Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 9 years of experience in water engineering, the expert specializes in comprehensive water studies, project design, and development. Career highlights include managing a 2 million budget for water projects, demonstrating strong project management and financial oversight capabilities. With expertise in GIS and mapping software, the expert has led initiatives in borehole drilling and dam construction. Previously held roles include managing a team of 12, and executing WASH programs in humanitarian contexts, significantly improving water accessibility and quality through collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with Save the Children International, focusing on rural water engineering and hydrogeology projects in Somalia. This collaboration involved project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the water and sanitation sector. The projects were national in scope, aiming to improve water access and management through initiatives such as borehole drilling and dam construction. The work was conducted in Somalia and Somaliland, enhancing community access to clean drinking water and promoting sustainable development in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, energy, training, and water and sanitation. Responsibilities have included roles such as Rural Water Engineer and Hydrogeologist, with duties in project design, implementation, and management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans water engineering, sanitation, geology, and hydrogeology, with a focus on humanitarian WASH projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Somalia and Somaliland, where contributions have been made to sustainable development and improved water resource management. Extensive geographic experience in these areas has led to a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in water engineering and humanitarian projects have significantly contributed to regional development and the improvement of water accessibility and management.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is a native speaker of Somali and fluent in English, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. Additionally, they possess excellent reading and writing skills in Arabic, with basic speaking proficiency. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings in Somalia and Somaliland, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to effective project implementation in diverse linguistic environments.

Background includes a pursuit of a Master of Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering at Amoud University in Somalia. Educational achievements also include an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Groundwater Resource Management from Aqua Foundation Academy in India, and a BSc (Hon) in Geology and Water Resource from Gollis University in Somaliland. These qualifications underscore expertise in water engineering and resource management.