Arafat Hussein Osman

I am a community development practitioner and facilitator dedicated to advancing youth leadership, civic participation, and social cohesion across Somaliland. Drawing on a background in human resource management and strategic leadership, I design and deliver high-impact training in governance, career readiness, and grassroots advocacy. I specialize in mobilizing communities, coordinating multi-stakeholder programs, and building resilient youth-led platforms. My focus is on driving sustainable, community-centered development interventions in partnership with civil society and international donors.

1. CI

   Chairman

   Present

   CARIS Initiative

   Present

   • Steer the organizational strategy and institutional governance of youth empowerment and civic participation initiatives.
   • Oversee end-to-end program lifecycles for community outreach, employability training, and livelihood skills projects.
   • Cultivate sustainable partnerships with civil society networks, local government authorities, and international development bodies.
   • Manage interdisciplinary volunteer networks and field teams to maintain operational quality and timely milestone delivery.
   • Facilitate regional workshops on democratic governance, active citizenship, and human rights for youth and community leaders.
   • Design and implement monitoring frameworks to assess community reach and evaluate project performance across target districts.
2. JI

   Founder & Organizational Leader

   JIIL Initiative

   1 yr

   • Founded the youth-led initiative to promote democratic participation, peacebuilding, and skills development across local communities.
   • Mobilized, trained, and supervised youth volunteers to execute community development interventions and civic campaigns.
   • Designed and led grassroots peacebuilding forums and social cohesion dialogues for local youth and community gatekeepers.
   • Built collaborative networks with local non-governmental organizations, platform representatives, and municipal stakeholders.
   • Coordinated logistics, event administration, and field operations for multi-district youth engagement interventions.
   • Mentored emerging youth leaders to drive localized problem-solving and promote volunteer-led community initiatives.
3. SU

   Youth & Development Engagement Officer

   SONYO Umbrella

   1 yr

   • Organized and executed civic education and democratic governance workshops for youth, women, and community leaders.
   • Delivered practical training modules covering career planning, job search strategies, and workplace communication skills.
   • Coordinated field logistics, participant recruitment, and venue arrangements across diverse regional hubs.
   • Collaborated with development partners including ActionAid and the Centre for Democracy and Governance on joint youth programs.
   • Compiled detailed post-activity completion reports, participant evaluation data, and workshop documentation for partner review.
   • Facilitated participatory breakout discussions, peer-to-peer learning sessions, and leadership development exercises.