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Ali Abdi

Nairobi

Summary

An ambitious Humanitarian, Developmental Programming specialist with 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of strategy design, policy development, project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation in humanitarian and developmental spheres with United Nation Agencies, Bilateral Donors, and INGOs across the Eastern and Horn of Africa region. Passionate and strategic stakeholder-relationship builder, with an indelible reputation for forging lasting relations with project partners and staff, managing budgets, and leading and training teams to achieve program objectives. Advanced experience in designing and implementing results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems with detailed guidelines for their implementation

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Specialist

USAID K/EA
05.2023 - Current
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • manged as actvity focal person 2 actvities within 5 counties

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, WASH

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI/ USAID FYJ Project
04.2021 - 04.2023

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  • Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment.
  • Led the implementation of the Maternal & Child Health, WASH, and Nutrition component of the project.
  • Developed WASH strategies and policies to achieve centers of excellence in healthcare facilities and community levels activities including Urban Community Lead Total Sanitation (UCLTS).
  • Oversaw the system strengthening of WASH/RAMCAH and Nutrition through coordination, capacity building (training and mentorship), monitoring & evaluation, and reporting of community FP/RMNCH/WASH/ Nutrition activities in Nairobi Metropolitan Services/ County and Kajiado County

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR – WASH, NUTRITION & CHILD

IMA WORLD HEALTH USAID/KEA – AFYA JIJINI PROGRAM
10.2015 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated and planned activities at the county level by developing the annual work plan, monitoring and evaluation plan, conducting gap analysis, and financial and human resource management of the Reproductive Maternal & Child Health, WASH, and Nutrition component of the project.
  • Managed sub-grantees to achieve centers of excellence in targeted facilities and scale-up of best practices of MNCH-WASH and Nutrition health interventions at targeted communities.
  • Advocated for end in gender-based violence, and sexual violence and promotion of Family planning services, reducing harmful practices, and Antenatal and postnatal services
  • Integration with HIV/STDS in reproductive services and nutrition care and support.
  • Led Emergency epidemic response development (COVID-19) and developed funded proposal.
  • Implemented COVID-19 WASH intervention

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ROAD INTERNATIONAL
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.

PROGRAM MANAGER

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL,
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Emergency WASH & Strengthening Nutrition Security in South Central Somalia: combining life-saving treatment and prevention.
  • Responsible for management and oversight of Save Children, Concern, OXFAM, and ACF consortium - Funded by DFID.
  • Managed WASH component that focused on hygiene promotion and Household water treatment technologies.
  • Managed OXFAM component of project to achieve consortium objectives, with overall strategy.
  • Aligned project goals with Somali 2011-2013 Nutrition Strategy, IYCF Strategy for SCS, as well as Essential Package or Health Services and JHNP (Joint Health and Nutrition Program).

Senior Program Coordinator - Health and Nutrition

Oxfam Novib
02.2013 - 12.2013
  • System strengthening project on a three-year multi-donor-funded project (Oxfam, Valid International, Belgium Government, and AWO International of Germany) funded project carried out in the Hiran region, Somalia.
  • Led the conceptualization, implementation, and continual improvement of the program.
  • Coordinated, managed, and motivated the program team; and, ensuring an integrated approach to program implementation to maximize resource utilization.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

Program Manager- Health and Nutrition

CISP- International Committee For Dev. Of People
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Provided leadership and strategic direction in the projects and oversaw day to day running of all health facilities in the South Mudug and Galgaduud regions.
  • Attended National/ Regional health and nutrition cluster meetings in Nairobi and Mogadishu.
  • Ensured adherence to all medical protocol and data collection processes and developed proposals for health and nutrition activities to different donors (Emergency)

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Global Fund - HIV Somalia
07.2006 - 12.2008
  • Developed HIV/AID monitoring and Evaluation strategy for GF-HIV/AIDS/Somalia. The exercise included broad consultation with International NGOs Local CBOs and private stakeholders to conduct an analysis of implementation achievement and Challenges.
  • Designed and keep standard monitoring tools and specific indicators.
  • Built the capacity of AIDS commissions and SR in the three regions on monitoring and evaluation, working with over 30 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Achievement- Establishment of 3 regional Aids commissions. Coordinated regional meetings.
  • Established seven Integrated Prevention Treatment Care and Services (IPTCS) centers across Somalia and Trained as TOT for Country Response Information Management.

Education

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy (Leadership & Governance)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technolo
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2024

Master of Science - Global Health & Developments

University Collage London (UCL)
London GB
09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Counselling)

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery

Kenya Medical Training College
Nakuru, Kenya
06.2002

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Resource Allocation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Technical Support
  • Contract Management
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Tracking
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Project Framework Engineering
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Budget Preparation
  • Performance Improvements
  • Knowledge & Learning Management

Affiliations

Kenya Clinical Officers Council, Member (Since 2003)

Additional Information

Publications:

Abdi, A. A., Guyo, W., & Moronge, D. M. (2023). Health Policy and Service Delivery in Referral Hospitals in Kenya. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 1(6), 357-365. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejtas.2023.1(6).35

Hall, C., Crookston, B., West, J., Linehan, M., McGahey, C., Wendo, D. and Abdi, A. (2021) Systems Thinking and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Examples from Kenya’s Afya Jijini. Program. Health, 13, 694-704. https://doi.org/10.4236/health.2021.137053

Languages

Somalia, Oromo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Somali
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Project Management Specialist

USAID K/EA
05.2023 - Current

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, WASH

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI/ USAID FYJ Project
04.2021 - 04.2023

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR – WASH, NUTRITION & CHILD

IMA WORLD HEALTH USAID/KEA – AFYA JIJINI PROGRAM
10.2015 - 03.2021

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ROAD INTERNATIONAL
01.2015 - 10.2015

PROGRAM MANAGER

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL,
01.2014 - 12.2014

Senior Program Coordinator - Health and Nutrition

Oxfam Novib
02.2013 - 12.2013

Program Manager- Health and Nutrition

CISP- International Committee For Dev. Of People
01.2011 - 12.2011

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Global Fund - HIV Somalia
07.2006 - 12.2008

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy (Leadership & Governance)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technolo

Master of Science - Global Health & Developments

University Collage London (UCL)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Counselling)

University of Nairobi

Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery

Kenya Medical Training College
Ali Abdi