ABDOURAHMAN ALI IBRAHIM
UNV-SPECIALIST Environmental And Climate Programme Assistant | Expertise In Project Oversight, Green Finance, And Youth Engagement
Djibouti
Profil professionnel
Development and climate professional with over five years of experience leading and coordinating high-impact projects in biodiversity, climate change, and green finance mobilization. Skilled in managing Vertical Funds (GEF, GCF) and bilateral environmental portfolios worth up to USD 40 million per cycle. Strong expertise in strategic planning, quality assurance, budget oversight, and institutional partnership development. Currently serving as Programme Assistant – Environment and Resilience Portfolio at UNDP Djibouti, supporting monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance processes across multiple climate and environmental projects and programmes.
Vue d'ensemble
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Expérience
Programme Assistant, Environment & Climate Change Unit
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
11.2021 - 11.2025
- Support project monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance of the Environment and Resilience portfolio. ( d'environ 40M$)
- Coordinate the preparation of annualwork plans, technical and financial reports (PIR, ROAR, IWP, CPD).
- Contribute to resourcemobilization efforts exceeding USD 60 million, includingthrough the Vertical Funds and bilateralcooperation.
- Develop and operationalize monitoring tools, risk management frameworks, and performance indicators.
- Providetechnical support in the implementation of Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem-based Adaptation projectsfocusing on integrated land and water resource management.
- Conductfield missions to monitor projectprogress and stakeholder engagement, preparingdetailed mission reports Monitoring, Reporting and V…) with corrective action plans.
- Support genderintegration and environmental and social safeguard plans in line with UNDP standards.
Member, National Coalition – Great Green Wall (SUR
UNDP Djibouti, FAO, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and FAO
Djibouti
04.2025 - Actuel
- Actively participate in the national consultation framework led by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and FAO, within the regional SURAGGWA project “Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Great Green Wall.”
- Contribute to the review and capitalization of pilot restoration activities and protection measures in priority intervention areas.
- Participate in the analysis of baseline socio-economic and biophysical surveys to inform strategic planning and integrated project implementation.
- Involved in defining operational priorities and consolidating collective commitments for land restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development of local communities.
National Coordinator – SCALA Programme (Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture)
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated national implementation of the SCALA regional initiative focusing on resilience in agriculture and land use systems.
- Supervised four value chain studies to identify high-potentialsectors for climate-resilientinvestment.
- Led the preparation of an action plan for climate finance mobilizationaligned with national adaptation priorities.
- Oversaw collaboration with ministries, consultants, and technicalpartners to integrate SCALA findings into national policy frameworks.
National Coordinator – Youth Engagement Initiative for NDC Implementation (NDC-Youth Project)
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated the national NDC-Youth initiative, enhancingyouth participation in climategovernance and policyimplementation.
- Led the mapping of 52 youth associations, capacity-building sessions, and climatepolicy trainings in partnership with the Ministries of Environment and Youth.
- Designed and implemented the “Eco Pitch Challenge”, selectingDjibouti'syouthambassador for COP29 and promotingyouthclimate leadership.
- Organized national dialogues and the post-COP29 forum gathering 60+ stakeholders to advanceyouth inclusion in NDC processes.
- Producedstrategic reports and communication materials that raised the visibility of Djibouti'syouth engagement on regionalplatforms.
National Coordinator – Green New Energy Agriculture Project in Djibouti – China Merchands.
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Drafted and submitted the full projectproposal to the China Merchants Charitable Foundation.
- Coordinated and supervisedimplementation: solar water pumps, cold storage, transport, and e-commerce solutions for agricultural cooperatives.
- Ledcapacity building for beneficiaries, focusing on youth and women's inclusion.
- Oversaw monitoring, evaluation, and knowledgesharing for projectreplication in otherregions.
Member, National Steering Committee –
UNDP Djibouti? Small Grants Programme of the Global Environment Facility
Djibouti
01.2024 - Actuel
- Provide technical expertise in adaptation, sustainable resource management, nature-based solutions (NBS), and ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA).
- Actively contribute to strategic planning, programme implementation, and project selection.
- Support committee members and project leaders in optimizing practices and promoting innovation.
- Ensure funded projects are relevant, environmentally impactful, and socially inclusive.
- Participate in results evaluation, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge sharing to strengthen financial inclusion and local development.
National Focal Point – GreeningMoonshot Initiative
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Led coordination efforts that earned UNDP Djibouti the “GreeningMoonshot Office Award 2024”, recognizing a 68% reduction in vehicle fuel emissions and a 44% reduction in total GHG emissions.
- Improvedfleet management throughenhanced coordination and deployment of the UN MobilityApp for real-time vehicle tracking.
- Promoted office-widebehavioral change and sustainable practices aligned with the Greening UNDP Strategy 2030.
Intern, Environment & Energy Unit
UNDP Djibouti
Djibouti
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in the development of project concept notes and results frameworks.
- Gained in-depthunderstanding of UNDP financial and reporting procedures.
Intern, Water Resources Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Sea, Djibouti
Djibouti
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Contributed to droughtresilience and climate adaptation projectsunder the regionalfund like Brefons.
Formation
Master of Science - Agronomy and Food Security
University of Abomey-Calavi
Benin 01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology Engineering
URGIB-AFRICA
Benin 01.2014 - 01.2017
Compétences
Implementation oversight & Quality assurance
Results-based management
Monitoring and evaluation
Environmental & Resilience programmes
Strategic planning
Project design
Partnership development & Resource mobilization
Environmental & Social Safeguard implementation
Nature-based Solutions & Ecosystem-based Adaptation
Risk management
Capacity building
Certificats
- Google Project Management Certificate, · 2025; PMI ATP accredited, >100h project management education)
- UNDP HACT Assessment, 2023
- GEF Results Framework Course, 2023
- AFD Campus: Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and M&E, 2023
- UNITAR Integrated Approach to Sustainable Development, 2023
- UNCC Learn – Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, 2024
- UNEP: Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience, 2024
- YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program (Candidate), 2023
- Titulaire de Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply 2 -UNDP - Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes, in progress
- Advancing Sustainable Development in Practice, in progress
Informations complémentaires
- Écologie
- Passion pour le [Sport]
- Bénévole pour une association local.
- Lecture
5. LANGUAGE SKILLS
French
Bilingue
English
Courant
Arabic
Opérationnel
6. REFERENCE PERSON
- Ali Mahamoud Del-Wais, Director of Administration and Finance, Djibouti Ministry of Agriculture
Email: alidelwais@yahoo.fr
- Shanti Karanjit, Head of Portfolio Environment, Energy and Climate Change Portfolio, United Nations Development Programme Sudan Country Office
Email: shanti.karanjit@undp.org
- Artan Said, Economist/Programme Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Email: artan.said@undp.org
Chronologie
Member, National Coalition – Great Green Wall (SUR
UNDP Djibouti, FAO, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and FAO
04.2025 - Actuel
National Coordinator – Green New Energy Agriculture Project in Djibouti – China Merchands.
UNDP Djibouti
07.2024 - 12.2024
National Coordinator – Youth Engagement Initiative for NDC Implementation (NDC-Youth Project)
UNDP Djibouti
07.2024 - 04.2025
National Coordinator – SCALA Programme (Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture)
UNDP Djibouti
05.2024 - 05.2025
Member, National Steering Committee –
UNDP Djibouti? Small Grants Programme of the Global Environment Facility
01.2024 - Actuel
National Focal Point – GreeningMoonshot Initiative
UNDP Djibouti
01.2023 - 12.2025
Programme Assistant, Environment & Climate Change Unit
UNDP Djibouti
11.2021 - 11.2025
Intern, Environment & Energy Unit
UNDP Djibouti
08.2021 - 11.2021
Intern, Water Resources Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Sea, Djibouti
06.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Agronomy and Food Security
University of Abomey-Calavi
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology Engineering
URGIB-AFRICA
01.2014 - 01.2017