Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, this expert specializes in humanitarian aid, security, development, and political affairs, particularly within the Horn of Africa. Key skills include project management, community development, peacebuilding, advocacy, and translation. The expert has led initiatives with international donors, managing grants and programs at senior levels, and has translated thousands of critical documents for governments and international organizations. Career highlights include successful project completions, establishing regional offices, and securing multimillion-dollar projects. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy advising.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNOCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA, Dfid, IDB, OIC, OXFAM, Global Fund, and Americares. Involvement has included project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in sectors like humanitarian aid, health, education, and governance. These projects have been implemented on a regional scale across countries including Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and beyond. The expert has also been involved in institutional fundraising with entities like the EU, UNICEF, and IOM.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles across sectors including humanitarian aid, poverty reduction, human rights, water and sanitation, and institutional development. Responsibilities have encompassed project management, advocacy, community development, and translation services. The expert has managed regional and international projects, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as governance and social development. Significant contributions have been made across the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, with a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Somali, Arabic, and English, utilizing these languages extensively in translation tasks for international organizations, including the United Nations. This linguistic expertise has been applied in various contexts, such as humanitarian aid, advocacy, and policy advising, across regions like Somalia, Kenya, and the UK. The expert holds a Master of Science in Development Studies from London South Bank University, UK, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Development Studies and International Relations from London Metropolitan University, UK. Further education includes studies at Hogeschool Katholieke Leergangen (Fontys University of Applied Science) in the Netherlands and an MBO SD Diploma in Social Studies from Doha, Qatar.