Mohamed Ali omar
Baidoa
Summary
A hardworking, dedicated development and humanitarian aid worker with technical expertise in areas of emergencies, livelihoods, WASH, research, community development, and community-driven reconstruction, with a bachelor's degree in social work and social administration. Experienced in program design, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborated with GREDO, WASDA, and HACOF Somalia. Exceptional team management and teamwork skills, adept at building and motivating teams. Committed to personal and collective success in fostering resilient communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator -FSL
GREDO
Baidoa
04.2023 - Current
- Led community mobilization, sensitization, mapping, and prioritization activities, aligning with OCHA priorities to ensure an effective response.
- Coordinated program planning and implementation with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with local needs and project objectives.
- Collaborated with Finance, Logistics, and Security teams to ensure timely implementation of activities, adherence to budgets, and compliance with GREDO's standard operating procedures.
- Developed and tracked detailed work plans, addressing challenges, and incorporating lessons learned.
- Ensured accurate and equitable beneficiary selection and verification processes.
- Represented GREDO in coordination and project meetings, enhancing collaboration, and avoiding duplication of efforts.
- Monitored and evaluated project outcomes, leveraging data for informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Snr Programme officer -FSL/Wash
GREDO
Baidoa/Hudur
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Actively participated in biweekly and monthly coordination meetings to align projects with state-level food security and livelihoods objectives, identifying gaps, and preventing duplication of efforts.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and reporting, emphasizing key achievements and areas for improvement.
- Developed case studies to highlight the impact of programs on communities.
- Managed cash-based interventions, including cash and voucher assistance, ensuring adherence to GREDO standard operating procedures, meeting beneficiary selection criteria, and identifying vulnerability status to align with project objectives and donor requirements.
- Engaged communities in project implementation and beneficiary selection, ensuring inclusivity, and transparency.
- Managed, documented, and addressed beneficiary feedback mechanisms to meet project objectives, and ensure beneficiary satisfaction.
- Managed the distribution of hygiene kits and water trucking operations to meet WASH objectives.
- Engaged stakeholders and community leaders to strengthen collaboration and promote project ownership.
- Conducted assessments to refine strategies and enhance project implementation.
- Worked with security teams to ensure the safety and integrity of project activities and staff.
Meal Officer
GREDO
Bardhera
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided technical support for implementing the MEAL plan, including tool usage, and field monitoring using quality benchmark checklists.
- Compiled monthly output trackers for emergency responses, and conducted pre-test and post-test assessments to improve participant engagement during workshops and training sessions.
- Held debriefing sessions with the program team to review field findings, document agreed actions, and update the action plan tracker.
- Disseminated monitoring reports to program focal points, and ensured timely implementation of agreed actions.
- Managed a database to track complaints and feedback, preparing monthly reports, and escalating serious issues like fraud or misconduct to management.
- Ensured that children were involved in the entire project cycle in accordance with GREDO Practice Standards.
- Supported the display of accountability banners at all program sites, and verified adherence to program standards during visits.
Filed Supervisor
HACOF
Kismayu/Dhobley
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with local stakeholders, community leaders, and authorities to ensure smooth project implementation and alignment with community priorities.
- Communicated project objectives to local authorities, and organized meetings with leaders to discuss priorities and project alignment.
- Coordinated with security focal points to assess situations when targeting new project villages, and ensure team safety.
- Provided technical guidance to field team members on mobile data collection applications (e.g., Kobo and ODK), and ensured workflow clarity.
- Set performance goals aligned with HACOF's plans, communicated goals to the team, and ensured high-quality data collection during fieldwork.
- Conducted training sessions, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) as needed.
- Monitored the field team's productivity, providing feedback, and maintaining data confidentiality and proper storage.
- Addressed complaints, resolved problems, and ensured accurate timekeeping and record maintenance.
- Prepared and submitted performance reports in compliance with HACOF policies.
Project Officer-FSL
WASDA
Dhobely
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed food and cash assistance interventions (including vouchers) in alignment with the emergency response plan, coordinating with taskforces for smooth execution.
- Engaged with communities and local leaders to ensure alignment with project objectives, and foster active participation in implementation.
- Ensured timely completion of project activities, adhering to project plans, standards, and donor requirements.
- Led field assessments, market monitoring, and food security input distribution, ensuring effective and efficient execution.
- Provided technical support to the field team, including guidance on data collection tools (e.g., Kobo and ODK), and task delegation.
- Conducted training, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) to ensure proper engagement and data management.
- Monitored project progress and expenditures, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards.
Education
Diploma - Management &Leadership
Management Universty of Africa(MUA)
Nairobi04-2024
Diploma - Project Management
Alison College
Online 12-2023
Bachelor - Social Work And Social Administration
Africa Graduate University
Mogadishu09.2022
KCSE certificate -
Kamor Secondary School
Mandera10.2018
Skills
- Decision Making
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Program Management
- Report Writing
- Data Analysis
- GIS
- Project Planning
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Training and Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Entry
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Data Management
- Networking
- Adaptability
- Proposal development
- Risk analysis and management
- Virtualization
Languages
- Somali
- English
- Arabic
References
- Abdinasir Aden Osman, FSL Programme Manager, GREDO, Mogadishu, Somalia, +252615847957, abdinasir.adan@gredosom.org
- Rashid Ali Ahmed, FSL Programme Manager, WASDA, Mogadishu, Somalia, 252615237450, rashid.ali@wasda.org.in
- Abdikarim Abdullahi Ali, Research Officer, HACOF, Mogadishu, Somalia, +252616504504, aabdullahi@hacof.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator -FSL
GREDO
04.2023 - Current
Snr Programme officer -FSL/Wash
GREDO
03.2022 - 02.2023
Meal Officer
GREDO
07.2021 - 12.2021
Filed Supervisor
HACOF
01.2020 - 12.2020
Project Officer-FSL
WASDA
01.2019 - 11.2019
Diploma - Management &Leadership
Management Universty of Africa(MUA)
Diploma - Project Management
Alison College
Bachelor - Social Work And Social Administration
Africa Graduate University
KCSE certificate -
Kamor Secondary School
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