Value
Respect
We uphold integrity and professionalism in every engagement, ensuring ethical research and respectful partnerships.
Mogadishu & Nairobi
info@dansomconsultancy.org Dansom Consultancy
Who We Are
Research & Consultancy for the Horn of Africa
About Dansom
Research and consultancy rooted in the Horn of Africa
We partner with humanitarian and development actors to unlock meaningful change across Somalia and Kenya. Our teams combine rigorous research, contextual understanding, and secure access to deliver evidence that informs policies, strengthens programmes, and amplifies community voices.
2009
Founded to connect global partners with local insight
Full access
Teams positioned across hard-to-reach regions
What drives us
Dansom is built on trust, cultural fluency, and a commitment to ethical research. We work with international consultancies and donor agencies to design tailored engagement strategies, deliver political economy analyses, and provide third-party monitoring and evaluation services.
Our specialists span security, socio-political and economic development, agriculture, health, and policy advisory. Together, we deliver strategies and evidence that ensure programmes succeed in fragile and rapidly changing environments.
Ethical researchSecure accessActionable insight
Vision
Building knowledge that strengthens the Horn of Africa
Our vision is to support the region by increasing understanding and knowledge through innovative socio-political engagement and strategic field-based research. We aim to be the trusted partner for institutions seeking clarity, accountability, and resilient programme design.
Informed decisions
Political economy analysis and security advisory to guide policy and programming.
Community-first
Approaches that elevate local voices and prioritize inclusion across every engagement.
Capabilities
Our Values
Our values guide how we work with partners, communities, and one another.
Value
Creativity
We design innovative approaches tailored to complex environments, delivering solutions that work on the ground.
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Commitment
We are dedicated to meeting client needs, exceeding expectations, and following through on our promises.
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Accountability
Transparency and responsibility guide our work, from data collection to programme recommendations.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Mahamed M. Dirir
Leadership Team
Over 20 years of experience leading M&E, conflict management, and development cooperation across Somalia.
Abdifatah Abdullahi Ali
Leadership Team
Dynamic M&E professional with expertise across food security, livelihoods, WASH, health, governance, and resilience.
Jama Mahamed
Leadership Team
Business development and reporting specialist with healthcare operations and programme management experience.
Douglas Nzioka
Leadership Team
Operations, logistics, finance, and HR leader with extensive donor compliance and M&E experience.
Brian O. Mauwa
Leadership Team
Statistician and data scientist with deep experience in monitoring, verification, and learning across Africa.
Mumina Hassan
Leadership Team
Gender specialist and M&E expert advancing inclusive, accountable, and community-centered programming.
Jibril Mohamud
Leadership Team
IT specialist and data analyst supporting digital systems, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.
Where we work
Somalia & Kenya
Local teams with deep networks and trusted access.
What we deliver
Actionable intelligence
Structured analysis, secure data, and clear recommendations.
How to start
Partner with us
Tell us about your objectives and we will assemble the right team.
Contact Dansom