Afework Getachew Kassa, PhD, MBA, PMP®

Licensed Project Management Professional (PMP) | Certified Management Consultant | Higher Diploma in Teaching

Experienced educator, consultant, and trainer with a diverse background in higher education, career development, and organizational consultancy. I hold a PhD and MBA, with certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Management Consulting (EMI). My career has spanned roles as a lecturer and assistant professor at universities such as Arba Minch University, Alpha University College, and Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, where I also led the Career Development Center and directed the Career Development Center (2018-2022).

In addition to my academic roles, I served as an Education and Youth Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, worked as an associate consultant at the Ethiopian Management Institute (EMI) and a Business Development Service Provider at SOS Children’s Village, Addis Ababa.

My consultancy and training expertise includes strategic planning, feasibility studies, entrepreneurship and employability skills training, leadership development, team-building workshops, employee engagement, job fairs, and more. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to thrive and grow.