Abdullahi Shafi Mohamed

Experience

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  Axiom Monitoring and Evaluation Ltd.

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Field Research Coordinator

  - Provided comprehensive support, training, and supervision to partners in utilizing Axiom standardized forms and ensured adherence to high-quality data collection standards.- Spearheaded the collection of essential information, including policies, laws, conflict registration, government contracts, and public-private partnership agreements.- Compiled and managed data relevant to accountability, contributing significantly to Axiom's mapping, sampling, and verification processes.- Established and nurtured strong relationships with monitored or evaluated partners, fostering collaborative and effective partnerships.- Assisted in coordination meetings as part of comprehensive data collection exercises, playing a key role in effective coordination and network strategy implementation.- Championed Axiom's capabilities by implementing knowledge-building and networking strategies at various levels, including community, government, NGO, UN, and donors, contributing to increased organizational activity in targeted areas. Show less

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  Kenyatta University

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  International students congressperson

  As the international students' congressperson, I advocated for the interests of students from 27 different countries at Kenyatta University. The university attracted the most international students in Kenya thanks to its strong publicity. As their liaison, I bridged the gap between students and the administration, ensuring their needs were heard and met. I organized various events like career symposiums, sports tournaments, and cultural activities to enrich their campus experience, building a vibrant and inclusive community. Show less

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  UNHCR

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  • facilitated refugee status determination interviews for more than 1,000 asylum seekers, contributing to accurate decisions on their eligibility.• Led the development of a comprehensive Somali language glossary, enhancing the accuracy and consistency of translations within the organization.• Assisting in interpreting assigned work with one of the ETM/Protection Units, namely Child Protection, Refugee status determination, Resettlement or Field (Protection)/Community Services.• Interpreting and Translating documents and publications and providing operational support to registration, protection, Refugee status determination, Resettlement, child protection, and field staff of UNHCR and to the staff of partner organizations through language support services for evacuees from Libya to Niger.• Translating oral statements between English and Somali for reception, registration, Refugee status determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST)• Acting as interpreter during Reception and Orientation, Registration, RSD, RST and BID interviews, training, and counselling, including health and psychological counselling, for UNHCR Niger and partner organizations.• Screening survivors of violence or torture: Through information on psychological and physical consequences of torture.• Registration procedures: Recording of personal information of refugees, photo capturing, verification, regular updating and distribution of asylum seeker/refugees' certificates as well as conducting registration and litigation.• Organized crowd control mechanisms during mass registration, resettlement, refugee status determination (RSD) exercise and relocation of refugees. I was part of a team that relocated 500 refugees from Hamdallaye camp outside Niamey City safe space for Refugees and migrants.• Displayed deep understanding, recognition, and sensitivity to cultural differences between Somali and English language speakers and eased their interactions Show less • Developed and delivered Somali-language audio-visual materials to enhance understanding of complex procedures among Persons of Concern.• Interpreted verbal and written works in English-Somali language pairs.• Coordinated communication between the public and the organization and assisted with mediation efforts.• Maintained strong relations between the organization and project beneficiaries, which ensured the attainment of set project objectives.• Translated various publications and documents to ensure accurate, clear, and concise conferment of information for use in community empowerment.• Ensured translation services complied with UNHCR policies and procedures, service standards, and international best practices.• Assisted in developing and producing audio-visual aids in the Somali language to explain specific processes and procedures to Persons of Concern, taking into consideration the literacy levels of the target audience.• Contributed to the Somali language glossary of terms and vocabulary commonly used in translation.• Conduct refugee status determination for asylum seekers and Profile them for eligibility assessment to check ifthey meet the criteria for refugee definition.• Taking part in the participatory assessment of UNHCR for end-of-year meeting with various groups of refugees to discuss their needs, challenges, and skills/abilities.• Support persons of concern through the relevant implementing partners in the camp.• Receiving and issuing correspondences and issuing them to the rightful owners.• Demonstrated knowledge of industry-specific terminology and protocol for refugee and migration contexts. Show less

  • Protection Interpreter and Cultural Mediator,

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Translator/Interpreter

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
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  International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Protection & Detention support

  As the Protection and Detention Support Officer at the ICRC Somalia delegation, I Supported detention monitoring, protection collection and data analysis, human rights training, translation, interpretation, communication, and risk management initiatives ensuring that the delegation's programs and operations comply with Donors and ICRC’s rules and regulations. My contributions included conducting over 200 confidential interviews with detainees, identifying and reporting protection-related incidents, documenting events for trend analysis, and facilitating risk management training, empowering the delegation to effectively identify and mitigate potential risks. Show less

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  SOAS University of London

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  Chevening scholar

  Awarded and completed the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential.

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  Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Jubaland State Somalia.

  Feb 2024 - now

  Technical Advisor (Policy and Planning)

  •Provided specific advice and analysis on social policy matters in alignment with constitutional principles and the specific policy-making framework of Jubaland.• Conducted comprehensive assessments of existing social policies, evaluating their impact, effectiveness, and alignment with constitutional mandates.• Collaborated with government departments, agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners to facilitate inclusive policy development processes.• Advocated for evidence-based decision-making in policy formulation, utilizing robust data analysis and research methodologies.• Established mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of policy implementation to assess effectiveness and facilitate continuous improvement. Show less