Sisay Gebremeskel Abraha

Gender and Social Protection Specialist

A dedicated professional with an M.A. degree in sociology from Mekelle University with 12+ years of experience as a Regional Gender and Social Protection Specialist, mental health and psychosocial support expert, and in gender-based violence (GBV), SEA/SH response, in humanitarian and development settings. Expertise in trauma-informed care, survivor-centered approach, case management, and coordinating multi-sectoral mental health services. Proven track record in project implementation, staff supervision, and stakeholder collaboration across Tigray, including all woredas of the region.

[email protected] +251936164699 Hawelti, Mekelle, Ethiopia

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Work Experience

Gender Mainstreaming Coordinator

Amhara Region Quara Woreda Office of Women, Children, and Youth Affairs

Dec 2015 — Oct 2017

Coordinated gender mainstreaming across 5 sectoral offices, ensuring gender perspectives were integrated into 10 key policies and 15 planned projects and activities
Provided technical support and capacity building to 200+ government staff and partners through 25 training sessions on gender analysis and gender-responsive planning
Monitored, evaluated, and reported on gender mainstreaming progress, including conducting 12 gender audits and impact assessments, resulting in a 30% increase in awareness of gender issues among stakeholders.

Senior Regional Mobilization and Awareness Raising in Gender & Protection Expert

Tigray Bureau of Women Affairs

Oct 2017 — Jul 2023

Organized and facilitated community-based awareness campaigns on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), its causes, and consequences
Conducted capacity-building training on GBV, harmful traditional practices (HTPs), and HIV/AIDS
Collaborated with community members, including men and boys, to challenge harmful gender norms and promote gender equality
Coordinated workshops, forums, and awareness sessions targeting vulnerable populations.
Acted as a focal person for UNICEF and UNFPA initiatives on GBV and HTP.

Regional Gender Specialist

World Bank (3R-4-CACE Project)

Jul 2023 — PresentCurrent

Raised awareness on GBV, PSEA/SH, protection, and response mechanisms across 14 beneficiary woredas under the 3R-4-CACE project in the Tigray Region
Developed and implemented SEA/SH and GBV Action Plans, including survivor-centered response strategies, in line with the project's Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP)
Ensured integration of SEA/SH risk mitigation measures into Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Labor Management Procedures (LMPs), and project-level Codes of Conduct.
Established confidential and safe reporting and referral mechanisms, including grievance redress systems sensitive to SEA/SH and GBV cases
Provided technical support and oversight to implementing partners, contractors, subcontractors, and service providers to ensure compliance with SEA/SH and GBV protocols.
Led training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff, community leaders, contractors, and service providers on SEA/SH, GBV, survivor-centered approaches, and ethical case management.

Skills

Gender AnalysisProject ManagementCapacity BuildingMonitoring and EvaluationCommunity EngagementSpssStataNew skill

Education

Master of Arts, Sociology

Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Languages

Tigrigna

Fluent

Amharic

Fluent

English

Fluent

References available upon request.