I am an Agricultural Economist, Value Chain Development Specialist, and M&E Expert with over 30 years of experience working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, and government programs. I excel in data entry, analysis and interpretation, transcription, and designing monitoring systems. My work includes analyzing datasets and producing detailed reports related to my assignments. My expertise extends to value chain strengthening, agricultural innovation, and the use of remote collaboration tools. I am fluent in English and Amharic, which supports my effectiveness in diverse professional environments. Over the years, I have managed multiple projects, conducted comprehensive assessments, and contributed to agricultural development initiatives across Ethiopia.

Mekonnen Mekuria Tessema

I am an Agricultural Economist, Value Chain Development Specialist, and M&E Expert with over 30 years of experience working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, and government programs. I excel in data entry, analysis and interpretation, transcription, and designing monitoring systems. My work includes analyzing datasets and producing detailed reports related to my assignments. My expertise extends to value chain strengthening, agricultural innovation, and the use of remote collaboration tools. I am fluent in English and Amharic, which supports my effectiveness in diverse professional environments. Over the years, I have managed multiple projects, conducted comprehensive assessments, and contributed to agricultural development initiatives across Ethiopia.

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I am an Agricultural Economist, Value Chain Development Specialist, and M&E Expert with over 30 years of experience working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, and government programs. I excel in data entry, analysis and interpretation, transcription, and designing monitoring systems. My work includes analyzing datasets and producing detailed reports related to my assignments.

My expertise extends to value chain strengthening, agricultural innovation, and the use of remote collaboration tools. I am fluent in English and Amharic, which supports my effectiveness in diverse professional environments. Over the years, I have managed multiple projects, conducted comprehensive assessments, and contributed to agricultural development initiatives across Ethiopia.

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Language

English
Fluent
Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

M&E Systems Manager at USAID CATALYZE MS4G / Palladium
January 1, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Managed monitoring and evaluation systems for 17 partners, performed data entry and analysis using Excel and SPSS, and produced reports and success stories to showcase project outcomes.
Bio-slurry Value Chain Expert at SNV Ethiopia
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Led the development of the bio-slurry value chain, conducted monitoring and evaluation assessments, analyzed adoption data, and prepared manuals and reports for program improvement.
M&E and Reporting Officer at EAAPP – World Bank Project
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Oversaw monitoring and evaluation and reporting activities for wheat, rice, cassava, and dairy value chains; coordinated seed multiplication data across the project areas.
Coordinator at Ministry of Agriculture & its line offices
January 1, 2012 - August 20, 2025
Coordinated data management, extension programs, budget oversight, and participatory monitoring and evaluation systems to support agricultural development initiatives.

Education

MSc in Agricultural Economics at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
BSc in Agricultural Economics at Alemaya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

AI & Data Analysis
January 1, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Project Management
January 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Agricultural Innovation & Value Chain Development
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Scientific Writing & Reporting
January 1, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Computer Applications (MS Office, SPSS)
January 1, 1999 - August 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Non-Profit Organization, Government