Find, assess and secure the talent your organization needs — plus career support for job seekers.
Build stronger HR systems, organizational structures and workforce capability.
Turn growing businesses into structured, scalable operations.
Connect people, processes and technology for smarter, simpler HR.
Training & Workforce Development operates across all four pillars as a major supporting capability. See our training solutions →
Our Hargeisa team
Shaqo Kaab Solutions is an international Human Resources, Employment, Business and HR Technology solutions company headquartered in Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland. Established in 2019, we work with employers, institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals to solve workforce and organizational challenges, connect talent with opportunity, strengthen businesses and modernize HR operations.
Our work spans Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and the wider East African region, while our model also enables us to support diaspora professionals, international organizations and organizations seeking regional expertise — across four interconnected business pillars, with Training & Workforce Development operating across all four.
To strengthen organizations and expand employment opportunities by delivering integrated people, business, workforce-development and digital HR solutions that improve capability, performance and sustainable growth.
To become East Africa’s trusted international partner for talent, organizational transformation, business development and HR technology — connecting people with opportunity and enabling organizations to thrive in the future of work.
Shaqo means work or employment in Somali. Kaab represents the idea of supporting, assisting or enabling. Together, Shaqo Kaab represents supporting people toward meaningful employment and enabling organizations to build the workforce, systems and capabilities they need to succeed. What began with a strong commitment to bridging employment and talent gaps has evolved into a broader purpose — a partner connecting People, Business and Technology.
Every organization is different. Our work therefore begins with understanding — not assumptions.
We take time to understand the organization, its people, strategy, challenges and desired outcomes.
We use assessments, audits, consultation and organizational evidence to identify gaps, risks and opportunities.
We develop solutions tailored to the organization’s operating environment rather than generic templates.
We work alongside management and HR teams to convert recommendations into working systems and processes.
We transfer knowledge and build internal capability so improvements continue after the engagement.
Shaqo Kaab Solutions was founded and is led by Idil Ibrahim Aden, an experienced Human Resources professional, consultant and business leader with more than 25 years of professional experience spanning human resources management, organizational development, workforce transformation, learning and development, HR systems, performance management, business management and institutional capacity development across multiple industries.
Her consulting philosophy is built around understanding each organization before prescribing solutions, combining international HR practices with local and regional realities, developing internal capability, and ensuring that consulting recommendations can be implemented.
Develop People.
Strengthen Organizations.
Create Opportunity.
A strong HR function does more than process employee transactions — it creates the structures, workforce capabilities, management systems and employee environment required for the organization to perform. We work with leadership and HR teams to assess existing systems, identify gaps and develop practical solutions.
HR Strategy Development, HR Transformation Programs, HR Operating Models, HR Department Development, HR Audits, HR Governance, HR Compliance Support.
Organizational Structure, Departmental Mandates, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Job Descriptions & Job Specifications, Competency Frameworks, Change Management, Succession Planning.
Performance Management Systems, KPI Frameworks, Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Employee Development Plans, Succession & Career Development.
Salary Structures, Job Grading, Compensation & Benefits, Recognition Programs, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Retention Strategies.
HR Policies & Procedures, Employee Handbooks, SOPs, HR Forms & Templates, HR Process Mapping.
Training Needs Assessment, Skills Audits, Competency Assessments, Knowledge/Skills/Ability Assessments, Capability Gap Analysis, Learning & Development Strategy.
Recruitment is more than filling an empty position. Shaqo Kaab provides end-to-end talent solutions for employers, alongside career support for professionals and job seekers, so people and organizations find the right long-term fit.
A LinkedIn-style profile made for this market — your photo, your skills, your story, and a downloadable CV — shared with employers through Shaqo Kaab.
Candidates who build a profile are listed in our Talent Profiles directory, where employers search by keyword, location and category to find the right fit — including real, already-live profiles from professionals across public administration, HR, design and more.
Create your candidate profile — your details, photo, skills, education and experience — and get listed in our Talent Profiles for employers to discover. It only takes a few minutes.
Your name, email and phone, a professional title and location, a passport-style photo, your skills, education and work experience.
Entrepreneurs often build businesses faster than they build the internal systems required to manage them. Shaqo Kaab helps entrepreneurs, startups and growing businesses establish stronger organizational foundations — moving from founder-led to system-led.
From Idea To Launch
Buying software does not automatically transform HR. Effective digital transformation begins by understanding how people work, identifying inefficient processes and determining what should be simplified, standardized, automated or redesigned. Diagnose before digitizing.
Every industry has different workforce requirements, operational risks, talent markets and capability needs. Shaqo Kaab adapts its solutions to the environment in which our clients operate.
HR transformation, workforce capability, banking talent, performance systems and digital HR.
Specialist recruitment, agile workforce structures, skills development and digital HR.
Technical and commercial talent, workforce planning, capability development and performance.
Competency assessment, workforce development, safety-critical capability and HR systems.
Operational workforce planning, competency development, recruitment and organizational systems.
Recruitment, HR systems, organizational development, policy development and workforce capability.
Institutional HR development, structures, capability building and workforce systems.
Local workforce expertise, recruitment, HR advisory and regional talent support.
HR systems, organizational structures, workforce development and institutional capability.
Business structures, HR setup, workforce planning, management systems and growth support.
Recruitment, service capability, performance management and employee development.
Talent acquisition, organizational design, performance and workforce development.
We’re collecting real feedback from the employers and job seekers Shaqo Kaab has worked with. Verified client and candidate stories — with names, roles and photos confirmed — will be published here.
Practical training for employer staff and job seekers alike — bridging academic learning and workplace realities.
Learn how to create powerful CVs and resumes that stand out to employers.
Hargeisa — HAASi Training CentrePractical tips, role-plays, and cultural etiquette for successful interviews.
Hargeisa — HAASi Training CentreA 3-day program for entrepreneurs covering finance, HR, and tech tools for growth.
Hargeisa — HAASi Training CentreBringing together students, graduates, employers, and trainers.
Hargeisa — HAASi Training CentreFor general questions, to apply for jobs, to post vacancies, or to join our training programs — reach out below.
Qaalib Business Centre, 2nd Floor, Jigjiga-Yar, Kodbur District, Hargeisa, Marodi-Jeh, Somaliland
info@shaqo-kaab.com
jobs@shaqo-kaab.com
vacancies@shaqo-kaab.com
trainme@shaqo-kaab.com
+252 65 629873 | +252 63 6298673