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Curriculum Vitae A. Personal Data Full name – Zerihun Yimer Geleta Sex – Male Date of Birth – 19/05/1978 G.C Place of Birth– Ethiopia, State of Oromia, Illubabor Zone, Bedele Town, Kebele 02 Nationality – Ethiopian Marital Status – Married Language Proficiency – Afan Oromo, Amharic and English Address – yimerzerihun@yahoo.com (+251 911 83 56 36) B. Educational Background • Master of Arts (MA) in Federalism and Local Government Studies with CGPA 3.89 (Very Great Distinction) with excellent thesis result - from Ethiopian Civil Service University. • Degree in Law (LLB) with CGPA 3.39 (Distinction) with excellent thesis result– from Ethiopian Civil Service University. • Diploma in English (in teaching) - Jimma Teachers’ College. • Certificate (in Teaching) - Jimma Teachers’ Training Institute. C. Work Experience • From 1996-1997- School director at Siden Primary School. • From 1998-2001- School director at Welensu Primary School. • From 2002-2003- English Teacher at Sekecha Junior School. • From 2007-2008 Tutor for Oromia Public College. • From 1/9/2007- 30/3/2010- Public Prosecutor at Zonal Level, Borena Zone Justice Department. • From 2008-2009 - Instructor at Horn of Africa College. • From 1/4/2010-12/9/ 2010- Public Prosecutor at Regional Level, Oromia Justice Bureau.  Currently, Lecturer of Laws and Federalism at the Graduate Studies of the Institute of Federalism and Legal Studies of the Ethiopian Civil Service University; and Par time lecturer at the Law school of Addis Ababa University and Defense Command and Staff College. I am the founding member of Center for Developmental Studies (CDS). I am also the member of the Academic Disciplinary Committee of the Ethiopian Civil Service University. D. Papers Presented  I have produced and presented papers at Jimma, Addis Ababa and Arba Minch Universities, Addis Ababa City Administration and Oromia Regional State on issues like: Federalism and Human Rights Protection; The Role of Federalism in Building Democratic System; Federalism and Conflict Resolution; Federalism, Constitution and Constitutionalism; Federalism and Resource Sharing (Fiscal Federalism); Human Rights of Vulnerable Group (women and children), Criminal law and Women; and the like.  I have presented a paper entitled, ‘Governance and Justice Sector Reform in Addis Ababa City Administration’, a research paper presented during the 125th Anniversary of the Establishment of Addis Ababa City in 2012.  I was a member of a Committee that prepared the draft Criminal Procedure of Oromia Regional State.  I have presented a paper entitled ‘The Role of the Youth during Election time’, a paper presented at Adama Organized by Oromia Youth Federation in 2013.  I have presented a paper entitled ‘Local Government and election’, a paper presented at Addis Ababa to the 31 University presidents, different associations, civic societies and representatives of Addis Ababa City Residents Organized by Addis Ababa City Administration and CDS in 2013.  I have presented a paper entitled ‘the History of the Ethiopian Defense Force and the Role of the Military in Building Democratic System’ a paper presented at Addis Ababa during the 1st Annual Defense Forces Anniversary Day celebrated on 15th of February, 2013.  Furthermore, I have given trainings to members of the House of Peoples Representatives on basic laws, including constitution and federalism for four consecutive months for three rounds.  I have given training on ‘Tax Laws of Ethiopia’ to trainers/instructors of the Management Institute of the South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State in 2012.  I have given training on ‘Intergovernmental Relations’ to the Directors and Department Heads of Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia in 2013.  I have participated in the preparation of the ‘Manual of Civic and Voters’ Education’ prepared and funded by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia and the UNDP respectively.  Moreover, I have presented different papers organized and funded by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia and the UNDP respectively. Accordingly, I have presented papers entitled:  ‘The Role of the Justice Sector in Democratic Election’, a paper presented at Asossa for the courts, Prosecution Offices and Police Commission of Benishangul/ Gumuz Regional State in 2013;  ‘The Role of the Police Force during Local Election’, a paper presented at the Head Quarter of Federal Police Commission and also transmitted to 17 centers of the country through video conferencing in 2013.  ‘Electoral Violence and Early Warning’, a paper presented at Addis Ababa, Adama and Hawasa for 75 political parties’ leaders in 2014. E. Publications  A book on “The Status of Local Governments in Ethiopia: a Comparative Study”, published in Germany by LAP Lambert Publisher in 2011.  An article on “The Status, Powers and Functions of Local Governments in Oromia”, article presented on the 5th International Conference on Federalism in 2010.  An article on “Institutional Organization and Fiscal Autonomy of Local Governments in the Regional State of Oromia”, article published on Ethiopian Journal of Public Management and Development in 2011.  Gender Determinants of Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: Case Study from Gunchure Town, 2011.  Assistant researcher of the book edited by Gebre Yntiso, Fekede Azeze and Assefa Fiseha on “Customary Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Ethiopia”, 2011, Addis Ababa.  Annotator of the “Annotated Bibliography of Studies on Customary Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Ethiopia”, 2011, Addis Ababa. Upcoming publications:  ‘Governance of Cites and its Implication on Human Rights Protection in the State of Oromia - Ethiopia’, a paper funded by University of Graz, Austria. I was invited by the same University for research visit and conducted my research at Graz from July 31 – August 31/ 2013.  ‘Environmental Right and its Implication on Development in Ethiopia: Legal and Policy Analysis’ a paper funded by University of Ghent, Belgium. F. Training Attended I have taken trainings and workshops on different topics. Among others: • ‘Enhancing Federalism Scholarships in Ethiopia’, a workshop organized by Forum of the Federations; • ‘Human security in the Horn of Africa’, a workshops organized by Inter- African Group; and etc. G. Competition Conducted • Competitor of the Second National Moot Court Competition on Human Rights held in Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. • Winner of Constitutional Related Issues Competition Prepared by TAMSOL communication and the House of the Federation of Ethiopia. H. Certificate and Letter of Recognition • Certificate of Recognition from APAP for active participation during the Second National Moot Court Competition on Human Rights held in Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia in 2007. • Certificate of Recognition from the House of the Federation of Ethiopia for the reason that I was the winner of Constitutional Related Issues Competition Prepared by TAMSOL Communication and the House of the Federation in 2007. • Certificate of Recognition from the 5th Federalism Conference Secretariat and the House of the Federation for the research paper I have presented on, “The Status, Powers and Functions of Local Governments in Oromia”, article presented at the 5th International Conference on Federalism in 2010. • Certificate of Recognition from Addis Ababa City Administration for the research paper I have presented on, ‘Governance and Justice Sector Reform in Addis Ababa City Administration’, a research paper presented during the 125th Anniversary of the Establishment of Addis Ababa City in 2012. • Letter of Recognition from Ministry of Federal Affairs for the different papers I have presented under the title “D” above. I. Reference Assefa Fiseha (PhD, Associate Professor) – assefafish @yahoo.com (+2519 11 36 51 92) Solomon Negussie (PhD, Associate Professor) –solnegus@yahoo.com (+2519 11 36 53 65)

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