Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8.5 years of experience, the expert is a passionate educator adept at teaching in multicultural classrooms across primary, secondary, and university levels. The career highlights include leading initiatives in education quality control and computer instruction, contributing significantly to project implementation and capacity building. The expert's project experience encompasses work with Windle International Kenya and the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees, showcasing skills in MS Office, HTML, and data visualization. Recognized by the UNHCR for contributions to refugee education, the expert has held leadership roles, mentoring and training educators with a focus on equity and technological literacy.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation projects within the education sector, the expert has focused on refugee education and crisis contexts. The work includes roles with the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees project and the Connected Learning in Crisis Consortium, involving research and capacity building in Dadaab, Kenya. This involvement with international donor-funded initiatives has been acknowledged by the UNHCR, emphasizing efforts to improve educational outcomes for displaced populations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including education, standards and consumer protection, anti-corruption, SME and private sector, program and resource management, audit, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Quality Education Control Tutor, Computer Instructor, and Program Mentor have focused on educational quality and capacity building. The interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in education and promoting culturally responsive teaching methodologies. The geographic scope of work primarily covers Kenya, with significant involvement in the Dadaab refugee camps, addressing educational challenges in crisis and displacement settings. Extensive experience in Kenya, particularly in the Dadaab refugee camps, has provided a profound understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in crisis contexts. Additionally, education completed in Canada further broadens international exposure and expertise.

Languages and education

With proficiency in several languages, including Somali (native), English, Swahili, and Arabic, the expert has utilized these skills in multicultural and multilingual educational settings. This linguistic capability has been pivotal in teaching and mentoring roles within refugee camps and international projects, facilitating collaboration with diverse teams and education in under-resourced environments. The educational background includes a Master of Education in Language, Culture, and Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from York University, Canada. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Teacher Education – Primary from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Imara Central Teacher Training College, Kenya. A Certificate in Educational Studies – Elementary from York University complements this academic foundation, focusing on culturally responsive teaching methodologies.