Mohamoud HAJI

• Led the implementation of the Berghof Foundation’s Infrastructures for Peace (i4P) project, by coordinating inclusive, community-led peacebuilding initiatives.
• Facilitated participatory research, local consultations, and capacity-building activities to empower Insider Peacebuilders Networks (IPNs), traditional leaders, and government stakeholders to drive reconciliation aligned with NRF priorities.
• Promoted social cohesion and addressed conflict drivers by engaging marginalized communities and supporting dialogue platforms.
• Delivered regular political and conflict analyses to inform adaptive programming and ensure responsiveness to the evolving context.
• Maintained strong coordination with state authorities, civil society actors, and Berghof teams in Mogadishu and Berlin to support the effective localization of the NRF.
• Ensured strategic alignment between grassroots peacebuilding efforts and national reconciliation objectives, contributing to the broader strengthening of Somalia’s peace infrastructure.

• Played a pivotal role in advancing national priorities on reconciliation, federalism, and inclusive governance through high-level technical support and strategic policy guidance.
• Led the development of the National Reconciliation Framework (NRF) Strategic Plan, ensuring coherence with broader peacebuilding and state-building goals.
• Contributed significantly to the Inclusive Politics Pillar of the National Transformation Plan (NTP), focusing on federalism, democratization, national cohesion, and local governance—key mandates of MoIFAR.
• Led the nationwide functional unbundling initiative in alignment with the National Consultative Council (NCC) agreement, facilitating consensus and finalizing the refined framework.
• Spearheaded the development of the Federalism Implementation Roadmap and the Framework for Functional Unbundling and Competency Assignment, providing policymakers with structured tools for federal governance.
• Successfully organized and facilitated a high-level intergovernmental study tour to promote peer learning and knowledge exchange on federal systems.
• Fostered collaboration and trust between the Federal Government and Federal Member States, enhancing institutional understanding and contributing to a unified national vision for Somalia.

• Strengthened the understanding of senior government officials—including Ministers and Directors-General—on the objectives and operations of the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance (JPLG) through targeted communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Led coordination efforts and served as a key political liaison between the UN JPLG programme and government institutions, fostering strategic collaboration and ensuring alignment with shared governance goals.
• Provided expert advisory support to the UN’s programme management team, offering practical solutions to complex implementation challenges and contributing to improved programme outcomes.
• Managed internal reporting and communication channels to facilitate timely information flow and promote transparency and accountability among government and development partners.
• Played a vital role in strengthening intergovernmental cooperation and enhancing programmatic impact through informed, high-level engagement and effective partnership building.

• Led a multidisciplinary team in engaging government counterparts and coordinating with program partners to ensure strategic alignment with Somalia’s national justice priorities.
• Facilitated collaboration among community stakeholders, justice sector actors, and authorities to integrate program activities and strengthen justice service delivery.
• Provided technical support to local partners to expand access to legal aid and enhance advocacy efforts for marginalized and underserved populations.
• Oversaw project planning, including donor reporting, performance tracking, and business development tasks, contributing to the program’s impact and sustainability.
• Played a key role in improving access to justice and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms across Somalia, advancing equity and rule of law for disadvantaged groups.

• Led the implementation of a EUR 5.8 million program aimed at strengthening accountability and inclusivity within Federal Member States, with operations across Jubbaland, Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and Southwest states.
• Oversaw all aspects of project management, including strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and optimal resource utilization.
• Coordinated closely with the Senior Government and Reconciliation Manager to maintain alignment with national priorities and donor expectations.
• Collaborated with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to extract best practices, document lessons learned, and support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Identified capacity-building needs among partner organizations and institutions, contributing to sustainable improvements in local governance systems.
• Ensured effective internal and external communication, promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous program learning and adaptation.

• Successfully managed a portfolio of state formation, reconciliation, peacebuilding, and capacity-building projects totaling USD 14 million, fostering close collaboration between UNDP, Federal Member States, and key national institutions including MoIFAR, BFC, and OPM.
• Led the design and implementation of annual work plans under the Support to Emerging Federal States (StEFS) initiative, streamlining project delivery and enhancing coordination.
• Supported project consultants and strengthened the capacity of civil servants in strategic planning, promoting institutional effectiveness and sustainability.
• Ensured rights-based and conflict-sensitive implementation, upholding the Do-No Harm principle throughout all programmatic activities.
• Played a key role in budget development, continuous monitoring of project work plans, and recruitment of consultants and a team of Senior Technical Advisors to reinforce intergovernmental relations.
• Established and operationalized the Federalism Forum to support Somalia’s transition toward federal and decentralized governance.
• Organized high-level international study tours to facilitate peer learning, policy innovation, and cross-country knowledge exchange in federal governance systems.

• Led the collection, analysis, and interpretation of food security and livelihood data to inform evidence-based decision-making across urban and IDP settings in Somalia.
• Conducted extensive field missions across multiple Somali cities and actively contributed to national and regional food security classification processes, including high-level consultations in Somalia and Nairobi.
• Spearheaded urban and IDP-focused analysis for FSNAU, enhancing survey methodologies and analytical tools to improve the accuracy and relevance of findings.
• Collaborated with UNHCR Somalia to refine IDP impact survey methods, ensuring better representation of displacement-related vulnerabilities.
• Supervised a team of FSNAU field analysts in tracking market trends, monitoring inflation, and issuing timely early warning alerts on food security risks.
• Contributed to the production of FSNAU’s Technical Series and Somalia Food Security Outlook, delivering comprehensive insights to inform humanitarian and development programming.

• Led and managed the Appraisal, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) in Somalia, overseeing large teams and ensuring independent, neutral, and high-quality monitoring and evaluation practices.
• Provided strategic direction, technical guidance, and problem-solving support to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of project appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive AME plans, methodologies, and data collection tools in coordination with the GIS team, Programme Development Department, and Implementing Partners to support evidence-based project mapping and reporting.
• Facilitated internal and external reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of data for programmatic decision-making and donor compliance.
• Maintained strong coordination and communication with partner organizations to align AME activities and ensure coherence across program implementation and learning efforts.

• Played a key role in coordinating and facilitating collaboration between humanitarian organizations, including the Somali Red Crescent and Red Cross, across Somalia.
• Led field monitoring missions across South-Central Somalia, focusing on food distribution activities to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of aid to vulnerable populations.
• Contributed to the alleviation of hunger and improved livelihoods by ensuring timely and equitable distribution of humanitarian assistance.
• Strengthened partnerships between humanitarian organizations, enhancing the overall impact and sustainability of interventions in Somalia.

Community Mobilization Officer – Therapeutic Care Program, Somalia:

• Led awareness sessions targeting pregnant and lactating mothers, promoting exclusive breastfeeding practices and advising on balanced, nutritious diets for expectant mothers to improve maternal and child health.
• Played a crucial role in educating communities on key health issues, empowering families to make informed decisions about nutrition and caregiving practices.

Information Management Clerk – World Vision Health and Nutrition Clinics, Somalia:

• Supported data management and coordination tasks for health and nutrition clinics, ensuring accurate tracking of program activities and outcomes.
• Provided key assistance to the Communication department by supplying updated and verified program information, enhancing internal and external reporting efforts.
• Contributed to the effective implementation and communication of health and nutrition programs, supporting community health outcomes and development initiatives.