We genuinely strive for the success of our clients
The word "Anchor" in our name symbolises resilience and the ability to overcome adversity. It reflects our commitment to helping clients navigate complex challenges and enhance their performance.
We are dedicated to understanding the unique needs and priorities of each client, identifying the opportunities available to them, and tailoring our approaches to help them achieve their objectives. Through a strong commitment to quality and excellence, we ensure that clients receive targeted, practical solutions to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
About Us
Anchor is a licensed consultancy firm based in Ethiopia
We provide tailored services to civil society organisations, government agencies, the private sector, donors, and research institutions. We work to address poverty and inequality by empowering target groups to take greater control over their futures.
Our Vision
To become a leading research and consultancy firm contributing to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
Our Mission
To support our clients in making evidence-based decisions, strengthening institutional capacity, and implementing transformative change through tailored and inclusive consultancy services.
Our Core Values
Our services are built on a strong foundation of shared values that guide every aspect of our work:
Integrity and Accountability
We uphold ethical standards, ensuring transparency and building trust in all our actions.
Client-Centered Collaboration
We co-create tailored solutions with clients, addressing their unique challenges and opportunities.
Adaptability and Innovation
We embrace change and deliver innovative solutions that respond to evolving needs.
Equity and Inclusion
We promote gender equity and social inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued in the solutions we design.
Our Team
Gebrye Kefelew
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
A seasoned Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) expert with over 15 years of experience across various development sectors in Ethiopia. Holds a Master's degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Studies.
Zelalem Kefelew
Programme Officer
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Hawassa University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Development Economics at the same institution.
Beshada Chibsa
Finance Manager
An experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in financial management, accounting, and reporting. He has a proven track record of overseeing financial operations.
Our Core Services
At Anchor, we combine values-driven consultancy, training, research, and learning across our key thematic areas, integrating emerging themes in response to the evolving needs of our clients.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Track, measure, and improve both current and future interventions through our comprehensive MEL services.
Project and Programme Design & Management
Tailored strategies for effective development, managing projects for long-term impact.
Capacity Strengthening and Institutional Development
Unlocking potential through tailored capacity building and institutional strengthening.
Our Clients & Projects
Anchor and its inhouse experts have been working with the following clients and projects.
Organisational Capacity Assessment of Legal Aid Service Providers
Anchor is leading an EU-funded Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) of legal aid providers, including CSOs and universities in Ethiopia, commissioned by the Centre for Justice. This assignment involves designing participatory assessment tools aligned with EU expectations, incorporating regional workshops, consultative sessions, and capacity-strengthening plans. The focus is on improving the independence, credibility, and governance of grassroots CSOs in justice and human rights.
Baseline Survey and OCA for Civil Society Organisations (EU CSF Plus Programme)
Anchor led the national baseline study and OCA for civil society organisations under the EU CSF Plus Programme, commissioned by WHH. The project involved mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Special attention was given to power dynamics between CSOs and government entities, the needs of vulnerable populations, and relevant policy analysis. The resulting recommendations aim to enhance CSO capacity and strategic positioning, incorporating gender and social inclusion considerations.
Final Evaluation of the Urban Local Governance and Empowerment (ULGE) Project
Anchor conducted the final evaluation of the EU-funded ULGE project of VNG International, which focused on decentralisation, civic participation, and local service delivery. The team engaged stakeholders at both the community and government levels using participatory tools and triangulation methods. The evaluation resulted in actionable recommendations, aligned with OECD/DAC and EU evaluation standards, for strengthening urban governance reforms.
End-Term Review of ESAP3
Anchor led the End-Term Review of the World Bank-managed ESAP3 programme of VNG International. This review covered all regional states, including conflict-affected areas, with a focus on citizen engagement and public service responsiveness. The review identified regional bottlenecks and proposed locally informed solutions to enhance social accountability systems, contributing to future accountability programming and policy dialogue between CSOs and government stakeholders.
Final Evaluation of the EU-CSF III Programme
Anchor's CEO served as a CSO and evaluation expert for EuroPlus in the final evaluation of the EU-CSF III Programme. The evaluation assessed civil society capacity development, civic engagement, and policy advocacy, applying both Organisational and Thematic Capacity Assessments (OCA, TOCA) and the Organisational Performance Index (OPI). The evaluation provided strategic insights to improve future EU programming.
Final Evaluation of CETU Domestic Workers' Rights Project
Anchor evaluated the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) project focused on enhancing domestic workers' rights under the EU-CSF III framework. The evaluation included policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and consultations in urban and peri-urban areas. Cultural sensitivity and safeguarding protocols, including the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), were integrated into the evaluation process, with recommendations focused on policy influence and enhancing the representation of informal labour.
Final Evaluation of Centre for Justice's Prison Reform Initiative
Anchor conducted the final evaluation of the Centre for Justice's prison reform project, aimed at promoting institutional accountability and human rights within correctional facilities. The evaluation involved assessing power dynamics, institutional practices, and human rights-based programming. The findings provided recommendations for strengthening prison reforms and improving human rights within the Ethiopian prison system.
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Development Expertise Center (DEC), through the European Union–funded Civil Society Plus (EUSCF+) Program and in partnership with WHH Ethiopia
I had the privilege of presenting the Organizational Capacity Assessment findings, conducted by Anchor Consulting Service, at the...
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Evaluating the RHRN Programme in Ethiopia: Shaping Future SRHR Strategies
I am excited to share that I recently had the opportunity to serve as the National End-Term Evaluation...
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Exciting News from Anchor Consulting Service!
We are honored to have been selected by the Life & Peace Institute (LPI) to conduct the Mid-Term...
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Strengthening Project Cycle Management for Justice Reform in Ethiopia
From June 10–11, 2025, Anchor Consulting Service, in collaboration with CJ/UNODC, delivered a Project Cycle Management (PCM) Training...
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Training
On October 22, 2025, Center for Justice (CJ), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and...
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Successful Completion of Capacity Strengthening Training for Basket Fund Sub-Grantees!
Anchor Consulting Service is proud to have led a three-day training on Financial and Grant Management, Logical Framework...
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Anchor Consulting Service had the privilege of presenting the findings from the Organisational Capacity Assessment
Anchor Consulting Service had the privilege of presenting the findings from the Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) and Technical...
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Anchor Consulting Service has been awarded the End-Term Review of ESAP3
I am delighted to announce that Anchor Consulting Service has been awarded the End-Term Review of ESAP3 (2019-2024)...
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) training
From October 10-12, 2024, I facilitated a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) training for over 25 peacebuilding professionals,...
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