Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Countryoforigin
Statusinusa
Contact
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Positionofresponsibility
Languages
Timeline
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Dirirsa Kejela Nagara

Dirirsa Kejela Nagara

Seattle

Summary

I am a person who highly dedicated and adaptable professional with a diverse background, including a law degree, two years of applied management studies, and extensive experience in humanitarian work.


Having worked with international organizations such as IOM, I have developed a strong foundation in case management, social work, and operations, focusing on community empowerment and sustainable development.


With a deep commitment to environmental preservation, I bring hands-on experience in project management, team collaboration, and problem-solving.


Fluent in multiple languages and with a strong cultural understanding, I thrive in dynamic environments and am eager to contribute to organizational goals while growing professionally in the U.S.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Rewa
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Volunteer of rehousing and housing stability

Volunteer

Serve Ethiopians Washington
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Volunteer of environmental preservation

Trainer of Paralegal

Kituo Cha Sheria
06.2018 - 11.2023

On-call interpreter and translator

IOM, RSC Africa, IRC, HAIS, UNHCR, Australian H/ Commission, Canadian H/Commission, Netherland Embassy, British Embassy
01.2015 - 11.2023

Trainer of anti-human trafficking

Haart-Kenya
03.2019 - 01.2023

Case manager and durable solution promoter for refugee

HIAS
01.2017 - 11.2020

Coordinator of Protection Monitor and Community Based Counseling (CBC)

Refugee Consortium of Kenya
01.2015 - 01.2017

Coordinator of Protection Monitor and Community Based Counseling (CBC)

Refugee Consortium of Kenya
12.2013 - 01.2014

Legal Advisor

African Initiatives for a Democratic World Order
10.2007 - 02.2009

Education

Dip. - Applied Management

The Kenyan Institute of Management
11.2022

B.A. - Degree in law

Mekelle University
08.2007

High School -

Gedo high school
07.2001

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving

Countryoforigin

Ethiopia

Statusinusa

Refugee (Permanent Resident and Authorized to work)

Contact

206-450-9622, dirree@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/04/84
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Separated

Hobbies and Interests

  • Advocating for vulnerable people
  • Watching and listening to international media
  • Browsing information
  • Attending events
  • Interacting and communicating with people

Positionofresponsibility

  • Public Relations officer of Ethiopian Refugee Community, Nairobi-Kenya, 05/2016 - 2023
  • Manager of Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant, Nairobi-Kenya, 07/2012 - 01/2015
  • Supervisor of logistics, secretary of Unity and tolerance in Diversity club, Coordinator of Gender Equality club, Mekelle University, 03/2002 - 2007

Languages

English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Oromo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

Rewa
06.2024 - 10.2024

Volunteer

Serve Ethiopians Washington
03.2024 - 10.2024

Trainer of anti-human trafficking

Haart-Kenya
03.2019 - 01.2023

Trainer of Paralegal

Kituo Cha Sheria
06.2018 - 11.2023

Case manager and durable solution promoter for refugee

HIAS
01.2017 - 11.2020

On-call interpreter and translator

IOM, RSC Africa, IRC, HAIS, UNHCR, Australian H/ Commission, Canadian H/Commission, Netherland Embassy, British Embassy
01.2015 - 11.2023

Coordinator of Protection Monitor and Community Based Counseling (CBC)

Refugee Consortium of Kenya
01.2015 - 01.2017

Coordinator of Protection Monitor and Community Based Counseling (CBC)

Refugee Consortium of Kenya
12.2013 - 01.2014

Legal Advisor

African Initiatives for a Democratic World Order
10.2007 - 02.2009

B.A. - Degree in law

Mekelle University

High School -

Gedo high school

Dip. - Applied Management

The Kenyan Institute of Management
Dirirsa Kejela Nagara