On March 7, JeCCDO organized a capacity-building training for the staff of its Integrated Humanitarian Aid (IHA) project. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and Project Monitoring Frameworks, equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge to improve project implementation and accountability.

Session on Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Ato Henock Mesfin, Managing Director of JeCCDO, led the first session, focusing on the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)—a globally recognized framework that ensures humanitarian organizations provide quality, effective, and accountable aid to communities in need.

During the session, participants engaged in discussions on key humanitarian principles, including accountability, community participation, needs-based response, and transparency. Questions were raised regarding the practical implementation of these standards in fieldwork, and Ato Henock provided clarifications and real-world examples to address their concerns. By the end of the session, participants expressed that they had gained valuable and applicable knowledge to improve their humanitarian efforts.

Ato Henock Mesfin, Managing Director of JeCCDO

Training on Project Monitoring Frameworks
The second part of the training was conducted by Ato Sisay Tsegay, Head of Knowledge Management and Quality Assurance at JeCCDO, and Ato Lucha Woyessa, GFFO-KNH Integrated Humanitarian Aid Project Manager. This session focused on Project Monitoring Frameworks, a critical component of effective project management and evaluation.

Participants were introduced to key tools and methodologies, including:

Logframe Approach – A structured method for designing and evaluating projects.
Theory of Change – A framework that maps out how and why a desired change is expected to happen.
Milestones and Progress Tracking – Techniques for setting and measuring project milestones.
Reporting Mechanisms – Best practices for documenting and communicating project results.
The facilitators emphasized the importance of these tools in ensuring project efficiency, measuring impact, and maintaining donor accountability. Practical exercises and case studies were incorporated to help participants apply the concepts in their day-to-day work.

Ato Sisay Tsegay, Head of Knowledge Management and Quality Assurance at JeCCDO
Ato Lucha Woyessa, GFFO-KNH Integrated Humanitarian Aid Project Manager

Participant Feedback and Impact
The training was highly interactive, encouraging participants to share their experiences and challenges in implementing humanitarian projects. Attendees noted that the sessions provided tangible insights and practical applications that would help them strengthen project planning, execution, and reporting.

JeCCDO continues to invest in capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of its staff, ensuring the organization upholds high humanitarian standards and effective project management practices in all its interventions.