Key skills and expertise

With 16 years of experience in environment and natural resource management, the expert is skilled in eco-physiology, plant functional traits, and forest silviculture. Proficient in Office 365, R, SAS, and GIS, they have led projects securing international grants and conducted significant research on climate adaptation. Previously held roles such as lecturer and agroforestry expert, with accomplishments in project management and research innovation. Career highlights include leadership in developing 'Climate Smart Integrated Watershed Management' projects, demonstrating the ability to drive impactful environmental initiatives both locally and internationally.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaborating with international donors, the expert has secured grants from the Netherlands for a 'Climate Smart Integrated Watershed Management' development project. This involvement included project writing and implementation in the thematic area of environmental management. The project was sector-specific and took place in Ethiopia, focusing on sustainable watershed management and climate adaptation strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, land and erosion, soil research, and agriculture. Responsibilities have included project management and technical research. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in eco-physiology and forest management, integrating digital tools like GIS for data analysis. Their work spans regional and international scopes, including significant projects in Ethiopia and research collaborations in Europe. Extensive geographic experience in Ethiopia, Israel, Italy, and Spain reflects a diverse international career, with significant contributions to local governance and regional development in agriculture and natural resource management.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Amharic and fluent in English at a C2 level, with a working knowledge of Tigrinya at a B1 level. Language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including work in Ethiopia, Israel, Italy, and Spain, as well as in multilingual teams and international research collaborations. The educational background includes a PhD in Mountain Environment and Agriculture from the Free University of Bolzano, Italy. They completed an ERASMUS double MSc program in Forest Science and Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management at the University of Padova, Italy, and the University of Valladolid, Spain. Additionally, they earned an MSc in Watershed Management and a BSc in Farm Forestry from Hawassa University, Ethiopia, focusing on forestry, agriculture, and natural resource management.