Kebede serves in the capacity of Country Director and is responsible for project design and implementation for all engagements with local communities. He is a practicing Professional Hydrogeologist certified by the Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resources and is a member of the Ethiopian Association of Hydrogeologists.  He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Hydrogeology from Addis Ababa University.  Kebede has worked with Water is Life Ethiopia since August 2009.  He is married and has three daughters.