Zerau Kinfu
@zeraukinfu
Senior trade finance and development professional specializing in strategy, program management, and data-driven decision-making.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic, analytical professional with over 10 years' experience in development, program management, consultancy, and trade finance. I combine financial planning, data analysis, and multi-stakeholder coordination to drive measurable impact in emerging markets.
As Trade Finance Executive I manage client acquisition, onboarding, and cross-border transaction operations, conducting financial analysis, risk assessment, and documentation. I support strategic growth initiatives in fintech-enabled financial services and payment solutions.
As an independent consultant and former regional project coordinator for IOM, I designed monitoring frameworks, produced decision-grade reports, and led multi-stakeholder projects including anti-human trafficking programs. I also developed 5- and 10-year strategic plans to guide regional development and investment decisions.
I build dashboards and apply Excel, Stata, and SPSS to deliver evidence-based recommendations, while mobilizing resources for social protection and livelihood programs. I seek roles where I can apply strategy, M&E, and fintech operations to scale impact and strengthen institutional decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Trade Finance Executive
EuroExim Bank
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Manage client acquisition, onboarding, and trade finance operations for international and regional clients, conducting financial analysis, risk assessment, and transaction documentation. Support strategic growth initiatives in fintech-enabled financial services and payment solutions.
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
May 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Deliver strategy, research, and program management consultancy across public health, education, livelihood, and finance sectors, producing data-driven strategic recommendations. Develop monitoring dashboards and evaluation frameworks to support evidence-based decision-making for government and NGO clients.
Regional Project Coordinator
IOM (UN Migration Agency) & Tigray Regional Government
May 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and implemented regional anti-human trafficking projects, including strategic planning and monitoring frameworks. Managed multi-stakeholder coordination among government, UN agencies, and NGOs and produced decision-grade reports for senior leadership and donors.
Researcher & M&E Expert
Bureau of Urban Development, Trade & Industry
Sep 2013 - Apr 2018 (4 years 7 months)
Developed 5-year and 10-year strategic plans aligned with regional development goals and MDGs and conducted policy and data analysis to inform strategic investment and urban planning. Supported program evaluation, reporting, and monitoring frameworks for government decision-making.
Resource Mobilization & Livelihood Expert
Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs
Nov 2006 - Sep 2011 (4 years 10 months)
Implemented social protection and livelihood programs for vulnerable groups and designed strategic resource allocation and monitoring frameworks to ensure project effectiveness. Coordinated program delivery and reporting to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Master of Arts, Urban Management
2012 - 2013
Completed MA in Urban Management at Ethiopian Civil Service University from 2012 to 2013.
Bahir Dar University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2003 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Bahir Dar University from 2003 to 2006.
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