Afi Ali Nour

Experienced Radio Operator and Administrative Support Professional

Experienced Radio Operator and Administrative Support Professional with a proven track record in managing complex logistical operations and providing high-level administrative assistance. Notable achievements include efficiently coordinating travel arrangements and supervising administrative staff at HODMAN NGO, as well as ensuring secure communications for field teams while operating radio networks at UNDSS in Somalia. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating effective communication within multicultural environments. Recognized for strong leadership skills and a meticulous approach to problem-solving.

[email protected] +252 907 7949 21/+252907767444 Somalia
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Work Experience
Administrative Assistant
HODMAN NGO
2006 — 2007Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia
  • Scheduled meetings and coordinated travel arrangements for management, handling over 20 daily requests
  • Prepared invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders while maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Trained and supervised two administrative assistants to ensure the accuracy of project documentation
  • Reconciled monthly petty cash and vendor statements, identifying and correcting invoice discrepancies
  • Compiled weekly status reports in Excel, summarizing project milestones and pending action items for managers
Guest House Manager
UNDP / UNCC
2008 — 2010Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
  • Managed housing services for UN staff and visitors, including check-in/out and meeting facility coordination
  • Supervised cleaning staff to ensure hygiene standards and coordinated with catering and logistics teams
  • Maintained accurate financial, occupancy, and payment records while conducting daily night audits
  • Assigned room allocations and updated occupancy logs daily using guest register and booking sheets
  • Conducted safety briefings for visitors and staff, reporting incidents via radio communications
Gate Receptionist
UNDP/UNCC
2010 — 2012Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
  • Greeted and assisted visitors professionally, ensuring a secure and welcoming front desk environment
  • Managed calls, emails, appointments, and updated visitor logs and reception databases
  • Managed petty cash, reception supplies, and coordinated facility maintenance issues
  • Adhered to UNDP reception protocols, confidentiality standards, and safety reporting
  • Conducted daily inventory of reception supplies and placed replenishment orders to avoid shortages
Radio Operator
UNDSS,SOMALIA
2012 — 2025Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia
  • Operated VHF, HF, and satellite radio networks to ensure secure, reliable communications for field teams
  • Maintained constant communication with staff to support movement tracking and emergency response
  • Accurately logged all incoming/outgoing communications while maintaining strict UN radio discipline and SOPs
  • Conducted routine radio checks, reported technical faults, and provided training to staff and partners
  • Responded to security incidents following UN procedures and managed shift schedules for uninterrupted coverage
Skills
Radio & Security CommunicationsAdministrative & Office SupportLogistics & Facility ManagementRecords & Data ManagementFinancial OversightField SafetyStrategic Planning & Problem SolvingLogistical Coordination & Resource ManagementCommunication & ReportingTeam CollaborationTime ManagementConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsMulticultural AwarenessLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving Mindset
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of the People
Secondary School Certificate, Bossaso, Somalia
Bossaso Public High School
Computer Software Programs, Bossaso, Somalia
Global Computer Training
Diploma, Bossaso, Somalia
Puntland Institute for Development of Administration and Management(PIDAM)
Certifications
MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) FUNDAMENTALS
MEASURE Evaluation
SAFE AND SECURE APPROACHES IN FIELD ENVIRONMENTS (SSAFE)
UN
ADVANCED SECURITY & CRISIS MANAGEMENT
UN
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (PSEA)
UNDP
ETHICS & INTEGRITY
UNDP
RADIO OPERATOR & EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TRAINING
UN
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (PSEA) – SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES – HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE IN HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WORK.
THE GENDER JOURNEY: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVENESS
UNDP LEGAL FRAMEWORK TRAINING – UNDERSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL LEGAL STRUCTURES
INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING – SECURE HANDLING OF DIGITAL DATA AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
COMPUTER PROGRAM TRAINING – BASIC AND ADVANCED OFFICE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
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