Gorod Daful, Ma, Mba Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Facilitate discussions and provide insights on urgent refugee issues during statewide emergency meetings with state and Federal officials, community-based organizations, partner agencies, and grassroots stakeholders.
• Develop strategic plans for various programs including Reception & Placement, employment initiatives for adults and youth, Matching Grant, Extended Case Management, PC Gaps, ESL, Digital literacy, and Cultural.
• Collaborate with the State Refugee Coordinator (SRC) and partner agencies to create and implement programs for vulnerable clients, ensuring their access to financial programs such as IDA/microfinance and other business.
• Offer technical support to sector coordinators, and spearhead the implementation of key state and federal programs.
• Formulate policies, procedures, and strategies to enhance program implementation and management processes.
• Conduct training sessions for diverse teams of professionals, ensuring compliance with donor regulations.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Led a diverse team of professionals in delivering high-quality, client-centered services to refugees, immigrants, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, and victims of international human trafficking.
• Ensured compliance across all programs and maintained strong relationships with local, state, and federal government officials.
• Reviewed program reports promptly and implemented corrective measures when necessary.
• Streamlined the development and implementation of the agency's strategic directions and established a multi-year, client-centered organizational plan. Managed an annual budget exceeding $5,000,000, monitored monthly.
• Ensured the effectiveness of agency projects, programs, and operations through collaboration with partners and headquarters.
• Analyzed potential risks in program implementation and provided efficient problem-solving strategies.

• Orchestrated services for the Restoring Family Links (RFL), International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and Youth Action Campaign (YAC) programs.
• Provided advocacy and community outreach services to facilitate training and workshops, streamline communication with community-based organizations, and act as a liaison between agency volunteers and paid staff.
• Conducted group and individual counseling sessions, while also identifying and recommending local resources.
• Maintained accurate and current data on RFL cases, identified training needs for RFL caseworkers and other community members, and delivered scheduled class presentations.
• Actively engaged in the development of operational plans and ensured compliance with regional and global strategic priorities.
• Spearheaded efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with major national, international, and government agencies.

• Conducted training sessions for staff and volunteers on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) modules, covering topics such as Principles of IHL, Protection of Concerned Persons during Wars, and classification of armed.
• Collaborated with local and international service providers, as well as academic institutions, to ensure seamless coordination of services.
• Designed and delivered engaging presentations, closely monitored student progress, and provided valuable feedback to key stakeholders.
• Engaged with colleges, universities, community-based organizations, and refugee and immigrant communities to promote course enrollment.
• Contributed to the development and delivery of IHL courses, actively participating in the design process.
• Assisted in creating training programs focused on the protection of children, women, elderly, and other vulnerable groups.

Greater Seattle Area

• Led and executed community-based projects, overseeing outreach activities, client referrals, employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and financial and language literacy programs while also supervising staff and.
• Developed and implemented departmental goals, performance standards, HR policies, and procedures.
• Managed project scope, budget, and deliverables, assessed performance, and resolved operational issues.
• Provided technical expertise for development of joint grant activities with the State of Washington, Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) and a group of community-based organizations.
• Played a crucial role in grant management, reviewing letters of inquiry and applications, monitoring grant statuses, and updating project-based grant commitments periodically.
• Tracked and analyzed data, and prepared regular reports for donors/funders and other stakeholders.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Managed Social Services programs including employment, education, and health services, as well as state and federal programs.
• Played a key role in developing organizational policies that defined client eligibility and program requirements.
• Provided intensive individual counseling sessions and comprehensive training programs for refugee and immigrant clients, identifying barriers to self-sufficiency and cultural integration.
• Organized service provider meetings, fundraising events, and home visits, while building positive relationships with local, state, and federal support agencies.
• Collected and analyzed data, and established monitoring and evaluation processes for cultural and demographic client data, using this information to drive program development.
• Oversaw, mentored, and trained all newly recruited staff and volunteers.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Played key role in implementation of refugee resettlement process services and information management initiatives, coordinating vulnerability assessments and supporting housing opportunities.

USA

• Served as the U.S.-based representative for Refugee Welfare Associations in Cameroon through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program.
• Organized and mobilized financial, material, and other resources to support fundraising projects for REWAC.
• Implemented programs in collaboration with UNV volunteers in Canada and Africa.
• Monitored fundraising strategies and community mobilizations, and maintained communication with NGOs, government agencies, and service providers at local, regional, and international levels.
• Coordinated meetings and conferences, producing detailed summary reports for REWAC senior management in Cameroon.
• Provided fundraising and operational support to the agency's senior management in Cameroon as a member of the North American Management Team.

Olympia

• Served on the State of Washington’s Refugee Advisory Council (RAC), and organized conferences and leading advocacy sessions with state Refugee Coordinators, lawmakers, and various partner organizations.
• Advocated for refugee communities, addressed local and regional concerns, and provided valuable input on state-wide planning for policies, programs, funding, and service delivery.
• Actively participated in the implementation of proposed initiatives, working closely with immigrant small business groups to develop and execute effective marketing strategies.
• Facilitated presentations and outreach events with community stakeholders, public health organizations, and school groups.
• In collaboration with community-based organizations, promoted affordable housing, healthcare, and educational programs throughout the state.
• Played a key role in developing organizational policies that define client eligibility and program requirements.

-Spearheaded the development and execution of a state-funded initiative known as the Refugee School Impact Grant (RSIG). -This program was designed to provide additional educational support to refugee and immigrant youths in our community

Kenya

-Played a key role in the development of CARE International's education strategy in the Dadaab Refugee Camps in Kenya. -This involved collaborating with various agencies, schools, and refugee populations to ensure the successful implementation of the strategy.

Garissa- Kenya

Participated humanitarian assistance emergency programs such as food distribution, disaster preparedness and response strategies and training of other youth scout members

Kenya

Liaised with refugees, Community Leaders, women groups, UN and other agencies in meetings and provided interpretations & translations in Somali for refugees, community leaders and UNHCR staff members.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations, Merit

Activities and Societies: Staffs Student UnionDissertation: HUMAN TRAFFICKING-Why is the Trafficking of Women and Girls Continuing Unabated.

Advanced Certificate, International Refugee Law

Activities and Societies: international affairs

Advanced Certificate, Humanitarian Response To Conflict & Disaster

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, General Management