1. Cover Letter
Bontu Elmo Derdera
Tel: +251 934 814 646/ 922 482 832
Email: ebontu@yahoo.com
23 June 2016
Dear Mr. /Madam,
I am writing to express my interest in the Gender Program Manager position that is currently
available with your company. I appear to be a perfect match for this role which was recently
advertised on the www.ethiojobs.com website. My passion for the development management
sector is equally matched by my experience in it, and I am confident that I can help your
organization meet any challenges it faces in the future.
I am presently employed as a Project Coordinator in Shashemene Adopt A Granny Project,
where I have gained a reputation not only for my impressive work rate and integrity but also for
my teamwork and problem solving skills.
The attached resume will provide a more complete overview of my accomplishments. However
what it may not show is that I am a self-motivated individual, who is able to perform well under
pressure & who can bring to the table solid capabilities in different areas.
Currently, I am looking to join an exciting and ambitious organization such as yours, therefore I
would like to arrange an interview with you so I can explain in more detail the contribution I can
make to your company .I appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and I would
like to thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Bontu Elmo

2. Date: 23 June 2016
Oxfam Great Britain
Gender Program Manager
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Dear Sir /Madam,
I hereby present an application to be considered as for the post of Gender Program Manager
that you have advertised on 14th June 2016.
For the matter I have B.A in Degree in the Department of Community Development &
Leadership Minor Management from Kuyera Ethiopian Adventist College.
As per my work experience I have worked in different Organization like Shashemene Adopt A
Granny Project as Coordinator, Shahsemene Woreda Faith Based Organization Office for two
years as Community Development Facilitator and in Madda Walabu College for two years as
Instructor. Totally, I have served for five years in these different organizations.
My core strengths include, but are not limited to the following:
 Have knowledge of organizing and mobilizing the community using modern community
methods for sustainable development.
 Conduct community need analysis and write fundable development proposals towards
securing of funds for community development.
 Can identify initiate, plan and implement development projects with the participation
of the community beneficiaries, whether national, regional or otherwise.
 Conduct monitoring and evaluation of development projects and provides valuable
inputs.
 Manage development projects effectively whether agricultural or otherwise towards
the completion of the intended goals.
 Conduct cost benefit analysis of various projects development projects.
 Facilitate the implementation of the government, Non- government programs based on
the existing polices or plans.
 Conduct researches in order to improve the livelihood of the rural people, and use the
results for national building.
 Execute various duties which suit their professional preparation.
I thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Bontu Elmo Derdera
Adopt A Granny Project Coordinator
Email: ebontu@yahoo.com

3. CURRICULUM VITEA
I.PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Bontu Elmo
Sex: Female
Place of birth: Shashemene
Date of birth: Nov. 08/1978E.C
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Ethiopian
Contact telephone: +251 922 48 28 32/ +251 911 83 57 84
Email: ebontu@yahoo.com
II.EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1993-2000 Ethiopian Adventist Primary and Junior School
2001-2005 Ethiopian Adventist Comprehensive Senior Secondary Schools
2007-2009 Ethiopian Adventist College BA Degree in the Department of Community
Development & Leadership Minor Management
III. WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization
September 1st till Present have worked at Shashemene Adopt A Granny Project as Project
Coordinator
Key Duties and Responsibilities
 Plan, organize and coordinate the implementation of project activities in the
project area
 Plans, organizes and coordinates the overall activities of the project based on
organization’s mission, core values and regulations and project objectives as
agreed upon with the Donor;
 Plan, organize and coordinate the mobilization, participation and organization of
communities & Community institutions (CBOs, FBOs, SHGs etc)
 Mobilize communities for participatory project implementation;
 Facilitate training, awareness raising & capacity building in appropriate targeted
manner

4.  Facilitate creation of strong networking, smooth coordination, collaboration and
consultation among all project stake holders
 Facilitate strong networking among all stakeholders including local government
and community, share common vision in this regard and assists the
implementation of the project and coordinates interventions effectively.
 Set participatory targeting criteria, ensure addressing poor and vulnerable
community groups
 Develop appropriate implementation modality for those who need to be addressed based
on community level agreed upon set of criteria.
 Facilitate creation of learning environment monitoring & evaluation, reflection to
support the development of transitory needs for sustainable community development
 Create Strong linkages and networking through exchange of experiences and learning
forums with other stakeholders working in the district.
 Manage/handle administrative issues of the project.
Organization
May 06/2013- June 30,2015 workedat ShashemeneWoredaFaithBasedOrganization
as CommunityDevelopmentFacilitator
Responsibilitiesandtask:
 Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the
assigned area
 effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in program
activities
 Facilitates the integration of program and Building Relationship activities in the field
 Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership,
government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
 Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at woreda and village levels
 Promote child participation based programming at field level
 Create community awareness on development education
 Promote integration of Building Relationship and program processes at field level
 Facilitate production of quality Building Relationship products to meet set deadlines
Organization
Sep.12/2010- June 20/2013 Ambo Meda Walbu College as Instructor
Duties and responsibilities
 To ensure that students’ work, performance and records of assessments are produced,
assessed, and kept in line with School policy and national requirements
 To stimulate and encourage students to a high standard of interest and achievement in
the subject area, ensuring that the needs of each individual are met;

5.  To contribute to the program of extra-curricular activities
 To hold regular departmental meetings, at least twice a term or as required by the
Headmistress, at which minutes are taken and circulated to them, as well as
 To work with the individual to assess the work of the department on a regular basis by,
for example, the observation of lessons and the monitoring of marking and assessment
 To maintain regular contact with and flow of information to the Headmistress on all
matters concerning the welfare of individual students, the department in general and
members of the department
IV. Certificate
 Microsoft Office, Excel, Power point & mailing
V. EXTRA
 Member of Anti HIV club
 Member of Climate Change
VI. LANGUAGE
EXCELLENT V.GOOD GOOD
ENGLISH 
A/OROMO 
AMHARIC 
VII. REFERENCES
 Natnael Yonas- Executive Director
Ethiopian Guenet hurch Development & Welfare Organization (EGCDWO)
Cell Phone: - +251936 009935/ +251911 966677, Office phone: - +251118201148
Email:- natnael.y@egcdwo.org, egcdwo@yahoo.com, egc@ethionet.et
P.O.box:- 28683
website: www.egcdwo.org
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
 Ato Rameto Kabetoe (Msc) Department Head
Kuyera Ethiopian Adventist College
Tel. +251 46 118 01 43/42
 Ato Lelisa Habtamu (Msc)
Dean of Madda Walabu College
Tel. +251 911 33 46 33
 Pastor Fekiru Hussen,
Secretery of the Shashemene Faith BasedForum
Tel. +251 932 70 29 99