Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Madras, India (MCC)
Computer Studies from South Bank University UK
Master in Diplomacy and International Relations from Kampala University, Uganda
completed training courses on Conflict Prevention & Peacemaking in Africa at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Political Approach to Preventing and Responding to Electoral Violence course at UN System Staff College
Specialisation Course on Election Observation and Assistance at Austrian Study Centre for Peace (ASPR)
Religion & Mediation Course hosted by Princeton University, USA
Ceasefire Mediation Course in Oslo, Norway
Berufliche Laufbahn
10/2007 – 12/2008
Somalia Representative chargé d’affaires to Sweden, accredited to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway
02/2007 – 09/2008
Presidential Envoy of the Office of the President of the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic
12 years National Political Affairs Officer in Somalia, with the United Nations political mission fostering incl. dialogue+reconciliation in support of UN peacebuilding and statebuilding mandates
support the end of the transition period in Somalia roadmap 2012 and the adoption of a new provisional constitution.
Member of the International Galkayo Ceasefire Team – Advisory Group
