Girum Getachew

Girum Getachew is a seasoned public relations specialist currently with Compassion International, where responsibilities include enhancing the organization's reputation and managing stakeholder relations since April 2018. Previously, Girum served as a program officer at Yehiwot Berhan Church of Ethiopia Development Organisations from September 2015 to April 2018, focusing on monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and donor compliance. Experience also includes serving as a project director for the Addis Ababa Yehiwot Berhan Church Child Development Project from January 2011 to September 2015, overseeing project implementation and community engagement. Initially, Girum worked as a reporter for Fortune Newspaper from October 2010 to January 2011, covering business and political news. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication from Addis Ababa University and a Bachelor of Laws from Mekelle University.