Consultant on Open source content management System

Consultancy I. E-Learning Management System Design and Development 1. Lead E-learning Management System Development 2. Customized and implemented an open-source Learning Management system called Moodle. 3. Managed and created courses on LMS 4. Trained staff on LMS 5. Trained key staff on Plugin Development using PHP and java script. 6. Implemented different plugins to facilitate and to customize functionality required 7. Performed and Identified Requirement analysis. 8. Decided on open-source learning management systems from the existing open sources II. Web Portal (Intranet) Design and Development 1. Identified User Requirement 2. Identified Content Management System (CMS) that can fit to the Bank’s requirements. 3. Made assessment among top 3 Open-source content Management system (Drupal, WordPress and Jumla) 4. Implement, Customized Drupal (11) and identified the best theme for the portal. 5. Developed plugin (API) to share information from Drupal to other system. 6. Restructure Information content as per the Bank’s need (Role Based content).

Information Management Officer

Information Management 1. Performed Data visualization using Power BI and Published on the Shelter cluster website. 2. Created interactive and static dashboards indicating population in need, population targeted, beneficiaries reached, funding progress and overall response progress and beneficiary distribution by administrative level using ArcGIS. 3. Designed and implemented guidelines for information management. 4. Designed online questioner using ODK specially using Kobo tool and trained data collectors on the tool. 5. Performed data analysis showing need, gap and response for decision making and reports. 6. Designed and managed website and Information content using Drupal (7/8/9/10) CMS of the global shelter cluster of Ethiopia. 7. Developed and contributed to the development of Shelter cluster Pin and Gap analysis. 8. Managed partners working on Emergency Shelter and Noon-Food Items to achieve the goal of the cluster. 9. Developed a simple, user-friendly emergency shelter assistance reporting formats (gender disaggregated) for the cluster coordinator and other stakeholders. 10. Trained and promoted the use of these reporting tools among cluster partners and other stakeholders. 11. Gathered and collated data on emergency shelter needs assessments and assistance is provided in a timely and efficient manner. 12. Provided regular updates, summaries, mapping and analysis on the assessed needs and response of the cluster. 13. Performed, Identified and reported on any gaps in shelter & NFI assistance to the cluster. 14. Generated monthly Dashboards to inform donors, partners, and other stockholders. 15. Shared the dashboards with partners as well as broader audience. 16. Maintained and updated the cluster’s contact list and mailing lists regularly. 17. Participated in the Inter-Cluster, IM Working Group and coordinated with OCHA and other clusters’ IMOs to ensure complementarity and cross-sectoral analysis of information. 18. Collected monthly data from partners, analyzed and generated reports as required by the cluster every month. 19. Cleaned 5W data every monthly and uploaded to UN OCHA RPM reports tool. 20. Participated in the development and analysis of HNO, HRP with UN OCHA. 21. Coordinated with sub national ESNFI coordinators and provided support on IM products. Training and capacity building 1. Promoted and supported the training of humanitarian personnel and capacity building of humanitarian partners. 2. Supported efforts to strengthen the capacity of the national authorities and civil society. Delivered the following products 1. Maps: Shelter & NFI Cluster- Monthly 2. Monthly 5Ws and Gap Analysis. 3. HRP and HNO targets and PINs- 4. Maintaining and updating online Dashboard Data- Monthly 5. Quarterly Fact Sheet- Quarterly 6. Updating and maintain Contact List 7. Analyzing and updating Pipeline and stock reports- Monthly 8. Developing priority and Partners Mapping- Monthly 9. Partner’s presence Map- Monthly

Information Management Officer

Information Management 1. Established an information management system to collect, organize, and preserve reports/data and other technical or scientific information relating to the information needs of Oromia region Disaster Risk Management Office (DRMO) and its partners regularly and systematically. 2. Supported field level coordination efforts by the Oromia region DRMO including but not limited to facilitating coordination meetings (ICCG and DRMTWG), collecting response information and supporting needs analysis of affected areas. 3. Ensured the key datasets including GIS dataset relevant for DRMO coordination are identified and IM and GIS tools necessary to map out critical information is in place. 4. Supported the efforts in regional Information Management coordination and coordination of information management between line bureaus. 5. Coordinated with OCHA and provided key updates relevant for response coordination. 6. Coordinated timely collection of response data, collation, analysis and distribution of information upon approval from DRMO. 7. Organized the information flow with major national and international Humanitarian agencies, national actors and government actors at regional level in collaboration with OCAH field office and the IMWG. 8. Built information management capacity of DRMO experts through short IM trainings to retain skills and products. 9. Supported data collection and analysis requirements of the Oromia region DRMC on response data. 10. Provided relevant substantive inputs to knowledge management and networking, including responding to DRMO requests for information management on best practice. 11. Provided inputs for the production and dissemination of reports on overall humanitarian response activities, needs and gaps conducted at DRMO. 12. Developed information management products such as dashboard and GIS maps for informed decision. Training and Capacity Building 1. Designed and conduct surveys to assess capacity and training needs of humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. 2. Developed goals and objectives for capacity building programmes targeting humanitarian organizations and based on identified organizational needs. 3. Organized and facilitated core and advanced IM trainings. 4. Research, identify and develop new trainings on emerging tools and innovative humanitarian technologies that can improve efficiency of humanitarian organizations using information systems. 5. Develop or identify training content or supporting resources such as presentations, practical exercises, and other supporting material. 6. Conducted training evaluations for feedback and the identification of areas of improvement. 7. Facilitated staff's ability to use existing and emerging technology to achieve organization's mission and objectives. 8. Trained and provided technical support to the identified staff as needed on all Information Management tools and processes. Critical interfaces • Closely coordinated and collaborated with DRMC staff in Oromia region, on collating information, analysis and creating GIS analysis and visuals, as well as IM products. • Humanitarian stakeholders, including DRMC government partners, UN agencies, international NGOs, as well as other stakeholders. Outputs • Regular IM products. • Clear communication channels and distribution list in collaboration with OCHA Head of Information Management Unit, Head of Field Coordination Unit, and DRMC staff. • Dissemination/communications plans for specific IM products in collaboration with OCHA Head of Information Management Unit, Head of Field Coordination Unit, and DRMC staff.

Information Systems Developer

Animal Feed Analysis Web System/Application Developer • Designed an Animal Feed Analysis Web Application (AFAWA) which manages the dissemination (automatic and manual by searching) of stored feed analysis which have four levels of authentication. • Designed/Implemented the application in such a way that it has a workflow provided by DISPS department for approval, analysis output registry, and analysis output dissemination. • Enabled the database to be searchable by different criteria which compose the request and the analysis output. • Implemented the application to enable the (laboratory staff must have the option to add an analysis output that is not related to a request (from a publication or an external laboratory). Inclusion of new key functionalities to AFAWA System. Authentication for ICARDA staff: - included single sign-on or Active Directory authentication protocol on AFAWA to allow ICARDA staff to easily login with their usual login credentials. This enables staff not to remember different username and passwords and allow them to use their usual windows credentials to access resources in AFAWA. This is commonly used in MEL as well. Harvest FEED and related publication from MEL: - a functionality to share information from MEL repository on AFAWA system had been included and tested. Search facility; - As AFAWA hosts publication from other sources and MEL, Search facility is developed and included on AFAWA database system. Data analysis Performed data analysis and designed online data collection tools on ODK ona for mobile based real-time data collection. Support on the existing AFAWA application I. Updated and maintained the existing AFAWA applications. Update and amend any broken links in the existing AFAWA application II. Performed adjustments on the AFAWA database and application code so that the system supports the current need. III. Assisted the Small Ruminant Nutritionist Scientist in posting the contents of publication and latest Fact sheet item at the front page of AFAWA and archived Fact Sheet list with their short description. IV. Updated the look and feel of the current AFAWA website. Update the current logo, etc. V. Updated the Registration of new account so that it will send verification to the requestor’s email address.

Information Management Specialist

Information Management • Performed/Conduct seasonal assessment survey and produced analysis report • Maintain a database to track core humanitarian indicators in Oromia Region. • Develop snapshots for internal and external purposes, develop maps to support UNICEF's programming and that of our partners and build the capacity of the emergency team in Oromia Region to collect, record, collate and analyze data. • Provide quality assurance of all field monitoring and results to Addis including Situation Reports working closely with sections. • With IM colleagues in UNICEF, clusters and partners support an IM network as part of emergency preparedness and risk informed programming. • Identification and reporting of any gaps in emergency assistance to the emergency team. • Maintain an archive electronically of useful tools, information, studies, publications etc and make available to UNICEF staff as required. Support the design and implementation of UNICEF's data management strategy • Reviewed humanitarian planning and programme documents identified the information and knowledge management needs and proposed innovative measures and activities to address identified needs and gaps. • Advised and provided technical input in designing online questioner and implemented in real time data collection. • Performed analysis of the data and produced reports. Data analysis and mapping • Provided data analysis on survey data and other data received. Used this data to support the preparation of regular reports, including the Situation Report for the Ethiopia Humanitarian response, donor proposals and programme analysis as needed. • Supported the emergency team, Oromia and Field Operation, Emergency Unit in the analysis of data and information and perform data quality and consistency control, ensuring harmonization of humanitarian performance monitoring with the regular programme. • Regularly participated in the implementation of monitoring missions as required, gathering information to be included in reports. • Leveraged Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data / information. • Provided information management services to support population data management, including population estimation, information flows from established systems, and movement tracking. • Provided technical guidance on information and knowledge management systems to promote the use of evidence to inform policy and decision making. Capacity building • Developed and implemented capacity building plan around data and information management, monitoring, and innovative, creative and effective ways of data gathering, analysis and visualization for UNICEF staff and partners as required. • Supported and capacitated regional, woreda authorities to organize information, manage information, analyze, monitor and report on the humanitarian situation and interventions in the region.

Senior Technical Expert ICT/MLE

Support MIS development • Provided ICT solutions for building a complex MIS within the MoA/PPD that allows collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting on data from multiple federal agencies and from sub-national levels. • Reviewed and further developed existing databases, mapping and harmonizing different databases currently located and used in multiple locations • Builds on existing but fragmented databases and should be aligned and harmonized with multiple systems within the sector. • Developed and integrated existing and need based MIS as part of effective strategic support for key flagship programs within the sector such as the Agricultural Growth Program, the Sustainable Land Management Program, the Food Security Program, • Developed system that would be both an online web-based system as well as an excel-based system that can be managed offline • Assessed and identified capacity needs to manage and maintain the MIS and provide related capacity building support Provide M&E support to key strategies • Assisted program teams in flagship programs (including the Agricultural Growth Program) to develop an automated performance management information system linked to the program’s results framework and its performance indicators. Align MoA and ATA IS systems • Coordinated closely with the ATA Data Management team and MoA-PPD to promote and ensured effective development of MIS systems that are compatible between MoA and ATA. • Supported and contributed to the enhancement or building of MOA’s knowledge management systems.

Agricultural Data Manager/Coordinator

• Established data standards, documentation, data curation processes, timelines for data entry into institutional data bases/repositories, in agreement with project requirements and the CIMMYT knowledge management strategy. • Coordinated the receipt, storage, manipulation and quality control of agronomic, economic and survey data for CIMMYT staff enabling accurate data tracking and documentation throughout the analysis pipeline. • Participated in the design, development and population of versatile institutional databases/repositories, interfaces and output tools. • Introduced Online real time and mobile data collection tools for research data survey using ODK tool. • Managed and documented the dissemination of data (raw and analyzed) to co-operators within CIMMYT and with partner organizations. • Liaised between researchers who want to make use of own and cross institutional databases, knowledge management specialists, biometricians and software engineers at CIMMYT. Interpreted data summaries to determine accuracy and validity of data. • Managed and provided feedback to software engineers to help to improve functionality.

Web information Development officer

• Participated in the overall design structuring of the web sites, creating enhancements and modifications and organizing and maintaining the sites. • Developed and implemented plans to obtain and maintain a high level of functionality, usability, and design structure of the web applications. • Assessed new standards, technologies and trends, and participated in formulating strategies and plans for future enhancement of web-based products. • I acted as a webmaster for the ILRI website, Intranet and other web resources by developing, maintaining and updating databases, ensuring that web sites are accessible from a variety of different environments, and developing, customizing and maintaining site statistics on web site usages and accessibilities. • Lead projects in the development of web based and other electronic information management resources in the web team. • Guided work of professionals involved in the projects which are being led by the incumbent. • Provided advisory services and conducting training on the usage of web-based applications for focal people and also providing help for end users of these products. • Properly maintained existing database-enabled web applications as well as actively contributing to and participating in the development, testing and deployment of new applications.

Senior Proogrammer

• Studied Core Banking Requirement and Generated Requirement Document for Digitalization Project of the Bank. • Designed TOR and Functional requirement for Digital Banking for Construction and Business Bank S.C. • Evaluate the Core Banking System against the Bank’s requirement and tested how the core Banking system is Open for third Party software like mobile Banking, Telephone Banking, Card Payment systems. • Performed and undertake system analysis. • design and develop database for loans and savings. • Developed interface programs for Database. • Maintained existing programs and systems. • Managed LAN and WAN for the Bank’s intranet and extranet for interbranch data sharing with Woredas. • Performed user requirement analysis • Performed quality assurance of developed databases and programs to the bank's standard Designed the security requirement of the Bank.

Masters in computer science

Masters programme in Computer Science