WALLAGA UNIVERSITY

GIMBI CAMPUS

COLLEGE OF NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE

POSITION ON: SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND GREEN

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (የማህበረሰብጉድኝት ና አሮንጋደ ልማት
ኦፊሰ)

CANDIDATE: Esayas Getachew Fufa (MSc in Environmental Science and

Consultant)

January,2024
Gimbi, Oromia, Ethiopia
LIST OF TABLE

Catalog
LIST OF TABLE......................................................................................................................................I
1. CANDIDATE PROFILE.....................................................................................................................1
1.1. Educational Background.....................................................................................................................1
1.2. Experience...........................................................................................................................................1
1.3. Certification........................................................................................................................................1
1.4. Publication..........................................................................................................................................2
2. VISION AND MISSION.....................................................................................................................2
2.1. Vision:................................................................................................................................................2
2.2. Mission:...............................................................................................................................................2
3.CORE VALUE......................................................................................................................................2
4. Purpose of the Strategic Plan:................................................................................................................2
5. Importance of the Strategic Plan:...........................................................................................................3
6. Time frame of the Plan:.........................................................................................................................3
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TT OFFICER.................................................................3
6. CHALLENGES....................................................................................................................................4
7. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.............................................................................................................5
8.WAYS OF MEETING..........................................................................................................................5

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1. CANDIDATE PROFILE

1.1. Educational Background

Name of Institution/ Qualification obtained Year (E.C)

School
Walaga University Master in environmental 2012
science
University of Gonder Natural resource management 2003
Agarfa ATVET College Natural Resource 1998

1.2. Experience

Institution/Organization Position Duties Yrs (E.C)

College of Natural & Lecturer Teaching, research and Since April
Environmental Science community service 2013
Wallaga University Gimbi
campus
Oromia Environmental Project Coordination of Starting
Protection Authority Woreda implementing institution in 2010
Coordinat mitigating and adapting
or Climate change.
Abbay Basin Authority Natural Coordinating all Natural From 2007
Nekemte branch Office Resource resource Management,
Managem development, protection and
ent utilization and disciple
specialist committee in the office.
Limmu Woreda Irritation Extension Identifying potential 2006
development Authority ist irrigated land and engaging
community in the
development
Limmu Woreda Superviso Supervising and coordinating From 1998
Agricultural Development r and DA Natural resources and

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Office Agricultural activities.

1.3. Certification

 Water Resource Management and Environmental health proficiency license.

 sustainable Watershed Management performance assessment
 ArcGIS and Remote Sensing software
 Project Planning, implementing, Monitoring and Evaluation

2. VISION AND MISSION

2.1. Vision:

1.To combat deforestation, increase forest cover, restore ecosystem services and
create green jobs.

2.2. Mission:

1. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably

manage forests and reverse land degradation and reduce biodiversity loss.
2. To strengthen our community's view towards the value of trees and the
environment.
3. Through education and involvement in the social interaction and Green
development, the people of willing to will increase forest cover to a healthy level,
creating a green infrastructure which will ensure ongoing environmental benefits and
help the County adapt to climate change.

3.CORE VALUE

The usefulness or significance of materials based on their content, independent of any

intrinsic or evident value. The integrity is based on adherence to core values—

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objectivity, honesty, openness, fairness, accountability, and stewardship. These core
values help to ensure that the research enterprise advances knowledge.

4. TIME FRAME OF THE PLAN:

This time frame allows for a comprehensive and realistic approach to achieving the
outlined goals and objectives. It provides sufficient time for the implementation of
strategies, monitoring of progress, and evaluation of outcomes. The time frame also
enables the university to adapt to evolving trends and challenges in the educational
landscape and make necessary adjustments to ensure the plan's success.

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conceptualizing and coordinating an overall strategy for University work on

sustainable development goals.

2. Developing, fund raising for and implementing programs and campaigns on civil
society engagement and the YOUth Impact program.

3.Work with the Development Officer to create a fundraising plan for YOUth Impact
and other potential programs

4.Work with the Finance Officer to create and monitor budgets for the programs

5. Research potential funding prospects, draft letters of inquiry and concept notes,
write and submit grant applications

6.Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and program partners

7.Program implementation including logistics, training, capacity-building activities,

communication and outreach efforts

8 Monitoring & evaluation of program including reporting to donors

9.Organize related activities such as workshops, online discussions, and educational

initiatives

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10.Following/participating in relevant UN processes such as High-level Political
Forum, the UN Statistical Commission and multi-stakeholder and civil society
networks including and the UN Major Groups

11.Keeping members and other constituents updated on developments through the

website, presentations, activities, social media and traditional media

12.Frequent communication on programs as well as thematic updates on

communication platforms

14.Other duties as assigned by the Secretary-General

15.Regular reporting on duties to the Secretary-General

6. CHALLENGES

1. Weak community service

2. Weak participation of green legacy
3. Community Fatigue towards Short term training
4. Weak College-industry linkage and poor horizontal collaboration between
ministries of agriculture and education
5. Weak project-based training
6. Perception and attractiveness of agricultural careers
7. poor Kaizen implementation

7. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

The advantages of technology transfer accrue to both the major stakeholders, the
university as well as the industry.
1.The opportunity to access the needs of the economy and to develop its
activities accordingly through income from the sales of technology;
1. The opportunity to place students in industry so that classroom learning can
be related to practical experience;
2. access to industry for both fundamental and applied research;
3. access to the protected markets;

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4. business stature enhancement;
5. improvement in new technology implementation;
6. creation of goodwill;
7. new product development and spin-offs;
8. cost savings (lower production cost).