Kemal J. Tunne
About Kemal J. Tunne
Kemal J. Tunne is a Nutrition Coordinator with over 19 years of experience in health and nutrition service management. He currently holds multiple roles, including Technical Advisor at FHI 360 and Emergency Nutrition Officer at UNICEF Ethiopia, and has worked extensively in Ethiopia and India.
Work at Save the Children
Currently, Kemal J. Tunne serves as a Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children, a position he has held since 2012. His role involves overseeing nutrition programs and ensuring effective implementation of health and nutrition initiatives in Ethiopia. He has accumulated over 12 years of experience in this organization, contributing to various projects aimed at improving nutritional outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Save the Children, Kemal J. Tunne works as a Health and Nutrition Program Manager at International Medical Corps and as a Technical Advisor at FHI 360 for the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA III) project. He has been in these roles since 2017, focusing on program management and technical support in nutrition and health sectors in Ethiopia.
Previous Experience in Nutrition and Health
Kemal J. Tunne has a diverse background in nutrition and health services. He worked as a Monitoring Officer at the UN World Food Programme from 2018 to 2020 and previously held the position of Nutrition Coordinator at International Medical Corps for six months in 2015-2016. His experience also includes roles at Action Against Hunger and CARE, where he contributed to various health and nutrition projects.
Education and Expertise
Kemal J. Tunne holds a Bachelor's degree from Ethiopian Adventist College, where he studied Community Development and Leadership with a minor in Community Health from 2012 to 2015. He possesses expertise in community mobilization, program design, and implementation, particularly in emergency health, WaSH, and nutrition sectors.
Professional Experience and Skills
With over 19 years of experience in health and nutrition service management, Kemal J. Tunne has held various roles, including clinician, head of department, and project coordinator. He is skilled in preparing information, education, and behavior change communication materials and has experience in cash-transfer programming and humanitarian assistance, focusing on projects for internally displaced persons and refugees.