Rahila Haidary Email & Phone Number

Girrawheen, Wa, Au

Global

I am a highly influential young leader who promotes harmony, justice and peace through storytelling, workshop facilitation and speaking. I have participated in a number of conferences, seminars and events as a keynote speaker. I share my personal life story of fighting for education, equality and peace to inspire and influence positive change. Some of the events I have spoken at are:- Keynote Speaker at 2nd Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders - United Nations, Bangkok Thailand - Rahila's Brisbane Tour 2019 - a series of speaking events across Brisbane and Sunshine Coast - Keynote Speaker at Inaugural Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders 2018 - United Nations, Bangkok- Speaker at The Global Health Short Course 2017- Speaker at Zonta Club Annual Awards 2017- Speaker at The Global Health Short Course 2016- UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador - Involved a series of speaking events and facilitation of workshops

Merrylands, Nsw

OVERVIEW: Appointed as a Full-Time Youth Development Officer at Cumberland Council to work in Children, Youth and Families unit. Responsibilities: • Leading and coordinating the Cumberland Youth Interagency as well as develop capacity building initiatives to support and sustain the local youth and community sector• Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships (internal and external) with services, community organisations, agencies and other relevant bodies to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for local young people and to meet the strategies and actions of the Cumberland Youth Strategy• Maintaining and disseminating up to date knowledge of contemporary trends in the youth sector through research, professional development and maintaining knowledge and awareness of youth related data, policy, research and best practice to inform local implementation• Providing data, knowledge and advice about youth needs and emerging issues/priorities to drive improvements and partnerships in the local area• Representing Council at community events, workshops, meetings and relevant forums on issues concerning young people or where appropriate.• Identifying funding, advocacy opportunities or partnerships to undertake research, and establish or expand youth program and service delivery across Cumberland• Completing tasks and undertaking projects to implement the Youth Strategy as well as other relevant Council strategies, plans and frameworks.• Implementing children and youth participation framework and ensure active engagement of young people in decision making.• Reviewing, developing and implementing guidelines, procedures, resources and training for the sector and youth initiatives and projects with consideration for child protection and risk management

OVERVIEW: Employed through Cumberland Council on a contractual basis to assist within their community development unit.Responsibilities:• Coordinating and organising various programs and activities in the community, including “Refugee Camp in my Neighbourhood” • Building and maintaining strong relationships within the local and national communities• Monitoring and evaluating programs and ensuring that they are accessible to all including the disadvantaged and people with disabilities• Liaising closely with both internal and external stakeholders• Preparing project proposals and completing reports • Developing content design for programs and advertising material• Assisting with the recruitment of suitable tour guides• Supporting and mentoring those in displacement and unstable situations• Committing to humanitarian principles and standards • Liaising closely with project management staff to ensure a smooth and efficient operation• Monitoring compliance and optimising and improving processes when required

OVERVIEW: Appointed as a Part Time Interpreter and converted and relayed speech in a variety of languages.Responsibilities:• Converted and relayed speech in a variety of languages• Applied problem solving strategies across various complicated situations• Interacted with people from diverse backgrounds• Ensured confidentiality and impartial judgement regulations were met • Involved in providing interpretation services to a range of professional and private agencies including criminal justice proceedings, police, probationary and solicitor interviews, court and arbitration interviews & immigration tribunals

OVERVIEW: Recruited on a part time basis to assist the Migration Department with preparing and lodging immigration applications Responsibilities:• Provided settlement services to newly arrived migrants and offered support and assistance when needed • Delivered high levels of customer service at all times

OVERVIEW: Volunteered my time and assisted communities that had been involved in hardship and displacement situations.Responsibilities:• Facilitated child rights workshops and presentations• Submitted proposals to the local government as part of global campaigning • Engaged with local media to relay message within the community• Collated and analysed data and drafted the “Things That Matter” Report and policy brief • Particpated in lobbying trip to Canberra, met politicians and presented the report

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Rights, Protection And Development

Political Science & International Studies

Diploma Of Interpreting