Mohamed Abdisalaam Omar
Manager Programs
Mogadishu
Summary
Reference
Mohamed Hassan
Head Field Operations, IMC- Somalia
Contact No: +252 61 5323272
Email:
Mural
Project Director, SRD Organization Somalia
Contact No: +252 61 9300673
Email: Crmursal1@gmail.com
Hussein Ali Omar
Senior HR Manager, ORDA Organization Somalia Mission
Contact No +252 61 5834260
Overview
3
3
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Programs
Somalia Mission International Medical Corps (IMC)
Mogadishu, Banaadir
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Work closely with Director, Coordinator and Reporting to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants.
- Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions to achieve objectives and contribute to country wide strategy development.
- Analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation.
- Implement and maintain prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs.
- Contribute to production of proposals for new projects.
- Confers with and advises staff, and others key stakeholders to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation.
- Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective Monitoring and Evaluation systems to reach desired impact.
- Conduct regular field visits to evaluate program effectiveness, to develop improved methods; share findings with the program coordinator to advise the general direction of the program.
- Convey relevant information from program coordinator and senior management to program staff to keep them informed and engaged in strategic direction of the program.
- Work with field site teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
- Work with staff to produce timely and high-quality data and reports.
- In collaboration with grants and management personnel, identify funding opportunities and contribute to the design of new program concepts. Draft concept notes, working budgets, assessment reports, and results framework.
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
- Determine training needs for the programs’ staff.
- Train national staff to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs.
- Supervise staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations.
- Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff.
- Maintain frequent communication with Program Coordinator to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
- Maintain regular coordination with program support officer to ensure smooth operational processes are in place and are supporting the implementation of the program activities
- Work with Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
- Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities
- Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary Integrate MEAL approaches and activities into program plans and operations, outlining how MEAL will be implemented each stage of the program cycle.
Officer, Program Protection
International Medical Corps, IMC
Mogadishu, Banaadir
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Work closely with Coordinator, GBV, staff team, local partners and community stakeholders, as relevant, to plan program interventions.
- Support GBV assessments as required
- Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks, as appropriate
- Lead implementation of GBV relevant program activities
- Ensure effective community participation throughout implementation, including leadership of women and girls
- Lead implementation of specific approaches, as relevant
- Train staff, partners and cross-sector actors, as relevant
- Oversee distribution of dignity kits, where relevant
- Support community volunteers engaged for GBV outreach, where relevant
- Recruit and supervise Community Mobilizers, where relevant
- Train and coach staff
- Develop support strategies for GBV staff, foster teambuilding, and support principles of self-care
- Do yearly performance appraisal for the GBV staff
- Observe the GBV team adhere IMC Safe guarding policies and code of conducts.
- Facilitate staff monthly Timesheet.
- Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly
- Oversee post-distribution monitoring, where relevant
- Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities
- Contribute to internal and external reports
- Coordinate regularly with the GBV Manager and participate, as required, in broader team meetings
- Promote a survivor-centred approach in all internal and external coordination meetings
- Represent program goals and GBV standards
Officer, Country Program
Somalia Mission International Medical Corps (IMC)
07.2019 - 03.2024
- In close coordination with the supervisor, review existing monitoring and evaluation systems and develop new systems that will ensure quality program implementation and reporting.
- Provide guidance to program staff as required to ensure successful implementation and reporting of programs, grants, and contracts.
- Monitor the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of program performance and consequent program adjustments.
- Respond to donor inquiries regarding program activities as directed.
- Coordinate the production of various informational grant program-related documents upon request by supervisor or senior management.
- Coordinate weekly meetings with national program staff as directed.
- Support the development of new project proposals for institutional and private donors. Contribute to program reporting.
- Identify program funding opportunities and securing donor meetings for Country Director
- Assist field programs when needed.
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
- Maintain frequent communication with supervisor to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated.
- Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Project Officer
Service for Rescue and Development (SRD)
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Take leadership of the project in terms of high quality, timely deliveries, narrative reporting, and close cooperation with the project coordinator.
- Oversee all the project activities in the project location, Plan and implement all the project activities in the field, assisting the staff in the field.
- Carry out networking of the project with local administration, and other stakeholders in the project area, maintaining links with community committees and elders, engaging consistently with beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate the selection of beneficiaries through targeting, registration, and verifications and ensure that the proper beneficiary selection and verification procedure and criteria are followed.
- Prepare detailed activity implementation plans for the activities (distribution of inputs and beneficiaries)
- Provide regular reports and feedback on the status and effectiveness of the activities to the project coordinator
Project Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
- Maintain frequent communication with supervisor to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated.
- Provide guidance to program staff as required to ensure successful implementation and reporting of programs, grants, and contracts.
- Monitor the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of program performance and consequent program adjustments.
- Respond to donor inquiries regarding program activities as directed.
- Coordinate the production of various informational grant program-related documents upon request by supervisor or senior management.
- Coordinate weekly meetings with national program staff as directed.
- Support the development of new project proposals for institutional and private donors. Contribute to program reporting.
- Identify program funding opportunities and securing donor meetings for Country Director
- Assist field programs when needed.
Project Assistant
Mogadishu Organization for Rescue and Development (ORDA)
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for working with district authorities in target areas to select target communities in accordance.
- Liaised with local leaders and local and national government authorities about safety in the assigned target communities, and responsible for establishing point of contact with all target communities (i.e. community entry).
- Facilitated advocacy workshops aimed at armed violence reduction.
- Facilitated advocacy processes in assigned target communities and its messages and purposes.
- Facilitated community dialogue processes in target communities and ensure the representation and participation of all socio-economic groups in the community.
- Supported the selected communities to prioritize their needs for utilization of grants.
- Monitored the implementation of said Peace Dividend by the assigned target communities and support the communities to improve implementation.
Education
Master of Science in Public Health (MSc) -
Diploma in Social Work - undefined
City University of Mogadishu
01-2023
Bachelor in Public Health - undefined
Salaam University
01-2018
Certificate in Secondary Education - undefined
Al Aqsa School
01-2014
Skills
Humanitarian Programme Management
Programme Development and Planning
Training, Facilitation, and Capacity Building
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
Climate Change and Sustainable Development Programming
Project Implementation and Management
Community Mobilization and Engagement
Trainings & Workshops
- PIMS (Project Information Management System) Training – Programme data management, reporting, monitoring, and implementation.
- Participated in programmer planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation trainings.
- Attended workshops on project management and programme development.
- Completed training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL/M&E).
- Participated in community engagement and stakeholder coordination workshops.
- Attended capacity-building sessions on humanitarian and development programming.
- Completed training on report writing, data collection, and data analysis.
- Participated in leadership, team management, and communication skills workshops.
- Attended trainings on protection, gender mainstreaming, and safeguarding principles.
- Communication & Report Writing – activity reports, case studies, success stories.
- Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) – Planning, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions during crises.
- Leadership & Team Management – supervision, delegation, and conflict resolution.
- Strategic Planning & Proposal Development – donor requirements, log frames, budgeting.
- Financial Management – budget tracking, cost allocation, donor compliance
- Nutrition Information Systems & SMART Survey – Data collection, reporting, and analysis of nutrition indicators.
- Monitoring & Evaluation for Nutrition Programs – Tools, reporting frameworks, and accountability mechanisms.
- Leadership and Coordination – Participation in nutrition cluster/coordination mechanisms.
- Facilitated workshops for community members and humanitarian staff
Timeline
Manager Programs
Somalia Mission International Medical Corps (IMC)
04.2024 - 03.2026
Officer, Program Protection
International Medical Corps, IMC
07.2022 - 07.2025
Officer, Country Program
Somalia Mission International Medical Corps (IMC)
07.2019 - 03.2024
Project Officer
Service for Rescue and Development (SRD)
06.2018 - 06.2019
Project Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
11.2017 - 05.2018
Project Assistant
Mogadishu Organization for Rescue and Development (ORDA)
01.2016 - 10.2017
Certificate in Secondary Education - undefined
Al Aqsa School
Bachelor in Public Health - undefined
Salaam University
Diploma in Social Work - undefined
City University of Mogadishu