Qulqullu Ejo

I have dynamic and results-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills, a strong academic background in literature, journalism, communication, and public relations, and hands-on experience as an activist and analyst. I also have the capacity to demonstrate proven ability to shape public opinion and engage with diverse media platforms. Seeking to leverage expertise in communication and media relations to contribute effectively in a challenging role, I want to boldly restate that I am experienced in discussing and analyzing socio-political issues on national television and radio, mainstream media outlets for accurate representation of critical issues facing Ethiopian communities.

My notable achievements also include professional translations of broader national documents and language teaching.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature - Addis Ababa University - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
• Fundamentals of Literature
• Introduction to Poetry
• Introduction to Drama
• Literary Theories and Criticism, and various literary theory courses

Senior Analyst - Various National Media Outlets - Ethiopia

Analyzed serious national issues (political, educational, languages) on EBC, FANA, WALTA, OBN, OMN, VOA, and others.

Translator, Quality Controller, Editor & Proofreader, and Trainer - Multiple Organizations - Ethiopia

• Mersa Media Institute - Translated fact-checking manuals
• CARD - Translated Journalists' Safety Handbook
• MEDEMER - Translated book written by Ethiopian PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed from Amharic to Oromo
• The Psychology of Heroism - Translated comprehensive book of Military Psychology written by Major General Tesfaye Ayalew to English & Oromo
• Translated comprehensive book written by university professors on Oromo Issues in Addis Ababa & its surroundings from past to the present
• Edited book entitled Constitution and Federal System written by Deputy Chair of Federal First Instance Court, Mr. Tesfaye Niwai
• ECES (European Center for Electoral Support) - Quality Controller of various Ethiopian Election 6th-related materials
• NEBE (National Election Board of Ethiopia) - Translated various Ethiopian Election 6th-related texts and animation scripts
• DI (Democracy International) - Translated & narrated various scripts for animation
• CRS (Catholic Relief Services) - Translated various skills, livelihoods, and community protection materials
• Ministry of Industry - Complex technical documents including Standards for leather and textile exports, Standard Input-Output Coefficient and Reference for Leather and Leather Products Export, Export Duty Incentive Scheme Entitlements Certificate Issuance and Recruiting Customers Entering Industrial Zones, Standard Input-Output Coefficient and Reference for Textile and Garment Export Products
• Ministry of Innovation - Various terminologies for Ethiopian Business Portal in English-Amharic_Oromo-Somali-Tigrigna languages
• GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition) - Translated various training manuals of Community Protection
• Addis Ababa Vehicles Controlling & Licensing Authority - Translated complex technical materials
• KAFETA - Translated various literacy and numeracy skills-related educational resources

MA in Literature (English) - Literature - Addis Ababa University

BA in English, Journalism & Communication - English, Journalism & Communication - Addis Ababa University

Diploma in Language - Language - Adama Teachers College