Paulos Desalegn
Deputy & Tech Lead
- 20+ Years | Agribusiness, Inclusive Finance & Market Systems.
- 60+ Assignments | Delivered across INGOs, donors & private sector.
- 35+ Tech Projects | Includes 20+ complex value chain analyses.
About Us
A dedicated, trusted local partner with deep sector expertise, a wide expert network, and consistent professional delivery.
Profile
Who We Are
TaP Consultancy Service is a private dedicated service provider with full-time senior professional staff and more than 50 part-time associates from different professions.
TaP Consultancy Service has full-time senior professional staff and a network of 88+ experts, including 24 PhD/Candidates and 64 MA/MSc professionals. The team includes associates for data collection and field supervision across different parts of the country, including local-language capacity.
The founders and associates bring 20+ years of recognized professional experience and have partnered with local and international organizations to deliver sector strategies, program and project design, value chain studies, impact evaluations, and investment-related analyses.
Across engagements, we support planning, monitoring and evaluation, marketing, business management, leadership development, and enterprise support services with a strong commitment to quality delivery.
We have partnered with over 30 local and international organizations, including IFC, SNV, ATA, WFP, Palladium, Send a Cow, and ICRA. We have successfully completed more than 44 assignments across sector development, value chains, infrastructure studies, and business support assignments.
Organization
Leadership & Operational Structure
Elite Expertise. Seamless Execution. Proven Global Impact.
Executive Management
Paulos Desalegn
Deputy and Technical Lead
Tselot Zewdie
General Manager
Accounting and Admin Services (Outsourced)
Operational Units
Market Systems Facilitation
Portfolio Lead: Paulos Desalegn
Experts and Associates (25+)
Growth and Operational Excellence
Portfolio Lead: Eldad
Experts and Associates (18+)
Agri-Intel Unit
Portfolio Lead: Dr. Berihun
Experts and Associates (12+)
Team
Key Leadership Profiles
Tselot Zewdie
General Manager
- 20+ Years | Expert administration, logistics & project mgmt.
- World Bank & IFC | Proven track record in high-stakes consultancy.
- M.A. Gold Medalist | End-to-end delivery of complex diagnostics.
Eldad
Growth & Ops Lead
- 15+ Years | Private Sector Development (PSD) & SME investment.
- €18M+ Managed | Multi-country funds & €7M private investment facilitated.
- Global Impact | Operations spanning Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, Cambodia & Kenya.
Dr. Berihun
Agri-Intel Lead
- 20+ Years | Ag-economics, market systems & green economies.
- PhD & 40+ Pubs | Senior expertise in socio-economic research.
- EU & Gates Foundation | Lead Consultant for major global institutional projects.
Method
Our Approach
We aim and work to expand Business and Development Common Space for people-centered prosperity as a trusted local partner.
Our approach combines deep sector knowledge with strong strategic networks across producers, suppliers, policymakers, and financing actors. This helps us align recommendations with local realities and execution constraints.
We deploy a dynamic, multidisciplinary team structure with full-time and part-time specialists, enabling flexible support across regional contexts while maintaining quality standards and timely project delivery.
Many client engagements evolve into long-term collaborations through consistent delivery quality, professional responsiveness, and practical, results-focused support after initial assignments.
The TaP Advantage
Why Choose Us
Operational Excellence
Highly professional quality service delivered on time, exceeding client expectations.
High Growth
Demonstrated continued growth in returning clients, new sectors, and sales over the past ten years.
Wide Team of Experts
A robust roster of 88+ experts including 24 PhD/Candidates and 64 MA/MSc professionals.
Specialised Advisors
Curated experts and advisors drawn from different disciplines and academic ranks.
After Delivery Support
We believe in long-term partnerships, providing post-delivery support and guidance.
100% Satisfaction
Consistently achieving strong client satisfaction through unwavering professional service quality.
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