Mohamed Abdullahi

Mohamed Abdullahi is an experienced political affairs professional currently serving as a Political Affairs Officer at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) since March 2019. Prior to this role, Mohamed held the position of Senior Contract Lawyer at the Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, where a legal framework for the downstream section of the oil and gas sector was developed and adopted by the Council of Ministries. Mohamed also provided crucial advisory support on laws related to terrorism and organized crime as a Senior Advisor to the Attorney General of Somalia. Early career experiences include roles with NATO and the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, where responsibilities encompassed governance reform and oversight of the Deputy Prime Minister’s office. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University for Peace, a Doctor of Law from Bond University, and several degrees in International Relations and Political Science from Brock University.