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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Facilitate the partnership  Support the team to deliver project results and outcomes Co-create and co-shape pathways and strategic themes for fast, quality oriented, cost effective and human centered project realization Responsible for overall project results, outcomes and impacts  Advise on Branding and communication

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Designing business growth strategiesManage company portfoliosAcquire new clients and monitor service quality retainResponsible for overall organizational KPIs and Perfromance TarjectoryProvide senior expertise in consulting projects related to private sector development, action research, investment coaching Manage partners projects in the area of agriculture and agribusiness. Engage on highlevel organizational operational management

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Develop organizational strategies for consultancy, logistics, and importing businesses. Lead responsible person for the consulting and marketing sector. Manage human resource function of all groups of businesses. Provide strategic support for the logistics and importing businesses. Responsible for strategic marketing and acquisitions for all the businesses. Manage consulting, marketing and business development team of 10 people. Support African Agribusiness Academy as country coach.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Build capacities of 8 ATVET colleges to deliver demand-oriented education. Lead internship and apparentship programs in line with private sector needs Research and facilitate policy dialogue on key themes-internship/apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, gender, technology transfer, skill council  Facilitate triple helix/innovation platforms for adoption of technologies that stimulate local economic development Act as a principal advisor for private sector engagement in the project

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Support government of Ethiopia for a new investment that creates 12K jobs  Responsible for advising the government of the Netherlands about Ethiopia Business Climate Coach team of investment office in ANRS to manage the investment. Facilitate dialogue between Investors, government of Ethiopia and government of the Netherlands.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Practical development of supply chain that serves 5000 villages in Ethiopia Analyse and select distributors and vendors/agro dealers. Provide TOT for over 5000 extension agents together with extension partners. Responsible for institutional marketing with Government of Ethiopia and NGOs. Responsible for all media strategies and delivery (radio, television, newspaper, ICT) Scale up using digital platforms

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Develop market for household water filters  Responsible for managing network of over 100 vendors distributing the filters Facilitate Access to finance for users by negotiating with MFIs. Responsible for supporting public extension agents training on safe drinking water

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Organize business platforms to address policy and operational bottlenecks Responsible for market linkage between local and international agribusinesses Coach agro-processing and agribusiness companies for improved capacity. Develop investment and business opportunities for local and EU businesses. Undertake social impact assessment and give front desk support for incoming investors. Support Amhara National Regional State in developing One Stop Investment Shop and improve investment service.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Practical development of supply chain that serves 6500 villages in Ethiopia Analyse and select manufactures, distributors and vendors/agro dealers. Provide TOT for over 6000 extension agents together with extension partners. Responsible for institutional marketing with Government of Ethiopia and NGOs. Responsible for all media strategies and delivery (radio, television, newspaper, ICT) Scale up using digital platforms

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Assess existing production, marketing and bulking models of pulses. Evaluate household utilization practice of pulses. Assess the value chain with quantitative analyses of profit and risk sharing models. Develop a business model that link nutrition, gender, market and production. Coach on implementation of the business model.

Addis Ababa

 Network with Ethiopian Agribusinesses and profile firms for membership. Facilitate for business deals and learning opportunities between Ethiopian Agribusiness & those in East Africa and EU. Provide business support services in strategic partnership, business planning and financial management. Engage different private sector associations, government and donors to promote the academy.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

 Identified Ethiopian and International companies engaged in food processing sector. Interviewed over 30 companies and analyzed opportunities and challenges. Co-Prepare the business opportunity report. Develop strategic roadmap for embassy interventions within the sector.

Addis Ababa

 Researched on potential of soybean and sunflower as value chain commodity. Conducted series of sessions with stakeholders to understand existing chain dynamics and developed intervention strategies. Spearheaded implementation of soybean value chain development and achieved strong market dynamics where producers and processors are linked. Co-author real business cases from the implementation process.

Addis Ababa

 Conducted need assessment for strategic PM (Behavioral and Results) interventions. Developed training and coaching materials as per need assessment and organizational strategy. Trained and coached staff (management and senior) and laid foundation for implementation. Supported practical implementation of PM.

Addis Ababa

 Analyzed linseed Supply chain for a union supported by Agritera Assessed main business opportunities and challenges within the chain. Identified three businesses models within the chain-that are relevant to the union. Developed the actual plan based using scenario analyses approach. Coached in implementing the identified business model.

Addis Ababa

 Evaluate business opportunities and bottlenecks of the edible oil industry Assess different refining and semi-refining technology packages. Explore ways to develop and adapt these technologies domestically. Develop sector and technology use strategy. Present findings to Ministry of Industry, Development Bank and Donors

Addis Ababa

 Identify key leadership gaps within Harar and Bedele Breweries using different tools. Develop training and coaching materials to bridge the gaps as per Heineken standards. Train and coach staff (management and senior). Support development of personal development plans for management and senior staff.

Addis Ababa

 Assessed bottlenecks in Foreign Direct Investment & Private Sector Development in Ethiopia. Reviewed existing interventions and results. Developed strategic road map for ABSF and brainstormed with AACCSA and RNE staff. Prepared full-fledged proposal that won funding.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Assess PPP-O performance for the last five years Evaluate the strength, weakness, opportunity and threats for the partnership. Undertake comparative analyses of PPP-O with similar associations. Assess the oilseed sector potential in Ethiopia Develop future strategies for the PPP-O and the oilseed sector

Addis Ababa

 Conducted need assessment for strategic PM (Behavioral and Results) interventions. Developed training and coaching materials as per the need assessment and Heineken standards. Trained and coached staff (management and senior) and laid foundation for implementation. Supported practical implementation of PM.

Addis Ababa

 Facilitated Value Chain for Soybean and Sunflower in partnership with Wageningen University Conducted Base of the Pyramid research on business models for oil millers in Addis Ababa, Published article. Advised on donors programs related to Contract Farming; Africa Juice, Apinec, Asela Malt. Coached Farmers and Farmers Marketing Organization for market competitiveness. Supported Capacity Buidling of Local Business Development Service industry. Advised implementing partners in preparing and evaluating business and strategic plans.

Addis Ababa

Analyzed alternative business concepts using sets of parameters: return on investment, diversification and growth alternatives, start-up capital requirement and investor profile matching.Undertook primary and secondary market demand and supply analysis.Developed product portfolio based on demand and supply analysis. Developed Marketing, Financial, Organization and Operations plans.Set-up the business and advise on strategies on part-time.

Nethrlands

 Analyzed problems of counterfeit and substandard medicines, and risk along supply chain. Assessed market need and identified priority market segment. Evaluated the challenges in marketing the product and proposed action plans. Led discussions with Officials, NGOs, and Associations about possible partnership. Developed marketing and partnership strategies for the future. Developed distribution alternatives and liaised with Dutch and African distributors.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Led Shell East Africa HR-IT team and trained system users (HRMs & HR consultants).Developed manpower planning and retention strategies for Shell Ethiopia/Djibouti.Managed remuneration schemes of Shell Ethiopia/Djibouti. Supported in recruitment and placement activities. Assisted in performance and talent management, and staff training.Supervised HR services (maintenance, travel, medical, expatriate, transport etc).

Nairobi, Kenya

 Streamlined core HRM processes (Recruitment and Placement, Talent, Performance, Compensation and Benefit, Employee Relations) per system requirement. Built and monitored organization design for nine companies in East Africa. Developed system blue print in collaboration with SAP consultants & SOPAF HR Advisor. Coached country focal points and Led data clean up and migration exercise. Monitored and Evaluated project budget and progress together with SOPAF Project Manager

 Developed Business Continuity plans for core HR processes. Managed functional budget and CAPEX (Annual Budget of $1-1.5 million). Supported negotiation with trade union on behalf of company. Responsible for the remuneration schemes of Shell Ethiopia/Djibouti. Assisted in recruitment and talent management. Supervised HR services (maintenance, travel, medical, expatriate, conference and meeting organization transport etc).

 Streamlined operations in each busines units and analyzed impact on company’s bottom line. Assessed risk, impact and probability of occurrence for the core operations. Developed mitigation plan for gradual risks and contingency plans for rapid risks. Assessed resources needed for implementing mitigation and contingency plans. Tested the contingency plans based on simulated scenario and filed learning points.

 Managed HR-IT systems & HRMIS of Shell Ethiopia/Djibouti and automated HR processes. Developed HIV/AIDS program adopted by World Bank and ILO for other companies. Responsible for Expatriate Benefit Administration.

Masters, Business Administration, Merit

Bsc, Information Systems, Distinction

Ba, Economics, Distinction