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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Led a grant program to support public health and social cohesion. - Responsible for coordination of research, product development, and management teams to ensure the successful delivery of program components, including reporting obligations and progress against milestones, timelines, and budget.- Established and managed strong relationships with partner organizations representing vulnerable groups.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted extensive research pertaining to the impact of AML/CFT policies on remittance flows into the Horn of Africa, with specific focus on financial inclusion in high risk states.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Developed an advocacy plan for the Toronto-Somali community and money sending business owners to approach government and financial entities to address the impact of AML/CFT policy and the restriction of remittances. - Resulted in meetings between members of the Toronto-Somali community and staff from the Ministry of Finance.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

- Consulted on best practices regarding accountability mechanisms, memorialization, and reparations, with special consideration of minority groups, women, and children. - Acted as a liaison between the UN Peacebuilding Fund, IOM and Secretariat offices; maintained meeting minutes and provided briefing notes for monthly assemblies. - Drafted an early warning system for violence and disaster risks, with management and mitigation strategies for community, government, and humanitarian actors. - Developed the Terms of Reference and Draft Budget for the proposed Office for Reparations.

Master Of Global Affairs, International/Global Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Transitional Justice Club VP of Events