
Khalid Mahamed
@khalidmahamed
Cultural Heritage & Communications Officer at NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SOMALILAND, developing and reviewing public-facing cultural content.
What I'm looking for
At NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SOMALILAND, I develop and support communication materials about Somaliland's cultural heritage, history, traditions, and identity. I research and document cultural information for educational and public-facing content.
I review written materials for clarity, consistency, and factual accuracy, including appropriate Somali cultural terminology. I also help explain cultural concepts accessibly while remaining sensitive to local traditions and context.
At GABILEY NATIONAL LIBRARY, I supported users in locating books, educational resources, and reference information. I organized written and informational resources to support accurate access and retrieval.
My background includes a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Media, native Somali proficiency, and certificates in Data Science and Somali reading and writing. I'm interested in supporting AI language development through Somali-language evaluation, linguistic quality review, content annotation, and assessment of clarity, accuracy, and cultural relevance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cultural Heritage & Communications Officer
National Museum of Somaliland
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Develops and supports communication materials presenting Somaliland's cultural heritage, history, traditions, and identity. Conducts research, documentation, and editorial review to ensure clarity, accuracy, and cultural relevance.
Library & Information Services Assistant
Gabiley National Library
Feb 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Assisted library users in locating resources and organized library materials to support accurate access and retrieval. Maintained orderly records and communicated resource details clearly to users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bristol
Certificate in Data Science, Data Science
2024 - 2024
Completed a Certificate in Data Science from the University of Bristol in 2024.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
YALI Training Certificate, Leadership
2023 - 2023
Completed YALI Training Certificate in 2023.
University of Hargeisa
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism and Mass Media
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Media from the University of Hargeisa, graduated in 2022.
Hargeisa Culture Center
Somali Reading and Writing Certificate, Somali Language
Completed a Somali Reading and Writing Certificate from Hargeisa Culture Center.
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