Date 01 Oct 2023

ACTED
Re: Consortium Assistant

I am writing to express my interest in the Consortium Assistant, position at ACTED, as

advertised on https://somalijobs.com/jobs/mogadishu/8273406186081327/consortium-assistant-
%E2%80%93-mogadishu-somalia . With a strong background in finance, teaching, and project
management, I believe that my skills and experience align well with the requirements of the role.

Having reviewed my attached resume, you will find that I possess a Master's Degree in Finance
from the University of Somalia, along with a solid track record of professional experience. In my
current role as an Accountant at the Ministry of Fishing and Blue Economy, I have gained
extensive knowledge in financial management, budgeting, and advising on business and
operational matters. I am adept at preparing financial documents, reports, and budgets, and have
a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Additionally, my experience as a Lecturer at the University of Somalia has honed my

communication and interpersonal skills. I have effectively planned and delivered lectures,
assessed student work, and provided guidance for personal development. I am a strong advocate
for creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment. My time management abilities have
allowed me to thrive in dynamic workforces and handle pressure with calm and focused
approach.

Furthermore, I have gained valuable field experience through my involvement with international
organizations such as the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(UN-OCHA) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). These experiences have equipped me
with exceptional data entry and analysis skills, as well as the ability to coordinate needs
assessments, build relationships with communities, and ensure effective project implementation.

I am confident that my diverse skill set, coupled with my strong work ethic and dedication,
would make me a valuable asset to ACTED. I am eager to contribute my expertise and
collaborate with a team of motivated professionals to achieve the organization's goals.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my
qualifications and experience align with the requirements of the Consortium Assistant. Please
find attached my resume for your review, and I look forward to the possibility of an interview.

Yours sincerely,

Ahmed Hussein Ali

 Ahmed Hussein Ali
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Hudur
Date of Birth 01/03/1987
Nationality Somalia
Tel: +252615630106 / +252610229999
Email: Diiwaani@gmail.com

Profile Summary

Objective: To support the Partnerships Team in financial management, budget analysis, donor
compliance, and capacity development, while ensuring effective communication and
coordination with consortium members and women-led CSOs.
Work Experience
Date 2018 up-to Now- Accountant, in Ministry of Fishing and Blue Economy

 Analyzed project budgets and ensured adherence to funding contracts, proposing

corrective actions when necessary.

 Conducted Budget Variance Analysis to review financial reports and identify areas of

budget savings or overruns.

 Prepared cashbooks and verified financial reports for donor requirements.

 Processed consortium partners' payment requests and initiated payment processing based

on agreed schedules.

 Coordinated financial closure of projects by reviewing and submitting interim and final

financial reports.

 Supported project audits of Implementing Partners (IP) and ensured compliance with

donor requirements.

 Allocated operational costs and supported staff to the correct project and budget lines.
Date: 2017-2023 Senior Lecturer, at University of Somalia (UNISO)

 Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as financial

accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.

 Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

 Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

 Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

 Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with

colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.

 Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of

instruction.

 Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

 Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional

journals, books, or electronic media.

 Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

 Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.

 Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies,

departmental matters, and academic issues.

Date 2015-2020 Director of Finance, at Frontier University

 Established and maintained relationships with a diverse portfolio of individual and

business customers, providing assistance and resolving any issues or concerns.
 Oversaw cash flow management, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial
transactions and instruments.
 Planned, directed, and coordinated the activities of [number] workers in multiple
branches, offices, or departments.
 Evaluated cost data, developed budgets, and monitored financial performance to ensure
adherence to financial goals and objectives.
 Developed and implemented procedures for asset custody and control, ensuring the
safekeeping of records, loan collateral, and securities.
 Communicated with stockholders and investors, providing information and support to
raise capital as needed.
 Conducted thorough financial analysis, assessing the current and future financial status of
the firm and making strategic recommendations.
 Prepared financial and regulatory reports in compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
and boards of directors' requirements.
 Evaluated loan applications, assessing creditworthiness, and making informed decisions.
 Evaluated financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and investment activities,
providing recommendations for process improvements and enhanced financial control
functions.

Date 30 Sept to 04 Oct 2012 Data Entry at United Nations Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs (UN- OCHA)

 Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation,

and extraction.
 Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.
 Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
 Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as
administration, billing, or claims.
 Design and implement warehouse database structures.
 Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the
design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and
databases.
 Provide or coordinate troubleshooting support for data warehouses.
 Write new programs or modify existing programs to meet customer requirements, using
current programming languages and technologies.
  Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance
optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according
to customer requirements.
 Perform system analysis, data analysis or programming, using a variety of computer
languages and procedures.

Date 2011-- 2012 Data Entry, at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

 Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software.

 Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as
sales, attrition, and healthcare use.
 Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete
enumeration methods.
 Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software.
 Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or
proportion of explained variance.
 Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using
specialized software.
 Deliver oral or written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data
analysis to management or other end users.
 Design surveys, opinion polls, or other instruments to collect data.
 Identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data
analysis.
 Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research.
 Identify solutions to business problems, such as budgeting, staffing, and marketing
decisions, using the results of data analysis.
 Education

Date 2016-2018 MBA in Finance, at University of Somalia (UNISO)

Date 2013-2014 Post Graduate Diplomas in Economy and Apply Statistics, at Makland

Institute for Business and Management

Date 2007-2010 Bachelor Degree for Business Admiration, at Indian Ocean University

Date 1995-2006 Secondary Certificate, at Banadir Primary and Secondary School

Skills
 Customer Relationship Management
 Cash Flow Management
 Team Leadership and Coordination
 Budget Planning and Evaluation
 Asset Custody and Control
 Financial Analysis
 Regulatory Compliance
 Loan Processing
 Process Improvement
 Strong Communication Skills
Languages
English : Good
Arabic: Good
Somalia: Native

Reference

1- Hussein Mohamed Nur, member of Federal parliament of Somalia tel +252618890563.

2- Abdirahman Abdi Idow member of parliament of Hirshabelle State Tell:
+252615569304.
3- Abdullahi A. Addow, Direct Planning and Economic Development Ministry of Fishing
and Marines Resources, tell 0615523908 .