Salma Bashir Maalim

Salma is an economist with 3 years of experience. Her work spans through the public sector where she has been key in the accounts and administrative units. She served as a Deputy Presiding Officer where she oversaw efficient and effective management of the elections, training of clerks and ensuring good conduct of the elections. Salma also worked at the Kenya Bureau of Statistics where she was involved in the preparation of cashbook posting and petty cash payment.

Salma had a stint at Huduma Centre where she played a role in the establishment and maintenance of records system, preparation of correspondence and reports related to registry activities and participated in the creation and maintenance of Huduma card. Her work in the public service has been supplemented by tasks in Non-Governmental Organizations particularly the World Food Programme where she was an enumerator in various research programs such as Bamba Chakula for the refugees.

Salma holds a degree in Economics from the Garissa University

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Garissa University.

Professional Experience

Enumerator – World Food Programme

  • Collected data from refugees on food provision, assisted in resolving challenges related to Bamba Chakula, and assessed living standards based on stock prices of goods.

Deputy Presiding Officer – Garissa By-Elections

  • Oversaw the full electoral process before, during, and after the by-election. Duties included managing election materials, training polling clerks, ensuring proper conduct of the elections, tallying results, and safeguarding official documents and equipment.

Field Interviewer/Data Collector – Nomads Innovation

  • Conducted household surveys, performed test trials, captured accurate data, and ensured data quality by adhering to enumerator guidelines. Engaged households with clear communication to ensure participation and data validity.

Skills

  • Research and data collection (NGO/fieldwork)
  • Records management and report preparation
  • Public sector administration and financial management
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities