Salahuddin Abukar
London
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in project planning and Executive support, notably at the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. Expert in documentation management and public speaking, successfully managed projects valued at £60M, demonstrating exceptional team collaboration and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Support Officer
Ministry of Housing Communities and LocalGoverment
01.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality executive support to the Leveling Up Fund (LUF) delivery team by maintaining the LUF Delivery Team's document library, ensuring its contents were up-to-date, managing the LUF Hub inbox, and promptly responding to queries or obtaining information from colleagues when necessary.
- Took the lead on specific tasks to facilitate the effective delivery of LUF projects, including supporting the internal finance team, ensuring prompt payments to grant recipients (Managing a Quality Service), providing detailed assistance on Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone Monitoring Returns to guarantee timely payments, and maintaining up-to-date project trackers, logs, and files in accordance with correct protocols.
- Reviewed project materials and deliverables to ensure adherence to established civil servant project methodologies and procedures.
- Conducted data gathering and research to support sourcing and cross-functional projects.
- I have been supporting the delivery of LUF projects across the UK and I currently manage the performance monitoring for a portfolio of projects across Wales and South East England, valued at £60,000,000.
- Provided support for internal business processes related to groups, such as the Project Internal Case Review Team.
Workshop Director
TeamUPside
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated workshops at various schools across London, providing academic, social, and career advice to 16–18-year-olds.
- Delivered presentations to over 1,000 students, covering topics such as mental health and exam preparation.
- Analyzed trends and data to support decision-making and program development.
- Established partnerships with high schools and sixth forms to attract new students.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in program initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - International Development
SOAS University of London
London06-2026
Bachelor of Science - International Politics
City, University of London
London06-2024
Skills
- Project planning
- Cross-functional coordination
- Document control
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder relations
- Relationship building
- Risk and issues Management
- Monitoring and quality assessment
- Conflict and security analysis
- Public presenting/ speaking
Languages
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2
Somali
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Support Officer
Ministry of Housing Communities and LocalGoverment
01.2024 - Current
Workshop Director
TeamUPside
09.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Science - International Development
SOAS University of London
Bachelor of Science - International Politics
City, University of London
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