Assistant Director Academic Advisor
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Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Hersi, PhD
Email: *********.*******@*****.***
Objective: To leverage my extensive experience in peaceful social development, public policy, academic research and training to contribute to the conflict transformation, community development initiatives, pedagogical studies and evidence-based practices. Summary of Competencies
• Expert in Peace and Security: worked as a lecturer at Kenya Methodist University, I specialize in international conflict/peace studies, governance, and social development in the rural setting. I am author of a book on power-sharing and conflict management in Somalia and numerous academic papers on governance and peacebuilding.
• Passionate Activist: Active participation in advocacy networks, including civil society groups for debt cancellation in Somalia, democratization pressure groups, and humanitarian service coordination forums.
• Effective Leader: As Executive Director at Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD) (2014-present), I have built and led a vibrant organization, set visions and strategic directions, negotiated with donors, mobilized resources, and developed systems for best practices in finance, human resources and result-oriented program management system.
• Former Member of Parliament: Active role in the Federal Parliament of Somalia
(2012-2014) showcasing commitment to governance and legislative oversight.
• Humanitarian Affairs Expert: Coordinated humanitarian operations at UNOCHA
(2008-2010), conducting interagency meetings and assessments, and reporting on security, economic, and political issues in Somalia.
• Experienced Program Manager: Managed multiple projects, staff, partners, finances, and procurement as Program Field Coordinator at Norwegian Church Aid
(2005-2008).
• Community Project Implementer: Identified communities, developed action plans, training manuals, and implemented community development projects in highly insecure environments (1995-2003).
Qualifications:
• PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, thesis on "Politics of Power-Sharing Models Pertaining to Management of Intractable Clan Conflict in Somalia".
• MA in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: Kampala International University, thesis on "Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution, Somalia".
• BA in Sociology and Philosophy: Egerton University, project on "Challenges of Community-Based Sustainable Development, Gedo Somalia".
• Diploma: Community Development, Premese Africa Development Institute, Kenya.
• Certificates:
o Higher Education Teaching, Harvard Derek Bok Centre for Teaching and Learning, USA.
o Organizational Leadership, Harvard School of Business USA. o Public Management and Governance, University of Cape Town, South Africa. o Strategic Leadership and Development Programme, Kenya School of Government.
o Conflict Transformation, Transcend Peace University, Austria. Areas of Expertise:
• Designing conflict transformation and social development programs.
• Human rights protection and designing pro-poor policies.
• Negotiation and mediation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of electoral and governance systems.
• Coordination and multitasking skills.
• Building vibrant institutions in hostile post-conflict environments.
• Team-building and leadership skills.
• Developing research tools, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Preparing technical reports.
Work Experience
• Executive Director, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD)
(June 2014 - Present)
o Set the vision and direction of NAPAD.
o Implemented strategic plans.
o Led senior management teams.
o Organized board meetings.
o Developed policies and strategies.
o Mobilized resources and maintained compliance with donors. o Approved and monitored multi-million project budgets o Recruited staff, consultants and contractors.
• Lecturer, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) (January 2016 – December 2020) o Taught undergraduate courses on conflicts, peace studies, diplomacy, refugee and humanitarian studies, and post-conflict national state-building. o Set and marked mid-semester and final exams.
o Mentored students in specialized areas.
o Supervised master's students.
o in intellectual and policy discussions on politics and security.
• Member of Parliament, Federal Parliament of Somalia (August 2012 - April 2014) Mogadishu.
o Oversaw federal government institutions.
o Drafted, read, and passed national bills, laws, and acts. o Served as Secretary for the Reconciliation and Restitution Standing Committee.
• Executive Director, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD)
(March 2010 - August 2012)
o Set the vision and direction of NAPAD.
o Implemented strategic plans.
o Led senior management teams.
o Organized board meetings.
o Developed policies and strategies.
o Mobilized resources and maintained compliance with donors.
• Humanitarian Affairs Analyst, UNOCHA (December 2008 - March 2010) o Coordinated humanitarian operations.
o Conducted interagency meetings and assessments.
o Reported on security, economic, and political issues in Gedo and Jubba regions, Somalia.
• Program Team Leader, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) (March 2005 - November 2008)
o Led multi-project programs.
o Managed senior multi-ethnic program, finance, and admin staff. o Managed program budgets
o Developed successfully funded project proposals. o Monitored and evaluated project results
o Wrote program reports in Southern Somalia.
• Training Coordinator, Emergency Pastoralist Assistance Group (EPAG)
(October 1995 - June 2003)
o Developed training curriculums.
o Facilitated trainings on leadership, management, community-driven development, and conflict management.
o Managed project officers.
o Conducted post-training assessments in Gedo region, Somalia, and Mandera district, Kenya.
Consultancy
Provided consultancy services to various organizations, including: the French Embassy, Norwegian Church Aid, DFID/Mott McDonald, Diakonie Emergency Aid, Adams Smith International, Altai Consultancy, UNSOM, GIZ, and Social-lifeline and Agricultural Development Organization (SADO).
Latest Voluntary Work
• Representative of Somali National NGOs at the Humanitarian Country Team
(HCT) (February 2019 - March 2021)
o Provided policy and strategy advice for humanitarian organizations and donor agencies in Somalia.
o Represent and advocate for the needs of local and national NGOs.
• Activist at the Debt Relief Working Group of Somalia NGO Consortium
(February 2019 - February 2020)
o Contributed to the development of policy documents and meetings with creditors and international partners for the cancellation of debt in Somalia.
• Member of Cluster Review Committee (CRC) for FAO and WFP Managed Food Security and Livelihood Cluster (August 2019 - December 2020) o Worked with regional and national clusters focal points and members to identify humanitarian needs and gaps
o Reviewed, approved and allocated financial resources to different project proposals for UNOCHA managed Somalia Humanitarian Fund. Publications:
Books:
1. "The Power-Sharing and Management of Clan Conflict," Lambert Academic Publishing.
Academic Papers:
1. "From Lords of Corruption to Leeches of Theo-mafia: The Suffering of the People in Somalia." The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. 2. "Ila Hadal Walaal: A Traditional Reconciliation Model for Healing Somalia’s Wounds." International Journal of Social Science Research and Review. 3. "The Politics of Clan Hegemonic States in Somalia: A Contestation without Reconciliation." International Journal for Humanities and Social Studies. 4. "Application for Power-sharing Models in Managing Intractable Clan Conflict in Somalia." International Journal of Political Science, Sage Publishers. Additional Information:
• Languages: English (Fluent) and Somali (Native)
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, and qualitative data interpretation and report writing.
References:
Available upon request.
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