Tsige, an Ethiopian National, came on Board the GEF in January 1999 and started as part of the Corporate Affairs Team. She is currently with External Affairs, where she provides administrative assistance to the Team Leader and members of the team, including helping in editing and proofreading materials. She effectively facilitates the general process of the Team’s operation.

Tsige also coordinates translations for all GEF Secreariat and maintains a tracking system

Prior to joining the GEF, Tsige worked in the World Bank for one year with the Knowledge Management Group (OEDPK), & before that in the Delegation of the Commission of the European Union in Nairobi, Kenya, as Administrative & Financial Officer for 15 years. She brings several years of rich and varied experience, along with a strong sense of details and responsibility, high level of organization and discipline, ability to work calmly under pressure, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Tsige holds a diploma in Business Education from New York Business School. She had also pursued degree courses in Colombia University’s School of Commerce.