Hermela Asmelash

Contributed significantly to community-level peacebuilding efforts by coordinating dialogue-focused workshops and stakeholder engagements, fostering inclusive participation and mitigating regional tensions.

Provided comprehensive administrative and strategic support to Program Development Officers and Regional Program Managers across multiple regions, ensuring effective execution of grants from inception to closeout.

Managed and optimized electronic and physical filing and documentation systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely access to critical program information for internal teams and compliance with organizational standards.

Orchestrated complex logistics for field visits, workshops, and training sessions, including venue booking, travel, and material preparation, ensuring seamless execution and high participant engagement.

Supported planning and organization of grantee kickoff meetings and onboarding logistics for new staff and workshop participants, successfully aligning objectives across diverse stakeholders.

Reviewed and reconciled partner and grantee timesheets and invoices, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with program regulations.

Served as a central liaison between Program Development Officers, grantees, and operational teams, fostering effective communication and cross-functional coordination across the program lifecycle.

Supported the design and implementation of grant activities focused on social cohesion and local resilience, directly contributing to peace and stabilization objectives in conflict-affected regions.

Facilitated efficient daily office operations by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, managing filing systems, and handling logistics, improving overall office management.

Assisted Program Development Officers in creating detailed activity plans, timelines, and budgets, enhancing project foresight and resource allocation.

Coordinated critical program tasks, consistently ensuring timely completion and adherence to project deadlines.

Prepared and maintained comprehensive program documentation, including reports, meeting notes, and status updates, ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Organized and prepared comprehensive case files, exhibits, and relevant documents for court sessions, ensuring efficient trial readiness.

Conducted in-depth legal research on case law, statutes, and precedents, summarizing findings effectively for attorney review and case strategy.

Drafted and proofread various legal documents, including motions and pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

Managed trial logistics, including preparing exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks, streamlining court proceedings.

Conducted client intake interviews, categorized cases by urgency, and maintained organized case files, ensuring up-to-date documentation and tracking progress.

Performed legal research on women's rights, including domestic violence and discrimination, preparing briefs and summaries to inform legal counsel.

Assisted in organizing and developing materials for workshops and seminars on women's legal rights, significantly raising awareness of available legal aid services.

Drafted legal documents, including affidavits and complaints, specifically addressing women's legal issues under attorney supervision.

Conducted legal research on women's and children's rights, including domestic violence and child protection, providing insights to the legal team.

Performed client intake interviews for women and children seeking legal aid, documenting needs and categorizing cases for efficient follow-up.

Drafted legal documents, such as complaints and affidavits, under attorney guidance, supporting case preparation for vulnerable clients.

Prepared informational resources on legal rights for clients and maintained organized case files, ensuring comprehensive documentation and timely progress tracking.

Conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with refugees, IDPs, and stakeholders, developing comprehensive interview guides and transcribing data for analysis.

Facilitated stakeholder meetings with NGOs, government agencies, and community leaders, preparing agendas and documenting action items to foster collaboration on human rights issues.

Developed a human rights monitoring framework for refugees and IDPs, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and inform policy recommendations.

Compiled comprehensive reports from KIIs, FGDs, and stakeholder meetings, disseminating findings to promote transparency and advocating for improvements in support services for refugees and IDPs.