Abdulkadir ABDI

Experience

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  CARE International in Kenya

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2008

  Primary Teacher

  • Implemented Kenyan curriculum effectively in refugee schools.• Developed comprehensive schemes of work and lesson plans.• Engaged in diverse co-curricular activities within the school.• Served as a patron for the Science and Debating clubs.• Contributed to promoting girl child education, conducted regular tests, improved discipline, and inspired students to explore their talents.

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  Norwegian refugee council

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  Hygiene Promotion Supervisor

  • Hygiene Promotion Coordination: Conducted hygiene promotion activities according to NRC standards and code of conduct, ensuring effective implementation.• Needs Assessment and Monitoring: Participated in assessments and surveys related to hygiene promotion, contributing to overall NRC initiatives.• Sanitation Monitoring and Support: Monitored and encouraged latrine usage in camps, ensured cleanliness and maintenance of school latrines and handwashing facilities, and reported any issues.• Supervision and Distribution: Supervised the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) and promotional materials within assigned sections/clusters, ensuring efficient delivery.• Awareness Campaign Management: Organized and conducted hygiene awareness campaigns, oversaw the completion of monitoring checklists, and prepared detailed weekly and monthly reports on activities. Show less

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  Somali Rehabilitation & Development Agency-SORDA

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2012

  Livelihood Project Officer

  • Strategic Project Management: Planned, implemented, evaluated, and adjusted project activities in alignment with annual plans and donor guidelines, prioritizing the welfare of vulnerable community members, especially Persons of Concern (POC).• Successful managed Fishery projects in Mudug region in which 180 fishermen and women were tried on modern methods of fishing and provided with start up kits. • Livelihood Project Oversight: Monitored and evaluated livelihood initiatives like cash grants and goat restocking for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).• Funding Proposal Development: Created compelling proposals to secure funding for organizational projects and initiatives.• Needs Assessment and Emergency Response: Conducted ongoing assessments of the community's humanitarian needs, identifying, and implementing emergency response interventions.• Operational Coordination and Supervision: Planned daily activities, managed logistics during training sessions, and coordinated administrative tasks with the field supervisor to ensure smooth project implementation. Additionally, implemented new protocols and job descriptions while supervising the project team on behalf of the Project Coordinator. Show less

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  United Nation World Food Programme

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

  Field Monitor

  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored project performance against set targets, facilitating timely adjustments and improvements.• Successfully monitored nutrition, livelihood, and relief activities locally, collaborating with partners and authorities.• Ensured partners followed procedures, reported concerns, and maintained program quality.• Monitored commodity movements for accuracy, quality control, and proper recording.• Conducted partner evaluations and baseline assessments for livelihood projects, providing key insights.• Managed M&E activities, ensuring accurate data entries, compiling reports, and preparing M&E plans. Show less

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  UN World Food Programme

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2016

  Programme Associate

  • Technical Support: Provided expert technical support for M&E activities, ensuring data integrity and quality in project monitoring.• System Coordination: Coordinated SCOPE registration and monthly monitoring of projects, ensuring compliance with WFP guidelines and standards.• Capacity Building: Conducted training sessions to enhance staff capacity in M&E methodologies and tools, improving team proficiency.• Performance Monitoring: Monitored project performance against set targets, facilitating timely adjustments and improvements.• Reporting: Prepared comprehensive reports on project progress and impact, supporting evidence-based decision-making and accountability. Show less

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  Samuel Hall

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Project Coordinator

  • Project Management: Successfully managed project planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring project objectives were met within specified timelines and budget.• Proposal Development: Developed compelling project proposals that secured funding and support for various humanitarian initiatives.• Data Collection Innovation: Coordinated data collection using digital mobile data collection tools, improving data accuracy and efficiency.• Client Relationship Management: Built strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.• Impact Evaluation: Evaluated project impact and outcomes, providing valuable insights for future project planning and implementation. Show less

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  United Nations World Food Programme

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2022

  Programme Policy Officer -Monitoring & Evaluation, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping and Reporting

  • Survey Leadership: Led a comprehensive baseline surveys, assessments and evaluations of projects and programmes in livelihoods, resilience, social protection, nutrition and school feeding, planning, coordinating data collection process, and conducting the analysis.• M&E Leadership: Managed comprehensive M&E activities across multiple sectors including relief, nutrition, livelihoods, and school feeding, ensuring data-driven decision-making. Led the TPM and WFP staff conducting monitoring projects. • Vulnerability Analysis: Led vulnerability analysis and mapping activities, providing critical insights into food security and nutrition trends.• Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented M&E frameworks that enhanced program accountability and efficiency.• Capacity Development: Provided technical support and training to build staff capacity in M&E methodologies and tools, strengthening team performance.• Program Impact Assessment: Conducted rigorous impact assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement, contributing to program sustainability. Show less

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  United Nations World Food Programme

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  Programme Policy Officer (Operations)

  • Operational Management: Managed comprehensive field office operations serving over 100,000 Vulnerable people encompassing nutrition, relief, and school feeding programs, ensuring smooth implementations.• Data Management Expertise: Coordinated COMET data management system in which the resources are managed from need assessment analysis, planning and resource distribution and accountability, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in program monitoring and evaluation.• Training and Development: Successfully trained over 200 staff on WFP systems and protocols, ensuring consistent program implementation across the team.• Quality Assurance: Ensured adherence to quality standards and best practices such as IMAM guidelines, SHPERE standard, WFP principle in nutrition program delivery, resulting in improved beneficiary outcomes.• Reporting and Analysis: Produced detailed reports on program performance and impact, providing insights and recommendations for program enhancement. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Feb 2024 - now

  Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

  • Leadership in Information Management: Successfully lead the information and pipeline management pillar of the nutrition team, resulting in enhanced visibility and accountability for nutrition program operations.• Data-Driven M&E Support: Provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) program management support through detailed data analysis, leading to timely updates on implementation progress that met WFP standards and enhanced overall program effectiveness.• Collaborative Planning and Tracking: Liaise effectively with Area Offices, the Logistics Unit, and the Budget and Programme Unit to prepare and update implementation and monthly distribution plans for nutrition commodities, ensuring rigorous quality standards and timely submissions.• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement process improvements in pipeline management for both specialized nutrition foods (SNF) and non-food items by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading to increased efficiency in upstream and downstream operations.• Needs-Based Planning Alignment: Work closely with multiple units, including Supply Chain and VAM, to ensure regular updates to the WFP Seasonal Analysis and Response Plan (SARP) and Implementation Plan (IP) based on the latest FSNAU projections, enhancing alignment with needs-based planning.• Budget Proposal and Agreement Compliance: Supported the review and amendment of Nutrition Budget Proposals and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), ensuring compliance with WFP programming policies and alignment with the Nutrition Implementation Plan.• Timely and Accurate Reporting: Oversee preparation of accurate and timely reports on nutrition programs, facilitating informed decision-making and consistency in information presented to stakeholders, which improved transparency and accountability. Contribute to donor reporting donor reporting writing. Show less