Ahmed Yusuf is a Project Manager working on our Ethiopia Programme, with a focus on providing support and accompaniment to the Political Parties Dialogue Forum as part of the political transition process in the Somali Region. Ahmed has over 10 years of experience working with local NGOs/INGOs in practical fieldwork with a focus on the areas of facilitating peacebuilding consultative meetings and leadership engagement. He has wide experience in field research, conflict dynamic analysis, conflict mapping and negotiation skills and ethical leadership as well as extensive knowledge and experience in project cycle management and Monitoring & Evaluation. Ahmed previously worked for the research company Samuel Hall in Somalia and has a Masters degree in Environmental studies and community development from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya.