Farees Nathoo Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Cairo, Egypt

At Aga Khan Foundation Egypt, I work with the international Aga Khan Development Network team to build and implement a communications strategy to support an ambitious program expansion. • Develop a communications strategy that situates the organisation's needs in the context of Egyptian operations by identifying strengths, risks, key messages, audiences, and mediums• Create and execute a communications work plan that engages audiences through mediums such as social media, print collateral, press releases, and photo galleries• Liaise with various international donors to support joint communications, as well as updates on a variety of socio-economic development programming• Provide communications and policy input for a Project Implementation Plan and Annual Work Plan to support the Aswan Skills Development Program, a >$10m Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada funded initiative

Ottawa, Canada Area

In this new role at Aga Khan Foundation Canada, I became a social media community manager for the organisation’s growing digital presence, and developed a social media strategy for a national fundraising campaign. • Authored, delivered training on, and monitored the implementation of a social media strategy for a national fundraising campaign• Drafted daily content for multiple social streams in line with organisational, national, and international events and themes• Provided live social media coverage of public relations events, including ‘A Conversation on Maternal and Child Health: Prime Minister Stephen Harper & Bill Gates’ the hashtag for which had a reach of 2.7 million users and was the top trend in Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada Area

In this role at Aga Khan Foundation Canada, I held both volunteer management and public affairs roles, where I frequently discussed the organisation's philosophy and work with public, governmental, and diplomatic audiences.• Managed a team of 20 volunteers that provide weekly tours and logistical support for public engagement events, including panel discussions, lectures, and receptions• Created a variety of public relations collateral, including interpretive training materials, informative brochures, and introductory presentations• Produced ongoing reports for senior management regarding key themes in public engagement and visitor interaction

Ottawa, Canada Area

At Industry Canada, I honed my policy skills by in the world of small business policy, with a focus on women's entrepreneurship and social enterprise, while supporting the development of communications material highlighting the Government's support for small businesses.• Prepared research, briefing materials, and correspondence for senior management and ministers on issues related to Canadian enterprises, particularly women's entrepreneurship and social enterprise• Coordinated research and submissions for an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development study of Canada's entrepreneurship and small business policy• Provided research, policy development, and interdepartmental coordination support for the development of the Action Plan for Women Entrepreneurs• Recognised by the Clerk of the Privy Council at the 2015 Interdepartmental Innovation Fair for the design of communications collateral

Ottawa, Canada Area

As a Junior Policy Advisor in the Corporate Planning and Reporting group, I supported the annual planning and reporting activities of branches across Transport Canada through research, analysis, and planning of workshops. • Monitored and reported on business planning, performance management, and risk issues involving domestic and international trends and developments in support of the activities and priorities of the department.• Assessed both available data and internally prepared policy documents in order to formulate recommendations to senior policy advisors and management• Gained familiarity with a variety of transportation policy areas, including rail safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and marine safety

Ottawa, Canada Area

As the Director of Promotions of a University of Ottawa faculty body, I was responsible for design and production of the Association’s physical and virtual assets, ranging from tickets and posters, to clothing and banners.• Designed clothing, brochures, banners, tickets, and schedules for the orientation week for 500 first year students• Collaborated with other executive members to assess their promotional needs, producing a product, and adjusting to desired specifications

Ottawa, Canada Area

Working as a Research Assistant at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada was my first experience as a public servant, providing an excellent introduction to writing, researching, and communication in a policy context.• Assisted Portfolio Managers by undertaking research projects on issues raised in Aboriginal litigation• Completed extensive database revitalization, including form creation, field population, and file management of over 10 000 individual documents• Undertook a program review of branch relations with key stakeholders, resulting in recommendations to the branch manual of operating practices

Joint Honours Bachelor Of Social Science In Public Administration And Political Science

International Student, Political Science & Diplomacy Studies