My name is Mengesha Zewdu Tefera graduated;
MA, Comparative Local Development (Cum Laude) | 2009 – 2011 A Joint European Master's Program, University of Trento, Italy; University of Regensburg, Germany; Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary; University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Post-Graduate Certificate, Protecting Mountain Biodiversity and Ecosystems | 2010 – 2011 University of Degli Studi Di Torino, Italy
BA, Tourism Management (Distinction) | 2005 – 2008 University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Diploma, Business Administration (Distinction)|1987 – 2000, Unity University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
And a highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with over four decades of extensive experience in research, consultancy, and program coordination across the public, private, and non-governmental sectors in Ethiopia and South Sudan. Possesses a distinguished academic background, including a Joint European Master's degree with honors, complemented by a proven track record in community-based development, sustainable tourism, and environmental conservation. An adept facilitator and capacity builder, skilled in fostering stakeholder collaboration, driving entrepreneurial innovation, and leading peace-building initiatives. Seeking to leverage a comprehensive skill set to contribute to impactful development projects.