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Leadership and Governance

RIO Center operates under the overall leadership, governance, and institutional framework of Jobkey University Somalia.

RIO Center operates under the overall leadership, governance, and institutional framework of Jobkey University Somalia.

Management structure

  1. Jobkey University Governing Leadership
  2. RIO Center Advisory Board
  3. Director of RIO Center
  4. Heads of Department
  5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
  6. Communications and Knowledge Management Officer
  7. Finance and Administration Officer
  8. Research Assistants, Trainers, Consultants, and Volunteers

RIO Advisory Board

The Advisory Board brings together senior academics, government representatives, business leaders, research experts, innovation specialists, development professionals, community leaders, technology experts, youth representatives, and Somali diaspora experts. It provides strategic advice, supports institutional relationship development, assists with resource mobilization, reviews plans and major programs, and strengthens quality and accountability.

Our people

Leadership

  • Eng. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud

    Director, Research, Innovation & Outreach Center

    Eng. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud provides strategic leadership and direction for RIO Center, implementing the Center's strategic plan, planning and supervising programs, developing partnerships, expanding consultancy services, and overseeing research and innovation. He represents RIO Center and maintains coordination between Jobkey University and external stakeholders.

    • Strategic leadership
    • Research management
    • Partnership development
    • Institutional development

Our people

Department Heads

  • Head of Research and Publications

    Head of Research and Publications

    Leads the institutional research agenda, the RIO Research Clinic, and the Center's publication pipeline.

    • Research methodology
    • Academic publishing
    • Data analysis

  • Head of Innovation and Technology

    Head of Innovation and Technology

    Leads innovation bootcamps, hackathons, digital innovation laboratories, and AI capability building.

    • Design thinking
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Prototyping

  • Head of Training and Capacity Development

    Head of Training and Capacity Development

    Designs and delivers RIO Center's professional training portfolio and customised institutional programs.

    • Curriculum design
    • Facilitation
    • Training of trainers

  • Head of Entrepreneurship and Startups

    Head of Entrepreneurship and Startups

    Supports entrepreneurs from idea validation through incubation, pitching, and investment readiness.

    • Business modelling
    • Startup incubation
    • Investment readiness

  • Head of Consultancy Services

    Head of Consultancy Services

    Manages consultancy assignments for government ministries, public institutions, and development partners.

    • Strategic planning
    • Policy development
    • Institutional assessment

  • Head of Community Outreach

    Head of Community Outreach

    Connects RIO Center with schools, universities, communities, and vulnerable populations.

    • Community engagement
    • Youth development
    • Campaign design

  • Head of Partnerships and Institutional Development

    Head of Partnerships and Institutional Development

    Builds and maintains partnerships with national and international institutions.

    • Partnership development
    • Resource mobilization

Our people

Staff

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

    Tracks performance indicators, evaluates programs, and reports on institutional impact.

    • M&E frameworks
    • Impact assessment

  • Communications and Knowledge Management Officer

    Communications and Knowledge Management Officer

    Manages the website, social media, publications, and institutional branding.

    • Communications
    • Knowledge management
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