Dedicated and accomplished professional for about 23 years of experience in Natural Resource Management. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Soil Conservation from Jimma Agricultural College and MSc in Forest Management from Sophia University in Bulgaria. A versatile individual with expertise in communication, psychological understanding, negotiation, facilitation, and innovation in rural development. Proven track record in participatory extension and development, environmental management, climate change, market-oriented agricultural extension, and integrated rural and urban development. Adept at driving initiatives related to climate change adaptation, mitigation, food security and agricultural value chains.
Peace Microfinance Assosication
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Member Board Of DirectorsPeace Microfinance Assosication Jan 2000 - PresentAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Nile Basin Discourse Forum Manager Established By Ethiopian Civil Society OrganizationsNile Basin Discourse Forum, Ethiopia Jan 2022 - Jun 2023Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaOrganize and facilitate the blue Nile river advocacy work and partnership via promotion among the riparian countries for trans boundary rivers. Head of the planning and execution of the Blue Nile Discourse forum engaging with activities initiated by civil society organization in Ethiopia.
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Independent ConsultantDynamic Development Studies & Capacity Buildings Consultancy Mar 2018 - Dec 2021Addis Ababa, EthiopiaProject proposal preparation for governmental and non governmental organizations, facilitation of capacity building trainings, conducting project evaluation and impact analysis undertaken by GO and NGO projects. Documentation and report submission to respective project owners and organizations for further improvement.
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Zonal Coordinator Of Livestock And Irrigation Value Chain.International Livestock Research Institute (Ilri) Jun 2013 - Dec 2017Amhara Region, EthiopiaSurvey and study potential areas for LIVES project, planning and execution of designed activities. Building the capacity of the government institutions(Agriculture offices at zonal, district and sub district level) on research based development. Facilitate irrigation, agriculture and the livestock market value chains for input suppliers, producers, processors, whole sellers, retailers and customers or end users. Impact analysis documentation and reporting to partner governmental organizations and the head quarter of ILRI-LIVES coordination office. -
Program Director And Natural Resource Management (Nrm) Division HeadAgri-Service Ethiopia Jun 1999 - May 2013Amhara Region, EthiopiaHead of the integrated rural development program that encompasses water development, natural resource management, livelihood promotion, health and education, organizing CBO's and partnership with the governmental agencies. Facilitation of capacity budling trainings in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, rural water development, community based organizations, agricultural value chain including thematic issues like; Gender, Environment, conflict management and peace building.
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Unit Leader & Watershed PlannerSustainable Agriculture And Environmental Rehabilitation In Amhara Region, Ethiopia(Saerar) Jan 1996 - Dec 1998Amhara Region, EthiopiaMobilizing multi-disciplinary team for field works that include map based and ground work reconnaissance survey and study, Preparation of detail design of watershed for construction of micro dams for drought prone areas of Amhara region of Ethiopia and submit to regional coordinators for final implementation.
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Senior Researcher On Forest ProductForest Research Jan 1994 - Dec 1996Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaA senior researcher in Utilization of forest products, conducting field research on durability of indigenous and exotic species growing in Ethiopia. Doing a research on pine trees for extraction of turpentine oil and identifying trees that resist subterranean termite. -
Sub Water Shed Coordinator And Community Forest ExpertMinistry Of Agriculture, Ethiopia Aug 1982 - Sep 1986Harar, EthiopiaIn charge of sub water shed planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities to donor agencies. Intact with Community mobilization and organization for the conservation of soil and water aligned with sub water shed development.
Mesfin Tefera Education Details
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University Of Forestry, Sofia.4.65/5. -
Jimma Agricultural College3.75/4
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Woizero Sihien Secondary School, Dessie, Ethiopia3.6/4
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Mesfin Tefera attended University Of Forestry, Sofia., Jimma Agricultural College, Woizero Sihien Secondary School, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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