I am Siyad Maalim, an Information Management Officer with extensive experience supporting humanitarian operations. I specialize in turning complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, data governance, and cross-cluster coordination. I have designed and delivered training to partners, improved data quality, and supported evidence-based decision-making that increases reporting efficiency and frontline impact.

Siyad Maalim

I am Siyad Maalim, an Information Management Officer with extensive experience supporting humanitarian operations. I specialize in turning complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, data governance, and cross-cluster coordination. I have designed and delivered training to partners, improved data quality, and supported evidence-based decision-making that increases reporting efficiency and frontline impact.

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I am Siyad Maalim, an Information Management Officer with extensive experience supporting humanitarian operations. I specialize in turning complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, data governance, and cross-cluster coordination.

I have designed and delivered training to partners, improved data quality, and supported evidence-based decision-making that increases reporting efficiency and frontline impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Somali
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Information Management Officer at United Nations - OCHA (Mogadishu, Somalia)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Led the 2026 humanitarian programme cycle information management process, coordinating development of cluster logframes, strategic objectives, cluster outcomes, SMART indicators, and alignment with global HPC indicator standards, ensuring coherence with the HNO, HRP, and inter-cluster priorities. Consolidated, cleaned, analyzed, and visualized humanitarian datasets (CVA, 3W, needs severity scores, population datasets, and operational presence) to strengthen evidence-based planning and resource allocation. Oversaw data governance, metadata standards, and secure workflows, enhancing interoperability with partner information systems.
Humanitarian Affairs Officer at United Nations - OCHA (Dollow, Somalia)
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Coordinated field-level monitoring, data collection, and situation analysis to inform humanitarian prioritization and response planning in hard-to-reach locations. Synthesized multi-sector assessment findings into analytical briefs and situation reports; established structured reporting mechanisms and improved data reliability, completeness, and timeliness; enhanced information flows among partners.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Analyst at Rafiki wa Maendeleo (Nairobi, Kenya)
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Designed and operationalized M&E frameworks aligned with RBM; indicator development, data flow mapping, and reporting templates across multi-sector programs. Produced analytical reports and dashboards to improve program performance tracking and decision-making; built partner capacity on data quality and gender-sensitive indicators.
Business Data Analyst at Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (Surrey, Canada)
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Managed end-to-end data analysis workflows, developed automated dashboards in Power BI and R, and implemented QA frameworks. Improved reporting efficiency and reduced errors by ~30%.
Program Manager, Scholars Program Partners at World University Services of Canada (WUSC) (Nairobi, Kenya)
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Oversaw monitoring of student performance and program outcomes across 17+ partner universities; conducted data analysis on scholarships, funding utilization, and student progression to inform program planning and reporting.
Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Programs at Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (Surrey, Canada)
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Managed strategic partnerships and program budgets totaling $4.1 million CAD; developed a comprehensive entrepreneurship database; led data-driven reporting and program evaluations to ensure transparency and accountability in service delivery.
Assistant Manager, Entrepreneurship Programs at Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (Surrey, Canada)
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Supported program development and partner engagement; contributed to data collection systems and training materials to standardize program operations.
Case Manager, Career Services at Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (Surrey, Canada)
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Conducted vulnerability and needs assessments; led structured data collection and reporting to inform individualized support plans and referral pathways.
Case Manager, Refugees & Specialized Programs at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (Surrey, Canada)
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Coordinated multi-stakeholder service planning; delivered information sessions; enhanced data collection and reporting processes for program records.
Research Analyst at University of British Columbia (Kenya & Canada)
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Conducted mixed-methods field research, survey design, and data analysis to assess educational outcomes for refugee communities; developed monitoring tools and dashboards for project indicators.
Student Refugee Program Coordinator at World University Service of Canada (WUSC) (Vancouver, Canada)
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Coordinated cross-cultural sensitivity trainings for student volunteers; supported refugee student programs and contributed to reporting.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at CARE International – Kenya (Dadaab, Kenya)
January 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008
Supported data collection, verification, and reporting for refugee-focused health, protection, and education programs; maintained M&E databases and field monitoring.

Education

Master of Science in Data Science at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Professional Certificate, Data Analytics at Google and Coursera
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Certificate in Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Statistics at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
MEAL – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services