Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert excels in public sector governance, ICT, and project management. They have demonstrated expertise in designing standalone systems and web applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML5, and Java. Career highlights include leading operations and logistics at Ziqqi E-Commerce, where they enhanced supply chains and managed international supplier relationships. The expert has also contributed to security risk assessments at Ernst and Young. Responsibilities have included serving as General Manager at SoBigDeal and founding job platforms Somalisjobs.com and Ethiopiajobs.net, showcasing strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors, notably the World Bank Group. The expert focused on establishing an online database of stakeholders in HIV/AIDS, which involved data collection and mapping of various organizations at the district level. This project emphasized health sector development and was conducted in Uganda, targeting community-based, faith-based, non-governmental, and private sector entities, highlighting a sector-specific and national scope.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in public sector governance, ICT and telecommunications, and project management, the expert has held roles such as Operations Manager, IT Risk Analyst, and General Manager. They demonstrate cross-cutting expertise in digital solutions and logistics, including securing IT environments and managing e-commerce operations. Geographically, their work spans East Africa, focusing on regional development and governance projects, enhancing infrastructure and technological frameworks. The expert has extensive geographic experience across East Africa and the Horn of Africa, with significant professional engagements in Uganda, Djibouti, and Ethiopia, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Somali, with a basic understanding of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international and local projects, enhancing communication and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cavendish University, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Information Technology and Science from Sikkim Manipal University, India. Additionally, they obtained an Advanced Certificate of Website Development from the International School of Business and Technology in Uganda.