About Dr. Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse

Dr. Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse joined the UNICEF Field Officefor Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, based inHyderabad, on 26 June 2023, following a tenure as the Chiefof Field Office in the Solomon Islands Office at the FijiPacific Islands Multi-Country Office. He has over 15 years ofexperience as a development professional, with a focus onsystem building and strengthening to ensure equitableaccess to services for vulnerable populations.​

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