Ethiopian-based · Expert-led Consulting

Empowering Ethiopian Businesses & Institutions

Strategic advisory, capacity building, and development solutions that drive sustainable growth and lasting impact across Ethiopia.

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Trusted across Ethiopia

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    UNHCR & RRS

    Entrepreneurship training for refugees & host communities

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    World Bank / MoLS

    Bikat Youth Apprenticeship — multi-round leadership

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    GIZ & Partners

    Decent Work training & ToT in agro-industry parks

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    Banks & Institutions

    BDS, manuals, feasibility & capacity programs

Nesru Kasim
Mr. Nesru Kasim Banke General Manager & Lead Consultant
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EMPRETECNational Trainer
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CFIFMVA Certified
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EDIBDS Advisor

Built on trust, professionalism & measurable results

Bluemark Consulting is a professional Ethiopian-based firm established by multidisciplinary experts led by Mr. Nesru Kasim Banke. With a decade of experience in training, research, lecturing, and advisory, we combine international certifications with deep local knowledge.

Our name reflects our promise: blue for trust, professionalism, and reliability — mark for the lasting positive impact we leave with every client.

10+ Years of expert leadership
4 Integrated practice areas
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Vision

To leave a lasting mark on the success of our clients by empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing business environment.

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Mission

We deliver innovative, client-centered, and collaborative consulting solutions that drive sustainable growth and lasting impact.

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Values

Empathy Professionalism Innovation Synergy Excellence

Integrated advisory & capacity-building

Four major consulting practices delivering tailored solutions for sustainable growth.

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Business & Investment Advisory

Comprehensive support for startups, MSMEs, and growing enterprises — from clinic to digital transformation.

  • Bluemark Business Clinic
  • Strategic planning & modeling
  • Financial management & access to finance
  • Marketing, branding & operations
  • Entrepreneurial mindset development
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Organizational & Institutional Development

Structures, systems, and people for high performance.

  • Structure design & workforce planning
  • HR systems, policies & manuals
  • Performance frameworks
  • Leadership & team development
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Training & Capacity Building

Practical, high-impact programs for individuals and organizations.

  • Entrepreneurship & leadership
  • Project management & design thinking
  • Decent work & life skills
  • IFRS, IPSAS & financial literacy
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Economic & Development Consulting

Evidence-based research, assessments, and project support for development partners, government, and private clients.

  • M&E & impact assessment
  • Baseline / midline / endline
  • Socio-economic & labor studies
  • Feasibility & project design
  • Data collection & reporting

Focused support across the ecosystem

We partner with organizations and communities driving positive change in Ethiopia.

Startups & MSMEs Youth & women-led businesses Private & corporate Government & public agencies Refugees & vulnerable groups NGOs & development partners Financial institutions & MFIs Educational institutions Social enterprises Investment agencies Chambers of commerce BDS providers

Expert-led, impact-driven, locally rooted

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UNCTAD-certified trainers

EMPRETEC and internationally recognized methodologies delivered with local context.

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CFI Financial Analyst

Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation expertise for rigorous advisory work.

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Research & academic rigor

Former university lecturers with strong research and training design backgrounds.

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End-to-end delivery

Proven track record from design through implementation and evaluation with major partners.

Recent & representative engagements

Projects delivered with international agencies, government, NGOs, universities, and private firms.

Manual & Policy Development February 2025 – March 2025

Financial Manual & HR Policies

TufaH Pharmaceutical Plc

Development of Financial Manual and HR Policies.

Manual & Policy Development 2023

Financial & HR Manual

Ethiopian Nursing Association (with TMOD Consulting)

Financial and HR Manual development.

Manual & Policy Development December 2022 – January 2023

Salary & Benefits Review

Ayra General Hospital (with TMOD Consulting)

Salary and Benefits structure review.

Entrepreneurship & Business Training May 3, 2025 – May 13, 2025

BDS Training for Enat Bank Branch Managers

GrowthTip Consulting Plc

Business Development Services training at Aphrodite Hotel.

Entrepreneurship & Business Training December 2024 – December 2024

Entrepreneurship Training for Sudanese Refugees & Host Communities

UNHCR & RRS

Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skill Training in Asosa in two parallel sessions.

Entrepreneurship & Business Training June 2024 – July 2024

ToT on Entrepreneurship and Business Management

EDI-Ethiopia / Asosa Polytechnic

Training of Trainers and Entrepreneurship Training Workshop.

Project Management April 2023 – Present

Bikat Youth Apprenticeship Program

World Bank / MoLS / GrowthTip Consulting

Served as Project Team Leader (1st Round), Project Coordinator (2nd & 3rd Rounds).

Training & Capacity Building January 2025 – July 2025

Decent Work Training & ToT

GIZ & Jethro Leadership and Management Institute

Decent work training for workers & managers in agro-industry parks and ToT at Yirgalem Industrial Park.

Economic & Development Consulting 2025

Rapid Market Assessment & Value Chain Analysis

UNHCR / Good Neighbors Ethiopia

Conducted assessment across 38 kebeles of Ura woreda, Benishangul-Gumuz Region.

Leadership & expertise

A multidisciplinary team of certified trainers, advisors, and specialists.

Bilisuma Haji

Bilisuma Haji

Human Resource Officer
Genet Habib

Genet Habib

Operation Head
Habtamu Edao

Habtamu Edao

Legal Advisor
Abdi Mohammed

Abdi Mohammed

Business Development & Finance Advisor
Mohammedkalid Abune

Mohammedkalid Abune

Finance Head
Abu Negeso

Abu Negeso

Senior Business Development Officer
Adugna Haile

Adugna Haile

Technical Advisor
Sintayehu Gulilat

Sintayehu Gulilat

Training Coordinator

What partners & clients say

Bluemark Consulting delivered high-quality entrepreneurship training to Sudanese refugees and host communities in Asosa with professionalism and deep local understanding.

Partner Representative Program Manager, UNHCR / RRS

The BDS training was practical, engaging, and immediately applicable to our daily work. Highly recommended.

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