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Hassan Abdi Shire is applying for the position of Chef de Mission/Head of Mission. He has over 9 years of experience in economic development, livelihood programs, youth development, and peacebuilding. He currently works as the Consortium Project Coordinator for an EU-funded durable solutions project implemented by several NGOs. Hassan holds a Master's degree in International Relations and a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He is proficient in project management, reporting, and communication skills.
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CV and Aplication Shire Applications

Hassan Abdi Shire is applying for the position of Chef de Mission/Head of Mission. He has over 9 years of experience in economic development, livelihood programs, youth development, and peacebuilding. He currently works as the Consortium Project Coordinator for an EU-funded durable solutions project implemented by several NGOs. Hassan holds a Master's degree in International Relations and a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He is proficient in project management, reporting, and communication skills.
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To: HR Department Hassan Abdi Shire

Address: Hargeisa/Koodbuur
Date: July 12- 2017
Nationality: Somali
SKYP: ustaad9090
Email:[email protected]
Tell: +252-63-3391338

Dear Sir/Madam:

RE: Chef de Mission/ Head of Mission

In response to the recently advertised position at your respective organization, I kindly submit my
application for the position named above. I strongly believe that I am a potential candidate for the said
post since I have the necessary experience and competence of more than nine years in economic
development for livelihood, Resilience, youth development, economic development, rural and urban
program, production sector, governance and peace building and held managerial positions, middle
management and field staff based.

I am currently working with Somali Durable Solution project in Somaliland from EU trust funds and
implementing for WVI, DRC, NRC, CWW and TASCO as consortium project coordinator based
Hargeisa, I worked with UNHCR. I also, was worked with IOM and Care International, Somaliland
non-state actors and Somaliland national youth umbrella (SONYO) on a number of projects funded
by EU, PMZ, USAID, UKAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA, and Global Funds. In addition, I have a strong
background of program management and contribution of designing, implementations, result frame
management, M&E system, youth and women advocacy, entrepreneur, and capacity building of staff
management, Familiar with tools of PRA, CVC, APSF, PMERL, EWS and other related tools. Qualified
and experienced professional with extensive hands-on expertise combined with wide experience in
the set-up, project management, Capacity building, Procurement, logistics management, Staff
management, budget management, Government relations, security analysis, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of development programs, expert in administration and finance controlling.

Besides my professional experience, I hold Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
from University in Uganda and waiting certificate. I also did a Bachelors degree in Economics from
Adams University. In addition to that, I have a number of certificates on capacity building courses such
as Report /Proposal Writing, Leadership and Good governance, Project Management and
Development and INGOs Management and Development from the prestigious Makerere University
and other recognized higher institutions.
I am well versed in the latest software in Microsoft Office. I have a high level of proficiency in verbal
and written communication skills (bilingual in English/Arabic) and Somali is my first language. My
excellent project management skills will also be of great help to you as well. I feel confident that if I
am chosen for the opportunity, I will undoubtedly contribute to the continuing success of your
organization. I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss my related work experience and
qualifications at your convenience. .

Yours Sincerely,Hassan Abdirahman Shire.


Hassan Abdi Shire
Tell: +252-63-4415230
Email:[email protected].
Skype: ustaad9090

PROFILE:

Experienced project/program management professional specialising in management for FSL programs,


livelihood, governance and pace, youth and development, durable solution with a refugees, IDPs and
returned people, security and post-conflict peacebuilding. Experience working for an international NGO in
Somalia on humanitarian program, justice and reconciliation on broader issues of economic growth in
fragile states, capacity building, and sustainable development initiatives. I am proactively to participate in the
strategic development and delivery of an integrated neighbourhood recovery programme combining
livelihoods, shelter to create a resilient sustainable community in accordance with global recovery
principles and practices
Strong expertise in the implementations of youth program, marginalized groups and venerable society in
rural areas, but also in cross-sectorial approaches such as entrepreneur, integration programs approaches
and build youth job creations centres with policy support and contributed support for youth decision
making participations and human well-being since more than 6 years I was working to enhance venerable
and marginalized groups (youth rights, women and nomadic community in Somaliland and Somalia).
Has consulting and/or program management experience with programs supported by United States Agency
for International Development (USAID), British Department for International Development (DFID),
European union (EU) and UN agencies in Somalia. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a
complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a
decision.
Holding a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the Kampala International University,
Uganda.

Year Institution Attended Certificate/Award


Oct 2013 Kampala International University MA (International Relations)
Sep 2010 ADMAS University BA (Economics)
March 2012-June 2013. Makerere
UniversityAdvanced Certificate:
Project Development and Management.
Strategic Management and Good
Governance.
INGO Management and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May-2017 Present Consortium Project Coordinator (World Vison, Concern Worldwide, DRC,
NRC and Takulo).
1. Representation
I am Protecting and promoting the vision, mission and interests of consortium partners towards
external stakeholders, Represented the consortium toward the donor(s) and government authorities
and therefore I communicates with the donor(s) and government authorities, Attend government, UN,
NGO and donor meetings and present ongoing consortium activities;

Ensured the visibility of the consortium amongst humanitarian, donor and government actors
throughout the project. Effectively manage coordination with other actors (UN, NGOs) intervening in
a similar sector
2. Internal Coordination
Effectively managed partnerships between the different parties of the consortium to ensure smooth
collaboration.

Develop and implement effective relationship with journalists, editors and opinion leaders in traditional
& new media to support campaign and organizational goals. Work with the EU advisers to the
development of objectives, strategies and program activities; assist in coordinating roll out of
communications plans to maximize complementary opportunities and avoid/minimize clashes.

Ensured regular and open/transparent communication between consortium partners. Regularly


communicated with consortium Country Representatives on project activities. Convened and chaired
regular (e.g. monthly, quarterly) consortium steering committee meetings to discuss programme and
financial issues disseminate minutes and follow up on action points. Supported the development and
maintenance of a coherent consortium strategy across all partners.
3. Project and grant management
Defined project implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical
specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization). Organized
project kick-off, reviewed and close-out meetings.

Ensured the technical and financial quality of the project and compliance with EU guidelines

Together with the consortium partners, plan the various stages of project implementation and set
direction by prioritizing and organizing activities and resources to achieve project objectives. Oversee
and monitor the work of consortium and local implementing partners, ensuring that technical quality
and standards are considered and respected during project implementation. Conduct regular follow-up
of work plans, identify and address any delays in a timely and effective manner

Oversee and monitor the work of consortium and local implementing partners, ensuring that technical
quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation.

Conducted regular follow-up of work plans, identify and address any delays in a timely and effective
manner. Organized and Conduct joint periodic field visits to validate progress reports, identify
problems and issues to address during Consortium Management Team meetings and make
recommendations for improvement
4. - Reporting

Developed a reporting schedule that is agreed by all consortium members. Ensured external reporting
for all the consortium members according to donor requirements is respected by al according to
agreed deadlines
Collected and consolidated narrative reports from consortium members for donor reporting. Ensure
monthly management reports are produced in a timely manner, ensured reports of management
meetings are produced and shared in timely manner and actions followed up
5. Ensure Systems are in Place to Promote Audit Compliance and Good Stewardship
Promoted efficient use of ministry resources, developing and monitoring systems which promote good
stewardship. Ensured awareness of, and full compliance with, donor and Support Offices requirements,
including the timely preparation and submission of quality narrative and financial reports.

Working closely with the Finance and Support Services Manager, support Program teams to develop,
manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring value for money and that project expenditure is within
agreed budgets

- 2016- May-2017: Program Officer, UNHCR Somaliland, Puntland and South central of
Somalia
Achievements:

Trained to refugees, IDPS for land use planning and joint balancing of competing land to uses by all
stakeholders and the joint identification of those uses to the highest consensus can be achieved.

Provided technical expertise and manages technical staff focusing on areas such as agribusiness,
enhanced agricultural production, post-harvest handling, storage, and processing, improved food safety
and security, improved market linkages, business development, new product marketing and branding
and regional trade facilitation and capacity building of agricultural grantees.

Advised on the development and collection of relevant end market research as well as provided
analysis on the information and supervise the broad dissemination of the information to Somaliland and
Somalia stakeholders and potential investors.

In collaboration with the Project Manager, I had designed and review capacity building plan for ministry,
regional and district officials. Designed a relevant work plan in consultation with the Project Manager
and ensure a timely implementation of capacity building activities

Worked with project team members to organize local trade missions, competitiveness events, value
chain working group platforms and broader stakeholder forums in Somaliland refugees from Yemen,
Ethiopia and internal displaced people in Togdheer region, Awdal, Sool and Sanaag region. I do
assistance the project technical teams in designing methodologies used for identifying measures that
can be taken with companies, businesses, cooperatives, associations, and other intermed.

Liaised, leaded and build with vocational/training institutes and/or other training and educational
providers for developing tailored training programs. Facilitated curriculum development, training of
trainers and skills training for target beneficiaries including vulnerable groups.

Provided technical guidance and support on training curricular. Created improved VTC curricula that
addresses improved hard and soft skills, strengthened work ethic, and address gender stereotypes

I had provided assistance to the Field-Office and Project Offices in the implementation of the Area
Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Frameworks, including ensuring that all UNHCR
personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans in Somalia.
Security Focal Points
I had provided assistance to the Field-Office and Project Offices in the implementation of the Area
Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Frameworks, including ensuring that all UNHCR
personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans in Somalia.

In conjunction and collaboration with the HR Unit, I ensured Staff Lists are maintained and regularly
has provided to UNDSS reports and other security informations
Aug 2015-Aug 2016: Program Officer -IOM Berbera
Achievements:
Co-ordinated and worked with relevant state-level government authorities, local government
institutions, international agencies, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations
and local communities in order to ensure the smooth execution of project activities.

Managed the programme strategy and implementation modalities in coordination with Global Fund,
KSA projects, beneficiary communities and other relevant stakeholders (Immigration department,
Security forces, DRC, UNHCR).

Represents to all appropriate authorities and act in all official work concerning the IOM-Berbera in
Somaliland. Coordinated all of the activities of the IOM-Berbera including opening and closing of offices
in consultation with the Head office. Ensured that the HR aspects of IOM-Berbera programme
implementation and restructuring in Berber are delivered according to best practice HR standards and
in compliance with local legal procedures and organisational policies, Overseeing preparation of local
employment contracts for Berbera staff

Developed project work plans jointly with CDRD project staff of both two our partners of DRC and
other partner agencies, and in consultation with CDRD stakeholders. Provided assistance to IOM staff
and our INGO partners like DRC staff responsible for project implementation to ensure that CDRD
project is implemented in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Operations Manual and of
the agreements between DRC and IOM.

Provided assistance to IOM staff responsible for project implementation to ensure timely formulation
and implementation of the Community Block Grants and Social Service Access Grants in support of
the Community Action Plans (or their equivalent) based on participatory socio-economic assessments
and community mobilization.

Provided necessary technical support on M&E to ensure that all newly developed projects are results-
based management and compiled all report (financial and narrative reports).

I was the responsible for analyzed the security factors and levels of risk related to safety of IOM staff
and their dependents and made written recommendations for improvements in both physical safety
and operational security in accordance with established MOSS standards and decisions taken by the
SMT/ASMT. I was making sure and follow up on these recommendations has ensured their
implementation.

Coordinated all security aspects of operational/programme planning and contingency responses with
the designated IOM SSA and in liaison with the UNDSS Somalia FSCO' based in Somaliland to ensure
highest degree of MOSS compliance, enabling programme access to various areas whilst ensuring staff
safety.
June 2014-Augost-2015: Senior Program Officer/Acting Area and Office Manager
CARE International- Sanaag Region Office. (FSLA, Livelihood, Governance, Education project).

Achievements:
Ensured provision of supervisory support to 5 program staff in the region. Implemented CARE's
performance management system with all direct supervisors, and. Identified development opportunities
for staff, and implement a training plan to respond to those needs. Liaised on a daily basis with HR,
procurement, finance, grants, logistics and administration to guarantee the smooth running of activities.

Prepared and used the methodology of data collection, community mobilization and I kept the long
term programs sustainability and functionality.

Prepared the appropriate templates for the budget by all concerned department and projects in Sanaag
CARE. Complied with the approved policy of budgeting regarding the deadlines and the management of
the budgeting process. Received the budget estimates from all the departments of the organization and
critically examined them for correctness, accuracy and completeness; and conformance with
established procedures, regulations, and organizational objective.

Ensured and coordinated the partners' assessment process with sufficient transparency including Due
Diligence and Partners' Capacity Assessment before engagement in joint programming. Identified
capacity gaps of partners and staff and prepare Capacity Building plan to ensure building capacities
accordingly.

I had supported of Communities to manage natural resources for drought management and conflict
mitigation. Pastoralists trained on fodder production & storage and provided access to storage
facilities. I planned and supported the HHs enabled to protect animal assets during period of drought. I
had created VSLA groups, trained and supported for their functionalities.

Empowered pastoralists and agro-pastoralists with knowledge and skills to make them experts in their
own context. Enabled pastoralists and agro-pastoralists livelihoods to become more resilient and less
vulnerable to disasters, such as droughts, floods, etc.

Supported pastoral and agro-pastoral communities learn new ways to solve problems and adapt to
change and uncertainty. Sharpen the ability of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists to make critical and
informed decisions that strengthen their coping mechanisms. Demonstrated to pastoralists and agro-
pastoralists how to best organise themselves and their communities

Provided platforms where pastoralists and agro-pastoralists, extension and research workers jointly
test and adapt options within the specific local conditions.

Trained rangeland committees for ecologically sustainable development (ESD) of natural resources
with a principle for sustainable resource management (SRM) in the rangelands committees of
Sanaag/Togdheer and Sool community. Supported of Communities to manage natural resources for
drought management and conflict mitigation. Pastoralists trained on fodder production & storage and
provided access to storage facilities.

I have been advised on safe movement of staff, supported the logistics in ensured proper vehicle
management procedures, adequate safety and communications equipment in vehicles, and training of
drivers in established procedures and requisite skills. Assisted with threat risk assessments process of
field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas, reported on findings and advise on
necessary improvements through established Risk Assessment format.
June 2013-June 2014: National Program Officer- Care International
Achievements:
Leaded the development of an appropriate Food Security and Sustainable Livelihood intervention
strategy within Somalia context that includes early recovery, disaster risk, reduction and community
development.
Co-ordinated surveys and rapid assessments, including training, planning, analysis and report writing.
Ensure appropriate field supervision is undertaken and that protocols are adhered to. Had the
responsibility for developing, standardizing and deploying survey tools and other data collection forms
to realize the effective use of monitoring plans.

Controlled the budget of the project and approves every transaction countable to the project plan, and
coordinate the level of resource, and ensured full collaboration with the other stakeholder fun
management. Conducted Village level consultative processes to review the composition and existing
roles & responsibilities of village-level institutions and Somalia districts.

Leaded in the documentation and reporting of monitoring, assessments, diverse program data, lessons
learned and best practices.

Organized consultations with regional governments on the role of different institutions at the
community level and how they should work together. Conducted a SWOT analysis of community
institutions and the development of an action plan for governance improvements focusing on
effectiveness, inclusiveness and conflict sensitivity a governance improvement plan.
Feb 2010-March 2011: Sectors/clusters and Planning Officer
Ministry of National Planning and Development, under UNDP Governance project
Achievements:

Supported the participation of partners in the Cluster mechanism by engaging them bilaterally and
multilaterally. Support the work of the Production Sub-Clusters and, in particular, the work of co-
leads at the national, sub-national and governorate level.

Co-chaired the production Cluster meetings, including the Strategic Advisory Group. Supported the
UN Lead with respect to engagement in OCHA-lead processes. Supported the establishment and
maintenance of effective coordination mechanisms and tools, including for the purpose of information
and data management in close collaboration with, among others, the Clusters Information
Management Officer.

Supported sub-national and governoratal level in the development of governorate-specific tools and
work plans and ensure a coordinated production response to meet the needs of the clusters
populations of concern. Developed an M&E system, framework and a data quality plan for the Ministry
project. Designed and developed data collection tools, oriented and trained the field team on proper
data collection procedures.
Feb 2009-Feb2010: Youth Awareness and Advocacy Officer
Somaliland National Youth Umbrella (SONYO)
Achievements:

Implemented activities to improve SONYO's advocacy and communication for tackling under decision
making participations at national (national youth policy) and county levels. Implemented different
advocacy and communication strategies/mechanisms to ensure the inclusion of youth development on
the countries' political and development agenda

Developed and communicated advocacy messages targeted to various stakeholders and decision-
makers using evidence based communication tools and platforms. Disseminated updates on new
developments in youth advocacy, new development in government policies, regional and international
events, etc.

Coordinated global campaigns and events such as world youth day in Hargeisa, Global Handwashing
day. Give the populations SONYO is working with a voice to influence national and international
decision- makers to increase efforts to fight discriminations, humiliations, and secure adequate youth
future.
CONSULTANCIES:

Nov2011-June-2012: Local Consultant, Somaliland Non-State Actors (SONSAF)


Achievements:
Provided a broad range of technical assistance and capacity development to government officials, civil
society organizations, or other stakeholders. Facilitated public dialogue on governance and civic
engagement between government and non-governmental actors through technical assistance to local civil
society organizations.

Leaded the identification of strategic approaches to multi-stakeholder dialogue, government/civil society


engagement, and government responsiveness to citizen needs. Supported the State Directors, COP and
the DCOP in the development of the project strategic framework and work plans for the program
implementation to ensure the achievement of the program goals.

Worked with local public servants on engaging with constituents and addressing their priorities by
providing technical advice and guidance. I Provided leadership and support to the development of a legal
unit within the SONSAF ensuring that local partners have in place the requisite legal framework to support
it as an efficient, effective, and transparent organization.
March 2011-Nov 2011: Developmental and Networking ADVISOR (Somaliland National Youth
UMBRELLA (SONYO).
Achievements:
With key program staff and stakeholders, ensured program's strategic objectives and results are fully
accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards. Ensured that vision and plans for the program
are innovative and are in line with UNDEF and civil society organizations and country program strategies.

Ensured strong linkages are built between UNDEF, partners and relevant Government authorities at
national and district levels. Oversee periodic technical reviews and managed changes in program direction
and focus.

In collaboration with program staff, I had provided guidance and technical oversight to partners and other
collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated. Oversee
program's monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance.
Ensured that M&E learning is incorporated into evolving program plans.

REFERENCES:

Mustafe Mohamed Kaire, UN staff Abdirizaak Mohamed Hassan, UNDP-Somalia


RCO- Communication Coordinator GLPG Team Leader.
Tell; +252-63-4423574 Tell: +252-63-3749286
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Mohamed Jirde Ali


Omer Dahir, IOM
CARE International
Capacity Building Advisor (Program Specialist)
Rural Program Finance/HR
Email: [email protected]
Controller/Coordinator
Tell: +256-791571116
Email: [email protected]
Tell: +252-63-4428825

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