Abdirizak Abdullahi Ahmed
Jigjiga,SO
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at the Somali Regional State Water Bureau, excelling in budget management and stakeholder engagement. Adept at leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful WASH programs, ensuring compliance and community involvement. Skilled in AutoCAD and effective communication, driving successful project outcomes in challenging environments. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements. Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Somali regional state water bureau
Filtu
04.2025 - Current
- Creating detailed project plans, setting timelines, and ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
- Responsible for developing and managing the project budget, monitoring expenses, and preventing cost overruns.
- Manage and coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, ensuring they are available when needed.
- Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies is crucial for preventing delays and cost overruns.
- Ensure the construction work meets the required standards and specifications.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
WASH officer
HEKS/EPER (Swiss church Aid)
Filtu
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Manage the WASH components of a project, focusing on water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion.
- Supervising and monitoring WASH infrastructures.
- Ensuring adequate WASH services are provided and health risks are mitigated.
- Developing and implementing WASH programs, including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities.
- Conducting assessments to identify community needs, existing WASH initiatives, and infrastructure capacities.
- Mobilizing and engaging communities on WASH issues, promoting safe practices, and ensuring community involvement in project design and delivery.
Assistant lecturer
Jigjiga university
Jigjiga
11.2017 - 05.2024
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops in civil engineering disciplines (e.g., structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation, or environmental engineering).
- Design and update course syllabi, assignments, and assessment tools to align with academic standards and industry trends.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through academic advising, project supervision, and thesis/dissertation guidance.
- Giving Clean Water supply system installation workshop to the students and other external partners.
Team leader
Somali regional state water bureau
Jigjiga
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing water resource studies, including hydrological modeling, watershed management & water use strategies.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation like water quality assessments, groundwater monitoring, and flood risk evaluations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and private sector partners to align projects with regulatory frameworks.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure projects adhere to environmental regulations e.g, Clean Water Act, local sustainability mandates.
- Manage 5–10 multidisciplinary professionals, including hydrologists, environmental engineers, data analysts, field technicians & Prepare technical report.
Regional program assistant
UNDP/UN-HABITAT
Jigjiga
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordination and delivery of site assessments, Draft report writing and presentation and stakeholder consultations, as per specific UN-Habitat requests for Qoloji, tuliguled IDPs and Kebrebeyah spatial profiling with NRC logistic support.
- Site visits and data collection in IDPs settlement.
- Participating and representing UN-Habitat in meetings with institutional partners including meeting with NGOs, meeting with government representatives and representatives from IDPs community.
- Following up on action points agreed upon during the meetings.
- Meeting with UDCB heads and Directorates, DRMB Heads and Directorates.
- Implement UN-Habitat projects related to displacement affected communities in urban areas.
Chief Engineer
Jarar General Consultant
Jigjiga
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Manage engineering staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and oversee budgets, timelines developing project plans, managing contracts, and resolving technical issues.
- Ensuring that plans align with project goals, are technically sound, and meet all relevant codes and regulations.
- Estimating costs, developing schedules, and tracking progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Office engineer
Jigjiga Municipality city service office
Jigjiga
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Reviewing and interpreting construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
- Taking GPS coordinates for Preparing land legal ownership certificates for the customer.
- Reviewing and solving issues related to plot dispute.
Education
MA - project planning & management
Jigjiga University
jigjiga07.2024
BSc - Civil Engineering
Jigjiga University
jigjiga06.2017
Secondary School -
Filtu secondary and preparatory school
Filtu06.2012
Primary School -
Ayinle Primary School
Ayinle06.2007
Skills
- Computer fundamentals
- Project management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD and Revit
- GIS and GPS technologies
- EPANET and SPSS
- Civil structure design
- Water structure design
- Highway structure design
- Bill of quantities preparation
- Specification development
- Tendering processes
- Urban planning basics
- Construction technology principles
- Process management strategies
- Equipment management skills
- Community engagement initiatives
- Humanitarian project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
Organizational And Communication Skills
- Good communication skill
- Highly organized & Highly motivated to try new things
- Believe in Group Work rather than Individual Efforts
- Ability to work with people of different culture, ethnic, and socio-economic background
- Great team worker, adoptable and flexible
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Languages
- Somali, Mother tongue, Excellent, Excellent
- English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Amharic, Excellent, Excellent, Very good
- Arabic, Excellent, Excellent, Fair
References
- Mujib Sharif, HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid), Field Coordinator, liban, Somali region, mujib.sharif@heks-eper.org, +251930944012
- Mahamed Ahmed, Safe Children, Finance Coordinator, mohamednorahmed112@gmail.com, +251910004422
- Mahamed Sabdow Ganway, UNHCR Malkadida Camp, Field & Protection, ganway@unhcr.org, +251916988589
Hobbies and Interests
- Helping elders and handicap people
- Traveling short and long distance
- Work with the team, Respecting and Cooperation with fellow staff
- Maintaining peace and order
- Team player, volunteer work
- Generating new ideas which are very crucial to sustainable development
- Reading educational materials especially on development strategies and policies
- Reading Books
- Watching movies
- Helping my parents
- Enjoying with my families and friends
- Helping others
- Sports
Training
- Staff Training on protection mainstreaming, use of GPC, GBV, PSEAH and social inclusion-HEKS.
- Water supply and sanitation policy in developing countries.
- Hygiene promotion strategy & Adult hygiene promotion road map.
- Urban wash development training UN-HABITAT.
- Software trainings such as: EAGLE POINT, ETABS, SAP, AUTOCAD, and MS PROJECT.
- Arc GIS training organized by urban development bureau at Jigjiga city.
Performance And Computer Skills
- Computer fundamentals
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher & Internet Skills
- EPANET, AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, Arch Card, Eagle Point Software, Arc GIS/GPS, Revit, MS Project & SPSS
- Design of civil, water & highway structures
- Preparation of BOQs, specification & tendering, basic urban planning & construction technology.
Personal Information
- Mother's Name: Habiba Ali
- Health Status: Mentally and Physically Healthy
- Date of Birth: 01/01/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopia
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Project Manager
Somali regional state water bureau
04.2025 - Current
WASH officer
HEKS/EPER (Swiss church Aid)
08.2023 - 03.2025
Regional program assistant
UNDP/UN-HABITAT
11.2020 - 12.2021
Team leader
Somali regional state water bureau
03.2019 - 06.2022
Chief Engineer
Jarar General Consultant
01.2018 - 07.2020
Assistant lecturer
Jigjiga university
11.2017 - 05.2024
Office engineer
Jigjiga Municipality city service office
06.2017 - 11.2018
MA - project planning & management
Jigjiga University
BSc - Civil Engineering
Jigjiga University
Secondary School -
Filtu secondary and preparatory school
Primary School -
Ayinle Primary School