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SECCOSmart Engineering & Contractors Company
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About SECCO

Total engineering solutions, built on integrity and delivery.

A Somali engineering and contracting company with offices in Mogadishu, Juba and Nairobi, established in 2003 and trusted by the United Nations, international organisations and governments.

01 Overview

One firm for every aspect of construction.

Smart Engineering & Contractors Company (SECCO) is a fully fledged total engineering solutions provider, established in 2003 and headquartered in Mogadishu.

With a regional office in Juba, South Sudan, a support office in Nairobi, Kenya, and field offices in Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, Kismayo and Jowhar, we manage several sites across several regions at the same time, with no preferred location.

Our team of more than 40 experienced professionals — engineers, architects, supervisors, procurement and logistics specialists — advocates absolute integrity in every interaction, in a collaborative, friendly workplace culture that drives creativity and productivity.

Our vision

To be the leading total, one-stop engineering solutions provider in the building sector across Africa and beyond.

Our mission

To provide sustainable and appropriate technical solutions with professionalism, ensuring measurable value for every stakeholder — through innovative design concepts, and lasting client relationships founded on trust, transparency and consistent performance.

02 What drives us

Five values that shape every project.

01

Absolute integrity

We listen, speak openly and honestly, and offer only the best solution for the client’s need — even if that means connecting them elsewhere.

02

Optimism & commitment

When the unexpected happens, our teams stay focused on delivering solutions, not excuses.

03

Always at the edge

We assess innovation in construction methods and stay close to clients to find the best solution.

04

Proudly local, globally minded

We live, work and invest locally, with an ambition to grow globally.

05

One team, no ego

Clients gain access to the full expertise of our team, in a balanced and collaborative culture.

03 Leadership message

A message from the General Manager.

As General Manager of SECCO, I am honoured to lead a team that is passionate about construction and dedicated to making a lasting difference across the region. We believe the buildings, roads and water systems we create have the power to shape communities, enhance lives and leave a legacy that endures for generations.

Every project is unique, and we work closely with our clients — from government ministries to the United Nations — to understand their vision and translate it into reality with precision and integrity.

As we look to the future, SECCO remains committed to leading construction and engineering delivery across Somalia — bringing global standards, local knowledge and unwavering reliability to every client we serve.

Ilyas Ali AhmedGeneral Manager
Ilyas Ali Ahmed, General Manager of SECCO
Ilyas Ali Ahmed · General Manager
04 Organisation

A deep bench across four functions.

The capacity to run multiple concurrent projects across Somalia and South Sudan without compromising quality or safety.

Engineering & design

Civil, structural and electromechanical engineers, architects and quantity surveyors leading design and technical assurance.

Site & construction

Project managers, site engineers, foremen and skilled tradespeople delivering works safely and to programme.

Logistics & supply chain

Procurement, fleet and warehousing specialists ensuring materials and equipment reach every site on time.

Governance & HSE

Finance, HR, quality, health, safety and environment, and administration providing the backbone of every contract.

Plant Equipment & fleet

Owned and leased plant is mobilised to match each project. Availability and specification are confirmed in every tender.

Tipper & flatbed trucksWater tankersExcavators & loadersGraders & rollersDrilling rigsConcrete mixers & vibratorsCrane-mounted trucksGenerators & dewatering pumpsRTK & total-station surveySteel cutting, bending & weldingAsphalt plant & paver
05 Where we are

Offices close to the work.

Field offices shorten mobilisation time and keep us close to clients and communities.

Head office

Mogadishu, Somalia

Adani Tower 2, Maka Al-Mukarama Road,
Hodan District

Regional office

Juba, South Sudan

Riverside, near Konyo-Konyo

Support office

Nairobi, Kenya

Lenana Road, Kilimani area
Regional procurement & coordination

Field officesHargeisaGaroweBaidoaKismayoJowhar
Established2003, Mogadishu, Somalia
Contractor registrationClass A — Ministry of Public Works, Federal Government of Somalia, Somaliland and Federal Member States
United Nations supplier registrationUNGM No. 414240
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