PROGRAMS, PROJECTS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT – TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association

Department Overview

The Programs, Projects & Community Services Department coordinates the planning, implementation, and delivery of TESFA’s programmes and projects while strengthening community participation, humanitarian support, livelihoods, and community development.

Department Leadership: Head of Programs, Projects & Community Services

Lead Programme: Community Development

Sub-Programmes:

Supporting Departments

All relevant TESFA departments, particularly:

Main Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and manage TESFA’s programmes and projects.
Coordinate humanitarian assistance and community-based services for refugees with disabilities.
Promote education, livelihoods, health, rehabilitation, sports, culture, and social inclusion programmes.
Conduct community outreach, beneficiary identification, and needs assessments.
Coordinate volunteers, community engagement, and beneficiary participation.
Develop project proposals, work plans, implementation schedules, and progress reports.
Collaborate with partners, government institutions, UN agencies, and other stakeholders in programme implementation.
Ensure timely, effective, and quality delivery of programmes and services.
Support emergency response and community resilience initiatives.

Promote disability inclusion, community empowerment, and sustainable development through integrated programme interventions.

Professional Profile

Mr. Melekot Rahmeto Koshe serves as the Head of the Programs, Projects & Community Services Department at TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business and Economics from Jimma University. With extensive professional experience in programme coordination, administration, planning and budgeting, internal auditing, customer service, marketing, and data management, he has worked with the International Cargo and Aviation Services PLC, the Customs and Revenue Authority of West Shewa Zone, Paradise Valley University College, Aquasen Manufacturing Industry PLC, and as a part-time instructor at Admas University and Ayertena Health & Business College. His diverse experience in project coordination, administration, planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement equips him to lead TESFA’s programmes and community services effectively, ensuring quality service delivery and positive impact for refugees with disabilities.

Email: programsprojects@tesfa.com.et

Professional Profile

Yafiet Teklemariam Gebreamlak is a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in technical research, project implementation, engineering design, field-based activities, documentation, and practical problem-solving. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Mainefhi College of Engineering and Technology, Eritrea. His professional experience includes participating in research and development projects, designing and implementing technical solutions, structural redesign and simulation, machinery installation, technical assessment, and preparation of reports and project documentation.

Yafiet has developed strong technical and analytical capabilities through practical experience with Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MS Office, data-related tasks, and technical documentation. He also demonstrates good communication, coordination, leadership, and teamwork skills, as well as experience in teaching, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and voluntary community support.

As Programs, Projects & Community Services Officer at TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association, Yafiet will contribute to the planning, coordination, implementation, documentation, and follow-up of TESFA’s programmes and projects. He will support community-based activities, coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, contribute to project reporting and documentation, and help ensure that programmes are implemented effectively and in line with TESFA’s objectives and commitment to improving the lives and inclusion of refugees with disabilities.

Email: programsprojects2@tesfa.com.et

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