Gebrehiwot Gebreab
Mekelle
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Forestry and Agroforestry Researcher with over a decade of field and data collection experience. Skilled in designing and implementing surveys, conducting socio-economic and ecological assessments, using GPS/GIS tools, and collaborating with communities and stakeholders. Proven capacity in working under pressure, particularly in post-conflict and dryland areas. Seeking to contribute to NRC’s humanitarian and development activities through reliable and context-sensitive data collection and reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry and Agroforestry Researcher
Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
05.2014 - Current
- - Led and participated in numerous forestry/agroforestry surveys in dryland and post-conflict areas
- - Designed data collection tools (checklists, questionnaires, transects) for natural resource and livelihood assessments
- - Supervised field teams, trained enumerators, and ensured data quality and ethical standards
- - Contributed to multi-disciplinary projects on wild edible plants, land rehabilitation, and biodiversity monitoring
- - Co-authored peer-reviewed articles and technical reports
Forest Development Expert
Weri Leke Woreda Agriculture Office
01.2011 - 04.2014
- - Implemented afforestation and nursery programs at woreda level
- - Facilitated seasonal plantation and seedling distribution campaigns
- - Participated in rural land use and conservation efforts through local mobilization
- - Supported monitoring and evaluation of forestry programs with local stakeholders
Education
MSc - Dryland Agroforestry and Land Rehabilitation
Mekelle University
Ethiopia01.2019
BSc - General Forestry
Hawassa University
Ethiopia01.2010
Skills
- - Field Data Collection (Socioeconomic and Ecological)
- - GPS and GIS Mapping
- - Community Engagement & Participatory Methods
- - Forest Monitoring and Survey Techniques
- - Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS, Excel)
- - Research Design and Scientific Writing
- - Report Writing and Communication
- - Conflict-sensitive and Gender-responsive Programming
Languages
Tigrigna (native), English (fluent)
References
- Gebreamlak, Bezabh, General Director, gbtesfay@gmail.com, Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
- Emiru, Birhane, MSc Advisor, emiru.birhane@gmail.com, +251 914 702 336, Mekelle University
Publications
- 1. Gebrewahid, Y., Abrehe, S., Meresa, E., Eyasu, G., Abay, K., Gebreab, G., ... & Darcha, G. (2020). Current and future predicting potential areas of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Richard) using MaxEnt model under climate change in Northern Ethiopia. Ecological Processes, 9(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-020-00239-3
- 2. Abrehe, S., Gebrewahid, Y., & Gebreab, G. (2020). Conservation challenges and causes of wildlife habitat change in Kafta Sheraro National Park, Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia. Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 12, 38–55. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajee/2020/v12i230159
- 3. Gebrewahid, Y., Abrehe, S., & Gebreab, G. Woody species diversity under the different age of area closure and slope aspects of Boswellia dominated woodland of Kafta Humera, Northern Ethiopia.
Training
- - GIS and Remote Sensing for Forestry Applications
- - Research Ethics and Data Protection
- - SPSS and Excel for Data Analysis
- - Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Timeline
Forestry and Agroforestry Researcher
Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
05.2014 - Current
Forest Development Expert
Weri Leke Woreda Agriculture Office
01.2011 - 04.2014
MSc - Dryland Agroforestry and Land Rehabilitation
Mekelle University
BSc - General Forestry
Hawassa University