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ABDIFATAH ABDI HASSAN

HYDRO-GEOLOGIST

Summary

Abdifatah is a skilled and accomplished learner, researcher, policy and monitoring and Evaluation specialist. He has over 5 years of experience in the field of GIS and Groundwater/WASHservices to make the resources available to people for its sustainable uses mainly for drinking and irrigation and groundwater. Freelancer in various Monitoring and evaluation projects in the field of WASH, Health management and information system (HMIS), Education (Education Management Information System EMIS, QLE), Nutrition and Water related project for various local and international Organizations and government bodies. Experienced in Environmental analysis of the borehole wells activities(ESIA).

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (M&Es)

IOM MIDA SOMALIA Kismayo-Baidoa Urban Water Supply
01.2022 - 12.2022

· Studying the relevant project documents (including, but not limited to the Project Appraisal document, Project Implementation Manual, work plan), review and revise the log frame and result matrix, and revise the indicators if necessary.

· Responsible for reviewing the M&Es needs and plans of the project, and extract relevant indicators to monitor the project outcomes and outputs.

· Validating the baseline measurements of the Project development objectives (PDO) matrix included in the Project Appraisal Document and agreed between the government and the African Development Bank.

· Provide technical inputs on monitoring and evaluation parameters to improve planning, programming and implementation of project.

· Liaise closely with Senior National Project Coordinator, Implementing agency and the Chair of Steering Committee.

  • Streamlined data collection processes for accurate analysis and informed decision making.

· Contributing to the Quarterly report regarding M&ES.

· Ensure that the Annual Work Plan reflects the goals of the Results Monitoring Matrix as agreed between FGS and the IOM and Government of Somalia.

· Develop in-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation system of capacity development operations to guide performance tracking activities of staff with M&ES responsibilities in project beneficiary Regional Administrations and key Stakeholders.

· Assisting in defining monitoring and evaluation requirements at the different levels of project implementation.

· Conducting analysis of monitoring data, documents findings from monitoring and evaluation activities and submits monitoring reports to the Project Coordinator.

· Produce reports in English.

· Undertaking any other assignment as may be directed by the Project the Senior National Project Coordinator.

  • Conducted site visits to ensure compliance with donor requirements and verify the accuracy of reported results.
  • Promoted a culture of learning within the organization by disseminating findings from evaluations to relevant stakeholders for continuous improvement purposes.
  • Enhanced program effectiveness by designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Implemented efficient feedback mechanisms enabling prompt detection, documentation, reporting of issues affecting project outcomes.

GIS Officer

SOMALI NATIONAL BUREAU Of STATISTICS (SNBS)
01.2023 - Current


· Training of 20 FMS state members for a duration of 14 days in Mogadishu supported by UNFPA, using Arc pro and QGIS.

· Digitizing the Enumeration Areas (EA) for the whole country using Google maps images for the upcoming Census.

· Collection of GPS coordinates for important landmark areas for Census reference.

· Identify and access map information sources.

· Identify map information needs at SNBS.

· Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data.

· Ensures that the produced maps meet the requirements of SNBS and concerned partners.

· Conceptualize methodologies for collecting data in the field, as according to need.

· Organize and supervise GIS field missions at FGS and FMS.

· Monitor accuracy of field data collected.

· Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies.

· Training of field data enumerators using Mobile data tool.

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and other professional development events.


INTERPRETOR and TRANSLATOR

Resettlement Support Centre (RSC AFRICA) -Online

· Updates and maintains the RSC Africa Interpreter database.

· Conducts training, testing, support and supervision of the Interpreters, both in the field and in Nairobi on a regular basis.

· Interprets into/from English in/from Arabic, Sudanese Arabic, Somali and Swahili.

· Provides in-house training to RSC staff on how to effectively working with Interpreters. Submits monthly reports on the status of activities.

· Participates in Prescreening, USCIS, and Cultural Orientation Circuit Ride (CR) briefing and debriefing to provide expertise on Interpreters.

· Translate materials as required/ requested.

· Reporting to Team Leader.

  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.


GLOBAL MONITORING & HYDROLOGICAL MODELING

GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA - ICPAC

· Hydrological modeling using MIKE HYDRO BASIN (MIKE ZERO)

· Rainfall data preparations using IMERGE (satellite data)

· Downloading digital elevation models (DEM) and preparation of Data for the precise working area of the Shebelle Basin.

· Hazard assessment using earth observation (EO) and GIS for Somalia – Department of Disaster Risk Management (DRM)

· Downloading Somali NDVI and Rainfall Data from 2018 and compiling with a power-point with assessments NDVI and Rainfall Graphs and matrix.

· e-station software and IMPACT TOOL tutorials – Department of Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES).

· Report writing and end month progress report.

Field Water Engineer

National Drilling Company - NADCO
  • Developed customized hydraulic models to improve system performance and optimize infrastructure investments.
  • Improved water quality by designing and implementing effective treatment processes.
  • Evaluated alternative sources of water supply to support population growth while maintaining environmental sustainability goals.

· Carried out Reports on Hydro Geophysical Survey for Boreholes in Jowlo, Xaradhere, Adado, CELASHA BIYAHA (MOGADISHU).

· Carried out well design and well logging.

· Carried out Borehole casing and pumping test for the wells.

· Carried out water Suitability test.

· Project management.

· Field validation of the borehole sites to ensure there is no obstacle for

· drilling and risk of contamination.

  • Provided training for local operators on best practices in managing complex water systems, enhancing overall capacity and competency levels.

INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IWRM- GIZ)

FIELD GIS SPECIALIST - SHABELLE BASIN

· Tasked to produce a GIS MAP for the Shebelle Basin.

· Create pilot area mapping and geo-database on ArcGIS application.

· Review the current status of GIS infrastructure application within Shebelle river basin in Beletweyne and make recommendation on establishing/improving its application.

· Interview with organizations working on IWRM within Shebelle district like HDP.

· Assess the GIS human resource capacity development needs within the staffs at the Ministry of water and Energy of HIRSHABELLE.

· Literature review on the GIS use on IWRM within Shebelle district.

· Collected data from water scarcity/ insecurity points (withdrawal points, withdrawal amounts, pollution), and risk factors/situations (mine contamination, locust invasion areas, flooding, etc.).

· Carried out social and environmental analysis of the Shebelle river flooding.

Education

No Degree - Certificate: GIS, Orbital Geospatial Services

OAKAR GIS CENTRE
04.2001 -

DIPLOMA - WASH

International Electronic University, Egypt, Somali
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geology

International University of Africa (IUA)
Khartoum, Sudan
04.2001 -

Skills

Knowledge on Well design, Well logging, well Development and water sampling

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Consultancies and Workshops

  • World Bank/IGAD-Building Resilient Boreholes in IGAD Region under Arid Climate and Optimizing Regional Groundwater Data Management Training.
  • FAO/SWALIM- LCCS and LCCH SOMALIA LEGEND, 28th Aug – 2nd Sep
  • WASH OFFICER-MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES. supervision and monitoring visit of Alight previously supported WASHfacilities in Benadir and Middle Shebelle regions.
  • FIELD INFORMATION OFFICER: QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (QLE) SCI in South and Central Somalia.
  • FIELD DATA MANAGER & GIS SPECIALIST: MOECHE –Need assessment and School Mapping exercises using drones and GIS tools in 12 districts (SHANGANI, ABDIAZIZ, HINGALOOL, TALEEH, ADALE, BULO BARDE, BARAWE, HUDUR, AFMADHOW, BARDHERE, HOBYO & DHUSAMAREB).

Timeline

GIS Officer

SOMALI NATIONAL BUREAU Of STATISTICS (SNBS)
01.2023 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (M&Es)

IOM MIDA SOMALIA Kismayo-Baidoa Urban Water Supply
01.2022 - 12.2022

No Degree - Certificate: GIS, Orbital Geospatial Services

OAKAR GIS CENTRE
04.2001 -

DIPLOMA - WASH

International Electronic University, Egypt, Somali
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geology

International University of Africa (IUA)
04.2001 -

INTERPRETOR and TRANSLATOR

Resettlement Support Centre (RSC AFRICA) -Online

GLOBAL MONITORING & HYDROLOGICAL MODELING

GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA - ICPAC

Field Water Engineer

National Drilling Company - NADCO

INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IWRM- GIZ)

FIELD GIS SPECIALIST - SHABELLE BASIN
ABDIFATAH ABDI HASSANHYDRO-GEOLOGIST