Hussein Mohamed

Strategic Communications and Media Specialist with over 12 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and development communications across East Africa. Proven track record designing and implementing communication strategies, producing multimedia storytelling, and managing media engagement for international organizations, governments, and policy institutions. Currently serving as Communications Consultant with the World Bank, leading communication initiatives that highlight development impact across sectors including education, climate resilience, and economic empowerment in Somalia.

Previous experience includes strategic communications roles with the United Nations Population Fund—UNFPA, as well as journalism positions with the BBC World Service. Experienced in communicating complex development and humanitarian issues in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and amplifying community voices through impactful storytelling.

Communications Consultant - World Bank - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-12)

Lead communications and storytelling initiatives supporting development programs in Somalia.

• Designed and implemented a strategic communications plan supporting multiple World Bank-funded projects across Somalia.
• Produced feature stories, multimedia content, and social media campaigns highlighting development impact in education, infrastructure, climate resilience, and gender inclusion.
• Drafted press releases, internal briefs, and communication materials for project milestones and donor engagement.
• Established a cloud-based photo library to strengthen institutional knowledge management and digital asset access.
• Coordinated communications with government ministries, development partners, civil society organizations, and project implementation units.

Principal Advisor - Ministry of Youth and Sports, Federal Government of Somalia

(2022-08 - 2024-05)

Provided strategic advice on youth development policy and communication.

• Developed communication strategies promoting youth empowerment and social inclusion programs.
• Strengthened partnerships with international organizations and development partners.
• Produced policy briefs and reports supporting government initiatives.

Strategic Communications Consultant - UNFPA Somalia

(2023-11 - 2024-06)

Supported maternal health communication initiatives.

• Developed targeted communication campaigns raising awareness on maternal health services.
• Produced multimedia communication products including videos, outreach materials, and digital content.
• Strengthened coordination with government and civil society partners.

Communications Specialist - Heritage Institute for Policy Studies - Mogadishu, Somalia

(2020-07 - 2023-10)

Led communications and media engagement for a leading Somali policy research institution.

• Implemented institutional communication strategy supporting research dissemination.
• Produced podcasts, policy publications, and digital communication products.
• Coordinated media coverage for the Annual Forum for Ideas, a regional policy conference.

Multimedia Broadcast Journalist, Digital Lead - BBC World Service, Somali Service - Nairobi, Kenya

(2012-08 - 2019-12)

• Led digital storytelling across web, video, and social media platforms.
• Produced multimedia stories covering governance, humanitarian crises, and development issues.
• Used digital analytics and SEO strategies to expand audience reach.
• Produced stories covering governance, security, and development across the region.

MA - International Relations: Security & Development - Plymouth University (2026)

BA - International Relations - Makerere University (2015)

Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluations - Makerere University (2012)

Diploma - Mass Communication - Nairobi Aviation College (2010)