based violence in emergencies and child protection in emergencies, preparing to train others.

Bahir Dar University

Bachelor degree, Psychology

Grade: 3.61

Activities and societies: Hosted a weekly youth talk show program (2016-2018); Served as a member, Public Relations, and President of the Keep Hope Alive charity club.

Studied core psychological theories and research methodologies, culminating in a thesis on voluntary blood donation. Gained comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

Addis Ababa University

Certificate, International Humanitarian Law

Completed a specialized course in International Humanitarian Law, gaining foundational knowledge in the legal framework governing armed conflict. Explored principles of humanitarian assistance and protection of civilians.