About me
With over 8 years of experience in project management, specializing in Nature-Based Climate Solutions projects such as Agroforestry, ARR, forest conservation and Regenerative Agriculture. My expertise extends to carbon credit projects, voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), SBTI, sustainability, SDGs, carbon offsetting/insetting, and carbon certification (VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo).
Throughout my career, I have worked with esteemed international NGOs and government organizations, including my current role at PUR. Previously, I’ve contributed to impactful initiatives with renowned entities such as GIZ, Environment and Forest Research Institute (Ethiopia), CTFC (Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia, Spain), Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Ethiopia.
Skills
Education
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University of Lleida, Spain 2018 - 2020
Masters of Forestry and Natural Resources Management
I have graduated with distinction. My major is forestry.
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University of Ibadan, Nigeria 2016 - 2018
Masters of Environmental Management
I have passed Master's in Environmental Management from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Haramaya University, Ethiopia 2009 - 2012
Bachelor's of Environmental Sciences
I have graduated with great distinction in Bachelor's in Environmental Sciences from Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Experience
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PUR 2021 - Present
Project Manager
#Project planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation # Conduct FEASIBILITY studies to scale up projects to different areas # Stakeholders engagement activities # Design long-term /tree permanence activities # Assist in projects certification with standard organizations (verra, Gold Standard etc ) # Assist in project validation and verification # Budget planning and performance monitoring and evaluation # company representation
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Refugee and Returnee Services (RRS) 2013 - 2016
Program officer
Oversaw project monitoring and evaluation based on United Nations standards for diverse projects and programs (Projects: Education, Food, water, WASH, Environment) Collaborated with refugees and local communities in planning and initiating environmental protection and restoration activities. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to UNHCR and the government of Ethiopia. Mobilized refugees and local communities in tree-planting initiatives around the refugee camps. Established partnerships with NGOs working on the environment and local government to initiate the restoration of degraded lands due to refugee settlements.
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Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) 2021 - 2021
Professional collaboration
Conducted comprehensive data analyses of forest inventory data for MixForChange Project using advanced analytical techniques (mixed effect models) to drive meaningful insights. Conducted desk reviews/systematic reviews on silviculture of mixed stands in Europe. Collaborated with research teams to communicate the findings. Research Intern
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Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), 405 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC H2L 2C4, Canada Conduct 2019 - 2019
Project intern
Conducted multiple field visits to measure tree diameter and height of mixed and monoculture plantations within diverse permanent plots. Led data collection effort for the International Diversity Experiment Network with Trees (IDENT) project contributing to the generation of comprehensive datasets for research and analyses. Conducted data collection focused on functional tree traits including Specific Leaf Area and Specific Root Length Ensured proper recording and documentation of the trait-related information. Engaged in laboratory work to explore different tree traits. Conducted preliminary data analysis of forest inventories from the International Diversity Experiment Network with Tress (IDENT) project.
Expertise
Honors & awards
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European Union Erasmus Mundus scholarship program 2018
European Union Erasmus Mundus scholarship program
I got the award for high academic performance
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Pan African University scholarship award 2016
Pan African University scholarship award
I got the award for extraordinary academic performance