Mr. Eliyas Assefa Aragaw, Mercy Corps, Ethiopia
Eliyas Assefa Aragaw, in Ethiopia, is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), project coordination, and economic empowerment. He holds an MSc in Agricultural Economics from Bahir Dar University (2019) and a BA in Management from the same institution. Additionally, he earned a BSc in Agricultural Economics from Jimma University in 2011, equipping him with strong expertise in research, statistics, and econometrics modeling. Currently serving as a Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer at Mercy Corps since April 2014, Eliyas plays a pivotal role in enhancing project effectiveness and accountability. His career also includes impactful roles as a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator and Project Coordinator at Women Empowerment Action, where he led initiatives to support marginalized groups, including women, youth, and people with disabilities. Prior to that, he worked as an M&E Officer for the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) under the Ministry of Agriculture, gaining nearly 8 years of experience in government programs focusing on social protection and food security.
Professional Profile:
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Eliyas Assefa Aragaw is a well-qualified candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his extensive experience and contributions in the field of agricultural economics, monitoring and evaluation, and project coordination. With over 13 years of professional work experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and project management across various sectors, his expertise in agricultural economics is underscored by his two master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics and Management from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
Education:
- MSc in Agricultural Economics – Bahir Dar University (2019)
- BA in Management – Bahir Dar University (2019)
- BSc in Agricultural Economics – Jimma University (2011)
Work Experience:
- Regional MEL Officer at Mercy Corps (April 15, 2014 – Present)
- Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator at Women Empowerment Action (June 1, 2023 – April 12, 2024)
- Project Coordinator at Women Empowerment Action (June 22, 2019 – May 30, 2023)
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at PSNP – Ministry of Agriculture (July 7, 2011 – June 22, 2019)
Publication top Notes:
Impact of small-scale irrigation schemes on farmers livelihood, the case of Mekdela Woreda, North-East Ethiopia