Abdikadir Abdisalan

• Successfully spearheaded EU funded multi-million initiatives to address natural resource management(NRM) and climate change adaptation in Puntland State of Somalia , leading to improved resilience, food security, and household incomes among targeted pastoralist population
• I was consortium Manager for CARE International to the EU funded cross-border project- Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa(BORESHA) implemented by CARE, DRC, World Vision and private sector (Tetra tech) in Mandera (Kenya), Gedo region(Somalia) and Dolo Ado woreda(Ethiopia)
• Implemented comprehensive borderlands natural resource management programme across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, resulting in improved livelihoods and ecosystem resilience for cross-border communities.
• Currently i am the Programme Manager to the DANIDA funded Community-led Innovative Solution for Building Resilience(COLISBR) project that CARE is implementing in Sanaag region, Somaliland under the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) initiative
• Strengthened the Participatory Rangeland Management (PRM) Approach within pastoralist communities, leading to enhanced sustainable management and productivity of range land resources, and improved livelihood outcomes.
• Strengthened organizational capacity at the Ministry of Environment, natural resource and Climate Change by leveraging my expertise in environmental and natural management. This resulted in improved policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Significantly contributed to proposal development and successful implementation of diverse climate and resilience initiatives like BORESHA, SOMREP, and AART project.
• Managed project budget, mentored and supervised assigned staff for the programme

• Provided overall coordination to project cycle management for multi-sectoral projects covering food security, livelihoods and delivery of emergency life saving interventions to vulnerable people, mainly women and children.
• Maintained compliance with donor guidelines by overseeing the implementation of project agreements and submitting narrative reports within specified deadlines.

• Led organization’s MEAL function
• Developed project monitoring data collection tools and tracked project performance
• Consolidated and prepared monthly and quarterly narrative reports submitted to the donor.
• Provided oversight and participated in project baseline and evaluation studies.

• Provided technical leadership and successfully managed projects focused on conserving, protecting, and sustainably managing the environment and natural resources, resulting in enhanced biodiversity and socio-economic development.
• As technical focal person, managed the natural resource management component of the World Bank funded Aridlands Resource Management Programme from 2004 to 2012. Enhanced drought preparedness and response capacities of vulnerable pastoralist, farmers, and local institutions
• Ensured compliance with environmental and natural resource laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Led the integration of climate change adaption and mitigation measures into SIDA-funded Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP), improving program effectiveness
• Advocated for green and circular development approach
• Actively sought out grant opportunities that would benefit the community as a whole.

• Supported the department's supply chain function, ensuring timely sourcing of goods and services.
• Ensured compliance with department's procurement strategies, rules, and procedures.
• Prepared departmental work plans and budgets.
• Provided technical support for internal and external customers via telephone, email and meetings
• Documented minutes of management meetings

Taught and demonstrated agriculture skills to secondary school students (15 to 18 years old), fostering an appreciation for agriculture and cultivating valuable farming skills.