Sectors of professional activity: Education, Gender, Humanitarian Aid & Emergency, Social Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Human Rights, Programme & Resource Management; Spoken languages: Amharic, English, French, Oromo, Tigrinya; Citizenships: Ethiopia; Description: This summary of competencies and qualifications highlights the expert's extensive experience in both protection and development sectors, including refugee and IDP protection, emergency response, human trafficking, and humanitarian assistance. Development expertise extends to rural and urban integrated programs, project management, and resource management with a focus on child protection, gender and social protection, and disability inclusion. The expert's specialization spans various humanitarian contexts including refugee and post-conflict settings across East, Southern, and Western Africa as well as South East Asia. With over 23 years of experience, notable leadership roles include serving as Senior Emergency, Humanitarian and Development Advisor and Lead Consultant in East Africa. Previous roles include Associate Protection Officer, Community-Based Protection in Zimbabwe, and Senior Community Services Associate with UNHCR in Ethiopia. Responsibilities have encompassed leadership in child protection, strategic planning, program monitoring, and community services. The expert is proficient in socio-economic research, proposal writing, and partnership development with organizations such as UNHCR, DFID, UNFPA, and UNICEF, demonstrating a strong capacity for managing projects with budgets exceeding USD 10 million. Notable achievements include leading evaluations and providing technical support and training to international partners and staff, enhancing child protection procedures, and implementing community-based protection strategies. Key skills include project management, strategic planning, capacity building, advocacy, and strong interpersonal communication, ensuring comprehensive support and empowerment in diverse humanitarian and development initiatives. The expert is dedicated to fostering partnerships and implementing programs that achieve significant socio-economic impact in line with international humanitarian standards.