Three words that best describe him
Insightful, cooperative and Confident.
What’s his role and connection to the cause?
Tewodros has a wealth of experience in program development, advocacy, resource mobilization, project management, and organizational development. A dynamic leader, Tewodros is adept at forging strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and ensuring program quality through robust monitoring and evaluation practices.
Tewodros has a proven track record of delivering impact across a range of sectors, including emergency response, resilience-building and sustainable development. His expertise extends to public policy analysis, strategic plan development and implementation, stakeholder engagement, but also technical components like impact assessment, baseline studies, market assessments for youth employment programs.
Tewodros has successfully led initiatives funded by major donors, including ECHO, EU, BHA, USAID, UNICEF, GAC, Worldbank, UNOCHA and the LEGO Foundation, and has played pivotal roles in projects ranging from food security to education and child protection. A passionate advocate for inclusion and safeguarding, Tewodros has extensive knowledge of gender equity, disability issues, and the needs of vulnerable populations, including children affected by HIV/AIDS.
He leads strategic growth, program development, international and domestic partnerships as well as day-to-day operations in our Ethiopia office.
What academic work set him up for success?
Tewodros holds advanced degrees in Project Planning and Management (M.Sc.), Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.), and a Bachelor of Education. His international training includes certifications in project management, safeguarding, and leadership from esteemed institutions like Ku Leuven University, Tilburg University and the United Nations.
Interesting tidbit
The father of two daughters prefers to spend his leisure time with sport activities, swimming, visiting historical places, reading and socializing.