Professional summary:

Abaye Wale is an experienced humanitarian and development professional with over 12 years of service in both government and NGO sectors, including 8 years with INGOs and NNGOs. He has held various leadership roles such as Executive Director, Programs Director, and Humanitarian Response Head, managing multi-sectoral projects in nutrition, health, WASH, protection, education, and livelihoods. He is currently serving as Executive Director of Holistic Relief Organization (HRO) and has experience overseeing more than 20 national projects annually, funded by UN agencies and international partners. He holds a Master’s in Public Health (Reproductive Health) from Haramaya University and a BSc in Nursing from Jimma University, and brings strong experience in strategic leadership, grant management, emergency response, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. Abaye is recognized for his collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to community impact.