Trainer and Consultant

Somali Institute of Research and Development

2019-01 -

Designs and delivers training programs on research methodologies and development strategies for NGOs and government agencies. Provides consultancy services on project design, monitoring and evaluation. Utilises tools such as SPSS, PowerBI and Agile methodologies. Leads multidisciplinary teams of up to 10 consultants. Achieved a 30% increase in project success rates for client organizations.

Mentor

The Tony Elumelu Foundation for African Entrepreneurs

2017-01 -

Guides early‑stage African entrepreneurs through business model development, financial planning and market entry strategies. Conducts workshops and one‑on‑one coaching sessions using Lean Startup and Design Thinking frameworks. Leverages a network of investors and industry experts. Mentored over 50 startups, many securing seed funding.

Rector and Trainer

Horn of Africa University

2015-01 -

Oversees academic operations, strategic planning and accreditation processes for the university. Develops and delivers curricula in business, economics and science faculties. Manages a staff of 80 academic and administrative personnel. Implemented e‑learning platforms, increasing student enrollment by 25%.

Lecturer

Horn of Africa University

2011-01 - 2015-12

Taught undergraduate courses in economics, business administration and research methods. Prepared lecture materials, assessments and supervised student projects. Utilised Moodle and MS Office suite. Received consistently high student evaluation scores.

Academic Director

Horn of Africa University

2010-01 - 2011-12

Led academic policy development, curriculum review and faculty recruitment. Coordinated accreditation audits and quality assurance initiatives. Managed a team of 12 department heads.

Lecturer

Webi Shabelle University

2008-01 - 2009-12

Delivered lectures in biology and chemistry for undergraduate programs. Developed laboratory experiments and safety protocols. Supervised student research projects.

Teacher of Biology and Chemistry

Abdirahman Bin Owf Primary and Secondary School

2006-01 - 2008-12

Taught secondary school students, prepared lesson plans and conducted practical lab sessions. Integrated ICT tools into teaching, improving student engagement.

Program Officer

Somali Young Women Activists (SOYWA)

2005-01 - 2006-12

Managed capacity‑building programs for young women activists, organized workshops on leadership and human rights. Coordinated with NGOs and international donors. Oversaw a budget of $50,000.

Head of Investigating Department

2005-01 - 2006-12

Led investigations into human rights violations, prepared reports for national and international bodies. Supervised a team of investigators and ensured compliance with legal standards.

Member

Somali Human Rights Network

2004-01 - 2005-12

Participated in advocacy campaigns, contributed to policy briefs and organized community outreach on human rights issues.

Investigating Officer

Somali Young Women Activist

2004-01 - 2005-12

Conducted field investigations on gender‑based violence, compiled evidence and supported legal proceedings.