Abdulahi Consulting (AC), is an agile humanitarian and development consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. We support clients in the global South focusing on Education, Durable solutions, research and program management, Proposal writing, and training. Our Founder and CEO is a leading humanitarian and development professional with more than 15 years of experience. He held senior roles in the Norwegian Refugee Council(NRC), Plan International, and others in Eastern Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa, the… Show more Abdulahi Consulting (AC), is an agile humanitarian and development consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. We support clients in the global South focusing on Education, Durable solutions, research and program management, Proposal writing, and training. Our Founder and CEO is a leading humanitarian and development professional with more than 15 years of experience. He held senior roles in the Norwegian Refugee Council(NRC), Plan International, and others in Eastern Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa, the Middle - East, Asia, and Ireland. Abdulahi's Project management portfolio has been between USD 4-6 million annually. Our Thematic areas are; 1. Education2. Durable solutions 3. Research 4. Proposal writing5. Training Show less

At IFGE, I manage and coordinate the work of the network ensuring membership engagement, growth, delivery of Strategic plan and resourcing. i manage communications and advocacy and the coordination with a range of stakeholders incluing academia, education networks(IDEA, INEE, GCE, ENACE, RACI), civil society, parliamentarians, donors and trade unions. IFGE currently has 25 dedicated members and growing

Country lead of Plan International Moldova EiE programme portifolio. managed $1.5 Million EiE budget with integrated Child protection and gender components. developed the EiE component of ECHO grant and secured funding from ECW project with INGOs. Expanded the EiE response into additional RACs( Refugee accomodation centers) in Traclia, Chisinau and Stephan Voda and managed through local implementing partner the Luda Bus ( Bus library) for vulnerable refugee and hosting communities. other… Show more Country lead of Plan International Moldova EiE programme portifolio. managed $1.5 Million EiE budget with integrated Child protection and gender components. developed the EiE component of ECHO grant and secured funding from ECW project with INGOs. Expanded the EiE response into additional RACs( Refugee accomodation centers) in Traclia, Chisinau and Stephan Voda and managed through local implementing partner the Luda Bus ( Bus library) for vulnerable refugee and hosting communities. other addiotional responsibilities included program development, partnership management, supporting national system to integrate Ukrainian refugees into Moldovan education system and capacity building support to local actors. Show less

The Deployable Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist is a member of Plan International’s Global Hub Education in Emergencies team. While on deployment the specialist provides technical support to Plan International’s Country Offices (COs). This normally involves responding to medium and large-scale emergencies to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate EiE programs. When not on deployment the specialist contributes to Plan’s EiE workplan as agreed with the team. This may include continued… Show more The Deployable Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist is a member of Plan International’s Global Hub Education in Emergencies team. While on deployment the specialist provides technical support to Plan International’s Country Offices (COs). This normally involves responding to medium and large-scale emergencies to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate EiE programs. When not on deployment the specialist contributes to Plan’s EiE workplan as agreed with the team. This may include continued follow up from a distance with deployment countries Show less

led Plan International education in emergencies (EiE) program in Romania in resposne to Ukrainian refugee crisis. responsible for program development, writing winning funding proposals. PSS-SEL programming and capacitating local actors, government authorities and other humanitarian actors. Providing inputs to education cluster response andpartnership management. Contributed to programme portofloi of 2.5 million in Bucharest, Galati, Braila and Constanta with 2,500 refugee children supported.

Leading the INEE minimum standards update project including consultation process of17 of the most conflict-affected countries, data collection and analysis of EiE stakeholders in various contexts and leading various thematic and domain workshops and webinars involving donors, key thematic areas such as climate change in EiE contexts, distance learning, gender, ECD and general MS update workshops and surveys targeting 18,500 EiE practitioners worldwide

Gap coverage of NRC education core competency and provding quality technical support to NRC country offices in hardship locations. Surge capacity also includes deployments at short notice and leading education roles with both management and techical/coordination function, surge capacity also means scalling up NRC's start- countries or field offices and training and hiring national colleages. as part of this, i was deployed to Sudan in 2021 as Education Programme Development Manager (EPDM)

Leading Proposal development teams, Business bid development, M&E, leading grant teams, assessments, fundraising, and donor solicitation.- Proposal development Consultant, NRC Lebanon December 2020- January 2021, secured €2 million grant targetting 6,000 Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. - Integrated Emergency programme in Cabo Delgado, in 2021 with NRC Mozambique, developed and led a €4 million proposal

Manage an education program portfolio of 4-5 million USD funded by ECHO, NMFA, UNHCR, EU and SHF and total beneficiaries of 15,000 children. Education response of Tigray refugees in Sudan and Scaling up of ALP program in White Nile. My specific responsibilities include a) Program development (proposals, concept notes etc.), b) Budget management including budget monitoring c) education Advocacy i.e. South Sudan refugees in White Nile, d) management of diverse country wide education team and… Show more Manage an education program portfolio of 4-5 million USD funded by ECHO, NMFA, UNHCR, EU and SHF and total beneficiaries of 15,000 children. Education response of Tigray refugees in Sudan and Scaling up of ALP program in White Nile. My specific responsibilities include a) Program development (proposals, concept notes etc.), b) Budget management including budget monitoring c) education Advocacy i.e. South Sudan refugees in White Nile, d) management of diverse country wide education team and recruitment of new staff e) Education strategy and macro – log frame development and f) partnership building with stakeholders In Sudan. Show less

I was responsible for the preparation and development of the cultural orientation of refugees under the international Refugee Protection Program (IRPP)

With this role my current responsibilities are; Over all management of Galkayo office(Line management ofprogram & Support staff), Funding raising and liaising with donors, coordination with stakeholders(Government, INGOs, UN, civil society, beneficiaries and others), Advocacy for the vulnerable,programming and strategic management of NRC projects, Implementation and liaising with CO and areaoffices. Line management of Support staff(Admin, HR, logistics and IT), budget management… Show more With this role my current responsibilities are; Over all management of Galkayo office(Line management ofprogram & Support staff), Funding raising and liaising with donors, coordination with stakeholders(Government, INGOs, UN, civil society, beneficiaries and others), Advocacy for the vulnerable,programming and strategic management of NRC projects, Implementation and liaising with CO and areaoffices. Line management of Support staff(Admin, HR, logistics and IT), budget management andresource allocations, expansion of programs and reaching hard to reach areas in the region and securitymanagement of NRC office, staff and asset by following up the security SOP and plans . Needsassessment and response plans for emergencies in Mudug region, Representation of NRC in Mudugregion, Effective management of HR in Mudug region, Management of NRC bank account(primarysignatory), Budget monitoring and support budget holder, Ensure optimal use of NRC resources in the region. Show less

My responsibilities as a field coordinator with NRC include; Day to day Administration of Field office and management of operations and programme in Galkayo,Monitoring of the core competency activities to ensure adherence to strategies and plans . to ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements for all the project in field office.Training, capacity building and development of staff including performance management. advocacy for the rights of IDPs, refugees, returnees and vulnerable… Show more My responsibilities as a field coordinator with NRC include; Day to day Administration of Field office and management of operations and programme in Galkayo,Monitoring of the core competency activities to ensure adherence to strategies and plans . to ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements for all the project in field office.Training, capacity building and development of staff including performance management. advocacy for the rights of IDPs, refugees, returnees and vulnerable local community.Representation of NRC, including cooperation with the UN, partners and authorities in the region. Show less

My responsibilities as Education coordinator for NRC in Afghanistan (Kabul, Mazar, Jalalabad & Herat) were to manage the Youth education Pack(YEP) Programme being implemented there, technical proposal developments, line management of education staff, coordination with education actors including the Ministry of education, ACBAR and other, establishment of CBE (community based education) programs in Jalalabad and Herat and training of local staff on M&E, development of budgets, programming and… Show more My responsibilities as Education coordinator for NRC in Afghanistan (Kabul, Mazar, Jalalabad & Herat) were to manage the Youth education Pack(YEP) Programme being implemented there, technical proposal developments, line management of education staff, coordination with education actors including the Ministry of education, ACBAR and other, establishment of CBE (community based education) programs in Jalalabad and Herat and training of local staff on M&E, development of budgets, programming and other key areas. I have led needs assesments in Kunar and Establishment of offices there during my tenure. Show less

• In close collaboration with the Education PM and the Head of Office, expand, develop, coordinate and manage NRC’s education projects in X• Ensure that activities are in line with budget lines and limitations• Responsible for pedagogical planning, development, implementation and follow-up of the education project as agreed in the overall plan • Identify and train local staff necessary to implement the projects objectives• In close cooperation with the members of the Education… Show more • In close collaboration with the Education PM and the Head of Office, expand, develop, coordinate and manage NRC’s education projects in X• Ensure that activities are in line with budget lines and limitations• Responsible for pedagogical planning, development, implementation and follow-up of the education project as agreed in the overall plan • Identify and train local staff necessary to implement the projects objectives• In close cooperation with the members of the Education Team develop steps and procedures for timely planning and implementation of all elements in the education programme, in particular all training, monitoring and in-service training activities• Ensure that education activities are in accordance with norms and standards. • Provide Guidance to the Education Team members, and coordinate activities with other NRC sectors, i.e. construction of schools• Follow up implementation of Education projects such as the Refugee school, school-canteens and classrooms construction in close collaboration with the Shelter PC• Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations and discussions with the local staff and the PM• Document technical issues and questions, and channel to the Education Advisors at HQ through the Education PM • Prepare monthly reports and as required by donors• Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the education sector • Assess the suggested area of operation regarding school facilities, partners, teachers and students in cooperation with national and local authorities and in close collaboration with the Education PM and the Head of Office• Prepare/develop narrative and budgets for proposals in conjunction with Head of Office and the Education PM• Propose engagement of local or international experts for certain aspects of training sessions as relevant Show less

Implementation of education projects in Galkayo such as selection of schools, enrollment of children, monitoring of education programme, construction of schools, data analysis, coordination with authorities, budget management and staff management.