Abayneh Kebede Degaga

Abayneh Kebede Degaga has a strong background in finance and operations. Abayneh Kebede currently holds the position of Head of Finance and Operations at WEEMA International, starting in August 2023. Prior to that, they worked for The Fred Hollows Foundation from January 2016 to August 2023, starting as a Grants Coordinator and later becoming a Grants Officer. In these roles, they were responsible for administering grants, establishing working relationships with staff and partners, ensuring compliance with donor rules, and reporting accurately and timely. Before joining The Fred Hollows Foundation, Abayneh was the Senior Finance Manager at GOAL Ethiopia from August to December 2015. Abayneh Kebede also had extensive experience with World Vision Ethiopia, where they held various finance and administration roles, including Finance and Administration Manager for US Department of Labour Grant Projects from January 2012 to July 2015, Programs Finance Coordinator from August 2009 to December 2011, and Junior Finance Officer, Finance Officer, and Senior Finance Officer - Grant from December 2004 to July 2009. Abayneh started their career as a Junior Accountant at Arba Minch Textile SC from April to June 2000.

Abayneh Kebede Degaga completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting from Admas University in 2009. Abayneh Kebede later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus in Accounting and Finance from St. Mary's University between 2013 and 2015.