Meet the Ethiopia team

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COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Tewodros Gizachew

"Responsible for the overall success of our Ethiopia office, the country director leads and manages strategic growth and direction, program development, international and domestic partnerships as well as day-to-day operations in Ethiopia."

PROGRAM MANAGER

Erkiyihun Ashenif

"The Program Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of key programs, as well as medium and small projects. He is also in charge of closely ensuring the delivery and implementation of high-quality, innovative, and impactful programs and projects in Ethiopia."

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FINANCE MANAGER

Wondimeneh Bekana

"The finance manager tracks local revenue and expenses, managing financial reporting relationships with partners and ensuring financial accountability and transparency through auditing."

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GRANT AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

Birihanu Derso

"The Grant and Partnership Manager is responsible for driving the organization's grants acquisition, management, and business development efforts in Ethiopia and in the region. The role is pivotal in expanding Children Believe's funding base, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and fostering partnerships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other key stakeholders."

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Tirsit Demle Abebe

"Office Administrator responsible for smooth day-to-day operation of the Ethiopia country office by handling various administrative tasks and coordinating office activities."

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CHANGE PROGRAM MANAGER

Fiker Alebachew

"The Project Manager leads the CHANGE project in Ethiopia, ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and collaboration with stakeholders. He manages resources and guides staff to meet quality standards."

MELKS OFFICER

Amanu Alamirew

"The MELKS Officer leads the monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge-sharing functions, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and accountability across programs. The role involves tracking progress against strategic indicators, documenting lessons and success stories, supporting partners in data collection and reporting, and generating knowledge products that strengthen program quality and influence. The officer also provides technical guidance on gender and social inclusion, facilitates evaluations and learning reviews, and supports the development of grant proposals through robust M&E frameworks and data insights."