hi , i am
Simeneh
Shiferaw .

Country program coordinator @Wetlands International

about me

I am a well-qualified and experienced professional with over 18 years of experience working in the government and non-governmental organizations implementing development and humanitarian diverse projects.

I have played outstanding technical and leadership roles in various organizations (government, local NGOs and INGOs). I have demonstrated experience of working from grassroots to national levels, particularly in program development, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of development & humanitarian programs/projects such as integrated WASH_Nutriton- Food security, natural resources conservation &managment , agriculture, Irrigation, Climate Resilient WASH, IWRM, policy advocacy, and landscape-based environmental sustainability projects and, various capacity buildings activities. In terms of academic qualification, I have PhD in civil engineering, MSc in Water resources management, and BSc in Agricultural Engineering which is an important diverse field that fits into most sectors. I have also developed skills in program/ project management life cycle, resources management (finance, time, personnel and logistics), teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

phone

+251-929-271-416

email

simenehsh@yahoo.com

education

Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Civil Engineering

University of Johannesburg

Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

Master's degree, Water Resources

University of South Australia

Sep 1996 - Jul 2000

Bachelor of Engineering

Hawassa university

skills

Environmental Science

90%

Environmental Policy

85%

Natural Resource Management

97%

Nature Conservation

90%

Conservation Issues

90%

Concrete

85%

AutoCAD

97%

Civil Engineering

90%

Construction

90%

Construction Management

90%

Engineering

90%

experience

  • 2023 - Present

    Country Representative

    Wetlands International

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

    WASH SDG Coordinator & Policy Advocacy

    Wetlands International

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

    WASH Specialist

    Max Foundation

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • University of Johannesburg

    South Africa

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

    Doctoral Candidate

  • Nov 2016 - May 2018

    WASH and Irrigation Program Director

    ORGANIZATION FOR REHABILITATION & DEVELOPMENT IN AMHARA (ORDA)

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

    WASH consultant

    Private · Self-employed

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

    South Sudanese Refugees Emergency Response Program Area ManagerSouth Sudanese Refugees Emergency Response Program Area Manager

    World Vision

    Gambela, Ethiopia
  • Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

    Construction Supervisor

    Non-Profit Organization

    Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2005

    Water Resources Development Team Leader

    District Agricultural and Rural Development Office

    Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
  • Sep 2000 - May 2002

    Water resources Planning and Evaluation Expert

    South Gondar Zonal Water, Mines and Energy Resources Development Department

    Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

Assessment

contact me

Simeneh Shiferaw

COUNTRY PROGRAM COORDINATOR @WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL

phone

+251-929-271-416

email

simenehsh@yahoo.com