Betel Birhanu
Örebro,Sweden
Summary
I have over a decade of experience in education, research, and project management across Ethiopia, Switzerland, and Sweden, working in both academic and consultancy sectors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Örebro University
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Postdoctoral Researcher/ Project Manager
Örebro University
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed a research project funded by VINNOVA (Sweden's Innovation Authority).
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at international conferences and seminars, including the 2024 European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG), Ghent, Belgium.
- Authored 2 scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals, alone and in collaboration with other researchers.
- Reported regularly to VINNOVA on project budget, progress, and outcomes.
Consultant
Equality Insights Ltd
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed 2 policies on gender equality and gender-based violence for an organization called StrongMinds, which provides mental health services to women in Uganda and Zambia.
Rights and Policy Portfolio Lead
Includovate Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Led the review of the 1993 Ethiopian National Women Policy to bring it to date with international and regional gender policies.
Candoc Researcher/Project Manager
University of Zürich
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Received funding from the UZH Candoc Grants (University of Zürich) for my PhD project and became an employee of the University for three out of four years during my PhD studies as a result.
- Conducted 3 rounds of field research in the Horn of Africa and conducted 60 plus expert interviews.
- Conducted a one month research visit at the University College London (UCL).
- Produced a PhD monograph that received the highest honor (Summa Cum Laude).
Consultant
Addis in Motion
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked as a speaker, translator and interviewer on an independent project funded by UNESCO that included conferences, workshops and artistic practices to raise civic consciousness.
Intern Researcher
Network of Ethiopian Women Associations (NEWA)
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Conducted both desk-based and fieldwork research, including interviewing, write-ups, securing approvals of written materials from those interviewed, and edit-proofing for a book project titled "Temsalet: Phenomenal Ethiopian Women" and a database project designed to document the life stories of accomplished Ethiopian women.
Lecturer
Addis Ababa University, College of Social Sciences
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Lecturer
Adama Science and Technology University, College of Humanities and Law
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland12.2018
Master of Arts -
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Policy analysis
- Research grants
- Documentation And Reporting
- Academic Publication
- Course Development
- Learning management interfaces
- Public Speaking
- Research and analysis
- Surveys and Interviews
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Amharic
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Lecturer
Örebro University
09.2024 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher/ Project Manager
Örebro University
09.2021 - 08.2024
Consultant
Equality Insights Ltd
11.2020 - 09.2021
Rights and Policy Portfolio Lead
Includovate Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2019
Candoc Researcher/Project Manager
University of Zürich
06.2015 - 06.2018
Consultant
Addis in Motion
01.2015 - 01.2016
Lecturer
Addis Ababa University, College of Social Sciences
05.2014 - 07.2014
Lecturer
Adama Science and Technology University, College of Humanities and Law
09.2013 - 04.2014
Intern Researcher
Network of Ethiopian Women Associations (NEWA)
06.2011 - 09.2014
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Zurich
Master of Arts -
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Addis Ababa University
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