Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in logistics, procurement, administration, and finance, the expert has honed strong skills in financial strategy, compliance, and logistics management. Career highlights include leading financial operations in both local and international projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing cost efficiency. Notable accomplishments encompass implementing cost-saving measures, enhancing internal controls, and managing large-scale logistics and supply chain operations. Previously held roles such as Coordinator for Finance & Admin, the expert has overseen financial reporting, budget management, and grant compliance for international donor-funded projects in Ethiopia.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, the European Commission, and UNDP. Responsibilities have included project implementation, financial management, and compliance in development cooperation projects. The expert has contributed to thematic areas like environmental protection and civil society development. The scope of these projects has been regional and national, primarily within Ethiopia, focusing on financial management and administrative coordination for donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors including logistics, procurement, administration, human resources, finance, and accounting, the expert has held roles such as Finance & Admin Coordinator and Finance Officer. Responsibilities have included focusing on financial strategy, compliance, and logistics management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes financial management within logistics and supply chain operations. The geographic scope of work is primarily within Ethiopia, where the expert has managed regional projects and contributed to sectoral development through strategic financial oversight. Extensive geographic experience in Ethiopia has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. The expert's work has primarily been based in various regions including Bahir Dar and Awassa, involving long-term assignments and projects, contributing to regional development through financial management and administrative roles.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Amharic, with excellent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, the expert possesses very good proficiency in English and Oromiffa, facilitating communication in diverse and multilingual teams within professional settings in Ethiopia. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Unity University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hawassa University. Additionally, the expert completed an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. This educational background provides a strong foundation in accounting, sociology, and logistics management.