Daniel Desalegn

Background

About Daniel Desalegn

I’m a financial management leader with 15+ years of experience in the NGO and donor space, driving financial excellence across complex, high-value programs. At USAID/Ethiopia, I currently oversee a $100M+ annual portfolio — ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and impact. Whether leading finance operations, planning and monitoring budget, streamlining grant processes, or mentoring finance teams, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems, and mission-driven work. My expertise spans strategic budgeting, donor compliance (USAID, UN, DFID, EU), grant/contract management, ERP systems (Integra, BVA, SUN), pipeline monitoring, and financial reporting. Highlights: • Managed $100M+ USAID portfolio with full compliance and on-time delivery • Led financial operations for a $9M WASH project with 100% invoice accuracy • Improved ERP functionality and reporting systems across organizations • Recognized with USAID Eagle, Innovation, Team Player, and On the Spot Cash awards I’m driven by the power of finance to enable good — translating data into action and building sustainable systems that elevate organizational impact. If you’re working at the nexus of finance, strategy, and humanitarian development, let’s connect.