Dhurre
Mohamed R. Durre

Mohamed R. Durre

Kismayo, Jubaland, Somalia

ORCID: 0009-0003-9524-8972

Seasoned academic, researcher, consultant, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in higher education, business development, SME consulting, and strategic advisory roles. Founder and CEO of Wadarsan Innovations, a social enterprise transforming youth employment and entrepreneurship in Somalia. Highly experienced in third-party credit monitoring, institutional audits, and staff capacity building for financial institutions, government entities, and NGOs. Currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership and Sustainable Development at the United Nations University for Peace.

Experience

Director of Research

Sept 2025 – Present

Kismayo University

  • Provide strategic leadership for the University's research agenda, policies, and research excellence initiatives.
  • Lead institutional and externally funded research projects, from proposal development to implementation and reporting.
  • Build research capacity through training, grant development, and partnerships with local and international institutions.

Key Pool Expert – Business Development

April 2025 – Jan 2026

Sustainet Group Ltd. — Climate and Food Security Resilience Project (CFSP-GIZ), Jubbaland

  • Provide business development and enterprise support to project beneficiaries, with a focus on climate-resilient livelihoods.
  • Support SMEs, producer groups, and cooperatives to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
  • Collaborate with GIZ, government institutions, and project partners to support implementation, reporting, and achievement of project objectives.

Lecturer

Sept 2011 – Present

Kismayo University

  • Deliver undergraduate courses in Business Development, Strategic Communication, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.
  • Previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences (2014–2017).
  • Designed and introduced specialized short courses in SME management and startup innovation.

Founder & CEO

Nov 2021 – Present

Wadarsan Innovations

  • Established and lead a social enterprise offering consulting, training, and digital education for youth and SMEs.
  • Secured partnerships with Save the Children, academic institutions, and government entities.
  • Impacted over 500 youth and entrepreneurs, supported the launch of more than 100 small businesses.

Senior Management Advisor

June 2022 – Present

Jubba Water Supply Company

  • Provide senior-level management consulting on operational and institutional development.
  • Delivered 15+ training sessions to improve staff productivity and leadership skills.
  • Played a key role in enhancing customer service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Independent Consultant & Business Trainer

2015 – Present

Multiple Organizations

  • Provided consultancy and training to NGOs, government programs, and private enterprises.
  • Conducted over 40 business training sessions for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs.
  • Delivered hands-on coaching in financial planning, market strategy, and sustainability.

M&E Officer

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

Takulo Somali Community

  • Monitored performance and impact of livelihood projects targeting small enterprises.
  • Developed M&E frameworks to assess the effect of training and grant support.
  • Delivered feedback and learning reports to improve project implementation.

Consultant / Trainer

2022 – Present (Part-time)

GIT Consultancy

  • Trained over 100 entrepreneurs in business development, investment readiness, and financial literacy.
  • Helped businesses access funding opportunities and implement growth strategies.
  • Designed entrepreneurship training manuals aligned with donor-funded program goals.

Education

PhD in Leadership and Sustainable Development (Ongoing)

University for Peace – United Nations (UPEACE)

Master of Finance

2013–2016

INCEIF University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

2006–2011

Kismayo University, Jubaland, Somalia

Key Skills

Strategic Management & Institutional AdvisorySME Development & Entrepreneurship SupportBusiness Training & Workforce DevelopmentMonitoring, Evaluation & Impact AnalysisFinancial Analysis & Risk AssessmentCurriculum Design & E-Learning DeliveryPublic Speaking, Coaching & Mentorship

Languages

Somali — NativeEnglish — Professional Proficiency