Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
References
Timeline
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Hassan A. Hosow

Hassan A. Hosow

Mogadishu

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Chief Economic Advisor to the President/Executive Director

The National Economic Council
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall leadership and management of operational and administrative functions, and for leading an effective and cohesive organization.
  • Prepare long-term development vision, macroeconomic policy reforms proposals, research and briefs for the President, including presentations to the political tier of the National Economic Council, economic development subcommittee, and senior staff in the government.
  • Develop and implement operational policies to guide the institution within the legal framework set out by its responsibilities to stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance on attracting, retaining and motivating resources to fulfill the strategic objectives.
  • Plan and direct and execute the core program activities of the NEC, in the areas of commissioned studies, policy formulation and management, and policies dialogue and dissemination activities.
  • Oversee program management and coordinates the delivery of research by the NEA and external consultants, and related activities; and co-ordinates their day-to-day activities.
  • Prepare reports for NEC funding agencies, and other stakeholders, based on their requirements.
  • Liaise and coordinate with the public service officials at relevant government agencies in particular those in charge of economic policy formulation and execution.
  • Plan and guide the formulation, preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets of the NEC.
  • Manage the delivery of periodic policy consultative meetings and forums to present and disseminate policy research outputs of national importance and of value to the national agenda.

Senior Economist, UN Deputy SRSG

United Nations Secretariat
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Provide economic advice and analysis to SRSG, the DSRSG/RC/HC and the UN Country Team (UNCT) on strategic policies on policies designed to accelerate the achievement of the goals and translate strategy into achievable activities along with the Government of Somalia
  • Lead the UN, IMF and World Bank partnership team that coordinated with key ministries on debt relief, Public Financial Management (PMF), Use of Country Systesm (UCS)
  • Lead the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNCF) and Common Country Analysis (CCA) to ensure the UN's country-level operational activities effectively support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Somalia.

Director of Conventional Oil Royalty Policy

Ministry of Energy
03.2017 - 10.2019
  • Led and provided direction on the Government of Alberta's budget forecast, quarterly updates and variance analysis on non-renewable resource revenues (royalty revenue) that range from C$5 to C$10 billion per year
  • Managed economic and market intelligence reporting as well as performance measures to the Deputy Minister Office and Executive Council as part of competitiveness monitoring
  • Managed and provided direction to the forecasting, upstream, project economics and energy markets teams, especially towards policy and regulatory development.

Advisor to the Provincial Assessor/Executive Director

Ministry of Municipal Affairs
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Advised the Executive Director/Provincial Assessor and Assistant Deputy Minister on the implementation of a transition plan that centralizes property assessment for multi-billion dollar designated industrial properties
  • Provided support in the development, implementation and interpretation of strategic directions for policies through assessment of emerging issues and the subsequent development of strategic responses for internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Market Access

Ministry of Energy
12.2012 - 08.2016
  • Researched rules and regulations, consulted with industry experts, constructed financial models, performed sensitivity analyses and compiled final reports to deliver top-notch service to the Ministry.

Operational Analyst

Ministry of Energy
05.2011 - 12.2012
  • Lead the gathering, consolidation, analysis and management of information to support specific market access advocacy and engagement efforts of the team
  • Conducted research and analysis and provide the resulting advice and recommendations to the management team on market access opportunities and issues
  • Worked with minimal supervision, analyzed and reports on energy infrastructure trends and developments that could impact Alberta's ability to transport its energy resources, largely oil, to tidal waters
  • Engaged with stakeholder networks to understand issues/concerns and provide pertinent information to address concerns and enhance opportunities.

Country Information Assistant

United Nations Commission For Refugees
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Conducted research on countries in the Middle East and Africa and provided briefings on relevant political, economic and social information to the Protection Unit.
  • Assist the office in the identification of protection cases with serious protection problems and in the early identification of resettlement needs.
  • Performed administrative tasks including scheduling and filing sensitive information.

Education

Doctorate, Public Administration -

University of Illinois
Illinois, USA
04.2001 -

Master of Science -Finance And Management -

University of Illinois
Illinois, USA
04.2001 -

Master of Business Administration -

William Woods University
Missouri, USA
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Economics -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
04.2001 -

Skills

    Excellent organisation and negotiating skills

    Decision-making ability

    Teamworking skills

    Good communication skills, written and oral

Awards

Recipient of the Alberta Gold Pinnacle Award

References

References will be provided upon request.

Timeline

Chief Economic Advisor to the President/Executive Director

The National Economic Council
05.2022 - Current

Senior Economist, UN Deputy SRSG

United Nations Secretariat
11.2019 - 05.2022

Director of Conventional Oil Royalty Policy

Ministry of Energy
03.2017 - 10.2019

Advisor to the Provincial Assessor/Executive Director

Ministry of Municipal Affairs
08.2016 - 03.2017

Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Market Access

Ministry of Energy
12.2012 - 08.2016

Operational Analyst

Ministry of Energy
05.2011 - 12.2012

Country Information Assistant

United Nations Commission For Refugees
05.2006 - 09.2007

Doctorate, Public Administration -

University of Illinois
04.2001 -

Master of Science -Finance And Management -

University of Illinois
04.2001 -

Master of Business Administration -

William Woods University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Economics -

University of Alberta
04.2001 -
Hassan A. Hosow