Board Members
Seven leaders of member organizations, elected by the General Assembly, set CECOE’s strategic direction and hold the Secretariat to account on behalf of all members.
The people who lead CECOE
Board members serve in their capacity as heads of member organizations, bringing together civic education, development, human rights, disability, women’s and regional networks.
Dr. Nigussu LegesseBoard MemberExecutive Director, Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Associations (CCRDA)
Mesud GebeyehuBoard MemberExecutive Director, Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO)
Saba GebremedhinBoard MemberExecutive Director, Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA)
Abayneh GujoBoard MemberFederation of Ethiopian National Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FENAPD)What the Board does
Sets direction
Guides CECOE’s strategic plan and annual priorities, and keeps the coalition true to its vision, mission and values.
Holds the Secretariat to account
Oversees the Executive Director and Secretariat, reviews plans, budgets and reports, and safeguards CECOE’s independence and neutrality.
Answers to members
Reports to the General Assembly, the highest decision-making body, which elects the Board and an auditor overseeing finances and property.
Speaks for the coalition
Represents CECOE with NEBE, government, partners and the public, as when the Chair presented the 7th General Election findings on 1 June 2026.
How CECOE is governed
See how the General Assembly, Board, auditor, Secretariat and regional focal organizations work together.