Abdullahi Hassan

Experience

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  Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2018

  • Director of Irrigation

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Director of Food Security and Meteorology Department

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Head of Water and Environment Section

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
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  Somali Natural Resources Research Center (SONRREC)

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Co-Founder
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  IGAD

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Resilence Consultant
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  IGAD

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Resilence Consultant
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  IWA-YWP Canada

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Central Director

  International Water Association- Young Water Professionals Canada

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  International Water Association

  Jun 2020 - now

  Vice Chair and Management Committee Member- Water Security and Safety Management Specialist Group
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  North American Youth Parliament for Water

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Canada Focal Point and Strategic Advisor

  Collaborated with a dedicated team from North America to develop the Organizational Strategic Plan, focusing on the promotion of Young Water Professionals across North America. Our collective efforts aim to enhance sustainable water resources management, ensuring a robust future for the industry.

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Institutional Capacity Development Consultant
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  Adelphi

  Dec 2022 - May 2023

  IWRM Consultant
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  FAO

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Project Design Consultant

  As a Project Design Consultant at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), I played a pivotal role in the development of project proposal, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs. My responsibilities included facilitating collaborative engagements and aligning project goals among key UN partners, including UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNIDO, and IOM. This role required adept coordination, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex multi-agency dynamics to drive consensus and actionable plans. Show less

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  Hydroterra Climate Action Solutions (HYDROCASS)

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Executive Director

  Hydroterra Climate Action Solutions, known as HYDROCASS, is dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative solutions in water management, green agriculture, Blue Economy and marine conservation though International standard tech-solutions.

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  FAO

  Dec 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  At FAO, my focus will be on implementing JOSP governance for adaptation to climate change and sustainable water & irrigation management practices that ensure long-term agricultural productivity and resilience in local communities . This position allows me to dedicate my efforts to one of the most critical aspects of sustainability—water, a fundamental resource for life and prosperit