Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over nine years of experience in law, economics, and humanitarian aid, the expert excels in legal consultancy, trade policy, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading international projects, advising on trade regulations, and strengthening institutional capacities. Notable achievements encompass developing legal frameworks and strategic plans, enhancing governance structures, and fostering partnerships across East Africa. Skilled in negotiation, research, and stakeholder engagement, the expert effectively navigates complex socio-economic landscapes.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations, World Bank, European Union, GIZ, and Save the Children. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance and trade. These initiatives were regional and national in scope, primarily located in East Africa, including Somalia and Kenya, demonstrating the expert's ability to deliver impactful results in challenging environments.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in law, trade, humanitarian aid, and human rights, the expert has held roles such as Director, Legal Consultant, and Trade Law Advisor. Responsibilities have included providing legal consultancy, policy development, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans governance and economic development, with a regional focus on East Africa, enhancing trade facilitation and legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Extensive experience in East Africa includes working in countries such as Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, contributing to regional development initiatives.

Languages and education.

Fluent in Somali and Swahili, with English proficiency at C1 level and Arabic at B2 level, the expert has utilized these language skills in multilingual teams, translation tasks, and in-country work across East Africa, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse professional settings. The expert holds a Master's in Economics and Law from Lund University/Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa, Sweden. They also obtained an Executive Post-graduate Diploma in International Trade Policy and Trade Law from the same institutions. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Shariah and Law and a Certificate of Social Work from Puntland State University, Somalia. The expert also earned a Diploma of Education from Garowe Teachers Education College, Somalia, and a Secondary School Certificate from Sheikh Osman Omar Secondary School, Somalia.