Kibrom Gidey (MBA,Cipm,Cips)
About Kibrom Gidey (MBA,Cipm,Cips)
Kibrom Gidey is a Logistics Officer at the World Food Programme in Addis Ababa, with over 18 years of experience in finance, grant management, and supply chain management across various sectors. He has held multiple roles in international organizations and has a strong educational background, including an MBA and ongoing studies in Management Information Systems.
Work at World Food Programme
Kibrom Gidey has served as a Logistics Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2018. In this role, he supports internal clients across various operational levels, including sub-offices, country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. His responsibilities involve coordinating logistics to ensure efficient supply chain management in humanitarian efforts.
Education and Expertise
Kibrom Gidey holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cambrian College International, achieved in 2012. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Addis Ababa University, where he has been studying since 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Accounting from Addis Ababa University in 1999. His educational background supports his extensive experience in finance and administration.
Background
Kibrom Gidey has over 18 years of professional experience in finance, grant management, administration, and supply chain management. His career spans various sectors, including humanitarian response, public health, nutrition, WASH, and agricultural value chains. He has worked with multiple UN agencies and international non-governmental organizations funded by USAID and the EU.
Previous Positions
Before joining the World Food Programme, Kibrom held several significant positions. He was a Budget and Finance Analyst at Population Services International from 2009 to 2014. He also served as the Director of Finance and Administration at Project HOPE for seven months in 2018. His experience includes roles as Finance and Operations Manager at SNV, Director of Finance and Administration at Abt Associates, and Office Manager for Finance and Administration at Swiss Red Cross.
Supervisory Experience
Kibrom Gidey possesses supervisory experience in several key areas, including finance, grant management, office administration, logistics, procurement, and field operations. He engages with a diverse range of external clients, such as suppliers, retailers, financial institutions, implementing partners, government entities, and donors, showcasing his ability to manage complex relationships in various operational contexts.