Anmaw Getachew Aynalem

Project Manager

19years of work

PrincipalTech Leader

8years leading teams

Master’sAUC

Overview

Project and monitoring & evaluation consultant with experience across multilateral and public-sector engagements, including assessments based on predefined KPI systems. Has held leadership roles in stakeholder engagement and corporate finance/governance advisory, and has contributed to training and quality assurance work. Background includes MBA-level project management education and delivery support for project execution, monitoring tools, and evaluation methodologies.

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Timeline

Freelance Project Manager & Consultant · Lead

Grace Consultants Company · Freelance

Jan 2024 to Present 2 Years 10 Months In office

Managed the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and closure. Developed policy manuals and supported bilingual work translating content between Amharic and English. Provided additional consulting tasks as required by project needs.

Management Consultant & M&E Advisor (UIIDP) · Middle

GYB Consulting · Full-Time

Mar 2021 to Dec 2023 2 Years 9 Months In office

Assessed the utilization of the Urban Institutions and Infrastructure Development Program (UIIDP) and evaluated city performance against predefined KPI systems. Conducted and reported performance reviews for multiple regional-government cities, with follow-on outcomes tied to funding release and capacity building. Produced evaluation findings to support program decision-making.

Specialized Project Management Intern · Junior

Afreximbank · Part-Time

Jan 2020 to Aug 2020 7 Months Cairo In office

Supported the initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and project proposals. Authored project management knowledge content focused on proper project execution and key project management roles. Developed templates and survey instruments to support service-delivery assessment and project closeout monitoring.

Management Consultant & M&E Advisor (UIIDP) · Middle

Selam Development Consulting · Full-Time

Oct 2018 to Dec 2019 1 Year 2 Months In office

Evaluated proper utilization of the UIIDP program and assessed performance using predefined KPI frameworks. Conducted and documented performance reviews across multiple regional-government cities and reported results for funding and capacity-building actions. Supported program monitoring and evaluation delivery for a multilateral engagement.

Director, Customers Experience and Stakeholders Engagement Directorate · Head+

Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia · Full-Time

Jun 2017 to Jan 2019 1 Year 7 Months Addis Ababa In office

Led and managed the Customers Experience and Stakeholders Engagement Directorate. Designed stakeholder engagement mechanisms for both customers and stakeholders to improve structured engagement. Handled additional managerial and leadership responsibilities as needed for directorate operations.

Consultant of Corporate Finance and Governance · Middle

Ministry of Public Enterprises · Full-Time

May 2016 to Oct 2018 2 Years 5 Months Addis Ababa In office

Assessed and analyzed corporate governance, finance, and administration of public enterprises and provided recommendations to the sector minister. Supported senior leadership during revisions and implementation of improvements related to investments, privatization, project oversight, governance bodies, and risk management areas. Advised CEOs using monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting outputs and related finance and governance feedback.

Consultant, Sale & Marketing Manager · Lead

Damot Industrial & Commercial PLC · Full-Time

Oct 2017 to Mar 2018 5 Months Addis Ababa In office

Conducted sales and marketing surveys and designed the company’s marketing structure. Advised management on sales and marketing systems and the overall marketing structure. Supported organizational commercial planning and the effectiveness of go-to-market approaches.

AUC

Master's Degree · MBA in Project Management

2014–2016 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Consultant / Finance and Admin Assistant Director · Head+

AAU Institute of Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) · Full-Time

Oct 2014 to Feb 2015 4 Months Addis Ababa In office

Conducted needs assessments and developed an organizational structure for the institute activities. Assessed policies and regulations for joint program implementation and supported reporting integration between partner institutions. Coordinated reform activities including business process reengineering and balance scorecard work, and supported staff development and deployment for expanded satellite offices.

Office Manager / Accountant · Lead

Maxwell Stamp PLC · Full-Time

Mar 2013 to Nov 2014 1 Year 8 Months Addis Ababa In office

Handled operational and managerial responsibilities covering people management, budgeting, finance, facilities, and materials. Coordinated with stakeholders to improve stakeholder engagement. Supported office launch activities and helped with opening of the Bahir Dar main office during the role tenure.

General Manager · Lead

Ethiopian Professional Association of Accountants and Auditors · Full-Time

Mar 2013 to Nov 2014 1 Year 8 Months Addis Ababa In office

Led and managed administration of the board of management and oversaw organizational operations. Supervised operations across human resources, materials, facilities, and financial resources and coordinated with accountants and auditors to identify needs and capacity-building actions. Contributed to stakeholder engagement activities and produced concept outputs for association members.

East Africa National Consultant (DAG) · Middle

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · Contractor

Jun 2013 to Nov 2013 5 Months Addis Ababa In office

Provided consultancy to strengthen safeguard mechanisms in donor-supported development programs. Evaluated donor practices and assessed accessibility mechanisms for aid recipients. Supported aid-management process reviews through data collection, stakeholder input, and the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools.

Consultant, Project Evaluator / Independent & M&E Advisor · Middle

World Council of Credit Union (WOCCU) · Contractor

Oct 2012 to Nov 2012 1 Month Addis Ababa In office

Won a bid to perform Ethiopia’s national mid-term independent evaluation for a USDA-funded program. Developed and supervised data-collection instruments, including field data gathering, coding, organization, and analysis of inputs and outputs. Designed and implemented monitoring and evaluation approaches that supported grant budget confirmation and an extension decision.

Consultant / Trainer and Quality Assurance Team Leader · Lead

Ethiopian Civil Service University · Full-Time

Jun 2007 to Nov 2011 4 Years 5 Months Addis Ababa In office

Designed assessment methods for research, consultancy, education, training, and reform/change programs. Consulted and trained clients on leadership and management development topics. Led the quality assurance team by evaluating research papers and training materials and advised on tools such as business process reengineering and performance management approaches.

General Manager / Consultant / Capacity Building Specialist · Lead

PRIN International Research and Consultancy Services PLC · Full-Time

Sep 2007 to Nov 2010 3 Years 2 Months Addis Ababa In office

Led and managed organizational operations including human resources, budgeting, financial processes, and facilities. Wrote and developed bid proposals and oversaw project acquisitions. Supported the development of company consulting and capacity-building services and related delivery issues.

Addis Ababa University

Master's Degree · MSc in Accounting & Finance

2005–2007 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Work permits: Ethiopia

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