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Awatef Rasheed, Research Manager

Awatef Rasheed

Research Manager·International Centre for Strategic Analysis

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Sociology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 34 years, 3 months

Research Manager

October 2012 - August 2013

International Centre for Strategic Analysis

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2012 - August 2013

• Conducted professional political and socio-economic research and analysis on various global issues and challenges(English & Arabic)
• Conducted training workshops: Strategic thinking, innovation, and creativity
• Conducted training workshops on the current global challenges
• Project management
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Research and Development

Administrative Assistant

January 2012 - July 2012

Sierra Club of Canada

Canada

January 2012 - July 2012

Administrative Assistant January 2012 - July 2012
Sierra Club of Canada, Ottawa

• Financial administration of funding, reconciliation of financial statements
• Supervision of grant-making proposals at the pre-submission stage; follow up with donors, report writing, and finalizing financial dues of projects.
Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Program Officer

August 2010 - May 2011

Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)/ Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Canada

August 2010 - May 2011

* Provided support to senior management within the federal government in a "Grants and Contributions" program
* Evaluated proposals submitted for federal government funding against set criteria including: screening, evaluation, Quality Control provisions, and Risk Management Analysis for: Mid -size projects (up to $ 3, 000, 000) and Small-size projects (up to $ 75, 000)
* Provided analysis of: budgets, financial statements, cost estimates, socio-economic objectives, effectiveness, beneficiaries, and impact of accessibility projects
* Managed projects through the Common System for Grants and Contributions (CSGC) program
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Diplomatic Relations Liaison

September 2008 - August 2010

The Canadian Council of the Blind

Canada

September 2008 - August 2010

* Communicated with embassies and diplomatic missions of foreign countries in Ottawa; management of three projects in coordination and cooperation with foreign embassies: (1) Dining with Ambassadors to Fight Blindness, (2) Blind-Folded Curling for Embassies, and (3) Kitchens of the World
* Budget allocation, financial analysis, revenue and expenditures
* Developed partnerships and communication with organizations of the blind and disabilities in developing countries
* Developed partnerships with community organizations in Canada
* Communicated with the media; press release for the CCB events
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Consultant/ Event planner

March 2010 - April 2010

Peacebuild Canada

Canada

March 2010 - April 2010

Organized "Reconnecting on the Women, Peace and Security New Developments, New Opportunities, an international event on updating the UN SC Resolution 1325
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Consulting

Consultant

January 2008 - April 2009

Centre of Intercultural Learning/ Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Canada

January 2008 - April 2009

Provided presentations on the Iraqi culture to some staff of the Canadian Embassy in Jordan and staff of the Canadian International Development Agency working in Iraq. Presentations are intended to avoid cultural differences and to ease communication with the Iraqi locals.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Communication and Marketing Specialist

September 2007 - September 2008

The Canadian Council of the Blind

Canada

September 2007 - September 2008

* Developed communication and fundraising tools of the CCB
* Wrote grant making proposals to Canadian foundations, banks, and businesses
* Consulted with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and partners to provide and exchange information; partnership building with Canadian and international organizations of people with disabilities
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Research Associate & Associate Writer

February 2007 - May 2007

Carleton University

Canada

February 2007 - May 2007

Participated in conducting a national qualitative research titled: Building Capacity for Welcoming Communities: Resources for Immigrant- Serving Organizations to Understand and Fight Racism in Canada.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Project Coordinator

October 2005 - December 2006

Annapolis Community Learning Association and Office of Immigration

Canada

October 2005 - December 2006

Project: "Immigrants Training for Employment Purposes"

* Managed a pilot project to enhance the socio-economic integration of immigrants living in rural areas of Nova Scotia, Annapolis Valley
* Established and supervised four classes to teach English as a Second Language (ESL)
* Connected the client/ immigrants to service providers in Annapolis Valley and Halifax
* Wrote reports, evaluated the project and impact of the ESL classes
* Provided financial services including: Budget allocation budget monitoring, travel expenses, and payments of ESL teacher
* Built partnership with organizations and service providers, politicians, and educational institutions
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

Researcher

February 2005 - August 2006

Annapolis Community Learning Association and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/

Canada

February 2005 - August 2006

Research: "Immigrants in Annapolis Valley: Education, Employment, and Social Integration"

* Conducted a quantitative research: in-depth-interviews with immigrants living in rural and remote areas of Annapolis Valley of NS
* Conducted data entry on MS Access; analyzed data and wrote periodical reports to senior management within the HRSDC including socio-economic analysis
* Provided advice and recommendations on how to improve training and education, employment and social integration of immigrants living in rural areas of NS to senior management of the HRSDC (federal government) and the Office of Immigration (provincial government)
* Provided financial services
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Administrative Assistant

September 2004 - February 2005

Annapolis Community Learning Association

Canada

September 2004 - February 2005

* Provided administrative support to the Executive Director of the organization
* Organized courses for Adult Learning
* Managed budgets of courses, received payments, issued invoices and tax receipts, and conducted banking services
* Organized workshops for clients and meetings of the Board of Members
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Administration

English Instructor

August 2000 - January 2001

Nizar Kultur

Kayseri, Türkiye

August 2000 - January 2001

Teaching English as a Second Language: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Phonetics, and Pronunciation.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

English Instructor

September 1979 - December 1998

Community Colleges

Basra, Iraq

September 1979 - December 1998

Teaching English as a Second Language: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Phonetics, and Pronunciation.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

TV Anchor (Arabic)

March 1973 - March 1986

raqi Media and Information Ministry, Basra TV

Basra, Iraq

March 1973 - March 1986

News room broadcasting, TV interviews, and programs
Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

St. Mary's University

January 2008

January 2008

Master's degree, Sociology

Canada

School of Education -Acadia University

January 2003

January 2003

Diploma, Inclusive Education

Canada

Courses in Inclusive Education to qualify B.Ed degree from Iraq; Obtained Nova Scotia Teachers Certificate

Acadia University & St. Mary's University

March 2001

March 2001

Diploma, sociology

Canada

Preliminary courses to establish credentials in sociology

Basra University, School of Education

June 1979

June 1979

Bachelor's degree, English Linguistics and Literature

Iraq

Bachelor of Education - Basra University, School of Education English Department, Iraq English Linguistics and Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language

Skills

Conference Management
Expert
Conference Management
Expert
Grants Administration
Expert
Grants Administration
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Strategic Analysis
Expert
Strategic Analysis
Expert
Socio economic analysis
Expert
Socio economic analysis
Expert
GRANTS EVALUATION
Expert
GRANTS EVALUATION
Expert
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Expert
EVENT PLANNING
Expert
EVENT PLANNING
Expert
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Expert
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Expert
POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Expert
POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Expert
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS
Expert
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS
Expert
LIAISON
Expert
LIAISON
Expert
PROPOSALS WRITING
Expert
PROPOSALS WRITING
Expert
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Expert
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Expert
Socio economic analysis
Expert
Socio economic analysis
Expert
Strategic Analysis
Expert
Strategic Analysis
Expert
Grants Administration
Expert
Grants Administration
Expert
Conference Management
Expert
Conference Management
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Public Relations
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Canadian Research Institute for Advancement of Women (CRIAW)

Board Member

September 2006

Urgent Action Fund for Women's Rights

Regional Advisor for MENA Region

February 2004

Canadian Federation for University Women

Member

May 2001