CURRICULUM VITEA

Mohamoud Muhamed Burale

Address: Airport, Bulahuubeey, Wadajir, Mogadishu, Somalia

Telephone: +252618559926

Email: burale99@gmail.com

Nationality: Somali

Education

2011: Master of Arts (M.A.) - Development Studies at Kamapala International University, Kampala (Title
of thesis; The Affect of food aid on food security, Southern Somalia)

2006-2009: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Resource Management and Leadership

New Generation University Collage, Addis Ababa

2002-2005L High School - High School, Mogadishu, Somalia

Experience

January 2023 to Date Independent consultant;

Tasks accomplished;

January 2021 to December 2022; Local Governance program Manager at FCA Somalia

June 2016 to July 2020; Local Governance Project Officer at UNDP Somalia;

key functions:

 Ensure timely implementation of the programming activities in Baidoa and South Central
Somalia;
 Efficient procurement, administrative and logistic services;
 Ensures effective and efficient financial resources management;
 Deliver capacity building and training initiatives, and ensure a timely implementation of capacity
building activities;
 Ensure advocacy, planning and programming, monitoring and evaluation, and representation;
 Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensure timely implementation of the programming activities in

Baidoa and South Central Somalia focusing on the achievements
of the following results:
  Develop common project workplans among UNDP/JPLG, the
Ministry of Interior’s Department of Local Governance, Regional
Administrations and Local Government Councils and
Administrations;
 Technically support the proper implementation of all activities
with the Ministry, Regions and Local Authorities serving as the
liaison officer between the UNDP/JPLG Management and the
Somali authorities;
 Provide constant and timely monitoring and analysis of the
operating environment, suggesting quick readjustments of the
programming activities;
 Elaboration of monthly work plans and budget as well as monthly
narrative and financial report;
 Collaborate closely with other UN JPLG Team Members in the
delivery of support to Somalia counterparts and in the
preparation of narrative reports to the government, donors and
partners as well as in the planning and revision of project
workplans.

Provide efficient administrative, procurement, and logistic

services focusing on the achievement of the following results:

 Provide all necessary support as required in terms of

administrative and DEX reporting requirements, and all relevant
clearance procedures for finance, procurement, recruitment,
travel, etc.;
 In liaison with the Project Manager and with support from the
UNDP Operations Unit update and initiate processing of project
financial entries in Atlas; ensure transmission of project financial
data for inclusion in Atlas;
 Reconcile the records of payments with activities and
recommends new disbursements to the Project Manager;
 Under the guidance of the Project Manager and in close
collaboration with the Procurement Unit, carry out and submit
required preparatory work for contracts, tendering, bill of
quantities and works, according to UNDP procedures, rules and
regulations;
  Ensures there is an adequate and retrievable filing system for all
UNDP JPLG documents including soft and hard copies;
 Supervise logistical arrangements for visiting missions, ensure
briefing kits are compiled, liaise with Field Security Coordination
Officer (FSCO) and ensure security clearance and visas are
obtained for all project staff and consultants traveling to Baidoa.

Ensures effective and efficient financial resources management,

focusing on the achievement of the following results:

 Consolidate and organize, in collaboration with Operations Unit,

Expression of Interest (EOI) and other procurement processes
on behalf of the project, analyze partner applications and
recommend partnerships in accordance with UNDP processes;
 Oversee partnership arrangements with local partners;
 Provide leadership in oversight of effective provision of services
to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement,
efficient logistics and sound financial management;
 Liaise with operations staff and project administration in Nairobi
on all operational matters and financial expenditures and
transactions;
 Ensures integrity of financial and administrative operations in the
JPLG area through oversight of financial and budgetary aspects
of the projects, under advice of the Project Manager;
 Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and
regulations and ensures the implementation of clear
accountability mechanisms throughout the programme portfolio;
 Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to
UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, procurement,
recruitment, etc. as required.

Deliver capacity building and training initiatives focusing on the

achievements of the following results:

 In collaboration with the Project Manager, design and review

capacity building plan for ministry, regional and district officials;
  Design a relevant work plan in consultation with the Project
Manager and ensure a timely implementation of capacity building
activities;
 Design tender documents for procurement of training service
provider and follow through with a procurement and selection
process;
 Supervise the implementation of the capacity building plan by
regular monitoring of activities and frequent field visits;
 Participate in project training and other relevant activities at
district level, and be updated on all training and implementation
activities in the districts;
 Advice the Project Manager on appropriate action to secure
implementation of training and M&E activities in line with agreed
work plans, project documents, etc.;
 Conduct regular and frequent visits to the districts, regions and
Ministry offices to review operations, supervise the monitoring
and training officials, and to allow for a proper overview of all
training activities;
 Carry out any other relevant duties requested by the Project
Manager.

Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, planning and

programming, monitoring and evaluation, and representation:

 Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the project, including

regular field visits and support to the organization of Project
Board and Steering Committee meetings and reports on project
progress and constraints;
 Coordinate and cooperate with initiatives of other JPLG
Agencies and sections of the UNDP country office;
 Liaise with all UNDP counterparts, government authorities,
UNSAS and other stakeholders regularly.

Ensures knowledge building and management focusing on

achievement of the following results:
  Contributes to the identification and synthesis of best practices
and lessons learned from the Local Governance and JPLG for
organizational sharing and learning;
 Actively participates in the knowledge networks related to Local
Governance and takes advantage of best practices and lessons
learned that are available at the zonal, national, regional and
global levels;
 Supports capacity-building of national counterparts;
 Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the CO.
October 2014 to September 2016; Community Development Project coordinator at Norwegian Charge
Aid (NCA), Somalia;

August 2011 to June 2013; Program Coordinator at Nomadic assitsnace for Peace and Development
(NAPAD)

Novermebr 2010 to July 2011; Project Manager at Al-shahid Research and Media Studies

Responsibilities

 Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Community Development
project in Jubaland, Southwest and Galmudug states of Somalia.
 Develop detailed project work plans, budgets, and procurement plans in collaboration with
relevant stakeholders.
 Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with project partners, government authorities,
and other relevant stakeholders.
 Provide technical guidance and support to project staff and community members to ensure high-
quality project delivery.
 Facilitate participatory decision-making processes to ensure community ownership and
involvement in all project activities.
 Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify challenges, and develop strategies to address
them.
 Ensure compliance with NRC's policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
 Manage project budgets and financial resources effectively, ensuring transparency and
accountability.
 Prepare timely and accurate project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
 Represent NRC in relevant coordination and partnership meetings at the national and regional
levels.