• Special Representative for Burundi (2002-2004)
• Special Representative and Regional Humanitarian Adviser for the Great Lakes Region (1997-2002)
• Special Envoy for Sierra Leone (1995-1997)
• Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations (1984-1986)
• Ethiopian Ambassador to Canada (1984-1986)
• Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti (1980-1984)

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