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CV Mohamed Abdella
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MOHAMED NUR
Elbarde, Bakole Region-Somalia,00252|(H)00252617286888|(C)00252617286888
maxamad2011@gmail.com. Skype: Mohamed.nur80
1. Professional Summary
Dedicated and resourceful in multi-sector humanitarian development and research programs with a
strong work ethic and excellent breadth of experience in food security and livelihood programs,
Adept multitasked able to handle simultaneous high-pressure and volatile situations with
professionalism and efficiency, Strong negotiation and presentation abilities, flexible and capable
event coordinating professional with 12 years of experience in managing programs related to
Pastoral and Argo-pastoral livelihood development and research with stronger integrity and
collaborative spirit. Sophisticated in resolving problems and hitting program deadlines with tight
schedules
2. Skills
High experience in food security and livelihood programs
Strong negotiation and presentation abilities,
Flexible and capable event coordinating
Professional, strong integrity and collaborative spirit.
Sophisticated in resolving problems and hitting program deadlines with tight schedules
Strong familiarity with geopolitical circumstances in a variety of East African and Arab countries
Sound planning and time management abilities,
Superior, critical and creative thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills,
Good planner, flexible & hard work
Dependable, team player with working effectively with others
Self-motivated, ambitious, confident, profession and well-disciplined
Strong interpersonal skills keen to take on the daily challenges
Pro-active, innovative & result oriented
Excellent fluency in a number of foreign languages
3. WORK HISTORY
Food Security, Livelihood and Wash Program Manager Nov, 2015-Juanry, 2017
Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France); – Elbarde, Bakole region Somalia
Achievement
Contributed to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the Food security, lively
hood and WASH program
Identified needs and contribute to programme elaboration Contributed to the quality,
accountability and impact measurement process of food security, livelihood and WASH
program
Actively participated in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in the
intervention area
Supervised and managed 11 food security, livelihood and WASH program staff members as
well as assisted staff in routine and emergency operations as required
Streamlined and improved program operational implementation processes by maintained and
updated humanitarian situation in the intervention area on a daily, weekly & monthly basis
Prepared and submitted internal and external program periodic reports-progress
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Implemented a set of comprehensive tracking processes to monitor food security ,lively
hood & Wash program performance
Achieved actively stakeholders participation on the program implementation
Sustainable Energy Technology Program Manager February, 2015 - October, 2015
COOPI - COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE – Mogadishu –Somalia
Achievement
successfully implemented of SET4 FOOD Program in Mogadishu, in Banadir Region, South
Somalia in line with the regional proposed approaches for the energy sector
Facilitated consultative public events with National, international NGOs and institutions and
other stakeholders related to the proper energy solution
Produced communication (IEC) material about the project activities to create public
awareness
Facilitated and promoted a culture of transfer of technical knowledge on the energy
technologies
Ensured that energy program include cross cutting issues and mainstreaming of the same
scope
Prepared and submitted program innovative progress, case studs and success stores
Effectively coordinated with all local actors, authorities and communities in the program area
Deputy Director General March, 2014 - February, 2015
LOCAL NGO; (MARCH 2014- FEBRUARY 2015). Deputy Director General – Ethiopia
Achievement
Contributed establishment of nonprofit making grassroots organization and local established
community-based organization, to provide free medical care, potable water, agricultural
training, education, and other critical services for the poor people
ivities to donors, local government (as required
monthly, quarterly and final reports)
organizations working in humanitarian areas to facilitate information exchange on planned
activities
Developed and prepared quality concept note and full project proposals reflecting the NGO
vision and mission and submitted to donor and government
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
Being focal person for the DRC, Diaspora program funded Wash project entitled: Access to
sufficient safe drinking water and improved sanitation and hygiene practices increased in
Kabribayah Somali refugee Camp
Regional Climate Resilience Green Economy Project Coordinator March, 2013-February, 2014
Somali Region Environmental Protection, Forestry, Mines & Energy Development Authority –
Ethiopia
Achievement
Assured Climate Resilience Green Economy project activities were implemented in the region
by the different entities accordingly to the project policy and guidelines
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Facilitated & maintained good working relationships for all Climate Resilience Green Economy
project implemented entities in the region with their Federal counterparts
Confirmed local level initiatives significant innovative change stories, good practices and
challenges regarding to the Climate Resilience Green Economy to realize the objectives of
the project initiatives
Organized training and experience sharing events for stakeholders related to climate
resilience, zero net GHG emission development practices
Range and Forestry Research Process Director June, 2010- October, 2013
Somali Region Pastoral & Agro-pastoral Research Institute-Somali Region-Ethiopia
Achievement
Improved business process design by identified gaps of main research areas and included
high thematic research areas
Identified training needs for the business process staff and prepared capacity building/
training programs undertook the role of information gathering, making and exchange,
correspondent for the business process through measuring and monitoring the success of
the business process implementation
Evaluated research proposals and made recommendations accordingly
Conducted research to support new initiative proposals for feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Identified and developed research support within the business processes
Determined methods of strengthening and/or combining materials
Prepared reports, manuscripts, proposals and technical manuals for use by other scientists
Utilized a variety of software applications, including analytical, scientific development
Provided support to Research Scientists by assisting in research projects
Edited and proofread research reports and proposals Attended conference, supervision,
departmental, and outside meetings and training as requested
Dollo-Ado Research Centre Manager January, 2007 - June, 2010
Somali Region Pastoral & Agro-pastoral Research Institute-Somali Region-Ethiopia
Achievement
Participated prepared annual research strategic plans for research Center and Sub-centers
Evaluated research proposals and made recommendations accordingly
Conducted research to support new initiative proposals for feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Prepared research reports, manuscripts, proposals and technical manuals for use by other
scientist
Utilized a variety of software applications, including analytical, scientific, development
Provided support to Research Scientists by assisting in research projects
Edited and proofread research reports and proposals Attended research annual internal,
national and regional review meetings
Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
Verified adaptation trail management for evaluating different crop varieties and collected
data
Provided capacity building and support for 15 farmer research group
Gode Research Centre Manager January, 2005 - June, 2007
Somali Region Pastoral & Agro-pastoral Research Institute-Somali Region-Ethiopia
Achievement
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Participated and prepared annual research strategic plans for research Center and Sub-centers
Released 6 Rise, 2 Maize and 3 Sesame varieties adapted in Somali region of Ethiopia
different Agro-ecological areas
Evaluated research proposals and made recommendations accordingly. · Conducted
research to support new initiative proposals for feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Prepared reports, manuscripts, proposals and technical manuals for use by other scientists
Utilized a variety of software applications, including analytical, scientific, development
Provided support to Research Scientists by assisting in research projects
Edited and proofread research reports and proposals
Attended research annual internal, national and regional review meetings
Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
Verified adaptation trail management for evaluating different crop varieties and collected
data
Provided capacity building and support for 20 farmer research groups
Natural Resource Department Head February, 2004 - January, 2005
Jigjiga Research Centre – Somali region-Ethiopia
Achievement
Improved department research design by identifying main research gap areas
Including high thematic research areas within identified department research gaps
Identified training needs for the department staff and prepared capacity building/ training
programs
Evaluated research proposals and made recommendations accordingly during annual review
meetings
Conducted research to support new initiative proposals for feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Prepared individual research project proposals and conducted research
4. Education
2008 -2010, Master of Plant Science/Agro-forestry, Hawassa University - Ethiopia
2000 - 2003, Bachelor of Science: Forestry & Range, Sudan University of Science & Technology -
Sudan
1997 - 1999, Diploma in Forestry & Range, Arab Forest & Range Institute - Syria
5. Training & Workshops
Somali region dpp; (august, 10, 2010- august 15, 2011).training on disaster risk management
Ethiopia seed enterprise (ese); (may, 29- june, 1, 2006).training on quality seed production,
khartoum- sudan forestry research centre; (january, 1, 2002- february, 1, 2002). training on
botany, wood technology and forestry seed production in arid zones,
Were agricultural research centre; (august, 31, 2004- September, 09, 2004). Training on natural
resource management, livestock and crop production Taft’s university; (june, 1, 2011 – june, 7,
2011). training on pastoralists and policy
fao; (august, 10, 2011- august, 15, 2011). training on gis and gps software applications
SoRPARI; (February, 16 – February, 19, 2008). training on spss and its application
malkasa agricultural research centre; (may, 29, 2007- june, 1, 2007).training on survey methods
and related software application
save the children uk; (September, 6, 2011, September, 9, 2011).training on household economic
analysis (hea)
Khartoum-Sudan, disaster management & refugees studies institute (dimarsi); (april, 2, 2001-
april, 10, 2001). training on disaster risk management
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6. Publication and Consultant’s Works
Somali Region Bureau of Agriculture; (March, 2011- June, 2011). Climate Change: Impacts,
Vulnerabilities & Adaptation Strategies, Somali Region, Program of Plan to Adapt to Climate
Change
Relief International; (December,1 2012 – December, 20, 2012). Resource Feasibility Study on
Biomass Briquettes as Alternative Household Cooking Fuels for Internally Displacement Persons in
Mogadishu/Afgoye and Galkayo, Somalia
oxfam gb; (august, 2013 –november, 30 2013). study on identification and assessment of
existing and potential strategic rangelands in siti zone of somali region, ethiopia
somali region pastoral & agro-pastoral research (sorpari); (march, 2003). participated preparation
of dryland forestry research program strategic plan,
tufts university; (november, 2011).take part for preparation & review of pastoral rangeland
enclosures in ethiopia.
somali region pastoral & agro-pastoral research; (march, 2013).member of a team prepared and
produced a strategic plan for the sustainable development conservation, and management of the
woody biomass resources, somali regional state
somali region bureau of agriculture; (april, 1, 2014- april, 30, 2014). leads a team in somali
region, ethiopia to carry out the selection of pilot woodland site to plan the readiness preparation
proposal (r-pp) development
maxis well; (december, 16, 2013 – january, 7, 2014).teem member of eovg vulnerability survey
data collection, somali region of ethiopia,
poly-gcl petroleum investments limited & ts environmental technology; (august 1, 2014 - october
1, 2014). team member conducted environmental impact assessment (eia) at jehdin gas
exploration sites, somali region, ethiopia
harare catholic secretarial (hcs); (june 13, 2014 – june, 17, 2014). training on climate change
adaptation for farmers and extension workers,
pastoralists welfare organization (pwo);(october,8,2014-october,10, 2014).training on nursery
and seedling management for target communities and project staff at helawayn and kobe kebels
pastoralists welfare organization (pwo); (october 11, 2014-october, 13, 2014). training on farm based
fuel wood production for target project communities and project staff at helawayn and kobe
kebels.
pastoralists welfare organization(pwo);(october,14,2014-october,20,2014).training workshop on
environment, forest and rangeland management, for community representatives, project
implementing partners, woreda administration, kebele administration, line woreda offices, ngos
and project staff
harare catholic secretarial (hcs); (february, 10, 2015 – february, 15, 2015). training on rangeland
management and dry season feed conservation for farmers and extension workers
undp & srsdppb, (2015). community based indigenous meteorological knowledge and copping
mechanisms to integrate with scientific technology in burkot district of somali regional state,
ethiopia.
7. References
Osman Adar | CARE International in Somalia/Somaliland |
Technical Advisor –Livelihoods, Somalia Resilience Program (SomRep
Tell: Mobile +252 634246923 | Kenya: + 254 714140158
Email: Osman.AbdiAdar@care.org ;| osmanadar@gmail.com; Skype: osmanadar
Muhyidin Khalif Haji, Livelihoods project manager – Algeria Program, Danish Refugee Council,
E-mail: m.khalif1@hotmail.com, Skype ID: muhyidin.khalif,
Mohamed Khalifa/WASH office, UNICEF, Ethiopia, Jigjiga Office, Email
mkhalifa@unicef.org.Mobile: 0912090972,