P.O. Box 10853
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Phone: 0911400012
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: hiwiselameyu
Hiwot Yilma Legesse
Carrier Objective
Seeking a Challenging Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD)/Human Resource (HR) position in a multinational organization to utilize my skill & knowledge to facilitate better productivity & progress by making HROD/HR as a strategic partner to a business.
Personal Data
Date of Birth: July 24, 1980
Nationality: Ethiopian
Sex: Female
Marital Status: Married
Contact Address: 251-911-400-012/251-911-254-800 /251-114-664-686
[ e-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]]
Education
2011- 2013 Addis Ababa University, College of Educational and Behavioral Studies, Department of Educational Planning and Management in the stream of Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD)
Master of Art
M.A. Degree in Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD)
2000-2003 Addis Ababa University, Faculty of ‘Institute of Language Studies’
Bachelor of Art
B.A. Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature (English). Major
English and minor Amharic.
1996 – 1999 Bahir Dar Teacher’s College, Bahir Dar
Diploma
Diploma in English Language
Work experience
· June 2016 – Present
Human Resources Manager in FHI 360-Ethiopia, an International NGO, working in improving peoples’ lives by connecting ideas, resources, and people who have a stake in the issue affecting their communities.
· October 2015 – June 2016
Human Resources and Organizational Development Officer in ActionAid Ethiopia, an International NGO, working in poverty eradication focusing on Women and Children living in very remote areas of the country.
· April 2014 – October 2015
Human Resources Manager in JaRco Consulting, a privately owned, a multi-national organization which aims to provide the best technical assistance to local and international development initiatives in Ethiopia and Africa, enables its clients to more effectively and efficiently implement their programs.
· August 2010 – January 2014
Human Resource Officer in Axumic Technology Systems, a privately owned and a multi-technology solution organization which mainly works on power and telecommunications.
· January 2007 – July 2010
Assistant Lecturer in Communication in Unity University for the TVET
(Technical, Vocational and Educational Training) Program.
· December 2003 – December 2006
Graduate Assistant in Communication in Unit University for the TVET
(Technical, Vocational and Educational Training) Program. Besides the responsibility I had as an Assistant Lecturer, I had participated in a lot of activities as detailed bellow in my professional Summary.
Professional Summary
C I have a wide range of experiences in Human Resource Planning, Performance Management, Organizational System and Capacity Development, Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, Basic Human Resource Management and Management Development, Human Resources and Organizational Development (HROD), Change Management and organizational reform implementation, planning and report writing, project management, Operational Management of various developmental programs/projects. I have also a good experience in project start-up and project close-out HR related activities effectively.
C Currently I am working in FHI 360-Ethiopia as a Human Resources Manager, engaging mainly in the adaptation and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and systems for the management of human resources and administration and serving as an advisor to the Country Director and SMT (Leadership Team) on updated laws and regulations governing NGOs in the areas of HR, and administrative matters and take initiatives to ensure national office compliance. I am also a member of the SMT (Senior Managerial Team or Leadership Team). Currently, I have also participated and have led different Project close-outs and New Project Start-up activities effectively including best and fast recruitment.
C Moreover; I am also engaged in different human resources activities like handling all the recruitment steps up to scheduling and giving induction ; updating, following and tracking staff history control database; writing report to the Head Quarter office and policy revising; negotiating, following and renewing contracts with project engineers, consultants and employees; facilitating and planning training and developments in different departments within the organization; and over all follow up of staff benefit administration process like pension follow up, annual leave, medical, PF payment request follow up, insurance etc….
C Previously, I used to work in ActionAid-Ethiopia as a Human Resources and Organizational Development Officer, engaging in the same HR activities that most NGO’s practicing. Other than this, I was highly involving and participating in the Organization’s Women Forum by facilitating and giving trainings to women staffs.
C I used to work in JaRco Consulting as a Human Resource Manager, engaged mainly in leading and coordinating the various human resources activities, providing the right person for the right position (Recruitment and Selection of national and international staff), and providing staff development activities.
C While working in JaRco Consulting, I have developed a new HR Manual and Annual Performance Appraisal (APA) System for the company. I have also applied an electronic finger print time control management system. I am also involved in providing various types of trainings which are appropriate to the staff.
C When I was in Unity University, I used to evaluate existing course curriculum and course modules, design a new course module (eg. A course module for Business Communication for the TVET Program), participate in preparation of distance learning materials, and evaluate it and give feedback to trainees.
C Organizing, coordinating, collecting, compiling, consolidating and analyzing data to conduct research works in communication skill area.
Other Technical Skills
C Good knowledge of the country’s labor law, Ethiopian GTP & MDG, Charity and Civil Society Agency proclamations and its requirements, Private and NGO Pension Proclamations; and excellent experience and knowledge of Ethiopian Regulations on Immigration in processing and facilitating the work permit and residence permit for foreign staff.
C Good communication skill in the recruitment and selection process with both national and international candidates.
C Good skill in both quantitative and qualitative research method and very good skill in basic computer application for it mainly SPSS, Excellent skill of proposal development and report writing;
C Well experienced in team building and management; and Excellent planning, analytical thinking and decision-making skills
C I have an excellent knowledge in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. I have an excellent experience working on a computer and how to use Internet.
C I have an excellent communication skill and interpersonal skill which is cultivated through my teaching experience.
Short Term Trainings
C Ethiopian NGO Leadership Coaching Summit-2018- NGO Leadership Development and Capacity Building Training by EthicalCoach.
C Harassment-Free Workplace: Creating a Positive Work Environment by FHI360
C “Knowing Your Prime Award”, “2 CFR 200” and “Subaward Monitoring’
C Human Resource Management in the Digital Era. By SHERM-Ethiopia
C Sustainable and Inclusive Employment Opportunities for Youths with Disabilities (YWDs), organized by HandiCap International and Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development Association (ECCD).
C Transformative Feminist Leadership organized by the Women Forum of Action Aid Ethiopia, for five days in Global Hotel.
C From October 6, 2003 to February 13, 2004, I have taken Information Technology and Computer Basics in SolmiNet Information Technology and awarded PC Diploma: Windows Operating System with all Office packages, Internet Basics, and Excellent use of Office out-look and Power Point Presentation.
Languages
Membership
C Excellent oral and written communication in English.
C Society of Human Resource Management (INGO)
C Society of Human Resource Management in Ethiopia (SHRME)
References
C Dr. Mamo G/Tsadik; FHI360-Ethiopia: Country Director/Representative, Tel. 0911-404960, e-mail: [email protected]
C Ato Bizualem Belete; FHI360-Ethiopia: Finance Director, Tel. 0911-688810, e-mail: [email protected]
C W/rt Sitina Redi: ActionAid Eth., Head of HROD, Tel. 0920-842929, e-mail: [email protected]
Further references would be available upon request.