Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline
Generic

ABDI DEBEL

Agricultural Economist
Frankfurt am Main

Summary

Agricultural Economist and Project Management Professional with 4+ years of international development experience in agricultural innovation, sustainability, and capacity building. Proven expertise in project coordination, administrative support, and stakeholder management across GIZ EU and global agricultural projects. Skilled in process management, reporting, procurement, and partner liaison with demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse international teams. Strong background in agricultural sciences and development cooperation with experience supporting project implementation from planning through delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Community Manager

ReDI Digital Integration
02.2025 - Current
  • Coordinating intercultural engagement and innovation-focused programs with local and international stakeholders
  • Managing events, stakeholder communications, and reporting for diverse partners
  • Developed training and communication materials adaptable to diverse cultural and sectoral contexts

Freelancer consultant

SCIO NETWORK
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted research on sustainability and rural development for international cooperation programs
  • Supported the design and adaptation of training materials for intercultural and innovation-focused contexts

Junior Advisor

GIZ
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated international partners and stakeholders across agricultural knowledge-sharing platforms
  • Produced comprehensive reports, managed communications, and ensured timely project delivery
  • Optimized project workflows by identifying risks and implementing feedback-driven improvements
  • Learning Platforms & Certification

Intern

GIZ
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in knowledge management and event coordination for African agricultural stakeholders
  • Produced guides, summaries, and documentation for international project partners
  • Supported administrative processes and partner communication

Field Researcher and Research Assistant

University of Hohenheim, CIMMYT, and FAO Collaboration
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Collected and analyzed data using qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Produced policy-relevant research reports and presented findings internationally
  • Managed field logistics and stakeholder coordination
  • Co-authored conference contributions on sustainable agriculture and food systems

Procurement and Administrative Officer

GIZ
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated technical logistics and compliance for international workshops
  • Managed procurement processes and supported cross-country project implementation
  • Handled administrative support for multinational development programs

Education

Master of Agricultural Science (M.Sc.) - Agricultural Economics

University of Hohenheim
09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management And Leadership

Oromia State University
Ethiopia
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Platforms: Zoom, Teams, WordPress, Slack, Moodle and Canva
  • Project Tools: Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Asana, MS Teams, SharePoint and Typeform

Certification

International Leadership workshop for rural youth, BMLEH, Germany

Awards

I have achieved DAAD Scholarship:  Full scholarship for graduate studies in Germany 2020 – 2023

Timeline

International Leadership workshop for rural youth, BMLEH, Germany

08-2025

Community Manager

ReDI Digital Integration
02.2025 - Current

UAV for Precision Agriculture, University of Twente, Netherlands – Specialization: UAVs, remote sensing, and data management for precision agriculture for certifications.

09-2024

Urban Solutions: Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change, 2811 Climate Action

08-2024

Freelancer consultant

SCIO NETWORK
03.2024 - 01.2025

Junior Advisor

GIZ
06.2023 - 02.2024

Intern

GIZ
11.2022 - 05.2023

Field Researcher and Research Assistant

University of Hohenheim, CIMMYT, and FAO Collaboration
04.2022 - 11.2022

Procurement and Administrative Officer

GIZ
01.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management And Leadership

Oromia State University
04.2001 -

Master of Agricultural Science (M.Sc.) - Agricultural Economics

University of Hohenheim

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
ABDI DEBELAgricultural Economist