Organization

Headquarter Board

humedica’s headquarters leadership in Germany includes the advisory board, supervisory board, and experts in humanitarian operations, project management, and health services.

Country Office Management

The Ethiopia Country Office leadership comprises:

  • Country Director: Oversees strategic direction and regional operations.
  • Programmes Director: Manages program development and execution.
  • Finance Manager: Ensures financial accountability and resource allocation.
  • Operations Manager: Coordinates logistics and field operations.
  • Development Manager: Focuses on sustainable project models and donor relations.
  • Emergency Manager: Leads rapid response initiatives.
  • Business Development Manager: Identifies funding opportunities and partnerships.
  • Grants Manager: Oversees grant acquisition and compliance.
  • MEAL Manager: Monitors, evaluates, and ensures accountability and learning.

humedica operates through a dual structure:

  • Country Office: Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, coordinating regional field offices in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Somali, and Addis Ababa.
  • Headquarters: Based in Kaufbeuren in Germany, providing global strategic oversight and resource mobilization.

Partners

humedica’s approach to localization emphasizes working with local and regional partners to ensure sustainable impact. Key initiatives include:

  • Collaboration with Local Governments: Partnerships with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and regional health bureaus in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Somali regions to align interventions with national priorities.
  • Community Involvement: Engagement with local leaders, social mobilizers, and community volunteers to enhance outreach and health education.
  • Support to Local Suppliers: Procurement of medical supplies and equipment through local entities, boosting economic resilience and ensuring timely access to resources.

humedica collaborates with:

  • Local Partnerships: NDRMC, EPHI, CCRDA, Mothers and Children Multi-Development Organization (MCMDO), Organization of Welfare and Development Association (OWDA) and Nexus Ethiopia, Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA), and other local community-based organizations to ensure alignment with needs and priorities and local NGOs.
  • International Partnerships: GFFO, EKFS, Postcode Lottery, Humanitarian Coordinations like Health Cluster, Logistics Cluster, HINGO forum, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, and UNFPA for technical and logistical support, Tearfund, Water Concern, WECDO, Forafrika. 

Donor Recognition

The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and foundations such as EKFS and the Postcode Lottery are key donors supporting essential health, nutrition, and livelihood services in Ethiopia. humedica also recognizes the vital contributions of local governments and global agencies in restoring health systems and delivering lifesaving aid.