ABDI NESREDIN MUME

Girawa, East Hararghe, Ethiopia

[email protected] | +251 910 353 482
Date of Birth: January 10, 1990 | Fluent in English, Amharic, Afan Oromo

1. Career SUMMARY

Experienced public health and development professional with over 15 years of progressive
experience in program coordination, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), gender mainstreaming,
HIV/AIDS, and community-based health initiatives in Ethiopia. Demonstrated success in
managing multi-sectoral projects, leading field teams, and coordinating with government and non-
government stakeholders in complex, resource-limited settings.

Skilled in project planning, field supervision, data-driven decision-making (DHIS2), budget

tracking, and capacity building of front line health workers and community volunteers. Proven
ability to lead emergency-responsive health programming, including psycho-social support and
protection services for vulnerable populations—skills highly transferable to humanitarian and
disaster response contexts.

2. CORE COMPETENCIES

 Project & Field Coordination

 Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (DHIS2)
 Budget Planning & Financial Oversight
 Team Leadership & Capacity Building
 Protection & Psycho social Support
 Gender Mainstreaming & GBV Prevention
 Community Mobilization & 3C Networks
 Multi-Sectoral Program Management
 Stakeholder Engagement & Inter-Agency Coordination

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HIV/AIDS and Gender Program Officer

Girawa Health Office | April 2019 – Present
Woreda-level public health office, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

 Program Coordination: Spearheaded the implementation of integrated HIV/AIDS and
gender equality programs across 28 kebeles, coordinating with health facilities, community
leaders, and sector offices (education, women & children affairs).
 Gender & Protection Integration: Led the mainstreaming of gender and HIV issues across
government sectors, ensuring 2% of operational budgets were allocated to gender and
HIV-related activities (awareness, care, and support), directly contributing to institutional
accountability.
 Community Mobilization:Coordinated the establishment and strengthening of Community
Care Coalitions (3C) at the kebele level, training over 200 community volunteers in HIV
prevention, GBV response, and referral pathways.
 Training & Capacity Building: Conducted 50+ training sessions for health workers and
health extension workers on HIV prevention, gender sensitivity, and psycho social support
techniques.
 Field Supervision & Quality Assurance: Conducted regular field visits to 9 health centers
and 35 health posts, providing feedback and corrective actions to improve service delivery
and data reporting.
 Psycho social Support (PSS): Provided direct counseling and support to over 60 people
living with HIV and 150 orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC), linking them to health,
education, and social protection services.
  Reporting & Data Use: Compiled and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports using
DHIS2; submitted timely reports to zonal and regional health bureaus to inform planning
and resource allocation.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team Leader

Girawa Health Office | January 2017 – April 2019

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

 Data Management & Reporting: Led a team of 5 M&E officers in collecting, validating,
and aggregating health data from 12 health centers and 35 health posts using DHIS2,
ensuring 98% data completeness and timeliness.
 Performance Monitoring: Designed and implemented a woreda-level M&E framework
aligned with the Woreda-Based Health Sector Plan (WBHSP), enabling evidence-based
decision-making.
 Field Supervision & Feedback:Conducted quarterly supervisions to assess HMIS and CHIS
performance; provided actionable feedback that improved data accuracy by 30%.
 Capacity Building: Trained 60+ health workers on data collection tools, reporting
procedures, and data quality assurance.
 Budget & Finance Coordination: Participated in annual health sector budget planning and
tracked expenditures to ensure alignment with program goals.
 Project Oversight: Managed the construction of two health posts, overseeing timelines,
contractor performance, and budget adherence.

SBCC and Youth-Friendly Services Officer

Girawa Health Office | July 2014 – November 2016

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

 Behavior Change Programming: Designed and implemented SBCC campaigns on maternal
health, HIV prevention, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), reaching
over 5,000 community members.
 Youth Engagement: Established youth-friendly corners in 8 health facilities; trained 40
health workers in adolescent-centered care.
 Community Mobilization: Organized peer education programs for in-school and out-of-
school girls, reducing early marriage and school dropout rates in targeted kebeles.
 Training of Trainers (TOT): Facilitated TOT workshops on SBCC for 25 master trainers
who cascaded training to front line workers.

Health Management Information System (HMIS) Officer

Girawa Health Office | January 2011 – July 2014

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

 Data Analysis & Reporting:Collected and analyzed routine health data using DHIS2;
produced monthly performance dashboards for woreda leadership.
 Supervision & Support: Conducted bi-monthly field visits to ensure HMIS compliance;
resolved data discrepancies and improved reporting consistency.
 System Strengthening: Played a key role in the transition from paper-based to digital
reporting systems in the woreda.

Project Manager (HIV/AIDS Program)

Girawa Health Office | December 2007 – November 2010

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

 Managed a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and care project funded by federal and
regional sources.
 Trained over 100 health workers and community volunteers in HIV counseling, testing, and
stigma reduction.
  Pioneered the integration of HIV and OVC support services into primary healthcare,
improving access and continuity of care.
 Advocated for and secured budget allocations from non-health sectors (e.g., agriculture,
education) for HIV activities.

4. EDUCATION

Master of Arts (MA) in Social Psychology( Haramaya University 2023 to present)

Thesis: Factors Influencing Bystander Intervention in Bullying in East Hararghe
Relevant Coursework: Social Behavior Change, Gender and Development, Mental Health in
Crisis Settings,Community Psychology,Advanced counselling Skill
 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology( Addis Ababa University | 2007)
GPA: 3.30

5. PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

 Gender and HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming – Federal Ministry of Health

 Training of Trainers (TOT) in SBCC– Save the Children
 SBCC for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health– UNFPA
 TOT in HMIS and DHIS2 – Jhpiego / FMOH
 Monitoring and Evaluation in Health Systems– CDC Ethiopia
 TOT in HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health– PSI Ethiopia
 Psycho social Support and Mental Health – WHO/Ministry of Health

6. SKILLS & LANGUAGES

 Project & Field Management: 15+ years leading field teams, supervising implementation, and
ensuring quality standards.
 Budget Management: Experience in health sector budget planning and tracking.
 Reporting & Documentation: Skilled in writing technical reports, dashboards, and progress
updates.
 Training & Capacity Building: Conducted 60+ training for diverse audiences.
 Protection & PSS: Direct experience supporting vulnerable populations (PLHIV, OVCs,
GBV survivors).
 Software: SPSS, DHIS2, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 Languages:(English:Fluent (reading, writing, speaking); Amharic:Native proficiency; Afan
Oromo:Native proficiency)

REFERENCES

1. Mu’az Bayan
Mental Health and Psycho-social Support Officer, Plan International
[email protected] | +251 915 714 897
2. Basha Abrahim
Family Health Team Process Owner, Girawa Health Office
+251 911 245 385
3. Asfaw Ajjama
TBL Officer, Girawa Health Office
[email protected] | +251 974 106 087