Samrawit Tefera

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Samrawit Tefera

@samrawittefera

Project Officer at Initiative for Peace and Development, with experience organizing a diplomatic simulation conference in Ethiopia.

What I'm looking for

I'm eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a challenging role within the international relations field, especially in peacebuilding.

At Initiative for Peace and Development, I work as a Project Officer. Previously, at Safelight Initiative, I supported international engagement and public diplomacy, including organizing the LCC diplomatic simulation conference in Ethiopia.

I spoke at the African Union's Mandela Hall for the Action for Peace Campaign about the role of media in promoting peace. I'm pursuing a Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University and am eager to apply my knowledge to peacebuilding and international relations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ID

Current

Project Officer

Current

Initiative for Peace and Development

Dec 2025 - Present (11 months)

Serving as Project Officer at Initiative for Peace and Development, contributing to peacebuilding and development initiatives.

SI

Internship / International Engagement and Public Diplomacy

Safelight Initiative

Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)

Assisted in planning publicity strategies and campaigns, wrote and produced presentations and press releases, and organized promotional events including one of the biggest diplomatic simulation conferences in Ethiopia.

Strategic Communications Stakeholder Engagement Project Support Public Relations Event Organization Event Planning Press Releases

AC

Volunteer / Facilitator and speaker

Action for Peace Campaign

Served as a volunteer facilitator and speaker for the Action for Peace Campaign, promoting peace and dialogue.

Public Speaking Facilitation Peacebuilding Peace Advocacy

MA

Volunteer / MFA protocol

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Volunteered in the protocol department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supporting diplomatic events and engagements.

Protocols Diplomatic Communication Diplomatic Protocol Event Coordination

PE

Volunteer / Local implementation team

Peace Lab Ethiopia

Served as a volunteer on the local implementation team at Peace Lab Ethiopia, supporting peacebuilding activities.

Peacebuilding Community Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AU

Addis Ababa University

Master of Arts, Peace and Security Studies

Grade: 3.85/4.00

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University.

NC

New Generation University College

Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies and International Relations

Grade: CGPA: 3.9/4.00

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and International Relations from New Generation University College, graduating with very great distinction.

AU

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Addis Ababa University.

DS

Dandii Boru School

High School Diploma, General Studies

High School Diploma from Dandii Boru School.

DS

Dandii Boru School

Certificate of Completion, Computer Applications

Certificate of completion in computer applications.

HL

HP Life

Certificate of Completion, Professional Development

Completed online courses on success mindset, target audience, and social media marketing.

CO

Coursera

Certificate of Completion, Social Sciences

Completed courses on Social Norms and Social Change, and Global Diplomacy.

IP

Institute for Economics and Peace

Certificate of Completion, Peace Studies

Completed the Peace Ambassador course on Global Peace Index and Positive Peace.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

JavaScript

C++

Canva

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