Abdikariim Daud

Experience

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  Somaliland Red Crescent Society(SRCS)

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Community Mobilizer

   Mobilizing the local community and informing them the risky of epidemic diseases. Organizing workshops and making awareness. Encouraging the community to make better their sanitation. Co-ordinate all community outreach activities. Devise and implement a community outreach plan tailored to the project needs Monitor retention targets with a focus on missed visits. Oversee project participant visit schedule. Develop, implement and maintain participant tracking plans. Responsible for communication with traditional leadership and community stakeholders. Compilation of weekly and monthly reports to project leadership. Materials development, including the development and translation of participant and community general information materials and study recruitment materials. Supervise, coordinate and train community outreach officers and trackers for the project. Ensure good documentation of all tracking and outreach efforts. Completion and filing of case report forms. Show less

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  University of Hargeisa

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  Conducting daily monitoring and documentation on Child right violations. Advocating Somaliland Children’s rights (attending court for the cases of child right violations). Observing the conditions of the children in the jails. Representing UOH, Legal clinic in the workshops and Meetings. Conducting Quarterly research on Child issues. Facilitating workshops and seminars relating child issues. Lobbying Juvenal justice law disseminating

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  Civil Service Commission

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  Provide legal advice and support to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. review, and interpret legal documents, contracts, and policies, ensuring they align with applicable legal standards. Assist in formulating legislative proposals, and handle legal disputes or litigation involving the government. My role included advising on governance, resolving administrative issues, and supporting institutional reforms while ensuring the government's actions are legally sound and transparent. Show less  Arranging meetings and taking minutes by using various applications of computers such as word processing. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Create, maintain, and enter information into databases. Recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance, records, correspondence, or other material. Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions. Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs. Make copies of correspondence or other printed material Show less

  • Legal Officer

    Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Head of the Secretariat

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
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  National Electoral Commission

  May 2010 - Jun 2010

  District Electoral Chairman

  Responsibilities: Training of other staff. Management of the polling station. Solving problems. Managing Conflicts. Reviewing and making necessary corrections to mistaken things. Reporting to National Electoral commission centre. Giving to any lawful direction, instruction or order to the people. Giving information to media. March- December 2009: UOH, Le

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  Freelance Consultant and Translator

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2021

  Independent consultant

  Work as an independent translator, handling a wide range of documents with precision and expertise. My experience spans translating complex legal documents, project reports, policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures. I have ensured that every translation maintains the original intent and legal accuracy, providing clarity and consistency across languages. This extensive experience has sharpened my ability to deliver high-quality translations.

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  University of Hargeisa, Civil Service Institute, Beder International University (BIU) and MIU.

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

  Lecturer

  Deliver various legal courses, including gender development and law, constitutional law, employment law, international law, business law, and more. In addition to teaching, I evaluate and grade students' classwork, assignments, papers, and oral presentations. Prepare comprehensive course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, ensuring students have the necessary resources for their studies. Cover topics on gender and feminism, exploring its evolution, various waves, and key feminist theories, providing a well-rounded understanding of these critical subjects. Show less

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  Ministry of Interior (MOI) Somaliland

  Dec 2014 - May 2016

  Legal and capacity building consultant

  Draft land dispute management and adjudication regulations for the implementation of the Urban Land Management Act and participate in establishing land dispute tribunals. Provide induction training for newly appointed tribunal members and coordinate with the Ministry of Interior, local municipalities, and UN-HABITAT to align support for the tribunals. Additionally, I review legal and policy documents, offering recommendations to the Minister in line with government frameworks. I transfer knowledge to ministry legal staff through short-term training on the legal aspects of contracts and agreements, assist the Minister in preparing for meetings with the House of Representatives, and provide legal advice on ministry activities. I also perform other tasks assigned by the Minister, ensuring adherence to Somaliland’s legal and regulatory frameworks. Show less

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  Somaliland Pastoral Forum (SOLPAF)

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  Programme Coordinator

  Implement operational policies and procedures to achieve the objectives of SOLPAF, ensuring quality project execution within set timeframes while adhering to systems for programme administration and financial management. Develop and implement monitoring systems for programme activities and prepare regular reports for the Board and donors, ensuring quality control of project-specific reports. Coordinate with community leaders, government officials, donors, NGOs, and UN bodies, representing SOLPAF at national and international meetings. Build strong relationships with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, helping them raise their concerns with policymakers and advocating for policy issues affecting their livelihoods. Show less

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  Office of Solicitor General

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Institutional Capacity Building Advisor

  Support the institutional restructuring of Office of the Solicitor General Office (OSG) to ensure it appropriately implements its mandate, reviewing drafted legal documents for constitutional compatibility. Write project proposals and reports, assess staff capacity, identify institutional capacity building needs, and measure changes in the SGO’s capacity. Develop a capacity-building plan to address gaps and collaborate with partners willing to support the SGO. Review and provide legal advice on documents related to the Office’s activities, represent the SGO in meetings when required, and review legal and policy documents as needed. Show less

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  National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC)

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Legal Adviser

  I provide legal support to the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) on developing the electoral legal framework, including constitutional provisions in Somalia. I offer legal assistance during electoral processes and establish a calendar of legal briefings for stakeholders based on needs assessments. I advise the NIEC on potential inconsistencies or contradictions within the legal framework governing elections and assist in developing internal regulations, procedures, and codes of conduct for electoral processes. Additionally, I draft reports, notes, manuals, training materials, and forms related to legal matters, while also performing other tasks as requested by the Integrated Electoral Support Group (IESG) and the Commission. Show less

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  OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT LIMITED

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Translator

  Translating all OPM project documents (strengthening revenue policy & admin in Somaliland project) from English to Somali and vice versa;Maintain confidentiality of the contents and nature of any documents, both management programmatic and Government documents, shared for translation or review;Monitor and identify project risks, flag these to the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and Project Management;Support and reflect programmatic positions and messages as directed by the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and Project Management;Ensure deliverables are delivered on time and to the appropriate quality delivery standard, as directed by the management team;Propose and advise on appropriate strategies and approaches – including adaptations to existing strategies – for achieving the programme objectives;Provide regular (weekly) updates on programme performance and progress monitoring, towards agreed milestones to the Team Leader. Show less

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  House of the People (HoP)

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  Legal Expert

  Provide legal advice to the human rights committee and the leadership of the house of the people.Working with and support the Human Rights Committee throughout the legislative process to ensure effective Committee functions including Committee meetings and public hearings on draft legislations, as well as effective consultations with the Executive and civil society.Support the Committee on oversight of matters pertaining to human rights in the country and assist them to set up scrutiny mechanisms including the measures to ascertain constitutionality of proposed legislations and the extent in which these legislations enhance human rights in the country.Support the Committee on Conduct focused research, policy review on the bills and help prepare comparative analysis and reports for the Committee in line with International Human Rights, Sharia and the Constitution. Show less

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  Ministry of Interior-Somaliland

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Districts' Bylaws consultant

  Identify challenges and gaps in developing and implementing district bylaws through desk reviews and consultations, providing recommendations for enhancement or development of new bylaws. I articulate which bylaws are needed or should be discarded due to obsolescence and organize workshops to engage stakeholders and beneficiaries. Support the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and districts in defining the concept and nature of bylaws, facilitating the creation of harmonized formats or frameworks. I present these frameworks to the MoI, districts, and stakeholders, incorporating their feedback. develop a bylaw development manual to train MoI and districts on bylaw creation, present it for stakeholder input, and conduct validation workshops, followed by sensitization and training sessions. Show less

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  Civil service Institute csi

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  Senior capacity building consultant

  Coordinate, develop and co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for CSI’s capacity enrichment programs. Collaborate with CSI staff to generate new capacity development initiatives, take part curriculum deployment and content focusing on civil servant capacity development programs.Train less experienced program staff in program development, design and facilitate high level workshops for the senior government officials;Assist in the design and implementation of professional development and trainings for teachers around topics such as effective public engagement strategies, provision of effective and efficient services to the public. Show less

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  United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2024

  Judicial Affairs Officer

  Supporting promotion of rule of law and access to justice in Somalia and implementation of Joint Justice and Corrections Programme. Strengthening formal justice system through enhancing capacity of justice actors and promotion of community engagement to build the trust and confidence of the people towards judicial institutions and realize genuine legitimacy and trust derived from meaningful service delivery and contribution to community wellbeing.

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  United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)

  Nov 2024 - now

  Judicial Affairs Officer

  Supporting promotion of rule of law and access to justice in Somalia and implementation of Joint Justice and Corrections Programme. Strengthening formal justice system through enhancing capacity of justice actors and promotion of community engagement to build the trust and confidence of the people towards judicial institutions and realize genuine legitimacy and trust derived from meaningful service delivery and contribution to community wellbeing.