Anchor Consultancy empowers humanitarian and development actors through integrated, context-sensitive, and results-driven support. Beyond sectoral expertise, we offer a full spectrum of technical assistance, capacity building, and strategic advisory services designed to elevate organizational impact, donor alignment, and community relevance.
Anchor Consultancy delivers modular, evidence-based trainings across sectors including Health & Nutrition, Protection & GESI, Economic Recovery, Climate Resilience, Governance, Emergency Response, WASH, and Trauma-Informed Care & MHPSS. We also support partners with graphic design and illustration for training materials and donor communications.
We utilize diverse delivery modalities to maximize learning and application:
Use of illustrations, diagrams, and branded visuals to enhance clarity, accessibility, and impact
We deliver this support through interactive workshops, policy clinics, and hands-on coaching, enabling organizations to institutionalize best practices and demonstrate readiness for funding, partnerships, and scale.
Anchor Consultancy strengthens the institutional backbone of CSOs, INGOs, and associations by enhancing internal systems for ethical, transparent, and accountable service delivery. We work closely with leadership teams to build resilient structures that meet both donor expectations and national regulatory standards, ensuring operational integrity and long-term sustainability.
Our support includes:
Designing and operationalizing policies across HR, finance, procurement, safeguarding, and data protection, tailored to organizational size, scope, and risk profile
Facilitating board engagement, clarifying roles and mandates, and promoting inclusive decision-making and oversight
Conducting internal reviews, identifying gaps, and developing mitigation plans to reduce exposure and enhance donor confidence
Ensuring full compliance with donor protocols (e.g. EU, UN), national laws, and global frameworks such as Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and ISO 26000
We deliver this support through interactive workshops, policy clinics, and hands-on coaching, enabling organizations to institutionalize best practices and demonstrate readiness for funding, partnerships, and scale.
Anchor Consultancy helps organizations articulate their value, amplify their impact, and position themselves for strategic partnerships and funding. We craft compelling narratives and visual assets that reflect institutional strengths, sectoral relevance, and community alignment.
Our support includes:
We integrate graphic design, infographics, and illustration to enhance clarity, accessibility, and professionalism ensuring that every output is visually compelling and strategically positioned. All content is aligned with donor expectations, sectoral language, and Ethiopia’s operational realities.
Anchor Consultancy equips organizations with the tools and strategies needed to secure sustainable funding and build long-term financial resilience. We work closely with partners to craft compelling, evidence-based proposals and position them effectively within competitive donor landscapes
Our support includes:
We also support the development of capability statements, donor pitch decks, and funding calendars, enabling organizations to proactively engage funders, respond to calls for proposals, and demonstrate strategic readiness. All content is tailored to reflect sectoral strengths, geographic relevance, and Ethiopia’s operational context.
Anchor Consultancy empowers organizations to shape policy agendas, amplify civic voice, and influence decision-making through evidence-based advocacy and strategic engagement. We support CSOs, networks, and coalitions to navigate complex policy environments and mobilize stakeholders around shared priorities.
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We also assist in developing position papers, policy briefs, and advocacy toolkits, ensuring alignment with Ethiopia’s CSO Proclamation, National Development Plans, and global frameworks such as SDG 16, UNHRC civic space guidelines, and the Open Government Partnership.
Anchor Consultancy strengthens evidence-based programming through comprehensive MEARL support that informs decision-making, enhances accountability, and drives adaptive learning. We help organizations design and operationalize systems that capture impact, elevate community voice, and align with donor expectations.
Our support includes:
Developing robust tools and methodologies to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices, and lived experiences across sectors
Crafting SMART indicators, dashboards, and donor-aligned reports that translate data into actionable insights
Embedding reflection cycles, participatory reviews, and real-time course correction into program delivery
Conducting thematic studies, baseline/endline assessments, and policy reviews to inform strategy and advocacy
Designing community feedback mechanisms, complaint handling protocols, and inclusive monitoring tools that uphold transparency and responsiveness
We tailor MEARL frameworks to fit organizational scale, sectoral focus, and geographic reach ensuring alignment with Ethiopia’s National M&E Framework, donor MEL standards, and global best practices such as OECD-DAC, CHS, and UNICEF’s Results-Based Management.
Anchor Consultancy ensures that all interventions are deeply rooted in Ethiopian realities, community priorities, and local delivery systems. We champion approaches that honor cultural identity, promote inclusive participation, and adapt global frameworks to fit national and regional contexts.
Our support includes:
Embedding indigenous knowledge, social values, and linguistic diversity into program design, training materials, and community engagement strategies
Collaborating with community leaders, regional bureaus, local CSOs, and faith-based actors to ensure legitimacy, ownership, and sustainability
Customizing international guidelines (e.g., Sphere, CHS, WHO, UNHCR) to align with Ethiopia’s policy environment, delivery infrastructure, and regional capacities
We prioritize inclusive co-creation, contextual translation, and iterative validation, ensuring that interventions are not only technically sound but socially accepted and locally actionable. This approach enhances program relevance, community trust, and long-term impact.
