Open To Work
Tinbit Esayas
Addis Ababa
Summary
Senior humanitarian leader with over 10 years of experience in managing complex programs in fragile settings across Africa. Expertise in strategic program design and partnership management with governments and NGOs, complemented by a strong focus on gender-based violence and health systems strengthening initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
GBV/ASRH/SBBC Program Manager
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
Nigeria
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the Safer Births Bundle of Care (SBBC) program in Borno state Nigeria.
- Managed GBV/SRH sector, developed CO GBV and ASRH strategy, and facilitated smooth implementation of GBV/ASRH activities with partners.
- Provide researched and referenced technical advice to the GBV/ASRH team and partners while ensuring quality and timely information management.
- Oversaw all GBV/ASRH budgets and procurements, monitoring budgets according to procurement and spending plans.
- Participate in the recruitment, development and retention of GBV/ASRH.
- Actively participate in various coordination forums and ensure learning from these forums is used for improving project implementation.
- Provided technical gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and GBV guidance to partners and senior leadership to inform decision-making.
Gender-Based Violence Program Specialist
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
Lusaka
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed One-Stop Centers for compliance with global standards, improving quality of survivor care.
- Developed and facilitated training programs for NCA staff and local partners on GBV and SRHR, strengthening knowledge and skills.
- Built capacity and ensured quality for NCA's GBV response activities, enhancing program effectiveness.
GBV in Emergency (GBViE) Program Advisor
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
Addis Ababa
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Led protection and GBV assessments to inform evidence-based programming and improve service delivery.
- Provided capacity building for local partners and stakeholders, strengthening GBV response mechanisms.
- Designed and developed GBViE proposals and programs, aligning interventions with community needs.
Protection Mainstreaming Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Addis Ababa
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Trained IRC and partner staff on gender, protection, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, enhancing staff competency in critical areas.
- Developed and implemented beneficiary feedback mechanisms, ensuring integration of protection principles into all project cycles.
- Conducted rapid assessments and gender analysis, informing targeted programming across multiple sectors.
GBV response and Adolescent Programming Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Bambasi
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed adolescent programs and research activities in refugee camps, establishing safe spaces for girls to foster empowerment and community support.
- Collaborated with schools and stakeholders to implement strategies that addressed barriers to education for adolescent girls, promoting increased retention.
- Allocated and monitored financial resources for refugee camp programs, ensuring effective use of funds to support program goals. for refugee camp interventions.
GBV and RH&HIV/AIDS Program Officer Response Officer
Rehabilitation and Development Organization (RaDO)
Pugnido Refugee Camp
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Led case management and capacity building initiatives for GBV social workers, enhancing service delivery.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to develop and implement standard operating procedures for GBV services, ensuring consistency and quality in response efforts.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Developed training materials for staff to improve program implementation.
- Managed project budgets and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
Senior Professional Nurse
Bole sub-city woreda 9 Goro health center
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Conducted thorough patient examinations in outpatient department, diagnosing and treating diverse cases to ensure appropriate care..
- Performed minor surgeries including male circumcision, lipoma excision, and foreign body removal, contributing to patient recovery and well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Education
MA - Social work
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia11-2024
Master's - international Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Proyecto Kālu institute
04-2021
BSc - Nursing
Medico Bio Medical College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia09-2011
Skills
- Program management
- Project cycle management
- Data management
- Program evaluation
- Gender mainstreaming
- Stakeholder engagement
- Capacity building
- Training delivery
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
Training
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), Norwegian Church Aid, 11/01/23
- PS peace building training, Norwegian Church Aid, 05/01/22
- Gender Based Violence (GBV) basic concept and case management, 01/01/16
- Clinical care for sexually assaulted survivors, 02/01/16
- Caring for child survivors, 05/01/17
- Leadership capacity builder training session, International Rescue Committee, 2019
Timeline
GBV/ASRH/SBBC Program Manager
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
01.2024 - Current
Gender-Based Violence Program Specialist
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
08.2022 - 11.2023
GBV in Emergency (GBViE) Program Advisor
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
02.2021 - 08.2022
Protection Mainstreaming Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
06.2017 - 02.2021
GBV response and Adolescent Programming Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
12.2015 - 06.2017
GBV and RH&HIV/AIDS Program Officer Response Officer
Rehabilitation and Development Organization (RaDO)
12.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Professional Nurse
Bole sub-city woreda 9 Goro health center
11.2011 - 11.2014
MA - Social work
Addis Ababa University
Master's - international Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Proyecto Kālu institute
BSc - Nursing
Medico Bio Medical College