Key skills and expertise

With 28 years of experience in civil engineering and construction management, the expert is proficient in project management, construction management, and resource allocation. They have successfully led both local and international projects, including real estate developments and road construction, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes. Previously held roles such as Managing Director and Project Manager have involved overseeing significant infrastructure projects, maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relations, and demonstrating leadership in planning and evaluating project performance. Their expertise in managing complex projects and solving practical engineering challenges is well-established.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in the civil engineering and construction sectors, holding leadership roles such as Managing Director and Project Manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as road construction and real estate development, across various regions in Ethiopia. Possesses interdisciplinary expertise in project management, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination. Their work has spanned both urban and rural development, demonstrating a capacity to adapt engineering solutions to diverse environments and cultural contexts. Extensive geographic experience in Ethiopia includes navigating local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in construction and infrastructure projects. Managed projects in diverse regions, from the highlands of the Semein Mountains to the lowlands near the South Sudan border, equipping them with a deep understanding of regional development issues and the ability to effectively manage projects in varied and challenging environments.

Languages and education

Bringing a native proficiency in Amharic and a very good command of English, the expert also has working knowledge of Tigrinya. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings within Ethiopia, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and supporting project management and stakeholder coordination. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, completed in 1997. Prior to this, they obtained a High School Certificate from Fasiledes Secondary School in Gondar, Ethiopia, in 1992. Their foundational education was completed with a Certificate from Elementary School, Tikildengay, Ethiopia, in 1988.