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Work History
Education
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Omar Abdullahi Osman

Galkayo

Summary

A results-driven professional with extensive experience in project coordination, field implementation, and stakeholder engagement across Somalia. Skilled in managing local subsidies, financial agreements, and partner performance to ensure high-quality program delivery. Strong background in office administration, procurement, and operational support within international development settings. Adept at monitoring and evaluation, data verification, and reporting for donor-funded projects. Known for building effective relationships with government authorities, NGOs, and community actors. Committed to strengthening systems that improve project efficiency, accountability, and impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Advisor & SEIPP Project Coordinator

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
07.2024 - Current

Field Coordination & Implementation

  • Lead day‑to‑day implementation of SEIPP activities across Puntland.
  • Conduct regular field missions to monitor activity progress, compliance, and quality standards.
  • Support implementing partners with troubleshooting, guidance, and technical backstopping.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

  • Maintain strong relations with local authorities and government departments to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Facilitate approvals, documentation, and coordination for missions, events, and official visitors.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

  • Consolidate monthly reports from partners and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
  • Support performance tracking against indicators and operational plans.
  • Contribute to baseline, mid‑term, and end‑line evaluations.

Coordination, Budgeting & Financial Management

  • Organize technical meetings, partner coordination forums, and internal planning sessions.
  • Track action points and ensure timely follow-up by stakeholders.
  • Manage and oversee local subsidies, ensuring partners meet financial, administrative, and reporting requirements.
  • Support development, review, and monitoring of financial agreements with implementing partners.
  • Lead field-level budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring to ensure alignment with approved plans.
  • Coordinate with Finance and the head of project to troubleshoot financial issues and ensure timely disbursements.

Coordination, Budgeting & Financial Oversight

  • Lead field‑level budget monitoring to ensure activities align with approved operational and financial plans.
  • Support management of financial agreements, ensuring compliance with GIZ standards and partner obligations.
  • Oversee the administration and tracking of local subsidies, including review of documentation, deliverables, and financial reports.
  • Provide technical input to budget planning, forecasting, and financial risk identification.

Cross‑Project Contribution

  • Provide technical support to the EPIS project and ensure alignment with SEIPP activities. and ensure alignment with SEIPP activities.

Technical Advisor & Acting SEIPP Project Coordinator

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
06.2023 - 06.2024

Field Coordination & Activity Oversight

  • Supervised day‑to‑day implementation of SEIPP project activities across multiple districts in Puntland.
  • Conducted frequent field monitoring visits to assess progress, identify gaps, and provide corrective guidance.
  • Ensured activities adhered to operational plans, donor requirements, and GIZ quality standards.
  • Supported partners in troubleshooting implementation challenges and strengthening program delivery.

Partner Management & Technical Support

  • Held regular coordination meetings with implementing NGOs to review workplans, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Reviewed partner monthly activity and financial reports.
  • Ensured all partner activities aligned with SEIPP objectives, indicators, and timelines.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

  • Participated in data collection, verification, and analysis for monitoring missions.
  • Supported the development of tools for baseline, and other assessments.
  • Conducted on‑site verification of indicator results and supported partners in improving documentation quality.
  • Contributed to compilation of lessons learned to inform future programming.

Coordination, Planning & Communications

  • Assisted the Project team with preparation of donor reports, internal briefs, and progress updates.
  • Coordinated logistics and preparation for workshops, consultations, and training events.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between field teams, partner NGOs, and government stakeholders.
  • Supported annual and quarterly planning processes, including activity sequencing and resource allocation.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Liaised with local authorities to secure permissions, share updates, and coordinate planned field activities.
  • Represented SEIPP in relevant coordination forums, contributing updates and gathering context insights.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Ensured partner adherence to compliance procedures, including procurement and documentation standards.
  • Supported procurement, travel planning, and logistical needs for field missions.
  • Provided administrative support to ensure smooth functioning of the project office.

Office Manager

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
08.2021 - 05.2023

Administration & Office Management

  • Supported the Finance and Admin team and Technical Experts to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Ensured efficient office administration, proper workflow, and effective communication within the project and with other GIZ offices.
  • Assisted the Head of Project, Project Coordinator, and Finance/Admin team with administrative tasks including procurement and documentation.
  • Managed administrative duties, procured stationery, and monitored office stock levels regularly.
  • Organized and coordinated appointments, handled calls, and managed communication channels.
  • Prepared and organized information materials for conferences, workshops, and meetings.
  • Supported and helped organize events, workshops, and seminars both within and outside the project.
  • Prepared visitor programs, drafted travel schedules, arranged transport, and handled hotel and ticket reservations.

Administration & Knowledge Management

  • Supported Finance and Admin team in reviewing staff travel expense statements for supervisor approval.
  • Participated actively in internal and external team meetings to support coordination and planning.
  • Supported procurement of IT equipment for SEIPP staff, including printers, video equipment, and related items.
  • Assisted in relief support and procurement activities aimed at supporting affected communities under SEIPP.
  • Contributed to operational and annual planning activities.
  • Reported damage or defects in office furniture and equipment, followed up on maintenance and repairs.

Data Management & Documentation

  • Compiled all M&E data and shared it with the technical team for updating the donor.
  • Recorded all office furniture and equipment into the DMS at the project level, ensuring accurate asset management.
  • Compiled M&E information and coordinated with technical teams to update activity monitoring systems.
  • Supported annual and operational planning processes.

HDS Office Manager

Hybrid Development Solution INC. (HDS)
09.2019 - 07.2021

Administration & Finance Support

  • Managed daily administrative operations, including communication, documentation, and financial records.
  • Supported payment processing, bank coordination, and financial documentation.

Office Management & Logistics

  • Maintained office inventory, supplies procurement, and IT infrastructure support.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings, travel logistics, and event organization.
  • Oversaw support staff, ensuring compliance with office policies and performance expectations.

Procurement & Document Management

  • Handled procurement of goods and services following organizational procedures.
  • Managed document storage, scanning, and archiving.

Field officer

Reach Initiative
05.2019 - 07.2019

Field Coordination & Assessment Preparation

  • Supported field planning, logistics, and training for assessment teams.
  • Facilitated daily coordination with team leaders and ensured adherence to assessment methodology.

Data Collection Supervision & Quality Control

  • Supervised enumerators during field data collection and ensured data quality compliance.
  • Conducted daily data validation, cleaning, and database accuracy checks.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepared daily updates, weekly situation analyses, and final assessment reports.
  • Contributed to factsheets and presentations for coordination meetings.

Admin and Procurement Officer

Shaqadoon Organization
03.2018 - 04.2019

Procurement & Asset Management

  • Managed procurement processes including RFQs, quotation reviews, and bid analyses.
  • Oversaw asset lists, stock flow, warehousing, and supplier coordination.

Logistics & Operations Support

  • Supervised drivers, fuel management, and fleet reporting.
  • Prepared stock movement, logistics, and fleet reports.
  • Ensured proper supervision of security guards and adherence to security procedures.

Finance & Administration Support

  • Processed invoices, prepared documentation for finance, and managed warehouse records.
  • Ensured proper filing, document control, and weekly operational reporting.

Education

Masters - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

Kulu Institute
01.2025

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Lincoln University
01.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management

Kampala University
01.2013

Pre-university Certificate - undefined

Kampala University
01.2010

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Omar Samatar Secondary School
01.2008

Skills

  • Project Coordination & Implementation
  • Budget Planning & Financial Oversight
  • Partner & Stakeholder Management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
  • Office Administration & Procurement
  • Government Liaison & Field Coordination
  • Data Management & Documentation

Languages

Somali
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Technical Advisor & SEIPP Project Coordinator

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
07.2024 - Current

Technical Advisor & Acting SEIPP Project Coordinator

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
06.2023 - 06.2024

Office Manager

GIZ SEIPP PROJECT
08.2021 - 05.2023

HDS Office Manager

Hybrid Development Solution INC. (HDS)
09.2019 - 07.2021

Field officer

Reach Initiative
05.2019 - 07.2019

Admin and Procurement Officer

Shaqadoon Organization
03.2018 - 04.2019

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Lincoln University

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management

Kampala University

Pre-university Certificate - undefined

Kampala University

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Omar Samatar Secondary School

Masters - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

Kulu Institute

References

  • Purnima, Chattopadhayay-Dutt, Head of the Project - GIZ, purnima.chattopadhayay-dutt@giz.de, +254748115755
  • Laila, Abdiwali Musse, Founder- Tolmo society, laila.abdiwalim@gmail.com 0907704604
  • Mohamed, A Kalif, Freelance Researcher, kalifjune@gmail.com, 0907669999

HOBBIES

Reading newspapers, travelling, magazines and I always enjoy partying and fellowship.

Training

  • Conflict Management and Conflict Transformation, Center for Rural Development (SLE) in Berlin, Centre for Rural Development (SLE), Humboldt-University of Berlin.
  • Cooperation in Multistakeholder setting, Center for Rural Development (SLE) in Berlin, Centre for Rural Development (SLE), Humboldt-University of Berlin.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation, Amref International University in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Construction Management Training, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Participatory training and advisory approaches and methods, Garowe, Puntland
  • Transformative Leadership Training, Kenya School Of Government, Nairobi & Mombasa, Kenya
  • Result Based Monitoring, Garowe, Puntland
Omar Abdullahi Osman