Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in education, food security, gender, and rural development, the expert possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and STATA. Responsibilities have included leading projects with Hope International Development Agency, focusing on community mobilization and capacity building. As a senior lecturer and researcher, the expert taught and conducted research in agriculture and climate change. Career highlights include presenting research at national conferences and earning university grants. Leadership roles have involved coordinating with NGOs and government officials to achieve project objectives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked with Hope International Development Agency, an international NGO, as a community development mobilizer for seven years in the Gamo zone, Ethiopia. The role involved project implementation, capacity building, and promoting gender equity and socio-economic empowerment. The thematic areas included poverty reduction, gender, and sustainable livelihoods. The projects were regional in scope, focusing on rural communities and involving collaboration with local government and community-based organizations.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as education, food security, gender, poverty reduction, agriculture, and disaster reduction, the expert has held roles including senior lecturer, researcher, and community development mobilizer. Responsibilities have included teaching, research, capacity building, and project implementation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes climate-smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional within Ethiopia, focusing on rural development and community empowerment. Extensive geographic experience in Ethiopia includes deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues across several regions, including the Gamo and Dawro zones.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is proficient in English and Amharic, with advanced writing, reading, and speaking skills. They are a native speaker of Wolaitegna, Dawrogna, and Gamogna, utilizing these skills in professional settings, including in-country work in Ethiopia and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Arbaminch University in Ethiopia. The fields of study include areas relevant to their professional expertise.