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Isnina Ali

Isnina Ali

Mogadishu

Summary

Bringing over 5 years of robust experience in project management and implementation. Currently working as a protection coordinator with Save Somali and Children (SSWC), I offer a strong foundation in GBV prevention and response, child protection, safeguarding and PSEA. With a proven ability to efficiently lead diverse teams and manage resources to deliver outstanding results, I have honed my skills in crafting grant proposals that consistently meet donor expectations. Additionally, I excel in all facets of project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, ensuring projects adhere to the highest quality standards. I am adept at cultivating strong partnerships with external stakeholders to drive program success and have a rich background in conducting research and producing impactful reports. Skilled in advocating for policy reforms related to women's empowerment and protection, conducting comprehensive needs assessments, and utilizing research to improve the delivery of GBV-responsive services. Dedicated to advancing gender equality and social inclusion across all organizational programs, irrespective of their thematic focus

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Protection Coordinator

Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)
01.2023 - Current

Designing and implementing Protection programs in the organization

  • Provide technical support on a wide range of aspects including GBV survivor safety planning, safe house
    admissions, referrals for medical support of health facilities providing CMR such as SOS, Medina Hospital employing
    survivor-centered approaches in service delivery, GBV awareness campaigns, establishing and managing GBV support groups, managing GBV one-stop centers and Safe Houses, psychosocial counseling follow-ups, legal aid, engaging men in accountable practices (EMAP), and managing feminine kit inventories.
  • Support the implementation of the multi-district comprehensive GBV Prevention and Response services.
  • Organization's focal person on safeguarding, PSEA, Gender and inclusivity.
  • Train and facilitate the capacity building of staff on GBV case management, GBV prevention and response
    strategies, clinical management of rape, GBV survivor-centered approaches, psychosocial counseling, safeguarding, PSEA
  • Conduct mandatory safeguarding orientation for newly onboarded staff
  • Working closely with donors, INGO/NGOs, national GBV/CP clusters, community leaders, and respective local government authorities to streamline coordination.
  • Working with finance and procurement teams to ensure coordination and timely project implementation
  • Support the MEAL team in conducting regular project performance checks using standardized tools
  • Managing over 70 staff in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager.
  • Conducting project monitoring visits to project locations in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Cadaado and Gakacyo to oversee implementation progress and recommend the execution of remedial actions where necessary.

Project Manager (Protection,WASH, Health and Nutrition)

Save Somali Women and Children
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Management and implementation of the multi-district (Hodan, Afgooye, Baidoa and Cadaado) integrated comprehensive GBV Prevention and Response services, WASH, Health and Nutrition activities according to established standards.
  • Developed detailed project implementation and procurement plans.
  • Identifying and providing technical support to GBV, WASH and Health/nutrition Staff in all the 4 districts of operation
  • Working with finance and procurement teams to ensure coordination and timely project implementation
  • Working closely with community leaders and respective local government authorities to streamline coordination with stakeholders for the project's success
  • Contributed to the evidence base on effective GBV interventions through research and knowledge dissemination.
  • Support the MEAL team in conducting regular project performance checks using standardized tools
  • Ensuring safeguarding and mainstreaming of PSEA
  • Project design and proposal development and review
  • Organization's focal person on safeguarding.

Public Communication Officer

Executive Office of the President-Nairobi Metropolitan Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Writing and producing presentations, speeches, talking points, and press releases
  • Content development and management
  • Public relations: (Crisis communication, public information management)
  • Maximizing public participation and stakeholder engagement during major decision-making processes
  • Progress reporting on projects
  • Social media management i.e Facebook and Twitter
  • Monitoring broadcast, print, and digital media
  • Media planning (Publicity strategies and campaigns)
  • Creating and implementing communication strategies and plans
  • Strategic brand management
  • Responding to inquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations.

GBV Officer

Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Plan attend & facilitate monthly meetings with community leaders, support groups and other stakeholders
  • Supported in conducting community outreach in the IDPs camps on GBV and CFRM
  • Trained community members on survivor center approach and safe identification and referral of cases.
  • Ensure community members are mobilized to participate in anti-GBV activities in the camps
  • Develop interventions including, but not limited to, advocacy initiatives, awareness raising, targeted trainings, to strengthen protection response based on data
  • Ensure representation of SSWC at the sub regional CP/GBV cluster meetings as directed by the Program Manager.
  • Hold weekly & monthly planning sessions with staff and prepare work plans.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Education

Bachelors of Art in Diplomacy and International Relations - Arts and humanities

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Morop Girls High School
11.2014

Skills

  • Project Support
  • Strategic Planning
  • MS Office
  • Report Writing
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • GBV case management
  • Active Listening
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Training and Facilitation
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Needs Assessment
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management

(CAPM)- Project Management Institute (PMI)


Certificate in Arabic Studies- Jamia Technical Institute (JTI)


ToT training on Gender and Social Inclusion- CARE International Somalia


Primero GBVIMS+ ToT training - UNICEF/ UNFPA Somalia


Core CVA (cash voucher Assistance) training for project staff- Cash Working Group Somalia


Safeguarding Essentials- Humanitarian Leadership Academy


Investigating Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (e-learning course for partners)- DisasterReady.org


Humanitarian Coordination System- Nexus Consortium Somalia


Survivor centered response for GBV- IRC Somalia


Languages

Somali
Native language
Somali
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Swahili
Proficient
C2

leadership

Co-chair Somali NGO Consortium (SNC) Gender and Social Integration Working Group.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Protection Coordinator

Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)
01.2023 - Current

Project Manager (Protection,WASH, Health and Nutrition)

Save Somali Women and Children
01.2021 - 01.2023

Public Communication Officer

Executive Office of the President-Nairobi Metropolitan Services
01.2020 - 03.2021

GBV Officer

Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC)
01.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelors of Art in Diplomacy and International Relations - Arts and humanities

University of Nairobi

High School Diploma -

Morop Girls High School
Isnina Ali