Shimelis Wolde Biru

Experience

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  Ministry of Education — Ethiopia

  Sept 1985 - May 2000

  Chemistry Teacher

  Developed comprehensive chemistry lesson plans for students of grade 9-12 level and taught Chemistry; instructed through lectures, discussions, and lab-based inquiry demonstrations. And educated students on the health and safety regulations in the laboratory.• Prepared written materials such as hand-outs, worksheets and booklets which are needed for class• Analyzed students’ academic and behavioral progress to identify areas of improvement and developed strategies for targeted intervention and support.• Arranged tutorial class/ remedial classes and assisted students in meeting grade targets• Designed, developed, and administered exams, tests, and assignments to assess student comprehension and progress• Maintained students' attendance records, performance reports, and other necessary documents Show less

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  Ministry of Industry Ethiopia

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2005

  Assistance, protection and information exchange expert

  • Identified chemicals related to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), collected and analyzed data for declarations in accordance with the provisions of the Convention; drafted declarations to be submitted to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in accordance to the provisions of the Convention and maintained chemical database• Monitored import/export of chemicals related to the chemical weapons convention; Developed efficient and effective licensing procedures and issued licenses to import toxic chemicals and their precursors for purposes not prohibited under various chemical Conventions; collected, validated, evaluated and analyzed data and information on production and trade of chemicals; collated and disseminated information to users and stakeholders as necessary.• Developed and delivered training to the customs officers on subject regrading trade of industrial chemicals• Supported organization and coordination of national and regional workshops and events • Monitored and evaluated projects and programs related to chemical safety and security; and industrial waste management. identified problems and issues to be addressed and proposed corrective actions• Prepared various written outputs ( drafted background papers, analyzed reports and studies, provided inputs to publications and draft documents on chemical and waste issues)• Contributed to the drafting of Chemical Weapons Convention National Implementing Legislation. Show less

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  Ministry of Industry of Ethiopia

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2012

  Director of Chemical Industry Development and Head of National Authority for CWC

  ✔️Managed the overall activities of the Chemical Industry Development Directorate and National Authority of Ethiopia for the chemical weapons Convention (CWC) through Planning, organizing, staffing, leading, mentoring and controlling; ✔️Coordinated and led studies that enhanced the development and competitiveness of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Cement industry sectors in Ethiopia and developed Strategic Plan and guidelines; contributed to the drafting of policies related to the development the sectors. ✔️Managed, monitored and evaluated projects related to the development of Chemical, and related industry sectors and monitored and evaluated Industries’ waste management and pollution control projects/programs and prepared project progress reports. ✔️Coordinated activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepared related documents/reports; (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.); ✔️Coordinated and led the National Authority of Ethiopia for CWC; ensured the implementation of the CWC in Ethiopia; liaised with OPCW and other States Parties to the convention in relation to implementation of the Convention. ✔️Developed strategies and guidelines related to the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and chemical safety and security✔️Developed and implemented the National Protection Program against toxic chemicals and chemical weapons and established a National Protection Unit for the implementation of the programme in collaboration with stakeholders,✔️Raised awareness and increased understanding of the non-proliferation of WMD in general and none-proliferation of Chemical Weapons in particular among stakeholders through providing training, organizing workshops, meetings and facilitating discussions Show less

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  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2019

  Evaluation Officer

  I Validated, evaluated, analyzed and interpreted declarations (chemical production facilities, chemical production, import, export and consumption ) received from States Parties and produced comprehensive official report of OPCW on declarations. And maintained the confidentiality of the information. Conducted follow-up with States Parties to the Convention to ensure timely submission of annual declarations and resolution of outstanding issues pertinent to implementation of the provisions of the ConventionInitiated, planed and coordinated capacity building programs, outreach activities; developed and updated training materials, and online modules ; delivered presentations on topics pertaining to the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention, such as Declaration requirements under CWC, identification of toxic chemicals and their precursors; Technical Aspects of the Transfers Regime of the Chemical Weapons Convention; and preparation and submission annual declarations in accordance with the provision of the convention. Reviewed, monitored and evaluated activities relating to the implementation of Article VI of the Chemical Weapons Convention including implementation of Executive Council (EC) and Conference of States Parties (CSP) decisions and recommendations on the provisions of CWC. Prepared and contributed to regular reports and inputs for the sessions of the Executive Council and the Conference of States Parties.Contributed to the development and update of OPCW chemical databases and tools with information on chemicals related to the CWCContributed to the preparation of the classified and unclassified versions of the annual Verification Information Report (VIR) in line with the Policy-Making Organs' requirements. Contributed to the Achievements of the OPCW and the 2013 Nobel Prize for Peace awarded to the OPCW for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. Show less

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  Private

  Jan 2020 - now

  Technical Consultant

  provide consultancy on chemical safety and security issues.,