Mohamud Najaad

Roster - ToT & Trainer of Entrepreneurs at SIYB - Start And Improve Your Business
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  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Arabic Professional working proficiency
  • Somali Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Italian Limited working proficiency

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Zahra Abdulle

Mohamud, is one of the most active young generation in Danish Refugee Council in Somalia. Go forwards and be happy.

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Credentials

  • Certified Trainer of Entrepreneurs for GYB, SYB & IYB Backages
    SIYB - Start And Improve Your Business
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Resilience Design Training – Dry-land Permaculture
    Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Geographical Information System (GIS)
    Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • IPC Acute Level 1 Certification
    Integrated Food Security Phase classification
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • High-Quality Research Support Program (HQRS)
    University of Bristol
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Egypt
    • E-learning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Roster - ToT & Trainer of Entrepreneurs
      • Jul 2020 - Present

      Overall responsibility of SIYB Training Program. Conduct training needs assessment to identify the gaps and prepare relevant course based on the findings and need analysis. Conduct trainings of Generate, Start & Improve Your Business (GYB, SYB and IYB) training packages within the timeframe agreed and ensure participants have access to all relevant training resources. Responsible for ensuring active participation by all participants in the full course through interactive training approaches - exercises, presentations, experiential learning and roleplays of Business Game Modules. Monitor the entrepreneurs’ Business plans and give proper feedback on the challenges faced and discuss with the client over the lessons learnt for future improvement. Prepare and submit the training activity report providing an overview of the training, key successes, challenges and recommendation on the way forward.

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Economic Security Generalist
      • May 2020 - Present

      • Contributes to the annual planning exercise of the EcoSec department, compiles statistical data and reports on all EcoSec interventions. • Overall responsible Economic Security Program including Emergency Cash Programming, CFW activities, Fishing project to vulnerable Youth Fishery Groups, agricultural development, and canals rehabilitations. • Conduct needs assessment, baseline survey, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) assessments, End-line and Impact assessments. • Prepare project Proposals, Budgets, reports and submit to the Line Manager. Contribution technical revision and agreements. • Design Micro Economic Initiatives (MEI) and engage business groups. Prepare Training Needs Assessment to fill the skill gaps exist, Review Training Manuals, and conduct MEI training to selected groups. • Skills enhancement, apprenticeship for youth development through employment opportunities. • Review the structures, duties, work planning and capacity of the TVET and its institutions. Develop systems, procedures & implementation schedules for mentoring and upgrading of quality assurance in the public TVET institutions. • Monitor & support the on-going implementation and review of the Micro Economic Initiatives (MEI). • Develop Training design and Session Plan, review the certificate.

    • Denmark
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Livelihoods Officer – Durable Solutions Program
      • Jan 2019 - May 2020

      In my role of Project Officer,▸Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation including assessments within the target population in DRC area of intervention. Provide input on needs and gaps on protection risks and needs.▸Lead the development of community-based Action Planning for all durable solutions program communities in Mogadishu.▸Lead/facilitate the Cash-based response across Livelihoods & resilience sectors:▸Responsible for coordination & implementation of Livelihood activities, specially mobilization of target communities, registration & verification of project beneficiaries & conducting monitoring of all project activities including UCT, CFW, SMEs, VST, VSLA, Microfinance, Fishery & Agriculture.▸Participate in the identification of VSLA’s Groups & ensure the provision of beneficiaries inputs, organize exchange visits between VSLA groups and also make follow up visits to support VSLA groups.▸Responsible for the implementation of the micro-finance & cooperative development component. Monitor in regular basis the status of affected communities and their access to revolving fund and micro loan. Support the development of local level micro-finance plans and strengthening of IDPs, Returnees and poor host communities.▸Responsible for the engagement of LA, fishery cooperative & beneficiaries to support fishery Groups. Develop relevant manuals for training of identified beneficiaries working along the fish value chain in Mogadishu on enhancing the production of quality fishery products, through book keeping, hygiene & safety. Develop the list of equipment and materials required for start-up kit and prepare the start-up capital which is necessary for carrying after the training sessions is conducted.▸Conduct systematic documentation of the projects in the form of case studies, video clips, photos, lessons learnt.▸Prepare and submit regular weekly updates, monthly, quarterly on annual reporting to Livelihoods Team Leader.

    • FSL Officer_ Food Security & Livelihoods
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

      • Assessment to identify the marketable skills that beneficial for youth and identified some potential skills in the market. • Selection of Vocational Skill Training (VST) service providers through competitive process of tendering; beneficiary mobilization and engagement for VST. Review the TVET curriculum/syllabus for relevance to the selected youth groups. • Monitor and supervise the ongoing activities in the training centre. Prepare Case stories to measure the impact and changes achieved. Create apprenticeship/job placement opportunities. • Responsible for planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting of 4 grants with budgets. Responsible for overall the program activities include Cash Programing, Cash for Work (CFW), Vocational Skill Training (VST), CASH Grants for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME), Agricultural and Community Development Recovery and Driven.• Responsible to ensure the implementation of the Unconditional Cash Transfer Program of intervention areas according to the DRC Cash policy.• Prepare Livelihoods strategies and emergency response preparedness. Responsible for Conducting Baseline Assessments, Impact Assessments, outcome assessments, End line Evaluations. Conduct regular visits to the cash program implementation areas and field bases and support the field staff with the identification and solution of technical issues.• Responsible of Small Business Grants for training and establishment of Small & Medium Business Enterprises.

    • Somalia
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • MEAL Consultant
      • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Analysis & Planning: Responsible for M&E planning of overall ongoing and ended projects, and also provide functional consultation with filed teams. Design work tasks and identify required skill, data and analytic tool requirements to accomplish the work. Responsible for Data collection, managing, compiling, analyzing, and prepare report for final submission • Execution: Oversee execution of work plans, schedules and report project progress to accomplish expected outcomes and review deliverables as produced for quality and completeness. • Communication & Delivery: Communicate on regular basis with Program Team, Field monitors, Management as well as client representatives regarding project status. Ability to anticipate issues and devise resolutions before they become major problems within the work stream. Program targeted life skills-based education for youth in Somalia • Mentor training of groups of 15 members in Mogadishu in different skills and programs to get young people a chance to learn from one another and equips them to improve their lives, build their self-esteem and make well considered decisions. • Communicate on regular basis with Program Team, Field monitors, Management as well as client representatives regarding project status and various issues requiring resolution throughout the project.

    • Denmark
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • FSL Officer-Food Security & Livelihoods
      • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

      In my role of FSL OfficerI am responsible for planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting of 4 grants with budget of slightly above 500 thousand dollars. These includes Responsible for overall the program activities include Cash for Work (CFW), Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT), Vocational Skill Training (VST), CASH Grants for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and Agricultural Development, and also guide on potential areas of intervention. Responsible of Small Business Grants for training and establishment of Small & Medium Business Enterprises. I am also responsible for strategic management and development to contribute to the local area and regions program strategic implementation. Program Development and Quality Management including monitoring evaluation and learning, accountability, partnerships, communications and reporting – I was able to submit all the monthly, annual and donor reports 100% on time since I handled to this position to DRC. Responsible for preparing detailed work plan and overseeing the implementation of the programs in accordance to the program agreements and implementation plan, and also insuring that programs are delivered in a safe and secure manner. Support to program team in order to ensure effective support for program needs. Responsible for achieving program compliance with quality & accountability commitments is one of my strengths.

    • Program Assistant- Food Security & Livelihoods
      • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

      Major Duties & Responsibilities Include:Responsible for overall the program activities include Cash for Work (CFW), Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT), Vocational Skill Training (VST), Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and Agricultural Development for Lower/Middle Shebelle and Banadir Regions. Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation including assessments, and other data collection in order to inform and improve programming. Focal point for the regular weekly and day to day reviews in collaboration with the field team. Responsible for overseeing the implementation for the programs in accordance to the program agreements and implementation plan. Ensure a good flow of information & good communication between field & office and report to the Program Officer.

    • CASH Program Assistant & Team Leader for Vocational Skill Training (VST)
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

      Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for overall the program activities, and guidance on potential areas of intervention in Mogadishu. Responsible in carrying out participatory needs assessment within the target population in area of intervention. Responsible for guide on the effectiveness of the program activities (outcomes and outputs) and give recommendation on lessons learnt and where improvements are necessary or give the way forward. Assist DRC Staff and consults in organizing capacity building sessions with implemented Partners. Coordinate with teams through timely preparation, and mobilizing for VST beneficiary Trainees. Coordinate with VST Implemented Partners for preparation of the curriculum and Syllabuses scheduling. Submit weekly movement plans to the Cash & Livelihood Officer.Major ACHIEVEMENTS:Provided emergency Cash assistance to 25,714 HHs of drought effected IDPs at 2012 in Mogadishu.Provided Vocational Skills Training to 500 HHs of protracted IDPs and equipped start up kits.Provided Conditional Cash assistance to 2000 HHs of IDPs in Mogadishu.

    • CASH Relief Assistant
      • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

      Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall Cash Relief and Cash for Work activities and guidance on potential areas of intervention in Banadir region. Responsible to conduct monitoring process during and after Payment distribution (CASH). Responsible to contribute to all Cash Transfer Program related field activities, including community mobilization, beneficiary identification/registration, distributions, monitoring and supervision, and signing MoU from the Local Authority. Responsible to ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria. Responsible to coordinate payment procedures, including documentation, approval from the relevant parts and prepare beneficiary payment lists. Maintain all documentation relating directly to cash transfer activities required to ensure accountability. Responsible that the community signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing community and DRC responsibility for that project. Participate in carrying out participatory needs assessment within the target population in DRC area of intervention. Develop & set appropriate selection criteria of eligibility for beneficiaries. Select and record through filing system beneficiaries profile and support. Planning activities (quarterly plan/objectives; monthly & weekly movement planning). Participate in follow-up, monitoring and evaluation exercises as scheduled and capable to manage risk associated with cash related programs. Submit weekly/monthly activities report and work plan (objectives/movement/activities) to Cash program Officer and/or Livelihood Coordinator.ACHIEVEMENT:-Supported and provided Cash assistance to 20,850 HHs of drought effected IDPs at 2011 in Mogadishu.

    • Norway
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Temporary Livelihoods Monitor
      • Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

      Responsible for Voucher and Food distribution in all area of intervention, and also monitor and supervise regularly in Food distribution. Responsible to ensure that the programs efficiency in term of the extent of relationship between the cost and results achieved is reasonable. Analyze and propose solution/improvement or new directions for the smooth running of the current & future programs. Participate in follow-up, monitoring and evaluation during the ongoing activities and project lifetime. Submit weekly/monthly activities report and work plan (objectives/movement/activities) to Livelihood Officer.

Education

  • Co-implementing of University of Bristil, Transparency Solution and OCVP
    Certificate of High-Quality Research Support prgram (HQRS), Second Cohort, Socila Research
    2016 - 2017
  • KALU INSTITUE
    Master's degree, International Cooperation and Humanitarian Response
    2016 - 2017
  • United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
    Certificate, Negotiation and Conflict Management course
    2013 - 2013
  • United States Institute Of Peace (USIP)
    Certificate, Conflict Analysis Course
    2013 - 2013
  • SIMAD UNIVERSITY
    Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and General Management
    2009 - 2012
  • Al-Hikma Secondary School
    High School, Science
    2004 - 2007
  • Bukhari Institute of Science & Languages
    Diploma of Arabic Language, Arabic Language and Literature
    2003 - 2004

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