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Abdisalan Hassan Gaal

Abdisalan Hassan Gaal

Mogadishu,BN

Summary

Local Governance, Capacity, and Urban Development

A highly dedicated and experienced Local Governance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in public administration, project execution, and institutional capacity building in Somalia. Experienced as a Land Access & Building Permit Officer at the Municipality of Mogadishu, demonstrating direct expertise in policy implementation, regulatory compliance, and ensuring the legitimacy of land ownership, which directly supports organized urban development.

A results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to the objectives of the Dowladkaab Programme, skilled in:

  • Local Governance and Accountability: Proven ability to manage transparency in public service, with advanced training in Good Governance and applying PMP principles to programme execution.
  • Capacity Building and Training: Extensive experience as a Trainer and Principal, delivering targeted coaching and on-the-job training, essential for strengthening district administrations.
  • Data and Urban Support: Skilled in data analysis, recordkeeping, and verifying critical land position data, providing vital inputs for urban planning and monitoring efforts.

Work History

Land Access & Building Permit Officer at Yaqshiid.

Municipality Of Mogadishu
Mogadishu
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Regulatory Compliance & Technical Assistance: Reviewed and verified land ownership documents and building plans to ensure legitimacy and regulatory compliance before issuing permits. This demonstrates experience in implementing local policies and providing technical oversight.
  • Urban Planning Data: Matched and verified land positions and documentation for accuracy, collecting essential data relevant to urban planning and mapping activities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Provided detailed information about the land and building permit process to citizens, facilitating transparent community engagement and service delivery.

Land Access & Building Permit Officer at bondhere

Municipality Of Mogadishu
Mogadiahu
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Regulatory Compliance & Technical Assistance: Reviewed and verified land ownership documents and building plans to ensure legitimacy and regulatory compliance before issuing permits. This demonstrates experience in implementing local policies and providing technical oversight.
  • Urban Planning Data: Matched and verified land positions and documentation for accuracy, collecting essential data relevant to urban planning and mapping activities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Provided detailed information about the land and building permit process to citizens, facilitating transparent community engagement and service delivery.

Enrolment Staff & Head Of Printing Certificates

Anagraph Office
05.2016 - 03.2023
  • Data Management & Recordkeeping: Reviewed, processed, and verified applicants' information (including photos and fingerprints), and accurately entered data into the database. This is critical for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

  • Service Delivery: Issued identification and birth certificates, showcasing experience in essential decentralized service delivery at a local level.

Trainer

Bal'ad Community Internet Centre
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: (Implemented By NIS Foundation)
  • Provided IT Training On Internet-Related Subjects.
  • Developed And Delivered IT Courses For Students And Out-Of-School Youth.
  • Maintained Internet Café Equipment And Performed Network Troubleshooting.
  • Ensured Security, Virus Protection, And Data Backup Procedures.
  • Maintained A Clean And Organized Environment For Users.
  • (Implemented By NIS Foundation)

Principal

Somalia Top Touch Educational Institute & Vocational Medical Training (STT)
Mogadishu
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Managed Academic Quality And Timetables.
  • Provided Moral Support And Guidance To Students.
  • Identified And Addressed Educational Challenges Faced By Students.
  • Delivered Useful Training Sessions To Students.
  • Recruited Qualified Teachers To Improve Educational Standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7939
7939
years of post-secondary education

Education

Master of Arts - Disaster Resilience Leadership And Humanitaria Act

Upeace (university For Peace )
San José, Costa Rica (Online Program)

Master's Degree - Business Administration

Mahsa University
Malaysia

Bachelor's Degree - Public Administration

Somalia University
Mogadishu

Secondary Education -

Sheikh Hassan Barsane Primary And Secondary School
Mogadishu

Skills

PMP Certification Training (In Progress)

Status: Expected Completion: December 2025

Focus: Deepening knowledge in Project Integration, Risk, and Stakeholder Management, directly applicable to UN-Habitat programme oversight

Project Management Certificate, Kowneyn University, 08/01/13

Timeline

Land Access & Building Permit Officer at Yaqshiid.

Municipality Of Mogadishu
06.2024 - 08.2025

Land Access & Building Permit Officer at bondhere

Municipality Of Mogadishu
03.2023 - 05.2024

Enrolment Staff & Head Of Printing Certificates

Anagraph Office
05.2016 - 03.2023

Trainer

Bal'ad Community Internet Centre
03.2015 - 03.2016

Principal

Somalia Top Touch Educational Institute & Vocational Medical Training (STT)
01.2013 - 10.2014

Master of Arts - Disaster Resilience Leadership And Humanitaria Act

Upeace (university For Peace )

Master's Degree - Business Administration

Mahsa University

Bachelor's Degree - Public Administration

Somalia University

Secondary Education -

Sheikh Hassan Barsane Primary And Secondary School

Languages

Somali
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

References

  • Ahmed Mohanmed Mahamud (Ahmed Washiton), Mogadishu Port Manager, +252-612000750
  • Osman Haji Ahmed Nor, Operation Manager: Top Star Shipping Agency, Chairman at Greenland General Suppliers Services, Businessman, +252-615579046

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/01/93
  • Marital Status: Married

Workshops And Certifications

  • Fishery Training Certificate, Warshiq Rural Development Organization (WARDO), Mogadishu, 08/01/11
  • Project Management Certificate, Kowneyn University, 08/01/13
  • Fishery Training, Murdo Vocational Training Center, Mogadishu, 02/01/11
  • Computer Software and Hardware Training, Somali Computer Institute (SOCMIN), Mogadishu, 02/01/11
  • Leadership Certificate, Somali Hope Restore Organization, Mogadishu, 12/01/16
  • Attendance Certificate, Alqibrah Center for Training, Mogadishu, 12/01/16
  • Online Courses, YALINETWORK, 08/01/17, Management Strategies for People and Resources, Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance, Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprise, Servant Leadership
  • Online Course in Mathematics, Free Online Training Course Center, 09/01/17
  • Online Course in Understanding Databases, Free Online Training Course Center, 10/01/17

Personal Information

Academic Qualification

other

Workshops And Certifications

  • Fishery Training Certificate, Warshiq Rural Development Organization (WARDO), Mogadishu, 08/01/11
  • Project Management Certificate, Kowneyn University, 08/01/13
  • Fishery Training, Murdo Vocational Training Center, Mogadishu, 02/01/11
  • Computer Software and Hardware Training, Somali Computer Institute (SOCMIN), Mogadishu, 02/01/11
  • Leadership Certificate, Somali Hope Restore Organization, Mogadishu, 12/01/16
  • Attendance Certificate, Alqibrah Center for Training, Mogadishu, 12/01/16
  • Online Courses, YALINETWORK, 08/01/17, Management Strategies for People and Resources, Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance, Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprise, Servant Leadership
  • Online Course in Mathematics, Free Online Training Course Center, 09/01/17
  • Online Course in Understanding Databases, Free Online Training Course Center, 10/01/17

References

  • Ahmed Mohanmed Mahamud (Ahmed Washiton), Mogadishu Port Manager, +252-612000750
  • Osman Haji Ahmed Nor, Operation Manager: Top Star Shipping Agency, Chairman at Greenland General Suppliers Services, Businessman, +252-615579046

Hobbies and Interests

  • Disaster Simulation Gaming/Modeling: Engaging with complex simulation software or tabletop games that require strategic planning for resource allocation and recovery efforts during crises.
  • Community Capacity Building: Volunteering to conduct informal training sessions or workshops for local youth on topics like good governance, civic responsibility, or basic digital literacy/data entry.
  • Urban History and Policy Analysis: Dedicated reading and research into historical Mogadishu urban development policies and comparing them with contemporary resilience frameworks.

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