Yussuf Abdirahman

Experience

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  Nile international organization Mogadishu

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Project Officer

  Summary of responsibilitiesImplemented Emergency food vouchers and school feeding programs for vulnerable communities and college students for Nile international organization in Mogadishu in a timely, accountable and quality manner.Oversee the implementation of all project activities to ensure the project is completed in a timely and accountable manner.Supervised implementation of Emergency projects operating under a partnership approach in the Banadir Region.Supervised implementation and reporting of all activities, acting as a line manager and responsible for compliance to Nile international organization policies and proceduresCoordinated with the field team in Banadir Region and Nile international Organizations Mogadishu department to prepare and implement project monitoring and evaluation plans.Set up, planned, supervised and monitored the project at the field level to ensure the successful implementation of all project activities, the generation of planned outputs and attainment of key project objectives.Ensured that all activities are undertaken are appropriately documented (agreements/ MOUs with relevant authorities, attendance sheets in training curricula, beneficiary lists beneficiary business plans and accounts when relevant etc).Managed the field project staff, including project assistants, food monitors, and community mobilizers, providing them with advice and ensuring technical backstopping.Undertook biannual appraisal of staff under your responsibility.Budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with HIJRIAT and donor requirements.Contributed towards the development and quality improvement of the School Health and Nutrition programme and processesProduce a departmental internal report on a bi-monthly basis. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  May 2016 - Oct 2023

  Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Supported the preparation of concept notes for Food Security Livelihood programs including local governance/ peacebuilding, social protection/ safety net, women and youth economic & social empowerment, youth employment/TVET, Environment & climate change and multipurpose cash and voucher programming and Played an active role in supporting project proposal development on the basis of approved project ideas/concept notesManaged the implementation and development of the Save the Children youth economic & social empowerment grants funded by BMZ, USAID, GIZ, DANIDA, IGAD, DFID & ADB funded Projects) in the Southern States of Somalia. This includes the management of the relevant project's budget and providing direct supervision for FSL thematic staff (line managed over 15 staff members in 4 Field Offices in the south and central Somalia), implementation and operational support to TVET and youth employment officers, data Officer, program assistants, Field Monitors Provided management support to the FSL Teams - this includes identification of staff training needs, training them through delegating of tasks to ensure competency in appropriate methodologies, participation in regular staff supervision and in the completion of periodic staff appraisals, Employed and developed various types of economic strengthening approaches for adolescents and young people, including promotion of employment, employability, transferable life skills, entrepreneurship, and financial capabilityPromoted climate resilient skills development, transitions from traditional rural livelihoods to more resilient urban livelihoods and green jobs.Managed relationships with SCI implementation partners in the Southern States of Somalia for all Economic & social empowerment projects related activitiesCollaborated with TVET & youth empowerment, climate & resilience and social protection technical Specialists, Senior program manager and Head of FSL Show less Summary of Duties:Assisted the program manager to ensure effectiveness, adherence to pre-defined objectives, and budgetary control to enhance coordination within departments and control over FSL programmes. Contributed to programme strategy, ensured close coordination and integration with other projects and foster good working relationships between all sections of the team and with communities, local leaders, line ministries and counterparts.managed the design, implementation and development of the Save the Children FSL grants funded by DFID, ECHO, OFDA, FFP, SHF, MFA- Finland, FFO, BMZ, IGAD, USAID, DANIDA, SWS and ADB funded Projects) in the Southern States of Somalia. This includes the management of the relevant project's budget and providing direct supervision for FSL thematic staff (line managed over 28 staff members in 6 Field Offices in the south and central Somalia), implementation and operational support to emergency project coordinators, program officers and any other additional staff. Participated in Humanitarian Needs Assessment and assisted in the technical development of concept notes, project log frames, budgets, donor reports, and communication materials to expand the program portfolio of the field officesLed the development of innovative, high-quality, responsive and evidence-based concept notes and for funding and wrote budget narratives, contribute proposals in the country levelOversee the efficient administration of all FSL projects in terms of finances, consultant contracts, keeping of records/minutes and other administrative tasks as requiredMonitored and supported the use of management tools such as Budget vs. Actual (BVA) for the proper monitoring and the successful implementation of programs and early warning in case of obstacles or challenges.Worked closely with the FSL Program Manager- Southern states, Head of programs, FSL Technical Specialists, Head of FSL, Area Representative, Finance, Human Resource and Logistic staff Show less Summary of responsibilitiesSupported the preparation of concept notes for Food Security Livelihood programs including local governance/ peacebuilding, social protection/ safety net, women and youth economic & social empowerment, youth employment/TVET, Environment & climate change and multipurpose cash and voucher programming and Played an active role in supporting project proposal development on the basis of approved project ideas/concept notesManaged the implementation and development of the Save the Children youth economic & social empowerment grants funded by BMZ, USAID, GIZ, DANIDA, IGAD, DFID & ADB funded Projects) in the Southern States of Somalia. This includes the management of the relevant project's budget and providing direct supervision for FSL thematic staff (line managed over 15 staff members in 4 Field Offices in the south and central Somalia), implementation and operational support to TVET and youth employment officers, data Officer, program assistants, Field Monitors Provided management support to the FSL Teams - this includes identification of staff training needs, training them through delegating of tasks to ensure competency in appropriate methodologies, participation in regular staff supervision and in the completion of periodic staff appraisals, Employed and developed various types of economic strengthening approaches for adolescents and young people, including promotion of employment, employability, transferable life skills, entrepreneurship, and financial capabilityPromoted climate resilient skills development, transitions from traditional rural livelihoods to more resilient urban livelihoods and green jobs.Managed relationships with SCI implementation partners in the Southern States of Somalia for all Economic & social empowerment projects-related activitiesCollaborated with TVET & youth empowerment, climate & resilience and social protection technical Specialists, Senior program manager and Head of FSL Show less Summary of DutiesLed implementation, managing, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Projects in Banadir, and supported Bay Bakol, lowerjuba, Gal-gadud and Hiran regions in line with Projects guidelinesAnalyzed and consolidated quantitative and qualitative information from different sources of FSL; PDMs, baselines, output trucker, IPTT, 3 w matrix, FSNU information and Famine Early Warning Systems Network, Cash Working Group, REACH on cluster responsesAssisted the DPM and PM in drafting budgets, project proposals for new projects and extensions of ongoing projects such BMZ, FFO, BRCIS, Althani, MFA, CSSP and FFP projectsled project implementation by staff, government and community structures, leading to impact and quality results which meet or exceed donor expectationsEnsured projects were on time, on budget, and quality performance to donor standards.Provided technical support for the project through planning and coordinating the technical team to ensure adequate planning and monitoring of the project activitiesTrained and mentored field staff as required for quality project activity implementationsEnsured high quality and timely submission of all required and requested reports and plans to lead agency, including annual work plans; planned activities; knowledge management plans.Reviewed consolidated monthly and interim project Performance ReportsParticipated in FSNAU and other food security forums and provide regular updates on food security situation in Southern statesConducted development of food security and vulnerability analysis and prepare timely reports on FSL assessment needs Established working relationships with partners field staff and provided project staff with necessary guidance and information on how to deliver activities in line with the approved budget, milestones, work plans and log frame Show less Summary of Dutiesimplemented interventions of the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the project agreement and as guided by the Programme Manager;directly worked with stakeholders in the communities to develop, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the projected interventions and in accordance with the established work plan and the donor guidelines;Contributed towards the implementation of the project activities in accordance with the MoU, Plan of Actions and Project Document signed between SCI, MOLSA and other parties in Program related to social protection and safety net, multipurpose cash, programming, youth economic and social empowerment Disaster Risk Reduction programsAssisted preparation of quarterly, intermediate and annual programme status reports required for management and donors, in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation; In consultation with the project coordinator and MEAL team provides routine monitoring of activities related to the implementation of project components for which SCI is accountable for ensuring their timely and quality implementation according to SCI and donor Rules and Standard Procedures;Ensured the implementation of the project activities, report the progress of all activities, identify operational problems and solve by taking appropriate actionsProvided quick readjustments of the programming activities in constant and timely monitoring and analysis of the operating environmentAssisted the DPM and the PM in the implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the food security situation in the Mogadishu Area Office, and Assist the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of food assistance needsAnalyzed and consolidated quantitative and qualitative information from different sources Food Security and livelihood (FSL) Post distribution monitoring (PDMs) baselines, output trucker, IPTT, 3 w matrix, Show less

  • FSL: TVET & Youth Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator for Southern states & Banadir

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Acting Food Security and Livelihoods Deputy Program Manager for South & Central Somalia

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  • FSL: TVET & Youth Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator for Southern states & Banadir

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Child Poverty Reduction Program Officer for South & Central Somalia

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Food Security & Livelihood Program Assistant ( Data Analyst)

    May 2016 - Aug 2018
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  World Food Programme

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Programme Policy Officer-Head of Programmes

  Key Responsibilities Led the Programme portfolio in providing programme management support including development, planning and implementation of food systems, nutrition, school feeding, social protection, and other programmes/projects considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes in alignment with WFP standards, procedures, strategic objectives, and the country office's prioritiesProvided technical expertise and guidance to programme teams to ensure effective and efficient implementation of activities, including the design of intervention strategies, workplans, and budgets and supported them with analysis and queriesServed as the Office in Charge (OIC) for the UN-WFP Bossaso field office during the absence of the Head of Office, overseeing overall operations and ensuring continuity and efficiencyContributed to the development of concept notes, budgets, Proposals, a wide variety of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies, guidance, strategic objectives, and the country office's prioritiesCultivated partnerships with government entities, UN agencies, donors, and NGOs to enhance program implementationRepresented WFP in relevant inter-agency, sectoral, and technical working groups, conferences, and meetings to advocate for WFP's priorities and promote synergies with partnersProvided technical support and capacity building in relevant sectors, facilitating training and knowledge-sharing events for program staff and stakeholdersMonitored programme progress, identified challenges, and proactively proposed solutions to optimize programme delivery and achieve desired outcomes.Liaised with WFP PMLE units and external counterparts for effective collaboration and risk management.Coordinated resilience and climate change programming, ensuring data-driven insights and best practices. Produced donor-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Jun 2024 - now

  Area Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Deputy program Manager

  I oversee the management of Save the Children's Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) program portfolio in Southern states and Banadir region, Somalia. This involves direct supervision of over 30 staff across 6 field offices, ensuring effective budget management and operational support. I coordinate closely with program coordinators and officers to develop work plans, budgets, and procurement plans. Collaboration with other program areas like Nutrition, Health, WASH, and Education is crucial to integrate strategies.I contribute to program strategy by developing concept notes and proposals for funding, focusing on innovative and evidence-based approaches. Harmonizing program protocols and ensuring technical standards are met across missions is a priority. Administrative oversight includes financial management, consultant contracts, and record keeping.With MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) staff, I establish M&E plans and accountability mechanisms, integrating stakeholder feedback into program design. I participate in budget variance analysis meetings and conduct staff capacity building, particularly in FSL practices and resilience activities.Regular reporting to donors and internal stakeholders on project activities is essential, supported by systematic documentation of project outcomes. I collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders including consortium members and partners to strengthen program outcomes and community impact in food security and livelihoods Show less