GEBRETSADIK GELAN GERADO

PROFILE
Collaborative & organized Project Coordination, Finance and Human
Administration, with more than eleven years of progressive professional
experiences project coordination with dedication to partnering with co-
workers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented
CONTACT ADDRESS strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of
Sodo City Administration, stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Supported employees from on
Wolaita Zone, boarding through exit interviews.
South Ethiopia Region, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ethiopia 1.Project Coordinator/Director (YBCEDO, Ethiopia)
May 08/2012 – March 31/2024 G.C
 Knew all policies, procedures, tools, standards and principles of the
PHONE NUMBER organization regarding all staff’ working conditions, benefits and
+251 (0) 9 10 60 96 49 remuneration, job profiles and function grids, health coverage, etc., adapted
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and accountable implementation by all relevant staff throughout the Project.
 Properly implemented and followed up of internal regulations and terms of

 EMAIL employment contracts of staff, ensured that all staff is employed in the frame
of fair labour conditions, and according to local legislation, HR vision, values
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and principles of the organization.
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 In close coordination with the Financial Coordinator, ensured fulfilment of
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national legislation regarding employees’ taxes and social security at Project
level checked that monthly declaration forms for taxes and employee/employer
 EDUCATION
social security contributions are correct and sent to the Financial Department.
 BA Degree of Management,
 Ensured an efficient filing system (physical and electronic files) of all
Paradise Valley University
administrative files at Project level, granted strict confidentiality of employees’
Collage, Shashamane, Ethiopia personal files and other administrative private documents upon request of
in 2015 G.C HRCo, and ensured preparedness in case of evacuation.
 Diploma of Information  Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Technology, Mary Help Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and
Collage, Zway Catholic, harassment incidents.
Ethiopia in 2007 G.C  Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and
constructive feedback.
 Facilitated on boarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires,
 bolstering employee job position knowledge and skill set.
 Maintained compliance of the organization with local, state, and federal laws,

 SKILLS in addition to established organizational standards.

 Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote
 Expertise in financial issues
collaboration.
like payroll preparation,
 Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and
balance sheet, income
diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
statement, cash inflow and
 Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional
outflow, pension management
manner by finding constructive solutions.
and etc.
 Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and
 Expertise how to handle and
federal laws.
manage the data’s.
 Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR
 Expertise in human resource
team results.
issues like planning,  Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations,
implementation, monitoring, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
handling all legal issues as of  Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging
Ethiopian labor law, give feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
necessary support on human  Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies,
resources related issues to providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
other departments, follow up  Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain
and implement employee feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
benefit packages, good  Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee
documentation and etc. relations program.
 Expertise in children  Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee

sponsorship, such as satisfaction and retention.

maintaining child sponsor  Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies

relationship, ensure quality to mitigate audit risks.

 Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating
letter, follow up the progress
communication between managers and employees.
of children, empower the
 Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management
family of children and
and business decisions.
community as a whole.
 Direct implementation of children sponsorship program, managing
 Documentation and Reporting
administrative and financial issues and handle all the human resource issues.
 Employee management
 Working with business sector, local, national and international NGOs.
 Attention to Detail
 Working with government departments and bureaus at various levels.
 Cultural Sensitivity
 Managing planning up to Implementation and evaluation of the program.
 Database administration
 Prepare Project Proposal and Budgeting in relative parts of program and admin
 Mail handling costs according to local legislation.
 Budgeting  Oversee and ensure the execution of the entire project cycle.
 Office management  Ensure the proper implementation of the project.
 Project Management  Organize and carryout training and workshops.
 Staff Management  Enforce stewardship by ensuring efficient and effective utilization of project

 Payroll and budgeting resources for the intended purpose.

 Account Reconciliation  Oversee and supervise that registered children (RC) and their families are

 Office administration visited on quarterly basis by project social workers & other volunteers,
delivery of programmatic inputs to targeted households/groups and their use
 Computer Literate (MS Word,
for the intended purpose is monitored and reports are provided on them.
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,
 Network with government offices, non-governmental sectors and other
MS Access and other
stakeholders within as deemed necessary
software’s)
 Involve in the recruitment, selection and socialization of new worker
employment.
 Provide technical support on HR related issues to all staffs.
 LANGUAGES  Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the human
 English - good speaking and resource of the organization.
fluent writing  Ensure the proper implementation of HR related issues like labor law, contract,
 Amharic - fluent speaking and salaries, and social security and so on.
fluent writing  Staff benefits like annual leave, sick leave, salary increment, promotion based
 Wolaytigna - Mother Tongue on his/her performance & etc are handled & managed properly.
 Good documentation & filling of all HR related issues confidentially.
 Generate Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annual, and Annual Report.

 HOBBIES
 Taking time with my family 2.Data Clerk (Wolaita Sodo Health Center, Ethiopia)

 Reading different books May 09/2008 – March 31/2012 G.C

 Preparing Budget Breakdown, Managing and Controlling budget for
 Writing diaries
HIV/AIDS Care and Support Program
 Visiting different natural &
 Supervise case manager and community mobilize.
historical places
 Organize and carryout training and workshops. .
 Watching and Coaching
 Facilitate and follow up on request and distribution of supplies.
football
 Participate in community resource mobilizing activities
 Actively participation in supervising outreach and campaign activities
 Working collaboration with Governmental Organizations & NGOs.
REFERENCES  Coordinating routine health center ART clinic activities and responding the
1. Tagele Mathewos (Country employees and customers complaints.

Director, YBCEDO,  Working closely the ART Case Manager to ensure that all clinical information

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Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART), Tuberculosis (TB), Prevention of Mother To

2. Gezahegn Worku (ET0617 Child Transmission (PMTCT), Provider Initiated Counseling and Testing

CDP, Project Director) (PICT), and Laboratory Results and Pharmacy, is entered accurately.

+251 (0) 9 47 40 08 02  Generate Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annual, and Annual Report.

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3.Voluntary Team Coordinator (TIMRET LEHIWOT ETHIOPIA)
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January 01/2010 – March 28/2012 G.C
 Team coordinating voluntarily in HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Task Force
3. Desta Wogasso (Personnel
of Sodo Town.
Administration Manager,
 Handling project activities in target districts as well as leading a team of task
MSF-Belgium, Ethiopia
forces based in the Most At Risk Populations (MARPs)
Mission)
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4.Computer Teaching
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October 2006 – May 22/2008 G.C
 Teaching Microsoft Office (MS word, excel, power point, access), Software
and Hardware, internet and creating user accounts in different types of account,
Application Software and System Software, Maintaining software and
hardware, Installing software’s, and repairing hardware’s and Installing local
area network and managing it.

5. Certificates
 IPSAS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP, 2021
 Certificate of Appreciation, Visionary Guidance and Undoubting Leadership as
Project Director with sense of Ownership & Collaboration at the Project, 2021
 Project Cycle Management, 2017
 TOT on the Child Development, 2014
 Proposal Development and Logical Framework Analysis, 2014
 Project Cycle Management, 2014
 TOT on Child Protection (CP) and Prevention of Child Abuse, 2013
 TOT on Child Protection (CP) and Foster Care, 2012
 TOT on HIV Leadership, 2012
 Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Patient Monitoring & Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP), 2008
 IT Application, 2007
 And different types of certificate