Getahun Fenta Kebede

Getahun is a seasoned professional in humanitarian and development studies with over 15 years of experience as a professor, researcher, and senior socioeconomic impact analyst. He brings a deep understanding of humanitarian and development contexts, adeptly adapting international experiences to meet local needs through practical intervention models. Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and software, Getahun demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching, research, and consultancy services. He has contributed to over 15 publications and served as a trainer and educator in various humanitarian and development areas. As a lead consultant and co-investigator, Getahun has spearheaded multiple projects, conducting comprehensive assessments and impact evaluations. His work includes humanitarian multi-sector need and market assessments, baseline surveys, feasibility studies, value chain analysis, poverty and livelihood assessments, social protection and productive safety net program assessments, socioeconomic impact assessments, and mid-term and terminal evaluations. His dedication and expertise have significantly contributed to advancing the field of humanitarian and development studies.

• Addis Ababa University, Principal Investigator, Three-year Thematic Research Project on 'Political Economy Analysis of Conflicts, Displacement & Displacement Governance in Ethiopia', Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic factors driving conflicts and displacement and propose governance solutions., 2021-2024
• Ethiopian American Foundation, Principal Investigator, Ethnoreligious Politics and the Quest for Social Cohesion and National Identity in Ethiopia, Conducted comprehensive examination of social cohesion and national identity amid ethnic and religious politics in Ethiopia.
• ARUA & Guild of Research Intensive European Universities, Project Coordinator, 'The Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Migration and Health' along the AU-EU corridor, Coordinate collaborative research efforts between European and African Universities to address migration and health issues along the AU-EU corridor., since 2023
• Creative Associates International Ethiopia, Lead Consultant, USAID Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity Project, Conduct organizational network analysis on citizen priority issues, including inflation, water supply, financial transparency, road, and transport in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Dessie, and Sheger City., 09/2023 - 07/2024
• Creative Associates International Ethiopia, Lead Trainer, Training on Social Network Analysis using UCINET Software, Train staff of Creative Associates International Ethiopia on Social Network Analysis to enhance their skills in analyzing social networks., 03/2024 - 05/2024
• African Academy for Migration Research (AAMR), Project Coordinator, 'Migration and Displacement Trajectories in Ethiopia-Capacity Building', Document and analyze migration patterns and their impacts and provide training on illegal migration and entrepreneurship for migration returnees, MHPSS for IDPs., 10/2022 - 10/2024
• Addis Ababa University, Co-Investigator, Three-year Thematic Research Project on 'Inclusive Rural-Urban Linkages in Ethiopia', Investigate food systems, labor markets, migration, and peri-urban development to promote sustainable rural-urban linkages., 2020-2023
• Addis Ababa University, Principal Investigator, Three-year Thematic Research Project on 'Inclusive Urban Development as an Option for Building Urban Resilience in Ethiopia', Identify and promote strategies for inclusive urban development to enhance urban resilience., 2020-2023
• Jigjiga University, Principal Investigator, Mega Research Project on 'Adaptive Social Protection for Enhancing Pastoral Resilience in The Somali Region, Ethiopia', Research adaptive social protection strategies to support pastoral communities' resilience., 2018-2020
• UNICEF, Co-Researcher, Evaluation of Gender and Nutrition Sensitive Rural Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) in Ethiopia-SNNPR and Oromia, Assess the effectiveness and impact of the PSNP and provide recommendations for enhancing gender and nutrition sensitivity in rural safety nets., 05/2021 - 12/2021
• Environment, Forest & Climate Change Commission, Co-Researcher, Ethiopia’s Third National Communication (TNC) Report (National Circumstances) to UNFCCC, Contribute to the preparation of Ethiopia’s national report on national climate circumstances, supporting the country's commitments under the UNFCCC., 11/2021 - 12/2022
• International Organization for Migration (IOM), Lead Consultant, Labor Market and Livelihood Needs Assessment of IDPs in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, Identify the key labor market needs, challenges, and opportunities for improving the livelihoods of internally displaced persons in the Somali Region., 03/2022 - 07/2022
• International Organization for Migration (IOM), Lead Consultant & Socioeconomic Analyst, Market and Livelihood Needs Assessment of IDPs and Host Communities in Somali and Oromia Regions, Assess market conditions and livelihood needs of displaced and host communities to inform intervention strategies., 02/2019 - 07/2019
• Plan International Ethiopia, Lead Consultant, Endline Evaluation of 'Northern Ethiopia Emergency Response Program' in Amhara and Tigray Regions, Evaluate the program's impact on responding to IDP needs and building resilience in Tigray and Amhara Regions., 12/2023 - 07/2024
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Lead Consultant, End-line Evaluation of Integrated Humanitarian Assistance for conflict- and displacement-affected communities in Afar, Gambella, Somali, and Tigray Regions., An independent assessment of the relevance/appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the project., 06/2023 - 09/2023
• Federation of Ethiopian Association of Persons with Disabilities, Co-Researcher, Baseline Assessment for the 'Initiative for Disability Inclusive Social and Behavioral Change (IDI-SBC) and WASH' Project, Conduct a baseline assessment to inform the implementation of disability-inclusive social and behavioral change and WASH programs., 12/2022 - 06/2023
• Danish Church Aid (DCA), Lead Consultant, Humanitarian Multi-sector Needs Assessment for Refugees, IDPs, Returnees, and Host Communities in Gambella, Oromia, and Afar Regions, Identify the humanitarian needs of both refugees and IDPs in multiple sectors (WASH, Food Security, Nutrition, Protection, and Shelter and NFIs) to guide future interventions., 11/2022 - 01/2023
• Danish Church Aid (DCA), Lead Consultant, Humanitarian Multi-sector Market Assessment for Refugees, IDPs, Returnees, and Host Communities in Gambella, Oromia, and Afar Regions, Assess market conditions to inform the design and implementation of humanitarian interventions in the areas of WASH, Food Security, Nutrition, Protection, and Shelter and NFIs., 11/2022 - 01/2023
• Danish Church Aid (DCA), Co-Investigator, Endline Evaluation of the DCA Ethiopia Country Programme, Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of DCA's country development program to provide insights and recommendations for future programming., 06/2021 - 10/2021
• German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Lead Consultant, Independent Verification for a Result Based Financing Measure (cooking stoves & fuel wood tree plantation) in SNNPR and Tigray, Conduct independent verification to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of result-based financing measures., 02/2018 - 08/2018
• USAID, Lead Consultant, Mid-term Evaluation of Youth Employment Interventions, Assess the effectiveness of youth employment initiatives, providing recommendations for enhancing opportunities for decent work., 12/2016 - 02/2017
• Care Ethiopia, Survey Expert and Quantitative Analyst, Endline Evaluation of ABDISHE /LINKAGES Project, Evaluate the project's impact on gender-sensitive livelihood security and analyze data to inform future project planning., 02/2016 - 04/2016
• Christian Aid, Lead Consultant, Value Chain Baseline Survey for Enset Project in Wolaita Zone, SNNPR, Assess the value chain of enset to inform a project aimed at wealth creation and resilience in highland communities., 12/2022 - 03/2023
• Heifer International Ethiopia, Co-Researcher, Dairy and Horticulture Value Chain Analysis in Amhara, Oromia, and SNNP Regions, Conduct value chain analysis to identify opportunities for improving dairy and horticulture production and market access., 01/2022 - 10/2022
• Heifer International Ethiopia, Lead Consultant, Poultry and Small Ruminant Value Chain Analysis in Amhara, Oromia, and SNNPR Regions, Analysis of poultry and small ruminant value chains to enhance productivity and market linkages for poultry and small ruminants and their products., 01/2022 - 10/2022
• Norwegian Refugee Council, Lead Trainer, Soft Skills Training for Urban Refugees in Addis Ababa, Deliver training programs to urban refugees to improve their employability and social integration., 03/2021
• MG Consultancy PLC, Lead Consultant, Labor Market and Potential Partners Survey for Industrial Parks, Conduct labor market surveys and develop soft skill training manuals for industrial parks to enhance workforce readiness., 03/2017 - 07/2017
• MG Consultancy PLC, Lead Consultant, Baseline Survey of Employees' Work Motivation for Yergalem Addis Textile Factory PLC, Investigate the underlying reasons for employee lack of motivation at the workplace and provide recommendations., 2017
• MG Consultancy PLC, Lead Consultant, Mid-term Evaluation of Youth Employment Interventions, Assess the effectiveness of youth employment initiatives to enhance opportunities for decent work., 2017
• Frankfurt Zoological Society, Socioeconomic Analyst, Estimating Livestock Carrying Capacity in Bale Mountains National Park, Conduct a study to estimate the livestock carrying capacity in the park, informing conservation and management strategies., 2018
• Dutch Embassy in Ethiopia, Socioeconomic Analyst, Situational Analysis of Dutch Horticulture Investments in Ethiopia, Analyze the status and impact of Dutch horticulture investments in Ethiopia to inform future investment strategies., 2016
• Adama Cool Manufacturing, Sadura Food Processing Company, Tikur Abay Shoe Factory, NOC Fuel Project, Adama Development PLC Edible Oil Factory, Socioeconomic Impact Analyst, Conduct socioeconomic analysis of projects to determine their actual and potential socioeconomic effects on the community (from 2016-2020)., 2016-2020
• Jig Jiga University, Lead Trainer, Grant Proposal Writing Training for Academic Staff of the College of Social Sciences, Jig Jiga University, Provide training to the academic staff to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective and competitive grant proposals., 03/15/2018 - 03/20/2018
• Admas University, Somaliland, Lead Trainer, Training on Project Evaluation, Change Management, and Strategic Planning for Students of Admas University, Somaliland, Provide training to empower students with practical and theoretical knowledge to manage and evaluate projects effectively., 02/09/2019 - 02/15/2019

• Living in Uncertainty: The Dilemma of Internally Displaced Persons Seeking Durable Solutions in Amhara Region, Ethiopia., Under Review, International Journal of Human Rights
• Addis Ababa as a City (e)scape of Refugee Resilience: A Trilectical Perspective., In press, Canada’s Official Journal on Refugees, Aman M. Adem, Teferi M.Kassa
• Integrating Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Social Protection for Enhanced Resilience: Evidence from the Somali Region, Ethiopia., 2025, Journal of Environment and Development, 34, 1, 266-287, 10.1177/10704965241289525
• Forced Migration and Resilience in the EHAGL Region: Resource Caravans and Passageways of Urban Refugees in Addis Ababa., 2023, Quarterly on Refugee Problems, 62, 3, 200-224, https://doi.org/10.57947/qrp.v62i3.78
• Social Capital and Adaptation to Climate Change Shocks: Ethiopia’s Experience., 2023, Ethiopian Journal of Development Research, 45, 2, 1-22, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejdr/article/view/278660
• Youth Entrepreneurship and the Promise of Inclusive Urban Development in Ethiopia., 2023, Urban Forum, 34, 1-30, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-022-09458-8
• Network Locations or Embedded Resources? The Effect of Social Capital on Informal Enterprise Performance in Ethiopia., 2020, The Journal of Knowledge Economy, 11, 2, 630-659, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-018-0565-6
• Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Outcomes: Evidence from Informal Sector Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia., 2018, Journal of Entrepreneurship, 27, https://doi.org/10.117/0971355718781250
• Exploring the Social Capital of the Urban Poor for Successful Micro-enterprise Development Programs in Ethiopia., 2017, Urban Forum

• Certificate of Completion of Training on “Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online”, Arizona State University, Ministry of Education, and Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2024
• Certificate of Competency for Teaching in Higher Education Institutions, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2018
• Certificate of Attendance of Summer School in Development Economics, University of Salerno and Interdepartmental Centre for Research in Labor Economics, Italy, 2012
• Certificate of Attendance for Gender Sensitive Research Methodology Training, Institute of Gender Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2007
• Certificate of participation in Text Book /Teaching Material Writers Training, USAID in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, 2006
• Certificate of Participation in Social Sciences Research Methodology Training, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa., Ethiopia, 2005
• Certificate of Higher Diploma License for Teacher Educators, Jimma University, Ethiopia, 2004

• Graduate Programs Coordinator, Center for African and Asian Studies, Addis Ababa University, 10/2021 - 02/2025, As the Graduate Programs Coordinator at Addis Ababa University, I oversee the administration and coordination of MA and PhD programs. My responsibilities include curriculum development, academic advising, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. I collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the quality of graduate education. I organize seminars, workshops, and conferences, and manage program admissions, student records, and graduation processes. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential to my role. My goal is to support and guide students throughout their academic journey, fostering an environment of excellence and innovation.
• Head, Center for African and Asian Studies, Addis Ababa University, 07/10/2018 - 07/09/2021, As the Head of the Center for African and Asian Studies at the College of Social Sciences, Addis Ababa University, I lead and manage the center's academic and administrative activities. My responsibilities include developing and implementing research agendas, overseeing academic programs, and fostering collaborations with scholars, institutions, and policymakers. I coordinate seminars, conferences, and workshops to promote interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange. Additionally, I supervise faculty and staff, manage budgets and resources, and ensure compliance with university policies. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills are essential to my role. My goal is to enhance the center's reputation as a hub for excellence in African and Asian studies.
• School Practicum Coordinator, College of Education, Addis Ababa University, 10/2005 - 09/2007, As the School Practicum Coordinator at Addis Ababa University, I oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of school practicum programs. My responsibilities include establishing and maintaining partnerships with schools, coordinating student placements, and ensuring that practicum experiences align with academic goals. I provide support and guidance to students, faculty, and school mentors throughout the practicum process. Additionally, I organize orientation sessions, training workshops, and regular meetings to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. I monitor and assess student progress, address any challenges, and maintain accurate records. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to my role. My goal is to ensure a valuable and impactful practicum experience for all participants.