Feisal Hussein Issack
Operation Assistant, European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)-Tel: -, -
A: Summary of Key Expertise:
Financial Management and Quality:
Raised weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial plans for respective programs.
Conducted bank reconciliation and ensured compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Developed financial reports and closure based on expenditures, cash, and bank books.
Took a leading role in budgetary planning.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings:
Designed and implemented M&E systems.
Conducted M&E for Emergency, Relief, and Developmental Programs.
Proficient in data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Coordination and Training:
Coordinated in complex humanitarian environments.
Possessed strong training and staff management skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer tools/packages.
B: Professional Experience (10 Years):
April 2022 – Present: Operations Assistant – EUCAP Somalia
To establish efficient working relationships at strategic level with all the key stakeholders involved in operational activities of the mission, including EU Delegation to Somalia, UNSOM, UNDP, UNODC and ATMIS
Coordinated budget funding activities and prepared related documents/reports.
To identify and coordinate, in conjunction with other Operations Coordination Team members and with Field Offices Advisors, activities that links HQ intent and guidance with the Field Offices.
Established effective partnerships and institutional capacities of national and local partners.
Strategically map-out, plan, and manage projects.
Analyse and maintain operational data.
Communicate with management teams to confirm execution of organisations processes.
Train staff in policies and procedures and supervise their daily work.
September 2018 – March 2022: Program Assistant (M&E) – EU Mission Somalia
Conducted workshops and facilitated interactive sessions.
Support preparation of key programme reports after every visit and keep record of meal activities.
Participating in the implementing the Monitoring and evaluation strategy and tools.
Reviewed partner reports and monitored EU-funded programs in Somalia.
Tracking core programmes indicators, doing a meta-analysis and communicate this monthly, quarterly to the programme team.
Ensuring that SOPs and Programmes common approaches are followed in the area for data collection, processing and analysis and provide technical support to core programmes and ensure availability of reporting forms and tools.
November 2016 – August 2018: Project Assistant – EU Training Mission Somalia
Assisted in tailoring activities to the best interests of Somali defence institutions.
Liaised between EUTM Somalia and the Somali National Army.
Provided comprehensive security introduction training to new National Mission Members.
Managed and supervised National staff members of the Mission Security Department.
Coordinated with various stakeholders, including national authorities, service providers, and international organizations.
April 2015 – October 2016: Project Officer – New Way Organization – Mogadishu and Marka, Somalia
Coordinated and implemented projects, ensuring timely documentation.
Collating budget and expenditure data.
Coordinating project activities.
Collating contracts, timesheets and reports.
Drafting presentations and formatting documents.
Supporting senior team members with administrative functions.
Facilitating project communications.
Oversaw the implementation of studies, including recruitment and training of teams.
June 2013 – February 2015: Finance Officer – Maternal Mercy and Development – Mogadishu, Somalia
Develops and maintains financial systems.
Plans, directs, and controls accounting and financial operations.
Prepares reports and documents covering accounting transactions for management review.
Ensures that accurate records are kept by standard practices.
Establishes budgets, forecasts future cash flows, provides periodic financial analysis.
Monitors budget performance, expenditure control
Manages invoicing procedures to collect money owed by clients/customers.
C: Qualification and Training:
Higher Diploma in Criminology: Postgraduate Diploma
Bachelor of Commerce: Undergraduate Degree
Community Health and HIV Management: Diploma
UNDSS online courses: Certificate
Humanitarian Academy At Harvard e-learning: Certificate
Wajir Polytechnic in Wajir, Kenya: (Micro Finance capacity building, Managing for impact, Participatory planning) N/A
Workshop under Ministry of Regional Development in Wajir, Kenya: (Millennium development goal) N/A
Computer Essentials Course: Certificate
D: Language Skills:
Somali – Native Fluency (Mother Tongue)
English – Professional Fluency (Oral and Written Communication)
Arabic – Professional fluency (Oral and Written Communication)
Swahili – Professional Fluency
E: Other Skills:
Excellent in report and proposal writing.
Capacity to facilitate community discussions and dialogues.
Strong problem-solving and social perceptiveness.
Solid knowledge of security management with a background in military or security specialization.
Administrative skills.
F: Interest/Hobbies:
Reading and writing.
Documentary and Discovery channels.
Research topics.
Voluntary social services, swimming, and traveling.
G: References:
Abderrazzak AFKYR
Maurizio NAPOLETANO
Head of Advisor Team, European Union Training Mission Somalia
ASAD ABUKAR ALI
Area Manager, Maternal Mercy and Development (MMD) Mogadishu, Somalia