CURRICULUM VITAE

Mustafe Jambir
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Telephone/Mobile: +252634067530

Section A: Personal Data

Name : Mustafe Jambir
Gender : Male
Nationality : Somalia
Language Spoken : Somali (Mother Tongue) English (Excellent) Arabic
(Good) English (fluent).

Personal Statement
 A seasoned professional with over 9 years of experience in Human Resources,
Governance, Public Administration, Budget & Finance, and Legal Reform in Somalia
and the Horn of Africa. I have a proven track record of supporting key institutions in the
governance, justice, and security sectors. My experience spans working with national
and regional governments, contributing to capacity building, policy development, and
project management. Fluent in both English and Somali, I have extensive experience
working with federal and local stakeholders, including the Federal Government of
Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS).

Section B: Academic Qualifications

Year Institution Principal subjects / occupational skills covered

2020 eUniversity I have been pursuing my master’s degree in my Master's

- Malaysia Degree
Ongo
ing
Admas Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and Planning
University
2006 University Of I have finished my bachelor’s degree in Information
- Hargeisa Communication and Technology
2010

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Section C: Work Experience

Name of Organization : Tusmo/Altai Consulting

Date : Team Leader, Learning and Monitoring Program | Feb
Position 2018 – Present | Somaliland
Duties and  Led and supervised governance programs across Somalia,
responsibilities ensuring alignment with national development policies and
donor guidelines.
 Managed multi-million-dollar budgets for World Bank and SDF-
Name of Organization funded projects, ensuring financial accountability and
Date compliance.
Position  Provided technical expertise in public administration and policy
development, improving government service delivery across
Duties and
key sectors.
responsibilities  Trained government officials and staff in HR practices, public
administration reforms, and ICT tools for effective service
management.

: Danish Refugee Council

Community Driven Recovery Development (CDRD) Program

Coordinator | Feb 2014 – Dec 2017 | Somaliland

Name of Organization  Led human resources and budget management for

Date donor-funded projects, including recruitment and training
Position of over 100 staff members.
Duties and  Collaborated with FGS/FMS actors to strengthen public
responsibilities administration processes, developing governance
frameworks that improved service delivery and
government accountability.
 Managed legal reform initiatives, contributing to the
drafting of public policies and legal frameworks that
Name of Organization
enhanced governance efficiency and transparency.

Date
Position : SOLJA – Somaliland Journalists Association
Duties and
Somaliland/Somali
responsibilities
: 2018-2020
: Key Achievements:

1. Improved Media Policy and Legal Reform:

o Supported the amendment of Law No 27/2004,

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 which was approved by parliament in 2018.
o Assisted in drafting and advocating for the Access
to Information Act, which was approved by 2020.
o Led the campaign for decriminalizing defamation,
contributing to the protection of journalists.
o Facilitated the formation of the Somaliland
National Media Authority (NMC) by 2019,
strengthening regulatory frameworks.
o Reduced journalist arrests and detentions by 70%
by the end of 2020.
2. Capacity Building for Journalists and Media Houses:
Name of Organization
o Trained 1500 journalists (30% female) in basic
Date
journalism skills, with an emphasis on
Position peacebuilding, human rights, and good
Duties and governance.
responsibilities o Facilitated the graduation of 60 journalists from
the University of Hargeisa’s degree and diploma
programs by 2020.
o Provided media equipment to 100 journalists by
2020.
o Conducted Best Journalist Awards and organized
annual Media Summits, strengthening professional
standards.
3. Enhanced Media Sector Coordination:
o Established the Media Sector Coordination
Forum (MSCF), which played a crucial role in
coordinating key players and driving sector-wide
Name of Organization
initiatives.
Date
o Conducted 6 quarterly meetings to support the
Position
creation of the Media Sector Strategy
Duties and Framework, ensuring alignment and integration of
responsibilities media policies and strategies across Somaliland.
4. Empowerment of Female Journalists:
o Increased the number of female journalists in print
media by 20% by 2020.
o Boosted female representation in top media
leadership roles by 10% by 2020.
5. Advocacy for Private Radio Stations:
o Advocated for the licensing of private radio
stations and successfully lifted the ban by 2020,

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 contributing to a more diverse and open media
environment.

: Ministry of Water and Natural Resources Somaliland

: Sept 2016 –DEC 2017
 : Human Resources Management:

 Conducted an HR assessment, developed an HR manual, and

implemented tools like a leave management system and job
evaluation framework, leading to a 30% improvement in
administrative efficiency. Trained HR personnel on recruitment
and performance management practices.
 Finance and Budget Management:
 Redesigned the finance system, developed a financial manual
Name of Organization and budget control tools, enhancing accountability and
Date reducing over-expenditure by 15%. Trained staff in budget
Position management and reporting, ensuring compliance with
Duties and government standards.
responsibilities  Procurement and Logistics:
 Improved procurement practices by introducing a procurement
manual and tools, including inventory management systems,
which reduced procurement delays by 20%. Trained staff on
managing public resources effectively.
 Organizational Structure and Management:
Name of Organization  Reviewed and restructured the ministry, leading to a 25%
Date increase in operational efficiency. Trained management staff
Position on resource management and team-building, fostering better
leadership and coordination.
 Capacity Building and Training:
Duties and
 Designed a comprehensive capacity-building strategy for all
responsibilities
ministry staff, developed targeted training modules, and
facilitated knowledge-sharing workshops, improving the
ministry's capacity to deliver water and sanitation services.
 Policy and Legal Reform:
 Developed financial and procurement policies and assisted in
drafting legal frameworks related to the water and sanitation
sector, ensuring long-term governance reforms.

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Community Based Disaster Risk Management
South West State of Somalia, Baidoa

: Aug 2017 –Oct 2017

 Governance and Institutional Capacity Building:

 Spearheaded the assessment and development of governance

frameworks for disaster risk reduction (DRR) within the South
West State of Somalia. This included collaborating with local
governments and NGOs to establish community-based disaster
management committees, significantly enhancing institutional
resilience. This experience directly aligns with ASI’s objective of
strengthening support for key institutions in Somalia’s
governance sectors.

 Public Administration and Planning:

Successfully led the development of community-led disaster

preparedness plans in Baidoa, ensuring that local institutions are
equipped with clear strategies for responding to recurrent disasters. By
standardizing DRR processes, including early warning systems, I
contributed to improving administrative efficiency, which will be
valuable in ASI’s public administration and planning work in Somalia.

 Human Resource Management:

Trained over 75 local leaders and 68 community representatives in

disaster risk management, focusing on risk assessment and mitigation.
My hands-on experience in capacity building for local government and
community leaders in public sector human resources will contribute to
ASI’s efforts in supporting human resource development within
Somalia’s public administration.

 Public Finance and Budgeting:

Managed the design of DRR financial strategies and budget control

tools that enabled efficient resource allocation for disaster
management in South West State. My background in improving
financial accountability and resource distribution will directly support
ASI’s initiatives in the budget and finance sectors within Somalia.

 Community Engagement and Resilience Programming:

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Engaged with 200 households across peri-urban, agro-pastoral, and IDP
communities to assess their vulnerability and develop community-
centered disaster management strategies. This participatory approach
contributed to resilience programming, which is vital for ASI’s public
governance and institutional reform efforts in fragile contexts like
Somalia.

 : Danish Refugee Council

 Country Diaspora Program Officer | 2011 – 2012 | Somalia,

Puntland, Ethiopia
 Managed diaspora-driven development projects, coordinating
with local governments to draft policies and frameworks that
facilitated diaspora engagement.
 Oversaw budget planning and financial oversight for diaspora
programs, ensuring alignment with local governance structures.
 Supported public administration reforms by strengthening
collaboration between local governments and diaspora
communities

: Embassy of Federal Republic of Somalia in Malaysia
: July 2013–Jun 2014
 : Governance and Institutional Capacity Building:
 Spearheaded the assessment and development of
governance frameworks for disaster risk reduction (DRR)
within the South West State of Somalia. This included
collaborating with local governments and NGOs to
establish community-based disaster management
committees, significantly enhancing institutional
resilience. This experience directly aligns with ASI’s
objective of strengthening support for key institutions in
Somalia’s governance sectors.
 Public Administration and Planning:
 Successfully led the development of community-led
disaster preparedness plans in Baidoa, ensuring that local
institutions are equipped with clear strategies for
responding to recurrent disasters. By standardizing DRR

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 processes, including early warning systems, I contributed
to improving administrative efficiency, which will be
valuable in ASI’s public administration and planning
work in Somalia.
 Human Resource Management:
 Trained over 75 local leaders and 68 community
representatives in disaster risk management, focusing on
risk assessment and mitigation. My hands-on experience in
capacity building for local government and community
leaders in public sector human resources will contribute
to ASI’s efforts in supporting human resource
development within Somalia’s public administration.
 Public Finance and Budgeting:
 Managed the design of DRR financial strategies and
budget control tools that enabled efficient resource
allocation for disaster management in South West State.
My background in improving financial accountability and
resource distribution will directly support ASI’s initiatives
in the budget and finance sectors within Somalia.
 Community Engagement and Resilience Programming:
 Engaged with 200 households across peri-urban, agro-
pastoral, and IDP communities to assess their vulnerability
and develop community-centered disaster management
strategies. This participatory approach contributed to
resilience programming, which is vital for ASI’s public
governance and institutional reform efforts in fragile
contexts like Somalia.

Section D: Reports and Publications

Academic Works

 Published Lead consultant for Supporting Electoral and Representative

Reports Democracy in
Somaliland through Domestic Election Observation for
Saferword –2018

Lead Consultant for Water Infrastructure Development for

Resilience in Somaliland
Program funded by Africa development bank through the

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 implementation of care
international--2018
▪ M. Jambir (Integrated lifesaving assistance to drought and
conflict-affected
communities project in Somalia- ECHO 2018)
▪ M. Jambir (Community Based Disaster Risk Management, for
Danish Refugee
Council 2017)
▪ M. Jambir (Research and Dissertation Works include
―Challenges in Delivering
Humanitarian Aid in Somalia July-2011)
▪ M. Jambir (Market Survey Research to understand Statistical
demand and Supply
in Somalia Private and Public Institutions, UOH, 2011).
▪ M. Jambir (Paper on, Role of Youth in National Development,
Academy for Peace
and Development 2011).

Section G: Referees

Name Title, Email, Contact Number and Address

1) Associate Professor Senior Lecturer/Dean of Ghazalie Shafie Graduate School
Dr. Rusdi bin Omar of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Email : [email protected]
Tell : +604-928 7800
Address : School of international studies, sintok,kedah darul
Aman, 06010 Malaysia.
3) Prof.Abduweli President of University of Bosaso, Puntland/Somalia.
Abdirahman Geyre Email : [email protected]
Tell : +252907791973
Address : Bossaso Puntland, Somalia.
4) Ali Mohamed Salah Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator, World Vision
Somalia
Email: [email protected]
Tell : 002525907791232

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5) Mohamed Ahmed Regional Entomologist (Bossaso Intervention Pilot Project)
Moallim ministry of health Puntalnd, Bosaso Branch.
Email : [email protected]
Tell : +252906219240
Address : Lanta Hawada, Airport Street, Bossaso Puntland
Somalia.

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