Hussein Ibrahim AHMED

Experience

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  UNDP Mine Action

  May 2008 - Mar 2013

  Information Management Associate

  Liaising with all field and operations staff that is submitting reports and resolving any inconsistencies in their reports immediately upon receiving the reportSubmitting the reports to the Operations Manager for his/her QC check before forwardingto the UNSOMA IM Office.Ensure the safety and security of the database for his/her region and its information and provide database reports and other related information to the regional operations sectionCompile and draft explosive hazard analysis and share with relevant stakeholders including national Mine Action AuthoritiesSupport supervision of EOD, Survey, Risk Education teams and Victim Assistance interventionsProvide translation assistance to Mine Action training including EOD, Survey and Risk Education Show less

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  United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Operations Coordinator

  Comprehensive general operational coordination for the UNMAS Humanitarian Regional Mine Action Offices in South Central Somalia.Coordinate, facilitate and priorities all operational tasks for mine action (MA) activities in South Central Somalia.Responsible for all aspects of MA related activities carried out by Humanitarian mine action partners; Oversee and coordinate the implementation, execution, and completion of all mine action related operations in South Central Somalia.Ensure close and effective supervision and coordination of the integral aspects of MA, such as Demining, EOD, Medical, EORE, Survey and QA activities.Overseas the maintenance of the operations office filling and document control systems.Verify IMSMA reports and overseas data entry in IMSMA of all field reports and returnsfacilitate field staff refresher training including EOD, Survey and Risk Education, mentoring and on-job trainings Show less

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  United Nations Mine Action Service

  Sept 2017 - now

  Stakeholder Management:• Establish solid working relationship with the project board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), UNMAS and key stakeholders• Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products• Advise UNMAS on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance)• Manage the information flows between the Project Board/OC Director and the project(s)Delivery and Performance:• Develop and maintain project plans• Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle. • Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary • Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers• Authorize Work Packages• Advise the Project Board, Programme unit and Programme Director of any deviations from the plan• Participate in coordination meetings with UN including Protection Cluster and UNCT as well as meeting with relevant stakeholders• Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to UNMAS and stakeholders is achieved• Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted• Work with the Programme team on financial agreements and contribution agreements• Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers• Identify and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS/UNMAS to supervisor• Identify and report threats to UNOPS/UNMAS internal business case to supervisor• Participate in regular update meetings with UNOPS/UNMAS portfolio managers to discuss progress, risks and issues that may emerge to ensure project stays on track. Show less Design and participate the Call for Proposal (CFP) processes to select Ips and take lead as technical panel member representing UNMAS, Ethiopia Program.Contribute to the development of program strategy, work plan and monitoring frameworksCoordinate weekly with UNMAS HQ and UNOPS PSC of field operation and program delivery.Support the development of factsheet, analysis, reports, concept notes and full proposal for funding opportunities.Conduct explosive threat assessment in affected areas in Northern Ethiopia to map out impacts of explosive hazards and produce reports.Support the recruitment of national personnel in the program including drafting ToRs and conducting written assessments.Organize Explosive Ordnance Awareness (EOA) training for humanitarian agencies operating in conflict affected areas in Ethiopia.Provide support in organizing and participation of coordination meetings including the Protection Cluster at regional level and MA AoR at country level.Provide technical advice related to Explosive Hazard awareness and mitigation measures to humanitarian agencies in Ethiopia.Conduct EORE and Survey technical training for the personnel of UNMAS partners to implement EORE projects in Northern Ethiopia.Support the capacity building initiatives and train the staff of the national mine action authority. Show less Support stakeholder management and coordination of project activities with government authorities and UN/INGO agencies.Assist in delivery performance including project plans, and project log frames, insure social and gender inclusion.Follow project life cycle management and ensure organizational policy and procedures are compiled accordingly.Support personnel management including motivation of project management team and ensure performance reviews are conducted.Make sure the findings of the analysis are effectively communicated to and discussed with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.Provide substantive inputs for Protection Cluster reporting, strategic documents, factsheets and quarterly and annual reports.Assist in developing innovative projects (solutions) in support of UNMAS Somalia strategic plan and in response to the findings from the analysis of explosive hazards victims data in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders;Coordinate between the member organizations of the explosive hazards sub-cluster and in actively engaging with the Somali protection cluster for improving the mine action response in Somalia.Make sure all UNMAS HEM explosive hazards related projects are monitored and evaluated and the lessons learned are recorded, analyzed, and used for continual improvements and coordinated with other humanitarian interventions and UNCT.Compile Humanitarian Needs Overview, Humanitarian Response Planning and Portfolio of Mine Action project inputs in coordination with Protection Cluster and Government counterparts. Show less

  • Project Manager, Humanitarian Explosive Management

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Project Manager, HMA

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Operations Coordination Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2019