Community Service Directorate Director
Wondifraw Dejene (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor & Community Service Directorate Director
About the Directorate
The Community Service Directorate serves as the primary bridge connecting Dire Dawa University with the local community. Operating under the Vice President for Research and Community Service, we initiate and coordinate projects designed to address the socio-economic needs of the Dire Dawa administration.
Our focus is on responding to infrastructure needs, providing demand-driven training, and enhancing public consciousness in areas of health, education, and entrepreneurship.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee all community engagement and consultancy activities across the university.
Initiate policies to enhance the provision of national and international consultancy services.
Identify and develop markets for consultancy in collaboration with academic units.
Periodic follow-up on services and annual reporting to the President and Senate.
