Management and Staff

Senior Management Team (SMT)
The SHAPEthiopia’s Senior Management Team is responsible for the overall strategy, direction, and management as well as the day-to-day activities of the organization. The SMT oversees the organization’s operations, manages finances, and executes the organization’s policy and mission. It makes operational decisions, policies, and keeps the council educated and informed and brings well-documented recommendations and information to the Board of Directors.

Desalegn Daka
Founder and Executive Director

Tesfa Assaye
Director of Communications and Donor Relationship

Amanuel Worku
Director of Program Operations

Senait Gebre
Director of Grants, Finance and Human Resource

Thomas Kaba
Child and Youth Development Program Manager

Metekia Mamo
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Especial Advisor to the ED

Zerihun Kelbessa
Communications and Public Relations Specialist

Asfaw Berhanu
Partnerships Development Specialist

Aske Begena
Driver and General Service

Meselech Berhanu
Executive Secretary