Adem

Strategic Affairs and Partnership executive Officer

Dec 2025 - Present • 8 mos

• Lead strategic planning and ensure alignment with national priorities • Coordinate annual plans and institutional targets across departments • Monitor implementation progress and track key performance indicators • Conduct follow-ups on decisions, directives, and project milestones • Prepare consolidated performance and progress reports for leadership • Lead budget planning and align resources with strategic priorities • Monitor budget utilization and financial performance • Support project and program management of strategic initiatives • Coordinate cross-departmental activities and ensure institutional coherence • Manage partnerships and stakeholder engagement • Lead resource mobilization efforts and funding proposals • Provide strategic analysis and advisory support to leadership • Ensure compliance with planning, budgeting, and reporting frameworks • Facilitate performance review meetings and decision-making processes

senior Technical Advisor

Jul 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 1 mo

• Provided advisory support to the Minister and the state Minister, resulting in improved policy decisions and strategic initiatives • Led a delegation team that participated in the International Labour Affairs Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, enhancing international collaboration and policy exchange • Developed the Organizational Structure for the Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS), streamlining operations and improving departmental efficiency • Served as the focal person for the East and Horn of Africa Regional Ministerial Forum for Migration (2020-2023) and supported the organization of two regional forums in Ethiopia, fostering regional cooperation and dialogue • Worked as the focal point for organizing the 49th ARLAC Governing Council meeting in Ethiopia, facilitating successful international engagement and policy discussions • Established national social dialogue platform to maintain harmonious industrial relations in Ethiopia. • Coordinated a team to develop an overseas employment directive, ensuring alignment with international labor standards and improving employment opportunities abroad • Supported the implementation of the Wage subsidy program, contributing to job retention and economic stability during challenging periods • Provided technical support to different technical departments of the Ministry • Provided support to steering committees and working groups, enhancing the monitoring and implementation of ILO programmes/projects in Ethiopia. • Consulted on sector's performance regarding policies, laws, strategies, and directives, leading to improved policy alignment and strategic implementation. • Participated in the development and promotion of the fourth Ethiopian Decent Work Country Program (DWCP 2020- 2025). • Prepared bilateral and multilateral agreements in consultation with relevant experts and advised officials before signing, ensuring legal compliance and strategic partnerships

Labor Economist

Dec 2023 - Dec 2025 • 2 yrs

• Conducted a study on labour market analysis, providing insights and recommendations that informed policy adjustments • Participated in the assessment study and development of small and micro enterprises development policy and strategy, contributing to enhanced policy frameworks • Contributed to the feasibility study of establishing a minimum wage system in Ethiopia, aiding in the decision-making process for wage policy • Conducted an assessment study on Ethiopian labour market dynamics, identifying relevant indicators for inclusion in the Ethiopian labour market profile, which supported data-driven policy decisions • Developed the Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Development Policy and Strategy, facilitating the growth of entrepreneurial activities and supporting economic development • Conducted an assessment study on the Institutionalization of the Ethiopian Labor Market Information System using statistical software like STATA and SPSS, resulting in actionable insights for system improvement • Coordinated the team assigned to develop overseas employment directive, leading to the successful creation of a comprehensive policy framework • Served as the focal person for the national policy mapping and alignment committee led by the FDRE Ministry of Plan and Development.