Siyad Abdi Elmoge
Mogadishu
Summary
Security risk management and linguist professional, with extensive experience in supporting field operations, holds both national and regional certifications in security risk management from the International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Security Assistant (Linguist)
Bancroft Global Development
Mogadishu
05.2018 - 03.2025
- Engaged with Bancroft mentors and Somali police during field missions to strengthen collaboration.
- Ensured compliance with the mission security clearance requests (MSCRs) to support incident reporting.
- Assisted in the implementation of the country-level security protocols, and supported security briefings.
- Supported in the interviews and investigations through accurate, culturally relevant language assistance.
- Provided real-time translations and interpretations to support the operational security activities in the field.
- Ensured positive information sharing with the local authorities, community members, and stakeholders.
- Achieved 95% alignment with the Security Assistant scope of effective field support and linguistic services.
MBEA Community Trainer
Netherlands Development Organization, SNV
Kakuma
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Delivered MBEA training sessions to promote energy access and market-based energy solutions.
- Facilitated community forums to gather input for inclusive, sustainable energy planning.
- Collaborated with local leaders to identify and address barriers to clean energy adoption.
- Supported youth engagement programs for enhancing capacity in renewable energy practices.
- Promoted inclusive energy strategies through coordinated stakeholder outreach for the MBEA.
- Strengthened community readiness through targeted awareness and capacity-building efforts.
- Achieved a 90% increase in local community participation and engagement in energy initiatives.
IGA Facilitator
Lutheran World Federation, LWF
Kakuma
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Delivered IGA and VSLA training sessions to boost financial literacy and self-reliance for the refugees.
- Identified individuals with special needs in sustainability in collaboration with the livelihood programs.
- Formed village savings and loan refugee groups, strengthened resilience, and improved financial access.
- Facilitated tailored training sessions in line with the income-generating activities, IGA, and VSLA groups.
- Facilitated linkages with microfinance institutions to provide access to loans to support vulnerable individuals.
- Monitored group performance and provided guidance on the income-generating activities and VSLA teams.
- Improved, contributing 65% to IGA/VSLA financial literacy for the beneficiaries through training and support.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of The People
Basedana, CA08-2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Greenlight Secondary School
Kakuma, Kenya11-2012
Skills
- Security risk management
- Security assessments
- Administrative support
- Incident reporting
- Security compliance
- Safety preparedness
- Field escort planning
- Security protocols
- MS Office
- Interpersonal
- Security Briefing
- Incident response
Certification
- Security Risk Management Professional (SRMP) - regional level, International NGO Safety and Security Association (INSSA), 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
- Security Risk Management Professional (SRMP) - country level, International NGO Safety and Security Association (INSSA), 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
- Core Humanitarian Certification, Disaster Ready, 01/01/2023, 12/31/2025
References
- Gerrit Breytenback, Logistics Officer, Bancroft Global Development, +252 61 611 2936, bretenbackgeritt@gmail.com
- Byaombe Lumona, associate Officer, Lutheran World Federation, +254702759202, byaombelumona@gmail.com
- Maricor Talalala, manager, Alma Rebus LLC, +639-152-629-342, mariecore.87@gmail.com
Language Competencies
- Somali, native
- English, fluent
Languages
Somali
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Spearheaded local initiatives to empower and support my own community, and advocated for inclusive programs to address durable community needs and resilience
Accomplishments
- Earned security risk management (SRMP) country and regional-level certifications from INSSA
- Earned core humanitarian certifications from DisasterReady
Timeline
Field Security Assistant (Linguist)
Bancroft Global Development
05.2018 - 03.2025
MBEA Community Trainer
Netherlands Development Organization, SNV
03.2016 - 04.2018
IGA Facilitator
Lutheran World Federation, LWF
02.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of The People
High School Diploma - General Studies
Greenlight Secondary School
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