# TIRATU BELAY TOMBE - Development Professional | Programme Management & MEAL Expert
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Addis Ababa

## Links
- LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiratu-belay-tombe-b7446535/

## About
Highly accomplished development professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in programme management, MEAL, and policy advisory across government, NGO, and international contexts. Expert in leading complex, multi-sector initiatives and strengthening institutional capacities, consistently driving evidence-based decision-making through robust monitoring and evaluation systems. Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, including government ministers and multilateral agency heads, to influence policy and deliver high-impact, climate-resilient development outcomes.

## Work
### Independent Consultant, Climate Smart Education System Initiative (CSESI) | Save the Children International
Leading the Climate Smart Education System Initiative in Ethiopia, delivering specialized training and advisory support to integrate climate-smart education into national development goals.
- Deliver specialized Climate Change training to Ministry of Education (MoE) Focal Points, enhancing their understanding of climate finance and readiness processes to build national capacity.
- Contextualize Save the Children International (SCI) methodologies for the Ethiopian context, ensuring strategic alignment with national climate priorities and frameworks.
- Conduct comprehensive data collection and analysis to inform evidence-based planning and implementation of climate-smart education initiatives.
- Organize and facilitate high-impact workshops, strengthening internal and cross-sectoral coordination mechanisms within the MoE.
- Provide expert advisory support for integrating climate-smart education initiatives with national determined contributions (NDCs), national adaptation plans (NAPs), and broader climate-resilient development goals.
- Formalize internal coordination mechanisms and identify key policy-aligned entry points for MoE engagement in cross-sectoral climate governance frameworks and platforms.
- Monitor and document training and coordination outcomes, supporting adaptive management, reporting, and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
### Knowledge Management and Communications Lead, GEF/UNDP Partnership FOLUR Ethiopia Project | Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD)
Led knowledge management and communications for a GEF/UNDP partnership project, driving data-driven evidence generation and multi-stakeholder coordination for climate-resilient landscape management.
- Led comprehensive project-wide knowledge management and reporting, generating data-driven evidence to support climate-resilient landscape management initiatives.
- Developed and implemented structured frameworks for project implementation and reporting, ensuring full compliance with GEF requirements across regional states.
- Authored and executed a comprehensive Knowledge Management & Communications Strategy, enhancing information flow and stakeholder engagement.
- Designed and disseminated operational guidance documents and standardized reporting templates, streamlining project processes for efficiency.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder coordination with government agencies and development partners, fostering collaborative approaches to project delivery.
- Produced analytical reports aligned with GEF and UNDP strategic frameworks, integrating risk-informed planning into program design and implementation.
- Conducted extensive research, stakeholder mapping, and capacity needs assessments using mixed-methods approaches, generating insights to inform adaptive management.
### Senior Programs and MEAL Manager | Sustainable Environment and Development Action (SEDA)
Provided strategic leadership for MEAL functions and program oversight, enhancing institutional capacity, donor accountability, and evidence-based planning for sustainable development initiatives.
- Provided strategic leadership for all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) functions, including designing results frameworks, developing theories of change, and tracking indicators for portfolio-level programs.
- Oversaw and directed comprehensive baseline studies, mid-term assessments, and end-line reviews, synthesizing findings to drive program improvement and ensure donor accountability.
- Led evidence-based planning and resource allocation frameworks, supporting the development of donor proposals and successful funding acquisition strategies.
- Conducted thorough financial and operational risk analyses, mitigating potential challenges and ensuring robust program implementation.
- Strengthened strategic partnerships with government and development actors, enhancing collaboration and institutional capacity in environmental compliance and results documentation.
- Designed and delivered targeted trainings on climate resilience, environmental management, and M&E systems, building the capacity of diverse stakeholders.
- Facilitated high-level policy dialogues and developed critical strategies, manuals, and operational guidelines, influencing policy and practice.
### Lecturer and Researcher | Hawassa University, Ethiopian Civil Service University, and Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Taught environmental management and climate change courses, supervised student research, and contributed to academic planning and evaluation across multiple universities.
- Delivered comprehensive courses in environmental management, climate change science, adaptation and mitigation strategies, and project planning to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects, guiding them through methodology, analysis, and scientific paper writing.
- Contributed actively to departmental academic planning and evaluation activities, enhancing curriculum development and educational quality.
### Project Planning and Management Specialist, National MRV Project | Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources
Provided technical and management expertise for the National MRV Project, enhancing climate reporting, monitoring frameworks, and capacity building for environmental data management.
- Provided critical technical support for National MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) systems, frameworks, and environmental data management, enhancing national climate reporting accuracy.
- Designed and implemented robust results-based monitoring frameworks, alongside conducting performance analyses and cost-efficiency assessments for development programs.
- Strengthened risk mitigation and accountability systems, ensuring robust financial tracking and compliance within development initiatives.
- Contributed significantly to annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation processes, and donor reporting, ensuring timely and accurate communication of progress.
- Delivered specialized capacity-building trainings on climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation techniques to diverse stakeholders.
- Supported the integration of climate knowledge, awareness, and education into national and sectoral planning processes, fostering climate-resilient development.
- Enhanced MRV architecture through systematic data collection, quality control, and comprehensive results documentation.
### Programs Officer | Sustainable Environment and Development Action (SEDA)
Coordinated agricultural livelihood and environmental rehabilitation projects, contributing to field monitoring, evidence generation, and fundraising strategy development.
- Coordinated agricultural livelihood and environmental rehabilitation projects across the CRV region, ensuring effective implementation and community engagement.
- Supported comprehensive field-level monitoring, beneficiary verification, and data collection, significantly strengthening evidence generation for program decision-making.
- Contributed to robust indicator tracking, routine progress reviews, and results reporting, ensuring strict alignment with project logframes and donor requirements.
- Assisted in implementing quantitative and qualitative assessment tools, strengthening evidence generation for programme decision-making.
- Designed and drafted compelling project concept notes and proposals, contributing to the development of the organization's fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
### Project Officer | Green Ethiopia
Managed community livelihood projects, focusing on data collection, M&E tool implementation, and supporting MSME development for rural communities.
- Conducted thorough baseline profiling, field monitoring, and participatory data collection for community livelihood projects, informing strategic interventions.
- Supported development partners and government teams in implementing M&E tools, performance tracking templates, and participatory monitoring approaches, enhancing project oversight.
- Consolidated complex field data into clear progress reports, lessons learned summaries, and monitoring dashboards, guiding adaptive management and donor updates.
- Supported the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and cooperatives in rural communities, fostering livelihood diversification.
- Organized and trained economic groups, facilitating the implementation of livelihood diversification and access-to-finance interventions.
### Teacher (Secondary and Preparatory Schools) | Private Schools
Taught diverse subjects in secondary and preparatory schools, mentored teachers, and progressed into leadership roles including Department Head and Vice Principal.
- Taught diverse subjects including Geography, Pedagogy Studies, Social Studies, and Civic and Moral Education, employing active and inclusive learning strategies to engage students.
- Mentored fellow teachers and coordinated extracurricular educational activities, enhancing overall student development and school community engagement.
- Progressed into leadership roles, serving as Unit Leader, Department Head, and Vice Principal, demonstrating strong administrative and educational leadership capabilities.

## Education
### Ruhr University of Bochum & University of the Western Cape | Development Management
### Hawassa University | Climate Change and Development
### Dilla University | Geography and Environmental Studies

## Awards
### Excellence in Capacity Building and Project Leadership
FOLUR Project (GEF/UNDP Partnership) | 2025-01-01
Recognized for outstanding contributions to capacity building and leadership within the GEF/UNDP FOLUR Ethiopia Project.
### Project Leadership and Performance Awards
Sustainable Environment and Development Action (SEDA) | 2024-01-01
Awarded for exceptional leadership and performance in managing development projects at SEDA.
### Excellent Researcher of the Year
Hawassa University | 2022-01-01
Awarded for significant research contributions and academic excellence at Hawassa University.
### DAAD Scholarship Award
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | 2016-01-01
Recognized for academic excellence and potential in development studies, supporting graduate education.

## Publications
### Econometric Analysis of Factors Affecting Land Productivity in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia.
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics | https://academicjournals.org/journal/JDAE/article/abstract/8F22A2672323
Econometric analysis of factors influencing land productivity in Ethiopia's Central Rift Valley, informing agricultural development strategies and policy.
### Growth Responses of Co-occurring Dryland Woody Species to Climate Variability in Southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4(1) | https://jesd.ju.edu.et/index.php/jesd/article/view/100
Study on the growth responses of dryland woody species to climate variability in Southeastern Ethiopia, contributing to ecological resilience research and climate adaptation strategies.
### Climate Change Education for Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) of Ethiopia.
International Journal of African and Asian Studies | https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JAAS/article/view/39908
Exploration of climate change education's role in Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Green Economy, informing policy and curriculum development.
### The Contribution of Productive Safety Net and Family Package Programmes in Ensuring Food Security in the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region of Ethiopia.
International Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (IJAFS), Vol. 7(4) | https://www.ijafs.org/archive
Analysis of Productive Safety Net and Family Package Programmes' impact on food security in Ethiopia's SNNPR, informing social protection policies and interventions.
### Differing growth response of Celtis africanaBurm.f. to climate variability: A case study from moist Afromontane forests in South Central Ethiopia.
TRACE-Tree Rings in Archaeology, Climatology and Ecology, Volume 14. Scientific Technical Report 16/04, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences | https://doi.org/10.2312/GFZ.b103-16042
Analysis of Celtis africanaBurm.f. growth responses to climate variability in Ethiopian Afromontane forests, contributing to climate-resilient landscape management research.
### Climate growth Relationship of Pinus patula Schldl.et Cham. in Wondo Genet, South Central Ethiopia.
Journal of Climatology and Weather Forecasting 2016, 4:3 | https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-2594.1000181
Investigation into the climate-growth relationship of Pinus patula in South Central Ethiopia, providing insights for climate modeling and forestry management.

## Languages
- English
- Amharic
- Afan Oromo
- German

## Skills
### Program Management & Strategy
- Programme Design
- Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Programme Development
- Oversight
- Delivery in Complex Contexts
- Project Cycle Management
- Resource Allocation
### Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
- MEAL Systems
- Baseline Assessments
- Midline Assessments
- Impact Assessments
- Quantitative Data Collection
- Qualitative Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Survey Design
- Sampling Methodology
- Field Data Quality Assurance
- Indicator Tracking
- Performance Monitoring
- Theories of Change
### Policy & Research
- Policy Analysis
- Evidence-Based Advisory Service
- Socio-Economic Research
- Conflict Sensitivity Analysis
- Policy-Oriented Analysis
- Knowledge Management
- Research Integration for Policy Uptake
- Knowledge Products
- Policy Briefs
- Technical Report Development
- Feasibility Studies
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Affordability Analyses
### Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
- Partnership Development
- Multi-Actor Engagement Facilitation
- High-Level Stakeholder Consultation
- International Collaboration
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
- Public Representation
- Advocacy
- Media Engagement
- Donor Engagement
### Capacity Building & Fundraising
- Institutional Capacity Building
- Staff Mentorship
- Fundraising
- Grant Management
- Resource Mobilization
### Governance & Compliance
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Operational Governance
- Financial Oversight
- Donor Reporting Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
### Office & Project Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Office Management
- Team Leadership

## References
### Motuma Tolera (PhD)
Deputy Director, Ethiopian Forest Development (EFD)
Mobile #: +251-911797142
Email: motumatolera@gmail.com
### Abdulkadir Mohammed (MSc)
FOLUR Project Coordinator, Oromia region
Mobile #: +251-972578757
Email: mabdulkadir946@gmail.com
### Abdella Gure (PhD)
MRV Project Coordinator and Professor, Hawassa University
Mobile #: +251-916486356
Email: abdellag66@gmail.com

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