
The Juba Valley Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Shafi Mohamed (Gamadid) @YGamadid as its new Executive Director. Mr. Abdullahi brings a distinguished record of leadership spanning Somalia’s governance, humanitarian, and development sectors. His professional experience includes work with leading international organizations such as UNHCR, UNICEF, and the ICRC, alongside recent advisory and technical roles across key ministries in Jubaland. With a strong blend of institutional expertise and field-based insight, Mr. Abdullahi is well-positioned to guide the Institute into its next phase of growth. His appointment marks a forward-looking chapter for the Juba Valley Institute, anchored in credibility, reform, and measurable impact. We warmly welcome Mr. Abdullahi to this leadership role and look forward to the vision and direction he will bring.




































