Ewnetu Yohannes
About Ewnetu Yohannes
Ewnetu Yohannes is a Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, with over fourteen years of experience in managing humanitarian and development programs. He has worked in various international settings, including Ethiopia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, focusing on food security, rural development, health, and nutrition.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ewnetu Yohannes has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2015, initially serving as Deputy Chief of Party for the Title II Emergency Program. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of Program Manager, where he has continued to contribute for seven years. His work focuses on managing complex humanitarian and development programs, particularly in areas such as food security, rural development, health, and nutrition. His position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Previous Experience in Program Management
Prior to his current role, Ewnetu Yohannes worked at Goal Global as a Programme Manager for the Iapf Hawassa Urban Programme from 2012 to 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. He also held the position of Senior Program Manager at Save the Children International from 2014 to 2015 in London, England. His career began at Abt Associates Inc, where he served as a Health and Nutrition Officer from 2002 to 2004 in Ethiopia. Additionally, he worked as an Early Warning System Development Officer at Goal Global from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Ewnetu Yohannes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Debub University, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at Addis Ababa University, earning a Master of Social Work from 2011 to 2013. His academic background supports his extensive experience in managing programs in pastoral, agro-pastoral, and agrarian settings, totaling over fourteen years in the field.
International Work Experience
Ewnetu Yohannes has gained extensive international experience, having worked in various countries including Ethiopia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad understanding of different cultural and operational contexts in humanitarian and development work. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in program management across different sectors.