Saytun Said Mohamed

I am a Protection Officer with over 13 years of experience leading humanitarian and community development initiatives across complex field environments in Somalia. I specialize in managing frontline child protection interventions and directing community education projects while establishing resilient inter-agency referral mechanisms to safeguard vulnerable populations. By coordinating closely with local authorities, civil society partners, and international NGOs, I deliver programs rooted in rigorous monitoring and human rights advocacy. I am now looking to leverage my expertise in community mobilization and capacity building to secure sustainable protection outcomes within a global humanitarian organization.

1. TS

   Protection Officer

   Tadamun Social Society (TASS)

   5 yrs

   • Authored comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly protection monitoring reports for senior leadership and international donors.
   • Coordinated protective intervention protocols and outreach campaigns in partnership with local schools and municipal authorities.
   • Conducted systematic field monitoring visits to evaluate protection risks and assess vulnerable population needs.
   • Facilitated community sensitization workshops and dialogues to promote human rights and inclusive safeguarding practices.
   • Supervised frontline team workflows to drive integrated project implementation and hit core performance targets.
2. MM

   Education Program Officer

   MDM Medicine Du Monde

   1 yr

   • Managed day-to-day education project operations in strict alignment with established humanitarian benchmarks.
   • Delivered technical training sessions and professional development workshops for local teachers and school administrators.
   • Convened multi-stakeholder forums to identify critical service gaps and enhance community education delivery.
   • Consolidated field monitoring data and activity indicators into formal organizational and donor reports.
   • Partnered with community elders and civil society organizations to drive enrollment campaigns for marginalized children.
3. I

   Child Protection Officer

   ISDP

   1 yr

   • Spearheaded community-wide awareness campaigns addressing child protection, risk mitigation, and safeguarding rights.
   • Supervised daily psychosocial support and recreational operations within designated Child Friendly Spaces.
   • Compiled monthly and quarterly progress reports documenting child safety trends and protective intervention outcomes.
   • Established multi-agency referral pathways alongside regional protection actors, social workers, and community leaders.
   • Managed systematic case identification and structured monitoring for children requiring specialized protection services.
4. AL

   Founder & Lead Volunteer

   Adult Literacy Initiative

   6 yrs

   • Founded a community education center dedicated to teaching adult literacy and basic numeracy in the Somali language.
   • Graduated nearly 200 women by delivering foundational instruction in reading, writing, and basic mathematics.
   • Designed culturally relevant literacy curricula and interactive lesson plans tailored for accelerated adult learning.
   • Mobilized community elders and local stakeholders to secure grassroots buy-in and drive student enrollment.
   • Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer instructors to ensure high-quality classroom instruction.