Director for Community Services

Overview of Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate
The Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate at Bule Hora University serves as a vital bridge between the university and surrounding communities, driving socioeconomic development through research-based solutions, technology adoption, and capacity-building initiatives. Established in 2004, the directorate focuses on addressing critical challenges in agriculture, health, education, and natural resource management by disseminating innovative technologies and fostering industry partnerships. With a commitment to participatory and evidence-based approaches, it coordinates community engagement projects, consultancy services, and infrastructure development to empower vulnerable groups and enhance regional sustainability.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision: 
"By 2030, to become a nationally and internationally recognized institution in solving societal and industrial problems through demand-driven technology transfer and community services."
Mission: 
To innovate, adapt, and transfer technologies while strengthening industry linkages and community engagement to improve livelihoods.
Core Values:
  1. Participatory & Inclusive – Collaborative problem-solving
  2. Accountable & Transparent – Ethical resource management
  3. Innovative & Evidence-Based – Science-driven solutions
  4. Teamwork & Excellence – Collective impact
  5. Social Responsibility – Prioritizing vulnerable communities
Key Services & Achievements
  • Technology Transfer: Implemented projects include AI for livestock, improved seed dissemination, solar-powered systems, and biogas technology.
  • Community Services: Constructed schools, roads, and electric grids; provided free legal aid, healthcare campaigns, and STEM education programs.
  • Capacity Building: Trained farmers in beekeeping, coffee production, and post-harvest technologies; upskilled teachers and local officials.
  • Partnerships: Collaborated with 50+ local/international entities (e.g., GIZ, UN-WFP, Oromia Agriculture Bureau, Slovakian TenSense).
Facilities & Resources
  • Research centers (3–5), farms (poultry/dairy), tractors, and irrigation systems
  • Community radio, incubation hubs, and digital libraries
  • Meeting halls, vehicles, and ICT infrastructure
Milestones & Ongoing Projects
  1. Agriculture: Expanded improved coffee/teff varieties, established bull service centers, and promoted irrigation-based forage.
  2. Health: Conducted zoonotic disease vaccinations, mental health awareness, and nutrition programs.
  3. Education: Built model schools, provided tutorials, and launched digital literacy initiatives.
  4. Technology: Developed facial recognition attendance systems, biofertilizers, and solar-powered beehive extractors.
List of Implemented Activities
  • Artificial insemination in 3 districts
  • Soil/water conservation in Dugda Dawa & Gelana
  • Humanitarian support for conflict-affected communities
  • Design of biogas systems and vernacular architecture preservation
Partnerships
Local:
  • Bule Hora Poly Technic College
  • Bule Hora Teaching College
  • Bariso Dukale High school
  • Bule Hora Preparatory School
  • West Guji, Guji, and East Borena Zone Offices (Admin, Agriculture, Health, Education, Mining, Busa Gonofa, Women and children, higher court, Police, Culture and Tourism, Social affairs, Road and Tranisport)
  • Kercha Inshe,
  • EXC Bule Hora branch
  • Bule Hora Town Offices (Admin, Agriculture, Health, Education, Mining, Busa Gonofa, Women and children, higher court, Police, Culture and Tourism, Social affairs, Road and Transport)
  • Bore Agriculture research Center
  • Yabelo Agriculture Research Center and others
Regional Partnerships
  • Oromia Agriculture Bureau
  • Oromia Innovation and Science Bureau
  • Oromia Health Bureau
  • Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau
  • Oromia Irrigation and Pastoral Development Bureau
National:
  • Hawasa University
  • Dilla University
  • Adis Ababa University
  • Jima University
  • Association for Development and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Ethiopia Biodiversity Institution
  • Plan Ministry
  • Peace Ministry
  • Finance Ministry
  • Education Ministry
  • Agriculture Ministry
  • Irrigation and Dry land Ministry
  • Science and Innovation Ministry
  • LLRP
International:
  • UN-WFP
  • GIZ
  • UNHCR,
  • World Vision
  • UNDP
  • University of South Africa
  • With Perennial Crop production and TenSense( Slovakia)
  • American embassy
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Contact
Director: Niguse Godana Gelgelo (+251916519959)
Emails: nugusegodana@gmail.com / technology.comd@bhu.edu.et
Office: Admin Building, Room 51 | Phone: +251464431322