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Mohamedfowsi Abdi Mohamed

Mohamedfowsi Abdi Mohamed

Mogadishu

Summary

Multidisciplinary political affairs and environmental peacebuilding expert with over 15 years of experience in conflict analysis, climate-security programming, stakeholder engagement, and governance reform in fragile contexts. Adept at integrating environmental dimensions into peace processes and conflict prevention strategies across Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Demonstrates strong expertise in Results-Based Management (RBM), intergovernmental engagement, and dialogue facilitation with civil society, governments, and international partners. Currently pursuing a PhD programme in Peace, Governance, and Development and author of policy papers on climate-induced conflict and gender-inclusive peacebuilding tailored to inform Somali government strategies and international assistance frameworks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Political Affairs Officer

United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)
Mogadishu
11.2014 - Current
  • Lead focal point for integrating climate-security dimensions into the mission's political analysis and conflict early warning tools, supporting UN system-wide programming on environmental peacebuilding.
  • Coordinated international workshops, high-level roundtables, and technical dialogues on climate-induced resource conflicts and intercommunal tensions in Somalia.
  • Monitored and reported on environmental governance challenges including drought, desertification, flooding, and land degradation impacting peace and stability.
  • Supported the design and implementation of field missions and scoping exercises focused on the political economy of natural resources in federal member states.
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement with government institutions, civil society, and UN partners on reconciliation processes, including those addressing climate-induced migration and resource disputes.
  • Drafted strategic political updates, SG reports, situation briefs, and thematic analyses incorporating environmental and climate indicators aligned with Theory of Change methodologies.
  • Managed conflict-sensitive dialogue platforms across Puntland, Galmudug, and HirShabelle, enhancing inclusive policy frameworks for land and water governance.
  • Supported project evaluation and learning mechanisms, contributing to the development of RBM frameworks for reconciliation and environmental diplomacy efforts.
  • Coordinated with consultants and program teams on communications content training materials, policy briefs, and knowledge products related to climate-security, gender, and governance.

Achievements:

Ø Successfully presented regular advice to the Director of PAMG and Mission Leadership including on the Somalia/Somaliland talks and on its anticipated outcome that might define the future relations and on the maritime border dispute between Somalia and Kenya.

Ø Provide daily situation reports on key political developments in Somalia and immensely contributed to code cables and Secretary-General reports.

Ø Successfully arranged SRSG appointments with Somalia political figures including the former Presidents, and members of Parliament.

Ø Successfully provided analytical reports on the political developments and the country’s ongoing constitutional review process.

Ø Successfully monitored and reported on the maritime border dispute between Kenya and Somalia since 2016 and currently monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the 12 October International Court Justice verdict.

Ø Regularly monitor and report on the activities of the two Houses of the Federal Parliament focusing on their legislative responsibilities.

Director of Good Governance Department

Somaliland Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commission
Hargeisa
11.2010 - 10.2014
  • Directed reform strategies for institutional transparency and civic oversight, integrating conflict sensitivity and climate awareness into public sector audits and governance tools.
  • Promoted inclusive governance by launching awareness campaigns in rural and drought-affected regions to enhance citizen engagement in environmental policy dialogues.
  • Facilitated inter-clan consultations and policy forums on natural resource sharing, especially around water access, land use, and sustainable development.
  • Engaged government actors, traditional leaders, and CSOs in dialogue on climate-related grievances, contributing to early warning and dispute mitigation mechanisms.
  • Advised the legislative assembly and oversight bodies on regulatory frameworks addressing corruption in land management, forestry, and environmental contracting.
  • Developed institutional performance metrics incorporating environmental sustainability and social equity indicators into anti-corruption efforts.

Achievements:

Ø Successfully managed the functional review program, including a pilot project for five key ministries in collaboration with UNDP and four other UN organizations.

Ø Successfully raised awareness of the benefits of public institutions practising and adhering to good governance principles.

Ø Tremendous Improvement in service delivery by public institutions was recorded from 2012 to 2014 and working relations between public institutions also improved during the same period.

Programme Manager

Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOSAD)
Hargeisa
02.2006 - 10.2011
  • Designed and managed community resilience programs integrating climate adaptation, peacebuilding, and livelihood stabilization in pastoral and agro-ecological zones.
  • Led multi-sectoral coordination with donors and local actors to deliver education, WASH, and protection services within a conflict-sensitive and environmentally responsive framework.
  • Conducted environmental conflict mapping and community risk assessments to inform programming targeting youth, women, and IDPs in fragile regions.
  • Facilitated local-level dialogue between traditional authorities and civil society on natural resource access and gender-sensitive development.
  • Supported the production of field reports, visibility materials, and donor communications linking environmental stress to social fragmentation.
  • Advocated for cross-border collaboration in response to desertification and water scarcity, mobilizing community-based solutions for adaptation and peace.

Achievements:

Ø Delivered project objectives within scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Ø Increased the enrolment of Girl Child by 57% within the first two years.

Ø Sensitization of the communities drastically increases the number of immunized children under the age of five years by 45% within the first two years.

Education

Master of Arts - Peace, Governance And Development.

Upeace University
Costa Rica
12-2022

Master of Arts - Peace, Governance And Development

Upeace University.
Costa Rica
12-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Sombridge University
Mogadishu
06-2020

Kenya 8-4-4 System

Bungoma High School.
Bungoma County, Kenya.
11-1989

Ph.D. - Peace, Governance And Development

Upeace University
Costa Rica

Skills

  • Policy writing
  • Climate adaptation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Environmental governance
  • Conflict sensitivity
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Governance reform
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Strategic analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Advocacy skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Emergency response coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Political Affairs Officer

United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)
11.2014 - Current

Director of Good Governance Department

Somaliland Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commission
11.2010 - 10.2014

Programme Manager

Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOSAD)
02.2006 - 10.2011

Master of Arts - Peace, Governance And Development.

Upeace University

Master of Arts - Peace, Governance And Development

Upeace University.

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Sombridge University

Kenya 8-4-4 System

Bungoma High School.

Ph.D. - Peace, Governance And Development

Upeace University
Mohamedfowsi Abdi Mohamed