Lecturer
Procurement and Logistics Management
PERSONAL PROFILE
Dr. Abdikarim Mohaidin Ahmed is the Rector of SIMAD University, Somalia, a position he assumed in August 2024. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Atilim University, Turkey, along with an MBA in Logistics from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing, a Master’s in Development Studies from Kampala International University, and a Bachelor’s in Information Technology from SIMAD University.
With over 13 years of experience in academia, research, and administration, Dr. Mohaidin has held several key roles at SIMAD University, including Deputy Rector for Institutional Development, University Senate Secretary, and Director for International Cooperation. His research interests span ICT policy, supply chain management, blockchain technology, and economic development.
Dr. Mohaidin is also an advocate for community collaboration, having contributed to the development of the Association of Somali Universities and engaged in various volunteer and leadership roles. His career is a testament to his dedication to education, leadership, and social progress.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current: University Senate Secretary, SIMAD UNIVERISTY, Mogadishu, Somalia
Current: Director for International Cooperation, SIMAD UNIVERSITY, Mogadishu, Somalia
Current – Director, Public Financial Management (PFM) Academy, SIMAD UNIVERSITY, Mogadishu, Somalia
2011 – 2013 Dean faculty of computer science and technology SIMAD UNIVERSITY Mogadishu, Somalia
2008-2009 – Chairperson Somali Youth Development Action (SOYDA) Mogadishu, Somalia
Education Information
PhD Candidate (Management) Atilim University Ankara, Turkey
MBA (logistics and supply chain) Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) Nicosia, Cyprus(2011)
M.A (development studies) Kampala International University (KIU) Kampala, Uganda(2011)
B.Sc. (information technology) Somali Institute of Management and Administration Development (SIMAD) Mogadishu, Somalia(2009).
Secondary Leaving Certificate Ubai-Bin Ka’ab Secondary School Mogadishu, Somalia
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
web2fordev
Internet Society – Somali Chapter
Public Relations Technology Group
International Public Relations and Communication Group
PR & Communication Professional
Somali Business and Professional Network
Somali Economic Forume Network
Worldwide Somali Professionals
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT CARRIED OUT
PFM Capacity Strengthening, Somalia
Description
The Project was collaboration between the Federal Government of Somalia, universities within Somalia and an international consortium led by WYG International and including the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) and Michael Parry Consulting. The World Bank supported this project.
Position Coordinator
2014 – FORMATIVE RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY KEY BAHAVIORAL AND COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
Description
This research project aimed at identifying barriers and enablers which accelerate progress towards achieving the MDG by increasing the access to basic health services. The purpose of the study was to identify some of the healthcare system and capacity building issues that need strengthening for designing communication interventions (communication change initiative). The research was conducted with the support and collaboration of the local people, SIMAD, MoH, WHO and UNICEF.
Position Research Coordinator
2014 – Mapping ICTs in Somalia: Policies, Players, and Practices
Description
Conducted by the Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at the University of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy (PCMLP) at University of Oxford, and funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY). This project was intended to bring greater clarity about the expectations and the realities of the use of communication technologies in developing contexts. In media and development theory, policy, and practice, strong normative statements about the transformative power of ICTs have often clouded the understanding of how people and communities actually make sense of, and
engage with, the old and new communication technologies that surround them.
Position Data Collector – Field Work
Publication & Works
Publication 5
Title: Logistics Solutions, Supply Chains, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development in Somalia
Date: 2023
Publication 4
Title: Factors Influencing the Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Empirical Study on Pressures and Practices
Date: 2023
Publication 3
Title: Inbound, Outbound Disturbances and Supply Chain Vulnerability of Firms Operating in Post-conflict Zones: The Case of Somalia
Date: 2023
Publication 2
Title: An Empirical Study on the Factors Influencing the Implementation of Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Traceability System
Date: 2023
Publication 1
Title: The Role of Social Networks on Building Organizational Strategic Partners
Date: 2021
https://www.europeanproceedings.com/article/10.15405/epsbs.2021.12.04.9
Achievements
Best Director of the Year 2015
Best Lecturer of the Year 2014
Best Mobilizer 2013
Community Service Award 2012
Volunteer of the Year 2011
Topics Supervised
- 2022
- Barriers For Green Supply Chain Implementation On Manufacturing Firms In Mogadishu Somalia
- Green Procurement Practice And Organization Performance
- 2021
- Logistics Management and Customer Service in some selected Telecommunication Companies in Mogadishu
- The Effects of material Handling on Performance of Cement Industry
- The Role Inventory Management on Customer Satisfaction among the Manufacturing Firms in Mogadishu
- The implication of Block chain on humanitarian supply chain management
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