Tesfaye Mengesha Gebre
Summary
Development professional with an MSc in Rural Development and Planning and a BA in Geography and Environmental Studies. Over five years of experience in agriculture, environment, and cooperative development within Gimbo Woreda Agriculture, Environment & Cooperative Office. Skilled in rural development planning, project implementation, environmental management, community mobilization, and statistical data analysis. Passionate about promoting sustainable development and improving rural communities’ resilience through evidence-based planning and NGO-led interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Soil Surveyor
Gimbo Woreda Agriculture, Environment & Cooperative Office
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed soil surveys and land suitability assessments for crop production and sustainable land use.
- Produced GIS-based soil and land use maps using remote sensing and field data.
- Delivered training to 150+ farmers and extension agents on soil conservation and sustainable farming practices.
- Supported environmental protection and land rehabilitation initiatives covering 500+ hectares.
Expert in Population Affairs
Gimbo Woreda Agriculture, Environment & Cooperative Office
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Collected, managed, and analyzed demographic data to inform rural development strategies.
- Integrated population dynamics into local development policies for sustainability.
- Designed and facilitated community awareness programs, reaching 2,000+ residents on population–environment linkages.
- Produced technical reports and policy briefs for local government decision-making.
- Supported agriculture, livestock, and irrigation programs targeting smallholder farmers.
- Facilitated participatory planning sessions with communities to strengthen cooperatives.
- Prepared reports, data analyses, and recommendations for woreda-level development planning.
Education
MSc - Rural Development and Planning
Wolaita Sodo University
01.2019
BA - Geography and Environmental Studies
Kotebe University College
01.2015
Skills
- Rural Development Planning & Project Implementation
- Land Use & Soil Suitability Analysis (GIS, Remote Sensing)
- Demographic & Population Research for Policy Design
- Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS, Stata)
- Environmental Conservation & Natural Resource Management
- Community Mobilization & Awareness Creation
- Technical Report Writing & Policy Brief Development
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (M&E)
- ArcGIS, QGIS, KoboToolbox, Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
Languages
Amharic – Advanced
English – Proficient
Timeline
Soil Surveyor
Gimbo Woreda Agriculture, Environment & Cooperative Office
07.2023 - Current
Expert in Population Affairs
Gimbo Woreda Agriculture, Environment & Cooperative Office
11.2021 - 06.2023
BA - Geography and Environmental Studies
Kotebe University College
MSc - Rural Development and Planning
Wolaita Sodo University