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Feven Yigremew

Addis Ababa

Summary

Experienced Project Manager and Counselor with a proven track record in Mental Health donor-based projects, specializing in gender-based violence. Skilled in training, project financial management, and evaluation, I have a deep understanding of trauma-informed care and have provided counseling services to survivors, implementing strategies for healing. Dedicated professional with a Masters's degree in Counseling Psychology, committed to leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and effectively communicating with stakeholders to make a positive impact in the community and social services sector.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
09.2023 - Current

Alegnta hotline & GIZ CPS Program project

• Project Management: Direct and oversee the GBV trauma healing project funded by GIZ CPS, ensuring adherence to project scope and objectives.

• Team Coordination: Lead a team of 8 counselors, providing guidance and support for effective client handling and professional development.

• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and alignment with financial targets.

• Stakeholder Communication: Handle all project-related communications, including liaising with media and key stakeholders to increase project visibility and impact.

• Training Programs: Facilitate specialized training sessions for counselors in Adigrat, focusing on trauma healing counseling methods and best practices.

• Supervision: Oversee group therapy sessions for GBV survivors at the Drop-in Center in Adigrat, ensuring quality and effectiveness of the support provided.

Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Implement standards, methods, and tools to complete gender-based violence (GBV) projects, funded by UN Women and Care Ethiopia while effectively mitigating constraints.
  • Create and deliver status reports and identify pending action items for resolutions to top management.
  • Preparing budgets and scheduled expenditures to meet financial targets.
  • Take the lead on all communication efforts and media engagements for the respective project.
  • Lead a team of 8 counselors, providing mentorship and support to ensure successful client handling.
  • Prepare guidelines, and training manuals, and support my team members in achieving top-notch standards.
  • Identify the schedule, budget, deliverables, and resources needed to promote the project-defined n the scope of work.
  • Facilitated trauma healing counseling training in Tigray, focusing on skill development for local counselors in conflict-affected areas.

Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Conducted hotline counseling sessions for survivors of gender-based violence.
  • Employed diagnostic techniques to assess clients.
  • Supported clients facing mental health challenges.
  • Utilized trauma-informed care to help patients comprehend trauma events, trauma responses, and healing techniques.

Assistant Research Team Leader

Includovate [Australia Based]
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted a GESI Analysis on the Market Inclusion of Women, immigrants, and other vulnerable groups in the Somalia Region as commissioned by Mercy Corps Ethiopia.
  • Designed and developed a data collection tool, trained data collectors, formulated a gender framework, conducted study analysis, and prepared a comprehensive report.

Therapist

Erk Maed Media
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided professional counseling to clients experiencing PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
  • Maintained regular communication with counselors to enhance understanding and provide support on cases.

Event Organizer

Erk Maed Media
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized a work stress management project for Erk Maed staff, incorporating health exercises and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
  • Produced weekly mental health activities for the office staff.

Therapist

Erk Maed Media
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided professional counseling to clients experiencing PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
  • Maintained regular communication with counselors to enhance understanding and provide support on cases.

Psyhchologist

Psychinaction, Psychology Department Club, Addis Ababa University
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Organized teacher panel discussions on mental health.
  • Provided welcoming tutorials for freshman students.

Radio Production Organizer and Host

Afalgat Radio Program
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Thoroughly research and prepare psychological topics and current trends for engaging discussions.
  • Deliver captivating on-air content and narrating psychology-related stories.

Education

Master of Counseling Psychology -

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2023

BA in Psychology -

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2020

High School Diploma -

Nazareth School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2017

Skills

  • English
  • Amharic

Certification

  • Certificate of completion, Lund University, Uganda, 05/01/2023
  • Certificate of Participation, Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center, 01/01/2023
  • Certificate of Attendance, International Academy of Positive and transcultural psychotherapy, 11/01/2019
  • Certificate of Participation, International NGO Training and Research Centre, 06/01/2023

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
09.2023 - Current

Therapist

Erk Maed Media
08.2022 - 06.2023

Event Organizer

Erk Maed Media
08.2022 - 06.2023

Assistant Research Team Leader

Includovate [Australia Based]
06.2022 - 08.2022

Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
04.2021 - 08.2023

Therapist

Erk Maed Media
05.2019 - 09.2019

Project Manager

Setaweet CSO
01.2019 - 04.2021

Psyhchologist

Psychinaction, Psychology Department Club, Addis Ababa University
06.2018 - 08.2019

Radio Production Organizer and Host

Afalgat Radio Program
01.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Counseling Psychology -

Addis Ababa University

BA in Psychology -

Addis Ababa University

High School Diploma -

Nazareth School
Feven Yigremew