Mesfin Arega
About Mesfin Arega
Mesfin Arega serves as the Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Addis Ababa, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Alemaya University and a Master's degree in the same field from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, and has nearly a decade of experience in planning and implementing disaster response projects.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Mesfin Arega has been serving as the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2014. In this role, he has been responsible for planning and implementing various disaster risk reduction and emergency response projects. His extensive experience in managing emergency programs has contributed to the organization's efforts in addressing humanitarian needs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Education and Expertise
Mesfin Arega holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics from Alemaya University. He furthered his education at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad, where he earned a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from 1998 to 2000. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in disaster risk reduction and emergency response.
Background
Mesfin Arega has nearly a decade of experience in planning and implementing disaster risk reduction and emergency response projects. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Emergency Preparedness and Livelihoods Advisor at CARE from 2010 to 2012. He also served as a Sub-Awards Officer at Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in program management and emergency response.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mesfin Arega has developed a strong background in agricultural economics, which supports his role in managing emergency and disaster risk reduction programs. His work has focused on enhancing the effectiveness of emergency response initiatives in Addis Ababa, contributing to the overall mission of improving community resilience to disasters.