
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 – PresentKismayo 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 2026Sustainet 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 – PresentKismayo 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 – PresentWadarsan 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 – PresentJubba 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 – PresentMultiple 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 2021Takulo 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
2013–2016INCEIF University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
2006–2011Kismayo University, Jubaland, Somalia
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