M sadiik abdiahi aden

M sadiik abdiahi aden

Community Development & Project Coordinator

Somaliland4+ years experience

Also works as: Project Officer · Youth Development Officer · Community Mobilizer · Communications Officer · Field Coordinator · NGO Programme Assistant · Volunteer Coordinator

Community Development Coordinator scaling youth empowerment and civic engagement in Somaliland Managed community development initiatives to increase youth participation and strengthen civic engagemen

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About

I am a Community Development and Project Coordinator with four years of experience leading grassroots initiatives and civic engagement programs across Somaliland. By integrating project management expertise with a background in journalism, I have directed large-scale volunteer operations and youth empowerment programs, including my tenure as Vice Chairperson and Acting Chairperson at Ururka Wehelka Dhalinyarada. I specialize in stakeholder mobilization, event logistics, and social welfare execution to deliver structured community development and measurable social impact. I am now seeking to leverage my expertise in local governance and outreach to drive high-impact international development projects.

Experience

  1. UW

    Vice Chairperson / Acting Chairperson

    Ururka Wehelka Dhalinyarada (UWDH)

    January 2025 — January 2026 · 1 yr

    • Guided organizational policy and administrative operations to strengthen youth empowerment initiatives across Hargeisa
    • Steered executive decision-making and operational continuity during service as Acting Chairperson
    • Mobilized cross-functional volunteer teams to design and implement targeted community-centered programs
    • Facilitated multi-stakeholder forums and civic discussions to champion youth participation in local governance
    • Monitored project milestones and resource allocation to ensure timely execution of community development deliverables
    • Expanded organizational outreach by cultivating partnerships with local civil society and community organizations
  2. CV

    Community Development & Volunteer Coordinator

    Community Volunteer Initiatives

    January 2022 — December 2024 · 2 yrs

    • Coordinated grassroots volunteer teams to distribute vital food and material aid to vulnerable mothers and children under the Ila-Dareen Programme
    • Managed on-the-ground logistical support and outreach activities for social welfare projects under the Ciidsiiye Initiative
    • Facilitated guest relations, venue logistics, and program execution during the Hargeisa Cultural Centre Book Fair 2025
    • Mobilized, onboarded, and guided community volunteers to increase civic participation in regional humanitarian efforts
    • Liaised with local leadership to identify and assess families experiencing severe socio-economic vulnerability
    • Maintained operational distribution logs and delivered structured activity reports to project stakeholders

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Addis Ababa Medical University College

Diploma in Journalism

Waadi-salaam Institute

Skills

Youth EmpowermentCommunity Development
Project Management
Programme Coordination
Volunteer Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement
Public Speaking
Journalism & Media
Social Media Management
Content Creation
Video Editing
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Problem Solving

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishFluent

Certifications

Leadership & Management TrainingProfessional Development Programme
Youth Leadership CertificationProfessional Development Programme
Patriotism & Understanding of StatehoodProfessional Development Programme
Teamwork & CommunicationProfessional Development Programme

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