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• B.Sc. (Geology) and Hydro geologist by expertise, University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 1998.
• USAID and Harvard certificate in cluster coordination in humanitarian response (Shelter, WASH).
• PMD Pro(Project management) certified.

Proven Experience:

• 14 years Long-term: Full-time positions with IRC, ACF, CRS and Mercy Corps in Eritrea, South Sudan and Syria. Government agency WASCO Company in Eritrea, and private sectors Consultant-Global resources management and development consultant firm based in UK.  Short-term: Consultancy assignments/technical support for Mercy Corps, GOAL and ACF.
• Impact evaluation; programme evaluations; process evaluation; baseline assessments; quantitative research methods; qualitative research methods; sampling design; primary data collection; data analysis; secondary data analysis post conflict development, feasibility studies, hydrogeological surveys, project implementation, proposal development etc.
• WASH sectoral assessments and develop sectoral project goals and objectives, proposals, budgets and plans of action in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Lead WASH (including irrigation systems) and shelter aspects of technical assessments in coordination with other thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies MC Syria.
• Consultant lead, GOAL GLOBAL Assessment of Al slamia and Al zab irrigation projects in Iraq,2019.

Training Courses/ Workshops 

• Certified in PMD Pro (Project management for development professionals,2018
• Trained in Project Management at Mercy Corps,2019.
• Trained on design and application of motorized pumping systems, solar pumping system and emergency water treatment processes,2017
• Workshop in Project Management, Leadership and Team building at the Asmara British Council Training Center, 16 to 18 March 2005.
• Training on needs assessment and sustainability livelihood approach, August 17 to 19, 2006.
• Training on participatory methodologies-internal training.
• Was trained on PHAST methodologies to promote hygiene, Oct.5 to Oct.10, 2004.
• Workshop on D, M and E by Mercy Corps International, Feb.15 to 17, 2006.
• Workshop on Sphere standards in Water, Sanitation and Education by IRC and other partners, 30 Oct. to Nov. 1, 2003.
• Workshop on Sustainability by Oxfam GB, 2003.
• Training on Geographical Information System (GIS), 2013.
• Was involved in an evaluation of our programs in Gash Barka by an internal consultant, 2003.
• Training on Organizational Security Planning and Management and Disaster Risk Reduction by Concern, Feb.6, 2006.
• Was trained on assembling and disassembling of emergency stockpiles by an external consultant-internal training, 2004.
• Training on basic supervisory management from Open University of London, 2005.
• Workshop on Environmental Impact assessment by USAID, June 28 to July 2, 2004.
• Training on basic Geographical Information System (GIS), Jan.5 to Jan.24, 2008.
• Certificate in Microsoft Office, Sep to Dec.1999
• Training on SPSS data analysis methodologies, July 10 to July26, 2006.

Language.

Professional English, Tigrigna and Amharic including Arabic

• MSc in Water and Environmental Management, Heriot Watt University, Scotland
• September 2016 – Aug 2019
• BSc in Eng P.- University of Asmara 2002 – 2007.
• USAID and Harvard certificate in cluster coordination in humanitarian response (Shelter, WASH).

Proven Experience:

• over 10 years of experience in the humanitarian world. Most of the experience has been in WASH Technical Management. Some of the highlights of my experience include; Project development, design, implementation and management, Conducting Base line and project evaluations, Providing technical support to WASH engineering construction and developing modules of hygiene promotion, approaches similar to CHAST ,PHAST and CLTS.
• Identifying funding opportunities and contributing to the design of new program concepts and preparing environmental M&E tools, and conducted regular monitoring and internal evaluation. Project cycle which includes; resource mobilization, project planning and management, WASH Management, monitoring and evaluation and leadership skills and relationship management.
• Prepared GAC Market assessment tools for Cash/voucher and WASH in financing based Water sanitation responses for IDPs, refugees including host community vulnerability beneficiaries in Duhok governorate of Iraq.
• Leading WASH Technical base line assessments for the OFDA,ECHO 12M grants responding to 4 governorate of IRAQ Idps.
• Oversee solid/liquid waste management schemes, such as at waste treatment plants at IDP camps landfill sites. Supervised the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources
• GAC funded Solid waste impact assessments in 4 IDP camps with 55,000 people and 7 Host community villages.

  Research;

  - Topic:- Water supply system in Asmara city,2004

  -  Topic :-Urban Green spacing Duhok city of Iraq, 2018

  - Topic:- Children handwashing with soap in humanitarian settings, Sharia camp Duhok governorate, Iraq-2018

  - Topic; Sanitation through child participation Duhok, Sharia camp Iraq-2018.

  -Topic. Climate change in irrigation and best irrigation technology practices in Uganda.

Country of Experience.

• 10 years INGO experience with positions of Head of WASH programs, WASH advisor with ACTED, GOAL and SCI, CARE, IRC in South Sudan, Iraq ,Syria and Cameroon.

Language.

Professional English, Tigrigna and Amharic including Arabic

• MA in Development studies (Major: Rural Livelihoods and Development) (July 25/2009, Addis Ababa University), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
• BSc. in Plant Sciences (Plant Production and Dry Land Farming) (July 29/2004 from Hawassa/ Debub University, Hawassa, Ethiopia;
• BA in Economics (June, 2012), Unity University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Proven Experience:

• 15 years INGO experience with the area of Food Security and Livelihoods coordinator, with GOAL, World vision, ACF in South Sudan, Darfur and Ethiopia. As a consultant Teketel lead multiple Assessment studies and project evaluation since 2016 with different agencies.

As a Consultant(2016-now)

• Lead the Labor Market Assessment and study in Ethiopia,NRC.
• Lead Market study Generating Sustainable Livelihoods and Leadership for Peace in South Sudan with Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development.
• Study on Rural Non/Off Farm (RNF) Income Generation Activities for Integrate Land Scape Management for food security and ecosystem resilience in Ethiopia with UNDP & Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change.
• Value Chain Analysis of selected agricultural commodities (Wheat, pepper, honey, potato): (Role:Data Collection Team Leader), Market Led Livelihoods Recovery and Enhancement Programme with Food for the Hungry International/Ethiopia.
• Study on and Formulation of a Comprehensive Programme on Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Governance Capacities in Ethiopia, for UNDP in Ethiopia (Role: National Consultant).
• Mid-Term Assessment of Project Implementation and Identification of Best Practices Livelihoods and Peace building Support Project.
• Baseline Survey (Role: Consultant – Lead Writer & Data Analyst) IRC Regional Development and Protection Programme.
• End line Evaluation (Role: Consultant) Community-Led WASH Interventions in Sidama & Gedeo Zones in SNNPR, Ethiopia,IRC.

Language

• Professional English, and Amharic