Mohamednur Nunow Farah
Experienced Humanitarian Program & Protection Leader
Hodeidah, YE.About
Highly experienced humanitarian professional with over 15 years of expertise in program, protection management, and coordination across complex settings in Ethiopia, Iraq, Rwanda, Sudan, and Yemen. Proven leader in strategic planning, proposal development, and capacity building for protection teams, adept at liaising with multi-sectoral partners to ensure effective, standards-driven service delivery for displaced and at-risk populations. Committed to upholding the highest standards of protection, mainstreaming, and accountability in all operations.
Projects
Work
Hodeidah, Hodeidah, Yemen
→
Summary
Led the Protection Unit in the Hodeidah Field Office, overseeing all protection programming and providing strategic and technical support for IDP response in northern Yemen.
Highlights
Led the Protection Sub-National Cluster, significantly strengthening coordination and response for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in northern Yemen.
Developed and implemented innovative protection programming and monitoring tools, enhancing service delivery responsiveness and contextual relevance.
Established an Integrated Mobile Team Approach, improving accessibility and reach of critical protection services for vulnerable populations.
Enhanced staff capacity through targeted training, empowering local teams to deliver high-quality, standards-driven protection services.
Developed Project Partnership Agreements (PPAs), fostering collaboration and ensuring effective delivery of protection interventions.
Huye, Southern Province, Rwanda
→
Summary
Spearheaded comprehensive protection programming for over 50,000 Congolese and Burundian refugees in southern Rwanda, enhancing asylum processing and durable solutions.
Highlights
Enhanced asylum processing protocols, improving response times by 40% for over 50,000 refugees and vulnerable populations.
Implemented durable solutions pathways, including voluntary return and resettlement, for refugee populations in southern Rwanda.
Coordinated multi-sectoral refugee response programs, ensuring high-quality standards and comprehensive service delivery.
Built capacity of protection staff and partners, equipping local teams to effectively address complex protection challenges.
Developed and institutionalized protection standards and SOPs, streamlining asylum processes and improving service effectiveness.
El-Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
→
Summary
Oversaw community-based protection strategies in El-Geneina Field Office, engaging local communities and stakeholders to enhance safety and resilience of vulnerable populations in West Darfur.
Highlights
Developed and implemented community-based protection strategies, significantly improving engagement and resilience for displaced communities in West Darfur.
Strengthened community networks and partnerships, fostering local ownership and enhancing response capabilities to risks.
Conducted capacity-building initiatives on Community-Based Protection (CBP), empowering community members to drive sustainable protection outcomes.
Provided targeted support for child protection and GBV prevention initiatives, improving safety for vulnerable groups.
Enhanced data collection and protection monitoring mechanisms, providing a foundation for ongoing protection efforts and resilient community response.
Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
→
Summary
Managed and supported protection activities for refugees and IDPs affected by conflict in Sulaymaniyah, focusing on monitoring, case management, and access to essential services.
Highlights
Led protection monitoring efforts, enhancing safety and access to services for vulnerable refugees and IDPs affected by conflict.
Developed and implemented robust case management systems, providing long-term, sustainable support for displaced individuals.
Strengthened community-based protection mechanisms, improving overall protection landscape through collaborative initiatives.
Built and coordinated partnerships, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of protection services across the region.
Conducted capacity building and staff training, equipping teams with essential skills to address complex protection challenges.
Melkadida/Dollo Ado, Somali Region, Ethiopia
→
Summary
Supported community-based protection (CBP) initiatives and enhanced the protection environment for refugees in the Ethiopia-Somalia border camps, focusing on vulnerable groups.
Highlights
Implemented community-based protection programs, improving protection outcomes and fostering resilience for displaced populations.
Built capacity of community leaders, empowering refugees to actively participate in their own protection efforts.
Established safe spaces and support networks, providing ongoing assistance for at-risk groups and reducing dependency on external support.
Conducted protection monitoring and data collection, strengthening the overall protection response and support system.
Collaborated with partner organizations, creating a cohesive and comprehensive support system for the refugee community.
Dollo Ado, Somali Region, Ethiopia
→
Summary
Oversaw multi-sectoral program implementation and camp management activities in Dollo Ado refugee camps, ensuring delivery of essential services to children and families.
Highlights
Coordinated comprehensive multi-sectoral programming, enhancing quality of services and improving camp environment for refugees.
Managed daily camp operations, ensuring efficient delivery of essential services to thousands of refugees.
Built capacity of camp staff, improving responsiveness to resident needs through enhanced training and support.
Engaged and mobilized communities, fostering a supportive environment for children and families within the camps.
Coordinated effectively with stakeholders, leading to improved and well-coordinated response in Dollo Ado.
Dollo Ado, Somali Region, Ethiopia
→
Summary
Implemented educational programs for refugee children in Dollo Ado camps, focusing on quality, inclusive education and psychosocial well-being in a challenging displacement context.
Highlights
Implemented educational programs, ensuring refugee children in Dollo Ado camps gained access to essential educational services.
Provided training and development to teachers, fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Established safe learning spaces, critical for supporting children affected by displacement and promoting psychosocial well-being.
Engaged community and parents, enhancing support for children's personal growth and educational attainment.
Conducted monitoring and reporting, ensuring program effectiveness and accountability for educational outcomes.