Naima Yusuf
Hargeysa,WO
Summary
Dynamic finance assistant with a proven track record at Innovative Development Solutions, excelling in quantitative data analysis and organizational skills. Spearheaded project execution, enhancing community development indicators by 30%. Expert in SPSS and adept at leading training sessions, I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and fostering team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Innovative Development Solutions
02.2024 - Current
- Support the entry of all financial transactions into relevant forms, ensuring accuracy and order
- Manage records, file invoices, delivery orders, and contracts
- Assist the finance department and projects in tracking expenditures
- Review procurement proposals and follow up on outstanding payments
- Update files and ensure proper document maintenance and retrieval
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, travel arrangements, and conferences for executive team members
- Assist in the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities
Survey
IOM
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Engaged with youth to learn about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding migration
- Collected data on local opportunities to provide accurate information to youth
Assessment on Street Children
Save the Children
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted surveys and interviews to assess the needs of street children
- Developed recommendations based on findings to inform program development
Fieldwork
NIS Foundation
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with the NIS Foundation on the ISED project, focusing on community empowerment and capacity building
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to enhance local skills and knowledge
- Gathered and analyzed feedback from participants to improve program effectiveness
- Worked closely with community leaders to ensure project alignment with local needs and priorities
Field Researcher
REEVS, ID
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted on-site field research in Gabiley, Borama, and Buro
- Implemented survey tools and methodologies for data collection
- Interacted with local populations to gather quantitative data
- Ensured data quality through meticulous validation and verification procedures
- Analyzed collected data to derive meaningful insights and support project outcomes
- Developed comprehensive data collection plans, including sampling strategies and timelines
Intern
Somaliland Research and Development Institute (SORADI)
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Contributed to community development projects, including needs assessments, program design, and implementation
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of community initiatives
- Engaged with community stakeholders to ensure their participation and feedback in project planning and implementation
- Promoted community participation and accountability initiatives
- Advocated for the rights and well-being of affected populations, mainstreaming protection principles
- Facilitated effective communication and information sharing with affected communities
Project Assistant
Ministry of Water Resource
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted the project management team in developing project plans, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes
- Conducted data analysis using SPSS to assess the impact of projects on community development indicators
- Collaborated with team members to prepare reports and presentations summarizing project results and recommendations
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Ensured the quality and integrity of M&E data through rigorous verification and validation techniques
- Stayed updated on emerging trends in M&E practices and participated in professional development activities
- Documented lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from M&E activities
Education
M.A. - Project Planning and Management
University of Admas
Hargeysa09.2023
Advanced Data Analysis Certification - SPSS Training
02.2021
Diploma - Computer Applications
Apple College
10.2019
B.A. - Development Studies
University of Admas
HargeysaSkills
- Project planning
- Project execution
- Goal definition
- Schedule development
- Progress monitoring
- Quantitative data analysis
- Qualitative data analysis
- SPSS
- Risk identification
- Risk assessment
- Mitigation strategies
- Organizational skills
- Motivational skills
- Training skills
References
- Mohamed Ali Samater, Manager, Ministry of Water Resources, 063-44384405
- Mohamed Abdi, Program Manager, SORADI, 063-6353408
Training
- Election Day Training for SONSAF, Elaf-weyn, Sanaag, Somaliland, 05/28/21
- COVID-19 Training for SCRS, Gar-adag, Sanaag, Somaliland, 07/12/20
- Gender Equity in Education Training, Hargeysa, Somaliland, 07/12/19
Fieldworkexperience
- REEVS, ID, Field Researcher, 03/01/24, 07/01/24, Conducted on-site field research in Gabiley, Borama, and Buro., Implemented survey tools and methodologies for data collection., Interacted with local populations to gather quantitative data., Ensured data quality through meticulous validation and verification procedures., Analyzed collected data to derive meaningful insights and support project outcomes., Developed comprehensive data collection plans, including sampling strategies and timelines.
- ISED Project for NIS Foundation, Fieldwork, 07/01/24, Collaborated with the NIS Foundation on the ISED project, focusing on community empowerment and capacity building., Conducted workshops and training sessions to enhance local skills and knowledge., Gathered and analyzed feedback from participants to improve program effectiveness., Worked closely with community leaders to ensure project alignment with local needs and priorities.
- Assessment on Street Children for Save the Children, Field Researcher, 09/01/24, Conducted surveys and interviews to assess the needs of street children., Developed recommendations based on findings to inform program development.
- Survey for IOM, Field Researcher, 10/01/24, Engaged with youth to learn about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding migration., Collected data on local opportunities to provide accurate information to youth.
Languagesandtechnicalskills
- Data analysis using Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, SPSS, and STATA.
- Fluent in English.
Timeline
Survey
IOM
10.2024 - 10.2024
Assessment on Street Children
Save the Children
09.2024 - 09.2024
Fieldwork
NIS Foundation
07.2024 - 07.2024
Field Researcher
REEVS, ID
03.2024 - 07.2024
Finance Assistant
Innovative Development Solutions
02.2024 - Current
Intern
Somaliland Research and Development Institute (SORADI)
01.2020 - 06.2020
Project Assistant
Ministry of Water Resource
01.2016 - 02.2018
M.A. - Project Planning and Management
University of Admas
Advanced Data Analysis Certification - SPSS Training
Diploma - Computer Applications
Apple College
B.A. - Development Studies
University of Admas
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