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Application letter

My name is Anteneh Tefera, and I work as the MEAL and Program Director at WhizKids Workshop (WKW). WKW is a social enterprise that was established in Ethiopia back in 2005. Currently, I'm leading a project called Ifaa or Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in East Hararghe, which is funded by USAID/BHA where CRS is a fund recipient and HCS is prime implementer of the project. In this project, WKW is the SBC technical partner. Additionally, I lead and work on various SBCC projects and MEAL funded by EU, DEG, and Ignite Africa. Education and Certifications

In 2020, I obtained my PhD in Mathematics Education from Addis Ababa University. I have also acquired several certificates from reputable institutions, including a Project Management Certificate and Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Certificate from Addis Ababa University, Commerce College of Business, and Philanthropy University. Furthermore, I hold certificates in Motivational Leadership, Gender M&E, ECD, Integrated ECD, and a Higher Diploma Program Certificate.

Professional Experience

Prior to my current role at WKW, I served as a lecturer and researcher at Dire Dawa University since 2009. During this time, I gained valuable experience in various positions. Additionally, I worked for FriendsUnited (FU) Foundation, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) of German origin, as a Program Director for approximately two years. FU implemented programs in partnership with national and international organizations such as Child Fund and Halvetas, focusing on female orphan care in Debre Markos. Accomplishments and Expertise

Throughout my career, I have consistently made significant contributions to various organizations. I have been involved in project proposal development, planning, and execution, as well as the design and production of SBCC materials. I have provided training on SBCC and HCD, led research teams, and collaborated with primer partners like CRS and implementing partners like HCS and GOAL Ethiopia to develop robust SBCC M&E tools. Additionally, I am meticulous in reporting and excel in fostering strong partnerships for effective program planning, management, and implementation. My diverse technical and administrative responsibilities have facilitated program development, progress monitoring, outcome evaluation, and reporting. Research and Publications

In addition to my professional career, I have actively participated in scientific research across various areas of expertise. Including reviewing articles and participation. I am proud to have published six manuscripts in esteemed scientific journals, contributing to the knowledge and advancement of my field. Conclusion

I bring a wealth of experience and expertise in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) and program management to my current role at WKW.for about two years with a strong educational background, relevant certifications, and a proven track record, I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of development and social change. This provided me with valuable exposure that aligns perfectly with your vacant position of: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer (MEAL). I have attached my personal CV and other important documents with this application letter. Sincerely,

Anteneh Tefera (PhD)

Motivation Letter

Dear HR Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the position at your organization. With a PhD in education and a diverse background spanning various governmental and non-governmental organizations in key roles such as teaching, research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Director and Program Director, I believe that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for the position.

Throughout my career, I have been committed to ensuring effective programming that benefits local communities while achieving organizational goals. As a researcher, I have been responsible for conducting both quantitative and qualitative research and producing reports that have helped organizations improve their programs. As a MEAL Director, I have been responsible for ensuring accountability by establishing monitoring and evaluation systems that track the progress of projects against predetermined targets. Additionally, I am skilled at program development including designing SBCC materials and management, having successfully led various teams to achieve project deliverables on time and within budget. I pride myself on being a dedicated team player and leader with excellent interpersonal skills. I am confident in my ability to collaborate with diverse teams across departments to execute complex projects. Furthermore, my problem-solving abilities are informed by a deep understanding of best practices in education and development and an ability to think critically about how to apply them in field contexts. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my expertise and enthusiasm to your organization. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely,

Anteneh Tefera (PhD)

Anteneh Tefera Abuye (PhD)

Nationality: Ethiopian Phone number: +251-********* (Mobile) Email address: ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Website:

www.linkedin.com/in/anteneh-tefera-phd-a8ab80ab

Address: P.O.Box :31364, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Home) 31/08/2016 – 20/11/2020 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PHD IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (SOCIAL SCIENCE) Addis Ababa University Address Tel: +251***********, p.o.box: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Website www. aau.edu.et 31/08/2008 – 23/07/2009 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

M.ED IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (SOCIAL SCENCE) Addis Ababa University Address +251***********, p.o.box: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Website www.aau.edu.et 04/09/2002 – 06/11/2005 Dilla, Ethiopia

BED IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Dilla college of teacher education and health sciences Address P.O.Box: 419, Dilla, Ethiopia

19/07/2021 – 03/08/2021 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CERTIFCATE IN PROJECT PLANNING, MONITERING AND EVALUATION Addis Ababa Universit,School of commece

Address p.o.box 3131, tel +251*********, ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com, 3131, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 07/06/2021 – 29/07/2021

CERTFICATE OF FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGMENT AND MONITERING & EVALUATION philatrophy University

08/11/2022 – 30/11/2022 United States

CERTIFCATE IN M & E OF HOLISTIC ECD PROGRAM Global Health e-learning center Address Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,United States Agency for International Development, United States Website http://www.usaid.gov

08/11/2022 – 30/11/2022 United States

CERTIFICATE IN DATA QUALITY Global Health e-learning Center Address Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,USAID for International Development, United States, United States Website http://www.usaid.gov

CERTIFICATE ON MONITORING AND EVALUATING SOCIAL AND BEHVAIOUR CHANGE APPROACH Breakthrough Research

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

United States

CERTIFICATE IN SBC PROGRAM MONITORING Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,USAID for International Development

Website http://www.usaid.gov

United States

CERITIFCATE ON GENDER M & E Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,USAID for International Development,United States

Website http://www.usaid.gov

30/03/2022 – 01/08/2022 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CERTIFCATE OF LEADERSHIP,MINDSET AND MOTIVATIONAL INTELLEGENCE Seid and Esubalew consultancy and training Service

15/11/2022 – 30/11/2022 United States

CERTIFCATE IN INTRODUCTION TO ECD Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,USAID for International Development,United States

Website http://www.usaid.gov

01/10/2010 – 08/08/2011 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

CERTIFCATE IN HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAM Dire dawa University United States

CERITIFCATE IN INTEGRATED ECD Terra Fretwell, Bureau for Global Health,USAID for International Development,United States

Website http://www.usaid.gov

CERTIFCATE IN EDUCATION IN EMERGENCY (EIE) UNICEF

06/05/2022 – CURRENT Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PROGRAM AND MEAL DIRECTOR WHIZKIDS WORKSHOPS (WKW) WhizKids Workshop is a social enterprise and SBC technical partner of the RFSA/Ifaa project funded by USAID/BHA. The project focuses on various areas including Health & Nutrition, Gender, Youth & Social Dynamics, WASH, ECC, Agriculture & livelihood, and PSNP. They collaborate with partners such as the EU, Government of Germany (DEG), Open Capital Advisors, and Ignite Culture Africa. Roles and Responsibilities :

Management and Leadership

1. Engage with WKW leadership to develop and implement project plans. 2. Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with established plans 3. Coordinate with partners to plan and execute project activities. 4. Monitor the project in collaboration with partners to ensure its success. 5. Provide oversight and guidance for the implementation of the project plan. 6. Ensure that activities are executed in accordance with the designed plan in active woredas. SBCC related Activities

1. Collaborate with CRS team to develop SBCC strategy and behavior profile. 2. Create creative briefs, concepts and design documents for SBCC materials used in the RFSA project. 3. Ensure the design aligns with project objectives and SBCC strategy. 4. Take the lead in developing a quality control dashboard and pre-test tool for SBCC materials. 5. Review and ensure the quality of SBCC materials before their finalization and distribution. 6. Collaborate with CRS and HCS to develop an SBC Monitoring system to assess the reach, exposure & knowledge retention.

MEAL System Development

1. Take the lead in creating the MEAL plan, including defining performance indicators. 2. Design standard operating procedures (SOP) and develop MEAL tools for SBCC activities. 3. Conduct regular assessments to assess the quality of data at all levels. 4. Utilize appropriate quality control trackers to monitor data quality. WORK EXPERIENCE

5. Update and maintain MEAL systems and tools used for monitoring project tasks. 6. Analyze input, output, and outcome information of the project using these systems and tools. 7. Provide training sessions to program staff on MEAL principles and practices. 8. Orient staff on data collection methods and ensure their understanding of MEAL processes. 9. Establish a comprehensive database system to store project data, evidence, and learning. 10. Ensure data is organized and easily accessible for analysis and reporting purposes 11. Summarize and package success stories, case studies, and other relevant information. 17/12/2020 – 04/05/2022 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR DIRE DAWA UNIVERSITY

Role and Responsibilities:

Leadership and instructor

- Designing course syllabus and curriculum

- Delivering lectures and facilitating class discussions

- Providing academic support to students both in and outside the classroom, including supervising master's students

- Creating, grading, and providing feedback on assignments, exams, and projects

- Evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback

-Serving in various positions within the university, including the Quality Enhancement Office. Research and related activities

- Engaging in community outreach, research, and scholarly activities to support the university's mission

- Collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement innovative and research based teaching practices

- Conducting research in various focus areas and participating in community service endeavors

- Developing curriculum and leading research validation workshops

-publicate various aricles in various areas on various international and accredited journals

-Leading and supervising research projects and guiding students through their research work 30/06/2015 – 29/08/2017 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PROGRAM DIRECTOR FRIENDSUNITED FOUNDATION,HILFE FUR AFRIKA STIFTUNG The “FriendsUnited Hilfe für Afrika Stiftung” Foundation is a German based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established with objective to support Social Development activities throughout the African continent. The NGO is formally established and has received its operating license from the German Government in September 2009 and has been granted a tax-exempt status by the German Ministry of Finance in October 2010 due to its humanitarian mission and not formed for profit.making. The foundation have gotten the direct support from Germany government . It also has worked with various national and international organizations as partner like child fund, ADRA Ethiopia and Halvetas. Role and responsibility :

Leadership and Management

1. Take charge of all programs under the FU Foundation and ensure they align with the organization's mission and vision.

2. Develop and guide effective and efficient programs through conducting formative assessments. 3. Ensure all implemented activities are relevant to the organization's objectives. 4. Offer technical oversight to the projects and foundation's operations while advising the Country Director accordingly.

5. Plan, design, implement, supervise, and report on the overall program development for orphan compounds, TVET training center constructions, and ICT training centers at Debre Markos City. 6. Frequent visits to Debre Markos City program site to support field teams. 7. Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities to keep track of overall project progress and impact. 8. Represent the foundation at national workshops and meetings. 9. Guide development of MEAL framework that clearly outlines what data needs to be collected, when it should be collected, and how it should be analyzed. 10. Facilate training all relevant staff on the MEAL framework, how to collect data, and how to use the data for decision-making.

11. Request regular data collection that is aligned with the MEAL framework's guidelines. Ensure that data is of high quality.

12. Provide support to develop regular reports on program performance that analyze the collected data and evaluate the effectiveness of programs in meeting objectives. 13. Provide guidance continuously to improve MEAL system design, implementation, and management based on lessons learned and feedback received

14. Support and facilitate learning by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and success stories. 15. Support the MEAL team to provide training and capacity-building support to staff members and partners on monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis tools

16. Promote a culture of learning within foundation by facilitating group discussions, workshops, and learning events to encourage collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and joint problem-solving. 17. Help Foundation in adapting strategies and approaches based on evidence and feedback from program implementation in Debre Markos city.

15/08/2009 – 01/04/2015 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

UNIVERSITY LECTURER DIRE DAWA UNIVERSITY

• Role and Responsibility

Academic Activities and leadership

1. Designing the course syllabus and curriculum

2. Delivering lectures and conducting class discussions 3. Providing academic support to students in and outside of the classroom including supervise master students

4. Creating and grading assignments, exams, and projects 5. Evaluating student performance and providing feedback 6. Leading and supervising research projects and guiding students through their research work 7. Supporting the university's mission by engaging in community outreach, research and scholarly activities

8. served in various positions of the university including Quality enhancement office and in committees Research and related activities

1. Collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement innovative and research driven teaching practices.

2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on various focus areas and engaged in community service

3. Developed Curriculum and lead validation workshop based on the research findings 4. Publication articles on various areas on internationally accredited journals 5. Participate in various data collection process and analysis of data 6. lead, train and supervise the research data collection process like formative research, empathy map research and others

Mother tongue(s): AMHARIC

Other language(s):

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken

production

Spoken

interaction

ENGLISH C2 C2 C1 C1 C1

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Google Drive Microsoft Office Social Media Zoom Instagram Skype Facebook Outlook LinkedIn Twitter Internet user Power Point Gmail WhatsApp Good knowledge of Latex Analyze Data Using SPSS I have a knowlage in python, C++, Mathlap, Latex,word

Organizational skills

Written and Verbal skills Critical thinking Good listener and communicator Organizational and planning skills Decision-making Strategic Planning Reliability Team-work oriented Responsibility Research and analytical skills

The Relevance of current Ethiopian Primary School Teacher Education Program for Pre-service Mathematics Teacher’s Knowledge and Teacher Educator’s Awareness about MKT.

– 2021

LANGUAGE SKILLS

DIGITAL SKILLS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PUBLICATIONS

Mulugeta Atnafu(PhD) and Kassa Michael(PhD)

Alignment of Ethiopian Primary School Pre-service Teacher Education Program with that Primary School Mathematics Contents/syllabi.

– 2021

Mulugeta Atnafu(PhD) and Kassa Michael(PhD)

Professional Dispositions of Graduate Pre-service Mathematics Teachers among Three College of Teacher Education in Ethiopia

– 2021

Affective and Cognitive Variables as Determinant of College Exit Examination Achievement in Bonga College of Teacher Education, Ethiopia

– 2017

Tenth Grade Students’ Understanding on Polynomial Concepts in some schools of Addis Ababa City Administration

– 2019

Quality of Mathematics Teacher Educator’s Instruction in the Classroom of College of Teacher Education in Ethiopia

– 2022

Mulugeta Atnafu(professor) and Kassa Michael(PhD)

Tiruset Haile GYSD lead (DCOP) in CRS Ifaa project and chief of party I know her since i was working with Whizkids workshop (WKW) as MEAL and Program Director, technical SBCC partner of CRS in Ifaa project and She is the one who lead our partnership under GYSD sector. Email ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Phone +251-********* Jarso Wakayo

He was Chief program officer (CPO) of Whizkids Workshop (WKW) and he is now working in Save the children Ethiopia as North area program director

Email ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Phone +251-*********

Mr Abiy Kefyalew Previous colleaque

He is now MIRA officer in SOS Ethiopia

Email ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Phone +251-*********

Abaynesh Biru SBCC director of WKW

She is expert/advisor of social and behavior change communication at WKW. Abaynesh Biru

SBCC Adivsor and previously SBC director in FHI360 Email : ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com or ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 092*******

Email ad4beb@r.postjobfree.com Phone +251-*********

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