Demeke Chanie Mengistu

About

Experienced communication and media professional with 18 years in reporting, communication leadership, ethics promotion, and planning/performance monitoring. Holds multiple advanced degrees and has training in journalism, public relations, social media management, conflict prevention, and related areas.

Experience

• Marketing and Communication Team
  Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)
  Apr 2026 – Present
• Planning & Performance Monitoring Team Leader
  Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)
  Dec 2022 – Mar 2026
• Lead Ethics Follow-up Officer
  Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)
  Aug 2021 – Dec 2022
• Communication Team Leader / Lead Communication Officer / Senior Communication Officer
  Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)
  Mar 2012 – Jun 2021
• Communication Standards Officer
  Ethiopian News Agency
  Jul 2010 – Mar 2012
• Reporter
  Ethiopian News Agency
  May 2006 – Oct 2009
• Teacher
  New Man College
  Jan 2006 – Jul 2006

Education

• MA
  Ethiopian Civil Service University
  Diplomacy & International Relations · Jul 2021
• MA
  Addis Ababa University
  Journalism & Communication · Mar 2021
• BA
  University, Ethiopia
  Ethiopian Language & Literature · Jul 2005

Skills

• Communication
• Public Relations
• Report Writing
• Social Media Management
• Event Coordination
• Journalism
• Conflict Prevention
• Peace Building

Courses & certifications

• Social Media Management
• Public Relations
• Report Writing Techniques
• Conflict Prevention and Peace Building
• Digital Journalism

🗣️ Languages

• Amharic
• English