Mogadishu, 15 June 2026 – A s part of its National Staff Capacity Strengthening Programme, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has trained 22 staff members in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) to strengthen leadership, people management and workplace engagement skills. The three-day training brought together personnel from a wide range of UNSOS functions, including human resources, transport, engineering and facility…

Mogadishu, 10 June 2026 – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) jointly marked World Environment Day with an event focused on raising awareness of environmental protection. Held at the UN compound in Mogadishu under the theme “Inspired by Nature for Climate for Our Future,” the event brought together United Nations and African Union personnel to reflect on…

8 June 2026, Mogadishu – Twenty-three United Nations Support personnel have successfully completed an intensive four-day training program designed to advance their project management capabilities. The course equipped participants with internationally recognized project management methodologies, tools, and techniques aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. The participants, drawn from key United Nations Support Office in…

Beledweyne, 21 May 2026 – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (United Nations Support Office in Somalia) conducted a field mission to Beledweyne to reinforce understanding and implementation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) among the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Somali Security Forces (SSF) personnel to reinforce compliance with HRDDP during military operations. The three-day…

Mogadishu, 21 May 2026 – Twenty personnel from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), and the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) have strengthened their ability to operate jointly in complex security environments after completing a 12-day Interoperability Training in Mogadishu from 10 to 21 May, organised by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). The programme…

Mogadishu, 13 May 2026 – Twenty-one national staff members from Somalia and Kenya working at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) have completed a three-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training in Mogadishu aimed at strengthening skills to support effective programme implementation and operational mandate delivery. Organised by the UNSOS Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC), the training focused on equipping participants…

Mogadishu, 30 April 2026 – A United Kingdom (UK) government delegation has concluded a two-day visit to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), undertaking a strategic mission assessment ahead of forthcoming deliberations by the United Nations Security Council on the mission’s mandate and support operations. The five-member delegation—comprising representatives from the UK Mission to the United Nations, the Foreign, Commonwealth and…

Jowhar – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia has supported the delivery of specialised Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (MUAS) training to 12 troops from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, strengthening surveillance and operational capabilities in Sector 5. Delivered over a two- week period at Jowhar Airfield by UNSOS Field Technology Services (FTS), the training equipped participants with practical and…

Mogadishu – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) recently hosted a one-day seminar for 40 Somali women entrepreneurs, equipping them with knowledge of United Nations procurement procedures and how to compete in the global UN marketplace. Held at the UN compound in Mogadishu, the seminar provided a dedicated platform for Somali women entrepreneurs to better understand UN procurement processes. The UNSOS Procurement Section…

Mogadishu, 16 April 2026 - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) is conducting an accredited mediation training for 18 staff, equipping them with dispute resolution skills to effectively manage challenges and disagreements encountered in their professional roles. The intensive five-day course forms part of a broader national staff capacity strengthening programme aimed at providing national staff with a foundational understanding…