Humanitarian Project Manager and Programme Lead

Project Manager

Name: Mohamed Abdi Daud

Location: Somalia

Telephone: +252-*********

Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Project Management professional with over seven years of progressive experience leading humanitarian and development programmes across Somalia. Demonstrated expertise in managing the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and close-out while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with donor and organizational requirements. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, developing implementation strategies, managing project schedules, tracking budgets, mitigating risks, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and strengthening operational performance. Proven ability to build strong partnerships with government institutions, UN agencies, INGOs, local organizations, donors, and community stakeholders to achieve sustainable programme outcomes.

Strong background in project governance, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, team leadership, process improvement, and performance management. Skilled at identifying implementation challenges, removing operational bottlenecks, facilitating collaborative decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across complex multi-sector programmes.

A proactive and adaptable leader recognized for delivering high-impact projects, mentoring teams, improving programme efficiency, and ensuring accountability throughout the project lifecycle in challenging humanitarian environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project Lifecycle Management

• Project Planning and Scheduling

• Programme Management

• Project Coordination

• Project Implementation

• Project Monitoring and Control

• Project Close-out

• Strategic Planning

• Work Plan Development

• Budget Monitoring

• Resource Allocation

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Risk Register Development

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Operational Coordination

• Team Supervision and Mentoring

• Performance Management

• KPI Tracking and Reporting

• Project Governance

• Quality Assurance

• Compliance Management

• Process Improvement

• Change Management

• Dependency Management

• Issue Resolution and Escalation

• Meeting Facilitation

• Partnership Development

• Community Engagement

• Donor Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Integrated Development Focus (IDF) – Somalia

Key Responsibilities

• Directed the end-to-end management of humanitarian and development projects, overseeing project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and project closure.

• Developed comprehensive project implementation plans, work breakdown structures, activity schedules, milestones, and performance indicators to ensure timely delivery.

• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across programme, finance, procurement, logistics, MEAL, HR, and operations to achieve project objectives.

• Managed project scope, monitored deliverables, and ensured activities remained aligned with donor requirements and organizational priorities.

• Led project review meetings, implementation planning sessions, and stakeholder coordination forums to monitor progress and resolve operational challenges.

• Maintained project risk registers, identified implementation risks, and developed mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.

• Coordinated project budgets with finance teams, monitored expenditures against approved budgets, and supported efficient resource utilization.

• Managed project documentation, including implementation plans, meeting minutes, progress reports, risk logs, lessons learned, and close-out reports.

• Strengthened collaboration with government authorities, donors, consortium partners, UN agencies, and local stakeholders to support successful programme implementation.

• Established project monitoring mechanisms to track KPIs, deliverables, and implementation progress, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Ensured compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance procedures.

• Supervised project staff, delegated responsibilities, provided technical guidance, and supported staff performance and professional development.

• Facilitated problem-solving sessions to address implementation bottlenecks, manage dependencies, and improve project efficiency.

• Promoted continuous improvement through project evaluations, after-action reviews, and the implementation of lessons learned.

Key Achievements

• Successfully managed multiple donor-funded projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery schedules, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

• Improved project implementation efficiency by strengthening planning processes, coordination mechanisms, and performance monitoring systems.

• Enhanced collaboration across technical and operational departments, resulting in more effective project execution and stakeholder engagement.

• Supported programme delivery benefiting thousands of vulnerable households through effective planning, coordination, and resource management.

• Introduced standardized project tracking and reporting tools that improved decision- making, accountability, and project visibility for senior leadership. Project Coordinator

HACDESA (Horn of Africa Community Development Association) – Somalia Key Responsibilities

• Coordinated the planning, implementation, and monitoring of multi-sector humanitarian and development projects, ensuring activities were delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with donor and organizational objectives.

• Supported the Project Manager in developing annual work plans, implementation schedules, project milestones, and operational strategies.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams including programme, finance, procurement, logistics, MEAL, administration, and field staff to ensure smooth project execution.

• Facilitated regular project coordination meetings, implementation reviews, and stakeholder consultations to monitor progress and address emerging challenges.

• Tracked project performance against approved work plans, key performance indicators

(KPIs), and deliverables, preparing regular progress reports for management and donors.

• Identified implementation risks, maintained risk registers, and worked closely with project teams to develop and implement mitigation measures.

• Coordinated project logistics, procurement planning, and resource allocation to support timely implementation of field activities.

• Managed communication with government ministries, local authorities, community leaders, consortium partners, donors, and implementing partners.

• Ensured project documentation, including work plans, meeting minutes, activity reports, lessons learned, and project files, was complete and up to date.

• Supported budget monitoring by coordinating with finance teams to track expenditures, forecast activity costs, and ensure cost-effective project delivery.

• Organized training workshops, stakeholder forums, community consultations, and capacity-building initiatives for project teams and partners.

• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by documenting best practices, recommending process enhancements, and supporting organizational learning. Key Achievements

• Coordinated multiple projects across different operational locations while consistently meeting implementation timelines.

• Strengthened communication and collaboration between programme and support departments, resulting in improved operational efficiency.

• Improved project reporting processes and documentation systems, enhancing accountability and decision-making.

• Successfully coordinated stakeholder engagement activities that strengthened partnerships with government institutions and local communities.

• Contributed to the timely achievement of project objectives through effective planning, coordination, and risk management.

Project Officer

LIDISOM (Life and Development Initiative Somalia) – Somalia Key Responsibilities

• Supported the implementation of humanitarian and development programmes by coordinating day-to-day project activities across multiple project locations.

• Assisted in project planning, activity scheduling, implementation tracking, and monitoring to ensure project objectives were achieved within agreed timelines.

• Prepared detailed implementation plans, field schedules, activity budgets, procurement requests, and project progress reports.

• Coordinated with technical teams, operations, procurement, logistics, finance, and community representatives to ensure effective project implementation.

• Conducted regular field visits to monitor project progress, verify deliverables, identify implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitored project indicators and maintained accurate project records, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor reporting requirements.

• Facilitated stakeholder meetings, community consultations, and coordination forums to strengthen participation and project ownership.

• Supported contract administration, procurement processes, vendor coordination, and logistics planning for project activities.

• Assisted in identifying project risks and implementation constraints while supporting the development of practical mitigation strategies.

• Ensured project documentation was complete, organized, and readily available for audits, donor reviews, and management reporting.

• Supported capacity-building activities by organizing staff training, mentoring field teams, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.

Key Achievements

• Successfully coordinated project implementation activities across multiple districts while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

• Improved project monitoring systems that enhanced reporting accuracy and implementation oversight.

• Strengthened coordination between technical and operational teams, contributing to improved programme delivery.

• Maintained strong relationships with community stakeholders, local authorities, and implementing partners, resulting in effective project implementation. Project Assistant

Relief Development Initiatives (RDI) – Somalia

Key Responsibilities

• Provided administrative and operational support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through implementation and project closure.

• Assisted in developing project work plans, implementation schedules, activity trackers, and project documentation.

• Supported coordination of meetings, workshops, stakeholder consultations, training sessions, and field missions.

• Prepared meeting agendas, recorded minutes, tracked action points, and followed up on implementation of agreed activities.

• Maintained project filing systems, ensuring all project records, reports, contracts, and correspondence were properly documented.

• Assisted with procurement requests, logistics coordination, travel arrangements, and inventory management to support field operations.

• Collected, compiled, and analyzed project information for routine progress reports and management updates.

• Supported monitoring activities by tracking project indicators, verifying field reports, and maintaining project databases.

• Coordinated communication between project teams, field staff, implementing partners, and community stakeholders.

• Assisted in identifying operational challenges and escalating issues to senior project staff for timely resolution.

• Ensured compliance with organizational procedures, donor requirements, and project documentation standards.

Key Achievements

• Supported the successful delivery of multiple community-based development projects through effective project coordination and administrative support.

• Improved project documentation and record management systems, contributing to increased operational efficiency.

• Assisted project teams in maintaining implementation schedules and achieving project milestones.

• Built strong working relationships with project stakeholders, contributing to effective communication and collaboration across programme teams. EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree in Development Studies- School of social sciences Mount Kenya University- Nairobi, Kenya.

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