I am a seasoned public service leader, strategist, and policy developer with over 25 years of experience driving transformative change across global and local platforms.

My career spans the UK housing sector, Somali government institutions, the United Nations, and international climate and development forums, where I have led complex initiatives with precision, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to inclusive governance.

Professional Experience Overview

• UK Housing Sector: Provided direct housing and tenancy services, prioritising homelessness prevention, community stability, and inclusive environments for diverse groups across the UK.
• Somali Governance: Served as a Federal Member of Parliament and senior advisor across multiple ministries, championing institutional reform, national development planning, and policy modernisation.
• FAO Programme & Operations Specialist: Managed humanitarian and development activities in Somalia and Syria, coordinating emergency response efforts and recovery strategies.
• Fisheries & Livestock Sector Leadership: Spearheaded policy innovation for sustainable fishing, infrastructure expansion, and livestock export marketing, revitalising key economic sectors and restoring international trade confidence.
• Global Climate Diplomacy: Represented the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as lead spokesperson in international climate negotiations, securing critical funding for vulnerable communities under UNFCCC, CBD, and GEF frameworks.

Areas of Expertise

• Institutional Reform & Strategic Planning
• Climate Justice & Multilateral Coordination
• Fisheries and Livestock Sector Development
• Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance, Equity, and Inclusive Development

Key Achievements

• Authored Somalia’s first National Development Chapter for the Productive Sector—the first in over 30 years, laying the groundwork for inclusive economic growth.
  • Championed climate resilience for LDCs—advocated for international funding and led negotiations on behalf of Somalia in global climate forums.
• Revitalised Somali livestock exports to Saudi Arabia successfully lifted a longstanding ban through targeted policy reform and diplomatic engagement.
• Modernised Somalia’s fisheries sector, developed sustainable fishing policies, strengthened institutional frameworks, and advocated for Somali tuna rights at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).
• Engineered practical solutions to complex governance and development challenges, bridging policy, diplomacy, and institutional reform to deliver measurable impact.

Education

• MSc in Human Resources Management – University of Wales
• BSc in Social Science – Middlesex University, UK
• Currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Social Protection at the University of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany.

My Philosophy

Progress must be people-centred and inclusive, anchored in good governance, accountability, transparency, and clarity. Whether leading teams, forging global partnerships, or championing systemic reform, I remain unwavering in my commitment to dignity, autonomy, and lasting impact.