YIHENEW ABERE WOLDESEMAYAT
@yihenewaberewoldesem
Development practitioner with multidisciplinary experience in research, public health and humanitarian programs.
What I'm looking for
I am a development practitioner with over 15 years of hands-on experience across research, community service and public health. I hold an MA in Development Studies and a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University, complemented by diplomas in Clinical Nursing and Applied Computer Science.
My work has spanned WASH, PSEA, GBViE, child protection, livelihoods, IDP camp settings, and HIV/AIDS clinical trial support, with notable experience in program coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and grant writing. I have supported research design, data analysis and report writing for local CSOs and consultancies.
I have served as a program coordinator for Mothers and Children Rights Organization and as a freelance and associate development consultant for multiple organizations, leading needs assessments, feasibility studies, baseline and evaluation assignments. I also founded and managed a learning consultancy focused on development projects and business planning.
I bring practical clinical nursing skills, statistical and data-management capabilities, multilingual communication (English, Afan Oromo, Amharic), and a commitment to capacity building and evidence-based program design to drive measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Coordinator
Mothers and Children Rights Organization
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Coordinated programs on PSEAH, GBViE, child protection, livelihoods and IDP camp response, led grant writing and donor reporting, and improved program compliance and beneficiary reach across projects.
Associate Development Consultant
Inclusive Development Management Consultancy
Jan 2003 - Jan 2025 (22 years)
Provided research design, data analysis and report writing for evaluations, baselines, feasibility studies and investment business plans for local CSO/NGO clients.
Freelance Consultant
Various Local CSOs/NGOs
Jan 2003 - Dec 2024 (21 years 11 months)
Delivered consultancy services across community development, research, M&E and program design to multiple Ethiopian CSOs and NGOs over a sustained period.
Shelter & Reintegration Specialist
Good Samaritan Ethiopia
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Managed street children shelter operations, led child and family reunification and reintegration efforts, and improved protection outcomes for vulnerable children.
Founder & General Manager
Increase Learning Consultancy
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Founded and managed a development consultancy delivering research, evaluations, needs assessments and business plan development for clients, growing service delivery across multiple local organizations.
Research Assistant
Addis Ababa University
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)
Supported HIV/AIDS clinical trial activities including data collection and patient care tasks for the NIGAT clinical trial project, contributing to study operations and participant follow-up.
Clinical Nurse
Debub Wello Tenta Health Center
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 (1 year 11 months)
Provided outpatient care including immunization, family planning, labor and delivery support, child and adult care, and basic clinical nursing services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa University
Master of Arts, Development Studies
2013 - 2013
Master of Arts in Development Studies; thesis titled 'Assessment of Effects of Water Sanitation on Human Health and Livelihood'.
ISRAEL Women Economic Empowerment Training
Certificate, Economic Empowerment
2009 - 2009
One-month training on women economic empowerment.
CPU Private College
Diploma, Applied Computer Science
2005 - 2006
Two-year diploma program in Applied Computer Science.
Centralized School of Nursing - Addis Ababa University
Diploma, Clinical Nursing
1997 - 1999
Two-year Diploma in Clinical Nursing focusing on patient care and clinical procedures.
Various humanitarian and development agencies
Certificates, Humanitarian Services and Development
Multiple short courses and certificates from humanitarian agencies, research institutes, government offices, and NGOs on topics related to humanitarian services and development actions.
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2007 - 2011
Four-year Bachelor's degree in Economics completed at Addis Ababa University.
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