IBRAHIM YAYA, Mahamat Alhadi

Senior CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer

Geneva, Switzerland

Profile summary

Humanitarian response and development leader with over 25 years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, and Haiti. This professional translates strategy into operational impact, bringing structural and analytical thinking to complex challenges. Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, consistently anchors organizational vision in field realities and human impact.

Career highlights

Secured $34M in Humanitarian Funding: CCCM, Shelter, NFI: Secured $34.5 million USD for Northeast Nigeria sectors in 2022 through strategic advocacy and resource mobilization.

Impacted 1.3M Displaced Individuals: CCCM & Shelter: Coordinated humanitarian activities providing CCCM services to 1,378,837 individuals and shelter assistance to 320,255.

Large-Scale Humanitarian Camp Coordination: Camp Operations: Coordinated service monitoring for 242 camps serving over 1,080,112 individuals, leading a consortium of 32 sector members.

Key skills

Skills
Humanitarian Program Cycle development and implementation (HPC)Country Pool Funding Management (CPF)CERF FundingCamp Coordination & Camp Management Technical Guidelines and StandardsShelter and Settlement Technical Guidelines and StandardsComplex field emergency operationsProject ManagementResource ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementDiplomacyPartnership DevelopmentTeam CoordinationPeople ManagementMultilingualismData Analysis and InterpretationInter-agency CoordinationNeeds AssessmentCommunity EngagementBudgetary Oversight

Professional experience

Senior CCCM Cluster CoordinatorApr 2025 - Present
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Geneva, Switzerland

Responsible for leading global CCCM cluster coordination and strategy implementation from headquarters. This role involved oversight of the cluster's strategic direction and the execution of its coordination efforts on a global scale.

Senior Shelter Cluster CoordinatorJul 2024 - Mar 2025
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Damascus, Syria

Managed the coordination of shelter and non-food item (NFI) sector activities as part of the Syria humanitarian response. Responsibilities included ensuring cohesive sector operations and alignment with overall response objectives.

  • Led the development of the 2025 HRP Shelter and NFI Chapter ensuring alignment with partner needs
  • Established and co-led new Technical Working Groups (TWiGs) to refine shelter and NFI activity guidelines
  • Managed the 2024 Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF) strategy setting priorities and overseeing project selection
  • Developed a revised sector strategy that integrates resilience-focused interventions
  • Enhanced accountability to affected populations (AAP) by integrating community feedback mechanisms into response strategies
Senior Shelter & CCCM Cluster CoordinatorMar 2021 - Jun 2024
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Maiduguri, Nigeria

Led the coordination of the Shelter and CCCM sectors in Northeast Nigeria, supporting internally displaced persons and returnees. Responsibilities included managing sector activities and ensuring effective program delivery.

  • Reached 320,255 people with shelter assistance and 1,378,837 individuals with CCCM activities
  • Mobilized $34,502,721 USD for CCCM, shelter, and NFI sectors through strategic advocacy
  • Managed coordination for 242 camps serving a total of 1,080,112 individuals
  • Organized 12 training sessions covering Information Management, shelter planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Successfully advocated for land acquisition and decongestion plans with military and government focal points
Shelter OfficerApr 2020 - Mar 2021
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

As the technical lead for shelter interventions in Burkina Faso, responsibilities included designing and implementing shelter strategies to support affected populations. This role involved overseeing the technical aspects of shelter projects within the region.

Shelter Cluster CoordinatorMar 2019 - Apr 2020
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Buea, Cameroon

Led shelter response efforts across the South-West and North-West regions of Cameroon. This involved coordinating logistical operations and ensuring the effective delivery of shelter assistance to affected populations.

Physical Site PlannerJan 2018 - Mar 2019
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Erbil, Iraq

Led the design and planning of physical sites for displaced populations in Iraq. This role involved assessing site requirements and developing strategic plans to accommodate populations in need. Key responsibilities included site selection, layout development, and the coordination of resources necessary for establishing safe and functional living spaces.

Physical Site PlannerNov 2017 - Dec 2017
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Dundu, Angola

Managed emergency site planning and settlement design. Ensured efficient allocation of resources and appropriate settlement configurations for critical situations.

Shelter Officer, Whole of Syria Cross-Border OperationMar 2017 - Dec 2017
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Amman, Jordan

Managed cross-border shelter operations for northern Syria. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the shelter program, ensuring the provision of essential services to affected populations. Key responsibilities included program planning, resource allocation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Physical Site PlannerOct 2016 - Dec 2016
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Kasulu, Tanzania

Developed master plans for refugee camps.

Physical Site PlannerMay 2014 - Feb 2017
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Meiganga, Cameroon

Managed the planning and execution of site infrastructure development for refugee settlements. This encompassed the establishment of essential facilities and services to support the needs of the population.

Shelter and Settlement Technical Associate OfficerAug 2013 - Apr 2014
UNHCR | Geneva, Switzerland

Provided technical support for global shelter and settlement standards.

Physical Site PlannerAug 2012 - Jul 2013
UNHCR | Kigali, Rwanda

Led site assessments and designed settlement layouts.

Construction Civil EngineerMar 2010 - Jun 2012
MINUSTAH | Port au Prince, Haiti

Managed civil engineering and construction projects within the challenging environment of post-earthquake Haiti. Responsibilities included overseeing project execution from planning to completion.

Technical AssistantJan 2005 - Mar 2010
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Abeche, N'djamena, Chad

Supported field operations technically in Chad.

AdministratorOct 2004 - Dec 2004
Saudi Arabia Red Crescent | Abeche, N'dajamena, Chad

Administered humanitarian relief operations, overseeing daily tasks and logistical coordination. Managed essential administrative functions to support the successful execution of relief efforts.

ArchitectMay 2004 - Sep 2004
ATAUD Office of Architecture | N'djamena, Chad

Responsible for architectural design and planning. This involved the end-to-end process of conceptualization and development of architectural plans.

Architect & Project DirectorMar 2002 - Mar 2004
Foundation MAKA of Charity | N'djamena, Chad

Led architectural projects and managed construction implementation.

Education

Master's, ManagementJan 2017 - Jan 2018
Bocconi University (Università Bocconi)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor's Degree, ArchitectureJan 1993 - Jan 2000
University of Khartoum (Jameat El-Khartoum)

Bachelor of Science.