ABDIAZIZ ABDIRAHMAN YUSUF

Partners Engagement, Reconciliation, Democratization,

Governance and Elections Expert
Tel: +252-613-635-530
Email: azuu62@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY
Performance-driven consultant with more than 13 years of experience in government relations and non-
governmental operations. Enthusiastic in approaching organization-wide challenges from many angles and
utilizing statistical and financial expertise to deliver effective solutions. Collaborative management style
with strong leadership instincts and ability to excel independently. Specialized ability to design tools for
greater efficiency and value attainment.

In my different assignments and roles, I have earned reputation as a perceptive and practical troubleshooter
with unique ability to solve problems often deemed too challenging, I also possess excellent cross- functional
management skills including working across multiple departments.

I can also merge strategic management experience with insightful ability to understand the bigger goal to
enhance value attainment and efficiency, depth knowledge of diplomatic, geopolitics and geostrategic
issues of African continent, latest political, economic and strategic development as well as crises and
current conflicts, particularly in the Horn of Africa.

I am a practiced partners’ liaison and an able administrator who have been through the Somalia
NGOs’ work and environment, government operations and for quite a while worked in the field
peace building, mediation, reconciliation and conflict management, democratization, good governors
and elections, partners engagement for resource mobilization, strategic research and analysis,
Statistics ,economic development and operations at the National, Regional and Continental level..
This combined experience prepares for me to make a strong and immediate impact in any
organization that I join.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

YEAR EDUCATION INSTITUTE

November 2023-May Executive MPA Diplomacy and CEDS-Paris, France

2025 international relations
specializations “African Geopolitics”

July 2015 – July 2016 Post Graduate Diploma in Project
Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation
April 2013 – June 2016 Bachelor of Economics and Applied
Statistics
Makerere Institute of Business
Management
Kampala International University

August 2015 – Certificate in Gas, Oil, Energy Kampala international University

September 2015 Management and
Development
 2007- 2011 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Nyanyuki High School (National School)
Education (KCSE)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Bulla Mpya Primary School

Education

WORK EXPERIENCE
TITLE ORGANIZATION DURATION DUTIES

Member of IGAD Political Office of Peace and May 2024-to  To ease for consultation, advice and
Election Security Division-IGAD date support
 To demonstrate the IGAD’s interest
Management Bodies
to support IGAD member States’
(recently
election and democratization
established regional
process, to ensure that the conduct
network of EMO
of genuine elections contributes to
bodies our last the consolidation of democratic
experience sharing governance, peace and stability.
of regional EMO at  To offer recommendations for
Entebbe, Uganda) improvement of future elections
based on the findings.

Temporary Member Arab League Jan 2022-to  To provide an accurate and

of Electoral date impartial reporting or assessment of
Management Bodies the election, including the degree to
in the Arab States which the conduct of the elections
meets regional, continental and
international standards for
democratic elections.
 To demonstrate the Arab league
interest to support Arab member
States’ election and
democratization process, to ensure
that the conduct of genuine
elections contributes to the
consolidation of democratic
governance, peace and stability.
 To offer recommendations for
improvement of future elections
based on the findings.
Member of the Africa PAPS-AU January  To provide an accurate and
Union Election 2022-to date impartial reporting or assessment of
Observer (Based on the election, including the degree to
when there is which the conduct of the elections
election not meets regional, continental and
permanent) international standards for
democratic elections.
 To offer recommendations for
improvement of future elections
based on the findings.
 To demonstrate the AU’s interest to
support AU member States’ election
and democratization process, to
ensure that the conduct of genuine
elections contribute to the
consolidation of democratic
governance, peace and stability.

Coordination and Special Presidential Envoy August 2023-  Support the office of the envoy in the
partnership Advisor for Stabilization and Civilian February development of the office strategic
Protection, Office of the 2024 (part framework and work plans for
time
President, Federal Republic program implementation to ensure
consultant)
of Somalia the achievement of government goals.
 Document implementation successes,
challenges, and lessons learned, and
share them through regular pillar.
 Planning, coordinating
and documenting of
meetings, workshops,
seminars and other
programmed activities
(Capacity Building
trainings).
 Coordination of all
engagement between the
envoy’s office and Partners
(UNSOM, AMISOM, and
Ambassadors).
 Contribute the
strategies to achieve
short and long- term
goals.

Local Government Galmudug State June 2022-  Prepare and circulate required
Expert/IMCLG June 2023 background documentation to the Vice
Coordinator President and Inter-Ministerial
Committees (IMC) so that, they can
take informed decisions.
 Backstopping support and guidance to
the IMCLG in review of existing sector
policies and legislations that are related
to decentralization.
 Advise the Vice President matters
related to Good Governance, policy
implementation, and sustainable
reconciliation.
 Support Inter-Ministerial Working Group
identify the overlapping functions and
tasks among the central and local
governments and recommending the
functions that could potentially be
devolved to the districts.
 Closely collaborate with the Ministry of
Interior and advise the Vice-President
about the areas of support required by
Ministry to facilitate viable stakeholder
involvement in decentralization
process.
 Collaborate closely with all staff in the
Vice-President’s office and other
Galmudug State officials to help ensure
effective implementation of the
decentralization process and
appropriate use of the support
providedby the Joint Programmed
 Prepare and circulate minutes of the VP
IMC on Local Governance and
Decentralization meetings and share
with the relevant partners.
 Write weekly Pillar meeting notes,
monthly reports and periodic
assessments, evaluation and advisory
papers.
 Support the office of the vice president
in the development of the office
strategic framework and work plans for
program implementation to ensure the
achievement of government goals.
 Document implementation successes,
challenges, and lessons learned, and
share them through regular pillar.
Report
Head of International Federal Electoral Nov 2020–  Focal point/Contact person
Community Implementation Team (FEIT) May 2022 of the FEIT to the
engagement International Community in
matters related Inclusivity of
all parties.
 Coordination of all
engagement between the
FEIT and Partners (UNSOM,
AMISOM, and Ambassadors).
 Collaboration between the
FEIT and Head of the Federal
Member States.
 Planning, coordinating
and documenting of
meetings, workshops,
seminars and other
programmed activities
(Capacity Building
trainings).
 Facilitate the training of the FEIT and
SEIT on election process.
 Provide operational support to the
SEIT
National Galmudug Presidency  Presented Galmudug President on the
Technical team technical team regarding the 2020/2021
(FGS-FMS electoral process of the FMS-FGS
2020/2021  Focal point/Contact person of the
electoral International Community in matters
agreement) related the election on the side of
Galmudug.
 Present Galmudug on preparation of
communique of the election discussions
 Assisted Planning, coordinating and
documenting of meetings of the
technical team.
 Backstopping support and guidance to
the FMS and FGS on the issues that
needs technically approached.
 Advise the President during the
discussion on the stands of
Galmudug.
 Prepare and circulate minutes of
the FGS-FMS meetings and share
with the relevant partners.
 Document implementation
successes,challenges, and lessons
learned, and share them through
regular reports.
Programme Italian Agency for February  Develop strategic economic goals for
Coordinator Development Cooperation - 2021 – April Galmudug State priorities and delivery
Somalia Office 2021 mechanism.
 Advise the new Galmudug
Administration on matters related to
Good Governance, policy
implementation, Humanitarian and Aid
coordination, Economic Development
and sustainable reconciliation.
 Compile Economic Growth Pillar activity
plans and results achievement
indicators.
 Coordinate Federal Pillar working group
and State Pillar Working Groups.
 Contact person for international
relations /engagement to Galmudug
State.
 Coordinate international development
support to economic development in
Galmudug.
 Advise presidency and sector
line ministries on immediate
and urgent priorities related
to economic development;
Partners Galmudug Presidency March 2020  Advise the new Galmudug
Engagement Focal - May 2023 Administration matters
Point related to Good Governance,
policy implementation,
Humanitarian and Aid
coordination, Economic
Development and
sustainable reconciliation.
 Contact person for international
relations /engagement to Galmudug
State.
 Head of technical team of the
presidency Office.
 Focal point/Contact person to
Italy Embassy in matters
related inclusive politics,
economic development,
coordination and collaboration
between the Embassy and the
presidency.
 Special advisories to Ministries of
Finance and Ministry of Planning.
 Contribute Galmudug
State level business
strategies to achieve
State short and long-
term goals.
 Develop strategic economic goals for
Galmudug State priorities and delivery
mechanism.
 Support the office of the
vice president in the
development of the office
strategic framework and
workplans for program
implementation to ensure
the achievement of
government goals.
 Coordinate international development
support to economic development in
Galmudug.
Senior Jubaland Presidency Dec 2018 –  Urban Investment & Planning Project
Advisor on Aug 2019 Additional Financing (SUIPP AF)-
Development Kismayo—Somalia.
Projects  Community Mobilization on resource
sharing and reduce conflict.
 Social Development Activities such as
infrastructure e.g., roads, bridges etc
 Economic
Development
 Activities. These
include
empowering youth
and create
employment
opportunities.
 Training and
Capacity Building
help regional state
to improve staff
efficiency and
productivity.
 Represent the office of
the president on
National forums
including The National
Economic Council
meetings and meetings
organized by ministry of
planning and ministry of
finance.
 Development and Operational
Effectiveness
 Advice on gender, cultural, and other
sensitivity issues.
 Provides inspiration
and leadership to
project staff as well as
all the partners of
Somali Urban
Investment & Planning
Projects.
Senior Advisor for Office of 1st Dec 2017 –  Advice for all aspects of program cycle
State Peace building Deputy Aug 2018 that include conducting conflict and
and Reconciliation President of political analysis in the region.
Jubaland  Community Mobilization on resource
State sharing and reduce conflict.
 Supporting the design and
update of the dialogue and
reconciliation guiding manual on
peace building and conflict
resolution trainings.
 Develop and update a matrix mapping
out reconciliation activities undertaken
by different partners.
 Work closely with elders in the region on
peace building on conflicted area of
Jubaland;
 Advice on gender, cultural, and other
sensitivity issues;
  Help set up Conflict Early
Warning and Early Response
Mechanism to monitor
localized conflicts in all
area.
 Participate in all internal and external
meetings representing where and when
required.
 Design result-based
reconciliation, and peace-
building on state level and
peace-building activities
across the districts an Identify
reconciliation gaps where they
exist.
 Formulate hands out for peace building
and conflict resolution session.
Economic Jubbaland Ministry of Feb 2017 –  Advise the sector line
Development Advisor Planning Aug 208 ministry on immediate and
urgent priorities related to
economic development.
 Write weekly pillar
meetings notes, monthly
reports, and periodic
assessment, evaluation, and
advisory papers.
 Support the office of the
minister in the development
of the office strategic
framework and work plans
for programs
implementations to ensure
the achievement of the
government goals.
 Coordinate international
development support to
economic development in
Jubbaland.
 Other duties assigned by
the minister
CEO and Founder Basham Aug 2018 to  Lead the overall leadership of the
Research date organization.
and  Advocacy and partners and other
Consultancy stallholder engagement
(Baasham.c  Developing and executing business
om) strategies to achieve short and long-
term goals.
 Reporting to the board of directors,
providing management and strategic
advice.
 Developing and implementing business
plans to improve cost-efficiency.
 Maintaining positive and trust-based
relations with business partners,
shareholders, and authorities.
 Overseeing the company's business
operations, financial performance and
investments.
 Supervising and guiding subordinates.
 Ensuring company policies and legal
guidelines are clearly communicated.
 Assessing, managing, and resolving
problematic developments and
situations.
 Building and enhancing the company's
public profile at events

WORKSHOPS AND MISSIONS PARTICIPATED

 Participated the experience-sharing of regional election Management Bodies
Organized by IGAD Peace and security Division that brought together IGAD member
States between 14th and 17th May,2024, Entebbe-Uganda
 Coordination team of Six days consultative Mediation Strategy for Somalia facilitated by
MediationSupport Unit of IGAD between 20th and 26th December,2023
 Attended extensive training for African Union Core Team, Long term and short-term
election observers organized by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Department of political
affairs, Peace and security of the African Union Commission between 20th and 30th of May
2023 at Rabat, Morocco.
 Attended the Kenya-Somalia-Ethiopia Borderlands Project (Deris wanaag) Discussion to
represent Somalia at Jigjiga-Ethiopia
 African Union Election Observation Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria General
Election,25 February 2023, Certificate of participation (Abuja)
 African Union Election Observation Mission, Parliamentary Elections in Republic of
Gambia, April2022, Certificate of participation (Banjul)
 Third Forum of Electoral Management Bodies in the Arab States, June 2021, Certificate of
Participation
 CO-Chair on behalf of FEIT the National Conference on Peaceful elections and freedom
of expression in Somalia between 27th and 28th December 2021 at Mogadishu, Somalia
 Awarded Innov -Election certificate of leadership and conflict management skills for
electoral stakeholders (lead) through the European Center for electoral Support and the
ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation (Italy)
 Supported and facilitated different forums supported by Electoral Institute for
Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) between 2020 to 2022
 Attended three days of the National Economic Policy Forum organized by the Federal
Government of Somalia National Economic Council at the Mogadishu International Airport
Hanger 13 June 2019; (I represented Jubbaland State as a Senior Advisor of the First
Deputy President).
 Authored the economic pillar of the four-year Galmudug State Strategic Plan 2020-2024
 Authored of the Galmudug Decentralization Policy 2023-2030
 Attended different national and international forums related SDGs, Democratizations
and elections.
 Coordinated the grass-root conflict resolution and reconciliation training facilitated
by AMISOM to the Galmudug State Parliament
 Lead the training to the Somalia Election team both state and federal facilitated by
AMISOM/UNSOS.
 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Transition and crisis management
 Complex Stakeholder Management
 Fundraising, donor Engagement, partnership and resource mobilization
 Citizen engagement
 Political lobby and advocacy
 Policy design and evaluation
 Institution reform and design
 Capacity building
 Monitoring & Evaluation of projects
 Knowledge of indicator tracking and reporting methods
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal of Somali and English
 Success and Impact stories writing- articulate, creative with proficiency skills.
 Technical awareness; - Good computer application, internet applications and MS Office
 Strong data collection skills, processing, analysis and report writing.
 Good supervisory and organizational skills

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
 Programme and Project management in fragile context
 Advance skills in planning, monitoring and evaluation for development practitioner.
 Conflict Prevention and Management
 Certificate in basic computer skills, which includes, MS word, and Excel.
 Advance training on good governance and election management
 Disaster Risk Reduction training (DRR)
 Humanitarian Accountability Practice (HAP)
 Certificate of SPSS and DATA ANALYSIS held in Kampala international university.
 Project Cycle and Management PCM training conducted by FAO.
 Conflict management Education, security and armed violence reduction training
 Training in political negotiation in highly conflicted sensitive and political fragile situation
 Leadership and Mediation skills

PERSONAL DETAILS
 Nationality: Somali
 Languages Known: Somali, English Fluent, Kiswahili and Arabic.
 Area of specialization: Economics and Statistics, project planning, Partners engagement
, Reconciliation, Democratization, Good Governance and Elections Expert

REFEREES
It will be provided upon request.