UK Muslims warned of militant al-Shabab threat

UK Muslims warned of militant al-Shabab threat



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British Muslims who speak out against extremism are being warned that they could be targeted by members of the Somali militant group al-Shabab.

British Muslim commentator Mohammed Ansar said he was currently under police protection because of what he was told was a "credible threat".

It comes after al-Shabab militants posted a video online which named Muslims who have criticised jihadists.

Scotland Yard said it was investigating the video.

'Police visit'

The hour-long film, narrated by an unidentified man with a British accent, praises acts of Islamist terrorism.

Mr Ansar said he was visited by police and given protection earlier this week.

The imam and broadcaster Ajmal Masroor said he had also had a late night visit from two detectives after he was named in the film.

He said police warned him they had credible evidence of a potential threat against him.

But Mr Masroor told the BBC he would not be silenced and would continue to speak out against terrorism and extremism.

Muslim commentator Mohammed Shafiq tweeted: "I was also visited by the police and told of threats made against me."

Kenya attack

Mr Shafiq, from Rochdale, added that the threats had been confirmed by counter-terrorism police and he had been given extra protection.

The executive of the Ramadhan Foundation thanked his followers on Twitter for their support, saying: "Thank you for all the concern, love and support I've received after al-Shabab threats against me. I will never give in to terrorism."

Scotland Yard confirmed it had spoken to a number of individuals and said it was currently assessing the contents of the video.

At least 67 people died when suspected al-Shabab militants stormed Kenya's Westgate shopping centre on 21 September.

Al-Shabab is fighting to create an Islamic state in Somalia and is banned as a terrorist group by both the US and the UK.

The Islamist group, which is believed to have between 7,000 and 9,000 fighters, controls large parts of Somalia.

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Commercialisation of education has turned it from the Universities in Somaliland into a Business By Mukhtar Mohamed Abby

Commercialisation of education has turned it from the Universities in Somaliland into a Business By Mukhtar Mohamed Abby

The educational institutions specifically the universities are staunchly mushrooming in recent years throughout Somaliland

Executive Summary and Recommendations 
The main purpose I have penned this article pertaining to the Universities in Somaliland is that I have been moved by in the wake of seeing hundreds of university graduates churned out day in day out by the multitude universities in the country, which their quality is highly questionable at the best, and that they are understandably established nothing short of commercial purpose. The bogus universities are capitalising on the desperate need for universities by the students shown enthusiasm about pursuing their higher education with these universities. The universities are seemingly untrammelled by the rules and the regulations of the government, and that there is inability on the part of incumbent dispensation to streamline and regulate the upsurge of the universities euphemism for commercial entities. 
The educational institutions specifically the universities are staunchly mushrooming in recent years throughout Somaliland. In the capital city of Somaliland, Hargeisa, alone there are large number of private universities chiefly run by the citizens of the country; the authorities of these universities are hell bent on how to commercialise the higher education system in the country by making capital out of the blissful ignorance coupled with the wants for universities, and colleges by the country's freshly Secondary school graduates, who diametrically keen on pursuing their higher studies with these bogus universities. The newly Secondary school graduates have no option, but to join one of these phony universities established for commercial purpose; the students are kept in a blissful ignorance by the authorities of the universities, whilst the quality education of the universities is highly questionable at the best . 
The increasing of the private universities in Somaliland reminds me of the gone days I had been an English teacher in Hargeisa, whereby private English institutions were instituted in every nook and cranny in the country in haphazard manner. By that time the government institutions have not been fully fledged, and there was markedly inability on the part of the respective government agency to check the quality education, and the rise of the English private schools as the government of the gone days has been busy with nation - building . 
The erstwhile dispensation of late President Egal had been obsessed with nation-building, and the other key infrastructures of his government, which were nonexistent. It was the responsibility of the successive administrations led by President Riyale and President Siilaanyo to come up with strategy to streamline the rise of the universities. 
Universities are for namesake 
Needless to say, university is the highest educational institution that provides the highest studies in any country on the face of earth as per this operational definition, the universities in the country have failed to fall under this benchmark or yardstick as they do not have defined syllabi, reference textbooks, libraries; students are not given seminars, presentations or assignments by their lecturers. There is also a dearth of seasoned teaching staff, who can professionally handle their 
respective papers assigned to them. Similarly, they do not have a board of examinations, or examiners, who designs the exams of the various departments of the university to take place in a synchronised fashion. As of now, each and every lecturer of the universities in the country corrects his exams for his respective paper – and there is likelihood that this could trigger a trust deficit between the students and the lecturer of the University for correcting his paper in haphazard manner. 
It is worth noting that the universities in Somaliland do not professionally maintain students' academic records, which would help the administration of the universities to easily keep track of the students' academic performances. Moreover, the educational backgrounds of the students enrolled in the universities are not traced or verified prior to their enrolment, but they are simply admitted to the course for which they show enthusiasm about it. Also, there is no continuity of the teaching staff at the universities each semester one lecturer leaves, whilst new one comes to handle the former's paper, and this brings about confusion to the students. 
Absence of Government rules and regulations towards curbing of the mushrooming Universities 
The current dispensation led by President Ahmed Siilaanyo of Somaliland, and its previous administration of President Riyale – have turned blind eye to check and improve the quality education of the mushrooming private universities being set up in a haphazard fashion by money minded people, whose sole purpose is nothing but to commercialise the higher education of the country by capitalising on the desperate need for universities by the public. 
Going by his political manifesto, while he has been in the opposition, President Siilaanyo in the recent past formed a Commission dedicated for higher education in the country headed by one of his cabinet ministers, who himself busy with the activities of his portfolio. The Commission for higher education is either ignorant about their job description in toto or they have wilfully overlooked of curbing the bogus universities increasingly mushrooming in the country. 
The so called Commission for higher education established by President Siilanyo of Somaliland had made no effort of any sorts to end the commercialisation of education which has turned it from the universities into a business ever since its inception. The principal aim for which this Commission has been set up is not yet known to the public at the large, and the people of Somaliland are still wondering the chief objective behind its formation. The increasing of the universities and the paucity of rules and regulations on the part of the current dispensation towards the universities to streamline clearly indicates that Siilaanyo administration is not bothering about the progress of the entire education system of the country. President Siilanyo appointed umpteen commissions ever since he came to power none of these commissions are not effectively functioning as is expected but remained on paper. 



The education Ministry is unfazed by the upsurge of the Universities. 
The education ministry is one the chief government agencies, which is said to be in charge of the educational institutions of the country, be the privately owned institutes, and that of the public. However, the right thinking citizens contend that the education ministry is seemingly unfazed by theupsurge of the phoney universities and that it dropped off the radar how to regulate the universities euphemism for commercial entities. 
The relations between the ministry and that of the universities is diametrically low key as this markedly indicates the education ministry of Somaliland is beyond its ability to monitor and oversee the surge of the universities in the country. And its presence is only felt while there are graduation bashes at the universities. 
In conclusion, if the incumbent dispensation of President Siilaanyo does not step in to restricting the growing universities in Somaliland meant for commercialisation of education in which their quality is highly questionable at the best – the entire country will be awashed with bogus universities, which will be untrammelled by the rules and the regulations of the ministry of education of Somaliland. 

Recommendations 
To the Government 
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to quality education of the entire universities in the country, and at the same time keep track of their upsurge. 
• Introduce legislation regulating the privately owned universities, and also make sure that the universities in the country fully comply with the legislation. 
• Provide teaching training to all teaching staff of the various universities prevailing in the country. 
• Initiate an independent review of the syllabi of the universities. 
• Introduce legislation spelling out criteria for how to become assistant professor, associate professor and professorship. 
• Establish a commission that assess the quality of the universities by giving them grades corresponding to their level. 
• Effectively operationalise the Commission for higher education appointed by the current dispensation in order to perform duties and responsibilities assigned to them. 
• Verify documents of the new candidates being enrolled in the universities at the time of the admission. 
To the Universities 
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to the quality of their teaching staff. 
• Establish board of examination that sets the exams of the university departments and at the same time corrects the exams. 
• Conduct the examinations of the various faculties of the university in a synchronised fashion. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the students' overall attendance shall be 75 %. 
• Commercialisation of education shall not be the priority of the university. 
• Ensure that every student wears his/her university ID card, while inside the campus. 
• Seminars, workshops, and group discussions shall be encouraged by the university teaching staff. 
• Comply with the rules and the regulations of the ministry of education. 
• Sports and games shall be encouraged and be part and parcel of the syllabus of the university. 
• Library equipped with valuable books shall be made available at the university. Reading room and reference room shall be used at any time during the working hours; and the corridor steps and the area around it shall be a silent zone. 
• Separate toilet facilities shall be allocated for lady students plus prayer room. 
• Record of attendance of the teaching staff shall be maintained. 
• Dress code of the students shall be in conformity to that of our Islamic religion and student who wears indecent dress shall be warned. 
• Academic records of the students shall be maintained and each student's records shall be kept separately. 
• Old question papers of the successive term end exams shall be kept in the library and the students be intimated to refer them for the incoming exams. 


To the Students of the Universities 

• Observe punctuality and they shall avoid absenteeism and lateness. 
• Comply with the rules and the regulations of the university. 
• Behave like students and show respect to the teachers regardless his or her age or qualifications. 
• Wear the identify card on their person while on campus. The ID card shall be shown to any member of the staff or university officials when asked for, especially when dealing with the office and library. 
• Study silently in the classroom or go to the library if the concerned teacher is on leave. 
• Avoid sitting on the steps of any building at any time of the day. 
• Be very careful of smoking on the campus, and bringing Khat (Catha edulis) or any other eatables to the university campus. 
• Be heedful of using mobiles while class is going on keep mobile in silent mode during class hours. 
• Seek permission from the teacher taking the class to enter into the class if class is commenced before your arrival. 
• Be mindful to behave indecently while class is going on. 
• Attempt not to settle scores with your companions, faculty Deans, teaching staff or Pro- chancellor or the Chancellor. 
• Instigation of indiscipline by violence, groupism, class clashes etc by your words, slogans and behaviour shall be avoided. 
• Favouritism or especial treatment from the teachers shall be eschewed at any cost. 
Mukhtar Mohamed Abby– 
India, Karnataka State 
mukhtarabby@gmail.com

UN jobs forum hears call to unlock potential of young people

UN jobs forum hears call to unlock potential of young people


Rampant unemployment in Somaliland has prompted thousands of young people to leave the territory every month. Photo: IRIN/Mohamed Amin Jibril27 February 2012 –
Governments, corporations and policy-makers must do more to realize the potential of young people worldwide, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today, calling for action to overcome the structures and problems that are keeping youth unemployment rates high around the worldwide.

In an address in New York to a partnership event organized by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ms. Migiro said the lack of decent jobs for young people had become a “key source of social and political upheaval” around the world recently.

“From Brooklyn to Cairo, Barcelona to Belfast, Tunis to Tripoli, too many young people are jobless and disaffected,” she said. “Some are poor, some are school drop-outs, some are highly educated but with no immediate prospects.

“But as we have seen all over the world, they are demanding their rights and a greater voice in economic and political life. I urge all of us to come together as never before to support a new social contract of job-rich economic growth. Here at the United Nations, we believe that we should start with young people.”

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has made the empowerment of youth one of his priorities for his second term in office. He is expected to soon appoint a UN special representative on youth issues who will be tasked with leading a UN youth volunteers’ programme and implementing a youth agenda.

Today’s partnership event, which brought together representatives of government, civil society and the business community is a preparatory exercise for the 2012 ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review (AMR) to be held in early July.

In their remarks, delegates focused on more and better jobs for young people worldwide. The event included not only debates about youth employment challenges, but practical discussions on how collaboration among governments, social partners, the private sector and young people themselves can be maximized to increase employment. Young entrepreneurs also offered their views on what is required to create new and high-growth businesses that will employ young people.

Ms. Migiro warned that the diagnosis is grim, with research showing that youth joblessness leaves behind a “wage scar” that persists into middle age and serves as a predictor of future unemployment.

“Yet there are reasons for hope. Green jobs, new technologies and entrepreneurship all provide reasons for hope. Our challenge is to realize this potential. It is time for policy-makers to become more focused on the structures that perpetuate unemployment.

“Governments must open up labour markets that lock out younger workers. They should also strengthen human capital, in particular through education. Yet rigid labour markets are only part of the problem, and education only part of the solution. We must also redesign our monetary and fiscal policies to promote youth unemployment. Above all, getting young people into work demands economic growth.”

ECOSOC President Miloš Koterec told the event that there is a jobs crisis worldwide, including in affluent countries such as member States of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

He said today’s event was a unique gathering of countries, private businesses, foundations, employer organizations, labour unions, young entrepreneurs and youth advocates with the aim of devising new ways to tackle youth unemployment.

Mr. Koterec said proposals from the partnership event will serve as an input to the AMR.

For his part, Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, stressed that partnerships remain the way forward for dealing with complex challenges such as youth unemployment and for producing innovative ideas or solutions to long-standing problems.
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WARSAXAAFADEED Hay'adda Samo-Falka ee Tog-Wajaale Foundation

WARSAXAAFADEED

Hay'adda Samo-Falka ee Tog-Wajaale Foundation 

Ku: Wasiirka Macdanta & Biyaha Somaliland

Cc: Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland

Taariikh:18 February 2012

Qoraal #:TWF-118022012

Ujeeddo: Biyo la'aanta baahsan ee ka jirta xarunta Ganacsiga Somaliland ee magaalada Tog-wajaale

Marka hore waxaan Wasiirka Wasaarada Macdanta iyo Biyaha ee Somaliland,mudane, Eng. Xuseen Cabdi Ducaale, aan u soo gudbinayanaa salaan qadarin & sharafba mudan,waxaanan kuugu hambalyeyneynaa dadaalka aad ugu jirto sidii aad wax uga qaban lahayd biyo la'aanta ka jirta degaano badan oo dalkeenna ka mid ah.

Bishii December 6,2011 , waxaad mudane Wasiir shir saxaafadeed ku shaacisay, in Midawga Yurub ay $31 Malyan oo Dollar ku bixinayso biyo balaadhinta afar magaallo oo ay ku jirto magaalada Ganacsiga Somaliland ee Tog-wajaale, una qoondeeysay lacag dhan $2 Malyan oo Dollar .

Magaalada Tog-wajaale,oo maalinba maalinta ka danbeysaa ay si xawliya u kordhayso shacabka ku nool iyo baayac mushrarkuba,kuna taalla xuduuda Somaliland iyo Dalka Ethiopiya,waxay baahi aad u ballaadhani ka haysataa dhinaca biyaha.

Mudane Wasiir,waxay Hay'adda Samo-Falka ee Tog-wajaale Foundation, kaa codsanaysaa inaad war bixin naga siiso halka mashruuca biyaha ee Tog-wajaale marayo & waqtiga aad u qorsheysay.

Hay'adda Samo-Falka ee Tog-Wajaale Foundation

Guddoomiye,Eng.Maxamed Cali Muse

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Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland waxa uu Xeer Madaxweyne ku magacaabay Madaxa Xafiiska Xidhiidhiyaha Jaaliyadaha Somaliland.

Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland, Mudane, Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) waxa uu Xeer Madaxweyne oo Numberkiisu yahay 0199/022012 ku magacaabay Madaxa Xafiiska Xidhiidhiyaha Jaaliyadaha Somaliland.



18/02/2012

War-saxaafadeed
Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland, Mudane, Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) waxa uu Xeer Madaxweyne oo Numberkiisu yahay 0199/022012 ku magacaabay Madaxa Xafiiska Xidhiidhiyaha Jaaliyadaha Somaliland.
Madaxweynuhu:-
Markuu Arkay: Qodobka 90aad faqradiisa (3)aad, ee xarafka (kh) ee Distoorka Qaranka,

Markuu Tixgeliyey: Ahmiyadda Jaaliyadaha Somaliland u leeyihiin Dhismaha Qaranka,

Markuu Arkay: In baahi loo qabo buuxinta jagadda Madaxa Xafiiska Xidhiidhiyaha Jaaliyaddaha Somaliland.

Markuu Ka Fiirsaday: Kartidiisa, aqoontiisa iyo hufnaantiisa shaqo,

Markuu ku qancay: in uu hanan karo xilkan loo magacaabay.

Wuxuu go’aansaday

In Mudane, Maxamuud Cabdiraxmaan Cali, laga bilaabo taariikhda maanta 18.02.2012 uu ahaado Madaxa Xafiiska Xidhiidhiyaha Jaaliyadaha ee Somaliland. Xaafiiskaas oo hoos imanaaya maamulka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibedda.

ALLAA MAHAD LEH

XAFIISKA AF-HAYEENKA MADAXTOOYADA JSL.



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Ujeedo Magacaabis Xilal Bulsho Tv

Ujeedo Magacaabis Xilal Bulsho Tv
Togaherer

Bulsho Tv

Tel: 00252-2-4428180/ 00252-2-4427966/Somtel:-9724242/9724244

E-mail:- btvnews2012@hotmail.com.alikayse@hotmail.comqaasin05@hotmail.com

Ref: M12/BTV/2012

Taar:- 01-31-2012

Ku:- Maxamed Xaaji Cabdilaahi Jaamac  Uganda/Kampala

Ku:- Siciid Dhoore                                     Somalia/Muqdisho

Ku:- Saalim Cabdiraxmaan Maxamuud    Uganda/Kampala

Og:- Eng Cali Faarax Xarbi                                Somaliland/Hargeysa

Ujeedo Magacaabis Xilal Cusub

   Maanta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 31 Bisha January sanadka 2012-ka, wuxuu maamulka bulsho tv xilal cusub u magacaabay masuuliiyinta kor ku xusan.

1. Maxamed Xaaji Cabdilaahi Jaamac

Kadib markii aan xaqiiqsaday aqoonta, hufnaanta  iyo kartida Mr. Maxamed Xaaji Cabdilaahi Jaamac, waxaan go’aansaday in uu ahaado wakiilka Bulsho Tv, qaybtiisa Uganda, gaar ahaana Kampala.

2. Saalim Cabdiraxmaan Maxamuud

Sidoo kale markii aan ka baaran degnay aqoonta, hufnaanta  iyo kartida Mr. Saalim Cabdiraxmaan Maxamuud, waxaan go’aan saday in uu ahaado war fidiyeen ka tirsan bulsho Tv, khaasatan qaybta Uganda, siiba Kampala.

3. Siciid Dhoore

Ugu danbayn markii aan xaqiiqsaday aqoonta, xrifada iyo firfir-coonida kartida Mr Siciid Dhoore, waxaan go’aan saday in uu ahaado Wakiilka Bulsho Tv qaybtiisa Soomaliya, gaar ahaana magaalada Muqdisho bulsho Tv.

Ibraahimm Abdirahman Qaasim

Agaasimaha Guud Ee Bulsho Tv

Hargeisa/Somaliland

qaasin05@hotmail.com

qaasim@bulshotv.net

qaasin05@gmail.com

Tel:- 00252-2-4427966

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Tol Leadership Council Press Release

Tol Leadership Council Press Release

CLARIFICATION BULLETIN

Minneapolis, MN. January, 12, 2012

aving received concerns from various sources, both in and outside the Gadabursi TOL, the Tol Leadership Council (TLC) is issuing this clarification bulletin.

Over the past few months, members of the general TOL and others have expressed confusion about the distinction between the TLC as an organization and other entities such as Hiilqaran political party or any declarations for an Awdal State.

The TLC has NO affiliation whatsoever with either Hiilqaran or claims for an Awdal State.

The TLC is strictly a civic organization; it is not a political party or an opposition group. It draws voluntary membership from the Tol Diaspora community around the world; it applies no litmus test to its members other than to share in its vision and mission, and as such, respects the individual opinions and political affiliations of its members outside of the organization. As such, TLC members could be constituent elements of other organizations, political or civic, through the exercise of their rightful individual choices and decisions outside of the TLC.

We feel it is important to dispel any doubts or misinformation about the TLC and its objectives. The TLC does not aim to work against any community or government; it recognizes and respects the authority and prerogatives of the current traditional and political leadership of the Gadabursi TOL; it acknowledges and respects the authority and prerogatives of the governments of the region, namely Somaliland, Djibouti and Ethiopia, of which the TOL is a major part and parcel; it aims to work collaboratively with current traditional and political leadership of the TOL without regard to party or any other affiliation.

One of our primary goals is to build on the strengths of existing traditional leadership; to build on achievements already made; to enhance, not undermine, the need for close cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and collective safeguarding of communal rights and responsibilities with intimate and neighboring communities and the authorities of Somaliland, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Djibouti of which the TOL is an integral part.

More than anything, the TLC fully supports the precious peace, stability, and measurable progress the Somaliland communities have collectively established and nurtured over the past two decades. It is that enabling concord, democratic and constitutional order that have allowed its citizens to rebuild communal institutions and sustainable livelihoods in their various locales.

For more information about the TLC mission, vision, and values, please visit this link at our official website: http://tolleadershipcouncil.org/?page_id=329

JOB: RESEARCH OFFICER

RESEARCH OFFICER

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in nearly 70 developing countries.  PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive and sustained changes in health behaviour. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please see our web site: www.psi.org.

PSI Somaliland conducts research; monitoring and evaluation activities to provide information needed to design and implement programs and evaluate their impact. This research includes quantitative studies such as retail audits and mapping of outlets, as well as qualitative studies including formative research, pre- and post-testing of communication materials and brand development.  PSI works with local research organizations to conduct much of this research, however, some studies are conducted in-house. Currently PSI/Somaliland is seeking a Research Officer to coordinate manage its research activities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Managing other members of the research team and demonstrating positive leadership for the Research Department

2. Using a client-centered approach to understand data users’ needs and provide them with necessary research inputs. Data users include PSI/Somaliland Country Representatives and heads of other departments.

3. Working with other PSI/Somaliland departments to increase the use of research for informed decision-making. Priority is given to construction of “dashboard” tables to inform audience segmentation, monitoring of populations, monitoring of services, and program evaluation

4. Creating and managing annual research portfolio, and adapting as necessary. Effective management will require the Research Department to work on multiple studies at the same time

5. Coordinating research activities between PSI/Somaliland, local research agencies, and/or consultants, and ensuring quality control over study design, field implementation and data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation

6. Executing short-term informal research projects for PSI/Somaliland.

7. Raising profile of PSI/Somaliland research internally and externally by ensuring study quality, performing advanced analyses, improving study designs, and providing departments with required and actionable inputs to improve programming

8. Coordinating with the Regional researcher for data analysis, regional research efforts and initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or other related field;

· Strong organizational and logistical skills. Ability to coordinate research agenda and document research outputs.

· Strong statistical background

· Experience with computer software for data entry and analysis, including EpiInfo and SPSS.  Competence in word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel). Experience with Access or other database management programs a plus.

· Experience with quantitative survey research including sampling, questionnaire design, recruitment of interviewers, interviewer training, pretesting and modification of questionnaires, fieldwork supervision, data entry, data cleaning and analysis, and report formatting and writing.

· Experience with qualitative research techniques including focus groups, in-depth interviews, and other ethnographic techniques—including discussion/interview guideline development, focus group moderating, interview techniques, analysis of qualitative data and write-up of results.

· Demonstrated management experience.

· Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with flexible working hours.

· Experience in marketing research or with private sector agencies a plus.

· Excellent writing and communication skills in both Somali and English; 

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail; proven ability to develop routines to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently and flexibly with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks; ability to follow assignments through to completion; commitment to deadlines; and demonstrated willingness and ability to work alone and on a team in a cooperative, problem solving capacity.

TO APPLY:  Please send a CV and covering letter outlining why your experience is suitable for this position tosomjobs@psi.org. No applications will be accepted in person or by phone.  Deadline for applications:  28^th January 2012.

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Wasiirka Arimaha Gudaha Oo Ka Hadlay Shirka Talleex

Wasiirka Arimaha Gudaha Oo Ka Hadlay Shirka Talleex Ee Lagaga Dhawaaqay Maamul Goboleedka, Sheegayna In Uu Maamulkaas Lagu Dhawaaqay Yahay Waxba Kama Jiraan

“Mar haddii uu maamul ka dhisan yahay dhawaaqaasi waa dhawaaq dhiilo oo nabadda uun wax u dhimaya" Wasiirka Arimaha Guduhu.

Hargeysa (GNS) Wakhti ay isku raaceen odeyaasha iyo madax dhaqameedyadda reer Sool in ay sameystaan maamul ka madax banaan Somaliland isla markaana isku afgarteen in deegaanka ay degaan beesha Reer Sool la gaadhsiiyo maamul ay khaas u lee yihiin ayaa waxa ka hadalay xukuumadda Somaliland, waxana ay Somaliland sheegtay in uu hadalkani yahay waxba kama jiraan. 

Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha Somaliland Md. Maxamed Nuur (Caraalle (Duur) oo arintan ka hadlay mar uu caawa u warmayay laanta afka soomaaliga ee BBC, da ayaa waxa uu sheegay in afka laga odhan karo maamul goboleed, balse aanay suura gal ahayn in uu ka hir gallo maamul Goboleed deegaanadda Sool, Sanaag iyo Cayn, waxana uu yidhi isaga oo ka hadlaya arintaasi “ Runtii dee wax maamul ah oo laga samayn karaa marka caqliga la eego dhawaaq waa laga odhan karaa oo in wax la yidhaahdaa waa wax fudud, laakiin fulintiisu waa wax adag wax laga samayn karaana ma jirto, sababtuna waxa weeye waayo goboladaasi la sheegayaa waa gobolo Maamul Somaliland la yidhaahdaa uu ka jiro oo uu ka talliyo.” 

Wasiir Duur waxa uu sheegay in ku dhawaaqidda Maamul Goboleedkanai ay tahay mid daandaansi ah oo wax u dhimaysa wadda degenaashaha iyo xasiloonidda deegaanadaas “Mar haddii uu maamul ka dhisan yahay dhawaaqaasi waa dhawaaq dhiilo oo nabadda uun wax u dhimaya, laakiin waxa weeye waa erey aan af dhaafayn oo aan ficil loo rogi Karin marnaba sidaan u arko.” Ayuu yidhi Wasiirka Arimaha Guduhu. 

Wasiirka arimaha Gudaha Somaliland Maxamed Nuur Caraalle Duur waxa uu tilmaamay in raga ku dhawaaqey maamul goboleedkani ay yihiin kuwo ka yimid dibadda isla markaana aan rajo ka rabin dadka deegaankaas, waxana uu carabka ku dhuftay in ay dib u noqonyaan dadka dega deegaanadaasina ay dhamaantood yihiin Somalilander, isla mrakaana ay doonayaan in ay doonayaan Xukuumadda Somlailand, waxana uu intaasi raaciyay inaanay raali ka ahayn maamul dhaafsiisan ka Somaliland, waxana ka mid ahaa hadalkiisii “Dadka waa la eegi doonaa oo dhawaaqyada dambe ee ka soo baxa waa la arki doonaayoo, laakiin waxa weeye bulshada afar qof iyo labaatan qof oo meel iskugu tagta iyo in qol qaadaa bulshada masiirkeeda ma matasho, ummaddu waxay ku tashato ee ay goosato lama diidi karo, laakiin intan imika dibada ka timid ee baritana dibada uun ku noqon doona ee ka yaaci doona Taleex ummadda ma matelaan. Inta ciida ku joogaysa ayaa xaq u leh inay masiirkooda ka tashato xaq u leh iyagaana nabadooda ka tashanaaya,”. 

Si kastba ha ahaatee hadalka wasiirka ayaa ku soo beegmaya xil shir beeleedka Talleex lagaga dhawaaqay maamul u gooni ah deeganaadda Sool, Koonfurta Sanaag iyo Cayn . 

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The Effect of Khat in SomaliLand

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جدة والرياض الحضور مجاني اكبر دورة في العالم العربي كمدخل للجودة الشاملة‎

الحضور مجاني  (للرجال والسيدات)

 مركز الفلق العلمي للتدريب بجدة

يقدم اكبر المفاجآت في الجودة الشاملة في الوطن العربي

دورة الجودة طريقك للتميز

معتمدة من المؤسسة العامة للتدريب التقني والمهني

عناصر الدورة :

* استعراض الخلفية التاريخية والعلمية لمفهوم الجودة الشاملة

*النماذج العالمية للتميز (النموذج الأوروبي والأمريكي والياباني وغيرهم من النماذج المعمول بها دوليا)

*المراحل الأساسية للتطبيق العملي لهذه النماذج علي أرض الواقع

*خارطة الطريق نحو بناء أنظمة داخلية متكاملة للتميز الموسسي

*دور جوائز الجودة والتميز العالمية فى إدارة التغيير والتحول نحو الجودة الشاملة والتميز فى الأعمال .

               للبروفيسور العالمي / الهادي التجاني

1- مستشار العديد من الحكومات العربية والأجنبية بما في ذلك المملكة المتحدة

2- انشأ عدد من الجوائز والتميز بالعديد من الدول العربية وهو عضو بالهيئة العليا للتحكيم بمعظمها

3- يشغل كرسي الأستاذية حاليا بجامعة هارتفوردشير البريطانية

4- أستاذ مشارك بالعديد من الجامعات العربية والأجنبية

5- مدرب معتمد باللغتين العربية والانجليزية لبرامج الجودة الشاملة والتميز المؤسسي

6- أول زميل عربي للمعهد الملكي البريطاني للجودة الذي حاز مؤخرا على الخاتم الملكي من الحكومة البريطاني

7- حاصل على دبلومات الاعتماد لتقديم المنظومة الكاملة لبرامج التميز المؤسسي لدى المؤسسة الأوربية لإدارة الجودة وهي دورات المقيمين المعتمدين وبرنامج الطريق إلى التميز وبرنامج التميز القيادي

المكان

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يصاحب البرنامج اصدار نشرة عن برامجنا في الجودة في المملكة العربية السعودية وفي بريطانيا وماليزيا ودولة الامارات العربية المتحدة وتشمل البرامج ( تدريب - جوائز عالمية - تطبيق انظمة الجودة للدوائر الحكومية والشركات - استشارات - تخريج محكمين في الجودة - دبلوم الجودة المهني - ماجستر الجودة ... ومفاجات اخرى ) .

موقع الكتروني

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ايميل   

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للتسجيل  في الدورة

اشترك في موقع اكاديمية سالينو المسوق الحصري ثم قم بتعبئة الاستمارة الموجودة في اعلى موقع سالينو علما بان تفاصيل اصدار الشهادات سوف ترسل للاعضاء فقط .

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Warsaxaafadeed ay soo saareen xisbiga UCID

Warsaxaafadeed ay soo saareen xisbiga UCID

Hargysa,Warsaxaafadeed ay maanta soo saareen xisbiga UCID-ayaa lagu sheegay in shirweynahii xisbigaasi oo in mudo ah dib u dhacay la qaban doono bisha kowaad ee sanadka cusub ee fooda inagu soo haya oo bilaabmi doona dhowr cisho ka bacdi, warsaxaafadeedkaasi oo koobnaa ayaa waxa maanta kulan yeeshay golayaasha xisbigaasi UCID.

Kulankaasi markii uu dhamaaday waxa ay xisbiga UCID-isla garteen isla markaasina soo saareen warsaxaafadeed yar oo kooban, kaasi oo saxaafada loo qaybiyay waxana uu u dhignaa sidan hoos ku xusan.

Shir ay isugu yimaadeen gudida  fulinta ee Xisbiga Caddalada Iyo Daryeelka UCID shirkaas oo ka dhacay xarunta guud ee xisbiga waxa  uu soo saaray go'aankan:

In Shirwaynaha 3aad ee Xisbiga la qabto kaas oo socon doona mudo 2 cisho ah kana bilaabmaya 4 ilaa 5 /1/2012 lana shaaciyo mudadaas wakhtiga ku taariikhaysan, Isla markaana lasaarey gudi qaban qaabo oo ka kooban 17 xubnood

DOORKA HAWEENKA 13 11 2011.swf

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OGAYSIIS DHAMAAN JALIYADA NORWAY OO BARI KULAN YEELAN DOONTA

OGAYSIIS DHAMAAN JALIYADA NORWAY OO BARI KULAN YEELAN DOONTA

OGAYSIIS DHAMAAN JALIYADA NORWAY EE REER SOMALILAND BARI OO AY BISHU TAHAY 11 DES. MARKAY SAACADUNA TAHAY FRA KL. 14.00 WAXA SHIR LAGU QABANAYA MAGAALADA OSLO GAAR AHAAN POST GRØNLAND DUSHEDA IYO HOOLKII AYNU SHIRARKA KU QABSAN JIRNAY .HADII ILAAHAY

IDMO.SHIRKAN OO AH TACSI IYO TAAGEERADA NABADA SEEMAAL.WAXAANA XUSID MUDAN OO HALKAN INOOGU MARTIYA ABWAAN MAXMED XAASHI GAARIYE.IYO TV GA QARANKA.

HADABA WIXII FAAH FAAHINA KALA XIDHIIDH.

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GUD.DAHAB SHIIL NORWAY

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WAAD MAHDASANTIHIIN.

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Madaxweyne Somaliland Oo Sabtida Kula Hadlaya Jaaliyada Somaliland Ee UK Shir

Madaxweyne Somaliland Oo Sabtida Kula Hadlaya Jaaliyada Somaliland Ee UK Shir

(Somaliland.Org London UK) Qaban qaabadii ugu balaadhnayd ayaa loogu jiraa shir lagu soo dhaweenayo madaxweynaha Jamuuriyada Somaliland Mudane Ahmed Mohamaed Silanyo oo iminka ku sugan London. Hadaba soo dhaweentaa shirkaa oo ka dhici doona bari London ayaa waxaa ogaysiiskan hoose nasoo gaadhsiiyay gudiga qaban qaabada ee shirkaas wada.

Ogeysiis: Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo la hadli doona Jaalliyada reer UK Maalinta Sabtida (12.11.11)
Dhamaan shacbiweynaha reer Somaliland ee ku dhaqan UK waxa la ogeysiinayaan in Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyada Somaliland Md. Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) uu la hadli doono jaalliyada reer UK maalinta Sabtida ee taariikhdu tahay 12-ka November, 2011. Saacadu markay tahay 17:00 galabnimo.
Saacada: 17:00-22:00
Taariikkhda: 12.11.2011
Goobta: Grange Tower Bridge Hotel
45 Prescot Street | London E1 8GP

By Tube

• Tower Hill (District Line)
• Exit Tower Hill head towards Minories, continue to follow slight left onto Minories then turn right onto Goodman’s Yard and cross Mansell St onto Prescot St.
• Tower Gateway (DLR)
• Exit Tower Hill head towards Minories, continue to follow slight left onto Minories then turn right onto Goodman’s Yard and cross Mansell St onto Prescot St.
• Aldgate East (Hammersmith & City or District Line)
• Exit Aldgate East station onto Mansell street heading south walk the full length then turn left into Goodman’s Yard follow at road intersection cross onto Prescot Street.
• Aldgate (Metropolitan or Circle line)
• Exit Aldgate station crossing Aldgate high street and turning left, follow onto Mansell street on the right and walk the full length turning left into Goodman’s Yard, at road intersection cross onto Prescot Street.

By Train

• Fenchurch Street
• Head south from Fenchurch St walking towards New London St, then turn left onto Crutched Friars continuing onto Crosswall and then Portsoken St turning right onto Mansell St and then left onto Prescot St.
• Liverpool Street
• From Liverpool street, Head east on Houndsditch towards Minories, turn right onto Minories continue to follow until Goodman’s yard, take left onto Prescot street
• Kings Cross / St. Pancras
• From Kings Cross St Pancras (Eurostar) take Metropolitan or Circle line to Aldgate, Exit Aldgate station crossing Aldgate high street and turning left, follow onto Mansell street on the right and walk the full length turning left into Goodman’s Yard, at road intersection cross onto Prescot Street
• Blackfriars (There are no tube services from this station until late 2011)
• From Blackfriars, Cannon St, Embankment, London Bridge & Victoria take Circle or District line to Tower Hill, Exit Tower Hill head towards Minories, continue to follow slight left onto Minories then turn right onto Goodman’s Yard and cross Mansell St onto Prescot St.
• Paddington
• From Paddington take Circle Line to Aldgate, Exit Aldgate station crossing Aldgate high street and turning left, follow onto Mansell street on the right and walk the full length turning left into Goodman’s Yard, at road intersection cross onto Prescot Street.

By Car

• Nearest car park
• Local car parking is available nearby at The Minories, Mansell Street, London E1 8LP. Telephone 020 7702 9160 for rates.

Haddaba wixii faahfaahin ah waxaad kale soo xidhiidha telefoonada hoos ku xusan.
Mobiles: 07931821364—07976409036—–07961131014

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Jobs Health Project Manager - Emergency Response in Somaliland

JobsHealth Project Manager - Emergency Response in Somaliland

Posted: 06 October 2011 Deadline: 25 November 2011
Job type: Contract Salary: TBD
Location: Somalia
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland

Role and Responsibilities

To set-up and manage Medair’s health project in the Sool and Sanaag regions and ensure proposal objectives are met within the appropriate timelines, and services are delivered within the overall budget and meet Medair quality standards. Also to provide technical support to national staff for the implementation of high-quality care in all health projects.

Project Overview

Health, Nutrition, and WASH programme in Burao town, and rural southern Togdheer region, Somaliland. Start up of Health, Nutrition and WASH programme in Sool and Sanaag regions. Potential project include Emergency Responses and/or expansion of initial programmes into areas with critical needs.

Medair

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace: Based in Caynabo, Sool region, Somaliland

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contract Details: 9 months short term contract, 100%

Key activity areas

Health Project Management
Develop and manage comprehensive activity plans covering the time frame of the projects as set out in project proposals.
Ensure implementation is according to and within project budgets.
Determine the project objectives and plans throughout the year.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and coordination bodies’ timeframes and formats.
Develop new proposals in cooperation with the Project Coordinator and Medical Advisor.
Support Medair’s health sector by recommending improvements and enhancements to the technical sector on health policies in the Medair e-library.
Oversee all clinical expertise on site and ensure capacity building and knowledge transfer occurs at all levels.
Coordinate with the UNICEF logistics department to ensure relevant project related supplies and equipment are available on site in a timely fashion.
Ensure the appropriate management of drugs, medical materials and equipment.
Ensure sectoral integration, learning, sharing, and adoption of best practices as outlined in Sphere to ensure the quality of projects.

Logistics
Prepare field orders in coordination with Health Manager and Medical Advisor.
Coordinate with Project Support Manager in Caynabo in order to ensure accurate communication with Nairobi logistics department and timely delivery of equipment and material on site.
Be responsible for supplying health facilities with necessary drugs and equipment in liaison with the Logistician and the Health Manager.

Staff Management
Line-manage and coach the Health Manager and the rest of the projects staff.
Ensure health staff are adequately trained within the operational and budget constraints.
Provide coaching and supervision to staff so as to ensure ownership and full responsibility for health activities.
Ensure a clear and transparent paper trail is prepared for handovers and smooth continuation of the role.


Qualifications
Medical Doctor or registered general nurse

Experience / Competencies
Five years clinical experience
Experience in setting up and implementing primary health care
Two years management experience
Aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity-building
Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment
Knowledge and experience of primary health care principles and management

Medair standard working requirements for the field
Experienced professionals in a relevant field
Committed Christians and committed to the Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
Minimum three months of overseas intercultural experience
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Successful completion of Medair’s Relief and Rehabilitation Course (ROC)
Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Benefits
A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance
Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

Working Conditions
The team house is equipped with running water and electricity supply. The house will be shared with 5-8 other International / Kenyan staff members.
Security is always a concern and routine team briefs give information and advise both nationals and internationals to the current security status.

Application process

For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link:www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Field Vacancies.

We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.

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Facebook faces scrutiny over privacy

Facebook faces scrutiny over privacy

By Jamie Smyth in Dublin and Tim Bradshaw in London

Facebook faces regulatory scrutiny over its handling of personal information after objections to the Irish data protection commissioner and the US Federal Trade Commission.

The Irish data protection commissioner is to conduct a privacy audit ofFacebook’s activities outside the US and Canada after an Austria-based group called Europe versus Facebook made 22 complaints.

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A consortium of US privacy activists and researchers also wrote to the FTC calling for an investigation into Facebook’s “frictionless sharing” of reading, listening and viewing activity.

In a 14-page letter, the campaigners – which include EPIC, the Center for Digital Democracy and Consumer Action – also raised concerns about Facebook’s use of cookies to track users’ browsing even when they are logged out of the social network.

Privacy regulators in the UK, Ireland and Germany are already looking into a facial recognition feature that Facebook launched in June.

Gary Davis, Irish deputy data protection commissioner, said his office would conduct a detailed audit of the group’s activities outside the US and Canada next month.

He told the FT: “This audit will examine the subject matter of the complaint but also will be more extensive and will seek to examine Facebook’s compliance more generally with Irish data protection law.”

Facebook’s European headquarters are in Dublin, which makes its operations outside the US and Canada subject to Irish and European data protection legislation.

Most of the complaints relate to the collection and storage of personal information from Facebook’s users. They include allegations that the company does not delete personal information when it says it has been removed, tracks users’ internet use without their knowledge, and uses facial recognition technology to tag photographs in violation of users’ privacy rights.

Facebook is expected to provide the commissioner with its first reaction to the complaints as early as this week. But a report on the company’s compliance with Irish and EU data protection laws is not expected to be published until later this year.

The audit undertaken by the Irish commissioner does not preclude other European authorities from conducting their own investigations.

The company said: “Facebook’s European headquarters in Ireland manages the company’s compliance with EU data protection law. We are in regular dialogue with the Irish data protection commissioner and we look forward to demonstrating our commitment to the appropriate handling of user data as part of this routine audit.”

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Ali Dizaei 'reinstated as Met police commander'

The former police chief whose corruption convictions were quashed says he has returned to Scotland Yard

Ali Dizaei, who was dismissed from the Metropolitan police over corruption convictions which were later quashed. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters

Ali Dizaei, the former police chief who was dismissed over convictions for corruption only for them to be quashed, has been reinstated as a commander at Scotland Yard, he says.

Dizaei, who spent more than a year in prison after being convicted of abusing his power as a senior police officer, still faces a retrial on the charges.

He said a police appeal tribunal unanimously dismissed his sacking. "I am delighted to be reinstated. I have always wanted to be a Met police officer and now vow to clear my name." There was no immediate comment from the Metropolitan Police Authority.

Dizaei was jailed for four years in January 2010 after a jury at Southwark crown court found that he had tried to frame a young web designer in a row over £600. Dizaei was dismissed from the police service in disgrace, ending a 25-year career. But in May this year, the court of appeal ruled that new evidence "significantly discredits" the principal witness against him.

Dizaei was a vocal critic of Scotland Yard's record on race and some of his colleagues were said to have greeted his conviction by popping champagne corks.

After his conviction his wife investigated the background of his main accuser, Waad al-Baghdadi, and found the jury at the original trial were asked to believe he was of good character, unaware he was allegedly using the name of his dead father to steal thousands of pounds from the British benefits system. Dizaei said the fact that his wife, who had no training in investigative skills, could uncover this, showed how poor the investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission had been.

During the appeal hearing it also emerged that Baghdadi told the jury he was born and lived in Iraq, when he was born in Iran. Baghdadi had also given the jury the wrong information about his date of birth and had not testified under his real name. The court of appeal found he had "maintained those false details … on oath before the jury" and was helped to enter the UK by a false document as he escaped "the cauldron of Iraq/Iran".