Ahmed Muse Mohamed
Garoowe,NU
Summary
Dynamic development, governance, and project management professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in Somalia, collaborating with INGOs, UN agencies, and civil society institutions. Expertise includes Project Management, Public Financial Management (PFM), Governance Reform, Peacebuilding, Resource Mobilization, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Proficient in managing donor-funded projects while enhancing institutional capacity and cultivating partnerships with government entities, communities, and international stakeholders. Recognized for financial oversight, advocacy, and conflict resolution skills, consistently leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve impactful results in challenging environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Northern Resilience and Development Organization (NoRDO)
01.2024 - Current
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for multi-sector projects, ensuring alignment with NoRDO’s mission and donor-funded program goals in livelihoods, resilience, governance, and peacebuilding.
- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E) of projects to ensure timely delivery, high quality outputs, and measurable impact in line with donor compliance frameworks.
- Oversee fund management and financial accountability, including budget development, expenditure tracking, donor reporting, and ensuring robust internal controls to prevent financial and operational risks.
- Supervise project teams across different districts of Puntland, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management to strengthen staff capacity in program delivery and reporting.
- Mobilize resources through proposal development, concept notes, and partnership building with international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and donor agencies.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with line ministries, local authorities, clusters, CSOs, and communities, ensuring smooth coordination and alignment with state and federal government policies.
- Represent NoRDO in national and regional coordination platforms, donor briefings, and cluster forums, advocating for organizational priorities and contributing to sector-wide strategies on resilience and humanitarian response.
- Strengthen organizational systems and processes including M&E frameworks, data management, procurement planning, and donor compliance mechanisms.
- Ensure timely donor reporting (narrative and financial), reflecting both compliance and impact storytelling to enhance donor confidence and future funding opportunities.
- Drive capacity building initiatives for staff, partners, and community-based organizations in project cycle management, financial oversight, conflict-sensitive programming, and accountability to affected populations (AAP).
- Proactively identify program risks, challenges, and opportunities, and provide adaptive solutions to sustain project performance and resilience outcomes.
Consultant – Peacebuilding Project
CARE International
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Designed, facilitated, and delivered peacebuilding, governance, and reconciliation trainings for CSOs, traditional leaders, women, and youth groups across multiple districts in Puntland.
- Supported community dialogues and mediation efforts, strengthening collaboration between local authorities, elders, and civil society to resolve inter-clan and resource-based conflicts.
- Conducted conflict sensitivity assessments and developed training manuals, IEC materials, and facilitation guides tailored to Somali governance systems and local dynamics.
- Provided technical assistance in integrating peacebuilding and conflict prevention approaches into broader livelihood and resilience programming.
- Monitored field implementation of activities, ensuring compliance with donor standards (EU, SSF, UN agencies), reporting requirements, and program timelines.
- Produced technical reports, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned to inform program adaptation and donor learning platforms.
- Strengthening local partners’ and community groups’ institutional capacity in advocacy, governance, and peacebuilding approaches.
- Acted as a key liaison with government institutions, cluster forums, and donor representatives, ensuring alignment of project objectives with regional and national peacebuilding strategies.
Acting Executive Director
Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA)
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided strategic leadership and institutional oversight for PUNSAA, ensuring effective delivery of its governance, peacebuilding, and advocacy mandate.
- Coordinated the implementation of peacebuilding and governance projects related to Puntland and Federal elections, supporting inclusive dialogue between civil society and state actors.
- Oversaw organizational finance, administration, and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to DANIDA, EU, and SSF donors, while maintaining strong internal controls.
- Represented civil society platforms in policy dialogue forums with parliamentarians, judiciary representatives, ministries, and international partners to strengthen participatory governance.
- Led resource mobilization efforts, drafting concept notes, project proposals, and cultivating partnerships with international NGOs, UN agencies, and bilateral donors.
- Supervised staff and provided mentorship to strengthen internal systems of program management, monitoring & evaluation, and financial accountability.
- Promoted a culture of transparency, accountability, and open communication, improving organizational credibility and donor confidence.
- Advocated on behalf of Puntland civil society for inclusive governance, electoral reforms, and human rights protections, positioning PUNSAA as a trusted interlocutor between state and non-state actors.
Advocacy & Fundraising Officer
Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA)
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Designed and led advocacy campaigns on governance, civic space, human rights, and democratic participation, amplifying the role of civil society in Puntland and Somalia.
- Engaged with local authorities, regional institutions, and international partners to strengthen civil society’s voice in policymaking, legislative reforms, and accountability processes.
- Developed and submitted concept notes, proposals, and donor reports that successfully secured funding opportunities from EU, DANIDA, and other international partners.
- Maintained effective communications and knowledge-sharing systems, documenting lessons learned and ensuring advocacy initiatives were evidence-based and aligned with donor priorities.
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for CSOs, focusing on advocacy strategies, fundraising, governance monitoring, and resource mobilization.
- Supported networking and coalition-building among Puntland CSOs to enhance joint advocacy and collective influence on governance and peacebuilding agendas.
- Actively contributed to organizational planning and donor engagement, ensuring continuous visibility of PUNSAA’s role in governance and civic participation at both regional and federal levels.
Livelihood Project Trainer
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Designed and conducted livelihood, resilience, WASH, and environmental hygiene trainings for community groups, women, and local authorities in Eyl and Garowe.
- Mobilized, identified, and selected project beneficiaries in collaboration with village committees and district authorities, ensuring fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
- Developed and adapted training manuals, capacity-building modules, and community sensitization materials tailored to local needs and FAO/NCA program standards.
- Facilitated practical, hands-on workshops on cash-for-work interventions, sustainable agriculture practices, and rural development, improving household food security.
- Promoted community ownership and sustainability by strengthening local skills, leadership, and technical knowledge for the management of livelihood projects.
- Coordinated closely with government line ministries, local councils, and partner CSOs to ensure training programs were aligned with national and regional resilience strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated training outcomes, collecting feedback and lessons learned to improve future interventions and ensure alignment with FAO resilience objectives.
Puntland Project Coordinator
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided overall leadership for FCA’s peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and livelihood programs in Puntland, ensuring high-quality delivery of outputs in line with Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) objectives.
- Acted as FCA’s official field representative in Puntland, maintaining regular coordination and dialogue with government ministries, donors, civil society organizations, and international partners.
- Trained and mentored staff, community leaders, and partner organizations on peacebuilding, governance, advocacy, and project cycle management, strengthening local institutional capacity.
- Oversaw project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure compliance with donor guidelines, contractual provisions, and community priorities.
- Facilitated community dialogues, reconciliation forums, and conflict resolution initiatives, engaging elders, women, and youth in promoting peaceful coexistence.
- Supported the design and implementation of livelihood and resilience-building activities, contributing to household income generation and reduced vulnerability in conflict-affected areas.
- Produced regular progress and financial reports for donors and FCA’s regional office, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Ensured project accountability through the application of monitoring tools, beneficiary feedback mechanisms, and transparent reporting systems.
Education
MA - Development Studies
Daffodil International University
01.2017
BA - Business & Administration
Somali National University
01.1987
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Publisher
- Strong leadership
- Resource mobilization
- Donor compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
Selected Trainings And Workshops Conducted
- Peacebuilding & Reconciliation Trainings in 9 Puntland districts, SSF/NoRDO, 2023-2024
- Public Finance Management (PFM) Training for CSOs & Government Staff, EU, 2019
- Advocacy Training for Women Coalitions, CARE Somalia, 2019
- Human Rights Training for CSOs, KAALO/EU, 2018-2019
- WASH Trainings (PHAST & CHAST), NCA, 2015
- Governance & Conflict Transformation Trainings, CESVI, FCA, ARC, 2012-2014
References
Mr. Mohamed Yusuf
Country Director- Somalia
E-Mail Address: info@nordosom.org
Mobile Phone# +
Ms. Mari Paz Ortega; Former Program Manager, Cesvi (Italian Agency) Puntland
E-Mail Address: maripaz.ortega@gmail.com
SKYPE: Mari Paz Ortega
Dr Bashir Mohamed Hussein; Former Somalia Country Representative
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
E-Mail Address: shakiib.sheikh@gmail.com
WhatsApp #: + 252 90 782 8406
Emails
- Personal, walow543@gmail.com
- Work, Program.manager@nordosom.org
Timeline
Program Manager
Northern Resilience and Development Organization (NoRDO)
01.2024 - Current
Consultant – Peacebuilding Project
CARE International
01.2020 - 12.2023
Acting Executive Director
Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA)
06.2018 - 12.2019
Advocacy & Fundraising Officer
Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA)
01.2016 - 05.2018
Livelihood Project Trainer
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
12.2014 - 07.2015
Puntland Project Coordinator
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
01.2011 - 12.2013
BA - Business & Administration
Somali National University
MA - Development Studies
Daffodil International University
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