Shambel Mohammed
About Shambel Mohammed
Shambel Mohammed is a Project Officer specializing in Access to Finance at Catholic Relief Services and a Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Specialist at CARE, both based in Ethiopia. He has extensive experience in rural financial services and holds a Master's degree in Project Management and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Management.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Shambel Mohammed has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2019 as a Project Officer in Access to Finance. In this role, he focuses on improving financial access for communities in Ethiopia. His work involves developing strategies to enhance financial inclusion and supporting local initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth.
Current Role at CARE
Since 2021, Shambel Mohammed has served as a Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Specialist at CARE in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this position, he works on projects that aim to improve financial literacy and access to financial services for vulnerable populations, contributing to sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Shambel Mohammed held the position of Rural Financial Service Officer at HABP from June 2011 to March 2015. In this role, he focused on enhancing rural financial services to support agricultural development. He also worked as a Value Chain and Marketing Officer at MCS from March 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to improving market access for local producers.
Education and Expertise
Shambel Mohammed earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Hawassa University, studying from 2008 to 2010. He later pursued a Master's degree in Project Management at Lunar International College, completing his studies from 2020 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in financial inclusion and project management.
Community Development Experience
From March 2015 to 2016, Shambel Mohammed served as a Community Development and Value Chain Specialist at LWF. In this capacity, he worked on initiatives aimed at enhancing community resilience and improving value chain processes, further solidifying his experience in community-focused financial and economic development.