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Addis Ababa

Strategic Leadership and Operational Management: I lead strategic planning and execution to enhance media integrity and promote ethical journalism across Africa. I oversee the development of key projects to counteract misinformation and improve media literacy.Leadership Across Departments: Direct the technical, administrative, and finance teams, ensuring operational coherence and fostering an environment encouraging innovation and accountability.Initiation and Oversight of… Show more Strategic Leadership and Operational Management: I lead strategic planning and execution to enhance media integrity and promote ethical journalism across Africa. I oversee the development of key projects to counteract misinformation and improve media literacy.Leadership Across Departments: Direct the technical, administrative, and finance teams, ensuring operational coherence and fostering an environment encouraging innovation and accountability.Initiation and Oversight of HaqCheck: Founded and managed HaqCheck, a major initiative under Inform Africa focused on combating misinformation through advanced fact-checking and public education. Develop verification tools and direct partnerships with technology firms to enhance outreach and tool effectiveness.Collaboration and Partnership Development: Initiate and manage collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including international bodies, securing funding and support for media development initiatives.Training and Capacity Building: Design and implement training programs that enhance journalistic accuracy and uphold ethical standards.Impact and Recognition: I led Inform Africa to international Recognition, receiving accolades for my contributions to media integrity and effective disinformation countermeasures. Show less

Addis Ababa

Leadership Under Pressure: Led Addis Zeybe through significant systemic challenges, including a temporary halt due to governmental pressures and maintaining a commitment to journalistic integrity and independence.Innovative Practices in Media: I spearheaded the introduction of mobile journalism in Ethiopia, enhancing the outlet's agility and impact. I also established a cost-effective studio, supporting continued content production under tight constraints.Team and Community… Show more Leadership Under Pressure: Led Addis Zeybe through significant systemic challenges, including a temporary halt due to governmental pressures and maintaining a commitment to journalistic integrity and independence.Innovative Practices in Media: I spearheaded the introduction of mobile journalism in Ethiopia, enhancing the outlet's agility and impact. I also established a cost-effective studio, supporting continued content production under tight constraints.Team and Community Leadership: I built and maintained a strong team capable of producing diverse media content. I promoted local reporting to amplify community voices and engagement, enhancing the outlet's relevance and impact in the local media landscape.Impact and Recognition: Successfully grew the platform's readership and established Addis Zeybe as a respected name in digital media, known for its innovation and ethical standards. Show less

Addis Ababa

Supported the LA-DEM-MED Ethiopia initiative to enhance the rule of law and democratization, aligning with Ethiopia's political reforms. I collaborated with key institutions, including Jimma University, Bahir Dar University, and Mekele University.Developed strategic communication plans to facilitate public engagement in democratic reforms.Guided media outlets through transitions, ensuring journalistic integrity and operational sustainability.Conducted journalist training… Show more Supported the LA-DEM-MED Ethiopia initiative to enhance the rule of law and democratization, aligning with Ethiopia's political reforms. I collaborated with key institutions, including Jimma University, Bahir Dar University, and Mekele University.Developed strategic communication plans to facilitate public engagement in democratic reforms.Guided media outlets through transitions, ensuring journalistic integrity and operational sustainability.Conducted journalist training at Jimma, Bahir Dar, and Mekele Universities on ethical reporting and media’s role in democracy.Fostered stakeholder collaborations to promote policy reforms and accountable governance. Show less

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Conducted detailed fact-checking for PesaCheck, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial and public interest information across multiple media platforms.Worked under strict deadlines in a dynamic environment, enhancing content credibility critical to informed public discourse.Collaborated effectively with a diverse team, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and share verification results.

Addis Ababa

Led the development and execution of new media strategies, enhancing digital content delivery and audience engagement.Managed the production of multimedia content, including videos, and interactive media, to enrich the publication’s online presence.Assisted the editorial team with in-depth research for complex articles and special features, contributing to high-quality, well-informed content.Wrote and edited obituaries, ensuring respectful and accurate representation of… Show more Led the development and execution of new media strategies, enhancing digital content delivery and audience engagement.Managed the production of multimedia content, including videos, and interactive media, to enrich the publication’s online presence.Assisted the editorial team with in-depth research for complex articles and special features, contributing to high-quality, well-informed content.Wrote and edited obituaries, ensuring respectful and accurate representation of individuals' lives and legacies.Analyzed performance metrics to refine media strategies, improving reader engagement and retention. Show less

Addis Ababa

Managed the design and manufacturing of maintenance tools for key aircraft models (B737, B757, B777, B787, MD11, Q400), enhancing maintenance efficiency.Collaborated effectively with teams to ensure tool reliability and support streamlined aircraft maintenance operations.