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Work delivered across Somalia.

A selection of completed and current assignments. Reference contacts available to procurement-side enquirers on request.

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Peace & Security · USAID TIS3 · DT Global

Pre- & Post-Liberation Community Dialogue, Ceel Buur (USAID TIS3)

Fixed amount award under USAID's Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS3), administered by DT Global. KIGS designed and delivered pre- and post-liberation community dialogue for Ceel Buur district, working across community, clan, and authority lines to prepare the ground for recovery and support reconciliation as stabilisation took hold. Delivery performance led to a follow-on TIS3 award for reconciliation and community cohesion in newly recovered areas.

Key outcomes
  • —Pre-liberation dialogue delivered across community, clan, and authority lines
  • —Post-liberation reconciliation and cohesion sessions convened in the district
  • —Community priorities documented and channelled into stabilisation programming
  • —Follow-on USAID TIS3 award secured on the strength of delivery
Reference available upon request.
Location
Ceel Buur · Galmudug
Period
Feb – Aug 2023
Value
USD 207,295
Role
Implementing Partner · Fixed Amount Award
02
Governance · Benadir Regional Administration · Durable Solutions Unit

Mogadishu's First Durable Solutions Strategy Paper

Development of the Benadir Regional Administration's first Durable Solutions Strategy Paper, the municipal policy framework guiding how Mogadishu responds to one of the world's largest urban displacement situations. KIGS led the analytical work and structured consultations with the BRA Durable Solutions Unit, district authorities, and displacement-affected communities, producing a strategy adopted by the administration.

Key outcomes
  • —BRA's first Durable Solutions Strategy Paper drafted and adopted
  • —Structured consultations with district authorities and displacement-affected communities
  • —Municipal policy framework aligned with national durable solutions priorities
Reference available upon request.
Location
Mogadishu · Benadir
Period
2023 · 6 months
Value
USD 73,372
Role
Lead Consultant · Strategy Development
03
Capacity Building · Galmudug State Ministry of Interior

Urban Safety Net Project: Training Department

Twelve-month consultancy running the training department of the Urban Safety Net Project under the Galmudug State Ministry of Interior. KIGS designed and delivered the training function end to end: curriculum development, structured delivery to project and ministry staff, and competency tracking to evidence capability transfer to state institutions.

Key outcomes
  • —Training department established and operated for the full project cycle
  • —Curriculum designed and delivered to project and ministry staff
  • —Competency tracking implemented to evidence institutional capability transfer
Reference available upon request.
Location
Dhusamareb · Galmudug
Period
12 months · completed
Value
USD 102,039
Role
Training & Capacity Building Consultant
04
Governance · Ministry of Interior · Hirshabelle State

Baxnaano Programme Consultancy, Hirshabelle State

Ten-month consultancy to the Hirshabelle State Ministry of Interior supporting delivery of the Baxnaano programme, Somalia's national safety net, within the state. KIGS provided programme-level technical support to the ministry, strengthening the state's role in safety net coordination and delivery for vulnerable households.

Key outcomes
  • —Programme-level technical support delivered to the state ministry
  • —State coordination role in national safety net delivery strengthened
  • —Full consultancy cycle completed to contract
Reference available upon request.
Location
Jowhar · Hirshabelle
Period
Mar 2022 – Jan 2023
Value
USD 71,000
Role
Programme Consultant
05
Governance · Southwest State Ministry of Interior, Local Government & Reconciliation

Peer Learning for 18 District Commissioners, Southwest State

Design and delivery of peer-learning and capacity-building training for all 18 District Commissioners of Southwest State, including commissioners appointed to newly recovered districts. The programme covered district action planning, reconciliation, and collaborative governance, equipping commissioners to lead recovery and service delivery in their districts.

Key outcomes
  • —All 18 District Commissioners trained, including those for newly recovered districts
  • —District action planning methodology introduced and applied
  • —Reconciliation and collaborative governance modules delivered
Reference available upon request.
Location
Baidoa · Southwest State
Period
Oct 2023
Value
USD 23,000
Role
Training Consultant
06
Peace & Security · UN System Staff College (UNSSC) · with UNDP

Conflict Navigation Expertise for the UN System Staff College

Engaged by the UN System Staff College, alongside UNDP, as subject matter expert on conflict navigation. KIGS delivered conflict navigation training and developed conflict mapping tools for UN staff and partners, translating field-level Somali conflict analysis practice into structured learning products for the UN system.

Key outcomes
  • —Conflict navigation training delivered for the UN System Staff College
  • —Conflict mapping tools developed and handed over
  • —Somali field practice translated into UN system learning products
Reference available upon request.
Location
International · Somalia focus
Period
Aug – Nov 2023 · 38 expert days
Value
USD 17,100
Role
Subject Matter Expert
07
Capacity Building · KAASHIF

TVET Training Programme, Mogadishu

Twelve-month technical and vocational education and training (TVET) consultancy delivered in Mogadishu for KAASHIF. KIGS designed and ran the full training cycle, from needs assessment and curriculum development through delivery and completion assessment, building employable technical skills for programme participants.

Key outcomes
  • —Full 12-month TVET cycle designed and delivered
  • —Curriculum grounded in training needs assessment
  • —Participant completion assessed against defined competency standards
Reference available upon request.
Location
Mogadishu · Benadir
Period
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Value
Confidential
Role
Training Provider
08
Energy · Private Energy Developer (Confidential)

Solar Mini-Grid Development & Installation Programme

Design, installation, and commissioning of solar PV mini-grid systems for off-grid energy access. Scope included solar PV system design and deployment, battery storage integration (hybrid systems), distribution connections for local commercial users, technical supervision and QA, and capacity building for local operators. Reference available upon request.

Key outcomes
  • —Solar PV systems designed, installed, and commissioned
  • —Battery storage integrated with hybrid control systems
  • —Distribution network established for commercial users
  • —Local O&M team trained and operationally independent
Reference available upon request.
Location
Puntland · Somalia
Period
2022 – 2023
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Technical & Implementation Consultant
09
Governance · USAID

Governance & State-Building Consultations (USAID)

Multi-stakeholder governance and state-building consultations designed and facilitated by KIGS. Included structured plenary sessions with senior officials, a parallel women's leadership consultation track, and federal–state dialogue facilitation. Findings informed USAID's subsequent governance programme cycle.

Key outcomes
  • —Multi-stakeholder consultations with senior federal and state officials
  • —Dedicated women's leadership consultation track delivered
  • —Federal–state coordination dialogues facilitated and documented
  • —Findings adopted into USAID programme design cycle
Reference available upon request.
Location
Mogadishu · Federal Somalia
Period
2021
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Consultant · State-Building
In the field
Multi-stakeholder governance consultation, Mogadishu — 2021
Multi-stakeholder governance consultation, Mogadishu — 2021
10
Peace & Security · UN Partnership

Women, Peace & Security: Mediation Support Programme

Implementation of a Women, Peace and Security mediation programme across multiple federal member states. Activities included a women's mediation network, leadership training, community dialogue platforms, and structured M&E to document reconciliation and peacebuilding outcomes.

Key outcomes
  • —Women's mediation network established across multiple districts
  • —40+ women leaders trained in conflict mediation techniques
  • —Community dialogue platforms established and operational
  • —Reconciliation outcomes documented through structured M&E framework
Reference available upon request.
Location
Multiple Federal Member States
Period
2020 – 2021
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Implementing Consultant
In the field
Women's leadership and mediation workshop, Somalia
Women's leadership and mediation workshop, Somalia
Community dialogue session, Southern Somalia
Community dialogue session, Southern Somalia
11
M&E · Bilateral Donor (Confidential)

Multi-Sector M&E Framework & Programme Evaluation

Mid-term and end-line evaluation of a multi-sector development programme covering health, education, and social protection. Mixed-methods design including baseline reconstruction, qualitative fieldwork, and political economy analysis. Recommendations adopted in next funding cycle.

Key outcomes
  • —Mid-term and end-line evaluations delivered to donor standards
  • —Mixed-methods design including baseline reconstruction and qualitative fieldwork
  • —Findings and recommendations adopted in subsequent funding cycle
Reference available upon request.
Location
Multiple Regions · Somalia
Period
2021 – 2022
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Evaluator
In the field
Programme evaluation workshop with stakeholders, Somalia
Programme evaluation workshop with stakeholders, Somalia
12
Energy · Development Finance Institution (Confidential)

Hybrid Diesel-Solar Generation & MV Network Expansion

Feasibility study, detailed design, and EPC supervision for a hybrid diesel-solar generation system with MV network expansion. Included ESHS management, stakeholder engagement, GRM operation, and operational handover with documented O&M procedures.

Key outcomes
  • —Feasibility study and detailed EPC design delivered
  • —Hybrid generation system commissioned and handed over
  • —ESHS management plan implemented throughout construction
  • —O&M documentation completed and transferred to operator
Reference available upon request.
Location
South-Central Somalia
Period
2022 – 2023
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Consultant · EPC Oversight
13
Research · Bilateral Donor (Confidential)

Political Economy Analysis & Sector Study

Political economy analysis and sector study to inform a major donor-financed programme design. Activities included stakeholder mapping, institutional analysis, key informant interviews, and scenario-based recommendations adopted into programme design.

Key outcomes
  • —Political economy study delivered to inform programme design
  • —Stakeholder mapping and institutional analysis completed
  • —Scenario-based recommendations adopted by donor into programme design
Reference available upon request.
Location
Federal · Somalia
Period
2022
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Researcher
14
Energy · Energy Utility (Confidential)

11 kV Distribution Rehabilitation & Transformer Programme

Engineering design review, BoQ preparation, procurement support, and construction supervision for 11 kV overhead distribution rehabilitation and new pole-mounted distribution transformers across multiple substations.

Key outcomes
  • —Engineering design review and BoQ prepared to procurement-ready standard
  • —Overhead distribution rehabilitation supervised to FIDIC standards
  • —Multiple substations upgraded with new pole-mounted transformers
Reference available upon request.
Location
Central Somalia
Period
2022 – 2023
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Consultant
15
Health · UN Agency (Confidential)

Health Systems Strengthening: Evaluation & Capacity Building

Health systems evaluation and capacity building programme for ministry of health personnel. Included service delivery assessment, district-level performance review, structured training tracks for health managers, and a sustainability plan handed over to ministry counterparts.

Key outcomes
  • —Service delivery assessment and performance review completed
  • —Structured training programme delivered to health management staff
  • —Sustainability plan handed over to ministry counterparts
Reference available upon request.
Location
South Somalia
Period
2021 – 2022
Value
Confidential
Role
Lead Consultant
In the field
Health systems capacity building team, district hospital, Somalia
Health systems capacity building team, district hospital, Somalia
16
Energy · Development Finance Institution (Confidential)

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building (MoEWR)

Technical assistance and capacity building for Ministry of Energy and Water Resources engineers, covering power infrastructure design, donor procurement procedures, project management, and Training of Trainers. Embedded delivery model with competency assessment at start and completion.

Key outcomes
  • —Technical assistance delivered to Ministry engineers over programme period
  • —Competency improvements documented from inception to close
  • —Training of Trainers module delivered for institutional sustainability
Reference available upon request.
Location
Mogadishu · Somalia
Period
2022 – 2023
Value
Confidential
Role
Sole Consultant