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Abdirahman Abubakar Ahmed

Senior Government Officer
Mogadishu
Abdirahman Abubakar Ahmed

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Director of Training and Research at the Somali National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Proven expertise in developing impactful training programs and conducting comprehensive electoral research. A skilled communicator and technocrat, adept at fostering collaboration and driving innovation in electoral processes.

Overview

1
Language
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Somali Gov- National Electoral Commission
Mogadishu, Benadir

Director of Training and Research
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

In This Post The Main Tasks Are Not Only but Include:

1. Develop Training Programmes – Design and coordinate training programmes for permanent and temporary electoral staff to improve their knowledge and professional skills.

2. Conduct Electoral Research – Lead research on electoral systems, laws, procedures, international standards, and lessons learned from previous elections to support evidence-based decisions.

3. Develop Training Materials – Prepare and regularly update manuals, guidelines, curricula, and other training materials for election officials.

4. Assess Staff Capacity – Identify knowledge and skills gaps among Commission staff and develop appropriate capacity-building programmes to address them.

5. Evaluate Training Effectiveness – Monitor and evaluate training activities, assess participants' performance, and recommend improvements for future electoral operations.

6. Support Electoral Innovation and Reform – Use research findings and lessons learned to recommend improvements in electoral procedures, policies, and systems.

7. Coordinate Knowledge Sharing – Facilitate cooperation with universities, civil society, development partners, and other electoral institutions to exchange expertise and strengthen the Commission's institutional capacity

Hormuud University
Mogadishu, Benadir

Lecturer
09.2021 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Duties and Responsibilities include among others:
  • Preparing and delivering lectures according to the university curriculum and academic standards.
  • Developing course materials such as lesson plans, presentations, reading materials, and assignments.
  • Assessing and grading students through examinations, assignments, presentations, and other academic activities.
  • Providing academic guidance and support to students in their studies and research.
  • Conducting research and contributing to academic publications, conferences, and professional activities.
  • Supervising student research projects, dissertations, and graduation theses where applicable.
  • Participating in departmental and university activities, including meetings, committees, and academic planning.
  • Maintaining accurate academic records including attendance, grades, assessments, and student progress.
  • Updating knowledge and teaching methods through professional development and current research.
  • Promoting a positive learning environment and maintaining professional relationships with students and colleagues

Skyway Travel and Tourism

Sales and Marketting Officer
07.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

In This Post May Tasks Were NOT only but Included:

  • Developing sales strategies to promote travel packages, tours, and tourism services.
  • Identifying new customers and markets through research, networking, and business contacts.
  • Promoting tourism packages through direct sales, advertising, social media, and other marketing channels.
  • Handling customer inquiries and providing information about destinations, hotels, flights, tours, and travel packages.
  • Preparing quotations and proposals based on customers’ travel requirements and budgets.
  • Building relationships with clients and maintaining regular communication to encourage repeat business.
  • Coordinating with hotels, airlines, tour operators, and other suppliers to arrange travel services.
  • Negotiating prices and service agreements with customers and tourism service providers.
  • Monitoring sales performance and market trends and reporting results to management.
  • Achieving sales targets by converting inquiries into bookings and identifying opportunities to increase company revenue.

Education

International University of Africa
Khartoum-Sudan

Master of Arts from African History
04.2001

Mogadishu University
Mogadishu- Somalia

Bachelor of Arts from History And Civilization
04.2001

Al-Fajr School
Mogadishu-Somalia

High School Diploma
04.2001

Skills

Mr Ahmed is:

1 Technocrat and professional hard-working government officer

2 Part-time University Lecturer for about 5 years

3 Expert in tourism, cargo and international ticketing

4 Academic writing expert, had published several articles in Arabic Websites and has many unpublished works in English

Timeline

Director of Training and Research

Somali Gov- National Electoral Commission
10.2021 - Current

Lecturer

Hormuud University
09.2021 - 01.2026

Sales and Marketting Officer

Skyway Travel and Tourism
07.2015 - 01.2018

International University of Africa

Master of Arts from African History
04.2001

Mogadishu University

Bachelor of Arts from History And Civilization
04.2001

Al-Fajr School

High School Diploma
04.2001
Abdirahman Abubakar AhmedSenior Government Officer