Dereje Adugna (He / Him)

CEO and Consultant

KOSF

Master's DegreeUNICAF University

Ethiopia

Summary

Over 35 years of visionary International Development Leader with expertise in civil society strengthening, organizational sustainability, and transformative program management. An adept orchestrator of large-scale donor-funded initiatives, celebrated for agile team leadership in diverse landscapes. A master in forging strategic relationships at local, national, and regional levels. Possesses an innate grasp of country contexts, coupled with fundraising prowess. A specialist in Community Led Development approaches, social accountability, orchestrating funds from diverse sources, with a proven track record of operational excellence. Demonstrates exceptional program leadership in challenging environments, with a forte in community empowerment, youth empowerment, food security, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, agro-processing, conflict resolution, peace building, advocacy, and livelihood initiatives. Proficient in climate-smart development strategies, ensuring seamless project management aligned with national priorities.

Experience

  • development
  • development aid
  • agricultural technology
  • agricultural financing
  • capacity building
  • ethiopia
  • sudan
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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