Hiwot Melesse Yalew

Hiwot Melesse Yalew is a seasoned leader in operational management with over a decade of experience in overseeing complex, high-impact development, and humanitarian assistance activities across Ethiopia. Currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Party–Operations for the USAID-funded Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity, Ms. Yalew plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination by overseeing human resources, finance, procurement, communications, security, and compliance. Her leadership extends to managing subawards and supporting local implementing partners to drive sustainable results in disaster risk management.

Ms. Yalew’s expertise spans multiple large-scale projects, where she has consistently provided operational oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance. With a master’s degree in human resource and organizational development from Addis Ababa University, a bachelor’s degree in marketing management, and various certifications in project management, financial management, and logistics, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. She has a passion for fostering collaborative partnerships and is committed to efficient operational approaches.