Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Courses
Training
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Abas Hassan Abdi

Abas Hassan Abdi

Galmudug,Somalia

Summary

A passionate junior marine and fisheries expert dedicated to marine conservation and promoting a sustainable blue economy. Strong background in marine and fisheries science, oceanography, research, and collaborative teamwork. Committed to making a positive impact on ocean health through practical initiatives and community engagement. Ready to utilize expertise to contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of Marine resources..

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Scope Registrar (Team Leader) -Baxnaano Project

Norwegian Refugee Council
Hobyo, Galmudug- Somalia
08.2025 - Current
  • I was responsible for registering beneficiaries under the Baxnaano social safety net program. My duties included verifying households, collecting accurate biodata, entering information into the SCOPE system, ensuring transparency, supporting community awareness, and coordinating with field teams to make sure eligible families were properly enrolled for cash assistance

Head of Marine Environment and Coastal Protection

Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Dusamreb, Somalia
02.2024 - Current

As the Head of Marine Environment and Coastal Protection in Galmudug State, Somalia, I lead efforts to protect our marine and coastal resources. My work includes conserving ecosystems, engaging communities, organizing beach cleanups, implementing restoration projects, conducting environmental research and monitoring, collaborating with partners, and delivering education programs to promote sustainable practices.

Field Lead Officer

Hornfact Consulting ( Consultancy of inventory fisheries cooperatives Assessment Badmaal Project
Hobyo, Galmudug -Somalia
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • I served as the Field Lead Officer for the Consultancy, conducting an inventory of fisheries cooperatives and leading a comprehensive needs assessment. My responsibilities included coordinating field data collection, engaging with cooperatives and community members, verifying information, identifying capacity gaps, and compiling accurate findings to support project planning and decision-making.

Supervisor and BVR Operator

National Independent electoral and Boundaries Commission
Dhusamareeb, Galmudug,Somalia
06.2025 - 07.2025

I supervised voter registration activities and operated the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system. My role included managing the registration team, capturing and verifying voter data, handling technical issues, ensuring accuracy and transparency, and supporting a smooth and credible electoral process.

Enumerator - Cash Assistance Programs and PDM’s

Save The Children International
Dusamareeb, Galmudug - Somalia
01.2025 - 06.2025

Conducting community-level surveys and data collection on household vulnerability, child protection, nutrition, and cash assistance programs.

Supporting Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to assess the effectiveness and impact of

humanitarian cash support.

Ensuring quality data collection for evidence-based programming.

Conducting community-level surveys and data collection on household vulnerability, child protection, and nutrition to support humanitarian

interventions and program planning.

Field Supervisor -

LA Talin Associates ( Consultancy of National Fish Loss and Waste Assessment -Badmaal project )
, Somalia
08.2024 - 01.2025

I lead the national fish loss and waste assessment in Somalia, coordinating data collection across all federal member states, using the EFLAM and LT systems, analyzing trends, developing reduction strategies, and preparing detailed reports for stakeholders.

Head of Education & Awareness

Imam Malik Student Association (IMSA)
Mogadishu, Somali
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • As the Head of Competitions at Dugsiyada Imam Malik, I design educational programs, lead awareness campaigns, collaborate with teachers and experts, manage academic events, and support students’ development. I also collect feedback to improve initiatives. My goal is to create an enriching learning environment that empowers students to succeed and make informed decisions.

Head of competitions & Lecturer

Dugsiyada Imam Malik
Mogadishu, Somali
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • As the Head of Competitions at Dugsiyada Imam Malik, I lead and organize academic contests, select top-performing students, train and prepare them, coordinate events, analyze performance, and motivate learners. My role focuses on creating a supportive environment, improving student skills, and strengthening the school’s reputation for academic excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine and Fisheries Science

Somali National university
Mogadishu
01-2024

High School Diploma -

Dugsiyada Imam Malik
Mogadishu
05.2019

Skills

  • Marine biology
  • Fishery management and conservation
  • Computerized accounting
  • Research and data analysis
  • Collaboration and Team work
  • Leadership and decision making
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Fish Handling and Preservation
  • Mobile Data collection (kobotool box)
  • Coastal zone management

Languages

  • Somali
  • English
  • Arabic

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Politics
  • Tourism

Courses

  • Fish handling, Processing and packaging Jul 2021
  • Fishery economic in context of somalia Oct 2020
  • Marine biology Aug 2023
  • Oceanography: a key to better understandour worldMar 2023
  • Introductory course On SDG14 and Ocean governance sep 2024
  • Ecosystem approach to fisheries Jul 2024
  • Foundation of project management Jul 2023
  • Leadership for Fisheries Management Nov 2024
  • Sustainable fisheries Jan 2025
  • Introduction to Fisheries Management Jan 2025
  • Training the Trainers Workshop for fish loss and wasteAug 2024
  • Research methodology Dec 2022
  • Remote sensing Mar 2023
  • Manual and computerized accounting Oct 2022

Training

  • Training for sfish project for IUU fishing awareness at MOFBE, 11/01/23
  • Somali Blue economy investment forum, 11/01/23
  • Mogadishu environmental forum, 10/01/23
  • Mogadishu environmental summit, 10/01/23
  • Workshop for conservation of Marine life At MOECC, 12/01/23
  • Participation at Elnino mapping campaign for early warning, 10/01/23
  • Fish processing and Conservation, 06/01/22
  • Entrepreneurship program, 12/01/23
  • Attended training for QuickBooks for non-profit organizations at BRCE, 02/01/22
  • Attended seminar for QuickBooks online at BRCE, 01/01/23
  • Artificial intelligence, 08/01/23
  • Attended capacity building program (time management skill, leadership, creativity and critical thinking...etc) for SNU students union, 08/01/23
  • Somali fisheries investment conference- Dhaxal Reeb, 12/01/23
  • Training the trainers workshop in fish loss and waste assessment - LA TALIN & MFBE, 12/01/23

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Lead Officer

Hornfact Consulting ( Consultancy of inventory fisheries cooperatives Assessment Badmaal Project
09.2025 - 11.2025

Scope Registrar (Team Leader) -Baxnaano Project

Norwegian Refugee Council
08.2025 - Current

Supervisor and BVR Operator

National Independent electoral and Boundaries Commission
06.2025 - 07.2025

Enumerator - Cash Assistance Programs and PDM’s

Save The Children International
01.2025 - 06.2025

Field Supervisor -

LA Talin Associates ( Consultancy of National Fish Loss and Waste Assessment -Badmaal project )
08.2024 - 01.2025

Head of Marine Environment and Coastal Protection

Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
02.2024 - Current

Head of Education & Awareness

Imam Malik Student Association (IMSA)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Head of competitions & Lecturer

Dugsiyada Imam Malik
01.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Marine and Fisheries Science

Somali National university

High School Diploma -

Dugsiyada Imam Malik
Abas Hassan Abdi