SELAM ABDULBASIT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (+251)-911-815720 kiyyabullo@gmail.com

February 3, 2022

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Research Officer I (RO/IFPRI/32/21) at your

organization. I am an accredited holder of MSc in Agricultural Economics from Haramaya
University and BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University, with substantial experience
in economic research, banking and monetary economics, accounting, financial and
administrative management. I am competent and proficient in the use of various statistical
software, microsoft office and Peachtree.

I believe working for your organization would provide an excellent opportunity for me to
apply my knowledge and skill sets into concrete practice, develop tangible experience and
add value to my professional advancement, and I believe that my strong academic
background and work experience would make me a suitable candidate for this position.

I have enclosed my resume and all supporting documents for your review. I look forward to
hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely

Selam Abdulbasit

Enclosure: Resume and all supporting documents.

 SELAM ABDULBASIT
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (+251)-911-815720 kiyyabullo@gmail.com

Career Objective
I am a diligent, determined and experienced Economist actively seeking an employment with
a dynamic organization that allows professional growth with an opportunity to excel.

Education
Haramaya University April, 2021
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, CGPA: 3.73 and Very Good/A/ thesis result
Addis Ababa University August, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, CGPA: 3.21
Work Experience
National Bank of Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Junior Research Officer I & Assistant Research Officer October 2007-June
2012
 Collected, compiled and analyzed banking and financial statistics.
 Prepared various periodical reports and policy briefs on same.
 Developed Treasury-bills auction proposal on bi-weekly basis.
 Computed liquidity forecasting that guide monetary policy decisions on weekly basis.
 Conducted research studies and presentations and analyzed bank regulations, monetary
policies and financial markets.
Harar Pharmaceuticals Wholesale PLC Harar, Ethiopia
Finance and Administration Manager July 2012-September 2018
 Established and maintained effective and efficient accounting systems and internal
controls.
 Performed and/or supervised full accounting tasks and ensured accuracy, timeliness
and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
 Maintained accounts and records, examined, reconciled and verified accounts,
financial documents and reports and prepared periodical financial statements and
reports.
 Developed the annual budget plan, provided timely budget status reports and necessary
recommendations and ensured the budget plan is accurately implemented, duly
reviewed and updated.
 Provided leadership, management and supervision for staff, produced documents,
strategies, policies and procedures and ensured compliance of organizational policies,
procedures and regulations.
 Developed a high performing and accountable team through couching, mentorship and
 performance management; nurtured a culture of accountability amongst staff and
report incidents in a timely manner and in line with company policy.

Training/Certifications
 Banknote Printing and Security Features, National Bank of Ethiopia, November 2009.
 Real Effective Exchange Rate and Liquidity Forecasting, Bundesbank, November 2009.
 Foreign Exchange Market Operations and Intervention, IMF-East AFRITAC, April, 2009.
 Basic Computer Application, National Bank of Ethiopia, September 2008.

Skills and Abilities

 Excellent quantitative and qualitative research and analytical, and data management skills.
 Proficiency in using statistical packages-STATA, SPSS, E-Views, MS-Office and
Peachtree.
 Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work under pressure and in a
multi-cultural environment both independently as well as in a team.
 Fluency in both written and spoken English, Afaan Oromo and Amharic languages.

Reference
 Ato Abduljebar Mohammed-Harar Pharmaceuticals Wholesale PLC-General Manager,
Tel.+251-933-783375.
 Ato Abebe Deressa-Former Monetary and Financial Analysis Directorate Director,
National Bank of Ethiopia and Current Chief Corporate Strategy Officer, Awash Bank
Tel. +251-115-570166.
 Ato Eskadmas Abera-Deputy Finance Manager, L&H Five Star, Tel. +251-941-977573.