Birhanu Gudissa

Professional researcher with solid foundation in conducting high-impact studies and producing influential research findings. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in data interpretation and scientific writing, ensuring reliable and actionable results.

Experienced with comprehensive research design and implementation, delivering impactful studies that advance scientific understanding. Utilizes advanced data analysis techniques to uncover critical insights. Track record of collaborative teamwork and effective project management.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

• Certificate of Training of Trainers (TOT) on Concepts of Ethics & Corruption, Corruption Crime Prevention Strategies, Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, 02/23/18
• Certificate of Training on The Function of Ethics Liaison Units Regulation and Corruption Crimes Prevention Strategies, Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, 06/16/16
• Certificate of Recognition for Successfully completing the Supervision work on Change tools Implementation Status, Arsi University, 11/20/18
• Certificate of recognition for providing Community Service Training on Youths’ Exposure To Substance Abuse, Addiction and Gender Based Violence, Salale University, 05/01/19
• Certificate of recognition for providing Community Service Training on Reducing Vulnerability of Women and Children Through Mainstreaming Gender and Child in Government Sector, Salale University, 04/24/19
• Certificate of recognition for providing Community Service Training on Improving Community Re-integration of Juvenile Delinquents through Integrated Psycho-Social Training in North Showa Zone Correctional Center, Salale University, 04/01/19
• Certificate of Training participation on Emotional Intelligence and Proactive Leadership, LITHWS Training & Consultancy PLC in Collaboration With Salale University, 03/01/20
• Certificate of recognition for providing community service training on Strengthening the response of Education sector towards the Inclusion of People with disabilities to Special need Education, Salale University, 03/22/21
• Certificate of recognition for Completing Leadership Training, Salale University in collaboration with CRS/Catholic relief, 2021
• Certificate of Participation for Successfully completing the Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (ETW), EDC, MOLS, UNDP, Salale University, 04/01/22
• Certificate of recognition For Extraordinary Service and dedication as a Field Trainer in the 6th General Elections, National Election Board of Ethiopia, 12/17/21
• Certificate of Recognition for Contributing as Master Trainer On Peace Building & National Censuses Building, Ministry of Peace, 2021
• Certificate of Higher Diploma Program/HDP,Salale University,2021
• Certificate of English Language Improvement Program/ELIP, Salale University, 2022
• Certificate of Completion on Gender Based Violence Core Concepts Training, UNICEF, 06/26/24
• Certificate Completion on Child Safeguarding Training, UNICEF, 06/21/24
• Certificate of Completion on Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Training, End Violence Partnership & UNICEF, 06/27/24
• Certificate of Participation on Defending Dignity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Training, Amnesty International, 2024
• Certificate of Participation on Human Rights Advocacy Training, Amnesty International, 2024
• Certificate of Completion on Gender Based Violence & Child Protection Case Management, UNHCR, 2024
• Certificate of Completion on Comprehensive Accessible Humanitarian Assistance for Older People and People With Disabilities, ADCAP,2024
• Certificate of Completion on Core Humanitarian Essentials, Cornerstone on Demand Foundation, 2024
• Certificate of Completion on Project Essentials, Cornerstone on Demand Foundation,2024

• History
• Sociology
• Social work

    Language      Understanding           Speaking              Reading                   Writing

English              Excellent                      Excellent            Excellent                    Excellent

A/Oromo           Excellent                      Excellent           Excellent                     Excellent

Amharic             Excellent                      Excellent           Excellent                    Excellent                                  

• Certificate of Recognition for Successfully completing the Supervision work on Change Tools Implementation Status, Arsi University, 11/01/18
• Certificate of Recognition for successfully completing the TOT training on Concepts of Ethics & Corruption, Corruption Crime Prevention Strategies, Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, 02/01/18
• Certificate of Recognition for successfully completing Training on the Function of Ethics Liaison Units, Regulation and Corruption Crimes Prevention Strategies, Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, 06/01/16

• Director, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Directorate, Arsi University, 03/01/16, 09/30/18
• Head, department of Sociology, Salale University, 10/01/19
• Department Research Affairs representative at CSS&H, Salale University, 01/01/19
• Academic Council/AC Member, College of Social Science and Humanities, Salale University, 10/01/19

• Salale University, 2018/19, The Cultural Factors: Beliefs, Values, Norms and Expectations behind Substance Use by Youths: The Case of Selected Towns of North Shoa, Oromia Region, Nigusu Shimelis (College of SS&H), Zelale Tadesse (College of SS&H), Bikila Ayele (College of SS&H)
• Salale University, 2019/20, Challenges and Experiences of Development Induced Displacement Households in selected towns of North showa, Oromia regional state, Nigus Shimelis (College of SS&H), Yayew Genet (College of SS&H)
• Salale University, 2019/20, Conflict resolution and Generation Gap: Practices and challenges of involving youths in to indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms by Elders of Salale Oromo, North Showa zone, Habtamu Atlaw (College of SS&H), Nigus Shimelis (College of SS&H)

• Academic staffs professional code of Ethics Development Committee, Arsi University, 2017/18
• Strategic Planning Committee, Arsi University, 2018
• Complain Hearing Committee on GAG, Arsi University, 2018
• Change tools implementation supervision Committee, Arsi University, 2018
• Departments’ Discipline Committee, Salale University, 2019/20
• Department Examination committee, Salale University, 2019/20
• Chairperson of Course curriculum development committee, Social problem, Salale University
• Member of Course curriculum development committee of Gadaa and indigenous studies, Salale University

• Socio-economic and Psychological Challenges of Street Elders: The Case of Adama City, Ethiopia, International Research Journal of Human resource and Social Sciences, 7(5), 60-83, 2020, Birhanu Gudissa, Dr. C, Senthil Kumer (PhD)
• Youth Unemployment and its impacts; A study in Assela city Administration, Global Scientific Journal, 8, 7, 2122-2134, 2020, Birhanu Gudissa
• An assessment of community assets, and gaps in its utilizations, Assela city administration, Research and reviews journal of Social Sciences, 6, 3, 44-49, Birhanu Gudissa
• Challenges and experiences of Women prisoners in Asela correction center, International Research Journal of Human resource and Social Sciences, 7(5), 2020, Birhanu Gudissa
• Salale Horse: Socio-Cultural History and Traditional Galloping Practices in North Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, Salale University’s Proceedings, 2021, Garedew Abiba, Birhanu Gudissa

• Preparing project proposal and providing Community Service Training on Youths’ Exposure To Substance Abuse, Addiction and Gender Based Violence, Salale University, 05/01/19
• Preparing project proposal and providing Community Service Training on Reducing Vulnerability of Women and Children Through Mainstreaming Gender and Child in Government Sector, Salale University, 04/01/19
• Preparing project proposal and providing Community Service Training on Improving Community Re-integration of Juvenile Delinquents through Integrated Psycho-Social Training in North Showa Zone Correctional Center, Salale University, 04/01/19
• Preparing project proposal and providing Community Service Training on Strengthening the response of Education sector towards the Inclusion of People with disabilities to Special need Education, Salale University, 03/01/21
• Provided Training on Peace Building and National Conesus in Collaboration with Ministry of Peace, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, MOP,(Sept,2021-2023)
• Provided Professional Explanation and Analysis via OBN Broadcasting for Youths on 'Roles of Voluntary Works, Substance Abuse and rehabilitations of the Addicted'
• Provided Professional Trainings for Field Trainers in Collaboration with National Electoral Board of Ethiopia, NEBE, 2022

• Dr. Hailu Gebru (PhD), Salale University, Research and Publication Directorate Director, +251-911387646, gebruhailu0@gmail.com
• Dr. Endale Fufa(PhD), Arsi University, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Standard and quality Assurance Directorate Director, +251-942622834, endalewkufi@yahoo.com
• Kassim Kimo (PhD), Associate Professor, Arsi University, Academic Affairs V/President, +251-911-842940
• Nigus Shimelis (Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social Policy) Salale University, +251911790118, nigusshimelis2020@gmail.com

• Place of Birth: Oromia
• Title: Senior Lecturer, Head, department Senior Researcher Licensed Trainer Personal Development Trainer
• Date of Birth: 11/29/86
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Ethiopian

Collaborated in Various Scientific Research Works, Participated in different committee works (Cirriculum designing, Work shop organizing,..)

Collaborated with team of researches conducted on Covid -19

Provided Professional Trainings for more than 6000 Youths on Peace Building in Collaboration with Ministry of Peace/MoP, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Provided Professional Training for Field Trainers on The 6th Round Election in Collaboration with National Electoral Board of Ethiopia,NEBE

Provided professional analysis and explanation via OBN Media Broad cast on Substance abuse and addiction and rehabilitation.

Presented the Gender Based Violence and its Prevalence on Workshop in collaboration with Initiative for Africa & Salale University, 2021

Presented Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Strategies on Workshops in collaboration With Vision life Ethiopia & Salale University, 2022

Presented the Socio-Economic Impacts of DID on Workshops in collaboration with Development Induced Displacement Agencies,2023

Developed Social Service Workforce Assessment tools in collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia & MoWSA,2023