Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind our success

Officials

Jafar Bederu Geletu

Jafar Bederu Geletu

Executive Director of Institute of Foreign Affairs

Leading expert in international finance with over 15 years of experience in policy development.

H.E Mohammedrafi Abaraya

H.E Mohammedrafi Abaraya

Deputy Executive Director of Institute of Foreign Affairs (Training wing)

Strategic communications expert with focus on stakeholder engagement.

H.E Abdi Zenebe(Ph.D.)

H.E Abdi Zenebe(Ph.D.)

Deputy Executive Director of Institute of Foreign Affairs (Research Wing )

Leads strategic program implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Lead Researchers

Amare K. Aweke(Ph.D.)

Amare K. Aweke(Ph.D.)

Middle East and Asia Pacific Affairs studies Research Director General

Expert in financial inclusion and development economics.

Senior Researchers and Trainers

Melaku Mulualem

Melaku Mulualem

Stakeholder Training and Consultancy Director General

Expert in international development and financial inclusion strategies.

Elfenesh Muleta(Ph.D.)

Elfenesh Muleta(Ph.D.)

Multilateral AffairS Research Director General

Specialist in financial regulation and emerging markets.

Getachew Desalegn(Ph.D.)

Getachew Desalegn(Ph.D.)

Knowledge Management Director General

Directs research programs and institutional collaborations.

Getachew Asrat(Ph.D.)

Getachew Asrat(Ph.D.)

Chief of Staff and Diplomatic core Think Tank Director General

Specializes in economic policy analysis and sustainable development.

Tesafye Molla Sima (PhD)

Tesafye Molla Sima (PhD)

Foreign Service Training and Consultancy Director General

Expert in monetary policy and financial markets analysis.

Shimelis Hailu

Shimelis Hailu

Europe and America Affairs Research Director General

Specializes in macroeconomic analysis and policy implementation.

Gashaw Ayferam(Ph.D.)

Gashaw Ayferam(Ph.D.)

Africa Affairs Studies Research Director General

Expert in development finance and policy research.