To Jimma University

Date 27/11/2007
Subject: Application to the opened vacancy ( Lecturer in Agronomy)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
In reply to your recent vacancy announcement for the post of Lecturer in Agronomy late in this
month, I am writing this letter of application to compete for this vacant position. The details of
my qualification and experience are contained in the attached curriculum vitae reference.
I graduated from Haramaya university with M.Sc. in Agronomy in October 2015 G.C ,
Agricultural Economics and Rural Development in June 2011 G.C., and graduated with B.Sc
Degree in the year 2000 in plant Science. I do have 14 years working experience under ministry
of Agriculture and Rural development. Out of which, 2 years working experience in East Gojam
zone Agricultural and Rural development office as crop production and protection expert, and 12
years working experience at Kombolcha Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education
Training College as Instructor and additionally on different positions (plant science department
head for two years and research and extension section coordinator for other two years). Besides
to this I have been working as focal person on Integrated Seed Sector Development program
(ISSD-Ethiopia) on behalf of Kombolcha ATVET College which is coordinated by Haramaya
university (East Oromia-ISSD program) since November 14, 2012.
I have strong interest and passion in teaching, field work and in research. I believe I have both
the capacity and ethical quality to serve your organization to the best of its interest and to score
an excellent result on this position. Hence, my work experience and professions are relevant for
the expertise of the announced profession in your organization. I do hope you shall contact me
for confirming my materials were received and to see about any additional information needed.
You can reach me via my phone: 0936135037 or my Email: lakget@gmail.com. I look forward
to an opportunity to work with you.

Sincerely,
Lakew Getaneh

Curriculum Vitae

Summary

Lakew Getaneh
Harar Ethiopia
Mobile: 0936135037
E-mail: lakget@gmail.com
I graduated from Haramaya university with M.Sc. in Agronomy in October 2015
G.C, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development in June 2011 G.C., and
graduated with B.Sc Degree in Plant Science in the year 2000. I do have 14 years
working experience under ministry of Agriculture and Rural development. Out of
which, 2 years working experience in East Gojam zone Agricultural and Rural
development office as crop production and protection expert, and 12 years
working experience at Kombolcha Agricultural Technical and Vocational
Education Training College as Instructor and additionally on different positions
(plant science department head for two years and research and extension section
coordinator for other two years). Besides to this I have been working as a focal
person on Integrated Seed Sector Development program (ISSD-Ethiopia) on
behalf of Kombolcha ATVET College which is coordinated by Haramaya
university (East Oromia-ISSD program) since November 14, 2012.

Place of birth: Debre Sina

Personal
Nationality:
Ethiopian
Information Marital status: Single

Language
Proficiency

Education

Date of Birth : 1982

Sex: Male
Health: Excellent

Amharic and English (Excellent), Afaan Oromo (some what good) in speaking,
writing, listing, and understanding

M.Sc. in Agronomy from Haramaya University in 2015 G.C.

M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development from Haramaya
University in 2011 G.C
B.SC. Degree in Plant Science from Haramaya University in 2000 G.C.
Completed Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (ESLCE) in Natural
Science at Wageltena Senior Secondary School in 1997 G.C..

Work
experience

Employer: Ministry of Agriculture /Oromia TVET Commission/

Period: August 2002-Present
Place of work: Kombolcha ATVET College
Position: Senior Instructor
Major Responsibilities
Preparing curriculum, Modules, Teaching and Learning materials,
Providing training for Level II and Level IV trainee on crop production
competencies
Providing short term training for micro enterprises, cooperatives and, other
youngsters who can create their own jobs
Conducting different experiments and variety adaptation trials
Working with micro enterprises and cooperatives available in the local
community with different stalk holders
Other positions at KATVET College
Period: November 14, 2012-present
Position: Focal person to Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD -East
Oromia or Haramaya University) program at Kombolcha ATVET College
Major Responsibilities
Organizes/promote and strengthen selected Seed Producers Cooperatives
(SPC). where scaling-up activities were practiced during the project period.
Conduct periodic field visits to selected Seed Producers Cooperatives (SPC).
Facilitates the linkage with other partners for technology transfer.
Participate on regular discussion and meetings/workshops with partners to
monitor and evaluate the progress of the project.
Provide capacity building training, coaching, follow up and advices to SPCs
farmers.
Facilitate in supporting the SPCs for access of basic seed/fertilizers,
fulfilling necessary facilities like office equipments, store, and different farm
tools.
Facilitate linkage between Local Seed Business LSB groups and other
stakeholders for access to services, inputs and seed marketing
Period January 2008-Augest 20011
Position: Research and Extension section Head
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Identify research priorities within the college which might helps in
promoting the development of the region
Submit research proposals of participants to national and international
organizations to get financial resources
Publish and distribute academic journals and newsletters
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Prepare quarterly and semester reports in relation to research

undertakings: budgetary allocations and utilization of funds
Establish relationship with local communities for setting research/ project
and for extension activities aiming at integrated rural development
endeavors in the surrounding community

Period February 2005-January 2008

Position: Plant Science Department Head
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, compile and approve annual plans for the department
Responsible for all matters concerning plant science department pursuant
to the college policies, rules and regulations
Chair department academic council meeting
Coordinating and facilitating all teaching and learning process at
departmental level
Participating on the meetings of Academic commission

Work
experience

On job
Training

Period: Augest 2000 - July 2002 as an expert of

Employer: East Gojam Zone Agricultural and Rural Development office
Place of work: East Gojam Zone Goncha Siso Enese District
Position: Crop Production and Protection Expert
Major Responsibilities:
Identify and prioritize crop production problems in the area, provide
annual plans based on data gathered and analyzed
Provide technical/expertise support and advise to the farmers on crop
production and crop protection
Undertaking demonstrations and field trials based on the observed
production problems and pests
Major on job trainings I have attended
Gender mainstream training at Kombolcha ATVET College
Attending the value chain work shop at Holeta ATVET College
Training methodology(Apply educational psychology, Apply
communication and work ethics, plan training session,
deliver outcome based training) at Bako TVET College)
Training on HIV/AIDS prevention and gender at Harar
Training on kaizen, cooperative and microenterprise
management
COC Assessors training at Harar
GIS application training from Haramaya University
Training on Integrated Seed Sector Development program implementation
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at Haramaya University.
Outcome based training teaching and learning process
Project based training teaching and learning process
Attended the new Curriculum Design workshop that prepared by the
federal Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Education

Certificates and Awards I received

Certificates Awards
and Awards
I received a certificate of achievement and medal award from Science
I received
and Technology Minster both at zonal and regional level of Oromia
Regional state in 2009.
I awarded a medal and certificate of achievement from Kombolcha
ATVET college due to my outstanding accomplishment and contribution on
teaching and research activities in 2006.
My Department, plant science department, won the college better
performance cup among the department of the college under my
management in 2007.
Certificate of achievement from the college for better achievements on
research activities and technology transfer.
Certificate of training
Training methodology(Apply educational psychology,
Apply communication and work ethics, plan training
session, deliver outcome based training)
Certificate for COC Assessors
Certificate of GIS application
Certificate on project based training

Certificate on computer training (word, excel, power point, access)

Competence
Competenc
e

Self motivated and determined, hardworking and self-confident

Excellent experience in building partnership

High degree of initiative, honest, integrity and accountability

References

Genuine intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate and bring large-scale

change

Excellent computer skill (word, excel, power point, access)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data gathering skills

Prepare performance and financial report using standard tools

Identify and structure problems, develop and apply appropriate analytical

frameworks and approaches,

Collect data and

recommendations

Identify key required resources, including budgetary, human resources,

etc. to ensure execution

complete

high-impact

analysis

for

robust

References
1. Professor Ngusie Dechasa: Vice- president for Research Affairs of Haramaya
University.
2. Dr. Ketema Belete (PhD): Associate Professor of Agronomy, Genetics and
Plant Breeding in Haramaya University (my research major advisor) Telephone:
251911745226
3. Dr. Tamado Tana (PhD) Associate Professor of Agronomy
University (My research co-advisor) Telephone 0915746411

in Haramaya

4. Dr. DS Rajan (PhD): Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural

Development (my research major advisor): Telephone 251910981991)
5.Dr. Jema Haji (PhD): Associate Professor (my research co-advisor)
6 Dr. Abiyot Dadafo : Previous Academic Vice dean of Kombolcha ATVET
College: Telephone: 0911198971
7. Mr. Mamushet Tulu: Previous Academic Vice-dean of Kombolcha ATVET
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8. Mr. Abdurahman: Previous Dean of Kombolcha ATVET College