ABDIWAHID AHMED ABDULLAHI
Mogadishu
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Officer with extensive experience in managing and delivering impactful multi-sectoral programs. Skilled in needs assessments, stakeholder engagement, and budget management, ensuring timely and effective project delivery in challenging environments. Committed to fostering community-centered solutions that address vulnerabilities, promote resilience, and align with organizational and donor priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Chain Officer
Centre For Peace And Democracy
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct assessments to identify high-potential value chains that are compatible with climate-resilient livelihoods, such as agriculture, livestock, forestry, and non-timber forest products.
- Promote the implementation of sustainable practices throughout the value chain in order to boost productivity and environmental resilience.
- Develop and implement methods for integrating climate adaption and land restoration principles into value chain activities.
- Support the creation of market systems that incentivise environmental protection and responsible resource usage.
- Facilitate linkages between producers, processors, and markets to improve value chain connectivity and market access.
- Train producers and community members about sustainable production, post-harvest handling, and value addition practices.
- Organise market fairs, exhibitions, and trade partnerships to showcase and promote value-added products derived from restored landscapes.
- Monitor the performance of value chain initiatives and their effects on environmental restoration and livelihoods.
- Work together with NRM teams to guarantee that value chains are constructed using restorative and sustainable principles.
- Facilitate the use of digital tools for financial services, supply chain management, and market data.
- Collaborate with WASH and livelihoods teams to ensure value chain interventions contribute to holistic community development.
Education Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Mentored instruction staff in techniques for better helping students and managing classroom activities
- Conducted assessments of educational needs and developed strategies to address them
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, community groups, and other organizations to ensure that educational programs were effective and met the needs of those being served
- Evaluated educational programs and made recommendations for improvements
- Provided training and support to teachers, staff, and volunteers involved in educational programs
- Managed budgets related to educational programs, ensuring that they were allocated effectively and used efficiently
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for donors on the progress and performance of educational programs
- Monitored schools to ensure that they were implementing educational project
- Attended Education Cluster meetings to collaborate with other education professionals, share knowledge and best practices, and coordinate efforts to improve education outcomes
- Introduced educational inclusion program and oversaw implementation.
FSL & Livelihood Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Establish comprehensive work plans and budgets for livelihood and FSL interventions in accordance with project goals.
- Organize and facilitate community involvement and mobilisation meetings to determine the needs and priorities of the project.
- Assist beneficiaries with the timely distribution of goods, tools, and inputs in accordance with the project plan.
- In collaboration with community members, facilitate beneficiary selection procedures by utilising transparent and unambiguous criteria.
- Conduct regular visits to keep updates on project operations, evaluate improvement, and offer beneficiaries technical support.
- To monitor results and impacts and make sure that lessons learnt are incorporated into future programming, gather and evaluate project data.
- . Prepare excellent case studies, progress reports, and success stories and submit them on time and in accordance with donor specifications.
- Support the creation and use of instruments for project evaluation and monitoring.
- Promote integrated approaches to resilience building by coordinating with other organizational plans and sectors.
- Provide food security and livelihood strategies training and mentoring to project staff, local leaders, and community-based committees.
WASH Project Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Establish and implement through WASH project activities in accordance with project goals, such as promoting hygiene, sanitation, and water supply.
- To determine gaps in WASH infrastructure and services, do feasibility studies and needs assessments.
- Make ensuring that WASH infrastructure and service delivery incorporate sustainable and climate-resilient approaches.
- Develop and carry out programs to raise awareness of good hygiene, such as handwashing, water conservation, and sanitation.
- Train the community and school personnel on behaviour modification techniques and hygiene education.
- Support in distributing hygiene kits and keep an eye on how they are being used properly.
- Engage beneficiaries, stakeholders, and community leaders to ensure their active involvement in WASH project activities.
- Support the formation and training of community-based water and sanitation committees to promote ownership and sustainability.
- Address community issues and feedback about WASH services by using participatory methods and efficient communication.
- Train community members, local authority representatives, and other interested parties on WASH management, maintenance, and operation.
- Conduct workshops on climate-adaptive WASH practices and the management of water resources.
- Set up the indicators and methods for monitoring the effectiveness and impact of WASH programs.
- Conduct regular field visits to evaluate the quality, functionality, and sustainability of WASH infrastructure.
- Respond to WASH-related emergencies, such as droughts or floods, by providing immediate assistance and restoring vital facilities.
- Coordinate with other teams to address cross-cutting issues including health, nutrition, and shelter during an emergency.
- Collaborate with local governments, NGOs, and international organizations to ensure that WASH initiatives are consistent with national policies and strategies.
Shelter Project Officer
Karama Relief and Development Organization(KARDO)
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Conduct needs assessments to determine shelter requirements for vulnerable populations.
- Create detailed plans for shelter building, restoration, and maintenance that comply with project objectives and humanitarian standards.
- Assist with shelter design, including site planning, disaster-resistant features, and material specifications.
- Manage shelter building and renovation activities to meet timetables and budgets.
- Coordinate with contractors, community members, and local artisans to ensure effective shelter projects.
- Provide shelter supplies and tools to clients and oversee their proper use.
- Ensure construction sites are safe and follow building codes and guidelines.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor the progress of shelter activities.
- Ensure construction quality meets organisational and international standards, such as Sphere Standards.
- Provide fast solutions to any issues or delays in shelter implementation.
- Collaborate closely with community members to encourage active engagement in shelter projects.
- Support the establishment of community-based shelter committees to increase ownership and sustainability.
- Conduct community awareness programs on shelter safety, maintenance, and disaster risk reduction.
- Train local contractors, artisans, and project workers in construction practices and standards.
- Organize workshops for community members on shelter maintenance and climate-resilient building approaches.
- Provide detailed progress reports, success stories, and evaluations to supervisors and donors.
- Represent the organisation at shelter cluster meetings, technical work groups, and coordination forums.
- Advocate for community needs and align with sectoral strategies.
- Uphold safety standards at all project locations to ensure the safety of workers and beneficiaries.
- Coordinate shelter activities with other programs including WASH, protection, and livelihoods to enhance the impact of interventions.
Lecturer
Gollis University
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Enjoyed carefully preparing lecture notes and guides for IT courses
- Conducted research and assisted students with research knowledge
- Integration of the most current information technology into instructional programs to prepare students to compete in a rapidly changing world
- Worked directly with departmental office to improve administrative system and assisted head of department with publications and research
- Designed, administered and assessed student examinations and assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Information Technology
Technology
Mogadishu, Banadir10.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Al-hikma Secondary School
Mogadishu, Banadir05.2004
Skills
- IT support technician
- Service Desk Analyst
- Associate Network Engineer
- Help Desk Technician
- Network Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Planning and Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Participatory Approaches
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Microsoft 365
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Cultural Competence
Languages
Somali
English
Arabic
References
References can be provided if needed
Timeline
Value Chain Officer
Centre For Peace And Democracy
01.2024 - Current
Education Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
11.2021 - 12.2023
FSL & Livelihood Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
01.2019 - 10.2021
WASH Project Officer
Centre for Peace and Democracy
10.2017 - 12.2018
Shelter Project Officer
Karama Relief and Development Organization(KARDO)
03.2014 - 08.2017
Lecturer
Gollis University
02.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Al-hikma Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Information Technology
Technology
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