Sophie Amir Hashim
Nairobi
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CONSULTANT - CHANGE FUND EVALUATION
NEAR
Nairobi
01.2026 - Current
- Developed performance metrics from cost information to track profitability, on-time delivery and quality production.
- Deciphered performance trends through review of critical KPIs.
- Map the entire lifecycle of the Fund.
- Conduct a comparative analysis on Feminist, Indigenous and trust-based funds, locally-led funds, Pooled funds, CBPFs, climate windows, Community foundations and rapid response mechanisms.
- Conduct co-design workshops.
Research Fellow
SIDRA Institute
, Somalia
09.2024 - Current
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic discourse.
- Presented research findings at conferences and seminars to share knowledge.
- Conducted fieldwork, applying rigorous qualitative methodologies to gather primary data.
- Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental
regulations. - Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
CIVILIAN PROTECTION ADVISOR
OSE
Mogadishu
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Incorporated gender-sensitive lenses into impact assessments ensuring that risks and opportunities for all demographic groups
- Conducted detailed evaluations of community demographics, socio-economic profiles, cultural heritage assets, and prevailing gender dynamics
- Identified the specific protection needs of women, girls, boys, and men.
- Promote women's participation in peacebuilding processes.
- Developed advocacy policies for vulnerable communities and rehabilitation initiatives for former Al-Shabaab members in Hirshabelle and Galmudug.
- Designed gender-sensitive strategies and programs addressing the needs of vulnerable women and girls in Somalia.
- Participated in periodic reviews of program goals, objectives, strategies, and resources.
- Conducted research on best practices in monitoring and evaluation.
- Coordinated with external partners and stakeholders to ensure their participation in M&E activities.
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns to support the mission of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy (OSE).
- Collaborated with MOIFAR and other agencies to ensure the successful implementation of donor-funded projects, such as settlement.
- Assisted in developing proposals for new projects, programs, and initiatives.
- Provided technical assistance in the design and development of project monitoring plans.
- Assisted in developing reporting templates for tracking program outcomes against targets.
- Coordinated with external partners and stakeholders to ensure their participation in M&E activities.
- Prepared regular reports to assess project performance, identify challenges, and propose solutions.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
KIHUMBE
Mbeya
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets for extensive projects supporting vAGYW living with HIV/AIDS and youth with past criminal histories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Conducted detailed evaluations of community demographics, socio-economic profiles, cultural heritage assets, and prevailing gender dynamics
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines and personnel performance, presenting data analysis findings clearly for stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Conducted training for KIHUMBE officials and volunteers on a holistic delivery of mental health services to various vulnerable group members.
- Participated in cross-functional training responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems related to Kihumbe as an organization in terms of funding, project direction, etc.
- Taking into account the delicacy of the vulnerable groups, we ensured compliance with applicable national and international laws, regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful project completion.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of projects in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
MENTAL HEALTH & PROTECTION OFFICER
Blå Kors Stavanger(steg for steg program)
Stavanger
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations and human safeguarding in regard to Blå Kors (Blue Cross) service users.
- Enhance and develop individual and community-based intervention programs to promote inclusion, capacity building, and advocacy for individuals living in vulnerable conditions.
- Utilized knowledge, experience, and network as a researcher to select and compile relevant information and resources from the University and our main contacts in the Ministry of Health, Education, and Labor to personalize service user interventions for individuals overcoming mental, physical, and financial challenges.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with service users monthly to assist with personal goal setting and educational services.
- Create and execute e-learning courses, providing personal, educational, and social development for the organization and its volunteers.
- Work with senior project leaders to create project scopes targeting the Norwegian Labour & Welfare Organization (NAV) sponsorships to create work opportunities for individuals in vulnerable situations.
- Collaborated with the University of Stavanger and Stavanger Hospital University (Stavanger Universitetssjukehus) for service users interested in continuing their education, responsible for graduates with bachelor's degrees in social work and nursing.
- Worked with a local newspaper and journalist to write articles about a step-by-step program (steg for steg) to create awareness for the rest of the community.
- Presented well-detailed reports and articles related to the vulnerabilities involved in our organization.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Universitetet i Stavanger
Stavanger
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Routinely meeting with students and teachers regarding in class issues and learning interruptions in relation to time management and deadlines and collaborated with fellow student assistant to create policies to provide interventions.
- Supervised and conducted foundational research with students in several of their masters research topics such as integration of asylum seekers in Norway, immigration laws, abolition of forced marriages in The Western African region, substance abuse issues and stigmas of the COVID 19 pandemic in relation to East Asian citizens and students.
- Guided new students through the integration process at the University, advised and referred students to appropriate University resources in relation to field work opportunities in Denmark.
- Prepared performance reports, weekly presentations and articles using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and word for one on one sessions with the students.
- Designed and prepared an alumni program for social work graduates, recruited representatives from each year and organized the 2021-2022 alumni meetings.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK & WELFARE
University of Stavanger
Stavanger02-2022
RESEARCH COURSES - COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
United States International University - Africa
Nairobi09-2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
United States International University - Kenya
Nairobi08-2016
Languages
- English
- Swahili
- Norwegian
Timeline
CONSULTANT - CHANGE FUND EVALUATION
NEAR
01.2026 - Current
Research Fellow
SIDRA Institute
09.2024 - Current
CIVILIAN PROTECTION ADVISOR
OSE
01.2024 - 12.2024
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
KIHUMBE
03.2023 - 01.2024
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Universitetet i Stavanger
08.2021 - 12.2021
MENTAL HEALTH & PROTECTION OFFICER
Blå Kors Stavanger(steg for steg program)
02.2021 - 03.2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK & WELFARE
University of Stavanger
RESEARCH COURSES - COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
United States International University - Africa
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
United States International University - Kenya