Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience, the expert is a qualified Security Analyst with extensive expertise in security management, human rights, and justice reform. Career highlights include leading projects with international organizations such as the EU and UN, emphasizing governance and security sector initiatives. Responsibilities have included strategic direction, compliance monitoring, and fostering partnerships. The expert has demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, contributing to the successful implementation of regional security projects and capacity-building initiatives in complex environments. Proficient in computer skills and report writing, the expert has a deep understanding of multicultural settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the European Union (EU) as a Security Advisor, focusing on project implementation and strategic coordination in the Gedo region, Jubaland. This role involved ensuring compliance with Memorandum of Understanding benchmarks and fostering partnerships with key international stakeholders, including the UN and AMISOM. The work was regional in scope, emphasizing governance and security sector reform.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society and NGOs, administration, human rights, security, justice reform, regional integration, and disaster reduction, the expert has held roles such as Security Advisor and Security Officer. Responsibilities have included project coordination, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes governance and security sector reform, with a geographic focus on Kenya and Somalia. Their work emphasizes enhancing cooperation among international and local partners to address complex regional development challenges. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Kenya and Somalia, with significant roles in regions such as Gedo and Baidoa. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly within the Somali community. This experience has equipped them with a nuanced understanding of the socio-political landscape and operational challenges in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Somali speaker, fluent in English and Kiswahili. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work in Kenya and Somalia, and collaboration with multilingual teams in international development projects. Their proficiency in these languages supports effective communication and coordination across various cultural and operational settings. The expert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Security Management from Kenya Methodist University, Kenya, completed in 2014. Additionally, they have obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Mandera Secondary School and the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from Mandera DEB.