To: HR Department

Hassan Abdi Shire

Address: Hargeisa/Koodbuur
Date:
July 12- 2017
Nationality: Somali
SKYP: ustaad9090
Email:shire202@gmail.com
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:Shire202@gmail.com.
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.

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
RCO- Communication Coordinator
Tell; +252-63-4423574
Email: mustafe.khaire@one.un.org
Mohamed Jirde Ali
CARE International
Rural Program Finance/HR Specialist)
Controller/Coordinator
Email: jirde.mohamed@care.org
Tell: +252-63-4428825
Abdirizaak Mohamed Hassan, UNDP-
Somalia
GLPG Team Leader.
Tell: +252-63-3749286
Email: Abdurazak.Hassan@undp.org
Omer Dahir, IOM
Capacity Building Advisor (Program
Email: aomardahir@iom.int
Tell: +256-791571116