Level of coordination

Responsible body

Role and responsibility

Federal level

The existing COVID-19 coordination platform led by the Deputy Prime Minister

• Evaluates the implementation of preparedness activities to safely reopen schools
• Supports resource mobilization;
• Ensures strong multi-sectoral collaboration among sectors;
• Provides oversight and gives direction

Regional Level

The existing COVID-19 response coordination platforms chaired by regional presidents/vice presidents

• Evaluates the implementation of preparedness activities to safely reopen schools;
• Supports resource mobilization;
• Ensures strong multi-sectoral collaboration among sectors;
• Provides oversight and gives direction

Zonal/woreda level

Existing COVID-19 response coordination mechanisms led by zonal and woreda administrators

• Oversee the continuous cascading of capacity building activities such as trainings to schools

Kebele level

Kebele level committee (kebele admin, school head, HEWs, representatives from Parents-Teachers Associations, volunteers, community leaders).

• Ensuring schools meet the minimum standard to be able to reopen safely,
• Promote the practice of COVID-19 prevention and control measures in schools,
• Conduct routine assessment of schools,
• Mobilize communities to engage in school renovation and cleaning

School level

Health Focal Persons

• Monitor the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures in schools