R
Megersa Daksa
Economics
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Economist, Researcher, Lecturer with solid history in teaching, planing, monitoring and evaluation. Methodical professional with analytical approach. Passionate about impact evaluation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Managed to teach 3 class of 50 students.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Lecturer, Economics
Salale University
Fitche, Ethiopia, Oromia
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Used variety of learning modalities to deliver more than 3 courses.
- Supervised more 10 students on their senior essays.
- Engaged in community services in in research and education.
Lecturer, Economics
Haramaya University
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Oromia
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Supervised more 50 students on their senior essays.
- Developed 15 research proposal for grant competition.
- Engaged in community services in in research and education.
- Served on various faculty committees.
- Organized 3 international and national research conferences.
- Helped faculties and student join and benefit from professional association membership.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
Economist
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oromia
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Prepared action, medium and long term plans.
- Prepared quarterly and annual reports.
- Conducted 4 quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation.
Planing and Budgeting Expert
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oromia
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Prepared 4 quarterly financial and physical plan.
- Prepared quarter/Annual reports
Budgeting, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Oromia Water, Energy, And Mineral Bureau
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oromia
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Prepared 4 quarterly financial and physical plan.
- Designed and implemented project M&E activities
- Assisted Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress
- Monitored project activities, expenditures and progress towards final output.
Junior, Economist
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oromia
11.2008 - 10.2009
- Managed 3 plans: action, medium and long term plans
- Prepared 4 quarterly and annual reports
- Conducted 4 quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Economics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Applied Economics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Development Economics
Ethiopian Civil Service Univesity
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 09.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Haramaya Univirsity
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia 01.2006 - 07.2008
Skills
Research and analysis
Software
Python
Stata
SPSS
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Michigan University
08.2018 - Current
Ph.D. - Applied Economics
Western Michigan University
08.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Applied Economics
Western Michigan University
08.2018 - 06.2020
Lecturer, Economics
Salale University
11.2017 - 08.2018
Lecturer, Economics
Haramaya University
10.2012 - 10.2017
Economist
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
12.2011 - 09.2012
Planing and Budgeting Expert
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
10.2010 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Development Economics
Ethiopian Civil Service Univesity
09.2010 - 07.2012
Budgeting, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Oromia Water, Energy, And Mineral Bureau
10.2009 - 09.2010
Junior, Economist
Oromia Water, Mineral And Energy Bureau
11.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Haramaya Univirsity
01.2006 - 07.2008
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