Abikarin Siyat Ali
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven individual passionate about advocating for sustainable development and being a voice for vulnerable and marginalized individuals. With strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, I am dedicated to fostering equity, integrity, and professionalism in all endeavours. My commitment lies in creating impact solutions that promote inclusivity and uplift under-served communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
International Rescue Committee
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated weekly networking sessions for 160 urban refugees and host community members under the REBUILD Program.
- Managed over 40 client inquiries weekly, maintaining a 4.5/5 satisfaction rating.
- Conducted data collection and client registration using ComCare.
- Delivered actionable insights to enhance program outcomes.
Community Facilitator
Refugee Consortium of Kenya
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Raised community awareness on legal rights and access to justice.
- Led outreach efforts for legal aid clinics, increasing community participation by 30%.
- Provided interpretation and Translation services during awareness campaigns and office consultation to bridge language barriers between clients and legal officers.
- Collected data, prepared reports and provided insights on community challenges to inform program intervention.
- Conducted case identification, documentation, and referrals for vulnerable individuals to appropriate service Providers.
- Facilitated dialogues addressing gender-based violence and supported vulnerable groups.
Community Mobilizer
Windle International Kenya
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported mobilization for the Kenya Equity in Education Projects (KEEP).
- Conducted home and school visits to promote girl-child education.
- Collected and verified data for targeted schools.
Community Health Worker
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Mobilized communities to access healthcare services.
- Conducted health education campaigns and delivered basic healthcare services.
- Promoted hygiene, sanitation, and maternal-child health initiatives.
Auxiliary Nurse
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided essential nursing care, including wound dressing, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Assisted in triage, Patient assessment, and emergency response to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on basic healthcare practices, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Supported doctors and senior nurses in managing outpatient and in patient care services.
- Maintained accurate patient records and contributed to reporting for improved healthcare services delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology , Conflict & Peace Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya09-2025
High School Diploma -
Ibnu Abass High School
Dadaab, Kenya12-2020
Skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong commitment and self-drive
- Strong interpersonal skills
Languages
English- Adanced Proficiency
Swahili- Advanced Proficiency
Somali - Native speaker
Arabic- Beginner level
Hobbies and Interests
Business creativity and Investment., Community Mobilizations, Researching, Socialization, Teamwork, Driving, Travelling, Listening to Quranic verses
Training
- Private Sector Engagement, KAYA
- Safeguarding Essentials
- IRC Client responsiveness and Accountability to affected Populations(Training), International Rescue Committee
- Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA)(Training), International Rescue Committee
- Community Mobilization and Engagement(Training), Refugee Consortium of Kenya(RCK)
- Capacity Building and Leadership(Training), Windle International Kenya
Timeline
Consultant
International Rescue Committee
06.2024 - 03.2025
Community Facilitator
Refugee Consortium of Kenya
10.2023 - 04.2024
Community Mobilizer
Windle International Kenya
02.2023 - 07.2023
Community Health Worker
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Auxiliary Nurse
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
10.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology , Conflict & Peace Studies
University of Nairobi
High School Diploma -
Ibnu Abass High School
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