Nigatu joined World Vision Ethiopia in January 2023 as Director of, the Supply Chain & Support Services department, which includes the procurement, construction management, logistics, global technologies & digital solutions (GTD), and administration units.

Prior to joining WVE, Nigatu worked at Farm Africa Ethiopia, in the capacity of Head of Corporate Services, in charge of managing and leading Human Resources, Procurement, Logistics, IT, and Administration departments. He possesses profound experience in the areas of supply chain and support services functions.

Nigatu worked for multiple INGOs in different senior positions as Administration, Logistics, & Security Manager for Child Fund International, as Country Logistics Coordinator for International Medical Corps, as Logistics, IT, and Admin Deputy Director for Save the Children International, and Support Services Manager for World Vision International, consecutively.

In addition, in the corporate world, he has worked for The Motor and Engineering S.Co. (MOENCO) in the capacity of Import Controller, and Senior Import and Clearing Officer; and at Kaliti Foods S.Co. as Procurement and Property Admin Manager. He has extensive experience in international trade regulations and processing.

Academically, Nigatu is a holder of an MA in Leadership & Management – from EGST, a BA in Political Science & International Relations – from AAU, a BA in Procurement & Supplies Management – from AAU, and a Certified in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management from the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT - UK).

Nigatu has wide experience in leadership, capacity building, financial management, emergency response, and customer relations. Nigatu is a born-again Christian; serving God at the Ethiopian Evangelical Church of MekaneYesus.