Project Proposal writing, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Feb 2023 - Present

Program manager and Area coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

Projects: 1) A Future for You-Local Sustainable Job Now (L2S2), funded by Italian Ministry of Interior (24 months, Nov.2020-Oct.2022); 2) Introduce Traceability and Products Quality System for fresh products in Ethiopian Agro-Value chains, (COOPEN), funded by Cariplo Foundation, (Oct.2021-Jul.2022); 3) Strengthening the agricultural sector in the Oromia Region promoting employment and entrepreneurship to counteract irregular migration (AID11549), funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS); 4) Stemming Irregular Migration in Oromia Regional State by Strengthening Vegetable and Durum Wheat value chains (SINCE LOT3), grant founded by EU-European Union and managed by Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa (Dec.2017-Oct.2022); 5) Emergency initiative towards vulnerable groups of returnees and potential migrants, to mitigate irregular migration causes in Bale, Arsi and West Arsi Zones (AID11222), founded by AICS- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (Jul.2018-Apr.2020). Main duties & tasks: -Direction and management of projects to create job opportunities through small mechanization, technical training (TVET) and creation of SME and IGA in agricultural supply chains to counteract irregular migration and in emergency WASH and food security projects to improve the livelihood of people at risk of migration and poverty. -Reporting on progress, monitoring and accounting of project activities implementation and administration based on the work program and tools defined in mutual agreement with donors and partners -Coordination and supporting the study and analysis document preparation for new project proposals writing; supporting MEAL evaluation of impacts of completed actions; -Representing LVIA to develop, sustain and supervise relationship with partners and other local and non-local entities and ensure harmonious development and coherence in the actions -Coordinate the technical and supporting staff of the project, Show less

Dairy processing and quality control operator

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

Program Manager, Agronomist Consultant

• May 2011 - Mar 2014

Project: 1) “Program of integrated development on behalf of rural communities in Kyaing Tong area, Shan State, Republic of the union of Myanmar” funded by CEI 8x100 and PIME Foundation (Apr.2011-Mar.2014) 2) “Support to local orphanage in Kentung town”, funded by Rouge et Or Association (Jan.2013-Apr.2014) Main activities: - agricultural training on best practices and new technologies, - creation of small food processing cooperative and IGA and Agriculture Service Center - water supply design and implementation - support to income generating activities, capacity building at CBO Show less

MISSIONARY VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

1. ECUADOR, CARAPUNGO-QUITO (Jan.2006- Feb.2007): PROJECT PACHAMAMA: PROMOTE URBAN GARDEN FOR ORGANIC VEGETABLES PRODUCTION FOR IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITION OF DISADVANTAGED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. Main activities followed for Marginalized Household’s Livelihood and Education program: Collaboration and technical advice for the reorganization of production areas dedicated to organic horticulture and breeding of “cuyes” (Cavia porcellus) for supporting IGA; Improvement of cultivation techniques for tillage, organic production and water conservation and training on GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) to women workers involved in the project; Construction of a greenhouse for tomato production and other propagation material; Support for the creation of a sales network for organic products 2. ITALY-ASSISI/PADOVA (Apr.2007-Sep. 2008): Service experience with homeless people at the local Caritas associations in Assisi and soup kitchen “Cucine Economiche Popolari” in Padua and with disabled people at the Seraphic Institute in Assisi and “Opera Provvidenza” of Padua for supporting the activities promoted in the centers 3. ARGENTINA, BURZACO, BUENOS AIRES (Sep.2008-Dec.2009): “CASA HOGAR” PROJECT, Main Tasks and Activities: Assistance in the educational and training field activities for children and youth (aged 4 to 14) from poor families or families at risk of marginalization; Participation and collaboration in local Caritas activities for elderly people who are alone or have mental distress Show less

Consultant for research project on seeds harvesting and multiplication from natural grassland

• 2001 - 2005

Projects: 1) “Study on seed production of grassland areas for grassing of bare areas in the mountains”, DAFNE-Unipd, Belluno Province 2) “Renaturation and environmental rehabilitation of denuded areas of the Park Paneveggio”, DAFNE-Unipd, Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Park. (Projects' leader Prof. Dr. Michele Scotton michele.scotton@unipd.it) Main Tasks: - implementing field data collection for natural grassland seed production - conducting biometric analysis, germinability test, soil test , etc. - mapping and GIS preparation of data collected - statistical analysis and scientific publication preparation -reporting Show less