Azeb Afework
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at THE WORLD BANK, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing transport infrastructure and promoting climate sustainability. Adept at report writing and fostering cross-cultural collaboration, driving impactful outcomes in developing economies and emerging markets. Committed to delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Assistant
THE WORLD BANK
Washington
01.2025 - Current
- Actively participate in the design, policy dialogue implementation and monitoring of projects to support developing economies and emerging markets to develop resilient, diverse, and inclusive financial systems
- Take part in the institution’s dialogue on financial sector policies, as well as engagement with various standard-setting bodies such as the G20, Financial Stability Board, the UN, among others.
- Closely work with countries governments to create an enabling environment where financial stability, access to finance, and risk management provide a foundation to increase private sector investment, create capital markets, and accelerate equitable growth.
- Contribute to strengthen the financial and operational preparedness of participating countries to respond quickly to climate and other shocks
- Finance, Competitiveness and Investment Unit
- South and Eastern Africa Region
Program Assistant for Transport Global Practice
THE WORLD BANK
Washington
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Participated in the design, policy dialogue implementation and monitoring of Analytical and Advisory Service projects to support to clients and respond to emerging global issues such as evolving technologies, climate change, food security, urbanization, road safety, and inclusive mobility.
- Contributed to the Production of studies, publications, reports with best practices, and lessons learned in the field of transport to inform the Bank's operational work, guide policy dialogue, and enhance the capacity of client countries to tackle transport-related challenges effectively.
- Closely worked with development partners to finance the Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT) multi-donor trust fund that provides financial and technical assistance to World Bank teams promoting transport decarbonization in low and middle-income countries.
Program Assistant for Transport Unit
THE WORLD BANK
Washington
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Participated in the design, policy dialogue implementation and monitoring of highway, rural and urban roads construction, railway, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Intelligent public transport projects to move the transport sector toward climate sustainability working with countries to implement approaches that:
- Avoid unnecessary motorized travel for people and goods.
- Shift to cleaner transport solutions.
- Improve the efficiency of transport infrastructure and services; and
- Strengthen transport systems to enhance resilience.
- East Asia Pacific Region (Central Asia, China and Mongolia)
Program Assistant for Urban and Water Global Practice
THE WORLD BANK
10.2011 - 12.2018
- Took part in the design, policy dialogue implementation and monitoring of projects to support the government’s five-year road sector development program which contributed greatly to tackle issues with regards to road sizes to quality, network, condition, and coverage.
- Assisted the Government in strengthening and increasing its road transport infrastructure and its reliability and strengthening the institutional efficiency in road sector management.
- Was part of the team that contributed to Improve mobility along selected corridors in Addis Ababa and the effectiveness of road safety compliance systems throughout Ethiopia
- And Improve reliability of the electricity network and to increase access to electricity services in Ethiopia.
- Was involved in the work to increase the volume and reduce the cost of electricity supply in Kenya; and to provide revenues to Ethiopia through the export of electricity from Ethiopia to Kenya.
- Was instrumental in Supporting the government to reform the mining sector to maximize profits from Ethiopia's significant mineral reserves.
- Contributed to increase access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services in Addis Ababa and four secondary cities and strengthen capacity for water resources management and service.
- Helped Enhance the institutional performance of urban local governments to develop and sustain urban infrastructure, services, and local economic development.
- Was involved in Increasing access to safety net and disaster risk management systems, complementary livelihoods services and nutrition support for food insecure households in rural Ethiopia.
- Transport & ICT GP, Energy and Extractive & Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) Team
Executive Office Manager to the Director General
Ethiopian Roads Authority
11.2004 - 06.2011
- Participated in the design, preparation and implementation of the five-year Ethiopia Road Sector Development (RSDP) Policy and Strategy. Organize the yearly evaluation of the RSDP with related stakeholders, development partners and government policy makers.
- Monitored the performance and project delivery timeline of local and international contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning and Management
Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia07.2009
Advance Diplomas - Secretarial Science and Office Management
Addis Ababa University, College of Commerce
Ethiopia08.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Report writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research methodology
- Collaboration skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Creative problem solving
- Logistics support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Program administration
- Partnership development
- Administrative support
- Information management
- Report preparation
- Budget monitoring
- Event coordination
- Document control
- Operational compliance
- Interpersonal skills
- Staff support
- Training coordination
- Progress tracking
- Multiple priorities management
- Calendar management
- Operations assistance
- Logistics coordination
- Multitasking and organization
- Meeting facilitation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Program Assistant
THE WORLD BANK
01.2025 - Current
Program Assistant for Transport Global Practice
THE WORLD BANK
02.2021 - 01.2025
Program Assistant for Transport Unit
THE WORLD BANK
01.2019 - 02.2021
Program Assistant for Urban and Water Global Practice
THE WORLD BANK
10.2011 - 12.2018
Executive Office Manager to the Director General
Ethiopian Roads Authority
11.2004 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning and Management
Addis Ababa University
Advance Diplomas - Secretarial Science and Office Management
Addis Ababa University, College of Commerce
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