Sisay Temesgen
About Sisay Temesgen
Sisay Temesgen serves as a Senior Microfinance Officer at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in implementing Savings Group methodology and integrating life skills and gender considerations into rural development programs.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Sisay Temesgen serves as a Senior Microfinance Officer at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing community financial resilience through the implementation of Savings Group methodology. His work involves integrating life skills and gender considerations into rural development programs, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering sustainable development.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Prior to his current role, Sisay Temesgen worked at Catholic Relief Services as a Savings and Internal Lending Communities Project Officer from 2009 to 2018. During his nine years in this position, he was based in Baltimore, Maryland, where he developed and managed initiatives aimed at improving financial access for communities.
Education and Expertise
Sisay Temesgen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Addis Ababa University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts from Indira Gandhi National Open University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in implementing community empowerment initiatives, particularly in addressing harmful traditional practices.
Specialization in Community Financial Resilience
Sisay Temesgen specializes in implementing Savings Group methodology, which aims to enhance community financial resilience. His approach includes integrating life skills and gender considerations into rural development programs, ensuring that financial initiatives are sustainable and inclusive.