Ahmed Geesood
About Ahmed Geesood
Ahmed Geesood serves as the Deputy Finance Director at Save the Children International, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from East Africa University and a Master's degree in Financial Management from Amity Education Group.
Work at Save the Children
Ahmed Geesood currently holds the position of Senior Regional Roving Finance Manager at Save the Children International, a role he has occupied since 2018. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations across various regions, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting program implementation. Prior to this role, he served as Area Finance and Awards Manager at the same organization from 2012 to 2016, where he managed financial reporting and awards management. His extensive experience within Save the Children highlights his commitment to financial integrity in humanitarian efforts.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Geesood earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from East Africa University in Somalia, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Financial Management from Amity Education Group between 2010 and 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in finance, which is complemented by his participation in specialized training programs such as the Humanitarian Finance Training and Response Simulation and the MANGO Course for Finance Trainers.
Background
Ahmed Geesood has a diverse professional background in finance, particularly within the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector. Before his current role at Save the Children, he worked as a Roving Finance Manager at Adeso from 2016 to 2018, where he managed financial operations across various projects. He also briefly served as a Roving Senior Finance Manager at the International Rescue Committee in 2016. His career trajectory reflects a focus on financial management in humanitarian contexts.
Achievements
Ahmed Geesood has achieved recognition in the field of NGO financial management by successfully registering with the MANGO Global Talented NGO Finance Professionals. He has also completed the Management Development Program (MDP), aimed at enhancing leadership and management skills. His participation in these programs underscores his commitment to professional development and excellence in financial management within the humanitarian sector.